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[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Which home gym would you rather have? Watch Jonathan’s video at NoFate here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafEl35rgq1obacsi=iB2q971Hn-VNzBsZ

[@NoFate247]

Half way through and nervous you might have done better than me....we shall see

[@fwiffo42]

This build is the winner for me. The rack, barbell, and plates will have the most versatility and ability to grow with you.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thank you, sir! Appreciate you tuning in!

[@NoFate247]

Jump rope!!!! Yes yes yes

[@carps_gym]

This one was a fun one to watch

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

But who won!?!? 😂

[@squealer42]

That $1980 build is just the tip of the iceberg due to gateway drug power rack, while Jonathan's build has a potential escape route.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

The best comment ever!!!! 😅 So true!!

[@terrifictylertime6232]

Let’s goooo

[@daryljump1768]

Love your build. First time on your channel. I think you win this competition.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Yes!!!! Welcome aboard! Thank you!!!

[@jamesodonoghue5818]

I think you got him.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Yes!!!!!! Whoop! I vote for me! Thanks for watching!

[@NoFate247]

I may just disagree 😅

[@jamesodonoghue5818]

@@NoFate247 Sorry, gotta have a barbell.

[@NoFate247]

@@jamesodonoghue5818 that's fair!

[@GarageGymLifeMedia]

Philosophically I prefer the barbell and plates option but this challenge to me is a to create a build for someone who’s getting started and I prefer Jonathan’s basic approach if I were just getting started. I would likely grab the Crandall Fitness Adjustable Bench, then I would build slowly over time to get the BoS barbell, rack and plates.

[@NoFate247]

Thank you for checking in!!!! I am excited for your Friday podcast

[@GarageGymLifeMedia]

@@NoFate247 it's going to be great! Make sure you come ready with questions for Clark Bartram about getting jacked and staying that way FOREVER!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for watching!!!!!

[@carps_gym]

Yeah another bumper option if your on the East coast would be Home grown lifting in KY. In the past, they’ve had some really thick 45s, but they recently came out with a new thinner 45 and they’re pretty durable plates, but they are that crumb rubber variety.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for the info!

[@SacCycle]

Awesome!

[@andrewstearns9276]

I actually feel a rack with barbell and bumpers are a better baseline/foundation than only dumbbells and kettlebells. Nice job!!!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

I agree! Appreciate the support, and thank you for checking the video out. I appreciate it!

[@Mrwatson185]

Chheeecking in from NoFate’s channel. You got a new sub here sir!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thank you! Yes! Appreciate it!

[@NoFate247]

Thank you my guy

[@NoFate247]

I could get beach body ready with a flybird bench 😅

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

😂🎉😂

[@rayjbb1494]

This was a great build for 2k. Titan sure has some steals with the rack and rings. Instead of the belt I think I’d have gone for Rogue’s pull up package with a 40lb, 65lb and 95lb band for $71.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for watching! Bands would have been an excellent choice.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Yes!!!!

[@NoFate247]

You come to Boston I will buy you a few beers

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Deal!!!

[@MF-hz6xx]

I’m under 700. Squat rack and adjustable stand alone bench Weights off marketplace and you gotta keep cash in hand. Stuff goes quick Titan, yes 4 all for sure. Basement Home made a ball bearing cable setup and got an assortment of pull down accessories. Works great

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Well done, sir !

[@aptn22]

This is the way more practical set up. Most people can get real strong with just a barbell, plates and budget rack. I think the rings are a waste! The jump rope was all I needed for cardio forever. Loved the 2k set up tho. I think I would have forgone the rings and bought some bands or a foam roller.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, I’m not sure I would use the rings much but lots of people rave about how much you can do with them. Great idea with bands. Missed that! Thanks for watching!

[@aaronchristensen3798]

Both builds look good and would work for most people. As a beginning lifter I started with adjustable dumbbells and a homemade bench as that is what I could afford, then just put the money I would have used on a gym membership into new equipment. Now have a rack, weights and several bars. Given the choice between dumbbells or a barbell and rack, I think the rack is just more fun and easier to continue to build on as you gain strength, so I have to give this one to Brimhall Barbell Club.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Great feedback! Lots of great options! Thanks for watching!

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Great selections, and fun video!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for checking it out!!!!!!

[@NoFate247]

It wasn't fair cause he is so much stronger than me and needs more weight

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

😂 I’m not sure about that!!!!

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

@@BrimhallBarbellClub I am pretty sure about that. NoFate is my dude, but that one is not exactly subjective 😂

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

@@babygiantbarbell1014 haha. No question. You move some major weight!

[@Josh_TXGarageStrength]

Brimhall, you take home the win today! Both are no doubt very effective gyms for anyone. Though the rack and barbell are more my training style and what I’d go with. Nothing but love, Jonathan!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Yes! Thank you, sir!!!! Appreciate you watching!!!!!

[@Josh_TXGarageStrength]

@@BrimhallBarbellClub Besides bragging rights, you got a sub as well 😎. Nice review.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Double yes!!!!!!!!

[@scooobyj8714]

Great overall build

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thank you!!!! It was harder than I expected!

