1. Barbell- Olympic 2. Weights- Iron for most. Rubber also good idea, especially if you’re dropping weight. 3. Rack-preferably power rack 4. Bench- flat is fine but get adjustable if you want to do iso work 5. Dumbbells- get adjustable. It’s worth it. 6. Kettlebells - 35 and 53 lbs are enough to start. 7. Rings/pull up bar- versatile. I’d suggest a pull/up bar dip station hybrid from OneTwoFit. 8. Conditioning machine - Bike/rower/sled 9. Floor mats - horse stall mats suggested. DO NOT waste your hard earned money on foam mats. 10. Leaf blower - because reasons.
@@mateoedwin He probably is. Gyms here are closed for the past year and I don’t have the space for a home gym. But, so what if he is and he can lift more than me? Im not bothered by that one bit... What’s your point?
One thing often overlooked in these lists is lighting. So many people lift in what appears to be torture dungeons. A few LED shop lights can completely change the atmosphere of a home gym.
100%. I work out in my unfinished basement, and before I had some extra shop lights, it literally looked like I was in a cave. They totally change the atmosphere
how many young men found dead bench pressing have you encoutered in your career? no disrespect but i dont believe it. Few cases a year nationwide? sure, i would believe that, but unless you are benching like 3 plates the weight definetly wouldnt outright kill most guys, you can definetly wiggle your way out as long as you can breath, very painful and slow, but surely you ll get out at last. Iam just talking from my experience and i have no data, correct me if iam wrong, iam just curious about this topic and i mean no disrespect. Its no joke getting stuck under a bench and its easy to get hurt that way, but i dont believe many people actually manage to die like this.
Agreed, and further: what does this many do for a living to afford all of this stuff? I mean I assume sometimes companies are sending him freebies, but he has to have 6 figures worth of fitness equipment at this point. His subscriber count is growing and he gets revenue from his website, but hard to believe it's offsetting the costs of all the stuff. Not that I'm complaining!
He has a trash body - so visuals is out of the picture. He focuses on main stream overpriced cross fit stuff. That fad soccer mom trend is finally dying. So content is outdated. I'm surprised he made 100K. Guess it's a lot of emo kids looking to spend their allowance to fill mom's basement and garage.
@@vuetoob3983 It's clear that his fitness goals don't gravitate towards body building, which is OK. Instead, as evidenced in his other videos, he focuses on general strength, which is also OK.
An adjustable cable pulley is a really awesome addition. You only need one and can do so much with it. Lat pull downs, tricep push downs, rows, bicep curls. Single arm is fine. I bought half a cable cross over and do one arm cable cross overs.
I work as a realtor here in Illinois and there’s definitely an interest in people wanting to get homes based on the size of the garage (for a garage gym)
@@kozmo7 average is 9 feet probably. 3 car garages tend to be taller at least here in Illinois. As long as you can hold a loaded barbell overhead, you’re in the clear
I agree with this. I would just add bands. I used to think they were kinda gimmicky but after getting some decent quality ones I realized how versatile they are. You can, among other things, mimic all ur cable machines and several others at the gym in ur garage with bands. Easy to transport too if u want work out on vacation or traveling for work or something too.
This is a solid list. I can confirm that the clients I work with, regardless of demographic or aims who had a set up comparable to this during lockdown, had the most effective and progressive training throughout.
100% to everything on your list. Stall mats and the leaf blower are two great tips that might not be obvious to someone starting out. One additional tip is to use wide black Gorilla duct tape to tape the seams between the stall mats. This will prevent them from sliding apart and dust and dirt getting into the cracks, which will happen if you work out with the garage door open alot. Will keep the gym much neater and nicer to use.
I'd probably put bands at number 10. I'm holding off on getting dumbbells until I can buy some decent plate loaded ones. Might be a while. LOVE gymnastics rings. So many options. 🤘
If you can get the plates and only want the bars, I suggest you look up on ebay, a pair of black and red ones that specifically say 18" long. I had a pair of steel dumbells but the length became an issue, I couldn't fit more than 65lbs (without buying more efficient plates). With the longer ones I can fit 2x5kg 2x 2.5kg 2x1.25 kg Each side and have a LOT of extra room. With this setup you can do 5lbs to 77lbs. With more 5kg plates to make it more efficient you could do 5 x each side maybe 6 so between 110-130 pounds. Cons: -They are not metal. Feel cheap but I've tested them loading everything on one side and they don't bend at all -The handle. I would prefer a knurled handle instead of a "comfy one" Pros: -Extra length -They barely weigh anything so you only have to factor in the plates, not the handles which with the metal ones are super in consistent. Also, this one's are for standard 1" plates. I now have some oly sized plates but still wouldn't go for an oly dumbbell, they just don't look right to me, specially if loading any of the big size discs
Heavy bag is the best cardio ever. Not only does it make you sweat, but it works muscle and its functional. Learning how to throw a punch never hurt anyone.
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My list would be in order: 1) Pullup bar, 2) Adjustable dumbbells, 3) Bench, 4) Barbell (with hand straps and weights), 5) squat rack. I think the absolute essential are the first 3. Aside: To me, a barbell, straps, and weight plates are parts of a whole pie.
Honestly the leaf blower is NO JOKE. 3 years ago I got one bc I was tired of sweeping the leafs out of my garage gym. 😂😂 I recommend it to everyone lol but for real.
I agree with the body weight exercise comment, when I first started at 14/15, it was push up variations and an empty gallon of Gatorade filled with water. Once my foundation was built, and workouts started taking a very long time to feel tired, I moved on to a regular gym membership, where I truly flourished with all the different equipment. Now that gym memberships have gotten absolutely crazy expensive, I made my home gym. Biggest thing for me so far is wanting a pull up bar. My basement ceilings are too short, and it gets cold where I am at, not the most convenient to go outside. The door frame ones suck, I’ve tried a few different types. Going to my sporting goods store today to see if I can figure something out.
