My Home Gym Tour - How I Built my Garage Gym

[@JusAP815]

1:27 that is the most humble and most respectable way anyone could’ve possibly said that 💯 most people prolly would’ve said “I have a lot of money and I’m very rich so I can buy the nice equipment”

[@katz4me960]

I personally appreciated the time that you took to show your equipment and the explanation of each piece. It will help me to know what I need or not need to build my own gym. Thank you!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching

[@alexfafoutakis]

Gone from 105 kg down to 80kg (230lbs to 175lbs) with your help over the course of a year. Thank you for everything that you and your team do, keep up the good work!

[@ChristianMendieta]

Just want to throw it out there but Rogue Fitness has all of those attachments; landmine, multigrip pullup, rock climbing holds, plus a lot more.

[@clarabartha1737]

No, not cheesy at all, Thomas. Loved to see you in your 'natural environment'. I always wondered what kind of workout & equipment would create a body like that. Want to hear more sometime about your "rehab". I am slowly recovering from spinal & nerve damage, disability from injury and learning to balance and gain basic strength again. So please..more rehab videos; also makes things more 'real' for people like me. I used to work out, so much of this stuff isn't foreign, I get it, it's just been ages ago.

[@elemonator8319]

Bro that's badass. I got my garage set up like a mma gym. Matted floors, 200lb Thai boxing bag, hook upper cut bag, kettlebells 15lbs to 50lbs, battlerope, stair climber, jump ropes, medicine balls, and pure grit thru these crazy times. Can you sometime if time permits to add in your nutrition info add with your training . Like coffee mix for cardio , strength training eat before or after etc. Especially what you have like kettlebells. Love your gym.

[@duckyluver12]

I have a stair climber too...because I live in a 3-storey townhouse! Agreed that it's a great warmup.

[@briand5047]

Watched this when it came out. Rewatched today. Looked up Wreck Bags. Ceased operations 5 months ago.

[@sandiego22tnt]

I like the side opening garage door!

[@nfn7121]

Thanks again for sharing Thomas. So glad you said that was a leaf blower. I was so trying to figure it out. Happy for you that you have a go to place to crush your workouts. Take care ( to any haters I’ll rip your face off). I digress. You look great Thomas. Stay fit brother.

[@jswilliamz89]

perfect set up man, well thought out. i'm half way through my own build got some things on back order... but i love being able to workout at home. i love not wearing shoes, and your so right about the ego i find my self exploring far more with my workouts. even when it comes to the weight i'm strong for a short guy but at home i will focus on my form and use lighter weights. the ego, and time restraints are gone and i find myself having the best workouts of my life right here at home.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Absolutely man! It’s been a game changer. Work much more on nervous system activation vs just heavy loads

[@JaydonRose]

The sideways door,.... yup cool. A squat rack was my primary must have for working out heavy without a spotter. It helped me push harder on squats, bench, ohp,etc. w/o fear of getting trapped. A cheap stair stepper is also what I warm up with. I personally have a Titan rack (cheap version of the Rogue Monster rack). It has served me well and I have added more attachments as I can afford them.

[@mackenzied7241]

Awesome garage gym! I would love to see some short follow-along HIIT and ab routines using some of the functional gear like the slam balls, sandbags, kettlebells, battle ropes, etc. Also, showing what you do for mobility/prehab/rehab could be super helpful too!

[@toastedclubtrain]

I was at 154.7kg I am now at 141.1kg. My home gym set up is my old mountain bike attached to a jet black Z1 bike trainer, a Thane Total Flex home gym ( brought 7-8 years ago) and I just brought some cheap adjustable dumbbells. Waiting on the dumbbells to arrive tomorrow. I need to get into a shape that’s not round

[@brian2851]

Do you want a really cheap 120 pound atlas stone? Get a burst-resistant stability ball and fill it with 120 pounds of water and air. It will be incredibly unstable and a real workout. Game changer! I’ve never had one burst. You can fill it to any weight you want as you progress.

[@gregshock]

I’ve been building my home gym for years. Whenever I can afford it, or whenever I find something I want to add, it goes in the gym. It’s pretty much complete, now, at least for my purposes, so when this supposed crisis happened several months ago, it didn’t affect me at all. I can get into my personal gym anytime, day or night and work as little or as much as I want to and I don’t have to fight anybody for equipment time. It’s beautiful and wasn’t really horribly expensive.

[@blakeogeris2494]

To save space when it come to your dumbells, try getting adjustable dumbells. The best ones in the market are the powerblocks or iron masters. A cable machine is essential in a home gym

[@slee7991]

I love how frugal he still is with having 2.35m followers!

