@@TacoPixelsHD Hahahahaha right I'm stuck over here doing 1000s of pushups everyday i got so bored i can now do a handstand with pushups smh id kill for a mini home gym!
Even $300 barbells is certainly not "budget". I've trained at commercial gyms where the barbells weren't that good. You can get a decent bar for half of that that will do the job just fine unless you mean to do olympic lifting (ie drop it) or you can deadlift 700lbs. And the real smart option on a budget is to get it second hand for even less.
@@AD-ui6sk $750 will get you a great mountain bike or an absolutely amazing road/hybrid bike. For a stationary bike you really don't need to spend anywhere near that amount. (Even without going second hand) Personally, I'd have rather put some of the extra money into a proper adjustable bench and skipped like, half of the gear he's showing here. Not that I'm judging, it's just a case of different strokes for different folks.
This is definitely on my "to do" list now. For the flooring, I recommend going to Tractor Supply and getting horse stall mats. They're heavier to lug around but can't be beat for gym flooring. I have them in my garage setup. Great content 👌
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
This is pretty solid! But I would recommend a few swaps for people searching for a good budget setup... 1) The standard spin lock dumbbells for about $100 for 100lb per dumbbell... not as fancy, but gives you more weight for far less cost. Swapping plates doesn't take THAT long and it saves you $500+ on that alone. 2) The other change would definitely be our PR-1100 Power Rack... relatively compact, safeties for safer lifting at home/alone, plastic lined j-cups, a better pull up bar, and is around $249 vs what was shown in this vid is $449. It is a lifelong rack of for those lifting 400lb+? No, but it does the job for 90%+ of people and has attachments for those looking to upgrade down the road to do cable curls, lat pull down, tricep rope work, low rows, landmine, etc. 3) Next would be our FB-3000 or FB-4000 over that amazon bench... for a bit more money, you get an 11 gauge bench with a 1,000lb weight rating. The amazon basic bench lists "maximum of 385 lbs". This actually adds about $50, but if you weigh 200lbs and benching over 175lbs... you're not concerned about a weight rating. 4) Finally, get a nice colored covered battle rope swap for $100 vs $300. Big improvements, and an overall cost savings approx $850. Easily could save $1,000+ if you're working on a budget with a few other modifications.
@@ItsAze All good! Our battle ropes and benches I mentioned above are both in stock. Coop is right, the soft plyo box that he recommends is a big seller for us since it doesn't wobble/topple as bad as many others sold. We actually all lift at REP, so we wouldn't sell something that just topples over easily on a missed jump.
I know you're kinda pimping your own products here, but I gotta agree on all counts. Also, a Reverse Hyper should never be in a budget anything, especially one with limited space. It does one thing, and takes up a lot of space, even if it's the portable one like this.
My Budget Powerlifting Home Gym that I currently have: Fringe Sports Squat Rack: $290 Rogue OPB Black Zinc: $320 Rep Fitness FB-4000: $160 Archon Cable Pulley System: $60 1 Dick’s Sporting Goods Fitness Gear 300 lb Weight Set (Sold bar for $60): $209 (¢82/lb) 2 Horse Stall Mats from TSC: $96 3 Pairs of Rogue Resistance Bands: $46 2 CAP Bumper 45s from Play it Again Sports: $230 ($2.55/lb) ($1.27/lb Combined) Total: $1,411
do you find that the bumper on the inside + fitness gear plates on the outside is sufficient for deadlift? Wondering if i should just get all bumper plates for bench/squat/deadlift. T.I.A.
Adding some insulation and a vapor barrier would be a nice addition to help protect against rust and corrosion. That's gonna be a huge factor in the winter especially if you heat the room and cause condensation.
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out backyard storage sheds plans try *WoodBlueprints. Com* Ive heard some dece.nt things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.
When I bought my last house, it came with a 9'x11' TuffShed. I put down another layer of 3/4" tongue and groove flakeboard, wired and insulated things. Then, set up my Rogue R-3 and covered the floor with stall mats. Iron pipe on the wall for plate storage, Rogue barbell hangers, bands, and IronMaster dumbbells, one flat bench, and a Rogue AB-3. Things were a little tight, not much room to get the plates on the barbell, but I used that gym for like six years, and I miss it.
Just be careful with moisture/condensation build up and rust. I built a shed gym last winter and after a while i noticed my barbell rusting much faster than normal, and plates/dumbbell handles being slick wet with my breath/sweat condensing on the cold surfaces. Summer wasn't as bad but keeping up with the cleaning is something i didn't do :/
I wish you spoke more about the flooring of the shed and how supportive the foundation/joists are. I have had to move my gym indoors and this means relying on the stability of the joisted floors
I would definitely lay 3/4 plywood over the Floor and then horse stall mats on top with an extra layer of stall mat wherever weights are hitting the floor.
You can build your own shed for pretty cheap if you are relatively handy. You can even just build part of it and pay a company to finish it if you have trouble with the top portion and the roof.
Sweet!! Something like this never crossed my mind because I live in the midwest and the gym wouldn't get used during the winter months. But is you're in a warm climate area of the country, this is sweet idea.
Couple ideas- If you wanted to do olympic lifting inside you could add at least one more layer of plywood on top of the floor going the opposite direction of the stuff that is already there. Also when it is placed make sure you have probably double the supports underneath than what is recommended. both of those will help distribute the load more. Better yet, don't go prefab, they cut a lot of corners typically and if you build it yourself it will be cheaper and better constructed (assuming you do it properly). Use 2x8s, 2x10s, or even 2x12s for the joists and consider doubling them for even more strength and again ¾" plywood doubled, or even better 1" tongue and groove doubled with opposing directions. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF PARTICLE BOARD FOR THE FLOOR. Also- just buy a good plate carrier and real quality armor plates (not steel), that way you can train with it, load it out with what you would carry on it, and you could actually use it if need be. If you want more weight get the rogue cast plates and swap them out.
