10 Squat Rack Hacks for Home Gym & Beyond!

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  • @GarageGymReviews
    @GarageGymReviews  4 роки тому +73

    Do you have any hacks you've used in your home gym? Let me know!

    • @JbskMsj
      @JbskMsj 4 роки тому +4

      Use bands on ur rollers to protect the bar and roller!

    • @darkdiablo888
      @darkdiablo888 4 роки тому +8

      Where did you buy the utility pins, could you link us in the description?

    • @julianbillmair9269
      @julianbillmair9269 4 роки тому +9

      Making a DIY pulley system

    • @ambicion6
      @ambicion6 4 роки тому +1

      I just spray painted nicely the lines for where I need the J hooks for squat, bench, etc.

    • @clownpocket
      @clownpocket 4 роки тому +6

      If you have a shallow rack use sidewalk chalk and a yardstick to make a line on your flooring where to stand.

  • @HankAUT
    @HankAUT 4 роки тому +106

    The back extension thing in the end is actually fucking genius. Thanks.

    • @GarageGymReviews
      @GarageGymReviews  4 роки тому +19

      Thanks for watching all the way through. Wanted to make them all good ideas.

  • @MattLaneFitness
    @MattLaneFitness 4 роки тому +203

    Found this channel a little before COVID hit. When home gyms started being built I thought about this channel and can’t imagine the traffic that must be coming right now during the pandemic. Good for you Coop! You have a great channel and I’ve learned a lot from ya! Appreciate your vids!

    • @GarageGymReviews
      @GarageGymReviews  4 роки тому +19

      Thanks brother. This is very encouraging to me. Means more than I can say in a comment.

    • @MattLaneFitness
      @MattLaneFitness 4 роки тому +5

      Garage Gym Reviews your doing damn good things. Your message is really good. Your doing this for the right reasons. Not sure how I can support the channel but any way I can I’m down! 💯

  • @mikemichaels4500
    @mikemichaels4500 4 роки тому +285

    I spend most of my gym time in the squat rack too. It is where I do curls.

    • @mostrengo
      @mostrengo 4 роки тому +12

      Profile picture checks out

    • @oublou5544
      @oublou5544 4 роки тому +6

      Where else would you do your curls anyways ? There's no better place !

    • @garryacuesta9901
      @garryacuesta9901 3 роки тому

      Power Squat Rack is our main battle station at home!

  • @PangitBear
    @PangitBear 4 роки тому +270

    Some say if you compliment Coop, he’ll reply back... nice sweater Coop

  • @serjstoned
    @serjstoned 4 роки тому +103

    I’ll be making my own logo too. It will say “coop” as well

  • @jeremyfung680
    @jeremyfung680 4 роки тому +14

    “Take care of your equipment” as he throws every piece of equipment that he’s showing on the ground. Had me dying by the end.

  • @PhilipNowak
    @PhilipNowak 4 роки тому +20

    Wow, the hyperextensions using the rollers is brilliant! Big fan of your channel, Coop. I am building my garage gym and have made many purchase decisions due to your reviews site and UA-cam channel. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @NickVarn
    @NickVarn 4 роки тому +6

    Your sense of humor is perfect. You seem like a really fun person. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for the content!

  • @okggs1508
    @okggs1508 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks to you I've started living in my squat rack.

  • @garyhyde6639
    @garyhyde6639 4 роки тому +4

    Coop, you are the GOAT of home gym wisdom - THANK YOU!

  • @roymustang.595
    @roymustang.595 4 роки тому +226

    Now magnets are gonna get out of stock

    • @jcdaniel637
      @jcdaniel637 4 роки тому +12

      I'm gonna start selling magnets online at a 300% markup

  • @Phankes
    @Phankes 2 роки тому

    The sound effects in this video are CRISP and hilarious. Def a value add to this and I hope to hear more!

