Building A Budget Home Gym? A How To Guide

[@GlucksGym]

Let us know your best tips for building a budget home gym!

[@bryanliu.]

My best tip is to make sure that you will actually use what you are buying. Nothing is more expensive than having to sell it years later after using it only once.

[@CurlsintheRack]

my only tip that you didn't mention would be a white erase board for workout planning/weight increases and an old ipad with the gymboss app for circuit training and rest timing.

[@tenney15]

We see a lot of "essentials" or "where to start" videos. Can you make a video about the things you recommend/ideas after you have the essentials?

[@GlucksGym]

@@tenney15 yeah it's called After The Home Gym Essentials 😊 I made it awhile ago. I think there's a few more on the series that expand some as well but I should probably expand some there too. Thanks

[@GlucksGym]

@@CurlsintheRack true! I've got enough of those, whiteboards that is.

[@jimmysgym06]

Who else just watches his videos because his home gym problems are super relatable and it's nice to see that you're not alone in your gym troubles 🤣

[@GlucksGym]

😂 Glad to know someone relates

[@ultrabeast1810]

@@GlucksGym that third barbell was definitely got sent by accident 🤣

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Great video Gluck! I spent ~$13k on all new equipment then helped a buddy score on FB (Rogue Monster Lite w/ attachments, Ohio bar, AB-2 and HG bumpers) for $1300. I was both jealous and proud! Secondhand is the play if you are patient enough. One other comment, TITAN has jacked up their prices so much on certain pieces that their sale prices still suck! So buyers beware.

[@GlucksGym]

Titan has definitely jumped in price over the years especially vs the insane prices (they seem it now anyway) of the past. Patience definitely pays off but it can be tough.

[@sarahsimas3672]

Beginner home gym-er here! Been enjoying your videos and learning. Thank you for doing these 😊

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks for the support and kind words! Glad they're helpful.

[@BasementBrandon]

I’m not sure why I’m here, but here I am.

[@GlucksGym]

I mean... Yeah... Well I do appreciate the support 😂

[@russ876]

Favorite vid of yours, so far. Enjoy the writing and appreciate your breaking down the thinking behind the process.

[@johnspencer3794]

Loving the raised camera angle. Who knows what those hands are doing? Doesn't matter, im getting solid info, good jokes, and another video of gear I can't afford without the distraction. Killed it bro.

[@GlucksGym]

Lol well you did say the hands needed work right? It's a slow process but we've only got 75 or so videos so I've got a long way to go

[@vanessaparedes81]

Hey Gluck. I just wanted to thank you and Wynie for these videos. They have been really helpful and fun to watch. I recently got my PR-1100 and a boneyard Bella bar. It’s just me and occasionally my mom and sister will use it. Please keep doing what you guys are doing. I hope you guys will do a video of the new REP SSB and open trap bar once they are released. Again thank you and love watching your videos.

[@GlucksGym]

We plan to do the SSB, and open trap so no worries there! Thank you so much for the kind words. It seriously means a lot as. I sit her filming late at night while my son is sleeping. Thanks for the support and good luck with your build!

[@cyclepath2519]

I’m glad you snuck in the new AB-4100. While not a budget option like flybird or any other Amazon bench, it’s less expensive and 1/3 lighter than the AB-5200.

[@andypritchard9786]

Funny you mention Flybird, I have one of those. Funnier you mention the AB4100, I bought one last night, to replace the Flybird.

[@GlucksGym]

I decided to mention it but def not a budget bench. Even the 3100 is pushing it in that regard

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Loved the intro! Great information as always. Super sweet 4K! It gets better with every video.

[@GlucksGym]

Trying to improve every time!

[@shooterx9083]

enjoy the videos and the humor. Thank you!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@johnbeverungen6570]

Thanks for the video. Always great to cover the basics. I always learn something from tuning in.

[@GlucksGym]

You're too kind John but I really appreciate the support

[@tyleraguilar2474]

I’m keeping my gym membership but want to add a basic home gym so I can take 2 of my 5 days and train at home. Helps a lot when you balance work and school full time with a family

[@ghostofmanitou6864]

We are moving into a new house next week and I will have what could have been built as a basement bedroom as a spare room with a bare concrete floor. So compactness and efficiency is the main priority with only about a 12X12 space to work with. I'm going to start with a half inch rubber floor and a Titan X3 flat foot and go from there.

