I actually prefer my home gym to have dimmed light. When it’s so bright I feel like it’s too sterile. Dimmed or natural light really help me get in the mood and enjoy my workout. I also have the walls painted a darker color and the whole atmosphere is really great.
I'm in my early 50s and started lifting back in the "grungier", darker gym period(mid 1980s.) The idea of the very bright and sterile gym doesn't appeal to me. On the other hand I've always had a lot of posters and other things attached to the walls to give my basement a certain look and feel.
Keeping your equipment organized and stored neatly adds a ton of aesthetic appeal to the gym. I got a couple wall control panels to hold accessories as well as barbell storage to attach to the rack and it’s made a big difference in the overall feel and appearance to our gym.
@@BasementBrandon it's very hard to impress the wife with anything that happens in the gym. "You just pr'd? How much longer till you're done working out?"
Fantastic recommendations man. I really like that vinyl adhesive idea. I followed your recommendation about the chain lighting many moons ago, and it has made the single biggest difference of anything in my space. No more sitting between sets feeling like Edgar Allen Poe.
Miracle of miracles watching some Basement Brandon upgrade tips and it doesn't result in the immediate expenditure of money! I will enjoy until the next time sir!
Lighting upgrade is huge. I had individual bulbs that hung down. Couldn't do overhead movements with them. Swapped for some recessed lighting for like 20 bucks and it's been a game changer. Looks better and can comfortably go overhead. Also, a good sound system/speaker makes a huge difference.
I’d say getting a custom logo made, it’s not as much as people think and it allows you to get custom signs, flags, apparel, etc in the future. I’m not an influencer or have any social media presence but having a custom logo for myself with custom decals around the gym gives a very personal feel.
Love having something in the gym that reminds me of why I train. That comes in the shape of additional wall decor that falls outside of the fall and vinyl form.
100% on the lighting. I found some on Amazon for really cheap and it improved things so much. I couldn't believe I went so long without changing them out.
Funny enough in our last house someone sent me a fridge to "review." My plan was to keep gatorades and energy drinks in it, but my wife liked it so much she made it into a wine fridge.
Loved how you pulled in the swords to #5! I think you hit all the main visual items to update. Something that could be added for wall decor instead of just banners/artwork would be anything that you may have won for different bodybuilding/strongman/powerlifting/etc. type of competitions you may have competed in.
Mass Storage Options /Storage Is A HUGE DEAL And We Need More Hacks ideals Beside the expensive mass storage units Love this Video btw Need More Of This
Yeah I love mine, but obviously it's not a cheap option. I actually have some Husky Gladiator racks in the unfinished portion that could prob double for gym usage.
Wall storage for sure. A home gym (garage or basement) needs to be efficient in how the space is used and wall storage is functional and helps the gym look so much better.
🔴 Bolt Covers - My rack is black with “chrome” bolts. I thought the bolts were ugly and considered painting them black so they wouldn’t be as noticeable. But I went with red vinyl bolt caps which match the accent color of the rack accessories. They also prevent chafing/cutting of the henny strap. The vinyl caps were 19 cents each on Amazon.
@@JoshR324 YT has been eating my replies with links. Search for "uxcell 50pcs Rubber End Caps 17mm ID Vinyl Vinyl Round Tube Bolt Cap Cover Screw Thread Protectors Red" It took a bit of measuring to find the right diameter for my bolts. You'll want a snug fit. And a bit of counting to find all the bolts to cover. I needed 56 actually. But these were too long so I had to cut them down to the right length for the bolt ends and the various depths of the nut ends. Then I hot glued them so they'd stay on and not pop off. It was more work than I expected, but adds a bit of snazz and protects my strap from getting chafed/cut. Good luck!
@@BasementBrandon You absolutely can. I had my open ceiling done and they just blast everything. Two guys came and did it and they were in and out in an hour. It is my favourite part of my basement.
I'm a little torn when it comes to ascetics of a home gym. It doesn't really bother me but I like the new shiny bright home gyms that look very professional. I also quite like the grungy darker "used" looking gym. I do find it's good to do small bits and pieces to your home gym every so often as it keeps excitement in the room.
