The only thing I'd add is a mat. Depending on where you workout they make things cleaner. If your a total chad like Gluck you never need to stretch but us mere mortals have limits.
I live in a camper full-time. We tow an 8x12x6 enclosed trailer. I use rogue bars/weights, stored on wall-mounted posts. A floor-mounted bar/swivel for dynamic movements. I have Bowflex Selecttech dumbbells, and I use an adjustable squat/bench rack, just tall enough to meet my needs. I use a Keppi 1000 Bench Pro adjustable bench. and for pull ups, I use a freestanding Kahnh Trinh folding pull-up/gymnastics set-up, that folds flat in seconds, and can be wall-hung, or just leaned against a wall. (I use it outside due my 6ft ceiling limitation.) All can be had for around 2 grand new (with plates), even less off FB or CL, used. If I can do this in a trailer, should be a breeze anywhere with walls and an 8ft ceiling.
Thanks for promoting rings and spinlocks. People get caught up in the latest and greatest, but people should keep in mind that fitness can be had at any cost! Resistance is what matters, and our bodies can’t tell how expensive the equipment was.
Spinlocks. Lusper foldable FID bench. Walking pad. 30# weight vest. Tube resistance bands 10-50#’s. Lost 100lbs in 8 months. Down to 220# from 320#. You don’t even need all I have.
Outstanding advice, and mirrors my home gym journey! Spinlocks, simple treadmill, resistance bands with an Amazon power tower is how I started. Over a long period of time upgraded to Rep PR-5000 dual Athenas, a waterrower, the PowerBlock EXPs and an Ironmaster SuperBench Pro V2. No major adds since. The starter equipment was used for close to five years before the upgrades.
I'm in the process of putting my home gym together, and after watching countless (and I mean COUNTLESS) videos on the topic, to the point where my whole personality is now home gyms. This is the first video that convinced me that I dont need a power / half rack. I have a 10 feet by 10 feet space to work with, and I'm sold on the idea of a cable tower, plates, dumbell and a really good versatile bench. You gave me LOTS to think about. I TRULLY trully appreciate it. I would have made a big mistake.
Tanks List 1)Hammer/Macebell light/heavy 2)Multigrip Sandbag light/heavy 3)Gymnastic rings Bigger investment pieces, adjustable dumbbells and adjustable bench. 🤝🏻⚒️ First set Will run you maybe $200 max and will have insane versatility and will feel like a badass training with them!
I started going to public gym yesterday after 6 months of home gym. And man, it improves my productivity so much. At home, I would do a set and rest for 30minutes 😂 Will go back to home gym once I can afford a house, so I have space for machines. But in nyc, it's almost a impossible dream. Thank you for the videos, they helped alot choosing equipments
I had put the Giant 2X bench in my shopping cart over the weekend. Then I remembered that I learned about that bench from you. So deleted my cart, and then used the link in this video to purchase it. Thank you sir.
Amazing how you recommend the OEM made in china options without judgement when we all know that sometimes these options are just as good if not better than the "premium" options. Glad I found your channel!
I still go to a commercial gym (on a great, cheap rate from when it opened) but I have adjustable dumbbells+bench+bands at home. Going hybrid is underrated. I can still go to the gym for specialized equipment/big lifts but I can keep in the accessory work from home where its more schedule friendly, so I don't have to lock myself down for 90+ minute sessions.
Agree. Folks brag about canceling gym memberships… hybrid allows you to train how you want and to switch it up. Even if you have all the equipment at home. Busy day - use at home. Have more time, feel like seeing ppl around you, use the sauna - go to the gym.
+1 for hybrid. I have a nice setup at home and I go once a week to a commercial gym for a trainer. Having a trainer is amazing for programming, new movements and new focus areas and for rehab work.
Alright now do a video on maximalist money and space is no object video! We are here to feed our equipment addiction not actually workout. Plus im trying to cram as much stuff in my homegym as possible!!😂
Thank you, I’m just starting to get my home gym together and this was super helpful. I have serious chronic pain issues so some of the equipment isn’t an option for me, but your video helped me decide what I wanted! Your sense of humour was a bonus, thanks again! 🙏
A Compact Power Rack and coupled with a few items that you can store within the floor space of the Power Rack (Barbell, Adjustable Dumbbell, Plates, Kettlebell, Gym Rings, Boxing Bag, Spin Bike, foldable Bench, foldable Treadmill, etc).