[@GlucksGym]

That's good amount of space to work with. Should be fun to build.

[@airgordo4]

Man I grabbed that Titan economy bar when I sold off some of my equipment from the pervious version of my home gym. I needed something to hold me over while building the current version. Grabbed it on one of their sales for like 70ish-75 bucks and it's still better than pretty much any sub $200 bar I've ever used. Actually kept it and still have it now even though it's basically never used. If I had a 500+lb squat I probably wouldn't want to use that bar to test it's breaking point, but like you said it truly has no reason to be that good at that price. I like the thicker grip too, think it's 30 or 31mm.

[@fs3994]

It's a 30 mm. Had one for awhile now. If you take bar apart and oil up well ( There will be rust inside) it's as good a bar as any I've used. I would absolutely trust it with 500 lbs.

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah its 30mm and oddly good for the money. I agree with you there I used to recommend the Beast from Cap but I'm not so sure anymore

[@PhotonGames]

"Crossfitters need a bar with good spin, bumpers, and good health insurance" true actually. Doing Olympic lifts for sets is just so dangerous.

[@GlucksGym]

I was wondering if I'd offend anyone with that series of lines 😂

[@scrappylifter8318]

Good video! Yes, you have an extensive video library of items that add value to a home gym. You didn't mention the gymnastic rings in this video. Do you still use them? Also, I agree about the stall mats on the floor. I only had 2 mats from FB's Functional Fitness Garage Sale. I cut them to make a "+" sign on the floor with the center completely filling the floor space inside my rack and the two smaller bits on the outside of the rack. That way I can deadlift in the rack (room is small). They work well as a "platform" but I'd like to buy more to fill the rest of the floor space. I just have commercial carpet tiles on the concrete floor. Mats won't make it squishy, but it'd make it a little easier on the bones.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks! I actually use them all the time but didn't want to repeat a lot that was already in a few others videos. Those things are great and still underrepresented!

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Great video thanks

[@Aflak_71]

The John gacy meme reference is hilarious. Good video man 😂

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you! Wynie wanted that one in there 😂

[@ericfunes4894]

Bro I know you've covered things like this but i just like watching your videos lol

[@GlucksGym]

😊 is supposed to be the intro to the series so I'm glad to hear it

[@kiko784]

Great informative video. Algorithm boosted.

[@GlucksGym]

Awww yeah! Thank you!

[@martystrasinger3801]

Love to provide some algo-boost! As always, great vid!

[@GlucksGym]

😢😁 Those are happy tears btw. Thank you!

[@Maximus5798]

If you have limited space I’d say you need adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench as bare bones minimum. And like the video says, check for sales and deals every single day. Something will pop up eventually.

[@GlucksGym]

Adjustable dumbbells is a good one. You'd think a guy with multiple videos on them would've mentioned them 😂

[@kailebrogan447]

100%

[@tomnohmy1273]

Love the sense of humor

[@GlucksGym]

😊 thank you!

[@zaineridling]

Great advice, great video! REP Fitness just screwed me by unveiling their Goldilocks AB-4100 bench. My advice: stay out of the rack business; it's a money pit. Buy everything else first!

[@GlucksGym]

Haha the home gym seems to be a money pit over here. Thanks!

[@SaisMoon]

Home Gym total Cost: 500. I bought a cap half rack. Got a good deal on it from Walmart for 20 bucks. I already had a set of standard weights, and spent 150 bucks for 6 25lb cast iron plates on OfferUp, and 4 more from Walmart for total cost of a 100. The last 230 came from some dip extensions, resistance bands, standard Olympic size barbell, which I got free, because the mailman damaged and misplaced it 3 times. J hooks, spotters, eyebolts, cable and pulley, a long with a Pro Gear 1300 adjustable bench, aerobic platforms and a mini stepper. The one thing I wish I paid close attention too was the rack. 20 buck is a great deal for something I saw going for 100-120 on Amazon. However, the holes in the rack are 1inch which made finding attachments hard and some even expensive. I bought the eyebolt 3/4 steel to add resistance band hooks to my rack. It turned out to be a great investment.