[@Jordan-th8ps]

I’m going with NoFates build because it is very similar to what I started with and did me well

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

His build was super solid and tough to beat. No doubt there. Thanks for watching! 🎉

[@NoFate247]

Helps that I am not that strong

[@valerie2329]

Wow! You both did a great job! I think what it really boils down to is what you enjoy using the most. Really good tip on Extreme Fitness Equipment. I bought my plates from them and was able to drive to their warehouse to pick them up. I would have forgone the Rogue equipment. Instead I would just use a tennis ball for the landmine on my barbell, get a rope from Target and belt at my local sporting goods or on Amazon. That would have saved some money. Also I would just have gotten maybe a set of 45s as bumpers. The rest of the plates can just be iron ones, much cheaper and with the 45s on the height will be right for your deadlifts. That set up works well as long as you don’t drop the bar when you lift. And let’s face it. NOBODY ever stops adding equipment!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for watching! Are you happy with your plates from EFE? And the tennis ball definitely would work! Appreciate you checking the videos out. 🎉

[@valerie2329]

@@BrimhallBarbellClub Yes. I ended up getting a set of the rubber coated plates and they are great.

[@mattv9240]

Both channels have good $2K builds. I'd go NoFate247 if space was a concern and Brimhall if it wasn't. So tie?

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

I’ll take it! 🤣

[@scooobyj8714]

Could you guys have used the rogue boneyard to get a bar? Only 1/4 way through the video and already am thinking how to save. Haha. This is an awesome competition.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

I almost went that direction! We could have and I almost did.

[@NoFate247]

Could have but I guess those are more expensive than BOS when shipping is factored in

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

@@NoFate247 indeed. It was more expensive. I priced it out.

[@scooobyj8714]

@@NoFate247 I think you are right. The S&H prob would have made the BY more expensive. But great builds by both of you. My preferred gym would be both your builds combined!!!! Haha.

[@ruvamsi]

Any budget gym build that doesn't include rings would lose all credibility for me, nice save at the end! I'd find a way to squeeze resistance bands and lifting straps into the budget

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

I can’t believe I almost forgot them! In hindsight, bands would have been a good addition. Thanks for watching!

[@themalloftheinternet5682]

I like both gym builds, but i favor barbells over dumbbells if i cant have both so i give the win to brimhall, sorry Johnathan. Also i just subscribed to this channel.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thank you, sir! Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@mattv9240]

Good options in your video. Subscribed! FYI, Amazon has CAP budget bumper plates for 88 cents per pound (45's) and Signature Fitness cast iron for $1.11 per pound (45's). I did buy some cast iron, they're great for the price but nowhere near the quality of my Rogue deep dish plates. Haven't bought any of the CAP bumpers but I might. I have some Fringe Sport bumper plates on the way now but may grab a couple of the CAP due to the price. Maybe you can add an affiliate link in the description to give your viewers a more budget option?

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Good information! Thanks for watching!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

I don’t have any affiliate links yet. I’m working on it though! Thanks for the feedback.

[@jtam222]

Nice build. I would have added loadable dumbbell handles and a spud inc type pulley system into this - that would be great to complement the barbell movements. Could save by going with a PR 1100 type rack instead of 3x3

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Cool idea! I almost added the Spud Inc. pulley.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Jack, Hey man, I have seen some of ETE's stuff and it looks fabulous They have a power rack with built in functional trainer that looks Outstanding, matter of fact when I ran across it, I documented the company and the rack in my little black book of weightlifting information. I only keep valuable info, company names, reviewers I watch, and equipment I would buy in there. Yep, you're in there. I live in NC and would love to go see their warehouses. Where are their warehouses in NC located. I am in Rockingham which is 75 miles East of Charlotte and 70 miles south of Raleigh. I never knew they had warehouses in NC Thnkx Man Take Care

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

They have locations in Charlotte, NC, Greensboro, NC and Virginia Beach, VA in addition to the four CA locations.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

And thanks for watching!!!!

[@bobbyhunt3009]

@@BrimhallBarbellClub Oh man, Charlotte, I used to live there. It's an hour and a half drive, Thnkx man I will get there asap

[@kidbrown2010]

I bought a $150 bench from amazon. Worst and only mistake I made in my budget gym. Benching is fine, but movements where I'm pulling load horizontally like cable rows or presses, the bench drags. It's a nightmare. I was completely short sighted and only thinking of benching when I bought it. You want a *heavy duty* bench. Something that weights enough and with no slack.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Yup. You nailed it. Easy mistake to make. My biggest mistake initially was flooring.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyhunt3009]

I like your Gym build, you did a Great job on it, only 2 things different I would've done, I know you don't care what I would've done different but I figure you wont mind too much to hear my changes. I would've gotten iron plates, the Standard black plates probably from REP or whoever offers them cheaper and has free shipping and I would added wristwraps instead of the landmine bomb on the Rogue 3 ships free. Other than that I think you hit a Homerun on the Gym build. Take Care

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Good picks! I should have taken a closer look at iron plates.

[@NoFate247]

I do love me a land mine

[@CarnivoreKipp]

I was shocked you went with the ab3100 it’s only rated for 700lb where the ab3000 is rated for 1000 and you’re a powerlifter.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Well, I own the AB 3000. It was a general build not a powerlifting specific build. The AV3100 is plenty for the vast majority of people but maybe I should have found a way to get the AB3000 in there. Thanks for watching.

[@harrywebster6752]

Pull up bar tips it in favour of Jonathan

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

He is tough to beat! Thank you for watching!