  • @christopherwilliams3874
    @christopherwilliams3874 4 роки тому +5

    Magnetic Collar is a move! I was amazed to see those chains not fall when you hooked them up! Thanks for the tips Coop!

  • @daazndood
    @daazndood 4 роки тому +4

    magnetic hook idea was awesome. I ordered some right after. I leave so much stuff on the ground since I have nowhere to put it. NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks coop

  • @BasementBrandon
    @BasementBrandon 4 роки тому +36

    Good tips here

  • @DV-dk5hd
    @DV-dk5hd 4 роки тому +1

    The utility pin idea is genius.

  • @massiminitrains
    @massiminitrains 3 роки тому +4

    I'm definitely going to use a couple of these as I build out my home gym. The collar magnet, pulley system, and back extension are definitely going to be making an appearance.

  • @gokuchan119
    @gokuchan119 4 роки тому +3

    For the pin & pipe safeties I used a piece of heat shrink to protect my bar. It turned out pretty good!

  • @allanbanyacsky1986
    @allanbanyacsky1986 Рік тому

    I can’t thank you enough for this great tip regarding the attachment of magnets to bar collars. Put them on yesterday and can’t say enough about how convenient this is. Thank you!

  • @kedarroy
    @kedarroy 4 роки тому +18

    FYI - pinpipe braided vinyl tubing: the Lowe's product (which looks exactly the same as the HomeDepot offering) fits over my RML pinpipes perfectly, no need to cut them. Awesome idea, thanks Coop! Manufacturers should absolutely offer this as standard or a cheap add-on to pinpipes...

    • @andrewolejarz5293
      @andrewolejarz5293 3 роки тому

      I'm wondering if regular clear vinyl tubing would work adequately. Do you think the added strength of the braided tubing is necessary?

    • @kingace1115
      @kingace1115 2 роки тому +1

      @@andrewolejarz5293 I use pipe insulation

  • @abpanda1596
    @abpanda1596 4 роки тому +7

    I love The back extensions idea, epic

  • @dmbsuccess1
    @dmbsuccess1 4 роки тому

    I’ve had a home gym since 2010 ! Never going back doing circuits, supersets and whatever I feel like doing when I wanna do is just the best!

  • @Birdiesandbombs
    @Birdiesandbombs 4 роки тому +9

    6:34
    "Take care of your equiptment"...
    Literally 5 mins ago...
    This had me laughing out loud.

  • @bryandehlin-grant2388
    @bryandehlin-grant2388 4 роки тому +29

    I love the magnetic collar idea, I'll be doing that one later today!!!

    • @GarageGymReviews
      @GarageGymReviews  4 роки тому +2

      So easy and cheap!

    • @jameswebber8375
      @jameswebber8375 4 роки тому

      How big are those magnets? I'm only seeing 1.26" diameter circles on Amazon, which seems like they'd be massive for even a larger collar, but maybe I'm overthinking it....🤔

    • @wsurfa
      @wsurfa 4 роки тому +2

      @@jameswebber8375 Search for rare earth magnets. www.kjmagnetics.com/ as an example. I'm in the UK, so just picked the first site that came up in the US no idea if they are any good

    • @scizdott
      @scizdott 4 роки тому +1

      @@wsurfa thank you so much for this! Just made my purchase for the magnets. Thanks!

  • @treyagpalza3264
    @treyagpalza3264 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome hacks, never would have thought of the back extension. Awesome video as usual.

  • @mesiroy1234
    @mesiroy1234 4 роки тому +69

    You know what the crazest hack?
    Finding a barbell in this days

    • @kd67876
      @kd67876 4 роки тому +2

      I use 3/4" black steel pipe as DB bars as well as for a pullup bar, and I would use a longer one as a BB if I needed to (its outer diameter is 1", my 1" standard plates fit it). Also, 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Hangers work perfect as clamps and spacers for you hands.

  • @JiuJitsuStuTru
    @JiuJitsuStuTru 4 роки тому +1

    That last one is really good. I can see some reverse hyper builds with that concept.

