Do you have any hacks you've used in your home gym? Let me know!
@JbskMsj4 жыл бұрын
Use bands on ur rollers to protect the bar and roller!
@darkdiablo8884 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the utility pins, could you link us in the description?
@julianbillmair92694 жыл бұрын
Making a DIY pulley system
@ambicion64 жыл бұрын
I just spray painted nicely the lines for where I need the J hooks for squat, bench, etc.
@clownpocket4 жыл бұрын
If you have a shallow rack use sidewalk chalk and a yardstick to make a line on your flooring where to stand.
@HankAUT4 жыл бұрын
The back extension thing in the end is actually fucking genius. Thanks.
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching all the way through. Wanted to make them all good ideas.
@MattLaneFitness4 жыл бұрын
Found this channel a little before COVID hit. When home gyms started being built I thought about this channel and can’t imagine the traffic that must be coming right now during the pandemic. Good for you Coop! You have a great channel and I’ve learned a lot from ya! Appreciate your vids!
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. This is very encouraging to me. Means more than I can say in a comment.
@MattLaneFitness4 жыл бұрын
Garage Gym Reviews your doing damn good things. Your message is really good. Your doing this for the right reasons. Not sure how I can support the channel but any way I can I’m down! 💯
@mikemichaels45004 жыл бұрын
I spend most of my gym time in the squat rack too. It is where I do curls.
@mostrengo4 жыл бұрын
Profile picture checks out
@oublou55443 жыл бұрын
Where else would you do your curls anyways ? There's no better place !
@garryacuesta99013 жыл бұрын
Power Squat Rack is our main battle station at home!
@PangitBear4 жыл бұрын
Some say if you compliment Coop, he’ll reply back... nice sweater Coop
@dylangleeson28144 жыл бұрын
hows that reply going
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it bro :)
@johnnypedra14 жыл бұрын
@@dylangleeson2814 great😂
@babycake29414 жыл бұрын
Coop you’re getting bigger.
@DannyAyriyan3 жыл бұрын
@@dylangleeson2814 L
@jeremyfung6804 жыл бұрын
“Take care of your equipment” as he throws every piece of equipment that he’s showing on the ground. Had me dying by the end.
@serjstoned4 жыл бұрын
I’ll be making my own logo too. It will say “coop” as well
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
I approve.
@Mohammad-st5ez4 жыл бұрын
After all, he is the god of home gyms
@PhilipNowak4 жыл бұрын
Wow, the hyperextensions using the rollers is brilliant! Big fan of your channel, Coop. I am building my garage gym and have made many purchase decisions due to your reviews site and KZfaq channel. Keep up the amazing work!
@roymustang.5954 жыл бұрын
Now magnets are gonna get out of stock
@jcdaniel6374 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna start selling magnets online at a 300% markup
@NickVarn4 жыл бұрын
Your sense of humor is perfect. You seem like a really fun person. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for the content!
@okggs15084 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you I've started living in my squat rack.
@garyhyde66394 жыл бұрын
Coop, you are the GOAT of home gym wisdom - THANK YOU!
@mesiroy12344 жыл бұрын
You know what the crazest hack? Finding a barbell in this days
@kd678764 жыл бұрын
I use 3/4" black steel pipe as DB bars as well as for a pullup bar, and I would use a longer one as a BB if I needed to (its outer diameter is 1", my 1" standard plates fit it). Also, 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Hangers work perfect as clamps and spacers for you hands.
@DV-dk5hd4 жыл бұрын
The utility pin idea is genius.
@dr.fistingstein15663 жыл бұрын
I havnt seen my dad since I was 9 years old... he said he was going to get cigarettes and never came back. I forgot to mention.... he was a magnet... so when you tell me to "just go get magnet..."... you make me wanna lift... hard... hard and heavy... real heavy. And real hard.... Thanks for the moto. Great video.
@christopherwilliams38744 жыл бұрын
Magnetic Collar is a move! I was amazed to see those chains not fall when you hooked them up! Thanks for the tips Coop!
@laurafegely2662 Жыл бұрын
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the kzfaq.infoUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
@BasementBrandon4 жыл бұрын
Good tips here
@daazndood4 жыл бұрын
magnetic hook idea was awesome. I ordered some right after. I leave so much stuff on the ground since I have nowhere to put it. NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks coop
@jeffchen13334 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!