Great ideas, and bonus points for mostly diy/hustle upgrades. 💪🏼 I think as long as you have a vision and some organizational sense, you can save a ton of money, time and hassle evolving your space. I wish I had started with the red/black theme from the beginning but I’m glad I finally got there (and had the benefit of 2020 flipping to help me not lose thousands while I experimented).
What about a video or video series on how you would set up a quarter (10’ x 10’) or half (10’ x 20’) of a garage if you were starting with nothing? Maybe a budget, mid-tier, and ultimate setup for the average spaces most of us garage owners are working with? This would really help us visualize a layout and make purchases that will help us get the most out of a limited space.
There is something to say about the dark dungeon feel. My old gym felt like underground warrior training. I recently moved into a house with a two-car garage that is being set up as we speak in my new gym. It is very well-lit, and I enjoy this look as well. Either way, gym flooring, and wall banners are a must.
In my earlier basements I didn't give much thought to the lighting and found the dimly lit areas made me feel a bit more sleepy. The nice thing with having the lights already there is you can just turn them off or dim them in some cases.
You should do a series of viewer gyms. It could be a couple of videos dedicated to viewer gyms, but when many folks would be left behind. You could do a couple every video as an ongoing part of your videos. I've read some of the comments and it seems to have a vast array of opinions, looks, and feels. Some like bright and airy while some like a darker feel. I'm walling off part of my garage so it can be insulated and climate controlled without dumping all of the A/C out the garage door as that is our primary mode of entry. (The garage is on the side of the house and thus a much more convenient route of entry.) We never open the other garage door as it doesn't have an opener and it's further from the interior garage door. The thing about lighting I've rolled around in my head is not putting light directly over the rack so you're not staring directly into the light while benching. I do like daylight color temperature to wake me up. I haven't decided on a color scheme, tho. My biggest issue is I'm confined to an 11' x 24' space with 104" ceilings. I have to put a full rack and associated lifting space in with the cardio AND storage. I'm not keen on putting the rack width-wise as that limits plate access on the bar. I also have two windows that limit where I can put things. It's a struggle. It's like playing Tetris with heavy shit.
That's a great sized space still and many people would kill for that kind of headroom. I know GarageGymGainz does a view gym series, so wouldn't want to rip him off, but could be fun to do.
Saturday Squatz with BB video in between sets, not a bad start to the weekend. I would add a Massenomics Drink Spotter, people know you lift hard and live easy and it really Pops!
I have one of those little folding panel lights, and in order to not go blind when benching, I flipped all the panels around so they light my little shed up without destroying my retinas.
Highly recommend the 8 pack of Honeywell led shop lights from Sam’s. Completely changed the garage and is a little more cost but drastically better quality than the Amazon led strip lights.
I put colored (blue to match my gym) vehicle door trim around the edges of my dumbbell rack. Like $9 from Amazon and adds a little color to my black rack.
I got them at Home Depot, from Feit Electric, 1'x4' 50-Watt4000 Lumens Dimmable White Integrated LED Edge-Lit Flat Panel Flush Mount Light Color Changing CCT
I just trimmed mine out with multi colored led lights just to jazz it up. Basically it is 2 rolls of flat led strip lights with adhesive backing. Only wish they were music activated so they could jive with the tunes. 🎶🏋️
Some great ideas. I think lighting has been a huge game changer in my garage! Nice award work. Haha. Also I was wondering if you had stickers of your logo? I just got a used functional trainer and an mmm trying to cover it in stickers from the channels I watch.
Great tips! The lighting is a must. I Iike your lighting best but I have those Amazon lights that light the space pretty well. But they can be super bright, especially when filming. Personal touch is important too! It should feel like YOUR home gym.