  • @laurafegely2662
    @laurafegely2662 Рік тому +73

    I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B

  • @Subsonic-cd2en
    @Subsonic-cd2en 4 роки тому +12

    I like the magnet on the collar idea - might steal that one. Also, the more I watch this channel the more I dig it Coop. Keep up the good work!

  • @Daymark80
    @Daymark80 4 роки тому

    Coop, I’ve got a hack for the plate storage pegs that come with these racks. The hex nuts and bolt ends tear up your plates when you push the plate back onto the storage post. To stop that, I bought some rubber furniture chair leg covers. My local hardware store sells them in a bunch of different sizes. The rubber chair leg tip fits snuggly over the lock washer next to the rack. When you push your plates onto the post they stop at the rubber instead of hitting the post hardware.

  • @dennissmithjr.5370
    @dennissmithjr.5370 4 роки тому +2

    This video was really cool, thanks. Will be using some of these for my squat rack when it ever gets here.

  • @gian8413
    @gian8413 4 роки тому +1

    I love the hyperextension hack. Thanks Coop!

  • @g.d.2069
    @g.d.2069 4 роки тому +1

    Love the GHD hack

  • @DylanLasich04
    @DylanLasich04 4 роки тому +1

    Coop, for the pin/pipe safeties, the Rogue R3 actually does have safety straps you can buy for them. I bought an RML-3 back in November and substituted the pipe safeties for straps for an additional $100. TOTALLY worth the cost of upgrading

  • @sammy530530
    @sammy530530 4 роки тому

    Coop, Took your advice ordered the magnates, and added a little colored tape to them. Genius idea and so simple!

  • @dr.fistingstein1566
    @dr.fistingstein1566 3 роки тому

    I havnt seen my dad since I was 9 years old... he said he was going to get cigarettes and never came back. I forgot to mention.... he was a magnet... so when you tell me to "just go get magnet..."... you make me wanna lift... hard... hard and heavy... real heavy. And real hard....
    Thanks for the moto. Great video.

  • @martinuzunov
    @martinuzunov 2 роки тому

    Huge thanks for the suggestions, Coop!

  • @brenden229
    @brenden229 4 роки тому +2

    Love the content. Been binge watching all of ur videos amid the pandemic. Can’t wait to start my garage gym reviews inspired home gym.

    • @GarageGymReviews
      @GarageGymReviews  4 роки тому

      Awesome brother! Thanks for the kind words. Forreal.

  • @tomferguson4436
    @tomferguson4436 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Coop. I enjoy all of them, this may have been my favorite. Cheap, easy, DIY to optimize home gym equipment

  • @Andrew-jt8bg
    @Andrew-jt8bg 4 роки тому +2

    Nice list! I use colored electrical tape to mark my Jcup and safety locations and just write on them with a silver sharpie. Definitely going to try a few of the others tho

  • @rllanoasa
    @rllanoasa 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Coop. Excellent tips will def implement at least 3.

  • @eggs-benny
    @eggs-benny Рік тому

    loved the hyper-extension idea!

  • @hongtravelvlogs7841
    @hongtravelvlogs7841 3 роки тому

    I have a squat rack (not a power rack) with a straight normal pull up bar. I sometimes grab the dip accessory, put it high, and use it for neutral grip pulll ups.

  • @MrFreakout76
    @MrFreakout76 2 роки тому

    First home rack comes Thursday. The back extension is genius with the leg rollers I got em and that never crossed my mind..

  • @ryanrex297
    @ryanrex297 3 роки тому

    Great video. The last one was gold!

  • @doby199726
    @doby199726 4 роки тому +2

    I use dense foam pool noodles for my safety pins, that seems to work pretty good too

  • @peaceWorker77
    @peaceWorker77 4 роки тому

    All of them are goods ideas! I have to watch it again later on.

  • @AjaychinuShah
    @AjaychinuShah Рік тому

    It's always a good video from COOP.