A “gimmicky” tool that I LOVE is a magnetic pan bolt remover, just helps me stay slightly cleaner. A telescopic magnet is also a good tool to have when you need it.
Its amazing how little you can get away with. Ive been a gym member for 40 years and recently decided to go the home gym route. I bought a set of Trulap 90 lb dumbells and nice rep fitness bench. I have stairs so I use them for calfs and some other exercises. I can get a full workout with just this equipment but ill probably buy a pull down device. So far I have about $1200 in this little amount of equipment and where I live a yearly gym membership is only about $250 so home gyms are not financially the best decision but you save on gas and driving time and you get a lot of convenience at home.
I will say out of all of these, the Power blocks dumbbells have been the best thing ever. I was fortunate to find a gym store not named Dick's or Academy, and they had the 90lb quiet set for like $550. Bought those and immediately sold the archaic dumbbell bars. Hell, I had the Olympic size version and that sucker was a pain in the ass...well mostly on my shoulders. But I wish I knew about the rings because my dumbass bought the TRX a few years ago. Lesson learned! Lol
I started with a bodyweight routine, slowly added stuff. Starting with bands and kettlebells. Now I own a small sized gym with a squat rack and everything haha. I did enjoy my more minimalist days, and still sometimes go back to doing a bodyweight only training.
I don’t necessarily have a home gym. I have a 6X6 space in the basement of a 100 year old house in New England. Very minimalist, but works for me. Lots of the stuff you review is a no go for me, can’t even jump rope due to low ceiling, but I do love your videos. Think Gymnastic Rings are going on my shopping list. Thanks and best wishes!
Great video thanks Gluck! Love the minimalist content for those with smaller spaces. Think Rogue’s Jammer pull up bar is a ultimate pick for a pull up bar in a small space; robust enough to attach rings/ bands too as well! Similarly, the Voltra looks good for minimalist ultimate cable work particularly if against a single upright. Love this type of content!
Great advice Gluck! Just wanted to add a comment regarding Serious Steel bands. Absolutely love them! The standard length is 41 inches, which are great if you’re 6 feet tall. For those who are under 5’ 10”, I’d recommend they try Serious Steel’s 32 inch bands as an option. Better tension and just as durable.
Great video. You can actually have a home gym without a barbell and full rack in separate building or garage. I have almost all the things from this video in budget versions, but no cables. I use wall anchors and resistance bands to imitate cables. Lately I really enjoy kettlebell, I only have one 16Kg, it is more playfull than dumbbells or bands. But if you have little space and more money, you can get adjustable kettlebell that looks the same as competition kettlebell. I'm 42 and want something simple, and kettlebell is simple. I dont count reps, I do one kettlebell exercise for 10 minutes in intervals 30 sec exercise 30 sec rest, or different intervals for some exercises. Than do another excise for 10 minutes. I try get at least 30 minutes per day, or some 3.5 hours per week.
Honestly spinlocks these days aren’t that annoying. There are spotter hooks for db flyes and press, and you can always cut into tennis balls and attach them onto the ends for everything else. I’m super pleased the home gym scene has exploded since my dad started in the early 90s! It’s a different world now.
I have a pair, and I honestly have no clue what people are complaining about. It feels like those commercials where people fail at basic tasks so they try to sell you a more complicated solution. I've never slammed a spinlock into my legs because I'm not an idiot and have basic coordination.
After much research I went with indestructible yet cheap spinlocks. Easy to fill the entire bar with light weights or a spacer so there is a flat end. Or I just use a shorter bar. I did get a couple metal splinters that drew blood, but I am a man not a dainty princess so not a big deal. 💪😁👍
I live in a small NYC apartment and keep a 5 foot bar and a few bumper plates in my closet. Takes up very little space and hides away easily so my kids don't mess with it.
Compact/foldable power rack - the kind the is screwed to the wall only takes 20" of space and gives a butload of options for any barbel exercise, as well as a place to hand you plates, dips, pull-ups, and rows. Put a pull-up bar on the opposite wall, and you have a basis for a crossover, using pulleys.
Adjustable dumbbells, ez curl bar, triceps curl bar (all of which are spin lock standard adjustable), 70lbs of weight plates, a couple of kettlebells and a folding metal step stool. I say this because thats what im working with for the past three weeks. I sold my home and lost out on three homes to buy do to bidding wars. Currently staying with family and crammed these few items i pulled out of storage into a corner of their garage. This light gym provides some options for convenience but last week i had to join planet fitness for cardio options with the heat wave. I hadn't been there for 6 years and the equipment is the same as before only worn out but still in use. I miss my garage gym. Hopefully i will get this new house. I gave up on paying cash and hope to finance something since cheap cash homes are scarce in Delaware and probably everywhere.