I do follow for your lifting vids but I am equally impressed with your ability to represent the gym bling!!...You are the king of gym bling!! Now go squat🏋
@@BasementBrandon My Garage wall space is limited but I have my Willie Mays 54 WS polo grounds catch photo and a couple of sports banners plus my white board. If this was the gym version of diner drive-ins and dives mine would be on the dive level minus a dartboard or ice in the urinal...LOL
Great, informative video. Tom Brady or Naked Man? Could I have another option please? My decoration scheme is home made Guido & Luigi gym cartoon posters. They’re hard to track down online now, but if you’ve never come across them, it’s a couple of gym bros who educate us in what to do, by showing what *not* to do.
If you don't mind me asking what is the ceiling height in your basement gym? My basement height is 7'2 so close to 7 ft if I put some floor mats down.. I'm 6'1 and thinking that the ceiling height is a little too low.. I definitely couldn't do any overhead movements or pullups? Any honest thoughts and opinions you could offer would be appreciated Sir
I find a continuous inter struggle between my old school steel plates rule let’s lift like it’s 1996 mentality and my liking shiny new things self. I draw the line at color coordinating shoes with your outfit. Sco.
I hung some massive bus shelter Marvel posters up which were awesome. And then I moved them and painted everything monument black which looks pretty sweet. I have some horrifically bad lighting which I could work on for sure.. I also use my replica WWE championship belt which I don when I PR. Like a public high five to myself..
Best aesthetic upgrade is hot girlfriend in the gym. Makes everything look better. I just placed a 7k rogue order using your affiliate link so hopefully that helps you get more paint and flags.
@@BasementBrandonglad I could repay the favor for helping me assemble the prime single stack when I put the rods in backwards a few months back. I wish the rogue affiliate link had a way to denote you’re using it though. I usually have 20 tabs open on my phone and had to close a lot of them to make sure I was using the correct link.
@@BasementBrandon home Washington Wizards. Around 2006 his charity did a thing where if you donated $50 or $100 (can’t remember) you would get his jersey and Adidas signature shoe both signed.
If you haven't already, check out Evan Centopani's YT video on his home gym build. He built his own rack and the decor is a nod to the golden era of bodybuilding. 👌🏻
Thank u for the link to that paint. I'm looking at putting together my own gym really soon and found the PERFECT powercage, functional trainer, smith machine combo and whilst they originally had an all black version u cant find it that way anymore and it has such an ugly orange accent piece that has got to go lol
I have a few dilemmas with this video. They’re actually all regarding flags. First of all, I don’t have enough wall space for all of the flags I want from the website. I did think maybe I could change them seasonally like old ladies do on their front porches. However my second dilemma with that is I added all of the ones I want to my cart and it turns out I’m going to need a loan. 😂 😭 Do you accept free haircuts for life as payment?
@@BasementBrandon Just an observation. I remember when I first started my home gym I was like it's going to save money in the long run and etc. But now I find myself adding more and more.
I actually prefer my home gym to have dimmed light. When it’s so bright I feel like it’s too sterile. Dimmed or natural light really help me get in the mood and enjoy my workout. I also have the walls painted a darker color and the whole atmosphere is really great.
I’m with this
I'm in my early 50s and started lifting back in the "grungier", darker gym period(mid 1980s.) The idea of the very bright and sterile gym doesn't appeal to me. On the other hand I've always had a lot of posters and other things attached to the walls to give my basement a certain look and feel.
Damn straight, it's home gym, not home laboratory
I agree. I work harder if my home gym feels like a dungeon.
I would use torches or a bonfire for lighting if it wouldn't burn down the house
That's fair!
Keeping your equipment organized and stored neatly adds a ton of aesthetic appeal to the gym. I got a couple wall control panels to hold accessories as well as barbell storage to attach to the rack and it’s made a big difference in the overall feel and appearance to our gym.
Great call out. Def does.
That end scene is hilarious. Ninja sword, like the internet, remains undefeated.
Wife was not impressed.
@@BasementBrandon it's very hard to impress the wife with anything that happens in the gym. "You just pr'd? How much longer till you're done working out?"