My wife and I recently purchased a 16x40 and I have my home gym in it (16x25) and she has the rest for her crafting area. It works great for both of us.
@@jonm610 the price actually may vary between states. We live in Louisiana and had it ordered before lumber prices went up. We went with a Gemco building and have zero complaints with it. With the thick stall mats down it’s perfect for a home gym. You can look at their website to get a quote for your state.
I have the 97.5 lbs version of the Baadass Dumbells. Here is my quick review. The steel is extremely high quality, better than anything I have used in the past. I can't imagine you ever damaging them. They are also accurate. I weighed each plate and every single plate was spot on except the 12.5 lbs plates. All 8 of the 12.5 lbs plates came in at 12.8 lbs. Not a problem for me. When assembled they do not rattle and they haven't loosened once so far. Although the plates are secure it's worth noting that they take a little bit longer to change than the Ironmasters. Again, not an issue since the Iron Masters haven't been in stock in ages. This probably makes them safer than the Ironmasters as well. The owner seemed friendly when I called to make an order and they arrived within 3 business days. Another important feature is that they are made in Canada, not China. However, although the materials used are high quality, I did notice there was some slop in the machining process because the plates are not all perfectly round. This might be a problem for those of you with OCD but I don't mind. Furthermore, the stickers and paint are low quality. The plates arrived pretty scuffed up and the stickers were barely legible because they were scratched up so bad. Thankfully the stickers peeled off easy (I hated them anyway). The paint also chips easily so don't bang them together too hard. Not a big deal because the stickers and paint can easily be fixed. As long as you don't mind a few cosmetic blemishes, I highly recommend this product. They will last a lifetime.
Great insight, I always thought of eventually having a gym in my house, but this is also a great alternative. Not sure why everyone is bitching about the budget, he offered a ton of alternatives to the more expensive items. Fill it with whatever equipment you have/want that fits your budget. Doesn't have to be all set up overnight either... think big picture people, you could accumulate this over a year or so and have a sick gym.
I move every few years for work, so I’ve had to build out a full gym that is also easily broken down and adaptable to myriad spaces. A half rack, set of irons, set of bumpers, adjustable dumbbells (I went with power blocks over a decade ago), an FID bench, and a solid set of bands with attachments to fill in for cable machines as needed is perfect. Garages, office rooms, spare bedrooms in the basement, and split between rooms around the house have all been configs due to either space or noise constraints (nobody wants to hear someone sharing a wall or floor/ceiling while you’re clopping on a treadmill at 0430) This shed pretty much hits it spot on. I’m looking to settle down in the next few years and one of my “musts” has been a gym space in the house, but I’ve never really given much thought to dropping it in a shed. Only thing missing is a magical space saving leg press.
COOP! I watched this video a couple months ago and purchased the Elite FTS bands you mentioned. Thank you so much for the recommendation! They're the best I've gotten.
I miss having a home gym. I had a basement setup with a power rack with pullup bar - a bench - a barbell - a bunch of plates and a holder - a bit of grip strength stuff - and a bicycle on a trainer. So I had everything that I wanted in a very simple way. Bought all the weightlifting stuff on craigslist or facebook for like $200.
Man, thanks Dale. That means a lot from someone who's seen some of those early videos. Trying to improve in every area of life. Biggest thing I've learned is to just start. It will never be as good as I want it.
Get creative and be prepared to make some stuff yourself. Duffel bags full of sand, concrete and pipes can go a long way. Spend the money on a good pull up/dip station and you are set man.
Just get a cheap but decent squat rack, barbell, bench, and maybe the adjustable dumbbells that take 1 inch plates (these adjustable dumbbells are the cheapest option)
Great video. My one critique is that I think the Off Grid rack is not the best choice. While it works well from a price and form factor perspective, it doesn't have safeties available. Folks training in a small area like this are most likely going to be training alone which would make safeties a must.
One thing you should have talked about Coop is how you ran power out to it, as I saw lights. Also about the climate in there, I don't see any AC or heaters as it can get real hot or cold depending the season or location.
@@jonathanshiflet5450 wear the same clothes you do when you go to Starbucks for a latte. Excuses are the first step to failure. You don't need skin tight mandex pants with Nike sorts over them and a matching smedium shirt to bite that iron! Watch Rocky 4 - it's the blue print to your so called polar ice cap home.
@@vuetoob3983 don’t go to Starbucks, but I’m pretty sure they don’t have bare metal bars there. No one’s making excuses for anything, they’re asking thoughtful questions. And Rocky 4 was a movie. Stallone sat in a warm trailer, then filmed a scene, then went back to his warm trailer.
A couple peeps asked about floor reinforcement…adding an extra sheet of 1/2 or even better 3/4 OSB will reinforce the floor for occasional drops (just screw it down on top of the existing floor). Nice project, looks like a dope space! So much to love here, great job!! Only minor things I’d recommend: a full safety rack if lifting alone for squats and bench. Also, fingers pointed out (vs forward) on those body weight bench dips is a little better for rotator cuffs 😇.