If you are just starting to workout, these are my top 3 things you should have to start with. Resistance bands, pull up bar, and jumping rope. These 3 items should be less than $100 total and it could cover full body workout and cardio at home. Then as you progress you could reward yourself to buy more equipment for your home gym.
Up to/including the bands, I recommend all these too! I just don’t have that brand bench because I got a hand-me-down one. But if I could get that bench I would. There are also cheaper benches, multi-functional, which are suitable and just as good if you are relatively short and/or light, like under 5’5” and 160lbs
Man I just want the space to get an adjustable bench, pair of adjustable dumbells and a rack with options for cables. The irony when money is not the problem, but space is...
My minimalist bodybuilding gym: All-in-one rack + smith + dual functional trainer combo: Budget - Mikolo M4 Premium - MAXUM Fitness SX2 FID bench: Budget - TYRSEN/Fostoy 1,200lb bench Premium - Keppi Bench 5000 Barbell: Budget - Philosophy Gym Rackable 72" Olympic Barbell Premium - Rogue 29mm Stump Bar Plates: Cheapest Iron Plates you can find. Signature Fitness (a.k.a BalanceFrom) sells decent ones brand new. Adjustable Dumbbells: Budget - Core Fitness adjustable + loadable handles for heavy weights Premium - Snodes + Iron Masters for heavy weights + 1.25lb & 2.5lb magnetic adders (would probably go with Reppins if they didn't have the partial cage design, also waiting on reviews to be sure) Ankle straps: any with good padding and additional strap under foot for extra secure attachment Slant board: Everymate With that you can do almost every exercise you could in a standard commercial gym, but it all should fit comfortably in a 12ft x 12ft space with 8-9ft ceiling. Ultra-minimalist would just be the bench, dumbbells, and a door-frame pull-up bar.
I currently have a Weider rack adjustable dumbells, adjustable bench and a DIY sled made with a tire😂 which holds 1" plates. Recently got an adjustable kettlebell handle.
Good video I appreciate the information Im Glad that I got an ez curl bar I plan on getting a pullup bar a flat bench and rouge black training LB plates in the future
I have multiple pairs of spinlock handles. Since I progress reps over multiple weeks before changing weights, speed of change is not an issue. Also, when I do progress it's just adding a single 1.25 lb plate to each of two dumbbells. I don't find the ends to get in my way.
Great video. I agree with all your choices. For DB, I am leaning more towards buy once cry once, and would get the adjustable set you want. I use my adjustable DBs almost more than anything in my gym.
I can't drop that kind of coin on Reppins till I see the reviews come out. I know they'll be quality, but I've seen a decent amount of products come out with V2 shortly after their V1. Patience😮💨
my favorite piece of equipment is my weight vest (plate carrier) and yes, I do run a lot with it......looking to work up to running a marathon with it one day
I use a pull up/dip rack from Gravity Fitness and then attach rings to it. Then I have a foldable bench (first on my list to upgrade) and a pair of adjustable Dumbbells. I can do everything with this except maybe a good leg workout. (Split squats do work just fine)
I have a DeskCycle, dumbbells, curl bar, and some weight band, though I really need to get the adjustable bench though not a lot of space same with the Gym rings, but was happy to see this.
This is my garage gym set up. -flat bench - 100$ -spin lock dumbbells with weight plates up 80lbs per dumbbell - 250$ -set of loops bands -50$ -set of tube bands - 90$ -heavy landscaping stones - used for heavy goblet type deadlifts AND for raising my bench up to do incline bench and flies - FREE -other small stones for grip - pinching for time - FREE -home made sandbags - sand from home depot and canvas bags from Amz - 30$ -50L gas canisters filled with water for heavy carries 50$ -one adjustable kettlebell 8 to 40 lbs. - 180$ Total spent is about 750 $. No money spent on embellishing garage. It is a dimly-lit, humid, non-climate controlled basement garage.
Another great video, thanks! Would you post a video showing how you use your rings in conjunction with free weights? Seems like many programs I’ve seen focus on one or the other Tnx!
