Why You Shouldn't Train At Home - GO TO THE GYM!
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2020
- Recently Coop from GarageGymReviews made a video about how home gyms are the future. Alan Thrall of Untamed Strength also weighed in on the situation. In this video I give you a few reasons why I wouldn't build a home gym even though it's been great for me.
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Hey all, please understand I'm team home gym for life. However this video was to play devil's advocate as Coop had stated he thought home gyms would put commercial gyms out of business.
Coop may be right, though again, not in and of themselves, but in addition to other economic realities as well...
No thanks.
No home gyms will not do that lol
I don’t get the community thing. Even Brandon in his basement has access to thousands of other people via the internet. In fact since early 2000 I think people could reach out to each other online. Are people nice online? Not always. Are people nice in person? Not always.
@@michaelsofine I think a lot of people enjoy the face to face commradarie.
Yes...everyone sell your equiptment now, please
Joseph Fahey and not more than $1 a pound!
@@justtestingonce all the idiots that panic bought at $3 a pound and never used it are trying to get their full money back here now that gyms are open 😂 I'm waiting for reality to set in for how badly they overpaid.
@@Baby_Bear769 looking for some lightly used Rogue calibrated steel discs. Highly discounted if possible.
3:22 “spaysh”?
Baby Bear my gym is open at 25% but I’m not planning on going back. Built a super-shed and putting in my own stuff now. FYI every fitness company, facebook, and craigslist are still depleted. Ebay profiteers are charging double to triple. Today.
built my garage gym so I could be more efficient when I started nursing school-and to get away from people who talk too much at the gym
When you're in a tiny gym and waiting on the people taking 10 minute story breaks between sets of 135 on the only bench (and not letting you work in), dropping a few grand to get a basic home setup becomes very appealing 😂
Same bro, I hate being around people so a home gym is perfect
My #1 and #2 reasons for outfitting my home gym!
hell YES！
Yes Yes Yes! Spent over 30 years going to a commercial gym so over it. I do my workouts at home which are usually 30 mins of actual work and say 35 to 40 mins tops. 3 exercises 10 mins of each ( reps every minute on the minute). How many commercial gyms have a range of steel clubs, maces, Bulgarian Bags , Heavy slam balls and kettle bells? This is some of the equipment I use.
I can understand the points that you’ve made in this video, but pulling out my visa, and squatting in 77 square feet of the back of a garage is the best decision that I’ve made in 2020
Add in my rack has safeties to save me on a missed squat is a lifesaver. Most globogyms don't have a good way to put a missed squat down. And since most people can't spot for crap means I have 2 people I know I can count on to save me. My 405 lb 1rm squat isn't anything special but it will fuck me up big time should I miss.
Good for you.
Well let's be honest, you make a lot of bad decisions.
Brandon Campbell Diamond bro.....that cut is deep lol
@@BasementBrandon so rude
In my home gym I get to do awkward exercises like hip thrust and no ones watching
But doing it in front of an audience gets some people off!
Idk man it's nice to occasionally catch women staring while performing various butt exercises. Big mood boost. My cat watching just doesn't have the same effect.
I can relate here I did it in the local gym and everyone looked at me smirking.
@@CoCody_ different kind of p
Cat 🐈
Haha! Word!
Been lifting for 25 years, other dudes in their 40's are buying bass boats and convertibles, I feel zero need to defend an investment into my personal health and also recreational passion. (my gym is in the basement btw)
My man
i personally am someone who likes to train at night and as great as a gym is it’s a great feeling being able to just go from doing nothing to immediately just working out and just the fact that it’s in my house encourages me more
Right on!!
I’ve been meaning to build a home gym for the past years and this situation we are now in was the catalyst that did it and it’s been great. Lifting on my own time, no waiting, no annoying circle jerks conversations hogging equipment, no bro/ego lifters. I tend to work out alone and really don’t see a need to go back to an actual gym. Just going to keep building on what I have going forward.
awesome to hear!
sssssshhhhhh....
brandon discouraging new home gymers so they sell all their equipment to us long time home gymers....
thnx brandon
:)
Yoooo, now that I have plenty of time for myself (lost my job). . . anybody thinking of unloading a treadmill?
I’m always impressed with the lack of “uhs” and “ums” in your videos when you speak.
I make up for it with bad jokes and mispronouncing words :)
He compensates by using the phrase "with that being said" ;)
Corona actually forced me to build my small minimalistic home gym in a relatively small space with squat stand, barbell and plates.I used to go to the gym as long as I can remember but I got so comfortable in my home gym now that I dont feel like going to regular gym anymore even when they open up lol.
