Why I Spent So Much Money On My Gym

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One of the most frequent things I see on my videos or in discussions about home gyms is how much money some pieces of equipment cost. In this video I talk about why I'm not opposed to spending more and why I think you likely shouldn't be either.
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[@marcellonez1]

Lol. I don't get people criticizing spending money on a home gym. I mean, its a hobby, its something you love doing and gets you going, why not spend money on it? Some people spend alot of money on cars, other on watches, traveling, jewelry, videogames, computers... For me, it makes sense spending money on something you love. Specially someone that has been lifting for so many years as you....

[@BasementBrandon]

Best thing about the internet is being able to criticize others, well that and porn.

[@cg6361]

Brandon Campbell Diamond All about that premium membership

[@Officialandresm]

Also it allows you to get equipment that YOU want that a gym simply may not have or can’t get to since it may always be taken

[@Pler1978]

@@Officialandresm yes.. Thats a big deal I have ssb Axl bar power bar etc... And a better rack than gym.. And no chance I'm gonna lug a bar to gym...

[@timotg91]

I’ve been on the fence for about a month or two trying to figure if I want to go budget brand quality, or a rogue quality for my home gym. I think the perspective you’re laying out here has tipped the scales toward rogue-level quality for the core gear. I would rather feel motivated (maybe even proud?) to come into my gym to train, rather than loathe having to use my gear, or divert focus toward safety/noise due to compromises in design and build. This is worth some amount of premium to me. Thanks for all you do for this community Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Well to play devils advocate, you can always get a budget set up now and upgrade over time, I just found that I didn't want to wait.

[@ChristianDurusTelamon]

The hardest part I have with my home gym is dealing with the cold winter, but I think getting the good equipment is the absolute only way to go. I started by buying cheap junk and after having to replace it all I ended up spending more money by being cheap in the beginning. The big thing I am missing right now is dumbbells and in trying to do a hypertrophy block it is pretty frustrating to not have access to fancy dumbbells or machines with easy pin attachments. Still love the home gym, even if I have to freeze in the winter.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm not sure if I'd dislike cold winters or hot summers worse.

[@ChristianDurusTelamon]

Brandon Campbell Diamond I don't mind the hot summers - yeah you get sweat all over everything and it sucks, but just stand in front of a fan to dry off for a bit. I can't heat the pole barn, so winter it is wear a ton of clothes and cry every time you touch a bar. I guess I could wear gloves, but then I feel like I am cheating ;)

[@awesomet8388]

I don’t mind the cold or heat, just go into beast mode and “git r done” it’s the damn bugs that I can’t stand in the summer ..flys and spiders 🕷 constantly cleaning up.

[@huypham2911]

I personally enjoy the colors on different plates. That alone is my motivation. I also perform better with nicer equipments! My number one rule: If I don’t like it, I don’t or even can’t do it. I completely hate Disorganized, old, unattractive stuffs!

[@BasementBrandon]

Aesthetics do play a big role

[@ffbarnette]

I was going to make my very own comment but you hit it on the head with your comment.

[@leothelion9124]

I've been training out of my garage for the last 6 years and love everything about it. Recently sold my house and purchased a new one with space to build my dream home gym. I'm investing a lot into this gym because it's more than a hobby. It's a passion. I enjoy training there and I want family, friends and my kids to enjoy training there as well. It's money worth spent, IMO.

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome!

[@jaya.2424]

My gym and my family are my passion - so that’s what I spend my money on.

[@BasementBrandon]

Preach!

[@adamweisell]

Get the equipment you can afford. One of the great pleasures of my life is saving up and slowly adding/upgrading my garage gym. I started with Craigslist and play it again sports equipment, then a rogue rack, rogue barbell. Still have a cheap bench. I’m saving up to insulate and add heat/ac to the garage, extreme weather in Chicago does have an impact on my motivation...

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome, i'm way too impatient and the market here in RI is way too slow

[@danielkimball3037]

I can totally relate. Being 34 with a wife, having an 18 month old son and also a full time job, I couldn't agree with you more. Whatever time I can spend with them is priceless and far outweighs the cost of having quality equipment at home (which also happens to be better quality equipment than any gym in my area)

[@BasementBrandon]

My man!

[@andrewjoslyncomedy]

95% of my gym equipment is Titan. Because of affordability, but I do want to upgrade my garage gym t3 rack in 5 years or so to a rouge rack with all the fixings and gravy.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@DanKing79]

Totally agree. I don't mind spending/investing a little more to get back some time and also, I'm willing and in a position where I can pay for convenience. I also know that with my anxiety and depression, going to a commercial gym no matter how quiet it is will simply be a recipe for a panic attack. And while those do get my heart racing, a panic attack is not a great pre-workout.