Just get 2 or 3 sets of spin locks and a couple weights of ebay. This way you load each set differently for different exercises ans will only have to change weights between workouts as you get stronger.
inspire body lift bl1 i have does everything except for squats, is like using gym machines and it cost less than the adjustable dumbbells mentioned here if you find a good deal on it. Its comfy and secure, and gets very high ratings if you look at reviews. Some resistancebands and you should cover the squats too. I dont get why this rarely is mentioned on these reviews since it is fairly low cost using yourself as a weight magazine +150% of that, and you get up to 440 / 200 kg resistance on it (you just put some weightplates on it, its built to deal with that).
My minimalist gym for how I like to train: Power bar Plates Flatfoot half rack Spotter arms J-cups Flat bench Resistance bands for accessories Stall mats
@@CraigularjJoeWoodworks this would be the minimum for my powerlifting style training. I could try to get by with a squat stand, but I’d prefer something with safeties when I’m squatting 400+ pounds.
Hey Gluck, any chance you'll be able to review the MAXUM Fitness SX2 anytime soon? Could be the centerpiece of a minimalist setup since it packs so much versatility into a single rack!
Real minimalist thing is KETTLEBELL. One Kettlebell + bodyweight workout at home. That's all u need especially after 40, If you're not big fan of bodybuilding and just want to stay in shape.
Let us know your ultimate compact and versatile minimalist gym items!
The only thing I'd add is a mat. Depending on where you workout they make things cleaner. If your a total chad like Gluck you never need to stretch but us mere mortals have limits.
Bench, dumbbells, TRX, glute ham roller.
bowflex 1090, adj bench, gym rings, weight belt. SYNERGIES
Wouldn't say it's my ultimate, but once I had the money saved up I picked up a Powertec Lever Gym, gym rings, and a set of adjustable dumbbells.
Do a video on small space home gym. Tape out 8x8, 12x12 and 10x15 on the floor and show us how you’d use the space. 🙏
That's an awesome idea!
Yes please do, I live in a very small space and I'm looking at any ideas for a home gym.
@@Whispydoo this man is brilliant!
I live in a camper full-time. We tow an 8x12x6 enclosed trailer. I use rogue bars/weights, stored on wall-mounted posts. A floor-mounted bar/swivel for dynamic movements. I have Bowflex Selecttech dumbbells, and I use an adjustable squat/bench rack, just tall enough to meet my needs. I use a Keppi 1000 Bench Pro adjustable bench. and for pull ups, I use a freestanding Kahnh Trinh folding pull-up/gymnastics set-up, that folds flat in seconds, and can be wall-hung, or just leaned against a wall. (I use it outside due my 6ft ceiling limitation.) All can be had for around 2 grand new (with plates), even less off FB or CL, used. If I can do this in a trailer, should be a breeze anywhere with walls and an 8ft ceiling.
This guy's sense of humor is immaculate.
yeah its Tony Hinchcliffe
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Thanks for promoting rings and spinlocks. People get caught up in the latest and greatest, but people should keep in mind that fitness can be had at any cost! Resistance is what matters, and our bodies can’t tell how expensive the equipment was.
I do my workouts in the Target sporting goods section while my wife shops. Saves space and money.
Spinlocks.
Lusper foldable FID bench.
Walking pad.
30# weight vest.
Tube resistance bands 10-50#’s.
Lost 100lbs in 8 months.
Down to 220# from 320#.
You don’t even need all I have.
The Ironmaster ecosystem is a life saver for living in a small flat. I have the DB’s, super bench pro, pull up bar (with rings), cable tower.
Cable tower worth it based on its price?
@@RonMexico527 yes. Very portable, can load heavy, built to last
Outstanding advice, and mirrors my home gym journey!
Spinlocks, simple treadmill, resistance bands with an Amazon power tower is how I started.
Over a long period of time upgraded to Rep PR-5000 dual Athenas, a waterrower, the PowerBlock EXPs and an Ironmaster SuperBench Pro V2. No major adds since.
The starter equipment was used for close to five years before the upgrades.
I'm in the process of putting my home gym together, and after watching countless (and I mean COUNTLESS) videos on the topic, to the point where my whole personality is now home gyms. This is the first video that convinced me that I dont need a power / half rack. I have a 10 feet by 10 feet space to work with, and I'm sold on the idea of a cable tower, plates, dumbell and a really good versatile bench.
You gave me LOTS to think about. I TRULLY trully appreciate it. I would have made a big mistake.
Tanks List
1)Hammer/Macebell light/heavy
2)Multigrip Sandbag light/heavy
3)Gymnastic rings
Bigger investment pieces, adjustable dumbbells and adjustable bench. 🤝🏻⚒️
First set Will run you maybe $200 max and will have insane versatility and will feel like a badass training with them!