All you need are weights really. If you are desperate, get a sch 40 steel 2” thick pipe from home depot, some buckets, and sand (sand is $5 bag for 50lbs)
Excellent job. My second gym was a 16×20 shed i built wen i was 15. And a few of my friends came and worked out with me and and the parents dont mind cause theres no noise issues in your home .i built many of the racks and dumbells etc. A shed is a great idea. But if it gets cold you have to insulate and heat and electric
My budget setup: Pull-up bar (negotiable) Old, sturdy Backpack Books (for weight) A pair of 8 pound dumbbells I had lying around (negotiable) Gloves (for my dainty, sweaty skin) Grippers (those grip strength things, also negotiable) With this, you can work everything
My home gym and rough cost 12ft x 12ft summerhouse £80 had to collect take it down and re assemble. Rubber flooring £60 Insulation and plasterboard £250 New edpm roof £120 Electric sockets, wiring and strip light £40 Full squat rack. £220 Joblot used weights and bars 4x 20kg 10 x 10 kg 12 x 5kg Loads of 2.5kg and below 5ft bar Tricep bar 4x dumbell bars Ez bar £200 7ft straight bar £50 Used adjustable Bench £30 Century Bob punch bag £150 Gloves wraps etc £60 Turbo trainer and bike £200 25kg adjust dumbells £120 Leather belt £40 All in around £1500 which is actually more than I thought before listing it here😂😂 But it makes training so convenient, harder to miss a session when its there in front of you.
I am planning to move to country side soon and most likely there won't be a gym near me. So making a realist game plan on how to build a gym and what I need. What I came up with was... These 5 items, that I believe would cover almost all bodybuilding, endurance exercise. Let me know what you think of the list. 1: Squat rack: with barbell and pull up bar and lat pull down and cable pulls with cable cross (ER KANG Olympic Power Cage Professional) 1000 Usd 2. Adjustable heavy dumbbell set (Power block dumbbell 90 lb) 510 Usd 3. Adjustable Leg extension and leg curl machine with Adjustable bench (ProForm Olympic Bench XT) 179 Usd 4. Barbell, curl bar, Rope pull down, lat pull down and close grip lat pull attachments 5. A lot of plates! Around 2000 Usd for a full gym. Let me know if this is a good layout
It never occurred to me to put a flag in my gym. It would be a great way to remind me which country that I live in as I'm working out. Thanks for the tip. Cheers!
First product for a shed to be used for anything other than storing yard tools should be good insulation. Second would be lighting of some sort. Heat\cooling? I have a 12x20 shed and I have used it to work out. That is only comfortable for a small amount of the year.
I'm wondering the same thing. However, I don't drop the bar, so I don't expect to beat on the floor, still, I imagine it would not be great putting 300lbs plus in a concentrated area.
I basically paid a couple thousand dollars to make my garage a mini CrossFit box. I bought the majority of stuff from rogue with the exception of a few things. I can recoup it in a year not paying for CrossFit. I am loving it.
I’ve actually built a budget shed gym for way less. But I built the shed the squat rack and a cable system. Hang a rope to climb you know all that good cheap stuff. I spent the most on weights, bumper plate set.
That's my thought too. Or bailing the bar during squats...I was considering the shed idea if my future house doesn't have a garage/basement option but my concern was the flooring (putting a shed on a concrete slab would be my preference but budget is an issue for me). I was also wondering about the overall structure of the shed option. Is it sturdy enough to support a rig/pull up bar?
@@jessim312 You can strengthen the floor for very little cash, but it will take some work. 1" flooring and add 2×6 joists underneath and you would be surprised at the weight it could handle. If you want serious integrity go with 4×4s. And add a few 6×6 footers. A couple hundred extra dollars and it would be able to survive pretty much anything you could throw at it.
Love these kinds of videos from Coop so much variety and ideas to complete a home gym, I like Coops version of “budget” usually means the cheapest great quality item because we all know we don’t even need any equipment to be fit!
All you need is the shed and a basic weight plate/bar setup. You can get a full bench/weight setup at academy for under 500 dollars. Hell I bought my 300 pound weight set with the bar for like 300 dollars back in 2009 and still use it to this day. Ive never had a gym membership. Ive added dumbells to my home gym throughout the years. It doesnt need to be rogue brand.
Extremely cool! UA-cam must be treating you pretty well if $4k is “budget”. For those who’s idea of budget is more in the $200 range, I recommend a good ceiling mounted pull-up bar, a kettlebell, and a jump rope.
That's how they're designed to go on the bar. They go backwards on the bar, face out on the rack. You put them backwards so you can get all 8 of your fingers on the lip when placing and removing the plate.
Power rack, bar/plates, bench, rubber floor. That’s all you actually need. You can get an EZ bar, and Olympic dumbbell handles for variety. 2”x2” rack from Amazon will work for anybody.
I have a similar setup in a 9x12 shed. It's very tight but the worst part is that the roof is gabled so the roof is low at either side wall which further restricts the headroom. I still have enough space for a 20-in deep squat rack, barbell rack, pull up bar with rings, a trap bar, a few dumbbells up to 100s, and a Titan short cable pulley that I had to cut down to about 5 ft tall to fit in the corner. It gets a little claustrophobic sometimes.
Coop, if price was no consideration and you were just considering performance and durability, would you go with the Eleiko weightlifting training bar or the American Barbell stainless steel comp bar?
Converted my side of the garage into a half work shop and half gym. Back half is my work bench with a floating shelf and tv. Front half under the garage door is my gym. Gym costed roughly $2700. I was going to do just basic battle ropes with kettlebell. Then that led to the bowflex SelectTech dumbbells. Then that led to the fold away bench from PRX. Then that ended up leading to am the PRX squat rack and barbell, curl bar and plates. Feels good to work out whenever I want with out planning a chunk of my day for it. Even though the gym is 1 mile away, it’s hard to make it there with 4 kids running around at the house. Best investment we have made for our home.
