10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Home Gym…

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0:00 - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Home Gym…
0:31 - Overview
1:00 - From the Bottom Up
1:43 - It's Worth the Wait to Insulate
2:57 - Forget the Fads
4:11 - Buy Once, Cry Once
4:53 - Prioritize Versatility
6:59 - Dip Your Toes in
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@amixofgeekcontent Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, that tip about buying 10lb increment fixed dumbbells with magnetic plates is such an awesome tip thanks Mr. Coop

@jwd0503 Жыл бұрын

It's a total game changer. As much as I love my Nuobells, there's nothing like working out with a big solid piece of metal. The best part of the 10lb increment route is that if you get a vertical dumbbell rack they still only take up about the same amount of space as a set of adjustable dumbbells & stand.

@danielxavier2701 Жыл бұрын

Yep..I have Rubber coated Hex dumbbells and use 5 lb ankle straps on my wrists. 😉

@CJKlok Жыл бұрын

@@jwd0503 On the other hand, the clicks and rattles of my PowerBlocks conjure up images of a terminator's mechanical ambling as you push the limits. In time those sounds become audible rhythm keepers to help me make it through the sets imposed on myself.

@BrandonSchwartz1 Жыл бұрын

@@CJKlok 😂

@Sockpuppet45 Жыл бұрын

Don’t I hear so many adjustable dumbbells failing. By Olympic dumbbells, you can add as many 2 or 1 inch plates depending which you buy and it’s also way cheaper

@calcifires Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite things I added to my gym was LED lighting strips that I installed around the perimeter of my room. Putting on the color changing lights just kicks my brain into beast mode and helps me focus on my lifts.

@acetheninja01 Жыл бұрын

kind of adding to what coop said but so far the best thing i've done to my home gym is personalize it with flags and banners and stuff. Adding your own vibes to your own space is one of the main benefits of owning a home gym and even something as small as putting up a made up gym logo on the wall really motivates me to spend more time in my gym

@mensb1936 6 ай бұрын

Hope u have a few pride flags in there

@fwiffo42 Жыл бұрын

Another one I’d add: plan out your space. It’s much easier to move equipment on a piece of paper or a computer than after everything is assembled. I used Rogue’s Zeus tool to plan out my whole gym layout before installing anything and it saved me a ton of time and headache. Even if you don’t plan to buy from Rogue, it can give you a good idea and relatively easy way to plan things out before investing a lot of money in your equipment.

@utubepunk Жыл бұрын

@Garagegymsreviews0 Go away scammer.

@ItsDatCajunStuff Жыл бұрын

Small tip to add: don’t make shelves an afterthought. Get a few of those relatively cheap metal shelves you build yourself from Home Depot. As you collect attachments/collars/belts/etc., you need a place to toss it so it doesn’t clutter your floor. They ain’t gotta be tidy, but it makes the space feel bigger.

@AjaychinuShah Жыл бұрын

Watch out for those cheap polyurethane ones with uric acid (extracted from sewage.) Just junkie comparatively to expensive metal stiff shelving.

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

Cheap approach are screws or lag bolts into the wall. So many attachments literally only need a head from something screwed into the wall.

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

Safety Tip- if you are going to perform ANY type of dynamic movement (olympic pulls, snatch, etc) MAKE CERTAIN your flooring can not give way. I have seen rubber tiles slide out of place because they were not secure. That’s a great way to have lots of weight make you do the splits and crack yo head wide open. Safety first ladies and gents. I post this because you are my people and we looking out for each other. :)

@rayzerot 2 ай бұрын

Insightful and wholesome. I love it!

@joecowan3719 Жыл бұрын

It sounds like a lot of these issues wouldn't exist if you came to the dark side...the finished basement

@GarageGymReviews Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 never! Well, maybe someday. - Coop

@nuttynuts4601 11 ай бұрын

And here’s me planning to build a gym in my family’s new barn, complete opposite

@joecowan3719 11 ай бұрын

@@nuttynuts4601 Ooooh, very cool! I am jealous of the height of your space. Are you planning.on any heating and cooling options?

@nuttynuts4601 11 ай бұрын

@@joecowan3719Heating I'm not to worried about. I love training in hoodies and sweatshirts and can wear masks to protect my face. Only worry is the bar being cold in which I could possibly get training gloves. Cooling is more of my worry because in southern Oregon heat jumps up the moment winter is over and the heat saps energy out of me. So for now a really big fan is all I have planned if I do build a gym.

