Building a Home Gym for Under $5000 (Equipment Choices for your Gym)

[@crenshawshank]

Recently decided to pull the trigger on a home-gym, and was going through a lot of Coop's videos for help. But I have to say, your videos have offered me that next level of insight that helps overanalyzer's like me actually make a decision. You do a great job of seeing every ingredient that goes into the pot, and explaining how you boil decisions down to a simple "Look if this is what's important to you, then cut back there and splurge here." Also, your jokes land a solid 85% of the time, which is way more than I would've guessed.

[@GlucksGym]

Lol thanks for the compliment I guess? I suppose that's a pretty good ratio. Good luck with the build. Let us know how it goes and what you decide!

[@AIRJORDAN833]

You said a whole lot of nothing

[@deltalima6703]

Coop is way less jacked than this guy. Tells you right there that coop knows nothing.

[@johnbadal7319]

this is the best home gym build video on youtube at the moment. love your guys content

[@GlucksGym]

Hopefully the other best ones are mine as well haha. Thank you

[@henrymaung5008]

the hidden cost of any home gym is the supplements,and no self control "add to cart" finger.

[@GlucksGym]

When you're right you're right

[@cw9515]

Lmfao 🤣 yup

[@abcdefghij2099]

This guy's innuendo game is top notch

[@GlucksGym]

Sometimes I wonder if I push it too far but I behaved in this one! I think

[@Aguilarg93]

That kind of humor gets an instant subscriber.

[@GlucksGym]

I'm living the dream mom!

[@acecool72]

@@GlucksGym what do you think of the titan fitness multi grip camber bar compared to elite fts and kabuki

[@TickTickBoom13]

You must be 12 years old.

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Great stuff man. I appreciate that you added subtitles for the unintelligible words, otherwise I would have been lost.

[@GlucksGym]

It's ok I'm always lost so you would've been with me

[@mdjak3686]

Cannot believe this channel only has 18k subs. Deserves way more.

[@GlucksGym]

I'm with this guy!

[@Aaronsolnelson]

Good options. I'm not sure if you want to include stuff like this because it changes over time, but Rogue has a $75 shipping cap if you buy a power rack right now. That makes the Rogue stuff way cheaper if you are buying a rack and other stuff at the same time.

[@GlucksGym]

That is an issue with those types of things. Honestly the video kept getting longer and longer so I had to cut out a ton of things like storage etc but it's as complete as I think you'll find out there atm

[@squealer42]

Where some people perceive (that cost averaging against a shipping cap) makes stuff "way cheaper", cheap bastards like me think "not nearly as expensive".

[@ttitschinger]

The dry humor is great

[@GlucksGym]

Wish I could remember what I did and said in this video haha. Thank you!

[@carlosacarter]

This is an excellent video with a level of detail not seen in elsewhere. Gluck, despite the corny humour, is now my go-to!

[@GlucksGym]

It's yet to be called corny haha

[@2811JPR]

First video I've ever seen from you and your humor is the best! New sub.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks for the add!

[@johnbeverungen6570]

Always look forward to your videos. Thank you for such a thorough and informative video; covered alot of ground.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks for the encouragement! I'm glad to hear it

[@happybackchiropractic]

You guys are so much fun and deliver great value every time.

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@6AnAsianGuy9]

Bro these intros are golden

[@vicsophios4703]

I've never seen a video on building a home gym without a rack of some kind. The best advice I got from a mate of mine when I was considering leaving a commercial gym ( which was a big part of my life 30 plus years) was just get a couple of kettlebells and go from there. He also gave me a website to go (I'm in Australia) was something similar to Rogue. This opened my eyes to a lot of functional training equipment such as steel clubs, heavy slam balls, bulgarian bags, sand bags, maces. This was 8 years ago and to this day I still don't own a rack but I am considering a Yoke. My point is there's so much more out there and I never see these mentioned in any home gym build and at a fraction of the cost.

