How to Build Your Own Garage Gym

This is a work in progress to building your own home gym in your garage or other rooms. More on this later, but for now…

Most Important Home Gym Equipment (By Priority IMHO):

1. Kettlebells – 35 and 53 lbs are enough to start.
2. Rings/pull up bar- versatile. I’d suggest a pull/up bar dip station hybrid from OneTwoFit.
3. Barbell- Olympic
4. Weights- Iron for most. Rubber also good idea, especially if you’re dropping weight.
5. DIY Power Rack:
   1. this or
   2. this.
   3. Buff Dudes DIY Rack
   4. Or this
6. Bench- flat is fine but get adjustable if you want to do iso work
7. Dumbbells- get adjustable. It’s worth it.
8. Conditioning machine – Bike/rower/sled
9. Floor mats – horse stall mats suggested. DO NOT waste your hard earned money on foam mats.
10. Leaf blower – because reasons.

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Home Gym Start-Up Guide: Nomad Strength Podcast

This was an excellent and concise episode on the Nomad Strength Podcast regarding building your home gym.

How to Build a Budget Garage Gym: Home Gym Reviews