@joecowan3719 11 ай бұрын

@@nuttynuts4601 very cool, Buff Dudes are in that same area of Oregon and just built out an indoor/outdoor set-up. I guess early mornings in the summer may help when it is still cool. Do it, building a home gym is the best investment in ourselves we have ever made.

@NoFate247 Жыл бұрын

WOW Best Coop video in a while, some real BANGER ideas that people should hear about. Versatility is the spice of life and spice of home gyms. And You def. can dip your toes by keeping your local gym membership and making sure you actually use the home gym and like it.

@Sqtch406 Жыл бұрын

Flooring tip: get double stick carpet tape (from hardware store) to keep your stall mats or other flooring from moving.

@usmetals Жыл бұрын

Three years ago I started off with a squat rack with pull-up bar from Fringe, spotter areas (a must have per Coop), dip accessory, Rogue Bar, generic (affordable) bumper plates. I used this setup extensively. Then I added a TRX setup that I attached at the pull-up bar. I’ve since added an eyebolt to the rack (through one of the lower holes) that I use for my TRX Rip Trainer and battle rope. I bought a ply box off market place. During the past Black Friday I added Kettlebells. The point is…I agree with Coop, build the gym over time with well thought out equipment that you’ll use.

@chethammer Жыл бұрын

I have Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, a Bowflex adjustable bench, a Bowflex adjustable kettlebell, the barbell dumbbell add-on, a bunch of bands, and a mat. I get really good workouts and I don't have tons of equipment. Also, a friend got me a 15lb medicine ball to warm up with.

@mplussant Жыл бұрын

…also….started out working at home @ 11 years old w/big brother 10 years before ever seeing the inside of a commercial gym, thus was acclimated to the discipline necessary to carry on w/out the gym crowd ‘experience’…way more satisfying/effective/enjoyable…if you have kids you want introduced to lifting, start them young (safely)…I’m 74 and still at it consistently…best investment of time/money ever made-I have TWO home gyms in my house…love your channels Coop/Brandon!…

@JenniferSKinney Жыл бұрын

One of your tips (#9?) hit the nail on the head. I care about the aesthetics of the rest of my house - so it’s not unreasonable that I will also care about the aesthetics of my home gym. Mine is in our finished lower level. I took care with the paint choices and flooring and layout and I enjoy being in there. Next, my son and I are going to install strip lights to up the cool and fun factor.

@stevemcinally460 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a point I wish I would have followed. If you have the room, don’t buy a wall mounted rack. Having a free standing rack that can be moved around provides flexibility to change things as your needs may change.

@somerandomvideos645 Жыл бұрын

totally agree, also, as I rent my place, I only could my wall mounted reck for 1 place I rented, but 2next places owners didn't allow to mount it, for whatever reason so I only got rid of it now, it wasted my space, my time moving it each time, packing it, and money for shipping it between my places don't buy mount stuff if you have no ur own place or you are moving a lot.

@haywardhummus8777 4 ай бұрын

Agreed! I purchased a 7ft Olympic bar to replace a shorter one, only to quickly realize I needed to move the cage so the bar doesn’t hit the wall to my left. I just pulled it a bit to my right and that was that.

@williamwarren3833 Жыл бұрын

My biggest takeaway from starting a home gym is do some research on DIY gym equipment. You'd be amazed on what you can make for a fraction of the cost of gym equipment that would work the same/give the same effect as store bought equipment. Saves ALOT of money.

@JW88275 Жыл бұрын

I would say to point #4 is in order to determine where to spend the most $$ write down and prioritize the most important things that will last the longest and will have the most usage, such as the power rack, barbell, cardio equipment. Don't be afraid to go the cheap route initially with other items that don't last as long or are pretty ubiquitous, such as bands, weights, storage, etc.

@FitnessNews24 Жыл бұрын

Great vid coop! Back to basics 👏

@reallyfastbiker4077 Жыл бұрын

Lots of good tips Coop. My advice is don't rush your home gym. We did just that mainly because of covid. We converted our unfinished basement and have been using it for about two years now. It functions great thanks to a lot of the info from this channel, but it's a bit dark and kind of depressing. I really wish we would've finished the area first. Now we have to tear everything down, move it all and probably buy a gym membership for a month or so just so I can make our gym a lot better to be in.