It's probably his nutrition. His face doesn't look like he's has lean body fat, so he probably lifts a lot, and then convinces himself he earned that cheesecake. (no offense, life is short, as long as you're happy!) :)
I love using my kettlebells to do a full body warm up before lifting..I do some swings ,squats,around the worlds, snatches etc…warms up your joints and heats up the muscles.
Powerblocks 90's came first for me. Had them for two years doing every exercise along with a bench. Cardio a treadmill. Schwinn airdyne AD2 bike I picked up for $5. THEN came the half squat rack with weights and barbell. Stamina X Fortress Power tower. (Free!) Leg machine with standard weights. This covers every area of the body inside as well as outside. Never neglect cardio folks. All the weight lifting in the world won't let you live longer if your heart is out of shape.
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
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Perfect! I almost did mine in the same order you listed. I bought the horse stall mats after the barbell plates though. Other reviewers will list some pretty high dollar items and perform one or two exercises. Thanks for keeping it realistic.
I would like to see one of these videos when space is the limiting factor.. Because I dont have a garage gym. I have a corner gym, in my living room. xD
Build a garage. Or buy a bigger house with a garage. I'd recommend a 5 bedroom detached of brick and block construction on solid floors. Garage can be integral or detached, but I like not having to venture into the cold to get to the gym so I'd recommend integral.
So drop the barbell, rack, Olympic plates for now. Adjustable DBs, a couple KBs, pull up bar that goes in door frame a stand alone one that has dip bars, jump rope, set of resistance bands abs if you live somewhere that running is not a good option then a rower (which you can’t stand up when not in use).
I have a 10' by 9' room that I'm turning into a gym. Rack, barbell, bench fits. Folding stationary bike has a 2×2 footprint when not in use. Could go with a folding bench too if you don't need a high weight capacity. Wall storage. Easy peasy
I was fortunate enough to buy pretty much every you mentioned like a month before covid struck and gym equipment skyrocketed. Although I kind of wish I purchased dumbells and a rack instead of opting for the dumbell bars that you manually add plates to and clip them on. It's super inconvenient having to constantly change the plates everytime I want to move up in weight or change exercises!
Made the mistake of buying adjustable dumbbells a while back. Yeah they’re space savers for sure, but I almost immediately realized that switching weight with pairs of dumbbells is significantly faster and easier than adjustables, not to mention that most adjustables can’t be safely dropped and the bulky design makes doing some iso movements absurdly difficult. If I could go back and change one thing, buying pairs instead of adjustables would be it. As always, great content Coop. 🤙🏾 EDIT: I have Powerblock Elite Exp with stage kits 2 and 3, just in case anyone was curious to what my complaints are in reference to.
I get they are a little clunky but too many people complain about the speed to change the weight but come on man! What are we doin go speed runs? I takes maybe 30 seconds to switch weights on these. Do it during your rest period.
I'd rather have plain ol' dumbbells. You don't need a full set. Most people will probably only use a fraction of it, especially beginners, and most will just use a bar and plates when they start going heavy. Get 2 or 3 pairs to start out with then add more later on if you need to. They really don't take up that much space, there are plenty of ways to organize them and no need to have them laid out individually like a commercial gym would. They're extremely versatile and will last a lifetime, plus can be pretty cheap if you stick to lighter pairs. A good investment if you ask me.
@@ig7036 Agreed. I've been slowly building a collection of dumbbells for 17 years, but after spending $100 on a set of 50s (which was a good deal), and then needing room to go heavier, and having some irritating weight gaps (I only have one 35lb, which is my current working weight for several movements, but buying a second one is at least $45), I just decided to pull the trigger on the Nuobell 80s. I get all those gaps filled in, plus I get the equivalent of all the pairs of heavier dumbbells up to 80 lbs in five pound increments, which is where the value of the adjustables really shines. My brother got a set of Core 50s with a stand, and while I thought 50 lbs was a bit too light for the max, the simplicity, ergonomics, and convenience of the setup was really appealing.
+10 on the leaf blower. My garage is was built in the 50's. I have finished it, insulated it, clean it constantly- and some how dust rains down from the ceiling. When we do wall ball shots, you almost need safety glass. The leaf blower is a life saver for getting 70 percent of the crap out of the workout space in minutes (when you're done using it, you'll think it got 90 percent out, but another 20 percent will linger in the air and settle back into your gym after a few days)
a section of foam tiles(on top of floor of mats), say 10x10, is great for lying on to stretch, exercise like get ups, etc. can move it or lean against wall. Also have a section to stand on for barefoot squatting. gives toes something to grip.
@@bmstylee I have never heard of these and just looked them up and now you owe me thousands of dollars for dental work after the damage done from my jaw hitting the floor. They look amazing but holy cow are they expensive.
@@BM-si2ei add in shipping, duties, and finding an import/export guy and it gets even more expensive. They are beautiful plates though. A set costs more than everything in my gym. Rogue RM4, 3 Rogue bars, full set of bumpers and iron plates, all the wall art which is a lot of pieces, 2 platforms and the materials to insulate the walls, ceiling, and sheet the walls in my 1 car garage.
@@hidudehello3270 adjustable dumbbells are all overpriced clunky oversized cheesy looking CRAP IMO, 1inch spinlock bars FTW and a crap load of 1 - 5kg plates
Buy horse stall mats if you like headaches and breathing in toxic fumes. I wasted $250 on them. Put them out in the sun for months, washed them, and even pressure washed them trying to get the smell out. It was still overwhelming even with the garage door open and a fan blowing.