I started going to public gym yesterday after 6 months of home gym.
And man, it improves my productivity so much.
At home, I would do a set and rest for 30minutes 😂
Will go back to home gym once I can afford a house, so I have space for machines.
But in nyc, it's almost a impossible dream.
Thank you for the videos, they helped alot choosing equipments
It’s funny im the exact opposite. Go crazy at home and can’t get in the zone at the gym
I had put the Giant 2X bench in my shopping cart over the weekend. Then I remembered that I learned about that bench from you. So deleted my cart, and then used the link in this video to purchase it. Thank you sir.
@@yvesanidjar3752 thank you!
Amazing how you recommend the OEM made in china options without judgement when we all know that sometimes these options are just as good if not better than the "premium" options. Glad I found your channel!
I still go to a commercial gym (on a great, cheap rate from when it opened) but I have adjustable dumbbells+bench+bands at home. Going hybrid is underrated. I can still go to the gym for specialized equipment/big lifts but I can keep in the accessory work from home where its more schedule friendly, so I don't have to lock myself down for 90+ minute sessions.
Agree. Folks brag about canceling gym memberships… hybrid allows you to train how you want and to switch it up. Even if you have all the equipment at home. Busy day - use at home. Have more time, feel like seeing ppl around you, use the sauna - go to the gym.
+1 for hybrid. I have a nice setup at home and I go once a week to a commercial gym for a trainer. Having a trainer is amazing for programming, new movements and new focus areas and for rehab work.
okey,
1) kettlebell 2x16 1x32
2) bands, light /med/ heavy
3) yoga ball + yoga mat
4) AB wheel
5) horizontal bar
done :)
Good list. Dip station if able to tolerate them. Weighted dips are great. And you can do rowing exercises as well.
Alright now do a video on maximalist money and space is no object video! We are here to feed our equipment addiction not actually workout. Plus im trying to cram as much stuff in my homegym as possible!!😂
Check out Basement Brandon. He reviews pricey stuff all the time.
More debt more motivation. This is the way
Thank you, I’m just starting to get my home gym together and this was super helpful. I have serious chronic pain issues so some of the equipment isn’t an option for me, but your video helped me decide what I wanted! Your sense of humour was a bonus, thanks again! 🙏
A Compact Power Rack and coupled with a few items that you can store within the floor space of the Power Rack (Barbell, Adjustable Dumbbell, Plates, Kettlebell, Gym Rings, Boxing Bag, Spin Bike, foldable Bench, foldable Treadmill, etc).
Thanks to your suggestions Gluck, my home gym is now complete!
This was really functional, dynamic, explosive and most of all athletic!
A “gimmicky” tool that I LOVE is a magnetic pan bolt remover, just helps me stay slightly cleaner. A telescopic magnet is also a good tool to have when you need it.
I run kettlebells, pull up bar, gymnastics rings, a pair of adjustable dumbbells, a weight vest, and some resistance bands.
Its amazing how little you can get away with. Ive been a gym member for 40 years and recently decided to go the home gym route. I bought a set of Trulap 90 lb dumbells and nice rep fitness bench. I have stairs so I use them for calfs and some other exercises. I can get a full workout with just this equipment but ill probably buy a pull down device. So far I have about $1200 in this little amount of equipment and where I live a yearly gym membership is only about $250 so home gyms are not financially the best decision but you save on gas and driving time and you get a lot of convenience at home.
Chin-up bar, adjustable bench, dumbbells, floorspace. For 90% of the time that is all you need imho...
GIANT LIFTING!!! MY FAVORITE. Amazing people!!
I will say out of all of these, the Power blocks dumbbells have been the best thing ever. I was fortunate to find a gym store not named Dick's or Academy, and they had the 90lb quiet set for like $550. Bought those and immediately sold the archaic dumbbell bars. Hell, I had the Olympic size version and that sucker was a pain in the ass...well mostly on my shoulders. But I wish I knew about the rings because my dumbass bought the TRX a few years ago. Lesson learned! Lol
I started with a bodyweight routine, slowly added stuff. Starting with bands and kettlebells. Now I own a small sized gym with a squat rack and everything haha. I did enjoy my more minimalist days, and still sometimes go back to doing a bodyweight only training.
I don’t necessarily have a home gym. I have a 6X6 space in the basement of a 100 year old house in New England. Very minimalist, but works for me.