@NJD1983 Жыл бұрын

Great advise! I put together my home gym about a year ago and I love it!

@tomjun8945 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are very helpful and thank you for all you do.

@faragmostafa633 9 ай бұрын

This ended up being exactly what I wanted. kzfaq.infoUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 I get the flexibility of multiple dumbbells without taking up the space of a whole set. I have a very small spare room that these and a bench fit perfectly into. Like others mentioned the size of these are a little bigger/longer than traditional weights so they aren’t the perfect solution for everyone. However, if you're looking for a flexible and space saving design for a home workout I’d recommend these.

@jerseyjim9092 Жыл бұрын

One thing I've learned is to take plenty of time researching before pulling the plug on a particular piece. I've changed my mine several times as I've learned more and ruminated over my plan.

@Riegs36 Жыл бұрын

I love watching every video Coop puts out

@russbadessa431 9 ай бұрын

Great, useful & practical rundown of 10 Top Things for me to consider as I'm adding an FT to my semi-established basement gym - Thanks Coop! Any thickness recommendations for the horse stall mats you recommended early on in your list? I see 7mm, 3/*", 1/2" & 3/4" (the latter getting up there in $$$).

@calvinl2149 Жыл бұрын

Direct, honest content, thank you! Would also enjoy seeing videos aimed at apartment dwellers like myself who rent. I don't have the option to own or live in a house so basically everything I have has to be portable.

@TheFavorite95 Жыл бұрын

My advice is that you can do so with surprisingly limited space so you don't have to wait for that next life phase. Adjustable dumbbells, an adjustable bench goes a long way, maybe with an elastic band and an over the door pull-up bar and bam you have 100 exercises with equipment that easily slides to the corner of your room. My other tip is to use it in ways you cant use a commercial gym. Waiting for the oven to preheat? Should be enough time for a couple sets of overhead press. Got 5 minutes between meetings? Do some pullups then catch your breath.

@haywardhummus8777 4 ай бұрын

This is great advice and one of the reasons I wanted to build a home gym setup. Not having to change for the public, drive my car 15 mins, walk into the building, lock up my bag, and finally all that I’ve mentioned in reverse order. Home gyms are a huge time saver especially if you are a workaholic or a parent.

@RobD777 Жыл бұрын

I've got a good one! When building your own house, make sure you can build a garage or at least an extra room to make it into a gym. I currently have my gym outside under a tarp and just move the tarp when I workout. Snow days are fun too. Shoveling snow off of the tarp is a good warm up.

@CaseyBrumbaugh 9 ай бұрын

I naturally learned a lot of this along the way, but man that floor prep is money. I’m getting ready to upgrade my smith machine and I am going to bolt that sucker to some plywood now since I don’t want to drop anchors in my garage concrete. Great content!

@alexcalvo8094 Жыл бұрын

Dedicated home gym owner here. I wish I would have bought a rep PR5000 or Monster rack since the beginning, instead of buying a wall mounted Monster light. While I love the rack and was what got me into becoming a home gym fanatico. I will definitely be the first equipment I upgrade now that my gym is “complete “. Happy Holidays Coop, GGR staff and all the home gym community!

@hyg71886 Жыл бұрын

I started my 1st home gym when I joined the military in 06. I bought a Body Solid leverage home gym with a power tower, adjustable dumbbell handles, curl bar. My second and third was the power tech variant of the body solid with a bowflex. Now on my forth gym I went all in for multiple reasons. This goes into the buy once cry once, the only real sales happen in November so I went all in on a power rack with cable machine, multiple specialty bars, sled etc (shout out to rep fitness). I was able to do this confidently because I know I love working out and its an investment in my health. So my tip would be for those getting into this lifestyle, weigh the pros and cons according to you such as space, budget, time, social atmosphere, etc. Think about what you do in a commercial gym that you wanna do at home and go from there

@Anythingelse83 6 ай бұрын

Your recommendation on dumbbell magnets when using fixed is GREAT and I did not know that, you just saved me a grip of money, thank you!