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol too bad you can't bottle that.

[@TDace25]

Time is the biggest asset we got in this life brotha, home gym like yours is on my goal list for the future

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my dude

[@wsmoran]

I would never spend that kind of money on a blue rack. If it were red though.... 😜 Seriously though, I agree completely. My rack and bar are both Rogue, though my rack is an R series. My plates are calibrated Vulcan. My deadlift jack is Titan. My bench is Rep.

[@BasementBrandon]

Just like blue balls, which in theory isn't good, but it's better than red balls.

[@BreadAndGatorade]

@@BasementBrandon everyone red on the inside! ;-)

[@MatiasStrengthCoach]

Gotta get the core stable while making a youtube video #inzerbelt

[@wadeedwards6194]

You already know the belt was strategically placed to hide a raging erection.

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha I filmed this right after deadlifts (Can see loaded bar in back) and right before moving on to bench.

[@dnalor8753]

Pioneer's way better than Inzer

[@evanmcgough5210]

Roland I got the inzer forever belt and love it.

[@BoxingNow]

Just moved from Pawtucket to North Attleboro ( big upgrade) but there doesnt seem to be any solid gyms near me. I'm going rogue for a home gym, rack TBD... so tough just starting out from scratch.. Got the cash to go a little crazy but I dont want to over do it

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome! best investment ever.

[@CLTheMachine24]

Like you it's finding a balance on what you want and can spend. Having a home gym, it's beyond awesome and you want to have the best equipment possible within your budget. And something that will last. Spending $120 on something to save 100 then have it break will cost you more money in the long run. I agree 100% with this video

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Christian!

[@quadrram3945]

I think another thing people fail to grasp is the fact that you "own" this gym; sure training at a gym, it might not matter the quality of the equipment, cuz when something breaks its their responsibility to fix it/get it replaced. In this case, it falls on you, the owner, and hence it might be worth it to go the extra mile! Great video B!

[@BasementBrandon]

Good point!

[@jumping438]

Didn't pay attention to a word he said because I was distracted by the fact that he wore a weightlifting belt during the entire video... while sitting and talking.

[@BasementBrandon]

in between deadlifting lol. You can see the loaded bar behind me and the sets on my last weekly recap video. I have to make the most of my time as mentioned :)

[@Pler1978]

This reminds me of people walking around in grocery story in karate outfits or driving around in a karate outfit...

[@JAbbott391]

I started with just a basic titan rack and weights out of the scrap yard but got a bar from rogue. I also must say this is just to get me started with a home gym. I have all intent on buying calibrated plates and selling the used ones back to the scrap yard. Getting started was the most important thing but I see the value in having the best equipment possible.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on, makes total sense

[@solidair1245]

Yeah nothing beats a quality home gym. Definitely a privilege to own one. Agreed with your comment on time. If you also add the preparation time and down time after a gym session, it adds to the travel time. Wasted time. I also do morning and evening sessions in my gym a few days a month. Another benefit of a home gym.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate the feedback!

[@DJHEV]

“I never had motivation problems” Words to live by.

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@shanedm3396]

Like you, I’ve spent thousands on my home gym but I don’t regret even one penny because it is very motivating to get my moneys worth

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@AbdulQadir-mf1en]

you can also set cross over in that power rack

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching!

[@stefinatrix3426]

I'm a huge fan of "buy once, cry once" when it comes to durable goods. Once I realized that this wasn't going to just be a passing interest for me, I waited the better part of a year for Rogue's Matte Black Friday sale to pick up my RML-490 and accessories.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think I should have gone that route too, especially as I start crowding my basement with more crap lol

[@PeakBagger999]

I always go with quality and don’t mind paying for it.

[@BasementBrandon]

same!

[@80yr.oldpowerlifter]

Brandon, I went ahead and purchased a ton of stuff from Rogue yesterday, Matte Black Friday. I think you said you got a good deal on Black Friday from them in one of your videos.. So I took a look yesterday. I got a great price for the kg plate set, with $5.00 shipping. I saved almost $800.00 with my bundled purchase. Only thing, one item is on back order. I have to wait 14 days before they ship everything. I'm going to make a video when everything arrives.

[@BasementBrandon]

That's awesome, some good savings!

[@mikelua3057]

Great Video Brandon! You gave me some good points that I can use to justify my new garage gym.