Lots of the stuff you review is a no go for me, can’t even jump rope due to low ceiling, but I do love your videos. Think Gymnastic Rings are going on my shopping list. Thanks and best wishes!
Great video thanks Gluck! Love the minimalist content for those with smaller spaces. Think Rogue’s Jammer pull up bar is a ultimate pick for a pull up bar in a small space; robust enough to attach rings/ bands too as well! Similarly, the Voltra looks good for minimalist ultimate cable work particularly if against a single upright. Love this type of content!
Great advice Gluck! Just wanted to add a comment regarding Serious Steel bands. Absolutely love them! The standard length is 41 inches, which are great if you’re 6 feet tall. For those who are under 5’ 10”, I’d recommend they try Serious Steel’s 32 inch bands as an option. Better tension and just as durable.
You forget the best thing about bands, is that, they make her dance.
Awesome video! For best minimal equipment, we have to go with a door frame pull-up bar + gym rings.💯💪
My gym started out minimalistic, now I’m 9K in and I’ve got my eye on my next purchase.😅😅
The only true path 😂
That’s fine as long as you’re using it. Otherwise it’s all impulse buys
@@Tdragonfly of course, I only get a new piece or upgrade an old one as the need arise
@@Jeff_Norton gyms can be minimalist but 10g if you have very high end equipment as well.
@@Tdragonfly That makes sense but my gym is definitely not like that lol
Great video. You can actually have a home gym without a barbell and full rack in separate building or garage. I have almost all the things from this video in budget versions, but no cables. I use wall anchors and resistance bands to imitate cables.
Lately I really enjoy kettlebell, I only have one 16Kg, it is more playfull than dumbbells or bands. But if you have little space and more money, you can get adjustable kettlebell that looks the same as competition kettlebell.
I'm 42 and want something simple, and kettlebell is simple. I dont count reps, I do one kettlebell exercise for 10 minutes in intervals 30 sec exercise 30 sec rest, or different intervals for some exercises. Than do another excise for 10 minutes. I try get at least 30 minutes per day, or some 3.5 hours per week.
One of the better videos of its kind 💪👍
Amazing video! Thank you so much!
Great video, thanks for making these
IMO I think a treadmill/stationary bike is one of the top 5 must-get for home gym if you can find one on sale.
Great video! Any chance you can comment more on your shoulder rehab routine?
Good topic. You showed the exact cable system I bought off of amazon. It's great! I don't think there's anything I couldn't do with it.
Honestly spinlocks these days aren’t that annoying. There are spotter hooks for db flyes and press, and you can always cut into tennis balls and attach them onto the ends for everything else. I’m super pleased the home gym scene has exploded since my dad started in the early 90s! It’s a different world now.
I have a pair, and I honestly have no clue what people are complaining about. It feels like those commercials where people fail at basic tasks so they try to sell you a more complicated solution. I've never slammed a spinlock into my legs because I'm not an idiot and have basic coordination.
@@davorzdralo8000 definitely, it’s not like in the 90s where the chrome plating was so poorly applied that you’d get slivers every time you used them.
After much research I went with indestructible yet cheap spinlocks. Easy to fill the entire bar with light weights or a spacer so there is a flat end. Or I just use a shorter bar. I did get a couple metal splinters that drew blood, but I am a man not a dainty princess so not a big deal. 💪😁👍
I live in a small NYC apartment and keep a 5 foot bar and a few bumper plates in my closet. Takes up very little space and hides away easily so my kids don't mess with it.
Compact/foldable power rack - the kind the is screwed to the wall only takes 20" of space and gives a butload of options for any barbel exercise, as well as a place to hand you plates, dips, pull-ups, and rows.
Put a pull-up bar on the opposite wall, and you have a basis for a crossover, using pulleys.
Adjustable dumbbells, ez curl bar, triceps curl bar (all of which are spin lock standard adjustable), 70lbs of weight plates, a couple of kettlebells and a folding metal step stool.
I say this because thats what im working with for the past three weeks. I sold my home and lost out on three homes to buy do to bidding wars. Currently staying with family and crammed these few items i pulled out of storage into a corner of their garage. This light gym provides some options for convenience but last week i had to join planet fitness for cardio options with the heat wave. I hadn't been there for 6 years and the equipment is the same as before only worn out but still in use. I miss my garage gym. Hopefully i will get this new house. I gave up on paying cash and hope to finance something since cheap cash homes are scarce in Delaware and probably everywhere.