@richardjennings4685 Жыл бұрын

Another tip: never turn down free equipment even if you don't think you will use it. Over the years I have been given equipment and at times I sell them and buy things I want.

@fredresource2661 9 ай бұрын

Great info

@redwhiteandblueblood Жыл бұрын

I think finding a training purpose for my home gym was the main thing I needed to find, seeing I was one of the 2020 brigade Back in 2020 it was grab whatever you could get your hands on and use it while in lockdown In 2021 when a bit more equipment was available and gyms started opening up it was, ok I've spent thousands, how do I get a bit of everything in my gym so I can get a full training experience and took months trying to figure it out, then the reality eventually set in at the start of this year that not being able to maximise my space was the main hindrance, so I had to sacrifice a few things and change the way I trained at home So I sold a few things this year and I've geared myself towards having a comprehensive free weight setup (rack, 2 benches, barbells, fixed dumbbells, kettlebells) as it will still be rather space efficient as I have no machines other than the cable attachment on my rack and I also joined up at one of the cheapest gyms in town which is surprisingly one of the best, so I can do accessory training and cardio and stuff I can't do at home there mixing my training time between the two wherever best suits. I generally find training push and occasionally pull and hitting the kettlebells hard works best at home, while most of the time pull and legs works best at gym.

@lowcashranch1412 Жыл бұрын

I am a former division 1 athlete and have been training for over 30 years. I have trained many people and trained with many more. During the pandemic, I switched to a home gym and have never looked back. I wish I would have done that years ago. I would have to say the biggest mistake people make when starting a home gym (or fitness program) is they purchase equipment that doesn't fit their desired type of training/goals. People who like to do a lot of cable work should not get a heavy duty squat rack which only has a fixed high and low cable. They should get a multiple cable system with adjustable height pulleys and plenty of attachment options. The reverse goes for someone who primarily likes to do heavy barbell and dumbbell work. They should invest in a safe heavy duty rack and plenty of change plates. Also, in regards to cardio equipment, if you want to do steady state long, low to moderate intensity cardio, do not buy an assault style bike. Get a treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bike. An assault bike is primarily for high intensity / short duration style training. Know what training style you like and respond best to, then spend your hard-earned money on equipment which will enable you to achieve your specific goals.

@gregbadwolf7350 Жыл бұрын

great video again, sound is perfect now thank you.

@JustinRHerder Жыл бұрын

Drawing up and mapping out your space is vital. Knowing where your equipment is going to sit, where you need to put outlets, where going to hang your tv and mirror, and knowing the height, length, width of your space will make everything come together much easier.

@stevemcinally460 Жыл бұрын

Is this a scam?

@fuckyoutube75889 Жыл бұрын

@@stevemcinally460 If you're talking about the bot in the replies, then yes, it's a scam.

@Yvoci Жыл бұрын

This was super helpful

@jessecarter9692 6 ай бұрын

Great video man!

@Davidtresmoore 2 ай бұрын

I'm definitely going with adjustable DB's but love the pro tip on the 2.5 lb magnets, great video, thanks for the tips!

@DWMK Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks Coop!

@Sluggernaut Жыл бұрын

Biggest thing for me was learning how much I can use bands to shore up my weak points and do exercises I dont have specific equipment for. Super versatile and cheap.

@Dgleft12 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Just starting mine, and you just saved me tons!

@fwiffo42 Жыл бұрын

I totally forgot how much I miss the germs 🦠 of a commercial gym! 😂 7:24

@Jah18769 Жыл бұрын

My last day at a commercial gym was when I saw a butt ass naked guy with his foot up on the sink counter cleaning his gooch with a rag he was dipping in and out the sink water…20 minutes later I saw him out using equipment. Never again lmao.

@phucmapvlog Жыл бұрын

The adjustable dumbbells are clutch. I actually found your channel looking up reviews on adjustable dumbbells. I took your advice on that and on one of the adjustable kettlebells that you recommended, great advice 💪🏼

@alfaalex101 Жыл бұрын

Pro tip, don’t by 20” Olympic dumbbell handles and anything above 25lb weights for them unless all you want to do are rows. Get something shorter that will allow greater range of motion. Also, west side spacing is amazing, and skip the half rack and just get a full power rack because the bar crossing in the middle can impede proper positioning of your bench.

