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Can I achieve a good level of physique with adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench? Not sure I have the space or money for a whole barbell set up
If you don't have the means of outfitting a complete home gym currently, no sweat. We've got a whole playlist of killer no-gym needed bodyweight workouts on the channel. And you don't have to get all of these things at once. You can buy a few pieces at a time and gradually build your gym as you see fit.
They literally listed everything that you will find in a gym haha, why not say all you need is a bench, some bands and maybe 5-50 pound dumbbells. Cost affective and you can get a good workout.
@@michaelrincon559 Exactly I have a rack of dumb bells, incline decline bench, flat bench, and stability ball. My next purchase will be a fan bike and some resistance bands it will be a while before I add a half power rack.
My brothers and I split the cost of a rogue gym set up for our home and I couldn’t be happier. It’s expensive but totally worth the investment. Exceptional quality equipment.
Yep, I agree. I can do as many sets of something that I want to work on as I want without someone giving me the stink-eye. No one asking me how many sets I have left. No one offering freed "advice" on how to do an exercise better etc.... And I know who was on the bench before me as far as diseases go. It's always there. If I can't sleep, I can take a ride on my ECHO bike....THAT will get me tired. No driving home after a workout that I go all out in. Oh, and if I ever get tired of working out (doubtful) I can sell it and at least get something out of it. And my garage is always open.....Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.....
Just spent thousands of dollars on a home gym then seconds later found this clip, happy to say I bought exactly what is suggested here but still wish I found this earlier.
At least you know where to subscribe to get the info you're looking for so you don't run into a situation like that again in the future. Glad you got what you needed! Thanks for watching :)
Wow, you guys' gym is insane!!! I furnished a home gym last year as my present to myself for finishing grad school. I went with a Sorinex Base Camp rack with an Elite FTS high/low cable set-up. Best decision ever!!!
I have a home gym and this video is so true. I wish I had known this when I first started, but I learned along the way and have a killer set up based on these essentials.
Definitely a great piece to add in. As long as your home gym isn't in an apartment... could lead to some poor relations with your lower floor neighbours hahaha
Squat rack, bench, bar, iron plates (skip the bumpers). That's essential. Add a landmine and you can do almost anything. Add a simple pulley system from Home Depot if you want. After that you're just having fun. Which is great.
For sure. You certainly don't need a full set of bumper plates, but for longevity of floors and weights themselves, at least a single pair to cushion landing of the bar would be a smart investment.
I’ve invested in exactly these, can’t wait too get in the best shape could you do some videos on workouts with all the equipment maybe a 6 day schedule!
Glad you enjoyed the video Doltzy. We've got some great Garage Gym workouts and freeweight workouts on the channel that make use of this equipment you can check out!
Sounds like a great deal. However remember, they're only worth as much as you get out of em, so make sure you're following the 100s of free workouts on the channel here and putting all that to work! haha
That's a great setup to get started. A rack can be very beneficial though and add an extra level of safety, especially when training from home having the safeties for bigger lifts
I would love to one day have a home gym, but currently I live in a London flat (apartment) with minimal space. Before the pandemic I had some old adjustable dumbbells that go up to about 10 kg (22 lbs) and then I bought a 20kg kettlebell from Amazon - and you know what... it isn’t much but you can get a decent workout from this. I do lots of super sets as well as lots of squeezing at the contraction - I feel like I am making some gains with minimal and relatively light equipment.
My street workout backpack: gloves (thin cheapo breathable "mechanics gloves" with rubberized palm and fingers), straps, gymnastic rings with adjustable straps (wrapped with hockey grip tape), exercise bands (a few), about 1ft 1" round piece of wood (to use with exercise bands), frisbee, tennis ball (for bouncing off street and walls), skipping rope, adjustable straps (a few). Must have for me are only straps and a couple of exercise bands. I might put on my weight vest as well.
For me the essentials are: Barbell + Plates Adjustable Dumbells Adjustable Bench Rack (with Pullup+Dip bars) Cable/Pulley system. Dont really need anything else.
Exactly what I have now! I built it in 2 weeks. I bought everything used except the adjustable bench. Spent a little under 1500. I could’ve went cheaper but I wanted quality. I’m gonna add a dip rack with pull up. And also a squat half cage. Oh I also bought a preacher curl bench with bar.