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad to hear it!

[@MarkW87]

I really like your gym. Would love to have a home gym like that.

[@BasementBrandon]

Have really enjoyed it!

[@mattrains2283]

question, if there was a company making the same equipment as Rouge but wasnt as "popular" just better price for the same quality would people buy it ?

[@BasementBrandon]

they would, however there's not a company that offers the same quality for a lower price. there are plenty that offer a lower quality for a lower price however, just depends on what you want.

[@mattreed6284]

I get my best motivation in my home gym! I like the convenience and the fun of building it too.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@rob.ny-la]

Yeah man I completely agree. Sometimes ide rather spend full price on ROGUEs website then buy it used. Sounds crazy but I’m committed to my health and my life. I really enjoy spending hard earned money on my stuff. Extremely motivating for me.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@tonyallen3138]

I just purchase a Titan H-PND as well for about the same price, it was a steal. Working out is more than a hobby, it’s a lifestyle for many. Why not purchase equipment that you like or are interested in...

[@BasementBrandon]

Just put mine together, holy moly is it big (that's what she said)

[@spiderman63754]

I think the next upgrade to your basement gym should be lighting. I see that sad little lightbulb hanging there and it reminds me that I need to upgrade my own lighting. Then, of course, you would need to make a video about it!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah the lighting is actually really good, i have a long LED strip that I turn on or off that makes it perfect for video

[@spiderman63754]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the reply man! Does the LED strip generate much heat?

[@BasementBrandon]

Chris Schubauer none at all!

[@hanlon931]

I really appreciate all your home gym reviews. I was looking for a short term solution for a powerlifting home gym (moving in next 2 years + outdoor gym that I have to tarp) so I went with a Titan cage based on your input. Overall happy with it for the cost vs function, but I did have shipping issues which were expected based on the cost.Thanks dude!

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah just got my reverse hyper in from them... guess how the package showed up..

[@hanlon931]

Brandon Campbell Diamond haha bashed to hell is my guess. My shipping issue was they sent me the wrong uprights so they had to schedule a pick up for the wrong ones and send me the correct ones

[@EllyHouten]

Personally I rather save up for a year on something I really want, with the quality I am looking for than, waste money on something that will make "do" for now. Love you videos.

[@BasementBrandon]

Same here!

[@rockfella27]

Self motivated guy, totally in love with my home set-up. Fuel/time/annual fee spent on commercial gym are too big cons to simply go for a home set-up. The convenience is unparalleled.

[@BasementBrandon]

right on!

[@reggie7716]

Calibrated plates are only necessary for folks who train to compete. A quality barbell makes a huge difference, that the one piece of equipment I don't mind paying a lot for.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah calibrated plates aren't needed by even those who compete IMO. it's just a luxury, but a nice one :)

[@spiderman63754]

And also for people who need to be able to fit more plates on the bar. Which is about 5% of lifters and definitely not me.

[@Pler1978]

@@spiderman63754 they make the weights look so less impressive to the casual person since they are so thin...

[@spiderman63754]

martyjanderson Right. If someone watch me deadlifting with my bumpers and Brandon with his calibrated plates, they would think I am much stronger...and that is definitely not the case 😂

[@bobankhead4200]

I'm with you man. I don't mind spending money on things that I need to take a beating. There are some things that I would rather not break the bank over i.e a deadlift jack.

[@BasementBrandon]

I hear ya!

[@kittyairsoft]

I just bought all my stuff fro my home gym (waiting till I get paid to get weights) I got a titan rack, dip bars, and flat bench and a rogue barbell. The Westside bar is already here and at all the gyms I've been to haven't even come close to having a bar that nice. The rack I'm sure will be just fine. Bugenhagen has a super shitty power rack and he's an absolute unit. I think spending money on a home gym is definitely going to be worth the money no matter which way you slice it. You're going to use it a couple times a week, every week for the next however many years. Do a cost breakdown and time breakdown for the 30 minutes you're saving driving to your gym and back and it will pay for itself.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@davidli3582]

I can't wait to get a whole platform and bumper set from either Eleiko or Rogue for my 4th floor apartment. I hope my neighbors don't hate me.

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@petebutkus3]

Brotha keep at it..... Living a life!

[@BasementBrandon]

Not dead yet.

[@toddyoung9146]

I was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. Keep up the good work bro.

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome!

[@pf3f]

thanks for the vid and the training week updates.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate you watching them

[@iliketopumpit]

Because it’s awesome!