I literally have everything on this list and my garage gym is super minimal. I would 100% get rid of a leaf blower for a fan or a heater (especially now in Canada) and a broom. Sweeping between sets is the best.
Waiting for Elite FTS to get the cambered gridiron bar back in stock. I need something to save my shoulders. Spent 6weeks in a therapist office for a shoulder impingement. Not 100% but getting better.
Leaf blowers are the best, no vacuuming and just a quick swiffer or mopping after and it's clean enough for stretching on. I would also like to add a couple big fans, not just to keep cool but to dry the floor after cleaning.
To pair with the leaf blower, extraction/exhaust fan set up of some description, to help pull out the airborne particles you have lifted and improve air quality. Just make sure you have a decent point for fresh air to enter.
100%!!! I started with a crappy 300 lb weight set and a crappy New York Barbell power rack. First thing I upgraded when I could afford it was the bar to a Texas power bar. These things served me well for over a decade. I have since upgraded everything and sold all the original stuff on craigslist and I'm sure all of it is being used by someone to this day. Buy what you can afford, but get the basics first.
I'd replace the gymnastic rings with a TRX style suspension trainer. I'd also add in resistance bands. Both are inexpensive, take up very little room and can be used for a number of exercises.
I’m feeling very awesome right now that I have every one of these items. Including the leaf blower !! I would sweep for 20 minutes and they’d blow right back in. Lol!! I did make the mistake of the foam flooring but, live and learn! I’ll be replacing it with new floors very soon😊 Thanks for this video!!!
This guys videos are my favorite. Now his cheap and my cheap are far apart haha but looking around and taking my time I’ve been able to find these products for my cheap.
1. Dumbbells first ( you and do every workout with dumbbells (Bowflex’s select tech dumbbells replace a whole rack of weight 2. Adjustable bench 3. Cycling bike
@@girlsdrinkfeck Idk man, all I have are two crappy adjustable dumbbells that come in handy in emergency times and cost something like 50€ including the additional 5 kg plates (intended for the cheap-ass companion barbell I guess, but if it fits...) I bought. 2 kg (handle) to 20 kg (all loaded) both sides, or up to 30 kg if you put everything you can fit on one. They do not look good, screwing the nut on and off to change weight is a pain, but they take no space, have lasted me more than 10 years and other than the threaded bar and nut jutting out of the end they have exactly the same ergonomics of the regular cylindrical set. If I had a barbell, rack and bench to do heavy stuff I would totally be fine with just that, and without the aforementioned space-hungry and costly stuff those Chinese dumbbells have saved most of what little muscle I had before lockdowns and will continue to do so until I can get my ass back to lifting with homies on the way back from work.
@@Rookie64v I got my spin locks used or cheap. And I got some nice 18 inch bars that can easily hold 60kg of plates each with a, capping end plate on it! The capping plate spins on the end without the need for a spin lock nut so it's flush. Very good stuff
As a 50 year old woman, I am new here. Ladies my age should be lifting heavy weights. Maybe not starting at 35 lb. Kettlebells, maybe more like 15, but this is all great information. You could gain a wider audience by including weightlifting recommendations focused on middle age women. Lifting heavy helps fight bone loss and also helps with menopause symptoms. Can’t wait to grow my home gym based on your reviews. Thanks!
I got 35s in a big weight package set and thought I'd never use em, but they have become my go to for propping open my door to get some airflow, definitely essential
I'm starting to build my home gym and that's the list that I was thinking about. Dumbells here in Brazil are too expansive, I recommend to do concrete dumbells. A dumbell of 16 kg here costs about 350 Reais. With 26 Reais I made a pair of 5 kg, a pair of 10 kg, a pair of 17 kg and a pair of 1 kg. Now that I'm gonna buy a barbell bar I'll do some concrete plates.
Won't lie, I thought at first the barbell you were holding in the thumbnail was a stripper pole and was curious why that would be in your top 10 gym essentials.
I agree the leaf blower is essential. My gym is set up outside in a covered patio in my backyard. Thank fully I’m in Los Angeles and the weather is always nice. But, it gets dirty easily and without the leaf blower it would just be unmanageable.
@@TrenbologneSandwich Landmines can give you multiple row angles (tbar rows are fantastic) and shoulder exercises you cannot otherwise achieve with a barbell or dumbbells. Pretty reasonable for the $60 they cost. You are not going to get that versatility out of $60 anywhere else.
I don’t even use a bench anymore. I do floor presses both bb and db. I also use Olympic db’s I made from pipe and love being able to load up my dbs. It’s quick and efficient.
Most people don’t have the space for all that stuff. I have an adjustable bench, adjustable dumbbells, pullupmate portable pull up bar, 30kg weight vest and sissy squat bench. I can train my upper body hard and with heavy weight and get a suitable leg workout in with all of that and it fits in to a very small space. In lockdown/Covid people probably aren’t looking for the best home gym, but something to keep them going until gyms stay open.
I'm in a rural outdoor barn-sized carport home gym. I don't use, or have, a leafblower. I do have a pretty good air compressor that I frequently use. Like all the time.
Even Kingsbox is great in Europe! They are growing and getting better and better. You are great Coop! Love your videos! I didn't know you were able to do ring muscle up👊👊
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Spot on with the leaf blower....we often say that and the Rouge Assault bike are the most effective tools for their job but the leaf blower has to be #1.
I'm scared of the potential smell on those horse mats. I've read various reviews that are all over the place: its unbearable, its mild, it dissipates, it doesn't ever go away... I don't know. I guess smell is subjective.
My mats never gave off any kind of smell. Im not sure how long they were sitting outside before i bought them from tractor supply, but that is my experience.