@Aaron-nj4ou 2 ай бұрын

Great video. I wish I had spent a little more on the rack I bought. I wasn’t convinced I would stick with it so I got a budget one and it is ok but I will probably upgrade it to a 3x3 eventually. I absolutely agree on the dumbbells. They were my first purchase and I use them every day.

@retardno002 Жыл бұрын

My home gym: - gymnastics rings - kettlebells - Olympic barbell - resistance bands - BJJ mats Could probably use a squat rack but I definitely don't need one.

@youknowwithMartyKauffman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@skoobasteph Жыл бұрын

Random question: what camera are y’all using here? It looks amazing! Thank you for the tips as well. We’re planning out a future home gym and it’s so nice to hear from other’s experiences.

@marcusgilmore4311 Жыл бұрын

The horse mat tip was fire. After years of battling studs I’ve found using a magnet to find where the nails are in the sheet rock to be fool proof.

@takedown6470 Жыл бұрын

I've had a home gym for 40 years. Brought my pro type dumbells when the plates were 27cent a pound. I bolted my squat rack / smith machine to the ceiling instead of the floor.

@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын

Agree just ordered set of 5-50lb USA Made Iron Grip dumbbells, Hammer Strength adjustable bench and Rogue Fitness barbells and plates. Expensive but top quality and simple focus in less space. No need for machines or tons of monster power cages. I will get power cage/rack later on.

@ryanmalone1 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@beast5415 Жыл бұрын

My biggest piece of advice is to make sure your space is leveled. This really got in my head when I used to have a home gym

@copedigital Жыл бұрын

How do you level concrete?

@smokeeater695 Жыл бұрын

@@copedigital multiple ways to level your platform.. I used the asphalt shingle with plywood method and it has been fantastic... Leveling is such an underrated move for home gym owners!

@copedigital Жыл бұрын

@@smokeeater695 thanks I’ll check it out. These are the type of things communities are made for. I didn’t even think of that

@smokeeater695 Жыл бұрын

@@copedigital Absolutely! I have learned so much from other members..

@jonathanejiogu4230 Жыл бұрын

Tip 9 is great but slightly misspelled. Love the content GGR team!!

@ALVIN3X69 Ай бұрын

I love ur tips and advice. No. 1 use what you u got. Spend time exercise when u use ur equipment.

@martystrasinger3801 Жыл бұрын

I have four home-made 5 pound (well, 5 and 3/8) “plate-mates”. Four cheap 5 pound plates with 1” holes, four 260 pound capacity disk-shaped magnets from amazon, large flat washers & hardware (bolts about 1” long depending on how thick your plates are) from local hardware store. Unscrew the eye-hooks from the magnets, get hardware with the same threads as the eye-hooks. Assemble and fill the holes in the plates with construction adhesive or goop and tighten it all down before the glue hardens.

@KozysGhost Жыл бұрын

Tip. Get an Eero wi-fi expander (I have a detached garage), hang a TV with a Hulu stick and bring that into your space so you can stream to your space with video or sound. I also recommend a big white board for your programming or to rank this month’s best IPA’s. It is beer season after all. Two additions to consider. Cheers!

@RafaelHernandez-wl2oq Жыл бұрын

thanks for your videos, like them a lot, would you review recommend a lay out plan ? I am building the gym for my family, 1200sqf, but I would like to hear from your experience and have the best usage by sqf I have my ideas, but would like to share them and see if they work ( i am a mechanical designer and I draw everything on 3d before building)

@LourdesEsmeralda 8 ай бұрын

I have a small home gym and I use it everyday. I do all the exercises modified and I still can get a good workout 🏋️‍♀️

@xjdub908x 8 ай бұрын

I;'m trying to build a home gym. I heard if you want to lift heavy and drop weights, you should plywood the entire gym. The question is when laying down plywood followed by gym floor mats, do you need to drill the plywood into the concrete in order to prevent shifting of the plywood? I know around 1:32 mark basically says lay down plywood then the gym floor mats and secure the gym floor mat into the plywood. Just wondering if secure plywood to cement is necessary. thanks!

@BaldGuyMedia Жыл бұрын

What a great video!

@mreverybody1150 Жыл бұрын

My routine is zercher squat, dead-lift, shoulder press, behind the back shrugs, bicep curl, tricep extensions and seated row. My 'Home gym' is just a metal plate, spring, barbell handle and strap...the Isochain. 20 second holds for 3x sets of each lift.