Leo H I bought some of my weights on FB, some from a sports store 10 miles from my home that I saw an ad on FB. Not the best price. $1.50/lbs for 2” Olympic weights and $1.00 for standard 1” weight plates. Overpriced I know but it’s LI/NYC area what can one expect? Also ppl are all price gouging at the moment which I’m sure you know. I also buy a lot of used equipment from the app Let Go. I scored my cable machine that takes both size plates for $300 delivered. New was $700-800 before shipping. The multi bench I bought before Corona, very good quality. I got it for $100? I see that it’s not $250 on Amazon!! Ridiculous!! I have NordicTrack adjustable dumbells. Not my favorite but they do the job. Same I got them for $300 before Covid now I see them for $600-1000. I recently bought 2 adjustable plastic kettlebells on eBay. Surprised with how good the quality is. I bought 2lbs-10lbs neoprene dumbells for my wife as she uses them to workout and also with her Peleton (bought last year). I had 2 barbells from years ago. The post landmine I got on Amazon recently. Paid $48 yes there are cheaper ones, no I’m not paying Rogue prices even tho it’s $25 more but there shipping is ridic! Mine takes both size bars 1”, and 2”. I have around 350lbs of weight plates now a mixed between standard and 2”. Which is plenty for me for awhile. I had an injury so I took some time off from training. All the cable attachments I bought online. That local sports store sells cable machine attachments for $5 a piece!! So I picked up a long lat SS bar for doing back and also picked up V lat attachment for $5 as well. Mats I got from tractor store. As they are horse stall mats. I have pics but I can’t attach, I’m actually surprised how little I’ve spent so far considering all the price gouging. But I do shop smart, and mostly used when I can. Weights all needed to be cleaned which I did. But I will repaint soon. That sports store sells a lot of good used items. All the weight plate I bought were 2” and they were all machined not cast iron. Although nothing wrong with cast but if same price I take milled ones. Sorry this is so long. I’m sure I’m forgetting some other equip. Also today my friend gifted me his old pull-up rack as I helped him pick up and deliver his used squat cage rack and he didn’t have the space to keep both. So that was free! I’m gonna add a Titan Fitness squat cage rack when they are in stock. I have a feeling there will be a lot of used equipment flooding the market as soon as things go back to normal. When that happens prices should drop and I will pick up more plates. Oh I forgot I picked up a pretty used up preacher curl bench. But no rips or holes in the seat or upholstery just scratches and some surface rust on the metal. Eventually I will get everything powder coated one color. I plan to buy the Titan Fitness preacher curl next to replace this one I bought for $80! My wife also wants a back extension bench so that I may buy new as well but we shall see.
@@sheldonm3535 thanks for the reply! I appreciate all the info. I guess I should wait for prices to drop. Hopefully everything goes back to normal soon.
I bought a set of 5-25 dumbbells and lost 40 lbs. No excuses. Everything in this video but the squat rack/barbell is good enough for whatever room you sleep in. I just ordered some Onnit primal kettlebells and the Rogue Echo bike for my newest additions to my garage gym.
My current set up is dumbbells , power rack with pull-up bar. Lat pull down with leg extension and preacher curl . I also have an extra bench press rack and an easy curl bar. Finally I have an Olympic weight set , and for the floor 4 pieces of plywood
I live in India, where houses are much smaller than the average US house. But pairs of kettlebells. medicine ball, skipping rope and a pull up bar has helped me well in this lockdown
A power tower (pull-up/chin-up, dip, sit-up, and push-up), a jump rope, and a heavy sandbag is all you really need if you want to get fit, and if you really don't even need this if you just rather do calisthenics. Boxers also get in excellent shape by shadowboxing, jumping rope, hitting a heavy bag, running, and using a medicine ball.
Rogue & Bells of Steel have lovely super yokes with most of the attachments PLUS THE SLED OPTION 😍 Good video gents, but don't forget free field stones lol STRONGMAN STYLE!
Haha thanks for watching James and we tried to keep it as basic as possible. Not everyone wants to lug heavy stones around haha. Appreciate the support!
Squats, weighed dips, weighed pull-ups, deadlifts. Power rack with pull-up and dip attachments, quality power barbell, quality plates, dip/pull-up belt, 3/4" horse stall mats, cardio machine of some type.
Certainly comes in handy during the current situation around the world. Plus it's nice to just have to walk through the house to go lift, without having to pack up and go anywhere haha.
That's a great idea. Thanks for watching. We do have nearly 200 free workouts already on the channel you can check out for great ideas on how to put this equipment to work. So give that a watch in the meantime.
How about a workout in this new garage gym. I've almost got my garage gym done and I like it cause it's just me ,my music, and my weights. Layers and keep the workouts coming.
Awesome stuff. Cables are definitely great to have and will add a lot more versatility and variety for your workouts, but not a necessity. The great thing about home gyms is you can customize them to your training needs and preferences.
The gym is great and can be a super motivational place to go for the specific purpose of improving your health and body. However it's not always necessary. You can get an amazing workout in right in the comfort of your own home or garage
Blue Star Nutraceuticals I basically ordered everything I use in the gym. I did benefit from this video, and look forward watching more of your videos. When I am done with my basement gym I will send pics.
Do cable machines last? I always see them out of order in gyms and I’m unsure if it’s a result of people messing it up or it being a piece of equipment that requires a ton of maintenance.
