Found this channel a little before COVID hit. When home gyms started being built I thought about this channel and can’t imagine the traffic that must be coming right now during the pandemic. Good for you Coop! You have a great channel and I’ve learned a lot from ya! Appreciate your vids!
Garage Gym Reviews your doing damn good things. Your message is really good. Your doing this for the right reasons. Not sure how I can support the channel but any way I can I’m down! 💯
Wow, the hyperextensions using the rollers is brilliant! Big fan of your channel, Coop. I am building my garage gym and have made many purchase decisions due to your reviews site and TH-cam channel. Keep up the amazing work!
FYI - pinpipe braided vinyl tubing: the Lowe's product (which looks exactly the same as the HomeDepot offering) fits over my RML pinpipes perfectly, no need to cut them. Awesome idea, thanks Coop! Manufacturers should absolutely offer this as standard or a cheap add-on to pinpipes...
I use 3/4" black steel pipe as DB bars as well as for a pullup bar, and I would use a longer one as a BB if I needed to (its outer diameter is 1", my 1" standard plates fit it). Also, 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Hangers work perfect as clamps and spacers for you hands.
How big are those magnets? I'm only seeing 1.26" diameter circles on Amazon, which seems like they'd be massive for even a larger collar, but maybe I'm overthinking it....🤔
@@jameswebber8375 Search for rare earth magnets. www.kjmagnetics.com/ as an example. I'm in the UK, so just picked the first site that came up in the US no idea if they are any good
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
I havnt seen my dad since I was 9 years old... he said he was going to get cigarettes and never came back. I forgot to mention.... he was a magnet... so when you tell me to "just go get magnet..."... you make me wanna lift... hard... hard and heavy... real heavy. And real hard.... Thanks for the moto. Great video.
magnetic hook idea was awesome. I ordered some right after. I leave so much stuff on the ground since I have nowhere to put it. NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks coop
I'm definitely going to use a couple of these as I build out my home gym. The collar magnet, pulley system, and back extension are definitely going to be making an appearance.
I can’t thank you enough for this great tip regarding the attachment of magnets to bar collars. Put them on yesterday and can’t say enough about how convenient this is. Thank you!
Coop, I’ve got a hack for the plate storage pegs that come with these racks. The hex nuts and bolt ends tear up your plates when you push the plate back onto the storage post. To stop that, I bought some rubber furniture chair leg covers. My local hardware store sells them in a bunch of different sizes. The rubber chair leg tip fits snuggly over the lock washer next to the rack. When you push your plates onto the post they stop at the rubber instead of hitting the post hardware.
Coop, for the pin/pipe safeties, the Rogue R3 actually does have safety straps you can buy for them. I bought an RML-3 back in November and substituted the pipe safeties for straps for an additional $100. TOTALLY worth the cost of upgrading
Attach rings to the rack. Attach dip belt or squat belt to rings. Belt goes in front of your hips, a plate/sandbag/other hefty object goes behind your heels. Back extension.
Forget vinyl tubing, use a pool noodle. Slice down the middle and slide over the safety pin. It not only quiets down the clanking but protects the knurling and costs a few bucks.
When having a dropped in rhino belt squat, I guess a mounted utility bench + utility pins + belt squat can give you a reverse hyper? If you have 4 leg roller you can make a GHD? These are huge equipment but using them in the rack saves tons of space?
I have a squat rack (not a power rack) with a straight normal pull up bar. I sometimes grab the dip accessory, put it high, and use it for neutral grip pulll ups.
Why would anyone be worried about scuffing up their safeties or any part of their rack? We're talking about a home gym where work is done. Every scrape on mine was earned and is a mark of honour.
Nice list! I use colored electrical tape to mark my Jcup and safety locations and just write on them with a silver sharpie. Definitely going to try a few of the others tho
And don't futz with the stickers/magnetic label. It's your squat rack folks, just write on the dang thing with the marker. If you hate it, a little IPA or acetone will take it right off anyway.
@@abpanda1596 if ur rack isn't already numbered then I would suggest numbering it. Paint pen or label maker. Then just remember the numbers. You could always use stencils for the numbers if you really want it to look good
Magnet tape with label for where to place J Cups and spotters for lifts is great. And to think I was about to just mark up my rack. Also liked the back extension hack. Who makes the padded pins you used for the back extension?