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@wessjr08]

How the heck do you talk straight through all your videos with no cuts. You're the man lol.

[@BasementBrandon]

Easy to not mess up when You have no idea what you're going to say lol

[@JoelP1961]

I love the solitude of training at home. My garage gym isn't as nice as yours but it is quality equipment. I have a membership to a nice gym near my home, I'm just enjoying my home gym! Titan wall mounted rack, Rogue Ohio bar, Titan flat bench and a lot of other equipment I've had for over 30 years! 💪💪 I really enjoy your channel btw!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sounds like a great set up

[@justinwilliams5894]

Can you please do a video going over your tattoos? The left arm looks awesome from what is peaking out.

[@BasementBrandon]

maybe one day

[@brentnahmias44]

How TF have I watched 30 of your vids but not realized you're from RI as well. Have you checked out Top Strength in Pawtucket? If you ever want to get your hands on some strongman kit before possibly adding it to the garage it's great and the owner is bringing new stuff in constantly.

[@BasementBrandon]

Steve Tripp seems like a good guy, haven't made my way up there yet though.

[@mikewillodea]

How do you go with training when the baby is sleeping? clanging them deads?

[@BasementBrandon]

I legit plan my deadlift sessions around when he's sleeping lol

[@CU08]

In my short 32yrs on this Earth, I've quickly learned that 'spend more now, save more later' rings true. Just my personal experience ... it may be hard to swallow at first, but I definitely think going with Rogue or American Barbell equipment is worth it over companies like Titan. I don't know if I'd go so far as to start buying Ivanko or Werksan stuff tho ...

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah yeah I def could have spent a lot more that's for sure!

[@darrylg2116]

Dead on! I prefer to spend more on quality equipment I can use forever than to cheap out. We spent right around 8k on all of our garage gym, but if you compare what we have equipment wise and quality wise we don’t have a gym near us that can compare. I love training with top quality equipment. We did buy a cheap land mine attachment and handle from Titan but that’s it for cheap.

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah that's one of the few things from Titan I kept!

[@MOET02]

I feel like it depends on your goals as well if you’re looking to lift casually to stay in shape then titan or a mix of rogue and titan (rogue still has more products at their disposal) would be ideal , if like yourself your train to compete then a gym that’s of a higher quality is an investment in your performance.

[@BasementBrandon]

makes sense

[@NickBoleto]

I 100% agree with everything you said. Thankfully I have 2 gyms within about 20 min from me that are world class in regards to equipment, so I am more than happy to go there. I definitely would love to do a home gym one day and I totally plan to invest money to get the best stuff.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@bobbyhightower2380]

What’s your outro music, I really dig it!

[@BasementBrandon]

it's called Hard Stop, was some copyright free music I bought a few years back

[@UNGETABLE7]

Dude i’m with you 100% for the exact same reasons..And time is just too valuable.. ✌️

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate it!

[@RickyR0zay]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a gym at home. It's inspiring to see someone legit with a good home gym be successful.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my friend

[@douglaszelkowski9502]

Have you tried any Texas strength systems stuff? I am looking. At their belt squat/lat pull down. I am in the market for a combo like that. Just wondering if you have played with any?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have. I talked about them briefly in my Rogue Combo Rack video. Have seen some great stuff, but have also seen some iffy stuff. I think overall they're mostly good!

[@darthkillstealer3181]

I know a guy who bought their combo rack. He likes it but says if he had it to do all over again he’d spring for the er equipped rack.

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

A young infant..as opposed the old kind lol

[@BasementBrandon]

infant covers a range of ages lol

[@Officialandresm]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@supersithmonkey]

@@Pler1978 In what country? Infant comes from the Latin for "not speaking."

[@ubaldoh1299]

@@Pler1978 where tf did u get that definition 🤣

[@dannienguyen6732]

Just moved from Pawtucket to North Attleboro ( big upgrade) but there doesnt seem to be any solid gyms near me. I'm going rogue for a home gym, rack TBD... so tough just starting out from scratch.. Got the cash to go a little crazy but I dont want to over do it

[@JasonLeeno]

Any advice for good Canadian companies? The majority of stuff ends up being A.M. staff before I start paying close do double of the original listed price.

[@AP2922]

Gorilla fitness is similar to Rogue and they are a Canadian company. I haven't used their stuff but I've heard good things from people who have. But it's Abbott the same price as Rogue, which you can also order in Canada. I just bought some Titan equipment that I'm having shipped to the boarder where I'll pick it up.