Luis Chauca i bought a commercial one for around 1500$. It’s having 3y. of warranty for home usage. If you really take care of it the only thing that really can break after some time is the cables or pulley wheels other than that this thing is solid. The thing with cable machines in the gym is that they get probably used 100x more than in your home setting so the listed piece normally have half of the lifetime, that’s why they often under maintenance or out of order in gyms.
Good video. For now I’ll skip the kettle bells and med balls. If fact I’ll go as far as to say “no dumbbells for my home gym. I’ll go with a functional trainer to go with my power rack. All the other knickknacks I’ll use at the gym every now and then
Dumbbells are probably the most versatile pieces of home gym equipment, and definitely recommended. But to each their own. All about finding what works best for you and will allow you to stick with a consistent routine.
These are the 7 essentials. Not an extensive list of everything you could possible add. The sky's the limit once you've got the fundamentals in place haha.
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals Rogue hasn't price gouged during COVID. They've run out, and you might have to wait for them to restock, but they aren't taking advantage of the situation like other companies have been. I'll pay a bit more for Rogue, and I KNOW I'm getting top quality from a company that didn't take advantage of people. Oh, and I bought an ECHO bike a couple of years ago when they first came out. I love to hate that thing, and it's built like a tank.
Hey Blue Star fam! Video request. How about a 10-15 min stretching(manly yoga) routine for men to do on an off or active recovery days. To improve mobility, flexibility and agility
Great video. IMHO you can go even more essential by skipping the medicine ball and the assoult air bike. Instead I would've put a couple of parallettes for dips in the list, and for cardio, good old fashioned jog or sprints😉.
Instead of adjustable dumbbells or a set of bells I got my self a pair of Olympic dumbbells bars. Then when I purchased weight plates I made sure I had a good few 5kg plates. Then I use them to make up my bells
Big money, dream gym. Good luck finding that high dollar equipment anytime soon. I had to go to a scrap yard and luckily found enough rusty plates, a bar and a couple dumbbells to try to stay in shape during lockdown.
Most of these items can still be ordered online, even during this pandemic situation, but if you're short on equipment, we have a complete playlist of 40+ No Gym Needed workouts on the channel to help you get in and stay in peak shape during the current home isolation situation.
There's always the possibility for a killer street workout ie. calisthenics. Many calisthenics dudes look insane! Plus walking and short "all out" sprints (HIIT) and all kinds of jumping. Parkour. Look at Frank Medrano and Simonster! Barstarzz.
seems like i have done my research, according to this channel. Rogue squat rack, check Concept2 rower, check Dumbbells, check Skipping rope, check Barbell with bearings and bumper plates, check Rogue Kettlebells, check Rogue Adjustable Bench 3.0, check Now i just need to be better at crossfit exercises..
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals Yeah its a hell of a homegym setup especailly since it my first one :-D But i really love it, i just started out building it mid december, so its been a heavy investment, but for sure is worth it.
I'm just about to buy my own home gym. I've built a squat/ bench stand and a bench from wood, I hope it holds up. I'm gonna buy a 6ft olympic barbell, plates, 2 dumbell bars, rubber mats and an ab wheel. I can do pullups in my backyard. I feel like I'm only gonna miss leg press and incline/decline bench and maybe cables for triceps but I think I'll manage just fine.
As we mention in the video brother, best to spend the money on a quality squat rack with strong J-Clips - When you're counting on it to hold hundreds of pounds above your back or chest, not something you want to risk skimping on. But definitely can get a ton of great workouts in with some free weights without the machines. Just have to be a bit more creative with exercise selection for variety while focusing most of your energy and effort on the fundamental movements.
Blue Star Nutraceuticals Mine is more solid than the cheapest available on the market I figure. If I feel like it's shaky, I'll buy the real deal. It was fun building it anyways and pretty cheap.
As long as it is built right and it's sturdy and solid, wood will work just fine. Remember, 4x4s and 2x4s are used to support houses. If you build it right it'll support your lifts.
Awesome! If you have those options, alternate each time you perform the movement. Nice thing about cables, especially when you're in the gym, you can change the weight on the fly. Whereas with dumbbells, others may be using them too.
Bands and foam rollers are great additional tools to have on hand, yes. However this was focused more towards the essentials for building muscle and burning fat in your home or garage gym. Mobility and recovery tools are a bit different. It could also be argued as to how essential these really are, because they've only really become popularized in the last decade or so, and many managed to still achieve great mobility, flexibility and recovery without these in the past. We tried to keep this video as minimal as possible, but band and foam rollers certainly wouldn't hurt to add in. Thanks for watching Rajput
You can find all of these equipment pieces from online retailers, or as we mention, searching online marketplaces in your local area like craigslist, kijiji or facebook. Just depends on what you want and what's in your area.
everything is still out of stock. Maybe by January things will be restocked. 2020 was a bad year for exercise equipment. If you buy used you will pay twice the price by people trying to rip you off.
