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I'm joining the Home Gym Master Race (rate my setup thread)
Posted on 4/6/20 at 10:20 am
Posted on 4/6/20 at 10:20 am
Long post incoming.
My rage/sadness from not being able to workout has only increased as I shrink during this fricking pandemic. My wife is starting to feel some of that too and we're putting our stimulus check to work building a home gym. We have plenty saved at the moment so I'm going to just start snatching stuff up as it comes back in stock. We're also justifying it in that a home gym "pays for itself" over the course of a few years because we pay $100/mo for our gym as is and that will get dropped after we have a solid setup.
It's going to take a couple months to piece it all together, but I never want to be stuck in this spot again. Here's my optimal setup, with a couple alternatives if they come in stock quicker. We can also use this as a garage gym circle jerk thread if you all want to post your setups for ideas.
Power Rack:
Pick - Rogue MonsterLite 390F. After considering the cheaper alternatives, I'm going with Rogue because of quality and the sheer number of attachments I could add-on later. Went with the flat-foot version because I'd rather not put holes in my garage if I don't have to.
Alternative - RML-3. I'll just put holes in my concrete if I have to.
Bar:
Pick - Rogue Ohio E-Coat. Getting this as a part of their warrior barbell/weight set. It gives me a top of the line barbell and 545lbs of weights. It's expensive, but unless I start deadlifting more than 3.5x my weight, I'll never have to buy more weights/bar again.
Alt: just buy Ohio Power Bar if the warrior package isn't in stock.
Weights:
Pick - part of the above described barbell package.
Alt 1 - if the warrior package isn't available, I'll just get a bunch of Rogue iron plates if those are available quicker.
Alt 2 - Fringe Sports black bumpers. About the same price as the Rogue irons, but less weight so this is only if Rogue refuses to restock within April.
Bench:
Pick: Rep Fitness AB-3000. Seems like Rep is making the best benches around right now. I'd much prefer just a flat bench, but wife wants an adjustable one.
Alt 1 - Ironmaster Super Bench. Craaazy amount of attachments go on this thing and seems to do pretty well with high weights.
Alt 2 - Fringe Sports Exon Adjustable Bench. Definitely bottom tier of this group, but if the others aren't coming in stock anytime soon, I'll have to do it.
Other things:
Rep Adjustable DB's up to 40lb per DB. This is more for my wife. I don't use much outside of a barbell.
Rep Weight Storage Rack - also comes with a barbell spot so this put it ahead of Rogue. Might need to get another one because I am buying a good bit of weight.
Resistance Bands with Handles - Wife really wanted these but I'd like them as well to work on mobility.
Horse stall mats for flooring.
For everything, I'm looking at a little over $3000. It's expensive, but we've got the extra money right now and I'm just going to go the buy once, cry once route on everything. I just want stuff that is quality and that will last forever.
Thoughts/suggestions?
My rage/sadness from not being able to workout has only increased as I shrink during this fricking pandemic. My wife is starting to feel some of that too and we're putting our stimulus check to work building a home gym. We have plenty saved at the moment so I'm going to just start snatching stuff up as it comes back in stock. We're also justifying it in that a home gym "pays for itself" over the course of a few years because we pay $100/mo for our gym as is and that will get dropped after we have a solid setup.
It's going to take a couple months to piece it all together, but I never want to be stuck in this spot again. Here's my optimal setup, with a couple alternatives if they come in stock quicker. We can also use this as a garage gym circle jerk thread if you all want to post your setups for ideas.
Power Rack:
Pick - Rogue MonsterLite 390F. After considering the cheaper alternatives, I'm going with Rogue because of quality and the sheer number of attachments I could add-on later. Went with the flat-foot version because I'd rather not put holes in my garage if I don't have to.
Alternative - RML-3. I'll just put holes in my concrete if I have to.
Bar:
Pick - Rogue Ohio E-Coat. Getting this as a part of their warrior barbell/weight set. It gives me a top of the line barbell and 545lbs of weights. It's expensive, but unless I start deadlifting more than 3.5x my weight, I'll never have to buy more weights/bar again.
Alt: just buy Ohio Power Bar if the warrior package isn't in stock.
Weights:
Pick - part of the above described barbell package.
Alt 1 - if the warrior package isn't available, I'll just get a bunch of Rogue iron plates if those are available quicker.
Alt 2 - Fringe Sports black bumpers. About the same price as the Rogue irons, but less weight so this is only if Rogue refuses to restock within April.