[@blakebijak4897]

Dude this is a great video. Equipment for my garage gym has been slowly arriving and I am looking at the last few items that I might need to cap it all off. Since I have a 1 car garage, I have to justify the space my equipment takes up which leads towards more versatile equipment. After watching this video, I added some rings/straps to my list and am searching for a good Atlas ball (probably not 90lbs, but one day I might get there).

[@ChrisCheeseBrown]

I bought a squat rack and barbell with 100kg of plates and a bench and some dumbells for my shed. Can do plenty of workouts on those. 👍

[@MichaelSmith-hs5iu]

I for one, appreciate all the hard work (and research) that you put in to make these videos. While I am a 77 year old retired farmer / construction guy that has what most people would think an unlimited amount of time to do the research myself, I find it easier to check out some of your videos for information. Oh, by the way, you have racks that would be so simple to install any kind of a cable system by spending most likely less than $100.

[@idraw4me181]

We have been building up a garage gym for a decade now, we have about 1800 sq ft and I have barely used a quarter of it so far. Cardio wise I only have an elliptical and a rower and would love the Echo Bike, its on my list. But my intention is to keep adding to be able to do more with it.

[@kennnuthatch5724]

Would you consider showing/explaining some workouts for those of us who have had total hip replacement, I'm just 12 days since my 2nd one, and I'm doing what PT/OT, says, however I'd like to get back into a thinner, fitter me. Resumed my IF and keto-ish diet moving forward. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank You for everything you do!😁 Kenn

[@CarbageMan]

I work out barefoot at home, too-excellent point! BTW, my home gym is basically a set of resistance bands I bought when the gym closed, and a few free weights. The resistance bands provided a lot of bang for the buck, but I'd buy better ones than I had access to because of the low selection at the time COVID hit. I do resistance training with BFR bands every weekend, and I get a great response. I find what helps my back most are rowing and pullover tricep extensions. I also use a foam roller for my thorax.

[@Mrgethuge]

You should do a workout tour kind of showing us you're Workouts

[@WestonHartman87]

And shirtless please.

[@lilsmart805]

THANK YOU, THOMAS!! 🥳🥳 Wish i could go to your studio and start body building program😁😷😷

[@vash392]

i laughed my ass off when he said he got the bag on amazon "WOW A 50 POUND BAG!" comes empty LOL

[@Ooochild]

Really? We're just going to ignore the garage door that opened _sideways?!_ That's awesome!

[@Ooochild]

J W - I could find good use for it too :) Be blessed, my friend!

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Right?!

[@sherrilong435]

Ha! First thing I noticed. How ingenious!

[@JitinMisra]

@@ThomasDeLauerOfficial how did you get injured on your hips and back? you mentioned it during the skieerg part. Also, if you could only have on cardio equipment, which would you get?

[@shawnbeck1860]

I had to pause the video and come back and look at the comments when I saw the GARAGE DOOR open sideways. This is that next level ish.

[@YukuuS13]

+1 working out barefoot or w/ minimalist/barefoot shoes! POSE running FTW. Also, if you're really on a budget for battle ropes, you can go to your local fire station and get some used firehose. Folks are also selling them for as cheap as $10 for 50 feet.

[@daneck100]

My home gym consists of a Bowflex Max 3 trainer I highly recommend it a kettlebell 45 lb chinning bar a move jock or wind Chung dummy and a heavy punching bag.

[@DAatDA]

The Trap Bar Deadlift is the king of low/moderate risk and high reward exercises.

[@Joshua-le1vn]

Yes more workouts in your gym please

[@robertbeach9513]

I just got a Tonal. It’s pretty amazing. Have you thought about getting one of those for your gym? The feedback and variety are great.

[@marshall3565]

To fill your 50# bag go buy BBs for a daisy pump pew pew sporting section in Walmart. Big 5 as well.

[@AVealSandwich]

Nice gym, I have a back injury as well and this tour helped me plan my gym

[@DevRunner]

Great video! As a road marathoner for the past 5 years, I'm always looking for new tips on motivation, getting stronger and preventing dreaded injuries. It seems like yoga and strength training are a great way to excel! Your post is very inspirational. As a fellow KZbinr, I love sharing my knowledge and experiences to help other runners. I know how much goes into these videos! Keep posting - I just subscribed!

[@prit19]

Loved this , avid fan of yours and the best thing I like is outright honesty when you started the video as what can/ cannot be done in your garage also stating that you had sponsors helping you out..I would love to see a video how to do on a budget , say set it up within $1000...keep up the good work 👏 👍

[@gregshock]

If you want to keep it all under $1,000, get a set of those Adjustable Dumbells, like he showed in his video and several pairs of resistance bands, in various strengths. With that, it will hardly take up any space and will give you a complete body workout, anytime. You might even have enough money left for a nice adjustable bench. My opinion.