Mad Spotter hooks, or something similar, are a must for me. Now I have a set I wouldn't train without them.
Ironmasters bench is nice!
If you are just starting to workout, these are my top 3 things you should have to start with. Resistance bands, pull up bar, and jumping rope. These 3 items should be less than $100 total and it could cover full body workout and cardio at home. Then as you progress you could reward yourself to buy more equipment for your home gym.
My gym is 💯 done already but wanted to support the GLUCKINATOR
It’s never done
@@JustDoof12 shhhhhh don't tell my wife
Blasphemy!
Stop lying to yourself
@@calvinlawn3457 no, I'm not lying to myself.....I'm lying to my wife
@@NoFate247 recent subscriber here, love the channel!
Great content!
Bells of Steel adjustable kettlebell.... they're awesome, hands down.
I’m gonna look into this Iron Masters Pro now because of you.
Yea that Iron Pro looks awesome. Abs,legs etc. no brainer for my home.
Up to/including the bands, I recommend all these too! I just don’t have that brand bench because I got a hand-me-down one. But if I could get that bench I would. There are also cheaper benches, multi-functional, which are suitable and just as good if you are relatively short and/or light, like under 5’5” and 160lbs
11:20 buddy is looking super jacked! Gluck looks great too.
😂 He gets into so many shots
Man I just want the space to get an adjustable bench, pair of adjustable dumbells and a rack with options for cables. The irony when money is not the problem, but space is...
13:53
Buy a good universal anchor especially for heavy bands - a good one can anchor from a door, tree, or rack
Best rings Kensui Neo..half thin for pulling, half thick for pushing
Could you review a budget smith machine like the BodySolid PSM144X? Pretty versatile too cause you can get a cable stack attachment.
My minimalist bodybuilding gym:
All-in-one rack + smith + dual functional trainer combo:
Budget - Mikolo M4
Premium - MAXUM Fitness SX2
FID bench:
Budget - TYRSEN/Fostoy 1,200lb bench
Premium - Keppi Bench 5000
Barbell:
Budget - Philosophy Gym Rackable 72" Olympic Barbell
Premium - Rogue 29mm Stump Bar
Plates:
Cheapest Iron Plates you can find. Signature Fitness (a.k.a BalanceFrom) sells decent ones brand new.
Adjustable Dumbbells:
Budget - Core Fitness adjustable + loadable handles for heavy weights
Premium - Snodes + Iron Masters for heavy weights + 1.25lb & 2.5lb magnetic adders (would probably go with Reppins if they didn't have the partial cage design, also waiting on reviews to be sure)
Ankle straps:
any with good padding and additional strap under foot for extra secure attachment
Slant board:
Everymate
With that you can do almost every exercise you could in a standard commercial gym, but it all should fit comfortably in a 12ft x 12ft space with 8-9ft ceiling.
Ultra-minimalist would just be the bench, dumbbells, and a door-frame pull-up bar.
Gluck subtly flexing those sweet shiny weights in the background. Great stuff guys!
new sub, got a good laugh out of this. Nice work 👍
I currently have a Weider rack adjustable dumbells, adjustable bench and a DIY sled made with a tire😂 which holds 1" plates. Recently got an adjustable kettlebell handle.
Good video I appreciate the information Im
Glad that I got an ez curl bar I plan on getting a pullup bar a flat bench and rouge black training LB plates in the future
I got some adjustable and wish I had went for powerblock or similar to expand them lol
I have multiple pairs of spinlock handles. Since I progress reps over multiple weeks before changing weights, speed of change is not an issue. Also, when I do progress it's just adding a single 1.25 lb plate to each of two dumbbells. I don't find the ends to get in my way.
I watch this for the comedy factor. You. Are. Funny. 😀
Thank you 😁
Would love to see the re-released Keppi Bench 5000 reviewed! Can't beat the value proposition IMO.
Great video and suggestions!
Thank you!
Great video. I agree with all your choices.
For DB, I am leaning more towards buy once cry once, and would get the adjustable set you want. I use my adjustable DBs almost more than anything in my gym.
I almost always lean that way. Unfortunately Rep just upped the price of our top pick.
I can't drop that kind of coin on Reppins till I see the reviews come out. I know they'll be quality, but I've seen a decent amount of products come out with V2 shortly after their V1. Patience😮💨
I have and love my powerblocks, but also have a set of mxselect 85's that work with the monkey foot, whereas the powerblocks do not
@@jamesrepass442 never tried the monkey foot. But I have always wanted too.
my favorite piece of equipment is my weight vest (plate carrier) and yes, I do run a lot with it......looking to work up to running a marathon with it one day
Thanks for the shout out
You've got some awesome ideas. Can't wait to see what else you come up with.