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The most essential things to have is a power rack with a pull up bar, barbell, plates, and a bench.
All of those included in this video, plus a couple extras to help provide variety to your training
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That can change depending on your preferences , I'd say dip bars and gymnastic rings are necessary for me but most people don't care for those
Can I achieve a good level of physique with adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench? Not sure I have the space or money for a whole barbell set up
The most important thing you must have....
MONEY
If you don't have the means of outfitting a complete home gym currently, no sweat. We've got a whole playlist of killer no-gym needed bodyweight workouts on the channel. And you don't have to get all of these things at once. You can buy a few pieces at a time and gradually build your gym as you see fit.
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals good to know companies don't know what jokes are😂
They literally listed everything that you will find in a gym haha, why not say all you need is a bench, some bands and maybe 5-50 pound dumbbells. Cost affective and you can get a good workout.
I started my home gym with resistance bands, sandbag and a yoga mat. I aint ever going back. Just need to make a uv sauna now.
@@michaelrincon559 Exactly I have a rack of dumb bells, incline decline bench, flat bench, and stability ball. My next purchase will be a fan bike and some resistance bands it will be a while before I add a half power rack.
My brothers and I split the cost of a rogue gym set up for our home and I couldn’t be happier. It’s expensive but totally worth the investment. Exceptional quality equipment.
Definitely a great investment Gabriel! Keep training hard!
one day i will have my own home gym! my end goal!
Awesome brother! Keep workin hard!
Go for it, and cancel your gym memberships. Eventually it will pay for itself
I could never train in a commercial gym again. Having a home gyms is the best way to go.
It's great!
Yep, I agree. I can do as many sets of something that I want to work on as I want without someone giving me the stink-eye. No one asking me how many sets I have left. No one offering freed "advice" on how to do an exercise better etc.... And I know who was on the bench before me as far as diseases go. It's always there. If I can't sleep, I can take a ride on my ECHO bike....THAT will get me tired. No driving home after a workout that I go all out in. Oh, and if I ever get tired of working out (doubtful) I can sell it and at least get something out of it. And my garage is always open.....Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.....
Just spent thousands of dollars on a home gym then seconds later found this clip, happy to say I bought exactly what is suggested here but still wish I found this earlier.
At least you know where to subscribe to get the info you're looking for so you don't run into a situation like that again in the future. Glad you got what you needed! Thanks for watching :)
was that like 2 pairs of kettlebells in these trying times?
If you're new to fitness, this actually some good advice. Take care of yourself with safe reliable equipment.
Absolutely! Appreciate that Leo!
My essentials (not in any particular order):
- Power cage
- Bench
- Bar
- Plates
- Rings
- Kettlebells
- Dip bars
- Weighted vest
- Parallettes
- Skipping rope
That's a great set up!
Wow, you guys' gym is insane!!! I furnished a home gym last year as my present to myself for finishing grad school. I went with a Sorinex Base Camp rack with an Elite FTS high/low cable set-up. Best decision ever!!!
That is awesome! Thanks for watching Brian!
You said the key word when it comes to purchasing gym equipment “choose to use them”.
100% :)
I have a home gym and this video is so true. I wish I had known this when I first started, but I learned along the way and have a killer set up based on these essentials.
Great to hear. Thanks for watching :)
The adjustable dumbells are great especially if you're tight on space 👌
Definitely!
As a home gym owner, I totally agree with you guys... Great vid...
Really appreciate that Bahadir, thanks for watching. What equipment do you have in your home gym?
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals Squat rack, flat and incline bench, bars, dumbbells and a total of 250kg old school plates :)
All great picks. I would put a heavy slam ball or sandbag up there too.
Definitely a great piece to add in. As long as your home gym isn't in an apartment... could lead to some poor relations with your lower floor neighbours hahaha
Squat rack, bench, bar, iron plates (skip the bumpers). That's essential. Add a landmine and you can do almost anything. Add a simple pulley system from Home Depot if you want. After that you're just having fun. Which is great.
For sure. You certainly don't need a full set of bumper plates, but for longevity of floors and weights themselves, at least a single pair to cushion landing of the bar would be a smart investment.
Love this compilation, and the explanation with presentation :) Thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video Tom! Thanks for watching
I’ve invested in exactly these, can’t wait too get in the best shape could you do some videos on workouts with all the equipment maybe a 6 day schedule!
Glad you enjoyed the video Doltzy. We've got some great Garage Gym workouts and freeweight workouts on the channel that make use of this equipment you can check out!
Pretty good info in this video. I agree with all the pieces mentioned.
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the positive feedback.