[@AP2922]

Gorilla fitness is similar to Rogue and they are a Canadian company. I haven't used their stuff but I've heard good things from people who have. But it's about the same price as Rogue, which you can also order in Canada. I just bought some Titan equipment that I'm having shipped to the boarder where I'll pick it up.

[@BasementBrandon]

StrongArmSport might be a good place to check out as well.

[@BreadAndGatorade]

Not even counting time saved traveling. My basic home gym probably cost maybe 4 years worth of gym membership. All the other perks are gravy, not to mention it will last a LIFETIME of personal use.

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed!

[@dclemans13]

You said it at the start of the video. It’s your money you can spend it however you want. If it makes you feel good to get nice equipment go nuts

[@BasementBrandon]

;)

[@Twobordercolliesandamaltipoo]

I almost always regret going cheap. There are exceptions but usually if I want top of the line and settle for the 25-50% less option for one reason or another, I regret it. I work hard for my money so I can work hard in my garage gym. The older you get the more you want to enjoy things. . . The nicer things. 1st world struggles. 💪

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed!

[@stevensparks19]

Good video. I think there's a lot of misconception out there on how much a home gym does or does not cost to set up. My gym is very basic, but so is my training. My gym consists of a titan x2 rack (kind of wish I had an x3, but have no complaints about my x2), a cheaper bench that I need to replace (allegedly rated for 1000lbs, though I have my doubts), an ohio power bar, and I just buy weight plates from Dicks. A little bit about the plates from Dicks - weight is weight for someone that isn't competing, so I don't mind small inaccuracies (I've never weighed them, but I'm sure they're not super precise.) My biggest issue with them is just that they're not the right diameter, so I have to put some homemade blocks under them to deadlift from the appropriate height. Inconvenient? Sure, but it only takes a minute to put the blocks down. I'll likely try to sell these on craigslist and eventually replace them with an entire set of steel plates from another company (rogue or otherwise, don't really care. just want them to be the right diameter.) But the bigger point is that.. All in, for what I'd consider a budget gym, I currently invested around $1600 I think, give or take. That's counting everything (jk i lied i left out the platform i built and i'm not gonna fix it... fight me), and calculating the cost of my new plates at 1 dollar per lb (which you could get cheaper if you look around, or so I hear. I never see any listings near me.) The cost of a membership at the nearest gym to me, which is only 15 minutes away, is like $40 a month the last time I had a membership there. So it would take 3.3 years of training at home for the equipment to pay for itself, just based on membership fees. When you factor in gas, probably a little less. Not to mention that some people are training at strongman, powerlifting, or crossfit gyms where the memberships can become ridiculously expensive - making a home gym make even more sense if space allows for it. I'm currently on my second year of training at home and love it. Never have to wait for equipment, I know who used my stuff last, I know it's cleaned and maintained, I know where everything is - it's amazing. One last thing that isn't often talked about in regards to a home gym is that if you do have loved ones around that will also train (whether it be with you or on their own) then the value of your gym raises exponentially. You might not make money off of it, but I think it's something worth considering. A home gym is an investment, and when you consider a lot of the equipment is good for years, maybe even several decades if you take care of it, it's easy to see that spending a lot of money up front is a good investment.

[@Tysonplays]

Completely agree my dude. If i was to go back I would have just bought rogues cast iron plates they are really cheap for what they are especially in Aus.

[@BasementBrandon]

Some good points and insight there. Def right about total cost. I think anyone who's spent time in a gym and has researched pricing will understand it a bit better, especially if you compare it to truly commercial equipment like lift fitness or hammer strength.

[@EvilLink88]

In building my home gym, half of my stuff is through finding good deals on Facebook marketplace. I bought a Powerblock set of dumbbells that go up to 90lbs that were discounted heavily. I have some equipment from Titan Fitness-only certain products. Since working out in my own home garage gym last month, I have been loving it. I love that it's my own gym space with no waiting time. I have spent $2400 so far but it will pay off after a few years. The time and convenience that I get from having this space can't be replaced I feel. As a father of two and working full time, it's a waste of time to walk or drive to the gym. Time is very valuable to me. I'm not subject to the gym's open hours. When I was a member of a gym, I really didn't like getting to the gym ready to crush my workout that I planned only to have to modify it because someone is taking up the squat rack for a long period of time. Sometimes there's a person waiting to use a particular equipment before me. My wife wants to start working out again. I have two young sons in the future that will most likely use the gym, too.

