Garage Gym Essentials (what every garage gym should have)

[@4justice002]

My garage gym needs a garage.

[@oscar2695]

Me too

[@Jason-ig8gx]

with this whole virus going down, i went down and bought 8 bags of peat gravel and made my own ghetto sandbags... and been using your sandbag workouts since then

[@Will_Reyes4]

Same man, working out with sandbags is pretty humbling too the awkward weight of it is so different

[@ivokraaier9740]

got 60 lbs/7 yds of anchor chain just like you, from a "pawn shop" in the harbour area.

[@randygentry1207]

Scrap metal recycle yards down here in Fla. you can buy iron plates just over what they pay for them...dirt cheap...I have 2000 lbs worth bought for less than 150 dollars

[@SzatStrength]

that's amazing! Wow i need to look into that

[@joshjohnston7388]

Holy shit dude... this isn't a big coincidence or anything but I've had so many youtube coincidences lately. Anyway I recognize you from Brian's channel. Been a year or more. I'm from Fla. Moved to CO (all altitude training all the time, yo!). But yeah man... the scrapper/junker culture is HUGE in Fla and it's amazing what you can drag away.

[@arielloza1671]

Can you ship some to me ? I can send you money on whatever app.

[@arielloza1671]

I’m in Texas

[@EdwardsNH]

Shipping would bring the price back up to whatever you could get on craigslist

[@tomk3478]

I'm putting my backyard gym together right now. Instead of a squat stand, I've got a yoke. I can use it for squats, benching, OHPs and such, but...well, it's a yoke. You know how awesome those are, after all. :)

[@mitchell8940]

I gotta a basement gym but I'm getting a yoke for my back yard so i can get a little vitamin d and get a lift in.

[@tomk3478]

The vitamin D thing is another advantage, that's for sure!

[@dacenmarus1618]

What is this yoke you mention? I work out in my yard with bars and weights, but I don't have a rack and would love to find a way that lets me do proper squats w/o a rack.

[@tomk3478]

It's a strongman implement that Rogue and a couple other companies put some holes in so it can double as a squat rack. I ordered mine from Titan because I'm broke. ( www.titan.fitness/t-3-yoke.html ). Rogue's are the Y-1, Y-2, and Y-3 and are all different heights. But the upside to a yoke over a squat stand is that you can do yoke carries, loading exercises, and even pull-ups if you get one that's tall enough.

[@dacenmarus1618]

That's brilliant. I wasn't even thinking of THOSE kind of yokes. I'll look into that. Thanks for the links. Honestly, since we were talking about backyard gyms i at first thought (hoped) you meant that you had figured out a way to use a horse or cattle yoke for squats.

[@fitdadexperiment-3eight797]

Second video I stumbled on... and a bit late to the show but I just want to say thank you for sharing man. Your positivity and creativity will take you far. Rogue and Powertec are a bit out of price range as I’m blessed with 5 kiddos and three dogs lol. But the Marcy Smith Machine with the plethora of attachments, Weider adjusble bench, fitness gear bench for three lifting stations with free weights are good to go. We also have the cable set up with the weighted elliptical, treadmill, running elliptical, hydronic rowing machine, sit up station, pull up stations, punching bag and speed bag, wife’s kickboxing standing bag. Our sandbags will be coming in either Monday or Tuesday, weather permitting... we just got a bunch of snow out here in Colorado. And she’s looking to buy us some quick adjust Dumbbells to add to the home gym. Down the line I plan to get a full blown powertec multi-station to throw in the garage. Plus we love hiking the trails out here. So I’ve recently picked up a GORUCK Rucker1.0. I’ll be picking up some plates for it aside from Rogue weight plates for my plate carrier. Eventually... I’d like to pick up the Brute Force weight Vest 2.0. Well... that’s our setup and our hopes for the future setup. 😁. Have a good one.

[@chrisgreen5365]

I started building mine on active duty, but deployed Soldiers used to make our own equipment all the time. This is valuable info if you are building on a budget

[@roonypa]

The coolest thing about this video is that it shows more so than anything what every gym needs is a person willing to put in the work and make themselves and everyone else better!

[@mr.potatohead6138]

Cool graphics on the walls too! I've got a little garage gym and actually got rid of the squat stand. Figure if Olympic lifters don't need them I'll just lift from the floor👌. Got a keg, bands, barbells, fat bar, rings, various handles that can attach to ceiling or weight, farmer's handles and a tire filled with concrete for a p.o.s sled(😣).