[@GlucksGym]

A $20 rack (cap or not) is an insane price! Hey as long as it all works for you that's what matters right?

[@livetroy]

Strength Co plates are made in Wisconsin

[@mantequillas1278]

Bands to hold place for cable movements. I only say hold cause I plan to get one hopefully soon. I've only had my gym for 4 months and there's stuff I've gotten since then; deadlift bar, curl bar, jump rope, more stall mats. My next purchase is a cable tower by titan. There's also a leg curl and leg extension by elite fts that attaches to your rack I'd like as well lol.

[@GlucksGym]

Ah the addiction begins... Enjoy!

[@mantequillas1278]

@@GlucksGym I swear that's all I need... and maybe some more bumper plates lol

[@GlucksGym]

@@mantequillas1278 yeah you let me know how that goes. I ran outta things I needed awhile ago too 😂

[@1capatter]

Great vid. Very well done

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you very much!

[@Grendelbc]

Tough to build a home gym for a reasonable cost today. Before the pandemic you could find good used equipment cheap on craigslist. Now even the secondhand stuff costs an arm and a leg. Used plates now cost $1 or even $2 per pound now when they used to sell for 50 cents or less. Ouch!

[@GlucksGym]

It's ridiculous depending on your area but it's gonna come down at some point when things return to a bit like normal... I have to believe!

[@fs3994]

I've bought and sold workout equipment over the years. Eventually collecting or purchasing exactly what I wanted. ( I've done the same with motorcycles) l have also met some cool people and friends that way.

[@GlucksGym]

Sounds like my kind of person and a lot of cool stories

[@JoelP1961]

Good stuff! I’m so envious of your space!👀

[@GlucksGym]

For just all of your free time and money you too can have this space!

[@JoelP1961]

@@GlucksGym lol!

[@massiminimakes]

My approach is to go with a more budget-friendly option, but I also only plan on making additions, not upgrades. There is something to be said for just getting a foot in the door, but I subscribe more to the buy once, cry once mentality. So that means that my "budget" home gym is gonna cost me about $4k for rack, bench, bars, weights, and flooring. But don't you worry, I'll be using your affiliate links for my purchases.

[@GlucksGym]

Haha appreciate that and I'm the same way but for some testing the waters or just not wanting things that are as extreme as my own build is their path. Whatever works for you I just hope people are happy with their gyms!

[@Mariners4405]

Trying to name each barbell Gluck owns at 6:40 from top to bottom. 1 Rogue Bella Boneyard 2 Rogue Ohio Black Zinc 3 Rogue Deadlift Boneyard 4 Fringe Sport Midas' Revenge 5 Rogue Power Stainless n Cerakote 6 Unsure, GUNGNIR Allrounder??? 7 Fringe Sport Wonder Bar 20KG 8 Bells of Steel Power Barenaked 9 Titan Fitness Economy 10 REP Fitness Cambered Swiss 11 Bells of Steel Arch Nemesis I don't see the best of the bunch?!? Where's the Amazon Yaheetech, rated 4.7 with +1k reviews? Probably stored above the fireplace mantle for special occasions for when the Queen visits. Keep making great videos. I support the Glucks. You can never have enough Barbells and MORE COWBELL TOO!!!

[@GlucksGym]

That list is probably dead on. Didn't I do a b roll and the Yaheetech is purposefully on the floor below the others 😂 thanks for the support!

[@andrewkitchenuk]

Start with a landmine set up,a bench and a few dumbbells. You can get a decent workout with just those. Look at utube vids for landmine workouts. 💪

[@Sadtiric]

Got a bit of a technical question. Do you know how the affiliate links work? I feel bad that I didn't know about your affiliate link before I got my PR-4000, but I want to use it for my upcoming AB-4100 (in purple cause it burns my eyes and no pain, no gain, right?) but I noticed that I get your affiliate code on the home page URL, but once I click on anything moving away from that, the extra code goes away. I want to make sure that any purchases I make moving forward are using your affiliate links as I'm grateful for your insight, and I don't want to mess it up. As far as you know, does it re-apply your affiliate code at checkout?

