Building a Budget Rogue Fitness Home Gym in 2023!

[@kevinjones15]

Would love to see a REP fitness version of this video. Think it would be more in the range of a “budget” home gym. Appreciate all y’all do!!

[@drewstein5403]

I second this

[@bobnewkirk7003]

Agreed, I just saw a vid for the Rep Ares and it seems like a real solid option to get some cable work in. Would be interested in seeing how its integrated into video like this.

[@stottinnewbrough8914]

I third this! lol we need a REP video

[@ElijahG98]

Which is exactly how I built my gym. Stuff feels higher quality than cheap amazon junk but cost a lot less than Rogue.

[@taylorrobertson480]

I was thinking the same thing, Id love to see a budget of $5000 for Rep video

[@sethnordell717]

That was an AWESOME video Coop! would love to see TITAN or REP fitness but also would like to see what you would recommend for people to want a budget gym for certain types of working out. IE crossfit gym, powerlifting gym or a cardio focused gym. That kind of stuff would be cool to see what you recommend.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Great idea, we've written articles on the topic, but I'll get to work on some for here as well. - Coop

[@KBCoachingLLC]

Yes please!!

[@cadenwagner1268]

Definitely need a powerlifting gym video! Most videos feel more catered to CrossFitters

[@derekjensen2229]

@@GarageGymReviews Please do REP!

[@DavidDoingLife]

Awesome ideas Seth. I 10000% agree

[@ct2020]

Would love to see you re-build this gym during the matte black sale and compare. Doesn't have to be the exact same items, but build a really comparable gym using matte black deals and see how much better the deals are.

[@NoFate247]

I love budget and I love rogue.....but if Ghosbusters has taught us anything.....Don't Cross the Streams

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

Brother, I love your channel. You are the biggest China/Rep fan in existence. 😂 I don’t think you’d spend $1.00 more to buy something made in your home nation. So yeah, Rogues not for you.

[@NoFate247]

@@youngcouplesparty9006 weird🤷‍♂️. I have a whole KZbin series with over a dozen videos highlighting American made home gym equipment. 🤷‍♂️

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

That’s awesome

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

That’s awesome

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

That’s awesome

[@Real28]

I have the Monster Lite in my garage in bright green. Easy to fold up when I need the room. Landmine attachment, spotter arms and weight arms. My plates are cheapos inherited from someone else, same with barbell. I added Bowflex dumbbells I found on sale and I have everything I could need for a while. Pretty cost effective.

[@mauricehorton9424]

How do you like the Monster Lite? That’s what I plan on putting in my workout room. Something that folds out the way when not in use.

[@jCHASEm87]

Coop! The people need a video where you you don't stick to a single company. With a variety of companies we can get way more value for the price.

[@lorenzob3400]

I sold my used car, spent the $6500 on Rogue equipment. It took me six months just to pick out everything I wanted. Best investment ever!!! Garage Gym Gang! 👊🏾

[@selfshack2061]

wow I starting building my home gym around Christmas time last year and have spent around $2500 doing so matching different brands, I find it insane that a budget gym is around 2500-3k but if you are on the edge about building one. its the best decision I have ever made!

[@LBJedi]

This was awesome! I’d love to see you do one for Rep; especially since they have that new Aries cable machine.

[@BOOMER-rs5qn]

That's what I was going to say. I recently purchased their power rack for my man cave living room. My son and I are using the hell out of it. Seems very well constructed and has the features we were looking for. I only paid around four hundred bucks, delivered to my house.

[@NJD1983]

One thing not mentioned is that if you buy an actual rack the shipping for the order is $75. That’s how I saved a ton on shipping when I set up my gym.

[@dmiller4088]

Kind of shocked no one mentions Costco that much. I got their full power rack for $500 and includes spotter arms, landmine attachment, pull up bar with different handles

[@AjaychinuShah]

I don't shop there. I shop Amazon & earnmart. 🎉🎉

[@dexmor3995]

Coop, just watched your visit to Thomas DeLauer’s gym, solid video and was stoked to see you two together. Keep up the great work.

[@DJIngoB]

I've been singing the praises for yokes for years, for the same reasons you cited. So happy for the affirmation. haha

[@AlfuhPAD]

The Yoke instead of a dedicated rack is a very interesting choice, I like it!