Bro, i started my home gym last year. That allowed me to squat and bench 3 times a week. Which put 100 on my df, 70 on squat, 40 on bench.
Just because i was able to finally use squat rack since my gym only had 2 squat racks and someone was always using it.
Same here, I don’t think I’ll go back to a commercial gym. I don’t have to wait for equipment, it’s convenient and I don’t have to find someone to watch my kids!
Haven’t had a gym membership for a decade. Started with a pull-up bar. Then a kettlebell. Finally a squat rack and barbell. Best investment I’ve ever made.
Exactly my story, brother!
That's awesome to hear!
Home gym rocks. Purchased my awesome home gym setup 2 years ago for $5000. Most of my mates say damn you have the most important stuff a proper gym has. Both my wife and myself had gym memberships. Only 2 more years and it will have paid itself off. It only takes up a single car space and saves so much time.
Great job being lucky! Enjoy.
Def agree, I've spent a lot, but I wouldn't trade mine for any other gym!
My old gym only had one power rack. I was doing compounds and was approaching failure so I needed to use it for the majority of my workouts and it was causing a lot of tension with other members who also wanted to use the rack, having to swap out between lifts, and waiting for people, plus it was 15 minutes of driving one way to get there. Built a smaller garage gym (just power rack, dead lift platform, barbell and weights) right before the lock down here and... It. Is. Magical. No waiting, no commute, no tension, I can work out when I want, super easy and no one angry about me video a lift for a form check. I will never go back. My life is richer and less stressful having my gym in my garage.
Very good points, I think it obviously also depends on the gyms near you.
My whole set up was built slowly over 3 years and then quickly by flipping my old used stuff (not buying new to flip) during a crazy pandemic... if the world never turned I’d still be lifting in my poor man’s iron paradise and loving every minute of it... the crowds at our community center gyms are the worst...
I did the same thing man! Ordering my dream rack with nice bench and all. Just have to wait who knows how long for everything to be in stock lol
Def was a good time to be a seller!
When I weighed the pros and cons of returning to my gym after the lockdown or using my home gym, I decided that my home gym made better sense. I even thought about just going once or twice a week just for the machines and to see old friends but my gym pissed me off with their $99 registration fee. Great way to get customers back.
that is pretty lame.
long term home gym with quality equipment is the best path
I’ve had home gym equipment my whole life. I have worked out in a commercial gym for many years while my equipment was collecting dust. I got inspired to set my garage gym back up 3 years ago largely from following this channel. At first I was just going to use it occasionally, now it’s taken on a life of its own! I love it, it’s where my roots are from. I’ll never train in a globo gym again.
Part of it for me was necessity. No where close had the equipment I wanted and time is my most valuable asset these days. Love my home gym!
Built a home gym during this, obviously no waiting to use the bench/squat rack and I can now finally try equipment I've been wanting to try. After a long day of work it's better for me to just go home to workout but I do miss the social aspect slightly even though most of the time I kept to myself.
appreciate the feedback!
I miss working out with a partner, but I never really talked to anyone else. However, I am a sucker for a good spin class. Cheers!
Love my home gym!! Should have done this a while ago. no waiting and don't have to talk to anyone. I might not be going back to a regular gym and I don't mind it.
As long as midget approves.
@@BasementBrandon LOL
...I’ve had a home gym for 60 years...meager at first naturally, but even when I had a gym membership, I still worked out at home some...OH, and I do like working out-in fact, l LOVE working out 6 days/ week...most likely I will die in my home gym, at this point in my life it seems the natural Order...PS : LOVE your utube channel...wish I had it all my life...
Wow! 60 years? I’ve been training from home for 19 and you’ve blown me away! That is amazing and also extremely cool!
Keep kicking ass!
M Plussant Brandon, you don’t need to create other accounts old man. We still love you )no homo)
I love my basement gym! The equipment isn’t top of the line. Nothing matches since machines, dumbbells, plates, kettlebells, bands, bars were added over time. BUT... it’s completely functional and it’s my haven.
awesome!
Yeah I remember when I use to go to commercial gyms. I hated when the preworkout was kicking in and I was ready to work out but the equipment I needed was occupied. That’s why I love having my home gym. My motivation are the “gains”.
Right on!