[@GlucksGym]

It's supposed to work on whatever you purchase during that session after the intial click. So you can click directly or just use the general link to their site and find for what you want from there. Don't worry about it I get people reading out to me all the time saying they forgot and apologizing and even some trying to email and call the company to fix it (for the record I don't think that last one works but the thought is very nice)

[@Sadtiric]

@@GlucksGym Well, I've got your link hub bookmarked and I'll start through there and hope it goes through! Just waiting on that leg roller attachment to come back in stock in a few weeks! Thanks for all your help!

[@120soldier]

I’m not joking the $79.00 fitness gear bar is probably better than that econo Titan bar. T I got two of them both came with egg shaped edge 😫 . Great video 👍🏼

[@GlucksGym]

I personally hate that fitness gear bar. I joked about the Titan specs but the only spec on that thing is the weight limit which in my experience is pretty accurate, we bent ours easily.

[@easterneuropeantracksuit3312]

Gluck, what’s the disadvantage of a squat stand as opposed to a half rack?

[@GlucksGym]

For the most part, squat stands aren't as stable and have less attachments that are compatibilite as well as less ability to add on. .

[@danielpicerni24]

You should try to be more sarcastic. Lol. Love the vid. You scared me away from Craigslist for good. That gym equipment you showed was frightening. What was that some kind of hamstring curl? 🤣

[@satinderjit4]

Do you have spiders living under the mats? What about mold?

[@GlucksGym]

Spider live everywhere in a garage gym except under the mats. We have good air flow and I run the dehumidifier when it's humid so no issues with mold here though in an older video I pick one up (long before my current setup) to show what it can look like under there.

[@squealer42]

That damn Titan swirling crap bar really takes the meme cake. My wrist starts reliving a hairline fracture just thinking about it.

[@GlucksGym]

Haha the Titan Pivoting Tricep bar is true gem of a piece of equipment

[@ttitschinger]

"And some good health insurance" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@GlucksGym]

I mean... Please don't cancel me

[@weic4567]

Trying to build a lifting platform, can i get away with 3 layers of plywood 3/4 without stall matts?

[@GlucksGym]

My old platform was plywood. It's in a ton of my videos just go back before the gym remodel to see it. Technically I don't have a video specially on it

[@weic4567]

@@GlucksGym saw you had stall mats on the sides, think it would hold on without them while deadlifting? everything plywood. ty gluck ! :)

[@SpenceHitt]

I’m still in the “convincing the Mrs we will be saving money” phase

[@GlucksGym]

Good luck with that phase 😂

[@emcduffie916]

Budget Safety/spotter arms for Rack? Did I miss those in another video?

[@GlucksGym]

No you didn't I mention spotters are times and probably in my After the Essentials video but I don't specifically talk about budget options. There's a few companies you could go with but it really depends on your rack.

[@emcduffie916]

@@GlucksGym oh nice. I’ve got the PRX Profile rack

[@michaelsutton1461]

Dude, you're killing me! The sex sling search! Holy S**t!!! Can't stop laughing.

[@GlucksGym]

I was wondering if people would notice those yoga hammocks 😂

[@michaelsutton1461]

@@GlucksGym Guess i revealed who I am since I knew exactly what it was! LOL

[@GlucksGym]

@@michaelsutton1461 hahaha

[@johnathanbusher9747]

John Wayne gacy, nice touch 😆

[@GlucksGym]

Wynie insisted on that one

[@LukesGarageGym]

BUDGET YOU SAY😍 yeah, after those 100th item, budget went out the door lol

[@GlucksGym]

As it always does haha

[@carps_gym]

Start with that bells of steel power bar

[@GlucksGym]

Great bar for the price!

[@vicenteochoa6498]

If you’re buying used make sure you compare the used price to what they would be new. Don’t just trust to find good deals used. For example last week I saw a boneyard deadlift bar for 350. He had the audacity to say they go 390 new. Which is a big lie. Boneyards go for 225 from rogue. 195 if they’re bare steel.