[@Dushku]

I have a very "basic" setup in terms of overall equipment. When I first started out, I had almost no money, so I went with a cheap, 300 lb set from Dick's. Later, when I had money, I bought all quality. Rogue power rack, bench, replacement bar, and a couple bumper pairs to add 15 lbs into my options, as well as full radius 45s. I don't regret my approach one bit. And I agree: Having the equipment right here makes it very easy to train and not make excuses. Having invested so much inspires me to do things like use an acrylic marker to make my bumpers two-tone, and other QOL tweaks to my setup. And since training improves your overall confidence and motivation, these tweaks also help me to better approach projects that are short-term investments with long-term payoffs.

[@Dushku]

You could always do what I did to help offset the sticker shock: I first bought a Rogue SML-2. I was starting relatively light, so it was safe enough. Meanwhile, Rogue offers a conversion kit to turn it into a RML-390F later on. Since I live in an apartment, I knew I wouldn't be bolting it to the ground anyways. If you were to take a similar approach, you could decide for yourself if the stand is enough and if you change your mind, convert it to the rack :)

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah that's what makes a lot of these review videos tough. Each person has different preferences. Personally I didn't want to have to upgrade most things if I could help it. The downside is it was a very expensive first purchase.

[@TheD1rtyRider]

Spending my hard earned cash on Dynamic Fitness and Strength, Rogue, and American Barbell. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sounds like a pretty nice set up

[@bigrockyroberts]

Hey Brandon what camera kit do use & lens, tripod, microphone etc? The whole setup?

[@BasementBrandon]

For this video I shot it on a Samsung NX1, 30mm f2, and a Seinheiser MKE600

[@Thomas-ky4wc]

Hi, Do you think than a squat stand (with safeties) isn't as safe as a power cage for a homegym?

[@BasementBrandon]

It can be as safe, depends on how much you're lifting and how the rack is secured.

[@Thomas-ky4wc]

do you think the rogue S-1 is ok?

[@BasementBrandon]

Thomas I do

[@Thomas-ky4wc]

Thanks a lot

[@freakied0550]

I fucking love the chump change right out of the gate :) LMAO at the tattoo part. First tat from my cousin when I was underage because mom's was trippin' yo'

[@BasementBrandon]

Had to pay for that hyper dude!

[@hondafannn]

Better quality means much better resale value if you ever sell at some point! (Not sure if you mentioned that)

[@BasementBrandon]

Good point

[@ferna2294]

BTW, answering the question... A Rogue squat rack (E3050), in my country, costs 1.850 dollars, when I can get a national squat rack with multiposition safety for bench, OHP, squat, etc. for literally 320 dollars, I find it extremely hard to buy the Rogue one, even if I had all the money in the world. Let´s say that my max squat is 160kg at this moment of my life. Probably with kneewraps and a belt, I´ll be able to lift 200-ish kilos... it´s not that much, I don´t really need ultra top notch Rogue stuff. If I were a heavyweight completitive powerlifter and needed something that could safely hold 400+ kilos, I would probably get it manufactured in my country and, even in that case, it would still cheaper than the Rogue one.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's like anything you buy, if you just want something simple and won't last, you can always go for more affordable options.

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

i spent a lot on home gym too but its the convenience, i can wake up start lifting go to work go back home lift again and lift through out the day when im off work or late which is surely a better way to train than going flat out for 1 hour or 2 not over exxerting , cutting out the travel but getting stronger/ slimmer none the less and being able to cut the body weight because if you have trashy home gym equipment your not going to want to use it or optimisng full potential of a workout or if you have no home gym stuff then you risk getting obese (i know about that) plus it's privacy rights you dont have to bother with undesireable people ... so yeah people bash on buying expensive gym equipment for at home - but look at what you get, no longer a crappy gym membership, locked into contract , you buy freedom away from needing a locker, no travel, no one to look at you, no mirrors (keep yourself grounded) etc plus if your cost is around 1500 the stuff is going to pay for itself against membership fee, it will take a couple of years but after that you got free weights available to you for as long as you live

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate the response.

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Cool to see someone who is really dedicated. There is nothing like calibrated plates:)

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@kennethsteelhammer]

I´ve also subscribed. Good luck at your upcoming meet!

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate that.

[@afranks107]

i think your gym is the best home gym in the planet !

[@megatree51]

franks ariffin idk juji has a pretty good gym

[@keithbarbaro7590]

I agree. If you're on the fence about investing in a home gym, someone could see this setup and be inspired to invest in one too.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks, there are a lot nicer ones out there for sure, but can't beat home sweet home!