Fantastic recommendations man. I really like that vinyl adhesive idea. I followed your recommendation about the chain lighting many moons ago, and it has made the single biggest difference of anything in my space. No more sitting between sets feeling like Edgar Allen Poe.
You have a great tip on painting your logo with the homemade projector.
@@BasementBrandon thanks man. That project was fun (sarcasm). It was a labor of love for the space.
Miracle of miracles watching some Basement Brandon upgrade tips and it doesn't result in the immediate expenditure of money! I will enjoy until the next time sir!
At least these things are affordable lol
Lighting upgrade is huge. I had individual bulbs that hung down. Couldn't do overhead movements with them. Swapped for some recessed lighting for like 20 bucks and it's been a game changer. Looks better and can comfortably go overhead. Also, a good sound system/speaker makes a huge difference.
I have a Sonos system down here now, but kids are usually napping when I train so headphones for now :(
Perfect timing literally re arranging and cleaning the home gym!
These are things I think that make a big difference and are actually cheap to do... unlike most of the equipment lol
I’d say getting a custom logo made, it’s not as much as people think and it allows you to get custom signs, flags, apparel, etc in the future. I’m not an influencer or have any social media presence but having a custom logo for myself with custom decals around the gym gives a very personal feel.
I completely agree. If only I could come up with a custom logo of my own. 😅
Good call! You can get something for as little as $5 from fiverr
Love having something in the gym that reminds me of why I train. That comes in the shape of additional wall decor that falls outside of the fall and vinyl form.
Like what?!
100% on the lighting. I found some on Amazon for really cheap and it improved things so much. I couldn't believe I went so long without changing them out.
Right on!
Some great ideas.. I'd add a small fridge for water, Gatorade, protein shakes, etc.... Cool vid as usual.
Funny enough in our last house someone sent me a fridge to "review." My plan was to keep gatorades and energy drinks in it, but my wife liked it so much she made it into a wine fridge.
Loved how you pulled in the swords to #5! I think you hit all the main visual items to update. Something that could be added for wall decor instead of just banners/artwork would be anything that you may have won for different bodybuilding/strongman/powerlifting/etc. type of competitions you may have competed in.
Ah good point, I should show what I'm doing for that.
hilarious ending! Now for some grey tape to fix the insulation 😂 Lighting really kicked things up a notch for me.
I literally went on Amazon after and ordered a roll of foil tape. Luckily my wife doesn't watch my videos.
@@BasementBrandon At least you weren’t wearing Wolverine’s claws this time! 🙂
Flooring. Makes the space feel like and look like a proper gym (when done right)
True that!
Bro, I watched one of your videos from 5 years ago....and compared to todays videos.....wow. OG of homegyms
Have gone through some slight changes 😇
The deadlift platform trim I color matched to my rack was pretty simple, cheap, and adds a touch of personalization to my gym.
Sorry I left out above garage gyms in my talk track 😅
Just started putting together my own basement gym. For me, reusing an old mirror behind my power rack really makes the room feel bigger
Booty views!
Lighting really sets the tone. Hard to get the light look natural especially with low ceilings
Got to show off those beautiful basements.
Mass Storage Options /Storage Is A HUGE DEAL And We Need More Hacks ideals Beside the expensive mass storage units Love this Video btw Need More Of This
Yeah I love mine, but obviously it's not a cheap option. I actually have some Husky Gladiator racks in the unfinished portion that could prob double for gym usage.
Wall storage for sure. A home gym (garage or basement) needs to be efficient in how the space is used and wall storage is functional and helps the gym look so much better.
Good call!
🔴 Bolt Covers - My rack is black with “chrome” bolts. I thought the bolts were ugly and considered painting them black so they wouldn’t be as noticeable. But I went with red vinyl bolt caps which match the accent color of the rack accessories. They also prevent chafing/cutting of the henny strap. The vinyl caps were 19 cents each on Amazon.
Maybe I should go that route. I know Darko uses colored washers that pop pretty good!