[@GlucksGym]

Great point! There's a lot of jerks out there.

[@GraveyFit]

Wait?!?! I've watched a years worth of videos touting all the best equipment and now you tell me I can do this cheaply and don't need a gold plated viking press??? Great content as always 😀 Random question on the gorilla tape for the mats - is that regular gorilla tape or the water proof gutter tape they have? It's more expensive but thinking it may be better at keeping sweat and water on top for cleaning.

[@GlucksGym]

It's regular 1.88" wide Gorilla tape. I also debated the water proof stuff and don't regret it BUT after the reno when we washed the floors we had to redo some of it.

[@justis142]

Grind fitness also has great racks got mine for 500 with weight pegs j cups safety arms pull up

[@moisesojeda5647]

People never mention liquidators and auctions, ive gotten like NEW commercial equipment for so so cheap. Anything like urethane dumbbells, cal plates and commercial bars.

[@GlucksGym]

Honestly I didn't even think of that

[@YoToddYo]

Platform? Do you not bolt into it?

[@edward3553]

Yooo! Can I get a link to that ball!

[@GlucksGym]

Now I'm trying to remember if I made a joke about a ball or actually showed something... I have no clue

[@alrocky]

Amazon: Parallel Halo Power Wrist Ball $15.99

[@GlucksGym]

@@alrocky Ohhh haha see, I forget my own jokes

[@alrocky]

@@GlucksGym 0:53 2:41 One's imagination can run wild so I pretend not to notice. FYI Sprung for Rep PR-4k with your A. Link (wish there was confirmation) considering Ares and likely AB-4100. Enjoy your commentary.

[@GlucksGym]

@@alrocky thanks! I'll make sure to buy more things with that money 😂 great rack and happy to hear you're enjoying the content

[@LostKatamori]

I'm glad you were able to make your drone a tax write off for a garage gym channel lol

[@GlucksGym]

Haha I wish. Bought that years ago

[@PhotonGames]

Hey do you have any advice for neck training at home? I wanted to buy a neck flex pro but they're 100+ dollars. But nothing else has all the adjustments and attachment points and stuff.

[@GlucksGym]

I'm the wrong guy for that one. Sorry, no help there

[@sonofashepherd6668]

Are stall mats still needed when using bumper plates? I do have some iron dumbbells though. Would it still be worth getting the stall mats?

[@GlucksGym]

I prefer them for other reasons vs just the plates hitting the ground. When I need to kneel, lie down, or really anything where I touch the ground they're not as cold and rough. They can smooth out the surface depending what your floor is. I still prefer them because it's another layer of shock absorption that isn't traveling through that expensive equipment (and to you). They're not required but they're definitely needed but mats provide better grip, honestly the list goes on

[@sonofashepherd6668]

@@GlucksGym thanks for the input! You ever thought about doing a livestream of sorts? Btw, in Gluck We Trust 😭👏🏼

[@GlucksGym]

I have thought about that but I'm not sure I'm big enough that anyone would show up 😂 just me talking to myself and I can do that anytime

[@threefeetoffun]

"So It's Come to This: A Gluck's Gym Clip Show"

[@GlucksGym]

You can't take have made it without one. And it's supposed to be the into to the series haha

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi iam possibly thinking about getting a Olympic weight set iam using a 7 ft standard barbell bar rated for 400 pounds don't really need it but I would like to have one iam into stringth training

[@GlucksGym]

Check out the playlist or videos linked in this video ad they have a ton of suggestions

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Ok thanks I will

[@NoFate247]

We're doing drones now!🤯🚀

[@GlucksGym]

Gotta step it up haha

[@baylee0831]

1:03 i have met u tho so what does that make me

[@GlucksGym]

A sucker for punishment?

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

For the algorithm

[@GlucksGym]

😊 What a guy

[@mvzpodcast]

Everyone in my area selling used gym equipment have had ridiculous prices.