[@thetwoone100]

Because it’s your money and you can spend it on what you want. I’ve spent quiet a lot on my home gym, changing it now and again. I hate commercial gyms and wouldn’t have it any other way

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@DannyOuellette22]

I would pay more for the things I use more and need better quality from (Rack, Bar, Bench, etc.) vs things I'm not using that ofter that would probably be ok with getting it on the cheap end (Curl bar, Titan Rev. Hyper, bands, etc.)

[@BasementBrandon]

Makes sense!

[@ScottO84]

Well said. I wish it would shut more people up. I have quite a bit of Rogue and don't judge those that buy off of Craigslist, nor do I care that people go out and buy Sorinex.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@stingray6114]

I’m confused is base barbell the same Chanel as this one or is there two different channels?

[@BasementBrandon]

Different name, same mediocre lifting ;)

[@waynenagle7195]

Get something u enjoy l have rml490 rack and comp and training plates from rogue. And proud of my equipment

[@BasementBrandon]

awesome!

[@smiles_per_gallon]

So my home gym consists of: Powertec Power Rack (w/ lat tower), Powertec Bench, Ironmaster dumbbells, Schwinn treadmill, Rogue bar and bumber plates, and some iron plates I had bought years back from Sports Authority. Like u mentioned, my free time means a lot to me. I love the convenience and I’m a self motivated guy. I enjoy ur videos and each review 👍

[@BasementBrandon]

Sounds like a good set up!

[@raficies23]

Hey! Where did you get that Stoic Shirt? Nothing like being reminded of Seneca and Marcus Aurelius for killing excuses in my option! P.S. Awesome vid

[@BasementBrandon]

Got it with my Stoic knee sleeves!

[@husseinkasim4474]

I agree with you. In all honesty if I had the space I would have done the same. I’m all about quality in all honesty ! Also for me it takes 2 hours round trip to the gym which is probably the best equipped gym in London for me. Wish I had the space for the whole home gym for me and the wifey. Hopefully when we move !

[@BasementBrandon]

I hear that. Took me a while until we bought a house with the space to really dive in!

[@poopdawg2301]

People criticize spending more money on things you want like they wouldn't do the same if they had the money. I only build my home gym on a budget because i got lucky and I'm stationed in hawaii and don't want to pay for shipping. When I get to where I'm settling down I'm not gonna buy a rogue rack...I'm gonna build a dang rack from scratch with completely overboard materials!

[@BasementBrandon]

Really comes down to what you want. On the flip side people will go out and buy designer clothes, fancy cars, or other things that others would deem overspending as well. Easy to talk about other people's money lol.

[@skude3]

look at travel time, gas cost (not in the US where it's dirt cheap), membership fee and you'll quickly realise it's one of the best investments you can make

[@BasementBrandon]

True!

[@ferna2294]

Can you guys tell me how the hell that scale can track your muscle density and bone density? I simply can´t get and idea on how it would be remotely possible.

[@BasementBrandon]

Uses some simple calculations. Not accurate, but gives you an idea.

[@tutimajara]

I don't have a home gym, but willing to own one I. The future, and I would like rouge equipments, the are expensive, definitely worth it but for me is even more expensive because I have to pay a lot of customs because of where I live witch is Dominican Republic

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah might not be worth it in that case!

[@seancornejo]

Lol sometimes I think people struggle with the idea that others might just enjoy being a consumer and having the options of equipment that you chose. Home gym life is the best.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm sure if you take a look at them they might have other areas of interest where they do something similar, whether it be cars, clothes, shoes, pokemons, etc.

[@David_Whitney]

Is there a certain subscriber threshold where companies like rogue will send u products or give discounts in exchange for reviews? It's probably at the point where your channel is so big that money is no longer an issue.

[@BasementBrandon]

If there is I haven't reached it. I pay for 99% of what you see.

[@KrysOp]

I would 100% spend the money for rogue and other brands like it. Not only for the piece of mind but the standard of quality.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah their customer service has always been great with me with any issues I've had as well.

[@johnrice8280]

You forgot to mention that if you are going to be competing in a sport that uses specific equipment it would be in your best interest to train on what you will be using.

[@BasementBrandon]

Def a positive.

[@austinwinsor9738]

Recording with the belt on just in case you have to bust out a deadlift right quick

[@BasementBrandon]

I was deadlifting actually, you can see the bar in the background, or the clips from the end of my last training update lol

[@jamiequam9742]

I totally get it. For me---someday...I have a "Craigslist" squat rack with Olympic bar and almost 500 lbs of weights for a grand total of $200....I want more stuff and better stuff, but this is it for now. Great vid, keep it up!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Jamie

[@raylopez4351]

Always appreciate and enjoy your gym equipment reviews. NO BULLSHIT,,,thanks

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Ray

[@TiberiusStorm]

I'm getting old Brandon and I need I finally need a pre-workout supplement. Any advice on good/safe ones to use?