I’ll be stealing this idea💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 thank you
Do you have a link for these? Love this idea
@@JoshR324 YT has been eating my replies with links. Search for "uxcell 50pcs Rubber End Caps 17mm ID Vinyl Vinyl Round Tube Bolt Cap Cover Screw Thread Protectors Red"
It took a bit of measuring to find the right diameter for my bolts. You'll want a snug fit. And a bit of counting to find all the bolts to cover. I needed 56 actually.
But these were too long so I had to cut them down to the right length for the bolt ends and the various depths of the nut ends. Then I hot glued them so they'd stay on and not pop off.
It was more work than I expected, but adds a bit of snazz and protects my strap from getting chafed/cut.
Good luck!
Get your open ceiling sprayed black. Costs little, takes no time, looks AMAZING.
I don't think you can spray paint fiberglass.
@@BasementBrandon You absolutely can. I had my open ceiling done and they just blast everything. Two guys came and did it and they were in and out in an hour. It is my favourite part of my basement.
Do some collaborations!!
Alan thrall !! Alex Leonidas!!
If I find myself out in Sacramento I'd for sure want to check out Untamed and 3rd St Barbell
I'm a little torn when it comes to ascetics of a home gym. It doesn't really bother me but I like the new shiny bright home gyms that look very professional. I also quite like the grungy darker "used" looking gym. I do find it's good to do small bits and pieces to your home gym every so often as it keeps excitement in the room.
Def can see both sides!
Great content as usually. Love the ending. Laughed out loud.
Already fixed 😅
Great ideas, and bonus points for mostly diy/hustle upgrades. 💪🏼
I think as long as you have a vision and some organizational sense, you can save a ton of money, time and hassle evolving your space.
I wish I had started with the red/black theme from the beginning but I’m glad I finally got there (and had the benefit of 2020 flipping to help me not lose thousands while I experimented).
Yeah def helps to have a long term vision if you want to go the bougie route!
I would say maintained, organized and clean weight plates.
Some nice plates can def add a nice touch! I know a lot of people dig the strengthco and rogue olympic USA ones I have.
What about a video or video series on how you would set up a quarter (10’ x 10’) or half (10’ x 20’) of a garage if you were starting with nothing? Maybe a budget, mid-tier, and ultimate setup for the average spaces most of us garage owners are working with? This would really help us visualize a layout and make purchases that will help us get the most out of a limited space.
Might be able to do that. My garage set up before was pretty small!
There is something to say about the dark dungeon feel. My old gym felt like underground warrior training. I recently moved into a house with a two-car garage that is being set up as we speak in my new gym. It is very well-lit, and I enjoy this look as well. Either way, gym flooring, and wall banners are a must.
In my earlier basements I didn't give much thought to the lighting and found the dimly lit areas made me feel a bit more sleepy. The nice thing with having the lights already there is you can just turn them off or dim them in some cases.
You should do a series of viewer gyms. It could be a couple of videos dedicated to viewer gyms, but when many folks would be left behind. You could do a couple every video as an ongoing part of your videos. I've read some of the comments and it seems to have a vast array of opinions, looks, and feels. Some like bright and airy while some like a darker feel.
I'm walling off part of my garage so it can be insulated and climate controlled without dumping all of the A/C out the garage door as that is our primary mode of entry. (The garage is on the side of the house and thus a much more convenient route of entry.) We never open the other garage door as it doesn't have an opener and it's further from the interior garage door. The thing about lighting I've rolled around in my head is not putting light directly over the rack so you're not staring directly into the light while benching. I do like daylight color temperature to wake me up. I haven't decided on a color scheme, tho. My biggest issue is I'm confined to an 11' x 24' space with 104" ceilings. I have to put a full rack and associated lifting space in with the cardio AND storage. I'm not keen on putting the rack width-wise as that limits plate access on the bar. I also have two windows that limit where I can put things. It's a struggle. It's like playing Tetris with heavy shit.
That's a great sized space still and many people would kill for that kind of headroom. I know GarageGymGainz does a view gym series, so wouldn't want to rip him off, but could be fun to do.