Why? Because I want to show you that you can put a gym anywhere! Internal dialogue: Dang this shed is expensive, how can I write it off as a business expense?
My "gym" was $500 and lives in a 4x8ft section of my garage. Your "budget" and "small" gym would be a massive upgrade for me. Hell, I couldn't even put in a shed that big without a permit.
9:50🤔🔥 yoooooooh that machine right there never seen that before not even in any you tube gym video you Sir are the first ....I knew there was some elite dark orps staff going here ..damnnnn what a machine
instead of a weighted vest, I'd recommend a weight chain belt if you have gym weights that can attach to. It's 16 dollars and adjustable to how heavy you want it at, but this only really works if you already have Olympic gym plates.
Coop, you and I have much different ideas of what “budget” means man😂
For real tho and im here filling bottles with sand and water
Yo man I got all my shit off amazon and people talk shit about Amazon weights but I'm telling you it works
@@devincuppy funny they talk shit about weight I assure you the gravity and weight behind it is the same lol you keep at it 💪
Just get some kettle bells and some heavy clubs .. less that 300 bucks .. and your gonna be killing it. .. ad to that .. Mark Wildman videos... Done
@@devincuppy what'd u get?
800$ dumbbells are not “budget” 😂 the only budget item on here is the kettle grip..
Lol shit, only thing I found I can afford
Everything is on a budget, he never said how big the budget is
800 vs 1500 is budget i would say.
This site is mostly a vanity thing for a guy to brag about how much gym stuff he buys...don't take it too seriously ;)
@@Ace_Hunter_lives most of that he gets for free
You’re going to get so shedded in that thing ...
I’ll see myself out.
This man is really one of the only ones out here with hundreds of thousands worth of gym equipment and still has the same dad body as 4 years ago lol
I know, right? And still out lifts me!
@@TacoPixelsHD lifting weights and making muscle is much easier than making such vids.
@@TacoPixelsHD Hahahahaha right I'm stuck over here doing 1000s of pushups everyday i got so bored i can now do a handstand with pushups smh id kill for a mini home gym!
@@TacoPixelsHD k know
“Budget” -> $300 battle rope lmao
That’s a LOT for a battle rope. Even my Sorinex 50-foot battle ropes did not cost that much and are excellent quality.
Was about to say the same thing.
You can get really thick heavy rope for around £15-20 per meter!
Even $300 barbells is certainly not "budget". I've trained at commercial gyms where the barbells weren't that good.
You can get a decent bar for half of that that will do the job just fine unless you mean to do olympic lifting (ie drop it) or you can deadlift 700lbs. And the real smart option on a budget is to get it second hand for even less.
$750 for a fancy stationary bike 😂
@@AD-ui6sk $750 will get you a great mountain bike or an absolutely amazing road/hybrid bike.
For a stationary bike you really don't need to spend anywhere near that amount. (Even without going second hand)
Personally, I'd have rather put some of the extra money into a proper adjustable bench and skipped like, half of the gear he's showing here.
Not that I'm judging, it's just a case of different strokes for different folks.
This is definitely on my "to do" list now. For the flooring, I recommend going to Tractor Supply and getting horse stall mats. They're heavier to lug around but can't be beat for gym flooring. I have them in my garage setup. Great content 👌
They went up to $50
how many do you recommend getting?
Do they smell?
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
This is pretty solid! But I would recommend a few swaps for people searching for a good budget setup...
1) The standard spin lock dumbbells for about $100 for 100lb per dumbbell... not as fancy, but gives you more weight for far less cost. Swapping plates doesn't take THAT long and it saves you $500+ on that alone.
2) The other change would definitely be our PR-1100 Power Rack... relatively compact, safeties for safer lifting at home/alone, plastic lined j-cups, a better pull up bar, and is around $249 vs what was shown in this vid is $449. It is a lifelong rack of for those lifting 400lb+? No, but it does the job for 90%+ of people and has attachments for those looking to upgrade down the road to do cable curls, lat pull down, tricep rope work, low rows, landmine, etc.
3) Next would be our FB-3000 or FB-4000 over that amazon bench... for a bit more money, you get an 11 gauge bench with a 1,000lb weight rating. The amazon basic bench lists "maximum of 385 lbs". This actually adds about $50, but if you weigh 200lbs and benching over 175lbs... you're not concerned about a weight rating.
4) Finally, get a nice colored covered battle rope swap for $100 vs $300.
Big improvements, and an overall cost savings approx $850. Easily could save $1,000+ if you're working on a budget with a few other modifications.
I felt so bad ordering an adjustable bench from the "other guys" knowing the reviews REPs had. But no stock :'(. Please forgive me, REP.
@@ItsAze All good! Our battle ropes and benches I mentioned above are both in stock. Coop is right, the soft plyo box that he recommends is a big seller for us since it doesn't wobble/topple as bad as many others sold. We actually all lift at REP, so we wouldn't sell something that just topples over easily on a missed jump.
@@REPfitness any chance the plate tree or 9 barbell holder will ever be back in stock?
I know you're kinda pimping your own products here, but I gotta agree on all counts. Also, a Reverse Hyper should never be in a budget anything, especially one with limited space. It does one thing, and takes up a lot of space, even if it's the portable one like this.
@@fencingrocks3 Haha yes. I just think people should look at some alternatives that may be better for them, and save them money.