[@pspicer777]

Yup. I worry about bending my Olympic bar all the time. 😀. Great thoughts and very helpful. Thanks!

[@justinmarcella6357]

Coop, Great video! You just gave me an idea, for some reason i dismissed the yoke early on in buying a garage gym, but now i see you can add spotter arms and the center bar is adjustable. This opens up a whole range of new workout possibilities i could be doing with one piece of equipment. Cheers :)

[@joeriploeg5592]

I love your video’s! Can you make a one car garage home gym video? Doesn’t have to be on a budget. I focus on powerlifting, but it doesn’t have to be a powerlifting focused home gym. Probably a nice ideo for people without a lot of space! Keep up the work☺️

[@TheRC_Doctor]

I would love to see a similar video for REP and Titan.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Good idea! - Coop

[@markcrandall5800]

Honestly Titan is where it's at for the regular 9-5 home gym owner!!!!!

[@franc102]

So you are concerned with not being able to put on as many rubber bumper plates plates on the bar compared to steel plates, yet you went with the deep dish plates? Width on Rogue 45 lb rubber echo plate: 2.40" Width of Rogue 45 lb deep dish plate: 2.95"

[@brettbrown6377]

Would love to see a build-out using Titan Fitness equipment and/or REP Fitness equipment.

[@jclee172]

Rep, titan, bells of steel, Great Lakes girya, kettlebell kings, tru grit … I know not all of them supply whole gyms but just appreciate the research you do!!

[@AllieGator1038]

Loved this, cool to see how to think about a total setup in a gym rather than one piece of equipment.

[@greggoodenough5607]

Finally someone understands sometimes you just want to shop at just 1 store.

[@TorBoy9]

What a great exercise you've done. There's no one build for everyone, but going through the rationale for each piece of equipment is very useful for all of us. Thanks. hehe..skipping rope is a killer.

[@Bertziethegreat]

Titan fitness budget build, the king of Budget equipment

[@jdub8303]

Bells of steel just came out with a new rack that comes with a lot of attachments. Any review on that coming soon also do you know anything about there plates good bad cheap expensive. Seems like a good deal but unsure

[@Southernburrito]

I got a Rogue Ohio Power bar out of the Boneyard because of you. She’s lightning in my hand, The Medusa, & she’s a beauty 😗🎶 Absolutely perfect to me, dang she looks good. Most pleased. ⚡️👍🏻

[@gnawty4662]

Working on my conditioning and mobility. Next stop - gains, big weights, and racks. Awesome suggestions. I never thought about the Yoke❤ Thank you GGR

[@danredmond5589]

Not so much other companies, but a Craigslist or EBay version. Obviously, it would be illustrative as the kit wouldn’t always be available, but would be an interesting project to see what you can achieve at a specific moment in time.

[@Dsquaredforever]

I'm moving soon and looking at their yoke. It doubles as a squat rack, can take accessories, and it's a freaking yoke/rack in the same price range as less versatile racks.

[@MalaRhynn]

I've been looking at how to make a gym at home this week and you've been a huge help. Thanks for the years of content!

[@ErnestoOchoa912]

Awesome video! I’m putting in drywall this week in my garage so I can build a home gym and this is a start. How about a video like this but for low budget, medium budget, high budget? I’ve had about 8k worth of product in my cart at rogue fitness but I have hesitated to pull the trigger because that’s a lot of money. If you were able to do a low, med, high it could help in figuring out what I should buy lol.

[@michaelhennessy5672]

Love the recommendations! I am building a home gym from scratch, will get a rack and the air bike also. Other than that, will follow your recommendations and buy in one go in November. Keep the videos coming!!

[@perwennerberg1998]

I look forward to Coops budget picks of the Eleiko lineup. 😂

[@bryanbatts]

Awesome. A next level budget Rogue build. Would be awesome if you could save the cart with a link and we can just click it. Then delete or add from your suggestion. Incredible research you have done!!

[@zfortyounce]

Haven't watched until the end so I am not sure what Coops tips on saving are going to be. But when I bought my home gym from Rogue the total with shipping was around $4,700. I didn't realize until after I checked out that if you spend $5,000 that the shipping is free. So I could have bought a lot more equipment and spent around $300 more and got a lot better value. Just something to keep in mind if you are looking to do something like this.

