How to Build Your Home Gym (Step by Step Guide to Planning a Home Gym)

Wondering how to build your home gym? This video will take you through the 5 steps I suggest people take when planning out their home gym. Your gym is an important and potentially expensive place that probably takes up a good amount of space in your home.
The steps aren't necessarily in a specific order, you'll have to be flexible when you build your gym but this guide should help us to avoid mistakes when designing your gym. It doesn't matter if you're making a garage gym, a basement gym, or one in a spare room, these steps should apply. Whether it's budgeting, equipment, lighting, measurement or those other things we all tend to forget until we're facing them, I hope this video will cover the steps and process you can take to make designing your dream home gym a little easier.
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0:00 Introduction
1:04 Your Style of Training and Goals
1:36 Prioritize You Wants and Needs
3:36 Planning the Space
6:34 Budgeting in the Short and Long Term
7:14 The Things Nobody Talks About

[@GlucksGym]

What did i miss? Let me know and I'll update the article.

[@NoFate247]

Don't think you missed anything, thought you hit more topics and issues than many will deal with

[@GlucksGym]

@@NoFate247 I tried to make it thorough while still behind quick. Could probably go on and on but then who's gonna watch?

[@danielgauthier2072]

Rogue's Zeus gym builder is a great tool for planning the layout of your space, even if you're not buying Rogue equipment. Really nice to pre-visualize everything without trial and error (which sucks when you have to move or take apart and re-assemble heavy equipment)

[@GlucksGym]

Yep someone else mentioned that one. The dimensions are close enough that you can swap it around easily

[@acecool72]

@@GlucksGym hey what do you think of the bells of Steele arch nemesis Swiss bar??

[@NoFate247]

Agreed that long term planning is so important when planning your home gym

[@GlucksGym]

Hopefully this helps some people. Not some crazy guy with 7k subs in his basement, but some people

[@NoFate247]

@@GlucksGym 7k subs and 100 views per video.....how to NOT run a KZbin channel

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha finally made it big time

[@NoFate247]

Gripping that shaft always feels good

[@GlucksGym]

Not when it's below freezing!

[@NoFate247]

@@GlucksGym you need the right person's touch 😂

[@GlucksGym]

@@NoFate247 now we're talking

[@firstfloor5347]

I’m still waiting for a company to bring those dumbbells for u for free .. those jokes deserve something 😄

[@GlucksGym]

Someone can send me something for free! I'm with you haha. Maybe someday I'll live in the lavish world but for now I'll budget.

[@jdfitness_life565]

Great tutorial bro and how to plan is so important

[@finalcrash244]

You're right. I regret going with dumbbells first and most likely made more progress with a barbell first while getting the movements down.

[@GlucksGym]

Wooo I'm right! EVERYONE HEAR THAT!? I suppose it DeLuna on the person and style but dumbbells... It can be hard to resist their allure

[@KaizenDIYGym]

Another solid video with great advice, thanks again Gluck!

[@GlucksGym]

I forgot to put the part in about making me stuff and sending it to me

[@scrappylifter8318]

I've used garage gyms before and I wanted to stay indoors this time, so I turned a 10.5x11 corner bedroom into a home gym. I used Bells of Steel's gym builder. Pick the rack, the bench, and the bar for a discount. Their 7' residential rack was my choice. The legs sit on the floor so I didn't need to anchor into the concrete. I cut stall mats and made a platform 2 mats thick inside the rack and 2 smaller rectangles for outside the rack (think of a + sign). This lets me squat, bench, and deadlift inside the rack and keeps the other half of the room open for floor work. I covered the mats and the rest of the floor with commercial carpet tiles. If one gets damaged, I can peel it up and replace. (I wanted it to look nice since it's in the house.) The plates are hung on posts anchored to the wall studs. I added Bells of Steel's compatible cable attachment at the back of the rack. In addition to the usual row/lat pulls, I can do belt squats with a Rogue everything belt. A Harbinger ankle cuff lets me do hamstring curls and leg extensions. I turned the small closet into an accessories garage. This keeps the visual clutter down in this small room. I'd say my gym is my version of an old man's Corvette! Ha!

[@GlucksGym]

You've reminded me to get don't Bells videos out there. Sounds like you've got a good setup

[@johnbeverungen6570]

Always enjoy your videos. Got some good tips from this one. Thanks

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you! I really appreciate hearing that

[@arlenatolmasoff2724]

Love the video! Hopefully one day I’ll be able to plan my own home gym 🤞🏻

[@GlucksGym]

If that day comes I hope this helps

[@peacefulgungfu]

Great video! It wasn’t until 18months into my home gym when I spent some time and money on storage options to maximize a small space.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks. It's definitely a process

[@satinderjit4]

Resume: I'm the biggest guy in the gym.

[@GlucksGym]

What else do you need?

[@thepracticaldad]

Every time The Rock says "Be the hardest worker in the room!" I think, "Damn right I am."

[@SimmplyFit]

Great video mate. Literally how I’ve had to set out my build. I’ve got graph paper and had to cut out the footprints of the pieces to jigsaw them in.

[@GlucksGym]

Sounds like some fancy planning

[@PeterLarsonFitness]

Love the tips my man!! 🙏🔥

[@GlucksGym]

Where's your gym Pete?!

[@PeterLarsonFitness]

@@GlucksGym not at my home unfortunately 😩 some day

[@madebysilas]

These are great tips were developing ours now ^^

[@GlucksGym]

Oooo let's set how helpful I am!

[@MetalsForBrunch]

I didn't have a software to plan out my gym. I think winging it is good enough for planning LoL. You have a great setup btw

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you. Honestly I quickly drew some things on a paper. The renderings are just for the video.

