Garage gym setup recs

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Garage floor is concrete, but I could lay down a mat or something.

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do you want full rack or do you want half rack? essentially you need to decide what dedicated space you have. I would suggest wall mounted half rack as far as what brands, depends on budget top brands for home gym. in order imo only

top teir legend sorinex rogue straydog strength

mid teir rep elitefts/willaims strength(can be top depending on choice)

lower teir (but still more than anyone on here will ever need) getrxd bolt titan

as far as what to get, i suggest 3x3 with 1" or 5/8" holes so you can add lots of attachments. I prefer 5/8" but many of the best attachments are 1" only now. as far as what to get

rack- 2/4/or 6 post rack

adjustable bench- rep or rogue imo

bar- suggest rogue

weights- decide if you want steel or rubber

for flooring do 4x6x3/4" rubber stall mats from tractor supply

i would add gymnastics rings first, then bands from westside, elitefts or rogue. from these add a strongman sandbag then you can branch to either dumbbells or kettlebells and all the attachments.

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Things to not skimp on: Power Rack.

Get a quality one that is either 1” or 5/8” hardware and you’ll never need to replace it.

Barbell. If you’re in a garage in Louisiana, bite the bullet and get stainless for rust resistance. Get a barbell that works for your needs (I recommend Rogue Ohio Bar for oly and Ohio Power Bar for powerlifting style).

Weights. Get bumpers. Versatility is king in garage gyms and bumpers are simply more versatile and will be more resistant to corrosion.

Bench. This would be the one place that has some price decisions. A cheap flat bench can be found on Amazon that will serve you well. If you want an adjustable, spend the money on a good one.

Priorities after that (in my opinion, not everyone is the same):

1. Olympic Rings

2. Weight vest

3. Dumbbells. I have powerblocks but have heard good things about nuobells. While regular separate DB’s is certainly best, in a garage gym space and versatility is limited so adjustables are going to work better for most.

4. Kettlebells. You can also get kettlebell attachments to the powerblocks if you get those.

5. Dip attachment

6. Rowing machine/bike

While I may have forgotten something, pretty much anything after this is a luxury item. Many people go for GHD items, I went for specialty bars. There are a lot of different companies and price variations, but I’ve abided by the saying “buy once, cry once.” There is no doubt in gym equipment more likely than not the more expensive item is going to last you longer.

Tiers of brands: Sorinex Rogue Rep Fitness (except their benches are legit) Fringe Sports Fray Titan If buying American is a concern to you, you’ll want to avoid Rep and Titan as the majority of their products are made in China.

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preference on bars and plates

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