[@matthewarnold2802]

Rogue really should have a pop up reminder when you are that close to $5k. Shows they don’t want to advertise savings.

[@Dean_O.]

Bells of Steel

[@YourFavoriteLibertarian]

REP FITNESS! Mostly to justify my purchases hehehe. I got way more gym for the same price as the Rogue total. Stainless steel bar and cable attachments, EXTREME knurling, Lat/row, adjustable bench, bumpers. It's going to be siiiiiiiiiick!

[@mostly-for-comments5565]

I'd like to see a Bells of Steel video. I bought there light commercial rack a year ago because it was the only 72-inch rack I could find that did not need to be bolted down. I wish I could justify buying there new 3x3 rack since it's the only way I know of to get a lat pulldown with a short Seeling.

[@johnpenningtoniii2086]

Yes please more budget builds from other companies would be awesome for comparison or like specializing like empower lifting or bodybuilding or sports or etc

[@chibuckeye]

Cool what do you think of the “combo rack” (bench + squat)

[@hayze828]

You should do a video about equipment for home gyms on upper floors. I sadly can’t have nice things like barbells and squat racks

[@grooviesphotos6055]

Black Friday is coming up would love to see a budget home gym for beginners multiple sites just the best bang for your buck equipment.

[@EnlightenedResponse]

I love my Rouge Stainless Steel Ohio Power bar. I think it's worth the investment especially if you are putting it in your garage where it has moisture exposure. I also started with 500 lbs of Rogue Deep Dish plates. Glad I got them when I did! Just looked at the price and they are $330 more than what I paid.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Fantastic bar and I do think it's a good value. Deep dish are the plates I train with most often as well. - Coop

[@brentgoats3136]

@@GarageGymReviews I'd even go with a Boneyard version of the Ohio bar to shave off a couple of bucks, if any are available. We have two and they're both great! EDIT: Now i'm at that part of the video where you mention the Boneyard equipment! 🤦‍♂

[@EnlightenedResponse]

@@GarageGymReviews How are you dealing with the side effects of lifting the deep dish plates? People keep asking if I am an NFL linebacker and each rep of 225+ that I do ends up growing 1 additional chest hair. At this point my chest looks like Austin Powers and my wife is so confused... she doesn't know if she should shag me now or shag me later.

[@Bryguy8888]

Titan fitness budget gym up next! Good video!

[@wisconsinstrength]

R3 rack, boneyard bar and echo bumpers. The R3 rack saves space, yet has band pegs, westside hole spacing, regular and fat bar pull-up options. The echo bumbers are legit and similar width and density to competition plates. If you pull over 500 lbs then you might need steel plates.

[@MrFlisnoid]

Can you do a similar video for REP fitness equipment? Thank you, I love your platform.

[@swimingaschamber4745]

In Thailand you can get a similar set up for under 300usd

[@TheGlobalNobles]

Best video you have done…!!! Suggest doing this with bells of steel

[@dmitrik5566]

I just checked out Rogue Fitness canada, and prices are crazy expensive.

[@HunterAMG]

I feel like there are some BIG saving left on the table here. For example, you can buy some of the barbell and bumper plates packages that they offer, which from what I can see are really good value. The cheapest one I see now is only $665 and includes an echo barbell, 2x 45s, 25s and 10s + OSO barbell collars + has free shipping. Also the cheapest bumper plates available are actually the US-Mil specs ($160 for 2x 45lbs vs $190 for 2x 45lbs for the echo ones). If you buy a power rack instead of a yoke you also can take advantage of the $75 max shipping.

[@christopherniblock1752]

Have you ever done a video of how you would outfit your gym if starting from scratch? Not a cheap or money-no-object but more like a best value/use. Maybe a $5k, $10, & $15k levels?

[@Bearded360]

Why the heck haven’t I ever thought of the yoke as a rack? Thanks Mr. Coop!

[@bvp794]

You should do a best value version with multiple brands!

