2nd Floor Mini Gym Install

[@alvaro.martinez]

I've installed a power cage in my second floor apartment (building from 2009) and the first thing all people ask is: will the floor support so much weight? I don't think people realize how much these things weigh: a bed supporting a fat couple fucking, a bathtub full of water, a closet full of clothes, a wall-to-wall library full of books, a Christmas dinner with your overweight extended family. All things considered, a person squatting isn't that much weight actually.

[@aaronstestlab]

Totally agree...and appreciate the imagery, lol

[@SpartanTaylor]

Having this argument with my family currently. 2 of them sleep in a bed with a much smaller footprint on the floor than a power rack (with metal beams that run flat across the floor vs the pointed feet of their bed). I never drop weights and I’ve reasoned that if I’m ever actually able to lift 1500 lbs, I’d be the strongest man in the world, and at 38, with a very slim build, really that ain’t happening 😂

[@Oc3anMaster]

Thank you for this video, you are the only one that I could find that could give me the right idea for installing gym flooring over high pile carpet in a clean and neat way. While I don't need it on the 2nd floor, this solution you provided is about as professional as I've seen it so far and looks fantastic. I just wish I had a wood workshop like you do :(

[@melvincooper8926]

Aaron, outstanding video. Thank you for giving me a better idea of what to do with my 2nd floor gym. Two thumbs up bro.

[@aaronstestlab]

Just don't drop the bar after you clean it, lol

[@michaelmaaba5463]

Doing the same. Don’t forget to count the plywood and the rubber Matts into account for weight. My 8x8 platform will weigh about 400 lbs.

[@aaronstestlab]

Agreed

[@kamo7293]

honestly shutting down gyms is the best thing that could happen in the lockdown /s. good it happened here as well and I was pretty pissed

[@my2spaniels]

I want to make this, but smaller, just big enough for my treadmill.

[@MrandMrsMastURpeace]

Crossfit Canine, looking good! And dope upstairs gym.

[@garywinthorpe4769]

What wood did you use for the trim?What did you use to “tac down” the 3/8 plywood? Could you also add a link to the tiles you used in the description or even recommend some please.

[@jeffporter100]

I was wondering the same thing about attaching the 3/8 plywood

[@moc1316]

Has there been any issues with mold? I would like to do this, but I’m worried about mold forming between the plywood and the carpet. I was thinking of adding a de-humidifier in the room as well for added protection.

[@RHM_MusicMinistry]

Yes, same here. lord "Jay Inslee" and his tyranny at best. Thanks for the video! We are trying to do the same thing. On the 2nd floor.

[@garywinthorpe4769]

Could you please explain the pre drilling and tacking down process a little?

[@tskitz]

I'm trying to do the same but don't have the tools. I am thinking of just having a two 3/4' 4"x8" plywood sheets side by side and 3/4' horsestall mats on top. Do you thinkk this will provide sufficient support?

[@aaronstestlab]

You’d get a lot of flex where the two panels meet

[@mikegatlin1ify]

About to start this endeavor myself. Did you screw the framing into your flooring, through your carpet? Or is the framing screwed to the parameter of the plywood?

[@aaronstestlab]

Just the perimeter of the plywood

[@garywinthorpe4769]

Can you please give a rough estimate how much the platform took to make?

[@aaronstestlab]

$500

[@bahijsaid4040]

Would you mind posting the two types of wood that you used to create your bottom two layers. Also, have u encounterd any problems with stability or anything like that?

[@aaronstestlab]

It’s just double 3/4 inch OSB with a perimeter of 1x2 prime pine To retain the mats. No issues so far.

[@bahijsaid4040]

@@aaronstestlab Thank you so much. The area looks amazing. Do you think you would encounter any problems putting cardio equipment on there like a treadmill for example

[@aaronstestlab]

A treadmill may be a bit heavy for a second story when combined with all the weights. However, I recently put a peloton bike in that area and it works great

[@AVMONK3Y]

0:15 subscribed 😂

[@warfarewar8206]

great video thank you can you tell me what you used to bolt the rack to the floor

[@aaronstestlab]

Didn't bolt it down. It wobbles a little bit.

[@RobGraham1]

Aaron, have you had any issues with noise? Have your neighbors below you complained?

[@aaronstestlab]

No neighbors below but not much noise either way

[@garywinthorpe4769]

How did you get the tiles to fit perfectly with the trim around the plywood?

[@aaronstestlab]

cut the last row of tiles

[@anthonycontreras5686]

your didnt tack directly into the carpet right ? just tacked the pieces of wood together, I will probably replicate this on a 1st floor gym

[@aaronstestlab]

Correct

[@arod7782]

Did you get the plywood from Lowe’s?

[@timlarge2954]

How tall are these ceilings?

[@aaronstestlab]

8'

[@neversate]

Wonder how he does deadlifts

[@aaronstestlab]

Try to keep it light with higher reps. And I don’t drop the weights

[@DC-wo2yb]

romanian deadlifts are the way to go

[@JoshWoodcock]

on top of the carpet? no. this is a terrible idea.

[@aaronstestlab]

You should make a video demonstrating why

[@stephenharvey8009]

You should thank your governor. Or leave out politics altogether.

[@debbydooks2241]

Agreed!

[@debbydooks2241]

@@aaronstestlab uhhhh that was nasty.

[@debbydooks2241]

no, it was honest.

[@mciz8871]

The “science changed”. You sound dumb now.