My Budget Powerlifting Home Gym that I currently have:
Fringe Sports Squat Rack: $290
Rogue OPB Black Zinc: $320
Rep Fitness FB-4000: $160
Archon Cable Pulley System: $60
1 Dick’s Sporting Goods Fitness Gear 300 lb Weight Set (Sold bar for $60): $209 (¢82/lb)
2 Horse Stall Mats from TSC: $96
3 Pairs of Rogue Resistance Bands: $46
2 CAP Bumper 45s from Play it Again Sports: $230 ($2.55/lb)
($1.27/lb Combined)
Total: $1,411
do you find that the bumper on the inside + fitness gear plates on the outside is sufficient for deadlift? Wondering if i should just get all bumper plates for bench/squat/deadlift. T.I.A.
That’s a darn good deal. Way to kill it getting that setup. 👊🏼💪🏼
@@alanquach9081 sorry about responding so late, I would honestly get plates that are all the same diameter.
@@vanofthewoods6131 thanks ❤️
@@UpsideDownGaming97 thanks!
Adding some insulation and a vapor barrier would be a nice addition to help protect against rust and corrosion. That's gonna be a huge factor in the winter especially if you heat the room and cause condensation.
Points off for not calling the shed the Chicken Coop
Underrated comment
the shred shed
Genius.
How soon after this video did your wife make you put all your yard tools back in here?
Right after I lifted the entire shed over my head for 5 sets of 5 reps and I officially won working out.
@@GarageGymReviews lol
@@GarageGymReviews Your power is inhuman! What a world!
In his defense the U.S.A. has a defense "budget" as well.
Thats why he has US flag instead of a mirror
Would like to know more about the construction of the shed and what reinforcement if any, that you made for the floor.
His definition of budget and mine are very, very different.
interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out backyard storage sheds plans try *WoodBlueprints. Com* Ive heard some dece.nt things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.
Well I mean think of all the stuff he has it would be
When I bought my last house, it came with a 9'x11' TuffShed. I put down another layer of 3/4" tongue and groove flakeboard, wired and insulated things. Then, set up my Rogue R-3 and covered the floor with stall mats. Iron pipe on the wall for plate storage, Rogue barbell hangers, bands, and IronMaster dumbbells, one flat bench, and a Rogue AB-3. Things were a little tight, not much room to get the plates on the barbell, but I used that gym for like six years, and I miss it.
“I built an expensive gym in my massive shed.”
Just be careful with moisture/condensation build up and rust. I built a shed gym last winter and after a while i noticed my barbell rusting much faster than normal, and plates/dumbbell handles being slick wet with my breath/sweat condensing on the cold surfaces. Summer wasn't as bad but keeping up with the cleaning is something i didn't do :/
I thought about this. Not to mention risk of critters
LOL everytime he puts that buzzer in whenever he says the wrong dimensions just makes me chuckle hah
I wish you spoke more about the flooring of the shed and how supportive the foundation/joists are. I have had to move my gym indoors and this means relying on the stability of the joisted floors
It’s laid on pieces of wood might as well just get a concrete pad laid and build a small structure on top of that
I don't think he put this thing up or modified it at all. He probably just payed for the installation
I would definitely lay 3/4 plywood over the Floor and then horse stall mats on top with an extra layer of stall mat wherever weights are hitting the floor.
It’s a garden shed. After filming this video he put his garden tools back in. Is why he didn’t finish the rubber flooring lol
You can build your own shed for pretty cheap if you are relatively handy. You can even just build part of it and pay a company to finish it if you have trouble with the top portion and the roof.
Sweet!! Something like this never crossed my mind because I live in the midwest and the gym wouldn't get used during the winter months. But is you're in a warm climate area of the country, this is sweet idea.
Couple ideas- If you wanted to do olympic lifting inside you could add at least one more layer of plywood on top of the floor going the opposite direction of the stuff that is already there. Also when it is placed make sure you have probably double the supports underneath than what is recommended. both of those will help distribute the load more. Better yet, don't go prefab, they cut a lot of corners typically and if you build it yourself it will be cheaper and better constructed (assuming you do it properly). Use 2x8s, 2x10s, or even 2x12s for the joists and consider doubling them for even more strength and again ¾" plywood doubled, or even better 1" tongue and groove doubled with opposing directions. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF PARTICLE BOARD FOR THE FLOOR.
Also- just buy a good plate carrier and real quality armor plates (not steel), that way you can train with it, load it out with what you would carry on it, and you could actually use it if need be. If you want more weight get the rogue cast plates and swap them out.
Coop: Tries to remember numbers
Julius Maddox: *TRIGGERED*
My wife and I recently purchased a 16x40 and I have my home gym in it (16x25) and she has the rest for her crafting area. It works great for both of us.
Up until you want to deadlift and cause vibrations to happen and have loud ass music lol
@@carloszepeda8341 it does just fin with deadlifts.
What did that 16x40 run you? And what state if you don’t mind sharing
@@jonm610 the price actually may vary between states. We live in Louisiana and had it ordered before lumber prices went up. We went with a Gemco building and have zero complaints with it. With the thick stall mats down it’s perfect for a home gym. You can look at their website to get a quote for your state.
I have the 97.5 lbs version of the Baadass Dumbells. Here is my quick review. The steel is extremely high quality, better than anything I have used in the past. I can't imagine you ever damaging them. They are also accurate. I weighed each plate and every single plate was spot on except the 12.5 lbs plates. All 8 of the 12.5 lbs plates came in at 12.8 lbs. Not a problem for me. When assembled they do not rattle and they haven't loosened once so far. Although the plates are secure it's worth noting that they take a little bit longer to change than the Ironmasters. Again, not an issue since the Iron Masters haven't been in stock in ages. This probably makes them safer than the Ironmasters as well. The owner seemed friendly when I called to make an order and they arrived within 3 business days. Another important feature is that they are made in Canada, not China. However, although the materials used are high quality, I did notice there was some slop in the machining process because the plates are not all perfectly round. This might be a problem for those of you with OCD but I don't mind. Furthermore, the stickers and paint are low quality. The plates arrived pretty scuffed up and the stickers were barely legible because they were scratched up so bad. Thankfully the stickers peeled off easy (I hated them anyway). The paint also chips easily so don't bang them together too hard. Not a big deal because the stickers and paint can easily be fixed. As long as you don't mind a few cosmetic blemishes, I highly recommend this product. They will last a lifetime.