[@ericswart3786]

I understand this post is almost a year old and I really like it. What I would love to see, if possible, is a home gym on a budget of series, one that is the cheapest possible and then maybe ones that move up by $500 increments. Even if this were just a list on the website, I would love that (If it's already on the website, I apologize, I haven't checked). I have about $2,500 I can spend, and with some of the older videos, the just don't seem to fit for what I'm looking for. I think I'll take the suggestion and wait until November to get the gym since all these sites do black Friday. If you could do a build your gym on black Friday, that would be even better. I love you content, thanks for all the great work.

[@MoreSoNowThanEver]

Love it 👍 Very similar to the gym I’m getting together just no weights. When it’s all done it’ll be centered around a TRX/Rings hanging off a wall mounted pull up bar. Only thing I have that’s not here is Plyo Boxes and kettlebells. All Rogue except for the Plyobox, idk Rogue just isn’t making a good Plyobox right now. I like the 1 box you flip around to 3 heights everyone else makes. Mobility focused and body weight is the goal 👍 If I ever get light enough I wanna start looking at rock climbing. Nothing crazy, just think it would be cool to boulder around. Anyone over there at Garage Gym Reviews into climbing?

[@stevesorensen9648]

That was very informative and quite comprehensive. Thank you 👍

[@jfox11000]

At the end of the day Dicks Sporting Goods is where it’s at ! Coop needs to review dicks gym equipment cause I absolutely love it !!! And it’s actually affordable compared to Rogue which is ridiculous priced

[@cranedaddy678]

Wow I think we have different definitions of "budget"! I just ordered a pretty much new complete gym, PR-4100 Folding rack (($449 41inch depth) with spotter arms and some weight storage pins) and AB-4100 adjustable bench ($399) from REP ($1120), MX85 MXSelect adjustable dumbbells ($599), and a regular full size olympic barbell and 230 lbs of bumper weights from Fray Fitness ($520 shipped) $2239 Total but I didn't get the cable system or jump rope etc. I thought about scouring facebook marketplace for used bars and weights but that can get exhausting dealing with all the flaky people on there.

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

Literally the first thing he said is everyones budget is different

[@stephanieherbert215]

Hey Coop, do you have a video reviewing all the different ROUGUE rigs and racks? I like the idea in this video but I would like to have something I can also do banded and kipping pull-ups on. Thanks!

[@TatumVayavananda]

Coop! I’m having to downsize to a place without a garage. How can I protect my small set up from humidity and rust if I have to store my equipment outside? Is there anything I can coat my rack with? I have a simple set up - Rogue SML squat rack, weight tree, bar, bumpers, power blocks. Thank you so much for the amazing service you provide; you’ve changed my life!

[@StrongMindandBody]

Practical concern--I have wondered about it--my take right now is that I have had tools stored outside--they need to be covered with a tarp and you just have to do (daily wiping down when used or inclement weather) otherwise periodic maintenance for rust--and the tools continue to work fine but they don't look as good over time.

[@ndi5670]

Get RX’D has great fitness products as well. Just purchased a Get RX’D mens 20kg. “Rocket” Barbell on sale. Lifetime warranty against functionality AND bending. 2 pin bearings and 2 oversized oil impregnated bushings. Hard chrome sleeves and bar, 216k tensile strength. 28mm handle (Olympic Competition Standards). Available in zinc coating as well. Woman’s bar too. All for a sale price of $ 160!

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

Rouge and Budget in the same title, unheard of unholy , hell has cometh to my home gym

[@42Oking42O]

You should do a bells of steel version of this and review more of their products in general, lots of fellas I follow on this platform have good things to say. Would love a comparison of them to rogue. Thanks!

[@BiggDaddy479]

I think REP is the natural progression in this series

[@DanielBrandt77]

I would say a REP fitness gym would be cool

[@mandubabulam]

i think for a true budget build the loadable dumbbell handles would be a solid choice

[@hunterwade6508]

Should make a budget "powerlifter's home gym" build. combo rack, kilos etc. Would be very interesting to get your opinion on what you think is essential.

[@eriknylander6508]

I would love to see Eleiko

[@balancedfordaylight1]

I wanna a titan fitness home gym video cause why not

[@Duar1503]

Same

[@paulthornton4218]

Can you do an Eleiko one? It would be great to see the Ferrari of gyms done cheap.