Walls for my basement gym would definitely enhance things. Sometimes it’s hard to to see where my gym begins and the kids toys end
I hear that!
Cheap storage options (wall systems, crates) get stuff off the ground and reduce visual clutter
Good point, the wall control has been great for me
Led strip lighting is a fun way to add some color!
Sure can be!
Saturday Squatz with BB video in between sets, not a bad start to the weekend. I would add a Massenomics Drink Spotter, people know you lift hard and live easy and it really Pops!
appreciate ya Joe!
I have one of those little folding panel lights, and in order to not go blind when benching, I flipped all the panels around so they light my little shed up without destroying my retinas.
good call!
I came hoping for swords. Thought it might be a long shot, but you didn’t disappoint
I would have mentioned the Drink Spotter but I just assume everyone has one already, so can't really upgrade.
Great video! I’ve gotta add some lights.. 🤔
Some like that dark dingy look but I prefer bright!
Highly recommend the 8 pack of Honeywell led shop lights from Sam’s. Completely changed the garage and is a little more cost but drastically better quality than the Amazon led strip lights.
Nice!
I put colored (blue to match my gym) vehicle door trim around the edges of my dumbbell rack. Like $9 from Amazon and adds a little color to my black rack.
Sounds sweet!
Great video Brandon!
Thanks big Stephen!
6:53 what axle bar is that ?
Gorilla Strength
I put a LED strip around my deadlift platform since it is raised one of my favorite parts of the gym
That's great!
Sword of Omen bro💯
Thundercats Hooooooooo
Nice list, BB!
Thanks my dude!
7:15 what is that thick bar on the top of the storage rack called?
It's a knurled axel from Gorilla Strength
@@BasementBrandon Thanks man
What happened to your PR-5000 clear grind rack?
It lives with a friend. It's a great rack but didn't need 2 six post racks.
What is the make & model of your current “hard-wired” lights? I really like the adjustability feature. Much appreciated!!
I got them at Home Depot, from Feit Electric, 1'x4' 50-Watt4000 Lumens Dimmable White Integrated LED Edge-Lit Flat Panel Flush Mount Light Color Changing CCT
Thank you very much !!!!!!
Put a bar don't lie logo banner up?
I feel like behind the DL platform and on the rack is pretty good for now. I think my logo makes an appearance in my basement around 30 times or so
Why you havent finish your basement ceiling?
No reason to
I just trimmed mine out with multi colored led lights just to jazz it up. Basically it is 2 rolls of flat led strip lights with adhesive backing. Only wish they were music activated so they could jive with the tunes. 🎶🏋️
I've seen some like that!
Brandon, where did you get that storm trooper born to lift flag? That thing is beyond sweet.
Conquering Barbell! They have a couple sweet Star Wars themed flags.
Some great ideas. I think lighting has been a huge game changer in my garage! Nice award work. Haha.
Also I was wondering if you had stickers of your logo? I just got a used functional trainer and an mmm trying to cover it in stickers from the channels I watch.
I may have a few left over. I'm going to order some more and maybe do like 3 for $3 or something. Give me a a few weeks!
@@BasementBrandon I will keep an eye out. Thank for responding.
Maybe the he-man sword? Im confused how this wasnt empasized over lighting? My gym oozes "I have the power" energy
Don't have the budget for the editing needed to transform me.
Great tips! The lighting is a must. I Iike your lighting best but I have those Amazon lights that light the space pretty well. But they can be super bright, especially when filming. Personal touch is important too! It should feel like YOUR home gym.
I've seen some people get the lighting that AmmoNYC popularized (honeycomb). My electrican tried to sell me on it.
@@BasementBrandon Yeah, that's pretty cool looking.
Where did you get the “There is no tomorrow” banner?
I had it made by a print shop
Nice video 👍🏻 where did you get that axle bar that has knurling by the way. It looks very good
It's a knurled axel from gorilla strength.
@@BasementBrandon thank you im gonna check that axel out
Great video 💪 what are you using to hang your flags on the concrete wall?