[@GlucksGym]

Where I am it hasn't been much of a bargain as of late either but they're coming down

[@NoFate247]

I am so far behind in the race, I think I am winning

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha that's good

[@davidbenning10]

I drank the Kool-aid. Now I’m out $7,000. I am also now out of the house because explaining why a home gym is necessary was unsuccessful 🙃

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha yes! I'm celebrating the gym not the being booted out part but at least you've got a nice place to stay 😂

[@davidbenning10]

@Gluck's Gym Yes haha 😂 that REP Fitness AB-5200 is pretty comfy and I can adjust it any way I want for sleeping 😆

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

Literally just got a 3rd barbell (unboxing video coming soon!) and had to explain to her that it was sent by accident but we better keep so we don't have to pay $50 return shipping. 😆

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah they don't believe it for long 😂

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@@GlucksGym We've been together for 22 years now. She sees through my BS instantly. 😅

[@Sboarder-ul6cr]

SearchTempest has been a Godsend for piecing together my vintage weight set. FB Marketplace sucks - the distance and "sort by recent" filters never worked for me. I've had different height stall mats! Even with the same texture from the same store (but different pallet). I wouldn't say Gorilla Tape looks better, I see it as a necessary evil.

[@GlucksGym]

I think gorilla tape looks better than your mats slowly moving apart and junk getting between the seams 😂 you're right with marketplace and certain things. The only York Deep dish I've seen lately are 1k a plate and not in good shape.

[@ushuaia6284]

John Wayne the goat

[@jerryhayter1102]

When you figure out the things to buy for the wife in the home gym that actually make her forget about how much I spent... please fill me in cause I'm in deep...

[@GlucksGym]

If I ever figure it out then by that point I'll probably have already gotten myself so far down in the hole that I'll never realize I solved the problem

[@carps_gym]

Back when he only had 5 benches lol 😂

[@GlucksGym]

Don't I have 6 in this one?! Don't short me! Also I'm going back down to 6 soon because I have another on the way 😂

[@pierrekinnander9309]

First?

[@baylee0831]

NOOOO U BEAT NE

[@GlucksGym]

Woo! Kick that Baylee to the side

[@bingjeffrey93]

A comment for the Algorithm

[@GlucksGym]

Let's hope that algorithm gets to work

[@petemiller1220]

I don’t know you…… and have no reason to trust you…… so thanks for the advice!!!!

[@GlucksGym]

My plan is working!

[@fedguy9182]

Waste of money having that many bars. Get a good power bar and general purpose bar and good to go for powerlifting

[@AntoLeNice]

That dude with the cute outfit is hot AF, I'd buy his foot pics

[@GlucksGym]

I've gotten a few foot pics from him, very expensive but worth it.

[@kznsky14]

So you're hatin' on 35's now!

[@GlucksGym]

Now? Always 😂

[@1882dmac]

People judge 35s but give 2.5 etc "change plates" a pass. 🙄 35s save space 25+ 10=35 look ma I'm a scholar 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@GlucksGym]

Damn the math does add up...

[@baylee0831]

FIRST

[@baylee0831]

im sad to report i was late because i was in a basement in queens, i, baylee lacroix, promise to be better and never be the second comment again. please comment back ‘brave’ if you believe in me to be first again

[@GlucksGym]

Such deceit and lies! Oh, I was supposed to say brave

[@baylee0831]

@@GlucksGym I WAS IN A BASEMENT IN QUEENS

[@baylee0831]

@@GlucksGym thank you for saying brave it makes me feel seen

[@Xavier.Phoenix]

Cross fitters need good health insurance 😩😭😂🤣

[@GlucksGym]

At least you weren't offended 😁

[@Jake-ru8yi]

booooost

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

This comment isn’t so much for the channel producer as if it is for other viewers. I have another take on flooring. It’s a huge part of the aesthetics of your gym. I dislike the stall mats with duct tape on every seam. I purchased 848 square feet of 1/2” rubber tiles for $2816. I like the looks and performance of them. Stall mats or tiles depends upon budget or preference, but I personally think people downplay the look of their flooring, when it’s a major component of the look. It’s at least as important as the walls, etc.

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

So if you like stall mats and duct tape…great But don’t choose it because “who cares it’s just the floor…”