#1 equipment for me are resistance bands. So many exercises you can do for such a low price. #2 equipment for me is a pair of rings and #3 for me is a pull up bar.
1. Barbell- Olympic
2. Weights- Iron for most. Rubber also good idea, especially if you’re dropping weight.
3. Rack-preferably power rack
4. Bench- flat is fine but get adjustable if you want to do iso work
5. Dumbbells- get adjustable. It’s worth it.
6. Kettlebells - 35 and 53 lbs are enough to start.
7. Rings/pull up bar- versatile. I’d suggest a pull/up bar dip station hybrid from OneTwoFit.
8. Conditioning machine - Bike/rower/sled
9. Floor mats - horse stall mats suggested. DO NOT waste your hard earned money on foam mats.
10. Leaf blower - because reasons.
Thanks for the itemized list. saved me from going through again and pausing and forwarding the video. 😁
Adjustable dumbbells are nice but kind of annoying for higher weights. 45 pounds and less is great for adjustable.
Horse stall mats from tractor supply work perfect
thank you!
STALL mats $55 avg 4 x 6 3/4" - I made BUMPER plates out of car tries 11 years ago in my garage gym
#1: barbell
*planet fitness has left the chat*
As mine said... we dont cater to power lifters so we dont have barbells.
@@nathanr5023 so they do judge in the judgment free zone!
@@nathanr5023
They don’t cater to gains as a rule. Planet Fitness: ”Success Free Zone”
😂😂😂
Seriously? What kind of gym doesn’t have barbells?
Actually number 1 for essential home gym equipment is a home haha
Almost had it, a lot of us started our gym on college days and apartment living room had the bench bar dumbells
Nope I live in a cardboard box. I had enough for rent but I decided to buy a power rack instead. I’m all set in case the gyms close down again 😊
And you need a good sized place. I'm in a small apartment that most of these won't work in.
Touché lol
@@graham1034
Same but I am renting a garage. Sometimes a storage unit is what you need until you get a garage or move.
This guy has more equipment than my local gym.
Hence I wonder why this guy is not super muscular.
@@daanothoff He is pretty jacked.
The reason we don’t see that is because he’s always wearing saggy sweatshirts.
@@daanothoff guarantee he’s in better shape and can lift more then you
@@mateoedwin He probably is. Gyms here are closed for the past year and I don’t have the space for a home gym. But, so what if he is and he can lift more than me? Im not bothered by that one bit... What’s your point?
@@daanothoff probably shouldn’t try calling other people out if you look like the pillsbury doughboy behind your computer
One thing often overlooked in these lists is lighting. So many people lift in what appears to be torture dungeons. A few LED shop lights can completely change the atmosphere of a home gym.
Very true
They should project rock cave images to a dark charcoal wall to enhance cave man vibes which will engage your ancient DNA to gain strength.
100%. I work out in my unfinished basement, and before I had some extra shop lights, it literally looked like I was in a cave. They totally change the atmosphere
You’re going to want that Silent Hill s&m dungeon feel to go along with the tortured screams of leg day.
Because every day is leg day in the dungeon.
That's half the fun of a home gym though.
As an EMT I've seen young men found dead bench pressing in their home gym. Safety is key. Cant make gainz when you're dead.
yep would never bench alone without safety bars
Definitely nice to have gym bros around when you go for max weight
How? The weight falls on them?
@@lottexy thanks. I'll be sure to put the rail on my cage above neck level.
how many young men found dead bench pressing have you encoutered in your career? no disrespect but i dont believe it. Few cases a year nationwide? sure, i would believe that, but unless you are benching like 3 plates the weight definetly wouldnt outright kill most guys, you can definetly wiggle your way out as long as you can breath, very painful and slow, but surely you ll get out at last. Iam just talking from my experience and i have no data, correct me if iam wrong, iam just curious about this topic and i mean no disrespect. Its no joke getting stuck under a bench and its easy to get hurt that way, but i dont believe many people actually manage to die like this.
I find myself constantly using my leaf blower to blow the blood out of my garage gym.
blood, leaves, trash, the kids, etc.
Blood sweat and tears
Samesies! I also love the smell of 2 stroke it leaves behind!
Once a month right ;)
Floor drains are life (both for the joke and for real gyms)
I don’t understand how Coop does not have more subscribers. Dude literally does the best reviews. The video quality is insane.
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Agreed, and further: what does this many do for a living to afford all of this stuff? I mean I assume sometimes companies are sending him freebies, but he has to have 6 figures worth of fitness equipment at this point. His subscriber count is growing and he gets revenue from his website, but hard to believe it's offsetting the costs of all the stuff. Not that I'm complaining!
He has a trash body - so visuals is out of the picture. He focuses on main stream overpriced cross fit stuff. That fad soccer mom trend is finally dying. So content is outdated.
I'm surprised he made 100K. Guess it's a lot of emo kids looking to spend their allowance to fill mom's basement and garage.
@@vuetoob3983 It's clear that his fitness goals don't gravitate towards body building, which is OK. Instead, as evidenced in his other videos, he focuses on general strength, which is also OK.
An adjustable cable pulley is a really awesome addition. You only need one and can do so much with it. Lat pull downs, tricep push downs, rows, bicep curls. Single arm is fine. I bought half a cable cross over and do one arm cable cross overs.
I work as a realtor here in Illinois and there’s definitely an interest in people wanting to get homes based on the size of the garage (for a garage gym)
That’s exactly what I’m doing now lol
@@StrongerThanBigfoot best of luck! Interest rates are super low. What state are ya in?
@@serjstoned West Virginia
What would you guys say is the average garage height? Probably varies a ton but I’ve been trying to pin down some sort of average.