[@roj_000]

Also for those who don't have space for a rack but would store things in a wardrobe or cupboard. So much could be done with adjustable dumbbells, a pull up bar, rings, bands and a decent stand up adjustable bench. GGR has more recently put a video out about minimalist home gym equipment which is helpful for those with non rack set ups. I think sand bags feature

[@rodriguezresells8503]

Just the video I was looking for

[@GlucksGym]

wooo I did something right!

[@rossfinman9148]

This is a fantastic video. Just found your channel, thank you for putting in so much effort

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you! Hope you find the rest as good (but forgive me for the older ones)

[@rossfinman9148]

I’m now specing my own home gym for roughly $5k. Would you recommend waiting two months for Black Friday sales? Companies like rogue offer free shipping above $5k and it seems like the 2019 sale was mostly on shipping.

[@GlucksGym]

Hopefully they bring their sale back but even if not many others will. Seems like the sales are starting to come back and more often. Rogue (and others) are making more then they ever have so it'll be interesting to see what they do this year. I'm waiting myself and saving up (for big things) but I also buy and aquire a lot along the way.

[@rossfinman9148]

Wow, quick reply! :-). I’m buying many of what you listed here, do you think it would be several hundred dollars cheaper on Black Friday? Or is the free shipping on $5k saving the majority of a Black Friday deal? If it’s a couple hundred dollars, I’ll wait. Just don’t want the sale to be “5 items ship for $5”. I know you don’t know for certain, just looking for a gut check.

[@GlucksGym]

I'd say in past years I'd have an idea but I'm not even sure they'll run it at this point

[@ifastfitness]

I have to say that this is really a great video for building a home gym. Thank you for the great content you brought us, I think this is very useful for friends who want to quickly set up a home gym.

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@GarageGymGainz]

This is golden!

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks Ricky!

[@jfox11000]

Fitness gear pro half rack from Dicks goes for $450 dollars comes with spotter arms , j cups ,pull up bar , dips made with 1 inch holes and 3x3 heavy duty 11 gauge steel !!! I’m currently squatting 450lb with it and have no issues I also bench 300lbs and the spotter arms are awesome for both squat and bench and hold up well , this rack comes with plate storage on the back and takes up very little space ! I’ve owned it 2 years now and can’t believe people still recommend rogue or REP over this.

[@skoogames5442]

I have a rogue monster rack. Surprisingly rogue bars suck when using rogue racks due to the extra width. Texas Power Bars however are actually perfect because they have a larger space between the bar sleeves AND the sleeve collars are wider. Completely eliminates the problem

[@GlucksGym]

about 8 words into reading this comment and I was about to respond with Texas Power Bars but you already went there haha

[@student1979oct]

Another decent to good quality option is Omni Fitness out of Minnesota. I have a nice set of their competition bumpers and have been very happy with them. I got lucky and stopped in when they had a shipment of "blems" in. $1.25/lb and the blem was the hub was coated but it looks almost rusty instead of the black it was supposed to be.

[@JoelP1961]

I have a PR4000 and the Rep Fitness stainless steel deep knurl bar. I’m happy with all my gear and yeah I’m probably all in on the $5000 budget! Lol

[@GlucksGym]

Solid build there. The addiction continues

[@ttitschinger]

I'm waiting for the 4x4 racks

[@jchowrules]

Love your content! Just subbed

[@GlucksGym]

Awww shucks, thank you!

[@fedguy9182]

I got bumpers from Vulcan Strengh and they are high quality and affordable

[@GlucksGym]

Which of their bumpers?

[@fedguy9182]

@@GlucksGym The 230 lb black bumpers 2.0 with while letters and numbers.

[@Rocket4ce]

Sml 1 Rogue echo bar and plates 4 pieces of horse stall mats A punching bag A set of adjustable dumbbells Adjustable bench IMO, all you need for home gym.

[@GlucksGym]

Who said anything about need?!

[@richards6431]

The Rep V2 Rubber Coated plates are a great option. Cheaper than the Equalizers, and more narrow than the Rogue Deep Dish.

[@GlucksGym]

I debated those but only had so much space in the video and they didn't quite make the list.