@@FLEXjs No problem! Reviews are helpful and there weren't any out there when I bought the set. Glad it helped!
Great insight, I always thought of eventually having a gym in my house, but this is also a great alternative. Not sure why everyone is bitching about the budget, he offered a ton of alternatives to the more expensive items. Fill it with whatever equipment you have/want that fits your budget. Doesn't have to be all set up overnight either... think big picture people, you could accumulate this over a year or so and have a sick gym.
I move every few years for work, so I’ve had to build out a full gym that is also easily broken down and adaptable to myriad spaces. A half rack, set of irons, set of bumpers, adjustable dumbbells (I went with power blocks over a decade ago), an FID bench, and a solid set of bands with attachments to fill in for cable machines as needed is perfect. Garages, office rooms, spare bedrooms in the basement, and split between rooms around the house have all been configs due to either space or noise constraints (nobody wants to hear someone sharing a wall or floor/ceiling while you’re clopping on a treadmill at 0430) This shed pretty much hits it spot on. I’m looking to settle down in the next few years and one of my “musts” has been a gym space in the house, but I’ve never really given much thought to dropping it in a shed. Only thing missing is a magical space saving leg press.
you what? why do you have to move for work? like does ur boss move his company all the time?
Get a vertical leg press! The old school ones
I built a gym in my dog house. He hasn't even used it once.
He probably waiting on the HGH from his supplier
probably feels a bit ruff
COOP! I watched this video a couple months ago and purchased the Elite FTS bands you mentioned. Thank you so much for the recommendation! They're the best I've gotten.
“That’s something I’d look at for a budget gym”. $400 bar
I mean if you competed you would know that the Eleiko bars at comp are 1200
A good budget gym would be a $300
That's a long jog to the shitter when that special feeling hits
I miss having a home gym. I had a basement setup with a power rack with pullup bar - a bench - a barbell - a bunch of plates and a holder - a bit of grip strength stuff - and a bicycle on a trainer. So I had everything that I wanted in a very simple way. Bought all the weightlifting stuff on craigslist or facebook for like $200.
Your videos are done way better. I’m a fan from way back and I like the evolution of your actual production. Great job 👏🏻 keep up the good work.
Man, thanks Dale. That means a lot from someone who's seen some of those early videos. Trying to improve in every area of life. Biggest thing I've learned is to just start. It will never be as good as I want it.
Can you make a more affordable budget gym for someone in high school. Maybe like a 500-1000$ budget
Get creative and be prepared to make some stuff yourself. Duffel bags full of sand, concrete and pipes can go a long way. Spend the money on a good pull up/dip station and you are set man.
3 Kettle bells and 2 heavy clubs .. done
Just get a cheap but decent squat rack, barbell, bench, and maybe the adjustable dumbbells that take 1 inch plates (these adjustable dumbbells are the cheapest option)
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@@Michael-cj5mn imagine using kettlebells ever
Great video. My one critique is that I think the Off Grid rack is not the best choice. While it works well from a price and form factor perspective, it doesn't have safeties available. Folks training in a small area like this are most likely going to be training alone which would make safeties a must.
That's going to be brutal in the winter.
Put on a hoodie dude
One thing you should have talked about Coop is how you ran power out to it, as I saw lights. Also about the climate in there, I don't see any AC or heaters as it can get real hot or cold depending the season or location.
Man the fuk up its a gym not a "she shed". Candles, flashlights and extension cords! Either sweat in the summer or wear layers in the winter.
@@vuetoob3983 bro, it hits-14 F where I live. That’s where you’ll lose flesh on bare metal. Smart isn’t weak.
@@jonathanshiflet5450 wear the same clothes you do when you go to Starbucks for a latte. Excuses are the first step to failure. You don't need skin tight mandex pants with Nike sorts over them and a matching smedium shirt to bite that iron! Watch Rocky 4 - it's the blue print to your so called polar ice cap home.
@@vuetoob3983 Do You Even Lift?
@@vuetoob3983 don’t go to Starbucks, but I’m pretty sure they don’t have bare metal bars there. No one’s making excuses for anything, they’re asking thoughtful questions. And Rocky 4 was a movie. Stallone sat in a warm trailer, then filmed a scene, then went back to his warm trailer.
I need one of these it would beat going to the gym which i dont ever do
A couple peeps asked about floor reinforcement…adding an extra sheet of 1/2 or even better 3/4 OSB will reinforce the floor for occasional drops (just screw it down on top of the existing floor).