[@dragonfirefunctionalfitnes7925]

Ha, I was just expecting to see what you had in your garage. Didn't know that this vid was going to be so inspirational. It's good to know where dudes originated. Awesome job!

[@Angel_Ripoff]

Videos like these are so helpful and encouraging, Joey, thank you so much! Whether people are young and broke, or have families that take priority over gym memberships/equipment, many people can benefit from your knowledge and experience and still get their weight-training on! Rock on, buddy, and thanks again!

[@kevmoho]

Great vid Joey. Very informative. When I was building my home gym I thought I needed bumper plates which are really expensive. For a lot cheaper, I bought steel plates and built a platform and used some of the “saved” money to invest in a good quality barbell.

[@SzatStrength]

kevmoho heck yeah man!! Keep it simple and build over time :) you can save so much if you look in the right places!

[@ivanzugaj793]

Nice to see whole gym and some good stories. Also i must say that your channel is growing since i subbed you when you had few thousands subs,great to see it! Greatings from Croatia!

[@SzatStrength]

Ivan Zugaj love your support

[@scooobyj8714]

Great video. Great to see humble beginnings to a great facility.

[@casun3656]

Dumbbells, adjustable bench, power rack, barbell, bumper plates. All you really need. Throw in a plyo box, Assault bike, battle ropes and a functional trainer and you have the perfect gym!

[@Kgknipp]

Great stuff man, very inspiring. My "Covid Gym" is a rubbermaid storage tub full of water for deadlifts, and 2 giant handled kitty litter tubs for shrugs, curls, etc, as well as a 30lb kettlebell and I am quite satisfied with my results. Going to add a weighted vest to the mix and hopefully a keg and sandbag soon. Appreciate your content!

[@michaelarmitage3888]

This is the coolest gym I've ever seen!!!!!

[@pjm_219]

Because I homeschool my children, I had no choice to make a home gym. I totally agree with Craig's List being your friend. I've found most of my equipment on that. So, I have a squat rack with attachments to do pull downs and such. I bought a weight bench with weights that had 1 inch hole, then bought another bench for the weights. Now, I have a leg press machine, Titan short stack, over 400 lbs in Olympic weights, leg ext/hack squat machine, Olympic bar, bands, battle rope, rower and back extension machine. So, I'm pretty proud of my basement gym. Mom with thick thighs!!! Priceless!

[@alexsika7160]

Keep grinding it out man! Great content!

[@losthoglifting9684]

We are working on building out a “home” gym. Thanks for this video. I’ll post videos as progress continues

[@mandy7674]

This was really inspirational! Especially from a business standpoint..which I wasn't expecting. Really enjoyable content,loved all the little story's of how you got each item. It's clear you worked your ass off to get where you are!

[@Asymmetrical.athlete_]

I bought my rack back in 09 before all these attachments and cool shit was out. The only company that was out there was EliteFTS and it’s still going strong. I made my own yoke, football bar, farmers walk, and cambered bar. I’ve slowly added all kinds of things and now it’s something I am very proud of.

[@SzatStrength]

jacob carley that's awesome! I would be very proud of that!

[@Rjxmd]

my home gym has a bench press equipement (like a bench with arms to put the bar) 4 ajustable dumbells and a barbell and then 40 kg of iron wich i can put on the barbell or dumbells. im broke but im making good progress! I have an old table were i put the barbell and then i make kind of a lunge to do squats and then i do a back lunge to put the barbell on top of the table again hahaha ( i dont have money for a squat rack)

[@acecool72]

Right now all I have in my basement is a bow flex and a punching bag but I did order a pair of adjustable dumbbells

[@SussexMatt]

Love your videos, wish we had more gyms like this in the UK!

[@SzatStrength]

thank you! Maybe one day I'll open one there hah!

[@jamieavis1591]

There tonnes of gyms likes this in the uk

[@calebmay2270]

Appreciate recommending this to me

[@1sihingable]

Thanks for the inspiration😎👍🙏🙏🙏

[@wezedwards234]

Great video - nothing beats being broke for genuine innovation!

[@SzatStrength]

if there is a will, there is a way!

[@TheRaju991]

Amen to that!

[@nicholasevans9490]

Those little logs seem like they'd be awesome for to tricep bench work!

[@SzatStrength]

Nicholas Evans yo... I actually have never even though of using them. Genius

[@larrywallace2881]

The slam balls I don't actually slam them I throw them for distance > they don't screw your yard up.

[@bbuilder101]

Have you got a review or other video which talks about the Body solid cable trainer? Keep up the great content!