@jonathanejiogu4230 Жыл бұрын

GGR, one thing I wish I did more throughly, is to have the garage electrical fully looked out. My garage is detached from the home. It’s an old home and I was not aware that to get a split unit, I needed to have 220v running to the garage to be able to set up a split-unit (according to my contractor). The cost to just get the line set up starts at $5k and the local municipal approval to dig in the ground.

@HoerigStrength Жыл бұрын

5k wow, your garage must be far from your electrical panel. Pretty much any mini split that draws decent power will need a 220 line

@arivalcur3049 11 ай бұрын

Great advice, many people have their home gyms as a dual purpose space. With that said learning how to use the space wise it not as easy as it might seem for beginners.

@xlr8jaeger Жыл бұрын

Lucked out on my new garage, .6 degrees slope first half which isn’t noticeable, the 2nd half is 1 degree which I keep accessories on. But even 1 degree isn’t too bad. My last garage was 2 degree so built a sloped platform to compensate 👍

@superdork4realz Жыл бұрын

1. Along the lines of selling things you don't use, I'd suggest getting familiar and comfortable with the various ways to let stuff go (craigslist, facebook marketplace, community facebook groups, goodwill dropoff, etc). 2. Routinely (at least every few months or so) review and refine your space. Come with ideas for how to optimize it to better suit your needs. 3. Keep the space clean and clear. The messier the place, the more inertia/friction there is that will prevent working out. 4. Have backup options for cardio when you're injured. Hurt your foot or knee? Prop up said injured leg on an assault or echo bike's pegs by the fan and perform cardio with your 3 good limbs. Or get a burn machine or egg weights and do seated or standing cardio with them. Being injured is not an excuse to stop exercising completely. Be smart about it and adapt and overcome. Also, I'm not a doctor, so please consult yours before working out injured, etc, etc.

@32srt32 Жыл бұрын

i have a lot of equipment i dont use. like attachments to my rack which i use to program bodybuilding and powerlifting and now all i do is olympic weightlifting!

@ShawntreezyBreezy Жыл бұрын

I love sloping in my garage so much I put two racks up on both sides to even myself up every other workout 😜

@Vibitiot Жыл бұрын

I'm selling most of my home gym because moving it across the country costs more than buying it all over again. That's not even factoring in selling it. I'm already planning out my next gym though. I want to build my own gym separate from my house and really have a good gym experience.

@mattlovelace91 Жыл бұрын

What all you got? I may swing by. 😂

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

What state? The gym brotherhood can help thin you out now lol. Got a Rogue Rhino? Lol

@andrewbako9494 3 ай бұрын

Building a new house the bonus room is going to be the gym. PLan on getting an all in one rack unit Force USA G20 is my current choice...any recommendations to consider?

@AndrewPhillipsTech 11 ай бұрын

Squat, deadlift, bench, treadmill.. Not all I want but deff all I need

@HeadCannonPrime Жыл бұрын

I have worked out for 2 years with nothing but an adjustable weight vest (50lb), 2 full sets of bands and attachments, adjustable dumbells, a pullup bar, and some calisthenic parallel bars and a simple bench. If I want to I can pack up and take almost all of my equipment in a camper, or a boat and have a home gym anywhere on the go. The whole setup probably cost about $600 total. The only thing I can't do with my gym it test one rep max lifts like a deadlift. Still have to go to a full gym for that weight. But everything else, i'm good. Home gym doesn't have to be super complicated. My father in law worked out with milk jugs filled with concrete!

@AustraliasBiggestBassChannel Жыл бұрын

As someone who’s $50k into my home gym ($20k was the actual separate building ) your spot on here Great video 👍

@bthanhim Жыл бұрын

What adjustable dumbbells can I drop from a chest or seated shoulder press hight? Rogue plate loaded...

@dylanowens3173 Жыл бұрын

#1 pro tip- buy used. Nothing looses value faster than buying new gym equipment. I've gotten so much free and pennies on dollar for equipment afer the lock downs because people couldnt move it and couldn't sell it even name brand and commercial pieces.