[@RealTalk2000]

Thanks for the transparency Thomas! I'm going to be moving from Nor Cal to So Cal within the next month or so and am inspired to create a gym like you have. 24 Hour Fitness is likely a thing of the past and Im looking to find a place in SoCal where I can build a gym in the garage. Keep up the great work bro!

[@cadeyrndragheim22]

I liked this vid, would be nice to see some more home workout vids too or similar. I saw the previous one too and it was interesting.

[@ThomasDeLauerOfficial]

Stay tuned!

[@marshallbeatty5933]

Hi man. Cool video. I've been keto for about 14 or 15 months, I started it to lose a little weight. I've kept it up because my brain and body crave it now. But anyway I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror the other day and I was pleasantly surprised. It's not about appearance though it's about loving and respecting yourself. Thanks a lot bro.

[@bryceloftus2461]

Can you talk about how you built your floor for your garage gym and why you wanted it that way? Will help a lot! great garage gym!

[@MHomer5401]

"I don't do a lot of dumbbell stuff anymore, I'm into kettlebells." "I don't do a lot of kettle bell stuff."

[@rafahalsahlani2788]

Yes ! You changed it up ! Post more

[@rudynazaret]

This gym is sooooo coooollllll...........!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nickconte1526]

Thanks Thomas. I love videos like this going into details about workout gear. Please keep these going and the Trader Joes shopping videos are great too. All your recommendations are greatly appreciated!

[@johnrobi0]

Great vid. Giving me ideas to update my home gym. Also love the side open garage doors!

[@nfn7121]

I know right. I was like is that a Pocket Garage door. I’m waiting for Thomas to link a study to garage doors opening to the side reduce vascular abdominal fat. I hope he does not cause then I will be replacing my new garage door.

[@sharonclaridge]

my up and over door gives me a good work out though :D

[@gaittr]

Nice to get your perspective versus a powerlifter style home gym

[@tony9207]

The barefoot commentary... so true. Lose the shoes whenever you can! Our feet were meant to be free! Great setup and thanks for sharing a private space - good take a ways for enhancing own gym pace. Be well.

[@MadMax699]

It's great having your own gym. No waiting and no covid19

[@suew2928]

Would definitely love to see affordable options for a home gym. Am currently setting one up in the basement.

[@ricook5406]

How did it go?

[@healthleetprequel2014]

I love kettlebells but they are relatively hard to find. I only have a pair of 8 kg (Brand Ethos). I am hoping to buy heavier ones.

[@AussieDownUnder]

Definitely keen to see a gym workout dude. Always provides me with tonnes of inspiration

[@richardwestern1732]

I only buy dumbbells in 10lb increments because of the price and I have a 5lb wrist weight I strap to the dumbbell when I need an x5lb. It saved me half the money I would of paid.

[@mr_mars_vr]

Be proud of having money and sponsorships. It gives people a goal to strive for.

[@dancindavey1515]

I’ve got a pretty good stair climber. A ladder. Not expensive at all…saves on electric.

[@hazeleyezluv]

This video is so informative. I'm so happy I clicked on it.

[@starspangled2206]

Tom, that was awesome . Great video, i appreciate it. Thank you

[@shawnbeck1860]

First things first!!!! Before I can watch the rest of the video. My mans Garage door opened sideways!!!! 🤯

[@rtime3931]

Yes

[@NoFairiesAllowed]

Now I know who you remind me of. The strong guy from Umbrella Academy!

[@ecpapa3]

I love my gym garage. Your video inspired my to organize mine a little better.

[@arizonadesert5861]

Please Thomas what I need or not need to build my own gym at my home! I’m a 43 year old, 115 pound 5’0 feet. I’m not a keto but I love to eat keto products and paleo is my nutrition!

[@kevinm1728]

The most versatile piece of equipment you have in your arsenal, IMO, is something I have and don't use nearly as much as I should- the TRX. You can do an unbelievable amount of stuff with that, from stretches, to strength, to circuit. The thing I most strongly disagreed with? $775 shipped for a Rogue Echo bike is expensive. It's investment that will pay back a lifetime and you cannot hide from the pain. We have had bikes like the Airdyne that were only a few hundred bucks cheaper - they weren't horrible- but did not come close to the Echo in performance or quality.

[@krishsubramanian9703]

Great info Tom. Any videos on post workout recovery would be helpful. Especially, how to overcome muscle soreness.

[@otacon_ahyo]

This came in time.. I am planning to make a gym in the basement

[@fredlacroix6865]

thank you!