[@richards6431]

@@GlucksGymI feel these plates deserve more attention. I see no reviews of them. I have had them for close to 2 years and they have held up well. But I understand you cutting them out, no one wants to watch a 30 minute video filled with bad puns and innuendo, lol.

[@GlucksGym]

Hey! These innuendos are a C+ at least haha. I have some rubber plates too and while I like them some people are pretty anti rubber

[@laplant31]

What about a long-term update on the Rogue Deep Dish plates and how the e-coat has been holding up?

[@GlucksGym]

I want to do a review once I get the full set down to 2.5s in. Probably gonna be a few months since the 5s are this month and the 2.5s after. That being said I still love them. The e coat scratches some but I think it still looks good and doesn't chip off like powder coat

[@laplant31]

@@GlucksGym you must have had a better batch. I just got mine in and they came out of the package with small spots of ecoat missing. Along with every collar/sleeve section having chips in the E-coat. Wasn't super impressed but I still love them. I figured they'll get dinged up anyway. Curious to see how these plates look after heavy use after 6-12 months

[@GlucksGym]

@@laplant31 odd mine are the first batch lol. I've had them for almost a year and beat the crap outta them so they'll look like my IG pics I did not long ago (I think it's in this video)

[@laplant31]

@@GlucksGym Wow, I don't know how I missed the photo you put in the video (looking at it now!). My chipping isn't terrible, just a few small spots on most plates, but it was enough for Rogue to give me $125 back. So that helped. Keep up the great content, man! Hoping to see your channel gain some traction; if not, enjoy the journey :) Edit: I purchased 6 pairs of 45's.

[@GlucksGym]

Damn I need to start telling companies so they give me money back! I'm trying, we're growing so that's something

[@brandontromp6967]

Do you think the 1 inch holes will be the standard and they will eventually stop producing stuff for the old standard 5/8 inch? Also is the rogue quality worth paying 500 more dollars in your opinion. I'm trying to decide between the 2 brands for both the racks and bench(the new 3.0 compared to 5200). Also the video is very helpful! i decided to go down the rabbit hole of buying pairs of dumbbells' haha

[@GlucksGym]

I think there's companies pushing 3x3 to be standard but idk about 1". I think they have to have options because people won't all buy those massive racks. The 1" are beefy expensive things. I really think it's more about (if you have the money) where you want that 2" to go. Knowing we can swap around a lot of accessories then it comes down to that 2" and the quality. Rogue will have a higher resale value as well. If you want everything to match and love Rogue, go for it, but if you don't care and don't mind doing a little more work to make sure you can get things to fit (and don't need 125125125 attachments) the Rep rack is a very good rack. As for the bench, Is the 3.0 worth $175+ more than the 5200.... I'm not so sure that's a lot more but it's pretty awesome! I'll try to get my review out soon enough but I'm kinda backlogged

[@-G-Unit]

Fun fact: the power blocks you showed on rogue's website are actually made in China. Red lever on the side are imported and red lever top are USA made. My only issue with adjustable dumbbell handles are you need 4 of everything. So if you want to go up 10lbs/hand you need four 5lb weights. Personally I have power blocks because I didn't want to deal with a bunch of change plates.

[@GlucksGym]

Crap you're right! That's why you don't put 25 hours into a video... Thanks for that I'll have to update the article and video the best I can.

[@keithlivingston6973]

I’m in $3,000 so far loving it

[@GlucksGym]

Ah the beginning

[@keithlivingston6973]

@@GlucksGym I just started working out just about 3 months ago I’m so hooked I’m starting to see results and feel so much better

[@GlucksGym]

@@keithlivingston6973 is a great thing to get hooked on!

[@keithlivingston6973]

@@GlucksGym when I started putting the home gym together I got the rouge Ohio bar and plates on your recommendation and I’m glad I did, the quality is so good

[@GlucksGym]

Can't argue with you there I love mine

[@zanehawkins5869]

Dude that beginning was soooo relatable! 🤣😂🤣😂 my girlfriend did not find it funny at all! 🤣😂🤣😂 #gymwins

[@MossFishingAdventures]

Great stuff!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@louisvecchio3249]

Can you do the commentary to my home gym tour? Awesome video!