Home gym or commercial gym depends on the lifter. I bought my basic home gym 6 weeks ago, and it was a great decision. The quality of my training has improved for being in a private space where I can focus 100%. My wife trains more regularly now and her lifts are also going up. Brandon, you make some good points, but some of those points are mainly for trainees who need extraneous factors to keep them motivated. Community, variety, separation from regular life are all fine, but not everyone needs those things to stay dedicated or motivated to lift. Commercial gyms are not "a thing of the past," but for some people home gyms are better.
Def agree, while I'm team home gym and those extraneous things aren't important to me, I think for a lot of people they are.
Well said!
Thank you Lord Thrall.
“An untamed comment”
I challenge you to a boxing match
Here comes a gym owner 😎
Too biased, throw it out.
Just built my home gym 2 months ago and I love it. Convenient time saving and little by little I will continue to add things. I think it’s what ever works best for the person to actually work out.
makes sense!
Descent points, however I had the means, had the space, and I built my gym so I could train when, how I want and to get away the “social” aspect. Even when I had less equipment and less space, I always enjoyed my home gym more . No socializing ,just working out, and big time savings.
Don't need to convince me, I agree!
I agree, no waiting for machines at home no annoying gym people, and with all the new rules at gyms I’m glad I just invested in home gym. With my job this will also be more convenient.
No need to feel self conscious in a home gym, just grind and get stronger in the shadows
I love being able to blast my music and drink a beer (just one).
I am from Germany. I have my garage gym for 5 years now and gradually upgraded all my stuff. I never missed one of all the gyms I ever trained in.
And now at Corona times, 10 people in a week from local gyms come to train in my garage.
Can start charging membership fees!
Great info, I think with covid-19 a lot of adamant gym goers are realizing that in order to have uninterrupted training they must build something at home. Some of those people might return when things get back to normal. Keep up the great work!
Will be interesting to see from those who bought stuff during this pandemic who keeps it and who sells it.
agree- in process and have bench and dumbbells need rack and functional trainer than good.
I built my home gym a couple of years ago when we purchased our home. The one time cost would pay for itself in one year. I was going to a CrossFit box and could no longer justify the expense or driving commitment. My husband has a family membership at the local Y. I can use it when I want but I really love our garage gym. My husband is very happy that we have equipment during this time and has been using it. However we will keep the Y membership because when it reopens we can swim, take classes and have lots of cardio options.
Some good points! I should have brought up some Crossfit boxes charge like $150/month. Would have made my argument stronger lol
There's no place like home
I agree!
I have to say, Brandon, this only increases your credibility with me: A man whose channel is focused on current and prospective home gym owners making clear the reasons why someone shouldn’t be part of that group. Happy to say I’m still with you and check all the boxes. Now if only the equipment I want will come back in stock...
The upside to this equipment shortage is I have a lot more money in my bank account lol
Why you should train at home: “your life”
Yes because there's a risk of getting into a car accident driving to the gym 🤣
@@Abs0fFlab I actually got my new car hit on the way back from the gym because people don't watch the fucking road. But I'm on the home gym life now so fuck that commute to the gym and fuck the shitty drivers in my area.
I think right now going to a public gym doens't make as much sense, but long term once things go back to normal I don't see a reason not to.
Watched all three vids already, and I'm happy you made this. The points you made are all level headed and valid. Some want the training destination, some the home convenience, some (like myself) want the home version but don't currently have the means.
Might I suggest linking your home build videos. They were also quality content and applicable for those watching this and want the home option.
Thanks I appreciate that. I love my home gym and wouldn't trade it for anything, but also know not a lot of people would spend what I have for the limited equipment I still have lol.
I think you’re right Brandon, I started watching your channel about 5 years ago and in that time owning a garage gym was a pipe dream. Now I worked hard enough and I’m fortunate enough to own a home with a 2 car garage and able to afford nice equipment but when I started barbell lifting my community gym or my university Rec center was all I had. To the young people who are unable to buy a home or home equipment all is possible if you dream it you can achieve it.
Def! I wouldn't trade my home gym for the world, but I also know not a lot of people would want to spend what I have lol.
The older I get the harder it gets to actually leave home and the basement gym!:)
I hear that!
Every time I go to the gym, I get slightly irritated. In addition to the usual B.S. (people curling in the squat rack, etc), my gym has taken to wiping down all the barbells, etc with Clorox wipes, resulting in horribly rusty equipment. I understand wiping down things like benches, we did this before the virus. I've talked to the employees but they say its policy. This could be mitigated by doing some corrosion control, however that isn't their job apparently. Definitely looking forward to when equipment goes on sale. Cheers!