@@kozmo7 average is 9 feet probably. 3 car garages tend to be taller at least here in Illinois. As long as you can hold a loaded barbell overhead, you’re in the clear
Test,tren,dbol,primo,deca,hgh,winstrol, anavar,masteron,halotest.
Forgot Insulin
Coop needs a few shot he’s looking weak
Nahhh that includes me working out still I’ll just use synthol and surgery
@@maggillaguerrilla830 no he's just so big he looks small
@@AD-ui6sk rich? I thought you died bro
Number 1 - a high paying job to pay for all this !
I payed $650 total for a complete 300 pound Olympic set plates, bar, ez curl. Along with a half rack and FID bench
@@mrwonderfilled where did you get your plates from man?
@@mrwonderfilled Dude where’s you get that from lol, I see two 10 pound plates for $200
@Who Cares? “Olympic” means that the holes on the plates are 2 inches to fit an Olympic barbell as opposed to an inferior, standard, 1 inch barbell
@@mrwonderfilled can you share the links?
You give the best in-depth reviews of any TH-cam channel.
Thanks brother. Trying to improve in some areas that I think need to get better.
#1 is your body with a willing and ready mindset!!!
Great summary Coop!!! You’re the man 💪🏾!!!
You da man!
I agree with this. I would just add bands. I used to think they were kinda gimmicky but after getting some decent quality ones I realized how versatile they are. You can, among other things, mimic all ur cable machines and several others at the gym in ur garage with bands. Easy to transport too if u want work out on vacation or traveling for work or something too.
Cable attachement on that power rack and some bands, more important then that leaf blower...
This is a solid list. I can confirm that the clients I work with, regardless of demographic or aims who had a set up comparable to this during lockdown, had the most effective and progressive training throughout.
100% to everything on your list. Stall mats and the leaf blower are two great tips that might not be obvious to someone starting out. One additional tip is to use wide black Gorilla duct tape to tape the seams between the stall mats. This will prevent them from sliding apart and dust and dirt getting into the cracks, which will happen if you work out with the garage door open alot. Will keep the gym much neater and nicer to use.
I'd probably put bands at number 10. I'm holding off on getting dumbbells until I can buy some decent plate loaded ones. Might be a while. LOVE gymnastics rings. So many options. 🤘
If you can get the plates and only want the bars, I suggest you look up on ebay, a pair of black and red ones that specifically say 18" long. I had a pair of steel dumbells but the length became an issue, I couldn't fit more than 65lbs (without buying more efficient plates).
With the longer ones I can fit
2x5kg
2x 2.5kg
2x1.25 kg
Each side and have a LOT of extra room. With this setup you can do 5lbs to 77lbs. With more 5kg plates to make it more efficient you could do 5 x each side maybe 6 so between 110-130 pounds.
Cons:
-They are not metal. Feel cheap but I've tested them loading everything on one side and they don't bend at all
-The handle. I would prefer a knurled handle instead of a "comfy one"
Pros:
-Extra length
-They barely weigh anything so you only have to factor in the plates, not the handles which with the metal ones are super in consistent.
Also, this one's are for standard 1" plates. I now have some oly sized plates but still wouldn't go for an oly dumbbell, they just don't look right to me, specially if loading any of the big size discs
505/575 Represent 🤘🤘🤘 Home gymming in the land of enchantment
Bands eliminate the need for expensive cable machines. A big time essential.
I would put a lat pulley system (usually bolted on the power rack) / cable system on spot number 6 over kettle bells.
Barbell is king
5 most important exercises ever
Chest press
Bent over back rows
Squats
Deadlift
Shoulder press
Unless you need to do something that requires cardio...
“Chest press” 😂
I’m not a fan of back squats even though I use to love them. I prefer zercher squats for bb and but for mostly single leg squats with dbs
#1 is your body with a willing and ready mindset!!!
Great summary Coop!!! You’re the man !!!
Heavy bag is the best cardio ever. Not only does it make you sweat, but it works muscle and its functional. Learning how to throw a punch never hurt anyone.
I love the irony of your comment but you are absolutely right, great cardio from the good workout.
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My list would be in order: 1) Pullup bar, 2) Adjustable dumbbells, 3) Bench, 4) Barbell (with hand straps and weights), 5) squat rack. I think the absolute essential are the first 3. Aside: To me, a barbell, straps, and weight plates are parts of a whole pie.
So I got my leaf blower! Now I just need to hit the lotto to get the rest
What if you're over 55. Anything you would add
Honestly the leaf blower is NO JOKE. 3 years ago I got one bc I was tired of sweeping the leafs out of my garage gym. 😂😂 I recommend it to everyone lol but for real.
Bands are essential items. You can mimick a lot of cable exercises with a good set of bands and a few shackles.
I agree with the body weight exercise comment, when I first started at 14/15, it was push up variations and an empty gallon of Gatorade filled with water. Once my foundation was built, and workouts started taking a very long time to feel tired, I moved on to a regular gym membership, where I truly flourished with all the different equipment. Now that gym memberships have gotten absolutely crazy expensive, I made my home gym. Biggest thing for me so far is wanting a pull up bar. My basement ceilings are too short, and it gets cold where I am at, not the most convenient to go outside. The door frame ones suck, I’ve tried a few different types. Going to my sporting goods store today to see if I can figure something out.
All these people shitting on Coop for “not looking like he lifts” when he can squat more than 90% of them lmao.
I don't know man...coop is an equipment seller...not a fitness guy.
It's probably his nutrition. His face doesn't look like he's has lean body fat, so he probably lifts a lot, and then convinces himself he earned that cheesecake. (no offense, life is short, as long as you're happy!) :)
And does muscle ups on rings pretty well
Looks quite ordinary, but surprisingly strong squatter👍
The man did a muscle-up. That means he’s in better shape than 95% of the planet
I love using my kettlebells to do a full body warm up before lifting..I do some swings ,squats,around the worlds, snatches etc…warms up your joints and heats up the muscles.