Nice project, looks like a dope space! So much to love here, great job!! Only minor things I’d recommend: a full safety rack if lifting alone for squats and bench. Also, fingers pointed out (vs forward) on those body weight bench dips is a little better for rotator cuffs 😇.
unfortunately, this is a bit out of my budget
All you need are weights really. If you are desperate, get a sch 40 steel 2” thick pipe from home depot, some buckets, and sand (sand is $5 bag for 50lbs)
For this "affordable" price ill go with prx,
"The Echo Bike is is $750. It's cheap."
bro, they are 3 grand where i live :c
The most useless machine just get a bike
You must live in north Korea and that's what you make in a year or you've never looked at commercial bike prices and actually think 750 is overpriced
You dont have to buy these all at once. Just invest it little by little. Thanks for the vid
Excellent job. My second gym was a 16×20 shed i built wen i was 15. And a few of my friends came and worked out with me and and the parents dont mind cause theres no noise issues in your home .i built many of the racks and dumbells etc. A shed is a great idea. But if it gets cold you have to insulate and heat and electric
“I prefer dumbbells, I feel like they’re more versatile.”
Pavel would like to know your location, comrade.
My budget setup:
Pull-up bar (negotiable)
Old, sturdy Backpack
Books (for weight)
A pair of 8 pound dumbbells I had lying around (negotiable)
Gloves (for my dainty, sweaty skin)
Grippers (those grip strength things, also negotiable)
With this, you can work everything
Coops next video:
I built a budget gym in my bathroom
My home gym and rough cost
12ft x 12ft summerhouse £80
had to collect take it down and re assemble.
Rubber flooring £60
Insulation and plasterboard £250
New edpm roof £120
Electric sockets, wiring and strip light £40
Full squat rack. £220
Joblot used weights and bars
4x 20kg
10 x 10 kg
12 x 5kg
Loads of 2.5kg and below
5ft bar
Tricep bar
4x dumbell bars
Ez bar
£200
7ft straight bar £50
Used adjustable Bench £30
Century Bob punch bag £150
Gloves wraps etc £60
Turbo trainer and bike £200
25kg adjust dumbells £120
Leather belt £40
All in around £1500 which is actually more than I thought before listing it here😂😂
But it makes training so convenient, harder to miss a session when its there in front of you.
😂😂😂😂💯when Coop says use this for farmer carrys. It's a handle for a handle.
Great Job on the shed gym. You showed a lot of people that you don't need a ton of equipment or an extremely large space to create a home gym.
I love your content I am 12 years old and have dreams of becoming a pro I am looking for a home gym this is perfect!
A pro soccer player
A 12 year old looking for a home gym. What
I wish I'd started lifting at age 12. Very cool, best advice is don't give up.
@@jord9261 I am already very shredded not trying to show off but I do workout and it has helped me tremendously I am already on the top team in cali
@@92368 thank you so much I am also a female too so I am not letting the hate get to me
I am planning to move to country side soon and most likely there won't be a gym near me. So making a realist game plan on how to build a gym and what I need. What I came up with was... These 5 items, that I believe would cover almost all bodybuilding, endurance exercise. Let me know what you think of the list.
1: Squat rack: with barbell and pull up bar and lat pull down and cable pulls with cable cross (ER KANG Olympic Power Cage Professional) 1000 Usd
2. Adjustable heavy dumbbell set (Power block dumbbell 90 lb) 510 Usd
3. Adjustable Leg extension and leg curl machine with Adjustable bench (ProForm Olympic Bench XT) 179 Usd
4. Barbell, curl bar, Rope pull down, lat pull down and close grip lat pull attachments
5. A lot of plates!
Around 2000 Usd for a full gym.
Let me know if this is a good layout
nice
*Description says $500*
Actual budget: 10k+
This dude has the most expensive equipment possible and he doesn’t even look like he lifts.
But he has the best reviews and get it’s for free. There are plenty of morons who are huge and they don’t understand what a power does.
Did the same thing, and I don't miss commercial gyms. Bought a super bench and IM2000 from ironmaster
It never occurred to me to put a flag in my gym. It would be a great way to remind me which country that I live in as I'm working out. Thanks for the tip. Cheers!
Easy patriotic way to decorate the wall
First product for a shed to be used for anything other than storing yard tools should be good insulation. Second would be lighting of some sort. Heat\cooling? I have a 12x20 shed and I have used it to work out. That is only comfortable for a small amount of the year.
Whats the “budget”?
Ten grand?
Based Coop putting an American flag in literally everything
Coop,
What did you do to level the shed? Also, did you do anything to reinforce the floor for deadlifts?
I'm wondering the same thing. However, I don't drop the bar, so I don't expect to beat on the floor, still, I imagine it would not be great putting 300lbs plus in a concentrated area.
I basically paid a couple thousand dollars to make my garage a mini CrossFit box. I bought the majority of stuff from rogue with the exception of a few things. I can recoup it in a year not paying for CrossFit. I am loving it.
I’m disappointed “shred shed” was never mentioned. :)
I’ve actually built a budget shed gym for way less. But I built the shed the squat rack and a cable system. Hang a rope to climb you know all that good cheap stuff. I spent the most on weights, bumper plate set.
I wonder how the wood floor would hold up to deadlifts over time.
That's my thought too. Or bailing the bar during squats...I was considering the shed idea if my future house doesn't have a garage/basement option but my concern was the flooring (putting a shed on a concrete slab would be my preference but budget is an issue for me). I was also wondering about the overall structure of the shed option. Is it sturdy enough to support a rig/pull up bar?
@@jessim312 You can strengthen the floor for very little cash, but it will take some work. 1" flooring and add 2×6 joists underneath and you would be surprised at the weight it could handle. If you want serious integrity go with 4×4s. And add a few 6×6 footers. A couple hundred extra dollars and it would be able to survive pretty much anything you could throw at it.
Common sense should tell you that deadlifts should not be done in there.
Love these kinds of videos from Coop so much variety and ideas to complete a home gym, I like Coops version of “budget” usually means the cheapest great quality item because we all know we don’t even need any equipment to be fit!
