Tired of commercial gyms? Want to get strong without leaving home? It’s honestly easier than you think, and the money will make its way back to you when you cancel your membership.
This is a list for my non negotiables; Things in my home gym that I c...
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Platforms and such, AKA things to buy at Home Depot
These are a few of my favorite (pieces of equipment for smaller spaces) things
Not necessary, but totally worth it.
Platforms and such, AKA things to buy at Home Depot
Rubber mats go on the sides of your vertical piece of plywood to make your platform
Thick Rubber Stall Mat, 4 ft. x 6 ft.
Screw down your top piece of plywood to your bottom pieces, and screw down your horse mats to the bottom pieces as well.
Wood Screws
Keep the pieces of plywood together with screws and nail glue
Liquid Nails 10 oz. Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive LN-901
@ minimum you need 3 sheets of plywood. 2 go down horizontally and one goes vertical on top of the two horizontal pieces
Plywood
These are a few of my favorite (pieces of equipment for smaller spaces) things
I love this rack. No notes. Great for limited space
rogue rml-3w folding rack : r/homegym
Step 1: Get bumpers and change plates. Step 2: mount them on the wall to get back your floor space
Wall Weight Racks For Plates
My FAVORITE bumper plates
Bumpers
Nice plates for a more affordable price
Bumper Plates Sets
Also great company to get decent equipment for a good price
Weight Plates and Bumper Plates for Weightlifting
Jerk block set
Again Faster Jerk + Pull Blocks Set
Better for space than a full glute ham raise machine
Back Extension Machine
Get a full rack of dumbbells that go up to 50lbs. Don’t skimp. If you wanna save some money buy them from a gym equipment resale shop.
Nike Dumbbells & Dumbbell Sets
Get a bench. They’re so versatile. You need one. Make sure you’re able to move the top piece to fully sitting up
Bench Press & Weight Benches for Sale
Hang your barbells on the wall. Don’t waste the floor space
Barbell Storage
Grab at least five of these. If you’re ever bored or tired of your programming, swinging these babies around for 20 min will do the trick
Rogue Kettlebells
You need these. Banded good mornings, used to assisted chin ups, face pulls, band pull aparts, stretch with them. They are one of my staples. No home gym is complete without them
Rogue Monster Bands - 41" Mobility Bands
Best weightlifting barbell
For the money
Best Olympic Barbells for Weightlifting & Powerlifting
Super versatile for home gym workouts
The Only Sandbag Workouts You'll Ever Need for Strength
Not necessary, but totally worth it.
So you don’t shatter it 🤷♀️
Mirror Wallpaper
Get something you can hang bands off of and shìt
Garage Wall Shelving
If you live somewhere that’s cold, just do yourself a favor and buy one