I was expecting to be critical at first (thought it was just going to be a sales gimmick), but this list is perfect. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful Steve! No sponsored endorsements or hidden agenda here. Just providing some sound suggestions for quality equipment
I got a benchpress, lat pulldown, chest press, barbell, curl bar, and weights for only 200$! Litterally the best deal of my life
What where
Sounds like a great deal. However remember, they're only worth as much as you get out of em, so make sure you're following the 100s of free workouts on the channel here and putting all that to work! haha
IMHO a beginner only needs the following: mat to protect floor, bench, power blocks and some gymnastic rings for pullups and rows. Job done.
That's a great setup to get started. A rack can be very beneficial though and add an extra level of safety, especially when training from home having the safeties for bigger lifts
8th essential - solid programming 😎Those garage door title effects were cool!
Absolutely - and thanks D G, appreciate the feedback, we work hard on these videos haha
Refreshingly direct and to the point
Thank you for watching! 🙌
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This is an excellent, to the point and candid video. Thank you.
Appreciate the feedback Jimmy, glad you enjoyed the video!
the only video explaining the essentials that i liked so had to subscribe
Appreciate that. Welcome to the channel. Glad you liked the video.
I’m hype after watching this video
Awesome to hear, Victor! :)
I would love to one day have a home gym, but currently I live in a London flat (apartment) with minimal space. Before the pandemic I had some old adjustable dumbbells that go up to about 10 kg (22 lbs) and then I bought a 20kg kettlebell from Amazon - and you know what... it isn’t much but you can get a decent workout from this. I do lots of super sets as well as lots of squeezing at the contraction - I feel like I am making some gains with minimal and relatively light equipment.
Yeah, it's not always about how many resources you've got but how resourceful you can be. If you're training hard, you can do a lot with a little
My street workout backpack: gloves (thin cheapo breathable "mechanics gloves" with rubberized palm and fingers), straps, gymnastic rings with adjustable straps (wrapped with hockey grip tape), exercise bands (a few), about 1ft 1" round piece of wood (to use with exercise bands), frisbee, tennis ball (for bouncing off street and walls), skipping rope, adjustable straps (a few). Must have for me are only straps and a couple of exercise bands. I might put on my weight vest as well.
Awesome Ari. Definitely a diverse set of equipment you can make use of to stay in shape anywhere.
For me the essentials are:
Barbell + Plates
Adjustable Dumbells
Adjustable Bench
Rack (with Pullup+Dip bars)
Cable/Pulley system.
Dont really need anything else.
That's a great setup as well.
Exactly what I have now! I built it in 2 weeks. I bought everything used except the adjustable bench. Spent a little under 1500. I could’ve went cheaper but I wanted quality. I’m gonna add a dip rack with pull up. And also a squat half cage. Oh I also bought a preacher curl bench with bar.
@@sheldonm3535 where did you buy your used equipment?
Leo H I bought some of my weights on FB, some from a sports store 10 miles from my home that I saw an ad on FB. Not the best price. $1.50/lbs for 2” Olympic weights and $1.00 for standard 1” weight plates. Overpriced I know but it’s LI/NYC area what can one expect? Also ppl are all price gouging at the moment which I’m sure you know. I also buy a lot of used equipment from the app Let Go. I scored my cable machine that takes both size plates for $300 delivered. New was $700-800 before shipping. The multi bench I bought before Corona, very good quality. I got it for $100? I see that it’s not $250 on Amazon!! Ridiculous!! I have NordicTrack adjustable dumbells. Not my favorite but they do the job. Same I got them for $300 before Covid now I see them for $600-1000. I recently bought 2 adjustable plastic kettlebells on eBay. Surprised with how good the quality is. I bought 2lbs-10lbs neoprene dumbells for my wife as she uses them to workout and also with her Peleton (bought last year). I had 2 barbells from years ago. The post landmine I got on Amazon recently. Paid $48 yes there are cheaper ones, no I’m not paying Rogue prices even tho it’s $25 more but there shipping is ridic! Mine takes both size bars 1”, and 2”. I have around 350lbs of weight plates now a mixed between standard and 2”. Which is plenty for me for awhile. I had an injury so I took some time off from training. All the cable attachments I bought online. That local sports store sells cable machine attachments for $5 a piece!! So I picked up a long lat SS bar for doing back and also picked up V lat attachment for $5 as well. Mats I got from tractor store. As they are horse stall mats. I have pics but I can’t attach, I’m actually surprised how little I’ve spent so far considering all the price gouging. But I do shop smart, and mostly used when I can. Weights all needed to be cleaned which I did. But I will repaint soon. That sports store sells a lot of good used items. All the weight plate I bought were 2” and they were all machined not cast iron. Although nothing wrong with cast but if same price I take milled ones. Sorry this is so long. I’m sure I’m forgetting some other equip. Also today my friend gifted me his old pull-up rack as I helped him pick up and deliver his used squat cage rack and he didn’t have the space to keep both. So that was free! I’m gonna add a Titan Fitness squat cage rack when they are in stock. I have a feeling there will be a lot of used equipment flooding the market as soon as things go back to normal. When that happens prices should drop and I will pick up more plates. Oh I forgot I picked up a pretty used up preacher curl bench. But no rips or holes in the seat or upholstery just scratches and some surface rust on the metal. Eventually I will get everything powder coated one color. I plan to buy the Titan Fitness preacher curl next to replace this one I bought for $80! My wife also wants a back extension bench so that I may buy new as well but we shall see.