Coop keeps being the People’s Champ, keep grinding brudduh
Powerblocks 90's came first for me. Had them for two years doing every exercise along with a bench.
Cardio a treadmill.
Schwinn airdyne AD2 bike I picked up for $5.
THEN came the half squat rack with weights and barbell.
Stamina X Fortress Power tower. (Free!)
Leg machine with standard weights.
This covers every area of the body inside as well as outside.
Never neglect cardio folks. All the weight lifting in the world won't let you live longer if your heart is out of shape.
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B
We are a fitness equipment manufacturer from China, the factory is in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, strength training equipment, looking forward to cooperating with you
The thing I love about Coop's videos... his sense of humor. He is a genuinely funny guy.
Perfect! I almost did mine in the same order you listed. I bought the horse stall mats after the barbell plates though. Other reviewers will list some pretty high dollar items and perform one or two exercises. Thanks for keeping it realistic.
100% agree on the leaf blower! And for the winter, a good heater. Placing hands on frozen KBs is brutal.
I would like to see one of these videos when space is the limiting factor.. Because I dont have a garage gym. I have a corner gym, in my living room. xD
Build a garage. Or buy a bigger house with a garage. I'd recommend a 5 bedroom detached of brick and block construction on solid floors. Garage can be integral or detached, but I like not having to venture into the cold to get to the gym so I'd recommend integral.
So drop the barbell, rack, Olympic plates for now. Adjustable DBs, a couple KBs, pull up bar that goes in door frame a stand alone one that has dip bars, jump rope, set of resistance bands abs if you live somewhere that running is not a good option then a rower (which you can’t stand up when not in use).
I have a 10' by 9' room that I'm turning into a gym. Rack, barbell, bench fits. Folding stationary bike has a 2×2 footprint when not in use. Could go with a folding bench too if you don't need a high weight capacity. Wall storage. Easy peasy
I use my Stihl BR800 to clean my yard, snow in winter and my garage/home gym. Works great!
I was fortunate enough to buy pretty much every you mentioned like a month before covid struck and gym equipment skyrocketed. Although I kind of wish I purchased dumbells and a rack instead of opting for the dumbell bars that you manually add plates to and clip them on. It's super inconvenient having to constantly change the plates everytime I want to move up in weight or change exercises!
Couldn’t agree more. Finished mine up with all those items today and cleaned it up with a leaf blower!
Made the mistake of buying adjustable dumbbells a while back. Yeah they’re space savers for sure, but I almost immediately realized that switching weight with pairs of dumbbells is significantly faster and easier than adjustables, not to mention that most adjustables can’t be safely dropped and the bulky design makes doing some iso movements absurdly difficult. If I could go back and change one thing, buying pairs instead of adjustables would be it. As always, great content Coop. 🤙🏾
EDIT: I have Powerblock Elite Exp with stage kits 2 and 3, just in case anyone was curious to what my complaints are in reference to.
I get they are a little clunky but too many people complain about the speed to change the weight but come on man! What are we doin go speed runs? I takes maybe 30 seconds to switch weights on these. Do it during your rest period.
I'd rather have plain ol' dumbbells. You don't need a full set. Most people will probably only use a fraction of it, especially beginners, and most will just use a bar and plates when they start going heavy. Get 2 or 3 pairs to start out with then add more later on if you need to. They really don't take up that much space, there are plenty of ways to organize them and no need to have them laid out individually like a commercial gym would. They're extremely versatile and will last a lifetime, plus can be pretty cheap if you stick to lighter pairs. A good investment if you ask me.
@@HarakiriRock too expensive atm adjustables are the way to go
@@ig7036 Agreed. I've been slowly building a collection of dumbbells for 17 years, but after spending $100 on a set of 50s (which was a good deal), and then needing room to go heavier, and having some irritating weight gaps (I only have one 35lb, which is my current working weight for several movements, but buying a second one is at least $45), I just decided to pull the trigger on the Nuobell 80s. I get all those gaps filled in, plus I get the equivalent of all the pairs of heavier dumbbells up to 80 lbs in five pound increments, which is where the value of the adjustables really shines. My brother got a set of Core 50s with a stand, and while I thought 50 lbs was a bit too light for the max, the simplicity, ergonomics, and convenience of the setup was really appealing.
@@NathanielDowell Combine with weight cuffs, and don't use momentum. No one needs a 35 lb dumbbell.
Thick rubber tiles + plywood underlay is a good option for floor as well. Good video!
Super excited to get my home gym going. Enjoy your content!
+10 on the leaf blower. My garage is was built in the 50's. I have finished it, insulated it, clean it constantly- and some how dust rains down from the ceiling. When we do wall ball shots, you almost need safety glass. The leaf blower is a life saver for getting 70 percent of the crap out of the workout space in minutes (when you're done using it, you'll think it got 90 percent out, but another 20 percent will linger in the air and settle back into your gym after a few days)
I don’t want any equipment and am not even living at home I’m at college,
but
I still can’t stop watching all of coop’s videos
I have everything you mentioned and then some in my garage home gym, except my flooring, which is carpet.
One of the greatest things about Coop is that he looks like a perfectly normal guy, until he starts jacking steel and performing muscle-ups.
a section of foam tiles(on top of floor of mats), say 10x10, is great for lying on to stretch, exercise like get ups, etc. can move it or lean against wall.
Also have a section to stand on for barefoot squatting. gives toes something to grip.