I just hit 431lbs on bench. It wouldn't have happened without your channel and the tips u gave me
David Whitney Training & Nutrition or the gear
Oh, bullshit!
@@mattdelvecchio1537 I'm 5'10, 207 @ around 12% BF. In my pfp I'm only around 190. If u need gear to get to that u should start training harder
I think you must have gotten your bench tips somewhere else, please let me know where so I can fix mine lol.
@@BasementBrandon 🤣🤣🤣🤣 it wasn't tips on bench. It was on all the equipment. You've gave me some really good tips in the comments over the past couple of years. If it wasn't for u, I wouldn't have this basement gym & CT gyms are still closed down.
But yea, thanks brother!
I like not going anywhere and I LOVE my Garage Gym. Never going back to a commercial gym. Will buy even more equipment when it becomes available.
Nice!!
Thank you for presenting some solid arguments for not having a gym at home. I personally have overcome all the arguments- and will love ahead with one. But appreciate the honesty
Playing devils advocate. I'm team home gym all the way!
After completing my home gym in my apartment (one division dedicated), I can tell you that I´m training more, my wife is training more, and even my kids are enjoying. Yes, I spent a lot of money, however it is an investment in our health. In a gym, I had to choose an hour no so crowded and to pray that the racks, barbells, and plates were not being used by someone trying to do a deadlift with the back totally rounded in order to show off all the plates that he has used in the bar... yes, it is true that I could see some ladies in their nice training suites, and to talk with some PT friends. However, I´m there for training, for my health. In conclusion, in my opinion, a decent home gym (that you can build in small steps) and some PT given by someone knowledgeable (for example starting strength or barbell medicine) for the good execution of the main lifts, and you can be the best of yourself.
Awesome man!
I can now fart whenever I want!
Man best part of going to a public gym is crop dusting.
Those whey protein farts are killers.
@@mwirth187 thats trueeee
Great breakdown and you brought up all the key points imo
Appreciate it!
Great points! I don't fully agree, but I see where you are coming from. It is hard to say what the future will look like when this is over. Most young people who spend a lot of time in the gym probably aren't the ones who are afraid of corona in the first place, so i could definitely see gyms being packed immediately after this. I do believe group fitness is going to have a hard time, and that gyms will struggle to be profitable with their old business model. Social distancing means less members which means less revenue unless they raise prices. Great video man
I def think it's going to take some time to get back to "normal" but in the end I think there will still be more people in the gym vs at home.
"Brandon from the top rope!" Good opinions, as always.
My argument for home gyms being the future of fitness is due, in large part, to the technology entering the space. I agree that a squat rack, bar, and plates with no direction or program isn't going to get most people very far. But, Tonal, Peloton, and the others are more than gimmicky workout equipment and I've seen first hand the impact they can have on non-trainees and people that don't enjoy working out.
Regardless, it will be interesting to watch things unfold.
Yeah I think we'd have to establish what constitutes a "gym." To me a pelaton isn't a gym, but to many it may be (combined with a yoga mat and a pair of 10lb dumbbells). I just think at the end of the day even though team home gym will be getting a ton of new members, the public gym army is just too large to be taken over.
@@BasementBrandon jsut bought a basic setup for 3k Euros from rogue and people are already swarming to book a training time at my home. People would love to have a home gym but it isn't just affordable to everyone. I spent most of my time gettign stronger with the big 4 compound exercises anyways , will i become a good bodybuilder with just a home setup? maybe not but all I can see are gains.
Hungary 2nd month of a full lock down just started. F* gyms at this point.
There are many free programs online or one could hire a personal trainer to create a program for you.
Bro, WTF!?
I've just dropped 6k on a home gym after watching all your videos and taking your advice. Now you're telling me that I've made the wrong choice? Haha
Robert Paulson Is your name really Robert Paulson?
@@shmser8401 his name is Robert Paulson, we should remember him
I am team home gym through and through, however for a lot of people I think a public gym is preferable.
This is just content for content sake. Does have good pointers but I will never go back to the commercial gym.
Funny!
I’m a loner that loves solitude and I decorated my garage so it feels completely different than my home. It’s easy for me to get in the mood when I go in my garage. For me, it’s not the price, but having control, being comfortable, and saving time. I don’t mind having less equipment because it promotes creativity. In fact some of the best workouts were when I first started working out at home and only had dumbells and a bench.
Makes sense!
I agree. I love my little powerlifting gyms that I go to here in Australia and the thing that I really noticed when I had to start doing stuff at home is that I simply couldn't feel motivated. I realised that I needed that separate place and that drive there to feel prepared for what I was doing and doing it from home just hasn't worked for me.