700? Coop being modest. We all know he's lifting over.........1000 pounds!!!!!!!
Bill gets it.
He's power is . . .
Over 9000! ! !
He's just being modest and doesn't want to intimidate his viewers
I understood that Adam Paul reference
That’s awesome. Just add some mirrors if you want it to feel bigger and BAM
He said “budget” gym this man spent over 10,000 for this gym
He has a lot of useless stuff. Also most of the stuff he has is over priced.
Should of had some help i could of built him a beast gym for 10k
Adding the kettle bell handle to the dumbbell handle to do farmers carries is wild.
“Budget” - $300 rope
All you need is the shed and a basic weight plate/bar setup. You can get a full bench/weight setup at academy for under 500 dollars. Hell I bought my 300 pound weight set with the bar for like 300 dollars back in 2009 and still use it to this day. Ive never had a gym membership. Ive added dumbells to my home gym throughout the years. It doesnt need to be rogue brand.
Extremely cool! UA-cam must be treating you pretty well if $4k is “budget”. For those who’s idea of budget is more in the $200 range, I recommend a good ceiling mounted pull-up bar, a kettlebell, and a jump rope.
For real I want a pull up bar right now and even that's not in my budget.
That reverse hyper looked like it was going to flip over!!
My OCD kicks in every time he puts a plate on backwards.
That's how they're designed to go on the bar. They go backwards on the bar, face out on the rack. You put them backwards so you can get all 8 of your fingers on the lip when placing and removing the plate.
Power rack, bar/plates, bench, rubber floor. That’s all you actually need. You can get an EZ bar, and Olympic dumbbell handles for variety.
2”x2” rack from Amazon will work for anybody.
Coop, I gotta say with the stache and that hat, you remind me of Sergeant Slaughter. It is kinda bad ass.
Now that's a compliment. Way better than the guy that said I looked like Private Pyle.
@@GarageGymReviews needs more underbite.
I work out at home with really heavy dumb bells and other stuff
One day he’ll workout in one of his gym set ups 😅
I have a similar setup in a 9x12 shed. It's very tight but the worst part is that the roof is gabled so the roof is low at either side wall which further restricts the headroom. I still have enough space for a 20-in deep squat rack, barbell rack, pull up bar with rings, a trap bar, a few dumbbells up to 100s, and a Titan short cable pulley that I had to cut down to about 5 ft tall to fit in the corner. It gets a little claustrophobic sometimes.
Coop, if price was no consideration and you were just considering performance and durability, would you go with the Eleiko weightlifting training bar or the American Barbell stainless steel comp bar?
Do you like a more aggressive knurl or passive? The AB Bar is extremely passive.
@@GarageGymReviews How much was the shed?
Good workout in the summertime. Turns into a sauna when you're on the stationary bike.
When he said “I’ve dragged your wife on this sled” lmaooo thuglife.gif
if you squat alone, a weight belt, or stabilizer belt from gyms is helpful, it keeps better posture
Love the idea, but this video is pushing the term “budget”.
Awesome video Coop! Currently building our garage gym right now and we've gotten pretty much everything from your recommendations! Almost done!
$750 conditioning tool in a budget gym lol.
A good pair of running shoes is the best conditioning tool you’ll ever have 😂
I'd argue a $5 skip rope is better
@@marcoreyes582 Good point.
Converted my side of the garage into a half work shop and half gym. Back half is my work bench with a floating shelf and tv. Front half under the garage door is my gym. Gym costed roughly $2700. I was going to do just basic battle ropes with kettlebell. Then that led to the bowflex SelectTech dumbbells. Then that led to the fold away bench from PRX. Then that ended up leading to am the PRX squat rack and barbell, curl bar and plates. Feels good to work out whenever I want with out planning a chunk of my day for it. Even though the gym is 1 mile away, it’s hard to make it there with 4 kids running around at the house. Best investment we have made for our home.
I’m surprised UA-cam allowed this video with the American flag so prominently displayed!
Yup things should be banned from public for what they represent.
🇺🇸🔥
Hey bro... How do you think the wooden floor will hold up to the weights? Maybe dropping from dead with cast iron weights.
I think so. I'd put rubber on top where lifting though.
@@GarageGymReviews maybe put rubber on the entire floor
Why? Because I want to show you that you can put a gym anywhere!
Internal dialogue:
Dang this shed is expensive, how can I write it off as a business expense?
I've been wanting to do this for a couple years now. Such a good idea.
Who thinks this guy just buys gym equipment and doesn’t work out? 😂
Sounds like me lol
In Canada, Canadian Tire has good quality resistance bands for a very good price. don’t pay extra for a name stamped on rubber.
“I prefer dumbbells, I feel like they’re more versatile.”
-Pavel enters the chat
Joe Rogan on a DMT induced trip: *enters chat*
My "gym" was $500 and lives in a 4x8ft section of my garage. Your "budget" and "small" gym would be a massive upgrade for me. Hell, I couldn't even put in a shed that big without a permit.
“Budget” but has rogue bumpers lol
9:50🤔🔥 yoooooooh that machine right there never seen that before not even in any you tube gym video you Sir are the first ....I knew there was some elite dark orps staff going here ..damnnnn what a machine
Totally not budget friendly lol. I have more stuff in my garage gym and I spent less on everything than just his petal bike 😆.
instead of a weighted vest, I'd recommend a weight chain belt if you have gym weights that can attach to. It's 16 dollars and adjustable to how heavy you want it at, but this only really works if you already have Olympic gym plates.
"I dragged your wife on this" I just lost my shit hahahaha
I love when you show your setups honestly some of my favorite videos.
..But our definition of budget is very different lol