[@BasementBrandon]

I am partial to both Citadel Nutrition Tier 1 and PR Breaker Materia.

[@TiberiusStorm]

Have you ever tried Transparent PreSeries BULK? It's supposedly top rated.

[@BasementBrandon]

Shaine MacDonald profile looks decent but would not pay more than $30-$40

[@TiberiusStorm]

I think that'd be expensive and confusing for someone with little experience in supplementation other than whey protein.

[@TiberiusStorm]

Clearly! What are these four ingredients you speak of? Because the pre-workout you buy at a store has way more than that in them.

[@carps_gym]

Yep!

[@BasementBrandon]

my man!

[@bizarre888]

What brand of deadlift jack do you own?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have a Genesis Jack (which I have a video on) and the Rogue Mini Deadlift Jack. I also have the Dead Wedge.

[@keysersoze5920]

Brandon: your gym is your “happy place,” so buy whatever the hell you want for it. Am wondering, have you ever considered Samson? It’s heavy-duty (7- gauge) quality stuff, but it ain’t a cheap. Again, you get what you pay for. Keep the videos coming.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's a good commercial brand, but I think overkill for home (and would be hard to get that heavy stuff in my basement lol)

[@keysersoze5920]

@@BasementBrandon Yep, Samson is really heavy stuff, but it’s almost indestructible. Overkill is always better than “underkill.” Lift hard, there is NO tomorrow.

[@CaptainTheodorus]

What is your desk job?

[@BasementBrandon]

I manage training programs for an IT type company

[@cbleflar3480]

Glad to see you strapped your belt on for this heavy video. Safety first man, you have a kid now.

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha between sets of deadlifts.

[@tomk3478]

The way I look at it, spend whatever money you want to spend to get the equipment you want. I've spent almost $2,000 on my home setup so far and I could have done it for a lot less. I know that for a fact. Additionally, I'd have lost no functionality...for now. I built my setup with an eye toward the future and my own desires for my training future. I bought a yoke because I could use it as a squat rack and because I want to do yoke carries. I could have gotten a squat rack for less money (Titan yoke versus Titan squat racks, for the record), but I'd still have to buy a yoke later. Personally, I think it's better to buy once and cry once and that's where my focus has been so far, for what it's worth.

[@BasementBrandon]

I just try to tell myself I could have also spent a lot more as well lol

[@tomk3478]

Yeah, you really could have. :)

[@ctsingletonboxing2829]

I agree with quality but some people are buying equipment that far exceeds there capabilities or buying a dozen different types of bars! Why dose a person need a bar that's rated for 1000lbs when they can't bench, squat or deadlift 300lbs? Or a squat rack that's the same model as a guy like Bryan Shaws uses knowing you will never need something like that! Or paying out the ass for Ivanko weights when you could pay half the amount for standard Olympic plates! If you don't compete what's it's matter if the weights not perfectly calibrated, you think guys like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ronnie Coleman, Dorian Yates gave to shits on what brand it was? Bottom line is I agree with quality, I'm saying buy what you need not what your inflated ego wants!

[@Pler1978]

CT Singleton Boxing why woupd anyone need a car... A bus works just fine... Not sure why people care so much how others spend their own money.....usually it's broke people that don't like seeing other buy nice stuff. Rogue isn't what I'd call super expensive... It's really barely commercial level

[@hampusbrydling6459]

Do you think Arnold and Ronnie coleman would work out with a Barbell that is cheap and rated for 300lbs?

[@megatree51]

Hampus Brydling yes there’s videos of them working out at rag tag gyms

[@SinnedNogara]

For the most part all gym equipment exceeds what any human will ever lift. Brian Shaw could probably get away with squatting in an R3.

[@AyechinoProd]

Why would anyone want a bar rated less? I'm sure a 1000lb rated bar will last longer then a 300lb bar (if they even make those). On top of that only a few people in the world could probably squat, bench, or deadlift 1000lb in general so why do companies make them in the first place? You can't agree with quality then question a factor that ties in with quality as a whole. Idk what your inflated ego is talking about.

[@dhaddix1]

My video would’ve been 10 seconds long... “Because I fucking can! Roll the outro!” 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

THE ROCK SAYS!