Makes sense!
I think I found a winning game plan. I built a home gym and invite my friends to come use it
Charge them a monthly fee. Winning.
@@lastsonofkrypton3918 Lmfao
TFW no friends :(
Brandon the type of guy who wants to get ahead of people who can't go to the gym, stay woke my dudes
:)
I slowly built up my garage gym over years. For me, training at home is best for time management and it's nice not having to deal with other people. It's a good feeling when my wife and kids come and check on me.
Don't have to convince me, I'm team home gym! I just think we're in the minority!
I worked at a YMCA since I was 16 and always had the perk of using the gyms all over the Island (live in Hawaii) and even got to use facilities internationally when I traveled. I as I got older and got a full time job else where, I always made sure to keep at least part time status to keep my free membership. However with covid affecting everything I was finally let go, and since I never spent money on a gym membership ever, finally decided to pull the trigger and start a home gym. Even though I miss the gym atmosphere and working out with the homies, there's nothing like just going in your garage whenever you want and getting your workout done without having a bunch of other people using equipment you wanna use.
Awesome to hear!
I love my home gym, but was lucky enough to build it over the last 5 years before the current situation. My gym is 50/50 new vs. used and I've gotten some amazing deals on used gear. Probably spent about 20k, but could fetch about 30k in today's market. Also, I've converted my wife into a fan of the home gym and now we both train everyday. I originally started my gym cause my 2nd child was born and I didn't have time to go to my CrossFit box. People used to think I was strange for working out in my garage. Now they think I'm a genius.
Sounds like a pretty sweet set up.
Just got a power cage since lockdown. Best money I ever spent. No longer dealing with lines for equipment, no gym toilets, changing rooms and obnoxious people
That's awesome!
Don't forget about the safety aspect too! I tend to workout alone and it really helps knowing that if I go too heavy and make a mistake and get hurt, there's always going to be someone there to help.
Honestly, unless you are going for a PR ( and even then) the chances of failing are extremely low if you know your body and your programming well. Plus I trust rack safety bars to spot me much better than any person out there.
Good call, it boggles my mind seeing some train at home without spotters or safety in place for this.
Not to mention the garage gets hot as hell during the summer.
Put in a cheap mini air conditioner or just open the doors up
It wasn't that hot in my garage today. It was 94 degrees outside and 80 degrees inside the garage. A good fan or 2 and problem solved.
Drink wateeerrrrr!
I found this allowed me to eat a lot more since I was burning off so much sweatingin.
@@bmstylee I am thinking of installing fans too. What kind do you recommend and to place them where? Thoughts on tower fans in the garage?
5:52 lol he really is the og of physical distancing
Good catch
What is it I can't get it paused on it?
@@mmkrite it's straight cash homie! (it's Randy Moss)
Been working out for 15 years at a gym, Home gym is the best, don’t have to drive there and be stuck in traffic, waiting for machine at the gym, people stinks and just talk or on their phone, when have kids don’t have time to leave the house for 2-3hrs much more efficient home gym and gains is massive 💪
Invest for your own home gym so worth it
Right on!
Hey, you’re the guy whose video on knee noises made me decide I didn’t need to worry about it!! Been working out since early June, thanks man!!!
Great to hear! Hope training is going well.
Yea, built my home gym over 3 years adding pieces here and there. Now I charge my neighbors $8 to come workout during these time 🤷🏽♂️😂
lol
I can’t !! Everyhing is closed where I live.
Ah the context here was once things return to normal, sorry!
I'd love to have a small home gym I could use (besides just for the lockdown which is obvious) if I didn't feel like going in or was busy but in general I just love going into the gym and that environment!
Just get some water weights for that pool!
Excellent, measured and fair analysis Brandon👍 brought my first barbell based on your advice, although I havant trained in awhile thanks to you I have all the guidance to get it done!
Awesome, which one?!
@@BasementBrandon it was the rogue C-70 bar as I have a home gym setup with ajustable squat rack so needed a quality bar to use in limited space. That bar was perfect for purpose.
Lol literally built my garage gym off your recommendations.
That's awesome, I have great taste. For me, nothing beats a home gym but I just think I'm in the minority!
Brandon Campbell Diamond I’ll let you know when if all gets here lol. The platform you built in your basement works great in my garage.