  • @coachbobkapustka4803
    @coachbobkapustka4803 4 роки тому

    amazing work . i have your channel on all the time when im organizing the garage gym - working. exploring web. thanks for producing this creative , fun profession. yes i said it. GARAGE GYM PROFESSSSSINAL BABY!! Get after it

  • @BrandonChapin
    @BrandonChapin 4 роки тому +9

    You could also wrap the pipe with an old bike tube!

  • @isaactaylor1241
    @isaactaylor1241 3 роки тому

    The magnet idea is great for storing

  • @alanlawson6669
    @alanlawson6669 4 роки тому +1

    Mind blown, great video! edits are getting funnier and funnier haha

  • @dankcosmos2435
    @dankcosmos2435 4 роки тому +1

    I clicked on this thinking I'd get some obvious suggestions but I have to say, the braided vinyl really is genius.

  • @tae-kwon-dot2987
    @tae-kwon-dot2987 4 роки тому

    I love how much fun he is having being aggressive with his stuff

  • @Swoleseph
    @Swoleseph 3 роки тому

    Dude, I just gotta say, you’re the man. Keep livin the dream. ✊🏻😇

  • @mr.okanefan3218
    @mr.okanefan3218 4 роки тому +39

    Me: my mom just died
    Coop: *Beautiful*

  • @michaels1828
    @michaels1828 4 роки тому

    You can use foam pipe insulation tubes on the safety pins too. They sell them at Home Depot to put on hot water pipes to keep them hot.

  • @damianvoulo8162
    @damianvoulo8162 4 роки тому +20

    do you have a link for the leg rollers

    • @amyl363
      @amyl363 4 роки тому

      Don't know for sure, but they look like these, which have 16" pad: www.sorinex.com/collections/weightlifting-attachments/products/roller-pad

  • @shenlonggohan
    @shenlonggohan 3 роки тому

    Attach rings to the rack. Attach dip belt or squat belt to rings. Belt goes in front of your hips, a plate/sandbag/other hefty object goes behind your heels. Back extension.

  • @audfashionfinds
    @audfashionfinds 3 роки тому

    That back extension hack is genius!

  • @80nodrog
    @80nodrog 4 роки тому

    Back extension hack is genious

  • @briancamcginn
    @briancamcginn 4 роки тому

    New subscriber... love this guy already. So down to earth and quite amusing videos. I look forward to more of them.

  • @slicknickyc3493
    @slicknickyc3493 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video. Gonna take advantage of 2-3 of these.

  • @mattshepard3644
    @mattshepard3644 3 роки тому

    I love this channel so much!

  • @vinayvallab4967
    @vinayvallab4967 4 роки тому

    hands down the best no bs all fun video

  • @X3RUBIM
    @X3RUBIM 4 роки тому

    Thank god that I now have a way to mark the j-hook position for my deadlifts!

  • @HadynWiseman
    @HadynWiseman 4 роки тому +2

    These were some amazing tips!

  • @daniellefevre2821
    @daniellefevre2821 3 роки тому

    Inspired to be like you. Thanks coop

  • @davidlong8288
    @davidlong8288 4 роки тому +9

    Squat rack hack: "Don't need one when you're working chest. Chest day everyday." - Brofessor Flex.

  • @BalaVerde
    @BalaVerde 4 роки тому

    Had to keep pausing to switch to Amazon after almost every step and put something new in the cart 😂 Thanks Coop!

  • @robertj8451
    @robertj8451 3 роки тому

    Back extension was
    Genius

  • @ducdu4136
    @ducdu4136 4 роки тому

    I really enjoy your sense of humor lol thanks for the hack. you doing towel pull ups just reminds me mike chang with his towel rows.

  • @markstarinsky4494
    @markstarinsky4494 4 роки тому

    Coop this is awesome! I came back to watch this video again just to figure out which magnets you used. Uh duh! You had the links! Just another great video; thank you!!!