Bench:
Pick: Rep Fitness AB-3000. Seems like Rep is making the best benches around right now. I'd much prefer just a flat bench, but wife wants an adjustable one.
Alt 1 - Ironmaster Super Bench. Craaazy amount of attachments go on this thing and seems to do pretty well with high weights.
Alt 2 - Fringe Sports Exon Adjustable Bench. Definitely bottom tier of this group, but if the others aren't coming in stock anytime soon, I'll have to do it.
Other things:
Rep Adjustable DB's up to 40lb per DB. This is more for my wife. I don't use much outside of a barbell.
Rep Weight Storage Rack - also comes with a barbell spot so this put it ahead of Rogue. Might need to get another one because I am buying a good bit of weight.
Resistance Bands with Handles - Wife really wanted these but I'd like them as well to work on mobility.
Horse stall mats for flooring.
For everything, I'm looking at a little over $3000. It's expensive, but we've got the extra money right now and I'm just going to go the buy once, cry once route on everything. I just want stuff that is quality and that will last forever.
Thoughts/suggestions?
This post was edited on 4/6/20 at 12:29 pm
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Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:41 am to Dixie Normus
You look like you’ve done your research and will turn out to be an awesome setup/investment.
For the bar, go with Stainless Steel. You’ll never have to worry about rusting. You’ll be glad you spent the extra $50-100 bucks.
What’s your ceiling height? That can affect the type of rack that will fit and your ability to do pull-ups in said rack.
Have you thought about building a lifting platform and mounting your rack to that? As opposed to the concrete. I would recommend one anyway for deadlifting if your worried about your slab.
For the bar, go with Stainless Steel. You’ll never have to worry about rusting. You’ll be glad you spent the extra $50-100 bucks.
What’s your ceiling height? That can affect the type of rack that will fit and your ability to do pull-ups in said rack.
Have you thought about building a lifting platform and mounting your rack to that? As opposed to the concrete. I would recommend one anyway for deadlifting if your worried about your slab.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 11:52 am to SaintTiger80
I think you can easily get away with horse stall mats for deadlifts. I have for 5 years now.
My only additions to a well researched OP would be places to go cheaper. First among them for me are plates. If you care more about progressions that accuracy, cheap plates are fine. Most people care less about whether 315 is actually 310 or 320 and more about adding another plate to it.
Beyond that, OP clearly did his homework and has the right idea about investing in quality off the bat. A solid rack, bar and bench that you can have for a long time is 100% the right idea.
Hone gyms are awesome.
My only additions to a well researched OP would be places to go cheaper. First among them for me are plates. If you care more about progressions that accuracy, cheap plates are fine. Most people care less about whether 315 is actually 310 or 320 and more about adding another plate to it.
Beyond that, OP clearly did his homework and has the right idea about investing in quality off the bat. A solid rack, bar and bench that you can have for a long time is 100% the right idea.
Hone gyms are awesome.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 12:19 pm to Rep520
I'm sure that barbell is bad arse, but for my money, I'd rather have more options. I bought a CAP barbell and hex bar for cheaper than just that Rogue barbell you're looking at. I've had the barbell for 3 years and the hex for 2 and never had a problem with either. The Rogue is probably better quality, but these work fine for me and allow me to do heavy farmers walks and hex bar deads that don't wreck my lower back.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 12:25 pm to SaintTiger80
quote:
What’s your ceiling height? That can affect the type of rack that will fit and your ability to do pull-ups in said rack.
Have you thought about building a lifting platform and mounting your rack to that? As opposed to the concrete. I would recommend one anyway for deadlifting if your worried about your slab.
1. Ceiling is about 10 feet in my garage. Haven't measured it out exactly, but going to go about as tall as I can.
2. This is something I could do with my downtime. Going to look into building this on my own. Luckily, my family has a contracting company and always has spare shite I can use for DIY projects.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 12:26 pm to MyNameIsInigoMontoya
One of the things I plan on buying down the road is some farmer carry bars with handles. It's probably somewhere between #2-3 on my list of future purchases after I've bought everything.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 12:28 pm to Rep520
quote:
My only additions to a well researched OP would be places to go cheaper.
Oh I hear ya. I looked into craigslist/FB marketplace and all that is picked clean for serious deals. Honestly, the price difference is like 1-200 bucks and I figure I'll just get the nice shite if that's all it takes.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 12:36 pm to SaintTiger80
ETA: LINK This looks pretty easy to do and I like that I could stencil my own designs/graphics with spray paint if I wanted to.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:08 pm to Rep520
You can definitely get away with just stall mats. I did for a while. I was just recommending one if he was worried about damaging his concrete.