If he really believed that, he would have gone into distribution instead of opening a gym. Most people, including pros, will never spend what you guys have spent on garage gyms. No, they are not the wave of the future. They're just a modern interpretation on the home gym that has existed for decades. You cannot substitute the latest tech on a avg person's budget, constantly, over time. You will simply fall behind. But really, for an effective gym at home you need not spend even what you guys have doled out. I still will go to the gym and still have a great home gym. Best of both worlds.
I think it’s the pros that actually inflate what a home gym costs. Take a look at any athlete and a majority will have a decked out home gym.
I've invested 1500 over 2.5 years... used weights and wall mount racks and pulleys. 14 hour days make it hard to leave the fam in the few hours b4 bed. Never get bored and honestly love that my 2 boys are seeing me have the daily dedication to keep after it no matter what. And its plenty of enough gear to do any type of training you would want. Dont need 5 different machines to do biceps. Dedication will keep up with a new version of a curl station any day.
I have a garage gym and a commercial gym membership. My garage gym is open 24/7 which worked out great for me with the lockdowns in my state of California as commercial gyms were closed. Commercial gyms are now open but under strict rules for members.
Doubling up!
Keep in mind I have the luxury of space and am an introvert for the most part.
Reasons I prefer a home gym:
1) No waiting on equipment.
2) No mask requirement.
3) I can workout in my underwear (or nude).
4) I know for a fact when the last time the bench was wiped down
5) I can literally throw my weights on the ground if I want without risking losing my membership.
6) I control if anyone works out when I'm working out.
7) This is the biggest plus for me. I CONTROL THE THERMOSTAT!!!!!!
8) Getting to my home gym doesn't add an hour to my day that I can't afford.
Reasons I miss going to the gym:
1) Spotter without having to build a session around inviting a friend over (spotter arms on my half rack are great but they can't encourage you to push harder, which means I've got to spend time I wouldn't otherwise be spending doing a session loading heavier and using lower reps with an explosive movement/ longer rest period to go past the plateau I'm stuck at).
2) I don't have to maintain the equipment
makes sense to me.
All great points Brandon! I myself have a home gym, and could never imagine going to a commercial facility, however I understand it is a very costly investment, and the footprint it takes in your home can be large. Plus it all depends on your training style. If you prefer machine work, well not many people are going to fill up their garage with multiple pieces costing 1000-5000 dollars each! However free weights is a different story! There are two camps on this subject, and what we all need to realize it doesn't matter what we think in the end, what matters is what gets people training and healthy, and if a Planet Fitness does that for some individuals, than that is great! Both commercial and home gyms are needed and have a place in our society, and not one nor the other can ever fully replace the need for either!
Some very valid points, thanks for the response!
So far I am loving my home gym. The only thing I am not liking is no heat but eventually I can resolve that. I am not to worried about AC because I workout in the morning which is naturally colder.
Right on!
My boyfriend and I spent upwards 15,000 bucks on a crossfit membership for 6 years (260 a month for the 2 of us) during those 6 years we slowly added to our garage till we had al, we needed and we canceled our memberships last summer. This past year we have been able to add ALOT of equipment withal, the $ that we saved and the flexible time factor...priceless.
Nice!!
I earn a really good wage and I have a shed out the back that's 6m x 9m and the ceiling is like 4m or 5m high. I'm very fortunate and blessed to be able to build a home gym at home (706m2 block of land). I went the home gym route because my work is very taxing on the body and I work 10-12hrs a day and I found it very difficult to stay motivated and go to the gym after work / before work due to being too fatigued from work. So far I've got the Force USA G12 set up, 140kg worth of bumper plates, a high quality adjustable bench and a free weight Olympic bar. Few things I'd like extra are some power block adjustable dumbells but we will see, everything seems to be on back order. Awesome video. I do love the gym community, and I love the variety of equipment available at commercial gyms. The turning point for me was convenience because work / life balance was basically all over the shop and time for going to the gym, getting ready, driving there felt more of a chore after a 12 hour shift on the work site. I may stay at the gym as a member for a few months to get more of an idea of what I might chase after for my own set up. Eventually I'll probably quit my membership.
Right on, i appreciate the detailed insight!
@@BasementBrandon and I appreciate the video my bro 🙏🙏
personally love my garage gym. and the equipment is honestly way better than most commercial gyms if you get it from rogue and rep. if youre a powerlifter or bodybuilder or even weighlifter i cant think of a better reason to seettle for a home gym. you honestly dont need that many variety of machines to reach your goals. another fireeee video. thanks brandon!
I'm the same way! Can't find a gym nearby that I would rather go to!