@abpanda15964 жыл бұрын
I love The back extensions idea, epic
@In-vesta4 жыл бұрын
6:34 "Take care of your equiptment"... Literally 5 mins ago... This had me laughing out loud.
@gokuchan1194 жыл бұрын
For the pin & pipe safeties I used a piece of heat shrink to protect my bar. It turned out pretty good!
@kedarroy3 жыл бұрын
FYI - pinpipe braided vinyl tubing: the Lowe's product (which looks exactly the same as the HomeDepot offering) fits over my RML pinpipes perfectly, no need to cut them. Awesome idea, thanks Coop! Manufacturers should absolutely offer this as standard or a cheap add-on to pinpipes...
@andrewolejarz52933 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering if regular clear vinyl tubing would work adequately. Do you think the added strength of the braided tubing is necessary?
@kingace11152 жыл бұрын
@@andrewolejarz5293 I use pipe insulation
@massiminitrains2 жыл бұрын
I'm definitely going to use a couple of these as I build out my home gym. The collar magnet, pulley system, and back extension are definitely going to be making an appearance.
@dmbsuccess14 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a home gym since 2010 ! Never going back doing circuits, supersets and whatever I feel like doing when I wanna do is just the best!
@bryandehlin-grant23884 жыл бұрын
I love the magnetic collar idea, I'll be doing that one later today!!!
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
So easy and cheap!
@jameswebber83754 жыл бұрын
How big are those magnets? I'm only seeing 1.26" diameter circles on Amazon, which seems like they'd be massive for even a larger collar, but maybe I'm overthinking it....🤔
@wsurfa4 жыл бұрын
@@jameswebber8375 Search for rare earth magnets. www.kjmagnetics.com/ as an example. I'm in the UK, so just picked the first site that came up in the US no idea if they are any good
@scizdott3 жыл бұрын
@@wsurfa thank you so much for this! Just made my purchase for the magnets. Thanks!
@shenlonggohan3 жыл бұрын
Attach rings to the rack. Attach dip belt or squat belt to rings. Belt goes in front of your hips, a plate/sandbag/other hefty object goes behind your heels. Back extension.
@allanbanyacsky1986 Жыл бұрын
I can’t thank you enough for this great tip regarding the attachment of magnets to bar collars. Put them on yesterday and can’t say enough about how convenient this is. Thank you!
@g.d.20694 жыл бұрын
Love the GHD hack
@dankcosmos24354 жыл бұрын
I clicked on this thinking I'd get some obvious suggestions but I have to say, the braided vinyl really is genius.
@Swoleseph2 жыл бұрын
Dude, I just gotta say, you’re the man. Keep livin the dream. ✊🏻😇
@Subsonic-cd2en4 жыл бұрын
I like the magnet on the collar idea - might steal that one. Also, the more I watch this channel the more I dig it Coop. Keep up the good work!
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother
@mr.okanefan32184 жыл бұрын
Me: my mom just died Coop: *Beautiful*
@Phankes2 жыл бұрын
The sound effects in this video are CRISP and hilarious. Def a value add to this and I hope to hear more!
@treyagpalza32644 жыл бұрын
Awesome hacks, never would have thought of the back extension. Awesome video as usual.
@markgbyrne4 жыл бұрын
Why would anyone be worried about scuffing up their safeties or any part of their rack? We're talking about a home gym where work is done. Every scrape on mine was earned and is a mark of honour.
@lingroup13 жыл бұрын
Forget vinyl tubing, use a pool noodle. Slice down the middle and slide over the safety pin. It not only quiets down the clanking but protects the knurling and costs a few bucks.
@michaelb412 жыл бұрын
"I'll show you what you're going to hang." The Emeril Lagasse of Home Gyms." "Bamm."
@JiuJitsuStuTru4 жыл бұрын
That last one is really good. I can see some reverse hyper builds with that concept.
@DylanLasich044 жыл бұрын
Coop, for the pin/pipe safeties, the Rogue R3 actually does have safety straps you can buy for them. I bought an RML-3 back in November and substituted the pipe safeties for straps for an additional $100. TOTALLY worth the cost of upgrading
@BrandonChapin4 жыл бұрын
You could also wrap the pipe with an old bike tube!