[@adamhawkins3513]

lots of good ideas

[@kingpen]

"Hook grip makes your thumb stronger, not texting." Preach it, lol~!

[@isthi000ify]

Solid humble vid man ⚒️💯

[@JosePCosta-xb8os]

Im in. I will follow your posts.

[@peterblogs8455]

Def going to try the large Tyre idea, I was wondering how people got them lol

[@dustythejones]

I have a Cybex squat cage I found on Craigslist for $300. I have seen the same cage on NEVERsate videos. I also have several duffel bags for sandbags. I filled a metal 5 gallon bucket with concrete (100 lbs) and have 2 kegs. I built my own wooden log, an axel, stone loading platforms, circus dumbbell and farmers handles. If you are able, building stuff is the way to go!

[@SzatStrength]

that's pretty bad ass! Love it

[@a_renee]

This was great.. I'm starting from the bottom in my garage as well. Very inspiring

[@jonbridge6442]

You're a good guy. I can tell

[@72buffaloman]

I liked this video a lot. I have a titan fitness T-3 power rack . great value and half the price as elite or rogue. even though it totally gets the job done you cant beat elite or rogues quality.

[@SzatStrength]

thank you sir! Yes can't go wrong with rogue!!

[@_king_ryanphillips]

Love your channel, bro! I need a shirt!

[@jamesdurham4961]

Duke getting that work in!

[@shadow1352]

Good content also loved your backflip videos with the gang. I hope more collaborations are on the way.

[@SzatStrength]

Siddhesh Mayekar thank you!! I appreciate you watching more collabs in the future

[@Jordanslifts]

3:08 I'm digging the assassins creed tattoo that is super cool.

[@slyrhythm6471]

Answered a lot of my questions! Keep it up Joey 💪💪🐶

[@SzatStrength]

James Windfelder yes sir!!!

[@Road2PBATour]

It's so hard to build for cheap a home gym. Whether it's iron or rubber plates are going for anywhere from $1.30-2.29 a lb. I miss the 50c days. I hate that I waited until covid to build a home gym

[@jazzymichael]

Why would you recommend 2 big racks of individual dumbbells that take up a lot of space instead of adjustable dumbbells for a home/garage gym?

[@henkwessels4708]

Good shit men!

[@blackjaguarlord]

Just my opinion, but---as great to have as what he shows is---a good deal of it isn't essential for a garage gym.

[@OzarksCreekandTimber]

2:06 "if you stink, stop stinking" hahaha

[@SzatStrength]

haha true words

[@twmlloyd3600]

Good stuff

[@valykis]

Got some cat litter jugs i wanna fill , but not sure if i should use sand or water

[@fanboy680]

Hey man, everything was so cool. Never thought of the farmers trick with the juggs. Much love

[@sherbilaboaoksa67]

True inspiration

[@SzatStrength]

if I can do it, you can too!

[@briancraft777]

I am thinking about slowly building my own barbell gym one day, because barbell training is my passion. What is the best way in going about this? The idea is a little scary because I have a really good state job as an IT professional and make around 60k a year with full pension and benefits. Weight/resistance training along with overall health and nutrition is my passion though. I would hate to throw my life away when I could be helping others achieve a better quality of life. However, I have a family that I support so I dont want to give up something secure as I already have. How many members would you need and what membership fees are required in order to make a decent living at this? I've watched Alan Thrall's video on his woes in starting a gym and that kinda scared me a little. I dont even live in a highly populated area such as Sacremento so traffic would be even more scarce. Should I just stay away from this idea all together?

[@SzatStrength]

Brian Craft check out my how to start a gym series! Also I would highly recommend if you are up to it come to my mastermind and I can help give you all the tips in person about building a gym and business! Links in description for more details.

[@JosePCosta-xb8os]

Garage Gym Essentials!? For years Im trying to build a little gym more small than your at my neighborhood for reduce the quantity of drunken kids and young girls but I can not fullfil this goal. I would to have this your gym, thats would be top. Congratulations for your explanation. Thaks.

[@Mr.PotatoAWESOMEFitnessTips]

Joe, i didn't watch the video yet because, my gym is in my living room, so would this apply to my living room lifting or just for Garage lifting? Thanks ;D

[@jcrounse87]

ok, you sold me. Time to open a gym from my garage.

[@andrewvincent89]

This channel is awesome

[@allanthomas71371]

Where can i get that resistance bands holder

[@bmstylee]

So the big question is who makes more reliable buckets. Lowes or Home Depot? In my gym I have a homw built platform, some plates, a good bar and some farmers handles. I am saving for a good rack. Buy once cry once.