I prefer the hybrid approach. I train 2-3 times a week at a commercial gym and 2 times a week at home. I only use equipment and machines at the commercial gym I don't have at home. This keeps variety in my workout schedule and helps me motivated.
Makes sense!
I've built up a decent setup at home during quarantine and I've been thinking a lot about what it means for when the gyms reopen. I've kept my 24-hour membership through it, and I'll probably want to go use it for many of the reasons you mention here. I can see using the home gym part of the time, then 24-hour other times.
Best of both worlds
My home gym consists of barbell , dumbells, curl bar , pushup stand, abs wheel. I do have 80 kgs of weight plates.
And i absolutely love to train alone.. because workout is a mind set
Right on!
The mayor in my county said going to the gym by appointment will be the norm going forward. In addition to making appointments, capacity is going to be capped at 25%. These reasons alone are why I'm investing in a home gym.
Makes sense!
I agree. I started working out in November 2017 after my 31st birthday, and I like the community and my routine of listening to my music, and getting in my zone. I have a small apartment and I could not put a punching bag inside. My gym will be reopening and I cannot for it!
Appreciate the response!
since 2015 home gym and I don't even thinking to go back commercial gym , and why, concentration and gains get better for me when im alone ,nothing else matter when I training
Right on!
I am going to balance both, I love training at home but I enjoyed the gym for many years I’m happy that for me it’s not head splitting decision :)
Haha right on!
I live in the city and don’t have a lot of space but because of quarantine I bought a rogue squat stand, barbell, and plates and it’s the best decision I made. It works well and I don’t have to worry about COVID at the local gyms
awesome to hear!
Cycling outdoors is my main form of fitness and escape, built a home gym to cross train and to reduce commute times. Plus I rarely get to use the squat rack at a commercial gym and when I do, I feel rushed.
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So after watching this my home gym makes since. I have all the variety and plenty of space in my full basement. I love my family and kids seeing me lift. Now money that’s another subject. Just do both I have to be around people to get stronger. Community helps and sometimes I need a break.
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I started my gym as a necessity after I got out of the army. I lived on a mountain ranch 25 miles to a paved road lol. Now I have filled a two car garage to the brim lol
Awesome, sounds like a good spot!
It depends on the person and how self motivated you are. Some people need to have the socialization and the feeling of competition. I am a personal trainer and I would say it also depends on your goals. If you just want to lose weight a treadmill isn’t going to put you out much. But if you’re into powerlifting like I am, you require a lot of different equipment to achieve your goal. I have adjustable DB in my home gym and it does take a lot more time switching stuff around, but if the gyms are closed its better than nothing. This shutdown showed me ways to get around lack of equipment, and a wish list for stuff to get or make. Gyms could shut down again in the fall if we have a “second wave” as they expect, so think ahead and get ready now.😁
Some good points.
Miss you BC, glad to see you doing well! Great insight too
not dead yet!
Brandon Campbell Diamond lol!!!
Just found your channel. I got stupid lucky last year pre-covid and picked up a half rack (closest name brand rack I can compare it to is the Rogue SML-2), 25kg bumper plates, 8 and 10lb medicine balls for $200. Replaced my old squat rack (with no safeties). I don't know that I'll go back to the "Globo Gym" that my wife and I are members of, the only thing they really offer is better cardio equipment, but outside is just up the stairs and out the door...plus I have a bike trainer for the winter months.
I mostly agree with what you said in this though, so I'm looking forward to people offloading their nicer plates for a reasonable price so I can upgrade my setup from my cheap CAP set. But for now, they do the job.
Prices have def come back down to earth mostly!
Yeah totally agree. I really don’t think home gyms will ever be a way of the future in an absolute sense. You just can’t ever beat the camaraderie you get from gyms as you said mixed with truly all the equipment you need. My super expensive home gym has about 70% of what I need for perfect workouts and I’ve spent thousands as you mentioned. Gyms are here to stay, most people just love the social aspects alone enough to never go fully home gym status
B! I love my home gym and wouldn't trade it for the world, but like you said, the sheer amount of people who prefer to go to a gym (or are unable to build one) dwarf those of us who love training at home.
I absolutely dig training in the home gym. Kinda built it out around Jocko's essentials list which helped me think about what I actually use and definitely helped me avoid making some impulsive purchases that would have otherwise been money down the drain.
Right on!
Your points are spot on. Can’t wait to get back into the gym
Thanks for watching!
I have both a membership and a minimalistic gym. I do find that I love cooking dinner, getting laundry done, while getting a lift in is freaking awesome. However, nothing beats those gains in a gym on a Saturday night!