@isaactaylor12413 жыл бұрын
The magnet idea is great for storing
@davidlong82884 жыл бұрын
Squat rack hack: "Don't need one when you're working chest. Chest day everyday." - Brofessor Flex.
@Daymark804 жыл бұрын
Coop, I’ve got a hack for the plate storage pegs that come with these racks. The hex nuts and bolt ends tear up your plates when you push the plate back onto the storage post. To stop that, I bought some rubber furniture chair leg covers. My local hardware store sells them in a bunch of different sizes. The rubber chair leg tip fits snuggly over the lock washer next to the rack. When you push your plates onto the post they stop at the rubber instead of hitting the post hardware.
@brenden2294 жыл бұрын
Love the content. Been binge watching all of ur videos amid the pandemic. Can’t wait to start my garage gym reviews inspired home gym.
@GarageGymReviews4 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother! Thanks for the kind words. Forreal.
@gian84134 жыл бұрын
I love the hyperextension hack. Thanks Coop!
@AjaychinuShah11 ай бұрын
It's always a good video from COOP.
@TypicalGuy844 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why these companies charge so much for an arch decal when it's just advertising, they should just include them 🤷♂️ Great tips btw
@eggs-benny9 ай бұрын
loved the hyper-extension idea!
@robertj84512 жыл бұрын
Back extension was Genius
@martinuzunov2 жыл бұрын
Huge thanks for the suggestions, Coop!
@doby1997264 жыл бұрын
I use dense foam pool noodles for my safety pins, that seems to work pretty good too
@riversedge693 жыл бұрын
Clever Clever Clever! Love this.
@dennissmithjr.53704 жыл бұрын
This video was really cool, thanks. Will be using some of these for my squat rack when it ever gets here.
@HadynWiseman4 жыл бұрын
These were some amazing tips!
@rllanoasa4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Coop. Excellent tips will def implement at least 3.
@vinayvallab49674 жыл бұрын
hands down the best no bs all fun video
@audfashionfinds3 жыл бұрын
That back extension hack is genius!
@brandonjames86712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do and share brother
@jonasuebel93464 жыл бұрын
You buy calibrated plates just to then put a magnet on your collars... :D You buy a 5000$ power rack just to then do pull ups with a towel... :D
@satinderjit44 жыл бұрын
Why mess up the expensive rack man.
@Mohammad-st5ez4 жыл бұрын
Duke of Haphazard yeah for real I don’t know why he is using :D so much. :D
@RazorbackDevil4 жыл бұрын
I like the smell of my poopoo :D
@yo81024 жыл бұрын
Did you notice that Coop can do max 2 pull ups. Lol
@narutorandomness4573 жыл бұрын
@@yo8102 lmao I was waiting to see how many he would do
@daniellefevre28212 жыл бұрын
Inspired to be like you. Thanks coop
@sammy5305304 жыл бұрын
Coop, Took your advice ordered the magnates, and added a little colored tape to them. Genius idea and so simple!
@tomferguson44364 жыл бұрын
Great video Coop. I enjoy all of them, this may have been my favorite. Cheap, easy, DIY to optimize home gym equipment
@tae-kwon-dot29874 жыл бұрын
I love how much fun he is having being aggressive with his stuff
@hongtravelvlogs78413 жыл бұрын
I have a squat rack (not a power rack) with a straight normal pull up bar. I sometimes grab the dip accessory, put it high, and use it for neutral grip pulll ups.
@VDwSk2ku4t4 жыл бұрын
When having a dropped in rhino belt squat, I guess a mounted utility bench + utility pins + belt squat can give you a reverse hyper? If you have 4 leg roller you can make a GHD? These are huge equipment but using them in the rack saves tons of space?
@bigdogkropp2 жыл бұрын
A had a full rack in the small room I use as a home gym. Takes up to much room. I bought a Titan Fitness Space Saving Rack which has 2 Uprights attached to the wall with 24" braces. I use spotter arms on the front for safeties. Accomplishing the same thing as a full rack in 1/2 the space. Rack is solid.
@Andrew-jt8bg4 жыл бұрын
Nice list! I use colored electrical tape to mark my Jcup and safety locations and just write on them with a silver sharpie. Definitely going to try a few of the others tho
@hohnbilly93444 жыл бұрын
Thanks coop!