@kiran1216 6 ай бұрын

For first time home gym Do you recommend a wall mouth rack or a power rack

@David-hy9ni 11 ай бұрын

Hey Coop Love your content dude. I have a small issue. Developing my home gym in my garage. I have decent room so I’m pretty psyched about this process. Because it’s a garage it has a pitch leaning towards the garage door for obvious reasons. QUESTION: Any ideas that you (or any followers) may have to level my area. Don’t want to purchase the “Stable Mats” until I can figure this out. I have a concern about my body not being straight while squatting or dead lifting and injuring my back. I’m 60 and don’t really want to get injured. Thanks Coop. And anyone else with ideas.

@bersef Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. One of the best things I did was to spend a few hundred bucks on some decent flooring. It really levelled up my garage gym.

@mikeprice3174 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Even though it's already high on Coop's list, flooring can't be stressed enough. Oddly enough, of my whole gym space, horse stall mats were one of the single best investments. Not only are they very functional, they totally change how a space feels.

@cvdavis Жыл бұрын

Good advice.

@basspro209 6 ай бұрын

I would like to find a hi quality adjustable dumbell set of 90lbs. what brand do you sugestand and where to buy?

@JacobJohnsonb Жыл бұрын

Cool, what are you hanging those steel clubs from?

@jonm610 10 ай бұрын

Unfinished basement home gym here. With a full bathroom. Stays cool year round! I should get some sound proofing to block my music from traveling upstairs

@dmoheisen Жыл бұрын

I would add if you’re looking for best bang for the buck barbell get a Rogue bar, for a bench get a Rep fitness, and for a rack get either Rep or Rogue. These are the most crucial pieces of a home gym and it’s worth putting the extra $$ into these as opposed to a cheaper Titan or Amazon version. I’ve made the mistake on all of these. Buy once, cry once.

@serjstoned Жыл бұрын

Good tip. I did exactly that.

@serjstoned Жыл бұрын

This seems like spam

@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын

yup I bought some Rogue fitness barbells and plates and some Iron Grip dumbbells and Hammerstrength bench that lets me do 90% lifts in small garage space. Will look at power cage and lat/dip cable setup next year to do other workouts or maybe a chin/dip leverage machine and assisted squat machine.

@TheSavanto Жыл бұрын

See I have the titan and so does a buddy. We have no issues with it in any way and it’s three times cheaper than rouge was.

@HooDRidEWhiteY 8 ай бұрын

@TheSavanto most of my home gym is Titan. There have been multiple 500-600 pound lifts in my spot with zero issues.

@cliffwayne7459 Жыл бұрын

Hi Coop. Maybe you've tacled this subject before.. if so, sorry I missed it. I have a Force Usa rack. It uses nylon pulleys which I have no problem with yet. Should I install aluminum pulleys? Why or why not

@GuitarsAndSynths Жыл бұрын

I went simple with adjustable bench, set of dumbells and barbells. Bare bones USA made but quality and simple. No fancy machines just heavy metal!

@dilididli2274 Жыл бұрын

I'm woundering, have you fixed your plywood on the concrete or they are just sitting there without concret screw ?

@mattg5566 3 ай бұрын

Lol the comment about putting cars in a garage: "i dont know why.." 9:40 Because anyone that lives in more harsh conditions, knows how much it protects your car. The hot sun can blister the paint after a few years, hot interior burning your hands on the steering wheel, heat can make your window tint peel or turn foggy. The cold can freeze the fluids in your car (or make it very difficult to start), hail damage, not having to dig your car out of the snow, or get the ice off your windshield. There are plenty of reasons to keep a vehicle in a garage just from weather reasons.

@jaredj631 3 ай бұрын

Good point where can I pick up the hedonic treadmill you mentioned? 😅

@watchnerd Жыл бұрын

If you have plates, instead of an an adjustable dumbbell, you get plate loaded dumbbell handles -- Eleiko, Rogue, and others make handles that take standard 2" hole Olympic change sized plates. Yeah, you might buy 1 or 2 more pairs of change plates, but you can use those same plates on your barbell, trap bar, EZ curl, etc. If I load up all my change plates on 1 dumbbell, I can get 45 kg.