Hey Coop, There are also UHMW Plastic Tubes available for purchase that can either cover the pin pipe saftey exterior steel pipe or just to cover the internal pin safety for reasonable prices. FYI they are paintable too so you can compliment your power racks color scheme.
Do you have any hacks you've used in your home gym? Let me know!
Use bands on ur rollers to protect the bar and roller!
Where did you buy the utility pins, could you link us in the description?
Making a DIY pulley system
I just spray painted nicely the lines for where I need the J hooks for squat, bench, etc.
If you have a shallow rack use sidewalk chalk and a yardstick to make a line on your flooring where to stand.
Found this channel a little before COVID hit. When home gyms started being built I thought about this channel and can’t imagine the traffic that must be coming right now during the pandemic. Good for you Coop! You have a great channel and I’ve learned a lot from ya! Appreciate your vids!
Thanks brother. This is very encouraging to me. Means more than I can say in a comment.
Garage Gym Reviews your doing damn good things. Your message is really good. Your doing this for the right reasons. Not sure how I can support the channel but any way I can I’m down! 💯
I spend most of my gym time in the squat rack too. It is where I do curls.
Profile picture checks out
Where else would you do your curls anyways ? There's no better place !
Power Squat Rack is our main battle station at home!
The back extension thing in the end is actually fucking genius. Thanks.
Thanks for watching all the way through. Wanted to make them all good ideas.
Some say if you compliment Coop, he’ll reply back... nice sweater Coop
hows that reply going
Appreciate it bro :)
@@dylangleeson2814 great😂
Coop you’re getting bigger.
@@dylangleeson2814 L
I’ll be making my own logo too. It will say “coop” as well
I approve.
After all, he is the god of home gyms
“Take care of your equipment” as he throws every piece of equipment that he’s showing on the ground. Had me dying by the end.
Wow, the hyperextensions using the rollers is brilliant! Big fan of your channel, Coop. I am building my garage gym and have made many purchase decisions due to your reviews site and TH-cam channel. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks to you I've started living in my squat rack.
Now magnets are gonna get out of stock
I'm gonna start selling magnets online at a 300% markup
The utility pin idea is genius.
Your sense of humor is perfect. You seem like a really fun person. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for the content!
Magnetic Collar is a move! I was amazed to see those chains not fall when you hooked them up! Thanks for the tips Coop!
FYI - pinpipe braided vinyl tubing: the Lowe's product (which looks exactly the same as the HomeDepot offering) fits over my RML pinpipes perfectly, no need to cut them. Awesome idea, thanks Coop! Manufacturers should absolutely offer this as standard or a cheap add-on to pinpipes...
I'm wondering if regular clear vinyl tubing would work adequately. Do you think the added strength of the braided tubing is necessary?
@@andrewolejarz5293 I use pipe insulation
Coop, you are the GOAT of home gym wisdom - THANK YOU!
You know what the crazest hack?
Finding a barbell in this days
I use 3/4" black steel pipe as DB bars as well as for a pullup bar, and I would use a longer one as a BB if I needed to (its outer diameter is 1", my 1" standard plates fit it). Also, 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Hangers work perfect as clamps and spacers for you hands.
I’ve had a home gym since 2010 ! Never going back doing circuits, supersets and whatever I feel like doing when I wanna do is just the best!
For the pin & pipe safeties I used a piece of heat shrink to protect my bar. It turned out pretty good!
I love the magnetic collar idea, I'll be doing that one later today!!!
So easy and cheap!
How big are those magnets? I'm only seeing 1.26" diameter circles on Amazon, which seems like they'd be massive for even a larger collar, but maybe I'm overthinking it....🤔
@@jameswebber8375 Search for rare earth magnets. www.kjmagnetics.com/ as an example. I'm in the UK, so just picked the first site that came up in the US no idea if they are any good
@@wsurfa thank you so much for this! Just made my purchase for the magnets. Thanks!
The sound effects in this video are CRISP and hilarious. Def a value add to this and I hope to hear more!