@@sheldonm3535 thanks for the reply! I appreciate all the info. I guess I should wait for prices to drop. Hopefully everything goes back to normal soon.
First I need a house.
Well, this is a garage gym, so technically only really need a garage 😉💪 haha, thanks for watching Teina!
All you really need is a barbell/dumbbell and some plates. You can always upgrade later.
I bought a set of 5-25 dumbbells and lost 40 lbs. No excuses. Everything in this video but the squat rack/barbell is good enough for whatever room you sleep in. I just ordered some Onnit primal kettlebells and the Rogue Echo bike for my newest additions to my garage gym.
My current set up is dumbbells , power rack with pull-up bar. Lat pull down with leg extension and preacher curl . I also have an extra bench press rack and an easy curl bar. Finally I have an Olympic weight set , and for the floor 4 pieces of plywood
Awesome set-up! :)
I live in India, where houses are much smaller than the average US house. But pairs of kettlebells. medicine ball, skipping rope and a pull up bar has helped me well in this lockdown
Absolutely, all about making the most of what you've got. Sounds like a solid setup!
Great tips dude, keep motivating us.
Thanks! Will do!
very helpful article about home gym equipments
Glad you liked the video Anis
Big fan of the channel
Awesome to hear Umar! Thanks for watching!
A power tower (pull-up/chin-up, dip, sit-up, and push-up), a jump rope, and a heavy sandbag is all you really need if you want to get fit, and if you really don't even need this if you just rather do calisthenics. Boxers also get in excellent shape by shadowboxing, jumping rope, hitting a heavy bag, running, and using a medicine ball.
All depends on your training preferences. The great thing about having a home setup is you can customize as much as you want
My gurage gym started with a yoga mat and a 55lb bag of dog food. Now I got my first real piece of equipment to work with, my sand bag.
Start small and gradually build as needed
Sandbags are a great DIY option, you are right!
Solid vid👊 loved that u put the Rogue name plate at the bottom for more stability 👍
Thanks for watching! And yeah, it definitely made a big difference.
Essential #1: Squat rack
I m out.
Haha, to each their own. Just make sure you're not skipping leg day
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals I think, he meant that it was obvious, but I still found the video interesting
Thanks for sharing!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching Alex
Wow...you are a Superman!
Thanks for watching Jorge
Straight to the point 👍👍👍
absolutely!
Rogue & Bells of Steel have lovely super yokes with most of the attachments PLUS THE SLED OPTION 😍 Good video gents, but don't forget free field stones lol STRONGMAN STYLE!
Haha thanks for watching James and we tried to keep it as basic as possible. Not everyone wants to lug heavy stones around haha. Appreciate the support!
Top 5
1. Barbell and plates
2. Adjustable bench
3. Squats rack - squats,
4. Dumbbells 25-125
5. Heavy bag and gloves for boxing
That's a solid top 5 right there! 🤜🤛
This was a not bull shit video, straight to the point 💪
That's the way we like it!
Wow! Straight to the point. Amazing presentation.
All the way from Kenya!
Appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed the video!
Squats, weighed dips, weighed pull-ups, deadlifts. Power rack with pull-up and dip attachments, quality power barbell, quality plates, dip/pull-up belt, 3/4" horse stall mats, cardio machine of some type.
You got it Joe! That'll set you up with a solid home gym.
Awesome video!
Thanks for watching Angel, Glad you enjoyed it
Loved it bro like your voice and content
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching Prem
Thank you for guidance🤝
You're welcome! Thanks for watching
I love having my own garage gym
Certainly comes in handy during the current situation around the world. Plus it's nice to just have to walk through the house to go lift, without having to pack up and go anywhere haha.
First step you need a garage.
Haha any free space with a similar amount of room will do just as well 💪💯
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals i got a dining room 😃
@@Drdoombrain Perfect! You can squat heavy, then immediately chow down on your post workout meal for recovery 😉💪💯
Awesome vid, thanks man
You bet frosty. Glad you liked this one, hope it helped out with your home gym planning
thank you much !
Happy to help out!
Gym rings and a good assortment of exercise bands.
Great additions
awesome video thanks a ton!
could you do a video on some basic exercises with few of them?