@Ricky-drip-go-woo Жыл бұрын

My biggest tip would be to get adjustable kettlebells, it's a huge space saver and you can do all your kettlebell exercises plus almost all dumbbell exercises with them as well, the adjustable competition kettlebells from bells of steel are top notch ans they're replacing all my dumbbells and kettlebells I used to have and I have tons more room now

@avinashtyagi2 Жыл бұрын

Bells of Steel adjustable vs Rep Fitness adjustable Which is better?

@Ricky-drip-go-woo Жыл бұрын

@@avinashtyagi2 I prefer the bells of steel because they're 300$CAD and Ranges from 12kg-32kg in 1 and 2kg increments. Vs the rep ones that you need multiple adjustable KB to get that range and I don't think you can make as many weight adjustments with the rep. Also I prefer the BOS ones because they are the same as the competition KB which feel amazing. You can adjust the the weight as quickly but I still prefer those. Check the reviews out on KZfaq they have a bunch

@avinashtyagi2 Жыл бұрын

@@Ricky-drip-go-woo Thanks for your view

@brentranke7528 Жыл бұрын

I have both a KettleBell Kings and Bells of Steel Adjustable Kettlebells, they look Like they are both made in the same factory. In comparison to the reps fitness adjustable Kettlebell they have no plastic which means they’re not quickly adjustable but they’ll be usable 100 years from now so long as they’re reasonably protect it from moisture. I have not touch the rep fitness but but played with the bow flex adjustable kettle bell with a similar adjustment knob I jammed the mechanism so I don’t believe the plastic will last as long.

@radoskan Жыл бұрын

How the fuck do you bench press with kettlebells?

@robd7934 3 ай бұрын

My mistake was buying fixed dumbbells despite being warned not to. Not only are they way more expensive than adjustable dumbbells, they are a major pain if you move and just take up way too more space. I ended up selling nearly all my fixed dumbbells and got 90lbs powerblocks.

@steven3517 14 күн бұрын

Oh wow that would suck,I am 54 just now collecting my home gym. So far 1 Nordic Track 1750 treadmill, one fitness bike that I commute on to work 16 miles a day total weather permitting. A pro form 440 rower i got new but cheap and on the way 1 set of AD80's. I cant expect to have room for a million things forever either and hope my sons will want to use these after I'm gone,if they're still good..

@apowell9848 Жыл бұрын

Planning on getting a cable tower soon but I’m limited on height in the basement. What’s that cable system with “arms” I saw in the corner?

@apeekintime Жыл бұрын

A bigger rack doesn't mean "more powa baby". Honestly, chasing large racks only gets you in trouble. A simple 2x2 is enough for most people unless you lift very heavy. You don't need a Rogue 3x3 rack so don't buy one one a credit card. One of the best ways to get healthier is removing stress. Buying gym equipment you can't afford is a great way to be more stressed.

@sylviasmith3746 9 ай бұрын

For now as a newbie my money is going to my personal trainer so I can just be accountable, then I'll go from there. this was an awesome video, thanks

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

Pro Tip: Coop talked about buying dumbbells in 10 pound increments. That is a great idea HOWEVER MAKE SURE that the handle goes straight into the head and doesn’t bevel out. REP Fitness dumbbells are fantastic. Troy rubber coated 12 sided dumbbells have a bevel(?) or flange(?) so the shaft widens right before it goes into the weight. NOT a good thing to have if you’re trying to add microgains clip on weights. It’s do-able but not ideal.

@apeekintime Жыл бұрын

most applicable if don't have rubber coated hexbells

@meisdetermined Жыл бұрын

@@apeekintime yes sir for sure. All steel with straight handles really is the way to go. Then they can attach weight from the inside or outside.-or both lol

@meisdetermined 11 ай бұрын

@we explorere you’ve made this comment on several different things. You’re trying to use Coops platform to generate views on a product that may be junk. Your comment is spam.

@mokotramp 7 ай бұрын

I've never used adjustable dumbbells, but they look so wide and cumbersome that doing stuff like seated curls, hammer curls, concentration curls, kick backs, lying tricep extensions, over head extensions, could prove problematic? I'm looking to buy some dumbells, but is this really a viable option compared to fixed ones?

@joshizposh1995 2 ай бұрын

All I have are 2 40kg adjustable dumbells, A bench, an EZ bar, 40kg of plates and 3 bands with door anchors has suited me well for 2 years now. Although 20 reps of 40kg for flat dumbell is getting a bit high...