[@GlucksGym]

Haha that might be a fun idea to do a few of those

[@louisvecchio3249]

@@GlucksGym I'm still putting a few additional finishing touches. Come to long Island to join me for the official tour!

[@GlucksGym]

@@louisvecchio3249 I'm not getting on that damn ferry!

[@baylee0831]

woah that Benadryl knocked me out! i woke up 3 days late! first!

[@GlucksGym]

First!

[@EastCoastReefer]

Well, I just "coincidentally" ordered almost $5,000 worth of REP equipment using your link. LOL.

[@GlucksGym]

That's big for us! Thank you so much

[@daleeldridge7942]

Thanks for keeping American made a priority

[@GlucksGym]

Always plays a big role with me but I understand not everyone so I try to represent everything I can but prefer American made

[@maryvance7384]

What are your thoughts on PRX for rack and bumper? What are your thoughts on collapsible racks - will they stand up as standard racks?

[@weic4567]

rogue dumbbell bumper plates review? :D

[@GlucksGym]

You better bank role that one! I actually almost got those during the peak of covid

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

I gotta ask, why is there an industrial ingersoll rand in the background

[@slayerment]

Top intro 👍

[@GlucksGym]

I liked your comment but can't remember wth we did for this one...

[@jsm99]

Why would one need both drop safeties and spotter bars?

[@carps_gym]

The road to 5000. Next stop 🛑 GluckVille!

[@GlucksGym]

Getting closer!

[@martagora7718]

Can you get a bigger chest without bench press?

[@basicinfo5504]

Isn't Rogue phasing out their Infinity/Echo lineup? Not sure I'd still be recommending it, and stick with the Monster Lite series.

[@GlucksGym]

Not phasing out just not innovativing with it like they do with 3x3

[@basicinfo5504]

@@GlucksGym Fair enough. Personally, the potential lack of new accessories...like the slinger attachments that are hopefully coming along would steer me to the ML over the infinity.

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah I agree with you. 3x3 is overkill but what choice are we really getting?

[@basicinfo5504]

@@GlucksGym Agree on both points. I had the Infinity R-3 and it was/is great. But seeing the writing on the wall, recently upgraded to the RML-4 when i found a good deal on Marketplace.

[@basicinfo5504]

I also think the RML will hold resale value better if they do phase out Infinity or limit accessory options.

[@michaelmeyers4950]

Just as an idea: I need a lightweight, yet reliable adjustable bench. 90 Pounds is killing it for my wife. Any recommendations?

[@jc0609]

Hey Gluck, what’s the square footage of your home gym? Thanks

[@GlucksGym]

28x10 so 280 but it kinda bleeds into the other bay for storage

[@miketroj3728]

Been using a Rogue beater bar for years and love it. Never used a different barbell before, either. Is there really that huge of a difference between 165 bucks for the Rogue beater bar vs their echo or Ohio bars?

[@GlucksGym]

They don't sell the beater anymore but it's a different diameter (31mm vs 28.5) with a lower tensile strength and pinned sleeves. If it works it works but it's not what you'd expect from Rogue now. Echo is definitely a nicer bet and I like the Ohio over the Echo. That being said if you don't have any problems with it then it's perfectly fine.

[@LukesGarageGym]

Hey I got a gym for under 5k! Watching now :)

[@GlucksGym]

Follow my advice and you'll be broke and well over 5k before you know it!

[@LukesGarageGym]

@@GlucksGym just finished the part where you said “all the toys in the bedroom” 😂😂 I’m dead

[@GlucksGym]

I clearly mean matchbox cars and stuff!

[@LukesGarageGym]

@@GlucksGymLOL SURE😂😂😂😂

[@protectork9831]

I got titan bar for 80 $ and eleiko bar . Titan is good just not as fancy

[@carps_gym]

Rumors Fringe is coming out with a 3x3 rack also

[@GlucksGym]

I'm gonna have to get to 100k subs to keep up with all these companies

[@carps_gym]

It’s not really out there yet I just know because they reached out to me and asked if I could measure 📐 my monster rack dimensions and hold spacing.