@@GlucksGymlot more to come
I use a pull up/dip rack from Gravity Fitness and then attach rings to it. Then I have a foldable bench (first on my list to upgrade) and a pair of adjustable Dumbbells. I can do everything with this except maybe a good leg workout. (Split squats do work just fine)
I have a DeskCycle, dumbbells, curl bar, and some weight band, though I really need to get the adjustable bench though not a lot of space same with the Gym rings, but was happy to see this.
This is my garage gym set up.
-flat bench - 100$
-spin lock dumbbells with weight plates up 80lbs per dumbbell - 250$
-set of loops bands -50$
-set of tube bands - 90$
-heavy landscaping stones - used for heavy goblet type deadlifts AND for raising my bench up to do incline bench and flies - FREE
-other small stones for grip - pinching for time - FREE
-home made sandbags - sand from home depot and canvas bags from Amz - 30$
-50L gas canisters filled with water for heavy carries 50$
-one adjustable kettlebell 8 to 40 lbs. - 180$
Total spent is about 750 $.
No money spent on embellishing garage. It is a dimly-lit, humid, non-climate controlled basement garage.
I wanna see the bulletproof VTS review!!!! Been dying to see it reviewed!
We're awaiting the VTS lite so we can compare them in our review. It's coming though.
Another great video, thanks! Would you post a video showing how you use your rings in conjunction with free weights? Seems like many programs I’ve seen focus on one or the other Tnx!
Just get 2 or 3 sets of spin locks and a couple weights of ebay. This way you load each set differently for different exercises ans will only have to change weights between workouts as you get stronger.
The only thing i noticed from training with minimal equipment was my hamstrings got weak. You can just use a Glute Ham Roller for doing leg curls.
like the minimalist gym!
6:15 funniest home gym youtuber ngl
Well considered. Thanks
I only have a space small enough for a soloflex. 😊
inspire body lift bl1 i have does everything except for squats, is like using gym machines and it cost less than the adjustable dumbbells mentioned here if you find a good deal on it. Its comfy and secure, and gets very high ratings if you look at reviews. Some resistancebands and you should cover the squats too. I dont get why this rarely is mentioned on these reviews since it is fairly low cost using yourself as a weight magazine +150% of that, and you get up to 440 / 200 kg resistance on it (you just put some weightplates on it, its built to deal with that).
Rings, bands and stall bars.
Didn't even have to look at the links to assume Olympic rings would be in here
A true subscriber 😂
Are you planning a full review of the Kensui weight vest?
GluckNation reporting in 🫡
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My minimalist gym for how I like to train:
Power bar
Plates
Flatfoot half rack
Spotter arms
J-cups
Flat bench
Resistance bands for accessories
Stall mats
Is that minimalist? Seems pretty big and expensive for a lot of people watching this video
@@CraigularjJoeWoodworks this would be the minimum for my powerlifting style training. I could try to get by with a squat stand, but I’d prefer something with safeties when I’m squatting 400+ pounds.
Thanks for the recommendations! I'm wondering how stable are the bells of steel cable towers without being bolted down?
Not very. The sectorized is pretty stable but the plate loaded isn't remotely. You definitely have to anchor attach the plate loaded to something.
Really great video! Lots of good suggestions in here.
Thank you!
Can you do a buffalo bar comparison video?
You guys are killing it 🦾
😁 trying our best!
Hey Gluck, any chance you'll be able to review the MAXUM Fitness SX2 anytime soon? Could be the centerpiece of a minimalist setup since it packs so much versatility into a single rack!
Can we get a day-in-the-life video? From morning to unboxing, filming, editing etc. and more BTS stuff would be interesting to see!
The Reppins’ have already gone up $100 since you edited this video. They haven’t even started delivering them yet!
How much did they cost?
@@TheRockyBalboa100 the base level went from $900 to $1000 before tax.
@@slothy120 thanks. It's 1000 euros in Europe (Netherlands) right now for the 85lb
Have you researched the SYL fitness cable trolley system?
Still looking for a bench I can use as a Roman chair, and for Nordic curls.
Yep!
Real minimalist thing is KETTLEBELL. One Kettlebell + bodyweight workout at home. That's all u need especially after 40, If you're not big fan of bodybuilding and just want to stay in shape.