[@jamespaul3064]

I think I noticed an image of my "bunk room" gym. It has worked out great!

[@GlucksGym]

I was hoping you wouldn't mind! I meant to email you but I was so busy I forgot!

[@jamespaul3064]

@@GlucksGym No problem at all ..... spread the joy! :)

[@masonfields5973]

You are awesome man love the vids

[@GlucksGym]

Glad to hear it! I honestly love comments like this because YT isn't always sunshine and rainbows.

[@masonfields5973]

Haters gonna hate

[@masonfields5973]

I have a question tho i am 13 and don't make much money werw can i get cheqp whieght plates and barbell

[@zainsaqib3702]

Can you review any Synergee stuff from Amazon, the racks and barbells specifically.

[@pvlifestylefitness]

Nice video my friend 👍

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@markhalstead2386]

Good list. I actually designed my gym layout in Microsoft Visio during lunch at work. I chose my equipment based on the programs I plan on doing. I am actually now painting my gym. Just finished the second coat on the ceiling today. Did I say “I hate painting ceilings”? Yes, I did say it.

[@GlucksGym]

I hate painting anything. Hope the gym comes out great!

[@markhalstead2386]

@@GlucksGym Thanks!

[@matthewschultz284]

Another great Video, That would have been helpful 4 months ago. LOL! Thankfully, I caught your previous set up a gym with $XXXX videos. Having those, the remaining topics outlined here, just came naturally to me. Unfortunately, I realized I was in a "1B phase" when my wife asked me how many plates I could DL and my response was "All of them?!?!?" Wooo whoo!!! I finally got to use that Chuck Norris punch line on myself! Seriously though, I didn't count on my growth happening as fast as I should have and used the dollars to make sure my rack and barbell were the best that I could justify (in my mind anyway).

[@GlucksGym]

I'm glad you liked it. I've definitely hit on these points but I thought it might be good to put them into one video. That's a great accomplishment! Plus anyway you get to use a good line is a great day

[@wreckastow5261]

Every time I see this guy I wonder how long Ferris can get away with ditching school

[@GlucksGym]

principal hasn't caught me yet

[@wreckastow5261]

@@GlucksGym hahaahahaa! Loving your channel man :-)

[@hvskyline1368]

I am planning on doing a MMA based gym so power rack bumper plates incline decline bench so it can double as a decline sit-up bench with horse stall Mats different types of bars ( curl, trap, general barbell for most movements) then get a collection of dumbells cuz I don’t want to mess with different weight loading between sets two loadable kettlebells cuz I don’t see myself using them as frequently so I’m fine with that and maybe some medicine balls for ab training a treadmill and then I’d probably for the MMA part I’d get a 200lbs 6ft banana bag a double end and speed bag and some foam mats so I can do some bjj and sparring rounds with a round timer oh ya and heating and cooling implements with a speaker amp with Bluetooth built in and some nice speakers

[@asvpab]

I like Rogue's Zeus home gym builder to see how all the equipment is going to fit my space

[@GlucksGym]

It's a cool tool if you're going all Rogue or at least things are close in dimensions which many are

[@jaxpaige05]

How do you feel about rage fitness stuff

[@AmorFati777X]

Level 5 crew

[@GlucksGym]

The levels never end with a home gym!

[@ramondiaz8133]

It’s hot as hell in Colorado right now but I know winter is coming.. you like or regret the kind of heaters you have?

[@GlucksGym]

The infrared? The two of them could raise the temp 10 degrees easy with the garage (about 750 sq ft) half insulated. I survived but if it was insulated well they probably would've worked well.

[@axelmckinney]

I think you missed something huge. How did you build your space?

[@nickbenassutti9855]

Daddy glocky!

[@GlucksGym]

Glad to see you're still watching

[@nalgenelidtether]

I think checking the grade/leveling of the space is something that should be done initially. Deadlifting on a slope makes me feel like I'm falling down a mountain.

[@GlucksGym]

That would be awful, I'm with you on that one

[@PhotonGames]

To me loadable dumbbells are just as essential as a barbell.

[@GlucksGym]

And that's all that matters right? What works for you!

[@carps_gym]

Road to 4K

[@GlucksGym]

Shouldn't be long!

[@dessertstorm7476]

Sam ROckwell got a youtube channel

[@raymond6845]

>Cant afford steroids >Buys home gym Logic checks out

[@GlucksGym]

Step 3) Start a KZbin channel

[@baylee0831]

FIRST

[@GlucksGym]

Wow 7 minutes. I'm not doing too well!

[@franisdaman]

Any lighting recommendations to have that Creepy sex dungeon look?

[@GlucksGym]

Just remove a few bulbs and preferably stay in the basement where it's naturally creepy. If that's not working go for a dirt floor.

[@LukesGarageGym]

Disclaimer: Gluck equipment is actually legos (assuming that’s what the beginning pic was😂) Man our gyms are a long term investment! Gotta make sure it’s what we want. That’s what I love though. We can do it for HOWEVER we want!

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah hahhah lego gym. Idk Wynie thought up the idea and somehow we ended with legos

[@LukesGarageGym]

@@GlucksGym so many ways you can build your gym 😂😂

[@GlucksGym]

@@LukesGarageGym I'm not sure Legos would be any cheaper

[@masonfields5973]

Bet you wont give me some plates?

[@Azegreen]

You forgot filming gear for a KZbin channel. How else are you going to justify your gear shopping spree?

[@GlucksGym]

Hey don't let them know what I'm really doing here! Scary accurate...

[@maritimemuscle6183]

🤣🤣the gym fetish you want to explore

[@GlucksGym]

Only in your home gym