The $1.100 Bare Steel Eleiko Power Bar should be your highest priority for a home gym lol
Yep...checked that off my list...its awesome
Watson Gym Works stainless plates. Should be an essential.
@@bmstylee I have never heard of these and just looked them up and now you owe me thousands of dollars for dental work after the damage done from my jaw hitting the floor. They look amazing but holy cow are they expensive.
@@BM-si2ei add in shipping, duties, and finding an import/export guy and it gets even more expensive. They are beautiful plates though. A set costs more than everything in my gym. Rogue RM4, 3 Rogue bars, full set of bumpers and iron plates, all the wall art which is a lot of pieces, 2 platforms and the materials to insulate the walls, ceiling, and sheet the walls in my 1 car garage.
I mean should it though? That's a huge waste of money for a bar..... this is why people don't have home gyms lol advice like this
Putting together a home gym and we would not be friends in real life but your videos have been really helpful. So, thank you.
Hey coop, when is the best adjustible dumbell comparison coming?
I bought some and all you need is standard 10lb plates and 18 inch spinlock handles its cheapest and sturdiest
I think he did one already comparing the BowFlex, PowerBlocks, and IronMaster. I could be mistaken and thinking of the individual reviews.
@@hidudehello3270 adjustable dumbbells are all overpriced clunky oversized cheesy looking CRAP IMO, 1inch spinlock bars FTW and a crap load of 1 - 5kg plates
I'm waiting on one more set. Unfortunately, some of these companies don't even have any in their warehouse to send us.
@@GarageGymReviews what do you think of spinlock dumbells?
Buy horse stall mats if you like headaches and breathing in toxic fumes. I wasted $250 on them. Put them out in the sun for months, washed them, and even pressure washed them trying to get the smell out. It was still overwhelming even with the garage door open and a fan blowing.
10:50 I literally just bought foam tiles lmao 💀
The leafblower, especially the Milwaukee one is essential because I constantly get dust and leaves in mine.
No.1 Gymnastics Rings
No.2 place to hang Gymnastics Rings
No.3 Kettlebell
That's all you need
Bands are quite good on top of that
I am blessed to have everything on the list and yes, blowing out my garage is my pre workout ritual.
I literally have everything on this list and my garage gym is super minimal. I would 100% get rid of a leaf blower for a fan or a heater (especially now in Canada) and a broom. Sweeping between sets is the best.
I would add some sort of pulley system. Titan fitness makes one that takes up very little space, I love it
Coop please talk about benefits of a Swiss bar, they have saved my shoulders and wrists!
I think coop did reviews of various football and swiss bars, I know that influenced me in buying a Kabuki kadillac bar
Waiting for Elite FTS to get the cambered gridiron bar back in stock. I need something to save my shoulders. Spent 6weeks in a therapist office for a shoulder impingement. Not 100% but getting better.
Just got one. Love the thing
@@bmstylee I got the Swiss bar as have torn both wrist and pec using a barbells. Do not regret it. Can bench pain free now
Leaf blowers are the best, no vacuuming and just a quick swiffer or mopping after and it's clean enough for stretching on. I would also like to add a couple big fans, not just to keep cool but to dry the floor after cleaning.
I wish I had a 30ft ceiling in my home gym.
To pair with the leaf blower, extraction/exhaust fan set up of some description, to help pull out the airborne particles you have lifted and improve air quality. Just make sure you have a decent point for fresh air to enter.
After having all these equipments at gym, I can just start giving membership to my neighbours
Brilliant!
100%!!! I started with a crappy 300 lb weight set and a crappy New York Barbell power rack. First thing I upgraded when I could afford it was the bar to a Texas power bar. These things served me well for over a decade. I have since upgraded everything and sold all the original stuff on craigslist and I'm sure all of it is being used by someone to this day. Buy what you can afford, but get the basics first.
Most impressed with his ring muscle ups
I was super surprised too. Boy is stronger then he looks.
I have a home gym and all I have are dumbbells a pullup bar a bunch of p90x dvds. So far it's working :)
I'd replace the gymnastic rings with a TRX style suspension trainer. I'd also add in resistance bands. Both are inexpensive, take up very little room and can be used for a number of exercises.
Extremely Strong Trainer would tell you to reverse programm that schmideydig and leave the rings Rb4.
I got adjustable dumbells as a gift, and have an adjustable bench. That's really all I need for my use.
I’m feeling very awesome right now that I have every one of these items. Including the leaf blower !! I would sweep for 20 minutes and they’d blow right back in. Lol!! I did make the mistake of the foam flooring but, live and learn! I’ll be replacing it with new floors very soon😊 Thanks for this video!!!
Ditto for me too
This guys videos are my favorite. Now his cheap and my cheap are far apart haha but looking around and taking my time I’ve been able to find these products for my cheap.
Hey Coop! Will you do a top 10 rack attachments!
1. Dumbbells first ( you and do every workout with dumbbells (Bowflex’s select tech dumbbells replace a whole rack of weight
2. Adjustable bench
3. Cycling bike
I love my foam mats
As someone who discovered the power of the leafblower indoors 3 years ago, this video spoke to my soul at the end
“Adjustable dumbbells” as Coop stands behind a wall of 5-120lb DBs
id never waste my money on adjustable
@@girlsdrinkfeck Idk man, all I have are two crappy adjustable dumbbells that come in handy in emergency times and cost something like 50€ including the additional 5 kg plates (intended for the cheap-ass companion barbell I guess, but if it fits...) I bought. 2 kg (handle) to 20 kg (all loaded) both sides, or up to 30 kg if you put everything you can fit on one. They do not look good, screwing the nut on and off to change weight is a pain, but they take no space, have lasted me more than 10 years and other than the threaded bar and nut jutting out of the end they have exactly the same ergonomics of the regular cylindrical set.