[@GlucksGym]

You a fancy boy now!

[@richards6431]

The Iron Master adjustable dumbells cost around $700 shipped. And they go up to 75 lb with the option to buy additional weight.

[@GlucksGym]

If you notice in the video I alluded to having two options but I cut the Iron Masters out because the video was getting long. They'll be in the article though. Another solid choice that's for sure

[@Filioque_]

So I’m trying to Decide rep pr5000 vs rogue monster I’m leaning towards rep because of the low row attachment and the rogue slinger looks gimmicky to me specially because it’s no way to center it in the rack. But I want to buy American. I would like your input on this, Thanks.

[@GlucksGym]

To me Rogue vs Rep comes down to 3 things, size (where do you want the 2", price, and American made. I like both companies (they're both technically American) but the Rogue rack is better quality and the attachments are better (and there's more of them) but, many of them go onto the other. You could get a PR 5k and load it with American Rogue attachments. Hell get a Ups high/low from Surplus Strength.

[@Filioque_]

@@GlucksGym thanks for the heads up, looks good but I just don’t know rep still more compelling something about attaching it to the back of the rack. Brother please make a video about this issue. With horny jokes and all. 😂

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah I get it especially since that's less usable space. Woah hey if you take those nice comments the wrong way that's on you! They're all just innocent comments

[@Filioque_]

@@GlucksGym 🤔thanks again great content 👍

[@idkwhoiam3676]

What’s a 3 x 3 rack? Also what would the best be for me?

[@GlucksGym]

Hard to know with knowing much about you and your training. But 3x3 is a rack which has square posts that measures 3" by 3"

[@idkwhoiam3676]

@@GlucksGym does heigh matter? Since I’m 6 1. And I’m willing to spend 1500 on a 3x3 rack. I will be strength training for 6 times a week.

[@GlucksGym]

@@idkwhoiam3676 it matters for pull-ups and possibly overhead stuff if you can go high enough. Depends what kind of space you've got to work with

[@idkwhoiam3676]

@@GlucksGym I got a lot of space that won’t be a problem.

[@markhalstead2386]

Wow! The prices really increased since I bought my equipment in April and more recently, my FB-5000 for $179.

[@GlucksGym]

They have but interestingly enough I've noticed a lot of Rep stuff is cheaper when comparing the 2500 and 1k videos to this. But, in looking at a ton of stuff all the companies have gone up, my Rogue Ohio Power bar is a good chunk more than it was.

[@markhalstead2386]

@@GlucksGym Rep does have free shipping now and did not when I bought my bench. Shipping was $43.32 for a total of $222.32, so at $209 and free shipping, it is actually less expensive now than when I bought it.

[@GlucksGym]

I was trying to tell people that before but there's people that just hate on companies no matter what! In my 2500 video basically everything is now cheaper which is crazy when every company's prices are flying up

[@dylano7242]

Buy used! There's no reason pay inflationary, supply chain shortage prices Used prices have drastically dropped now lock down ended. In 2022 alone I bought off Craigslist or Facebook market , so much I have to get rid of some. $800- powertec lever gym with its attachments bicep curl, leg curl, tricep press, pec fly, leg Press and 400lbs Olympic weights $200- powertec compact leg sled $100- parabody vertical leg press $200- hammer smith horizontal leg press $100- powertec pull up assist machine $100- titan fitness single tower cable machine $200- concept 2 rower model D $40- tuff stuff pec deck plate loaded Free- powertec dual hyper glute bench Free- sunny fitness spin bike Free- 90s scwhinn airdyne fan bike Free- body solid manual tension elliptical Almost everything I bought or got free was people moving out of state from Colorado and needed it gone for their move .