That's a great idea. Thanks for watching. We do have nearly 200 free workouts already on the channel you can check out for great ideas on how to put this equipment to work. So give that a watch in the meantime.
Tq for the tips.. really appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching. :)
Thanks bro❤
Welcome 😊
This was awesome because I just bought a bunch of stuff for a home gym and it was exactly what you listed. I'm already a pro i guess lmao
Awesome to hear! Thanks for watching :)
thank you
You're welcome
Order of purchases if you're looking to build up a great all round gym over time
1.Dumbbells/various small plates
That sounds like a great setup as well Scott, thanks for watching!
How about a workout in this new garage gym. I've almost got my garage gym done and I like it cause it's just me ,my music, and my weights. Layers and keep the workouts coming.
Stay tuned on the channel brother! We've got some great stuff on the way ;)
Woof! This guy is amazing
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thanks
Our pleasure!
Really helpful video thank you 💯🙏🏼
Glad it was helpful! Looking to build your own home gym, or just adding to the setup you've already got?
Impressive ! keep up
Thanks, will do!
I loved using the ski erg at the gym, it’s hard but fun
Definitely
Loved the Video! I have pretty much everything in this video. im guessing, i dont need to buy cable pulleys? cheers man!
Awesome stuff. Cables are definitely great to have and will add a lot more versatility and variety for your workouts, but not a necessity. The great thing about home gyms is you can customize them to your training needs and preferences.
Resistant bands are great as well and very cheap
Definitely. Super versatile for training from home. We've got a solid 3-day resistance band training routine on the channel as well 😀💪
Thanks a lot good info, the silver line for this corona virus I realize I don’t need the gym
The gym is great and can be a super motivational place to go for the specific purpose of improving your health and body. However it's not always necessary. You can get an amazing workout in right in the comfort of your own home or garage
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I basically ordered everything I use in the gym. I did benefit from this video, and look forward watching more of your videos. When I am done with my basement gym I will send pics.
Thank you for the energetic intro, I am going to buy Air BIke right now
Thanks for watching Dipak!
I think a better option for a cardio piece is a punching bag cause it relieves stress and is a good workout
Whatever works best for you brother! Heavy bags are a great option. Thanks for watching.
My top 7:
Rack
Barbell
Bench
Plates
Cable Machine/Functional trainer
Power locks
Rubber Stall Mats
3-4K total! But worth of investment!
Solid setup Mario. Thanks for watching
Do cable machines last? I always see them out of order in gyms and I’m unsure if it’s a result of people messing it up or it being a piece of equipment that requires a ton of maintenance.
Luis Chauca i bought a commercial one for around 1500$. It’s having 3y. of warranty for home usage. If you really take care of it the only thing that really can break after some time is the cables or pulley wheels other than that this thing is solid. The thing with cable machines in the gym is that they get probably used 100x more than in your home setting so the listed piece normally have half of the lifetime, that’s why they often under maintenance or out of order in gyms.
Good video. For now I’ll skip the kettle bells and med balls. If fact I’ll go as far as to say “no dumbbells for my home gym. I’ll go with a functional trainer to go with my power rack. All the other knickknacks I’ll use at the gym every now and then
Dumbbells are probably the most versatile pieces of home gym equipment, and definitely recommended. But to each their own. All about finding what works best for you and will allow you to stick with a consistent routine.
Landmine, stairmaster, cable machine. I would add all this. Extras: dry sauna, massage chair, punching bag, foam rollers.
These are the 7 essentials. Not an extensive list of everything you could possible add. The sky's the limit once you've got the fundamentals in place haha.
When he said rogue and eleiko have affordable options I laughed a little
Affordable for top quality. Not cheap. There's a difference
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals Rogue hasn't price gouged during COVID. They've run out, and you might have to wait for them to restock, but they aren't taking advantage of the situation like other companies have been. I'll pay a bit more for Rogue, and I KNOW I'm getting top quality from a company that didn't take advantage of people. Oh, and I bought an ECHO bike a couple of years ago when they first came out. I love to hate that thing, and it's built like a tank.
Very nice video
Happy it could help out!
Hey Blue Star fam! Video request. How about a 10-15 min stretching(manly yoga) routine for men to do on an off or active recovery days. To improve mobility, flexibility and agility
Thanks for watching and feedback - always adding to content ideas
Great video. IMHO you can go even more essential by skipping the medicine ball and the assoult air bike. Instead I would've put a couple of parallettes for dips in the list, and for cardio, good old fashioned jog or sprints😉.
Good tip!
Definitely get a jump rope, it is the single most convenient workout equipment you could buy
110%
Instead of adjustable dumbbells or a set of bells I got my self a pair of Olympic dumbbells bars. Then when I purchased weight plates I made sure I had a good few 5kg plates. Then I use them to make up my bells
That's another great option!