@artsim59773 жыл бұрын
The braided vinyl piping is also good for making beer bongs
@michaels18284 жыл бұрын
You can use foam pipe insulation tubes on the safety pins too. They sell them at Home Depot to put on hot water pipes to keep them hot.
@AguilarTangFamily2 жыл бұрын
GREAT CHANNEL THANKS COOP
@alanlawson66694 жыл бұрын
Mind blown, great video! edits are getting funnier and funnier haha
@MrFreakout762 жыл бұрын
First home rack comes Thursday. The back extension is genius with the leg rollers I got em and that never crossed my mind..
@8slkmic10 ай бұрын
Booms and Beautifuls, love it!
@Bemwidood4 жыл бұрын
Please make more of these videos!
@80nodrog4 жыл бұрын
Back extension hack is genious
@josevalette1084 жыл бұрын
Can you make a accessory items video for garage gym
@DannyOuellette224 жыл бұрын
I was using electrical tape in order to mark where the jcups need to go for Bench Squat Dead OHP and Incline Bench... your idea might be better but everyone have electric tape in their house. Thx
@lekevin584 жыл бұрын
Or you can create list on ur phone in the notes section so u dont have to put junk on ur rack. easy reference for safety straps and j cups
@ytbbty78854 жыл бұрын
@@lekevin58 or you can just memorize it
@anthonygoodrich64872 жыл бұрын
Back ext is my favorite hack
@BalaVerde4 жыл бұрын
Had to keep pausing to switch to Amazon after almost every step and put something new in the cart 😂 Thanks Coop!
@fnkdrmr864 жыл бұрын
Pool noodle works for the safety bar too
@kbanny6024 жыл бұрын
I personally love the claps at the end of each hack.
@damianvoulo81624 жыл бұрын
do you have a link for the leg rollers
@amyl3634 жыл бұрын
Don't know for sure, but they look like these, which have 16" pad: www.sorinex.com/collections/weightlifting-attachments/products/roller-pad
@franciscocv19952 жыл бұрын
I listen but on a budget. So I got a titan economy bar. Still works well enough. Getting a cage around black Friday.
@coleschubbe4 жыл бұрын
A labeled squat rack is what separates the civilized from the savages.... Or just makes a training session more efficient, it's one of those things.
@BM-si2ei4 жыл бұрын
And don't futz with the stickers/magnetic label. It's your squat rack folks, just write on the dang thing with the marker. If you hate it, a little IPA or acetone will take it right off anyway.
@abpanda15964 жыл бұрын
@@BM-si2ei kidna been hesitant to do this cause I like my new things to stay looking new. ;p. Any other ideas?
@coleschubbe4 жыл бұрын
Ab Panda could get fancy and use a label maker, could be as simple as using athletic or painters tape.
@johndoe98434 жыл бұрын
@@abpanda1596 if ur rack isn't already numbered then I would suggest numbering it. Paint pen or label maker. Then just remember the numbers. You could always use stencils for the numbers if you really want it to look good
@satchm054 жыл бұрын
The last one is by far my favorite.
@kylesmith73392 жыл бұрын
Pure gold
@ryanrex2973 жыл бұрын
Great video. The last one was gold!
@peaceWorker773 жыл бұрын
All of them are goods ideas! I have to watch it again later on.
@Anthony_Williams1216 Жыл бұрын
Great info!
@X3RUBIM3 жыл бұрын
Thank god that I now have a way to mark the j-hook position for my deadlifts!
@CaptCanuck44443 жыл бұрын
I used a label maker to mark holes for various lifts.
@xm4xc3 жыл бұрын
Swimming Foam noodles also work as well to protect the bar and pins
@coachoscini13154 жыл бұрын
You should review the Bells Of Steel Trap Bar 3.0! It's an open variation of their last Trap. Very solid imo.
@vrolsh2 жыл бұрын
I had always wondered where you got your custom COOP sign. Just figured Rogue made it for you. Wow.
@slicknickyc34932 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Gonna take advantage of 2-3 of these.
@AjaychinuShah11 ай бұрын
Thanks, good video - from NYC 😮.
@mattshepard36443 жыл бұрын
I love this channel so much!
@DylanKJohnson4 жыл бұрын
Related to hack 1, my wife and I just use chalk. Like sidewalk chalk or whiteboard chalk.
@mando82jr4 жыл бұрын
I use some colored duck tape to mark my spots... They go over the holes and u just cut out the little hole.