I have a TH-cam short on it, but I use some cheap thumb screws off amazon.
How about an Orko wand to fix that torn insulation?
Knowing Orko magic, it would turn my house into a pumpkin
What did you do for your gym flooring?
Stall mats and then gorilla tape over the seams.
Can you provide a link for the hardwired lighting you currently have?
Just put it in the description
What brand Axle Bar do you have there on the rack, Brandon ?
Gorilla Strength Knurled Axel
@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the reply. It looks bad ass!
Reporting back I added lights that look great
Yessir!
All of the above is in my gym, except adhesives. There are a couple of places where I plan to get blue for between a cutout and the wall.
There ya go!
Thanks so much for making this! I know you made a similar video in the past but wow I’m lazy
I feel ya!
Hey I wanted to know how high your ceilings are?
Few inches under 9'
I do follow for your lifting vids but I am equally impressed with your ability to represent the gym bling!!...You are the king of gym bling!! Now go squat🏋
The funny thing is there are so many nicer gyms I've seen, the people just don't have a social media presence.
@@BasementBrandon My Garage wall space is limited but I have my Willie Mays 54 WS polo grounds catch photo and a couple of sports banners plus my white board. If this was the gym version of diner drive-ins and dives mine would be on the dive level minus a dartboard or ice in the urinal...LOL
the ending lol 😂
Luckily my wife doesn't watch these.
Great, informative video. Tom Brady or Naked Man? Could I have another option please?
My decoration scheme is home made Guido & Luigi gym cartoon posters. They’re hard to track down online now, but if you’ve never come across them, it’s a couple of gym bros who educate us in what to do, by showing what *not* to do.
How about a naked Tom Brady?
@@BasementBrandon “Best of Both Worlds”!
100” tv with blood and guts on repeat has helped me 😊
😂
If you don't mind me asking what is the ceiling height in your basement gym?
My basement height is 7'2 so close to 7 ft if I put some floor mats down..
I'm 6'1 and thinking that the ceiling height is a little too low.. I definitely couldn't do any overhead movements or pullups?
Any honest thoughts and opinions you could offer would be appreciated Sir
Mine are pretty tall, around 106" or so. Even in a shorter ceiling you can find ways to work around it, like seated military press instead of OHP.
Where did you get your flag
Most of mine are from Conquering Barbell
Mirrors…make workout area look bigger and helps in visualizing your lifts.
TBH mirrors aren't huge for me, more of a nice but not necessary.
I find a continuous inter struggle between my old school steel plates rule let’s lift like it’s 1996 mentality and my liking shiny new things self. I draw the line at color coordinating shoes with your outfit. Sco.
sometimes the moon and sun align just right.
I hung some massive bus shelter Marvel posters up which were awesome. And then I moved them and painted everything monument black which looks pretty sweet. I have some horrifically bad lighting which I could work on for sure.. I also use my replica WWE championship belt which I don when I PR. Like a public high five to myself..
Hahahaha awesome
How about a survey on preferred rack color. 🤔
Find there's a lot of variance!
What about LED light strips? Asking for a friend
I know some dig those RGB ones. I find them a bit distracting.
Best aesthetic upgrade is hot girlfriend in the gym. Makes everything look better. I just placed a 7k rogue order using your affiliate link so hopefully that helps you get more paint and flags.
Thanks Ted those really help a lot, hot girlfriend might be a bit distracting and I have a feeling my wife wouldn't go for it. 😅
@@BasementBrandonglad I could repay the favor for helping me assemble the prime single stack when I put the rods in backwards a few months back. I wish the rogue affiliate link had a way to denote you’re using it though. I usually have 20 tabs open on my phone and had to close a lot of them to make sure I was using the correct link.
@@ted6580 It really is appreciated especially b/c I know how much of a pain in the ass it is to use 😅
My gym is also my man case so I have my signed jerseys, action figures, Funkos, and wrestling masks as decor.
The question is, which jerseys??