[@SzatStrength]

home dept IMO

[@prince2thethrone]

real creative

[@xavierlebel8283]

In my opinion this is what a real gym should look like. Iron is iron, no need for fancy equipment.

[@SzatStrength]

Lone Wolf thank you!!!

[@josephshatrowsky]

The graffiti on the wall is awesome

[@stealthstrike0]

Badass Assassin's Creed tattoo

[@ProfessorFit]

Shows "basic beat up junkyard quality equipment" Reality - fucking incredible

[@l3AnErTeCH]

shud be armwrestling table there dude awesome

[@brainchilddesigner]

Not to be a downer... But did Duke pass away? I notice that the new videos have a different dog.

[@nickw6734]

I bet you like a nice coffee crisp when you're all done hey Joey

[@Justaguyyoutubin]

Start out with a rack and a bench. Invest your money into the rack, its the foundation of your entire gym. Buy a barbell, invest money into a solid barbell, a proper bar will last you years and years if its maintained and treated well. Buy weight by the pound. Dont focus on brands or fancy bumper plates, buy cheap metal at the lowest $ per pound you can. Your weights DONT need to match. These fuckin plates will NOT lose value (as long as you dont buy those plastic pieces of shit filled with sand). If you want to eventually sell your weights and get matching, you can but dont bother to start. Build yourself a squat mat. Eventually haggle or trade your way into machines like a rower, calf raise and a cable pull.

[@flugelblarghen]

I bought some weight recently and had the choice between some shiny smooth name brand 20kg (45lb) plates for like $70 or some crappy bumby brandless ones for like $40. Don't really know why anyone would pay that much for a lump of iron

[@blademontane]

I wish my garage was as big as my house

[@sjmonville]

Joe! Great tips and ideas. I apologize if I missed it but I didnt see anything on chains. Is this something you recommend or incorporate into your own program?

[@SzatStrength]

Steele Monville use them for main lifts and body weight stuff :)

[@FitFighter15]

My Garage Gym needs just permission from my parents and my wife...

[@briangoss2545]

you have some badass ink

[@barbellstrengthbonaire8777]

nice!

[@mikegeorge991]

I used to be a pool guy to brother..🤟#TWINNING 😜😂😂😂😂😂🤪🤪

[@official.landry]

UPDATE. CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS. rogue used to have good customer service. they got too big and busy during the virus. customer service sucks now

[@impactarenaglobal]

Please send me the essential equipments needed to start a gym.

[@alexclawson4096]

A deposit isn't payment for a keg. That's stealing.

[@Number1TravelGuru]

The deposit is meant to cover the cost of the keg. It is not stealing. The deposit can buy the replacement keg on the free market.

[@scottb4767]

No offense, but my favorite part was Duke running around like crazy!

[@Elias-wk5nm]

For my garage gym the essential thing Is have a garage

[@DanielBrandt77]

That’s so insane that weights were even $0.5 a lb….

[@louismartin2200]

mtv.. welcome to my crib

[@BAIGEL9]

I almost thumbs down bc of that shitty deer park water jug 😂 good shit tho man

[@rodrigolopez7177]

SQUADDDDD

[@SzatStrength]

Rodrigo López heck yes

[@rodrigolopez7177]

Waiting for the free program video, just finished the one i was running and was looking forward to start a new one aye

[@SzatStrength]

patience.

[@Mjao519]

Train like you stole it... XD

[@benjaminvonwerder9167]

The Lions Den is a sex shop where I live

[@RedScareClair]

Florida?

[@benjaminvonwerder9167]

Claire Rodriguez Indiana

[@DrDavidL]

I love your gym. Rogue is shit and way overrated and overpriced. Go with Titan Fitness and save yourself a headache.

[@DrDavidL]

Rogue customer service is shit! Buyer Beware!

[@mlknpb]

Good video. Please don't use the term "ghetto" to describe something as sub-quality. You might have viewers who live in those communities and it's hurtful to them and contributes to the negative stigma of those communities and the people who live there. Thanks. Good info otherwise.

[@Pler1978]

Please take your self righteous patronizing bs to a video that deals with that not to a training related video. Pat yourself on the back though you're quite a Saint.

[@cooksey826]

Don’t be such a Nancy

[@fabzee7952]

Lol shut up pussy

[@maddmaxx5384]

Snowflake alert!!!!!

[@jacklum4531]

Tattoo looks terrible

[@scooobyj8714]

Great video. Great to see humble beginnings to a great facility.