I remember gym on a weekend. That was a long long time ago for me lol.
Home gym and working from home for 3 years now. Nothing better than morning workout, shower and no commute before firing up the pc. (There was) Tons of good value in the second hand market and some vendors like StrongArmSports here in Canada. The value of convenience has been more than worth it.
Good points
I agree. When i was building my home gym. I needed to create a gym that can fit in a 8x4 ft space when not in use. The research on flooring, choice of squat rack and dealing with my equipment i bought in the past made with poor choices took me months. Then I also realize the level of strength i had at the beginning of my built came into play. Most 4x4 racks are not able to handle 400 lbs and above. If they did, you’d still feel uncomfortable. Luckily some companies came up with 4x4 foot print racks that can handle that weight. Cost is also a big issue. I went way over my budget but comparing to other garage gyms,
My build is still on the more cheaper side. Before you plan out your gym, aside from budget and space. Map out your goals and your experience level it will help lessen but not avoid poor decisions
appreciate the feedback!
I bought a HOIST power rack with adjustable bench for my small basement. Love it.
Right on!
Been using Clubbells and Kettlebells for a year or so now. Saves time on commuting.
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Great point! I give you another one even though is for a small percentage of people. If you're in the military, build your gym, and two years later you have to move then it'll become a pain even though it can be managed but you might end up paying a lot to move your stuff.
I have seen a lot of people going on deployment have to sell off stuff for cheap!
I have my home gym but I go to a local gym too for many of the reasons you listed in the video. I have both options to workout anytime! Going to the gym is a bit of an escape for me and I like the extra amenities they have like the steam room and sauna.
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I missed this 1 when it came out. I proabaly thought it was a Coop video bc of the thumbnail, but I definitely agree. I spent around 7,000 on my home gym & I still go to the gym once a week to hit some machines. Also when I started building it I expected more of my friends to want to come train here instead of the gym. But either way, I'm still happy with the investment.
Space looks nice dude!
You can do a lot of workout with just HIIT videos and water bottles inside some sturdy bags for lifting... You can even put some dirt inside to make them heavier. Money is not a problem.
Right on
My garage is 12x24 I have everything I need from dumbells 20-150 squat rack, lat pulldown love it
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Both you and coop made good points. And I agree with you that it's not ideal for everyone. I think the one thing that neither of you mentioned, however- you can do both. I was a member at a box who wanted to make space for some equipment and gave me some older stuff, most notably an old treadmill. I threw it in my garage and was surprised how much I used it. My job takes me to different locations in our metro area and in some cases, driving 15-20 minute past my house didn't make sense. Rather than take the day off, I burned some calories in the garage. Or maybe I was near the gym, but after a long day and not enough sleep the night before, I had no energy after work when I was near the gym. But once I got home and took a 20 minute nap, I was ready to go and "the gym" for that day was 60 feet away in an attached garage.
That's a very valid point.
I have both, basics at home (rack, plates, bench, adjustable dumbells, bar, curl bar.. Cheaper stuff, Rogue would be too expensive here in EU 5 years ago), but when I can I go to gym. I find myself being a bit ineffective with training at home, too much distractions, sometimes my training lasts 3 hours as I combine it with some other stuff around the house. But I love the combo home+commercial gym I agree with the points you made Brandon.
appreciate the response!
I have a power rack at home and a gym membership.....variety is always good.
Best of both worlds.
Totally agree. I've always been a lone wolf lifter, and I don't drink, don't need to socialize, etc. I work from home; my wife is a stay-at-home mom; and we have two school-age kids. 4 years ago, I decided that it made little sense to have 2 vehicles. We've mostly done OK since I am also a homebody and really only left the house for the gym and date nights. In the rare instances we had conflicts where my gym time conflicted with my wife's karate or kids' schedules, I either moved my gym time around or just did some cardio that day. Now that I have a home gym thanks to CV19, I've encountered new problems: guilt. So my 7 year old either wants to come workout with me and loses focus after like 5 minutes OR wants me to go watch him ride his scooter, go to the pool, etc. It is pure agony telling your kid that your gym time is, essentially, more important than what they want to do, and going to the gym solves this problem in a lot of ways: out of sight, out of mind.
Oh, and I never would've imagined wanting to put a Rhino squat, Sorinex rack, lever arms, reverse hyper, GHD, etc. in my garage before I started down this money pit of garage gym life...
Haha sounds eerily familiar. I've put maybe 20,000 miles on my car in 5+ years of owning it.