[@austinb3560]

Try the most expensive version of CAP equipment! That would be interesting haha

[@nicholasvaillancourt]

Bells of steel would be cool. They seem to have great products at a great price!

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Do rep and Titan budget home gym build

[@prestonTwilson]

Would love a Bolt fitness version of this been looking at their stuff hard since you mentioned their 20% off for Black Friday

[@jfox11000]

If you want budget , go with a FITNESS gear pro half rack at Dicks sporting goods , paid like $400 for the rack and go with a ethos 500lb with 45lb bar for like $400 then buy some extra bumper plates at wal mart dirt cheap online ! Your welcome ! Just as good as rogue I’ve had my set for a couple years and no issues ! Also grab rubber mats from tractor supply company at $50 each for 4x6’s

[@gronith]

As a Canadian I would love to see a Squat Racks Canada build.

[@Yourbody_MYCHOICE]

My rogue setup was roughly $1100 during Covid. Now the same setup is $1400. Inflation lol

[@highstax_xylophones]

Excusion is more like it. It was already doubled during covid excused as low inventory/high demand.

[@Reyas]

Haha I just noticed where your desk was 😄

[@samuele.marcora]

Dear Coop, could you please do a review of best short barbells for those training in small gyms?

[@GarageGymReviews]

Great idea. I'll start working on a list. - Coop

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Bells of STeel just came out with Deep Dish e coat plates with +/-1% weight tolerance! Whooooooo....

[@GarageGymReviews]

Saw those, look sweet! - Coop

[@jesseproett3168]

I’d like to see the budget version as well as the crème de la gym versions. Both based on the same size constraints of a 2-car garage.

[@elktough777]

A Rep Fitness one would be cool

[@GarageGymReviews]

You've got it! - Coop

[@fknrandom808]

"If I had this Rogue setup." While sitting in the ultimate Rogue monster rack with lever arms, utility bench, Rogue Rhino, etc. 😆

[@ThePirateburke86]

Assault will last longer than Echo and assault will send you parts for free. Rogue only sends a new bike when it’s in warranty, and will not send parts. Just buy the Warrior CF set. It’s free shipping and costs the same with more options

[@chadpharris]

Great video as always! It'd be cool to see what your build out thoughts on Stray Dog Fitness.

[@pilotsam100]

Can you do a video for your Canadian viewers? Great vid as always, Coop +Team!

[@michaelptm2269]

Amazing! Thank you!!

[@hawxyjchen9509]

I am really eager to see this type of video in Repfitness version. Thanks! Rogue and Eleiko are too expensive for me.

[@DerekKuryliw]

Let's see a Titan and Valor Fitness build out!

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Details galore as always, Fine job Coop I must confess though I am a REP man, Yeah they take forever getting equipment to me and that gets frustrating but their prices for their quality cannot be beat for Value, IMO. Only Rogue item I own is the USA Aluminum collars, like U said they are the best.

[@henryjrgonzalez5503]

Bells of steel

[@Jam15125]

Love these videos. Not sure I entirely agree that gym rings and a ring hanger are in my budget essentials but I think I don't know how to use them properly!

[@grizgames6458]

Please do same concept but with rep and maybe even others

[@breathlessMay]

Great suggestions. Just the last bit about the collars: I feel that the Eleiko collars give an unparalleled functionality and the extra cost is totally worth it.

[@MushookieMan]

Collars are collars you damn fitness cultists are delusional

[@Mass3y0n3]

I’d like to see a budget setup built around different training styles: CrossFit, strongman, powerlifting, general fitness, etc. and go from there. It doesn’t have to be from the same company, but can be. Choose a dollar amount and build the above gyms held to that same $$$.

[@ZeroEthan]

Everyone is probably going to say Titan which would be cool, but I’d love to see a full CAP setup.

[@dubcee4694]

You should do a budget REP fitness home gym!

[@PD.EDITSS]

I am looking to build one but got no budget . Soon will have one. For now I have a pair of 4.5 kg and 2.4 kg concrete dumbbells, 13 kg concrete barbell and a pull up bar . I am looking to get a bench and some cheap weights to build my dream home gym. And I have just spent 3 dollars for the weights because I had left over cement and scrap and 12 dollars for the pull up bar , you don't need thousands of bucks to build a home gym .