[@ttitschinger]

I'm curious why you and coop never include the power racks or smith machines from Sam's Club or Costco. I got a Weider power rack with a pulley system and 325lb of Olympic weights and bar for $1200. Then I got a Marcy smith machine for $800 but no weights. Got $350 of Olympic weights and a bar for $300 at a second hand store

[@GlucksGym]

I can't speak for Coop, I'm sure he has his own reasons but personally my two best friends have/had that weight set. We bent the bar on the first one and the second one the bar is such a POS I'm honestly just going to give my friend one of my bars because it's so cheap nobody should be using it. The weights though, I mean they're weights, they work 😂

[@jettfuelfitness]

Rack? I got a pair of weightlifting stands for $70. I do want a yolk-rack tho.

[@GlucksGym]

Those things always scare me

[@jettfuelfitness]

@@GlucksGym haven’t had an issue so far, been about 4.5 years, they’ve held over 5 plates no issues.

[@testtest-pb6fq]

I don't understand bar collectors, I bought cheapest from Amazon, and it just works

[@GlucksGym]

I suppose it's like collecting anything right? I can't play all my video games just as a car collector can't drive all their cars. I really hope it's not the bar I'm thinking of because we did a review on one and I'd argue with that bar there a clear difference between it and others.

[@mariusjohansen702]

Who is ever gonna have just 1 barbell? I started with 1, now i'm at 3 power bars, 2 deadlift bars, 2 axles, kabuki transformer bar, log, trapbar, curlbar, multigrip bench bar.... And yes you only need 1, its an addiction for sure.

[@GlucksGym]

Haha exactly right! You've got quite the collection

[@mariusjohansen702]

@@GlucksGym I will probably get more aswell. Kinda want to finish my collection of kabuki bars at some point.

[@GlucksGym]

Those things are very nice but wooo the prices

[@mariusjohansen702]

@@GlucksGym especially with shipping over to norway. So far its just a dream.

[@GlucksGym]

I have a habit of talking myself into them, adding them to my cart, and then staring at the price when the shipping is added on

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

I'm at $4000 already and I can't even work out in my home gym yet 🤣

[@GlucksGym]

Sounds like you're doing great! It's more for looking at and talking about

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

@@GlucksGym it's basically a cross between a premium equipment showroom and a badass selfie studio lol

[@GlucksGym]

Living the American dream

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

@@GlucksGym and doing it in Canada!

[@GlucksGym]

Hmmm maybe it's the Canadian way?

[@marksimmons5839]

Your snarkiness would give Tony Stark a run for his money

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha I love this comment

[@zodiacthriller6094]

$5000? Wow, that may just be enough for a pair of 45s

[@GlucksGym]

Don't shoot so high with your goals, a single 45 is fine

[@filmingforfun706]

Does he reply?

[@GlucksGym]

I tend to, until I'm so big I can ignore people and forget where I came from... someday... *looks to the sky longingly

[@bobbyfisherUnbelivable]

My budget was $2,000… I spent $4,000 🤦‍♂️

[@GlucksGym]

You did it! You've joined us all in missing our budgets

[@carps_gym]

Who pays off student loans?

[@strengthrelated1205]

Him: 5000$ budget Me: i spent 900$ on my home gym I even build my squat rack to save on cash cause I'm 16 I don't have very much of it.

[@GlucksGym]

Hey now! There's a 1k and 2500 video too haha. Idc what you spend as long as you're happy with it! I started with a free gym and slowly worked up through extra jobs so I get it

[@strengthrelated1205]

@@GlucksGym not that I am bashing your video like I still watched and found information and funny.

[@GlucksGym]

@@strengthrelated1205 no worries I didn't take it that way

[@carps_gym]

Who has only 6 barbells? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GlucksGym]

Counting hex bars it's up to 30 bars

[@jackinblack19]

“Building a gym for eight and a half years worth of gym memberships that still isn’t as good as those gyms”

[@hby7768]

Home gym =/= budget

[@Aviation_Professional]

Titan has a horrible Hack Squat. $1200 and its simply poorly designed.

[@tb3780]

creepy old man! lol

[@romariochristiano8316]

Rogue sucks! Overpriced 😂😂😂