In my opinion, my platform gives me a more level and stable surface to pull from for deads. Plus it’s pretty easy to do yourself and looks good if you do a good job.
I will say be prepared to have that full 4’x8’or 8’x8‘ piece of space to be strictly dedicated to your deadlifts or your rack. It may limit your usable space in your gym.
I agree with you though that the most money can be saved by buying used weights. Right now though the market might be dried up.
In my opinion, my platform gives me a more level and stable surface to pull from for deads. Plus it’s pretty easy to do yourself and looks good if you do a good job.
I will say be prepared to have that full 4’x8’or 8’x8‘ piece of space to be strictly dedicated to your deadlifts or your rack. It may limit your usable space in your gym.
I agree with you though that the most money can be saved by buying used weights. Right now though the market might be dried up.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:10 pm to Dixie Normus
Yeah that looks good! Alan Thrall has a good video on how to build one too. I did the LSU “WIN!” Bar logo on mine. Came out great.
Make sure the stall mats you get are the same height as the boards you use. Some are 3/4” and some are 1/2”.
Make sure the stall mats you get are the same height as the boards you use. Some are 3/4” and some are 1/2”.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:32 pm to Dixie Normus
quote:
One of the things I plan on buying down the road is some farmer carry bars with handles. It's probably somewhere between #2-3 on my list of future purchases after I've bought everything.
I have farmers handles, and honestly, you might want to get a trap bar with elevated handles if you think you'll ever trap bar deadlift.
The farmers handles are good for being real world farmer's handles, but if you're not looking to compete, I think the trap bar is more versatile.
It depends on how much you'd do trap bar deads. Without them, it doesn't matter much.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:51 pm to MyNameIsInigoMontoya
I would have to disagree. The barbell is probably the only piece of equipment that you should place a little extra investment. You are trusting it to hold a few hundred pounds on your back or over your face. You don’t want it breaking or a sleeve coming off mid lift.
I do agree though that it doesn’t have to be a thousand dollar barbell for you to get strong, but we are blessed that today $250-$400 will buy you a world class barbell.
I do agree though that it doesn’t have to be a thousand dollar barbell for you to get strong, but we are blessed that today $250-$400 will buy you a world class barbell.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:07 pm to SaintTiger80
I agree with this. Especially if you're moving heavy weight, just a whip reduction or a bar that won't bend over time is a big deal.
I've deadlifted with bent bars at the gym and it sucks. If you don't align the bend correctly, it will rotate in your hand as soon as you pull and farewell to the skin on your hands.
I've deadlifted with bent bars at the gym and it sucks. If you don't align the bend correctly, it will rotate in your hand as soon as you pull and farewell to the skin on your hands.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:33 pm to Rep520
I do them more as a technique lift when I feel like my quads are lagging my squats/deads, but maybe that will be the way to go for me.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:42 pm to Dixie Normus
Seems like you have most things covered. Few things
If you are buying so much from rep, look at rep rack. Rogue accessories will fit and cuts shipping cost.
Another alternative to rogue weights are the rep weights.
If you are buying so much from rep, look at rep rack. Rogue accessories will fit and cuts shipping cost.
Another alternative to rogue weights are the rep weights.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 4:59 pm to lsu777
I checked the rep rack. It was more of a ETA shipping thing. Doesn't look like rep is going to have the PR-4000 in stock until May, but Rogue is getting stuff in stock about every other week or so if you're on the lookout for it.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 5:21 pm to Rep520
quote:
My only additions to a well researched OP would be places to go cheaper. First among them for me are plates. If you care more about progressions that accuracy, cheap plates are fine. Most people care less about whether 315 is actually 310 or 320 and more about adding another plate to it.
FWIW I got a set of CAP Fitness plates which are about as cheap as you can get. I weighed them all and they were all as close to the stated weight as I could determine with a bathroom scale. The bar is a piece of crap but good enough for my purposes.
Posted on 4/12/20 at 7:11 pm to Jim Rockford
Anyone know of any software or websites that a garage gym builder friendly with plenty of equipment in the database
I can't use the Rogue one bc I have a Surface Pro 3
I can't use the Rogue one bc I have a Surface Pro 3
Posted on 4/12/20 at 9:51 pm to StraightCashHomey21
Posted on 4/12/20 at 10:58 pm to SaintTiger80
Yea ive seen that but im looking for something more like an autocad 
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