Survey results for September 25, 2025 – Bench Colors, Bench Accessories, Top Bench Options, Top Barbell Options, More – Garage Gym Experiment

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Below is a relatively random set of questions that have been asked in the past.

Highlights include:

• The right bench color is about half the upgradeable feature.
• The workbench attachment seems relatively niche, but I have a feeling it’s a very important feature for those interested.
• Nearly 3/4 people are “affected”.
• REP still seems to be the best option off the bench, but competition appears to be coming.
• The Rogue still seems to be the barbell of choice, but competition seems to be coming.

Here are all the findings, which we’ll discuss on the next episode of the Garage Gym Experiment podcast.

Nearly half are willing to spend a little more for the right bench color. This is an increase of more than 8% from 2023.

PS – In the latest survey results, 58% said they would be willing to spend a little more for the right power rack color.

About 18% were “highly interested” in the “substitute attachment,” while another 36% voted “moderately.”

About 70% of people make purchases based on recommendations from “home gym influencers.” 34% because of friends or family.

(Very little change from 2023, by the way).

Nearly half of people were in the market to sell or buy fitness equipment last year. There are a little more selling than buying.

After the use of chalk in home gyms dropped significantly in 2022, about half of people still use it.

About 15% of people use smelling salts in their home gyms.

78% said space is more important than cost when expanding their home gym. This percentage has continued to increase slightly year over year since 2023.

58% said the REP is the best bench for home use. It has declined slightly every year since 2023.

59% of people think the Rogue is the best barbell for a home gym. That’s down 8% since 2025.

Approximately 52% of people watch device reviews weekly, which is nearly 2.5 times higher than the number of people who “read reviews” weekly.

More people are watching device reviews each week than in 2023. Read device reviews less often per week.

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