If I had a barbell, rack and bench to do heavy stuff I would totally be fine with just that, and without the aforementioned space-hungry and costly stuff those Chinese dumbbells have saved most of what little muscle I had before lockdowns and will continue to do so until I can get my ass back to lifting with homies on the way back from work.
@@Rookie64v I got my spin locks used or cheap. And I got some nice 18 inch bars that can easily hold 60kg of plates each with a, capping end plate on it! The capping plate spins on the end without the need for a spin lock nut so it's flush. Very good stuff
1. suspension trainer or gymnastic rings
2. weight (dumbbell, kettlebell, weight vest, chains, etc.)
Makes me feel good to have almost all the items...sans kettle bells. Also, the mustache should be #11!
As a 50 year old woman, I am new here. Ladies my age should be lifting heavy weights. Maybe not starting at 35 lb. Kettlebells, maybe more like 15, but this is all great information. You could gain a wider audience by including weightlifting recommendations focused on middle age women. Lifting heavy helps fight bone loss and also helps with menopause symptoms. Can’t wait to grow my home gym based on your reviews. Thanks!
If this list had a number 11 it would be 35lbs plates.
45 pound plates are better
This makes me feel better about owning one pair of 35s
I got 35s in a big weight package set and thought I'd never use em, but they have become my go to for propping open my door to get some airflow, definitely essential
LIES! DON'T LISTEN TO THIS GUY! IT'S A TRAP!
@@GarageGymReviews "Hey want to come down to my basement and train with all the 35s your heart desires?"
I'm starting to build my home gym and that's the list that I was thinking about. Dumbells here in Brazil are too expansive, I recommend to do concrete dumbells. A dumbell of 16 kg here costs about 350 Reais. With 26 Reais I made a pair of 5 kg, a pair of 10 kg, a pair of 17 kg and a pair of 1 kg. Now that I'm gonna buy a barbell bar I'll do some concrete plates.
When coop’s leaf blower costs more than my barbell.
Love it -- and agree with all of them! If you have mirrors, be sure to mount them well when using a leaf blower - almost found that out the hard way
Won't lie, I thought at first the barbell you were holding in the thumbnail was a stripper pole and was curious why that would be in your top 10 gym essentials.
I agree the leaf blower is essential. My gym is set up outside in a covered patio in my backyard. Thank fully I’m in Los Angeles and the weather is always nice. But, it gets dirty easily and without the leaf blower it would just be unmanageable.
Missing a landmine attachment on the list. Extremely versatile, rather cheap, takes up almost no floor space.
He just uses a tennis ball on the end and puts it in a corner.
Landmines are pretty useless for most people. I've never done a landmine row in my life and see no reason to
@@TrenbologneSandwich Landmines can give you multiple row angles (tbar rows are fantastic) and shoulder exercises you cannot otherwise achieve with a barbell or dumbbells. Pretty reasonable for the $60 they cost. You are not going to get that versatility out of $60 anywhere else.
@@jsedge2473 $60????? A Rogue landmine is $125-200 before shipping and taxes
That was awesome. I'm glad I watched that. I have the leaf blower! It's a start....
We need a Nuobell droptest!
I don’t even use a bench anymore. I do floor presses both bb and db. I also use Olympic db’s I made from pipe and love being able to load up my dbs. It’s quick and efficient.
I'm 16 and have a gym with all the essentials according to Coop, hope he's proud of me😂
How did you pay for all of this ?
Sounds like your family has money.
He's only proud of his mooostache
I’m proud of you big guy!
@@mcflurrry i got all the stuff too, i got all my stuff from flipping gym equipment
Most people don’t have the space for all that stuff.
I have an adjustable bench, adjustable dumbbells, pullupmate portable pull up bar, 30kg weight vest and sissy squat bench.
I can train my upper body hard and with heavy weight and get a suitable leg workout in with all of that and it fits in to a very small space.
In lockdown/Covid people probably aren’t looking for the best home gym, but something to keep them going until gyms stay open.
If 5 your list of 10 essentials starts with "this isn't necessarily essential" then you have a list of 5 essentials.
I'm in a rural outdoor barn-sized carport home gym. I don't use, or have, a leafblower. I do have a pretty good air compressor that I frequently use. Like all the time.
How do you properly heat and cool your garage gym?
Regarding dumbbells, adjustable dumbbells in combination with select hex dumbbells are the way to go. Go hex on the heavier side.
5:54 bench with a rating of seven hundred to eight hundred thousand pounds.
Hahaha I found his choice of wording hilarious too.
yeah, the comma placement when transcribing that line is key lmao
Ordered some horse stall mats on your recommendation - saved me a fortune. Thanks!
Could you do a budget home gym for Europe
Good idea, alot of good options over there. Especially ATX.
@@GarageGymReviews I’ll have a look thanks coop love your vids
Even Kingsbox is great in Europe! They are growing and getting better and better.
You are great Coop! Love your videos! I didn't know you were able to do ring muscle up👊👊
I would love some reviews of atx and kingsbox!
We are a fitness equipment manufacturer from China, the factory is in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, strength training equipment, looking forward to cooperating with you
Spot on with the leaf blower....we often say that and the Rouge Assault bike are the most effective tools for their job but the leaf blower has to be #1.
I'm scared of the potential smell on those horse mats. I've read various reviews that are all over the place: its unbearable, its mild, it dissipates, it doesn't ever go away... I don't know. I guess smell is subjective.
My mats never gave off any kind of smell. Im not sure how long they were sitting outside before i bought them from tractor supply, but that is my experience.
#1 equipment for me are resistance bands. So many exercises you can do for such a low price. #2 equipment for me is a pair of rings and #3 for me is a pull up bar.