[@cuzakuru]

i got the echo bike, rogue were really difficult delivering it, came damaged and you have to tighten the arms every so often cause its noisy, on top of that you have to pay extra for wind guard and phone holder when it should come standard with it. Wont be buying from rogue again. Did not apologise for damaged box either.

[@rav1974]

So, I just thought I'd point out this isn't a typical home gym budget. This is commercial money in a garage setup. The Torque storage module you advertised as affordable is $2600 alone, and that's just for storage. As soon as you said affordable I asked for a quote from Torque. They're crazy expensive.

[@tc1952]

just fyi: Flat feet are a common cause of general musculoskeletal pain and problems. Your body's balance begins in the feet; when the feet do not provide proper support, it can raise your risk for joint problems caused by poor posture and unnatural gait.

[@evanoslick4228]

What' the total space that is taking up? I was struggling trying to gauge distance and width. Thanks for putting this and I will "second" or third or whatever we are at with seeing some videos of those. Do you have any recommendations for the adjustable dumbells? Keep up the good work.

[@eyeseeyou3322]

That's one hell of a compound move/stretch right there - serious full body recruitment! 👍

[@Zoids-bf6op]

Very informative. I never knew some of these exercises exist with the equipments you have. I basically only use the smith machine and parallel dip bar.

[@naffox4259]

Nice gym and nice gains !

[@steviejams1]

TD-whats in that "Green Monster " pre-workout your sipping on? Please include ingredients 👍

[@Khaos768]

I don't think this is a pre-workout. Based on the color I'd say this is just some matcha tea.

[@eazeyt1759]

Should get a Versaclimber too!

[@nomaanalwi9495]

Not a fan of keto, but I must admire how cost effectiveness has been a theme of this video. Not everyone can splurge or Rogue or Sorinex.

[@davidrn5600]

Loved the video. You should do more of these, got great ideas and found out my home gym isn't that bad, just need a few more things.

[@Mannyg2319]

I heard that training with those bands to decrease blood flow will increase vascularity! Can you make a video on that??

[@TyronPiteau]

Love the workout and gym videos. Pls do more of these.

[@caddyzig]

Wow, what an amazing collection! Thanks for sharing. I wish I had the garage space to have even a few of these. I think I miss the skier machine the most.

[@Mark-oo2nh]

I can't go barefoot in my garage gym. Too many scorpions. I bought 4x6 horse stall rated rubber mats from "Tractor Supply" for wall to wall flooring on the cheap.

[@MrMaskedzorro]

Cant get past the side garage door opener. Way cool all-around!!

[@joesilkwood4958]

Plate loaded vest!!! & ski machine!!!

[@kevint3522]

Very helpful. I got a lot of ideas from it.

[@kingzzylard4555]

you lowkey called my ass out with both the heavy plyo box and the trap bar... proud owner of two light plyo boxes and a bolted together trap bar

[@gatorcacciatore2493]

Great video! What brand of shorts are you wearing here??

[@dennisb7930]

Excellent Thomas you got it all everything has it’s purpose even if it’s small great set up👍

[@Kevink4240]

Like Yuri Boyka would say "This is the most complete home gym to workout in the world" haha. Great video. Really really enjoyed watching it. Very detailed. Thanks bro 🙌🏻🙌🏻😄

[@Jordan-vq8ln]

Amazing set up, definitely inspired me to get some turf in my gym. What kind of turf did you use?? I don’t know anything about turf and what would be sufficient for the garage and what thickness to get

[@sherrikaske4441]

Thomas please do a hitt workout for overweight people just starting keto. It would really help! Thank you

[@TheEtbetween]

Thanks so much

[@negvey]

these pro tips are so goooooooood, like I luv it!!!!!!

[@negvey]

reminds me of early 2000's vibe the intro to the vid

[@keshaholloman3675]

Thanks so much Thomas, needed this just starting my home gym now!!!,

[@mariannezemen7943]

I would like to see a leg day for people that have bad backs. How to still hit the big leg muscles,and yet not adding to your injured back. Thank you!!

[@ceejay8718]

Thanks for sharing this. What is your floor made of? We're gradually turning part of our garage into a gym but we're not sure about stable flooring. We want to be able to do cardio, HIIT, plyo workouts as well as weights. We've looked at various mats, like puzzle mats that don't seem stable. Do you have recommendations? Thanks!

[@nivrrtakr2891]

My dream personal gym in the future is further inspired to happen

[@Fergushow]

Are you friends with Mike O’Hearn? If so, can you do a training video for men 45+?

[@BrownBarbellClub]

That will be awesome!!!

[@andrewlittlefield3425]

Thanks for sharing, I’m trying to get some of those bow flex dumbbells, I have limited space 👍🏻

[@atirajazz3980]

Thank you this was helpful, I am also trying to build a home gym.