I've been working out for over 20 years. I'm an amateur strongman and head to toe strength is important to me and my fitness programming. Listen up, because I'm about to drop some knowledge on the one gym accessory that's been in my gym bag longer than those protein shakers I keep forgetting to wash.

Absolute Recomp claims to be "the best gym in America." But does it live up to the hype and is it worth your money? As someone who has visited over 200 gyms and developed a rating system based on equipment, maintenance, atmosphere, staff, and inclusivity, I put this luxury fitness center to the test. My friend CJ (who's training for a bodybuilding competition) and I spent two and a half hours hitting chest day at their Fort Worth location. Here's what we discovered.