  • @coachoscini1315
    @coachoscini1315 4 роки тому +1

    You should review the Bells Of Steel Trap Bar 3.0! It's an open variation of their last Trap. Very solid imo.

  • @vinayraju211
    @vinayraju211 3 роки тому

    this was fire man, you are the boss!

  • @alnnorona8342
    @alnnorona8342 4 роки тому

    I like the magnets. I used my daughters sidewalk chalk to mark where my J hooks go. I think I like the magnets better. Thanks for video.

  • @riversedge69
    @riversedge69 3 роки тому

    Clever Clever Clever! Love this.

  • @brandonjames8671
    @brandonjames8671 3 роки тому

    Thanks for all you do and share brother

  • @satchm05
    @satchm05 4 роки тому

    The last one is by far my favorite.

  • @Faralli
    @Faralli 4 роки тому +3

    As a new member of the garage gym club, thanks for all the insight Coop. Would you know of any utility pins that would fit an R-3?

  • @vrolsh
    @vrolsh 2 роки тому

    I had always wondered where you got your custom COOP sign. Just figured Rogue made it for you. Wow.

  • @LoveMountainAdventures
    @LoveMountainAdventures 4 роки тому +2

    Coop, as usual, great video! I'm wondering if you have a link to someone making leg rollers for a 5/8" hole? Thanks and keep your forearm guns holstered!

  • @soulfringe
    @soulfringe 4 роки тому +3

    Love this. Unfortunately the rack I have (the fitness reality one you recommended for a low budget garage) not as generous with the versatile holes. Later on down the road I hope to replace it though

  • @Bemwidood
    @Bemwidood 4 роки тому +2

    Please make more of these videos!

  • @jacobjarvis6773
    @jacobjarvis6773 4 роки тому +1

    Coop... where can I find cheap leg rollers to make the back extension??

  • @thedeafbartender
    @thedeafbartender 3 роки тому

    Hey Coop could you drop a link to those leg roller attachments

  • @lingroup1
    @lingroup1 3 роки тому

    Forget vinyl tubing, use a pool noodle. Slice down the middle and slide over the safety pin. It not only quiets down the clanking but protects the knurling and costs a few bucks.

  • @artsim5977
    @artsim5977 4 роки тому

    The braided vinyl piping is also good for making beer bongs

  • @josevalette108
    @josevalette108 4 роки тому +1

    Can you make a accessory items video for garage gym

  • @davidefraccaro5019
    @davidefraccaro5019 4 роки тому

    thank you coop your tips are very good!!!

  • @VDwSk2ku4t
    @VDwSk2ku4t 4 роки тому +3

    When having a dropped in rhino belt squat, I guess a mounted utility bench + utility pins + belt squat can give you a reverse hyper? If you have 4 leg roller you can make a GHD? These are huge equipment but using them in the rack saves tons of space?

  • @InvestWithQueenie
    @InvestWithQueenie 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video it was really enjoyable 🙌

  • @juanh1720
    @juanh1720 3 роки тому +1

    Where can one find these "cheap leg rollers?" link?

  • @espejokeith
    @espejokeith 4 роки тому

    More ‘hacks’ videos! Used several of these in my home gym.

  • @kbanny602
    @kbanny602 4 роки тому +1

    I personally love the claps at the end of each hack.

  • @michaelb41
    @michaelb41 3 роки тому +3

    "I'll show you what you're going to hang." The Emeril Lagasse of Home Gyms." "Bamm."

  • @franciscocv1995
    @franciscocv1995 3 роки тому

    I listen but on a budget. So I got a titan economy bar. Still works well enough. Getting a cage around black Friday.

  • @anthonygoodrich6487
    @anthonygoodrich6487 3 роки тому

    Back ext is my favorite hack

  • @mr.benchpress1633
    @mr.benchpress1633 2 роки тому

    I would love to see you do a review on the Hulk fit power cage with the cable crossover attachment and lat pulldown attachment