@@BasementBrandon Gilbert Arenas, Danny Granger, JJ Watt, and Troy Aikman. (random group, I know. lol)
@@Pacersfan316 Oohh which team for no chill gil?
@@BasementBrandon home Washington Wizards. Around 2006 his charity did a thing where if you donated $50 or $100 (can’t remember) you would get his jersey and Adidas signature shoe both signed.
@@Pacersfan316 As a Bullets/Wiz fan, I'm jealous.
Im curious why painting the wall was left off the list. That seems to be the cheapest item that would have the most bang for the buck.
Painting is a pain, expecially that much of it. Could def go that route however.
Your post credit scene just cancelled out your write off 😢. Sword maces will return in avengers: kang dynasty
Had to go order some foil tape right after lol.
You kill me 🤣
6 would be exposed insulation like a certain canadian I know.
If you haven't already, check out Evan Centopani's YT video on his home gym build. He built his own rack and the decor is a nod to the golden era of bodybuilding. 👌🏻
I saw that!
Don’t forget the drywall on the ceiling at number 6
TBH I think that would be a detractor as it would eat up how much overspace height I have.
My gym would look better on video if the guy in it made some gains. Bet the missus will be impressed with that ending 😅
I mean I think you're pretty Jacked Joe.
Thank u for the link to that paint. I'm looking at putting together my own gym really soon and found the PERFECT powercage, functional trainer, smith machine combo and whilst they originally had an all black version u cant find it that way anymore and it has such an ugly orange accent piece that has got to go lol
I feel this!
Best upgrade for a home gym, hot girl to work out with on a regular.
Could get pricey
@@BasementBrandon lol
1:48 Not the most brightest bulb in the gym.
Kelvin escaped me at the time 😅
Those are columns. Beams run horizontally and columns run vertically.
So you're telling my HGTV career is off to a bad start?
Sorry. We will get you back on track.
imagine ur basement beam support is a 3 by 3 1 inch hole .. just imagine
😂
If you’re a competitor in any kind of sport. I like to have a spot available for medals 🏅 and trophies 🏆.
I got rid of the trophies but kept the medals. You can see them above my clock!
I have a few dilemmas with this video. They’re actually all regarding flags. First of all, I don’t have enough wall space for all of the flags I want from the website. I did think maybe I could change them seasonally like old ladies do on their front porches. However my second dilemma with that is I added all of the ones I want to my cart and it turns out I’m going to need a loan. 😂 😭 Do you accept free haircuts for life as payment?
I hear you there! I usually look on Amazon or Ebay for better deals. Flags aren't the best quality necessarily but cuts down price.
We went from like paying 120 dollars a year for health and fitness to like 1k+ dollars a year minimum
For what?
@@BasementBrandon Just an observation. I remember when I first started my home gym I was like it's going to save money in the long run and etc. But now I find myself adding more and more.
@@TN-kg2lv I hear ya! My first build I thought at the time was an all out build and cost me $5k. Boy was I in for a surprise.
But can I play dungeons& dragons down there?
Larping is allowed.
Mirrors
Ah i mentioned those as part of wall decor!
@@BasementBrandon disregard then😅
Anyone who puts an accent wall in their gym definitely doesn’t lift 🙋♂️
What the wife wants, the wife gets!
Can't be fit and have a good looking space? The more you make it appealing, the more likely you'll spend time in it.
LED light strips are pretty cheap and can be a pretty cool addition.
Nice! I've seen some cool integrations with them but I think i'd be distracted.
3b) Stormtrooper RØDE.
Haha matchy match.
No matter how cool I make my garage gym look the baby stroller and kids bikes really take me out of the zone
I feel ya! Mine are tucked behind my stairs now but when I was in the garage you could see lawnmowers, gas cans, bikes, etc in the background 🤪
I roomba or broom. Keep your stuff clean
Ah I do have a Roomba! I actually find my gym stays relatively clean, so don't need to do much to it.
You actually forgot to talk about the aesthetics of excessively matching gym attire for your gym outfits… I’m disappointed Brandon
Most would say I have a challengable sense of fashion.