Big money, dream gym. Good luck finding that high dollar equipment anytime soon. I had to go to a scrap yard and luckily found enough rusty plates, a bar and a couple dumbbells to try to stay in shape during lockdown.
Most of these items can still be ordered online, even during this pandemic situation, but if you're short on equipment, we have a complete playlist of 40+ No Gym Needed workouts on the channel to help you get in and stay in peak shape during the current home isolation situation.
7 outa 7 😎
Thanks for watching TheGUNNY
There's always the possibility for a killer street workout ie. calisthenics. Many calisthenics dudes look insane! Plus walking and short "all out" sprints (HIIT) and all kinds of jumping. Parkour. Look at Frank Medrano and Simonster! Barstarzz.
Agreed, you can get some great conditioning workouts in with bodyweight and minimal equipment.
Useful video, thank you. Just an observation: HIIT exercises are not a substitute of low intensity cardio.
Thanks for watching Julio.
Adjustable dumbbells make alot more sense than having a bunch of dumbbells taking up a bunch of extra space
Certainly truth with that. However, it also comes down to personal preference. 👍
seems like i have done my research, according to this channel.
Rogue squat rack, check
Concept2 rower, check
Dumbbells, check
Skipping rope, check
Barbell with bearings and bumper plates, check
Rogue Kettlebells, check
Rogue Adjustable Bench 3.0, check
Now i just need to be better at crossfit exercises..
Sounds like you've got an awesome setup! We've got hundreds of workouts on the channel to help you make use of it haha.
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals Yeah its a hell of a homegym setup especailly since it my first one :-D But i really love it, i just started out building it mid december, so its been a heavy investment, but for sure is worth it.
I'm just about to buy my own home gym. I've built a squat/ bench stand and a bench from wood, I hope it holds up. I'm gonna buy a 6ft olympic barbell, plates, 2 dumbell bars, rubber mats and an ab wheel. I can do pullups in my backyard. I feel like I'm only gonna miss leg press and incline/decline bench and maybe cables for triceps but I think I'll manage just fine.
As we mention in the video brother, best to spend the money on a quality squat rack with strong J-Clips - When you're counting on it to hold hundreds of pounds above your back or chest, not something you want to risk skimping on. But definitely can get a ton of great workouts in with some free weights without the machines. Just have to be a bit more creative with exercise selection for variety while focusing most of your energy and effort on the fundamental movements.
Blue Star Nutraceuticals Mine is more solid than the cheapest available on the market I figure. If I feel like it's shaky, I'll buy the real deal. It was fun building it anyways and pretty cheap.
I hope you good health insurance. You re going to need it..
As long as it is built right and it's sturdy and solid, wood will work just fine. Remember, 4x4s and 2x4s are used to support houses. If you build it right it'll support your lifts.
what a row machine for the cardio!
JDWhite
Definitely works up a great sweat!
Blue star dianabol is all you need in your home gym
cool story bro
What will be more useful alongside barbell - Dumbbells or cables for movements like flys and rowing?
Good question! Ultimately.... preference or simply what you have available at that time.
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals I have a option of adding anyone dumbbell or cables set-up in my home gym particularly for flies and rows.
Awesome! If you have those options, alternate each time you perform the movement. Nice thing about cables, especially when you're in the gym, you can change the weight on the fly. Whereas with dumbbells, others may be using them too.
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals thank you
quarantine brought me here
Glad to have you here. Be sure to check out our 100s of workouts on the channel to stay in shape from home
anyone else missing the gym so bad ur watching videos with gym equipment in it just to remember what its like
Haha, some gyms are beginning to re-open in various parts of the world. So hopefully it's not too much longer for you.
Agreed on all but, what was that overhead ladder?
Not sure what you're referring to by an overhead ladder?
Any recommendations for good gym mats for basement floor?
Generally thick stall mats work well and are more affordable than traditional rubber flooring.
nice
Thanks
What about resistance bands and foam rollers. They are a must for warm up and mobility
Bands and foam rollers are great additional tools to have on hand, yes. However this was focused more towards the essentials for building muscle and burning fat in your home or garage gym. Mobility and recovery tools are a bit different.
It could also be argued as to how essential these really are, because they've only really become popularized in the last decade or so, and many managed to still achieve great mobility, flexibility and recovery without these in the past.
We tried to keep this video as minimal as possible, but band and foam rollers certainly wouldn't hurt to add in. Thanks for watching Rajput
@@BlueStarNutraceuticals you're welcome
Hey there just wondering where do you get the equipment in this video?
You can find all of these equipment pieces from online retailers, or as we mention, searching online marketplaces in your local area like craigslist, kijiji or facebook. Just depends on what you want and what's in your area.
everything is still out of stock. Maybe by January things will be restocked. 2020 was a bad year for exercise equipment. If you buy used you will pay twice the price by people trying to rip you off.