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
I love The back extensions idea, epic
I havnt seen my dad since I was 9 years old... he said he was going to get cigarettes and never came back. I forgot to mention.... he was a magnet... so when you tell me to "just go get magnet..."... you make me wanna lift... hard... hard and heavy... real heavy. And real hard....
Thanks for the moto. Great video.
magnetic hook idea was awesome. I ordered some right after. I leave so much stuff on the ground since I have nowhere to put it. NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks coop
BEAUTIFUL!
Good tips here
I'm definitely going to use a couple of these as I build out my home gym. The collar magnet, pulley system, and back extension are definitely going to be making an appearance.
That last one is really good. I can see some reverse hyper builds with that concept.
I can’t thank you enough for this great tip regarding the attachment of magnets to bar collars. Put them on yesterday and can’t say enough about how convenient this is. Thank you!
6:34
"Take care of your equiptment"...
Literally 5 mins ago...
This had me laughing out loud.
Coop, I’ve got a hack for the plate storage pegs that come with these racks. The hex nuts and bolt ends tear up your plates when you push the plate back onto the storage post. To stop that, I bought some rubber furniture chair leg covers. My local hardware store sells them in a bunch of different sizes. The rubber chair leg tip fits snuggly over the lock washer next to the rack. When you push your plates onto the post they stop at the rubber instead of hitting the post hardware.
Coop, for the pin/pipe safeties, the Rogue R3 actually does have safety straps you can buy for them. I bought an RML-3 back in November and substituted the pipe safeties for straps for an additional $100. TOTALLY worth the cost of upgrading
I love how much fun he is having being aggressive with his stuff
I clicked on this thinking I'd get some obvious suggestions but I have to say, the braided vinyl really is genius.
Awesome hacks, never would have thought of the back extension. Awesome video as usual.
I like the magnet on the collar idea - might steal that one. Also, the more I watch this channel the more I dig it Coop. Keep up the good work!
Thanks brother
Attach rings to the rack. Attach dip belt or squat belt to rings. Belt goes in front of your hips, a plate/sandbag/other hefty object goes behind your heels. Back extension.
You could also wrap the pipe with an old bike tube!
I love the hyperextension hack. Thanks Coop!
Coop, Took your advice ordered the magnates, and added a little colored tape to them. Genius idea and so simple!
Back extension was
Genius
"I'll show you what you're going to hang." The Emeril Lagasse of Home Gyms." "Bamm."
Dude, I just gotta say, you’re the man. Keep livin the dream. ✊🏻😇
Love the GHD hack
That back extension hack is genius!
The magnet idea is great for storing
Had to keep pausing to switch to Amazon after almost every step and put something new in the cart 😂 Thanks Coop!
Forget vinyl tubing, use a pool noodle. Slice down the middle and slide over the safety pin. It not only quiets down the clanking but protects the knurling and costs a few bucks.
I always wondered why these companies charge so much for an arch decal when it's just advertising, they should just include them 🤷♂️
Great tips btw
Huge thanks for the suggestions, Coop!
I personally love the claps at the end of each hack.
The last one is by far my favorite.
This video was really cool, thanks. Will be using some of these for my squat rack when it ever gets here.
You can use foam pipe insulation tubes on the safety pins too. They sell them at Home Depot to put on hot water pipes to keep them hot.
I use dense foam pool noodles for my safety pins, that seems to work pretty good too
Me: my mom just died
Coop: *Beautiful*
do you have a link for the leg rollers
Don't know for sure, but they look like these, which have 16" pad: www.sorinex.com/collections/weightlifting-attachments/products/roller-pad
When having a dropped in rhino belt squat, I guess a mounted utility bench + utility pins + belt squat can give you a reverse hyper? If you have 4 leg roller you can make a GHD? These are huge equipment but using them in the rack saves tons of space?
I have a squat rack (not a power rack) with a straight normal pull up bar. I sometimes grab the dip accessory, put it high, and use it for neutral grip pulll ups.
Squat rack hack: "Don't need one when you're working chest. Chest day everyday." - Brofessor Flex.
Great video Coop. I enjoy all of them, this may have been my favorite. Cheap, easy, DIY to optimize home gym equipment
Why would anyone be worried about scuffing up their safeties or any part of their rack? We're talking about a home gym where work is done. Every scrape on mine was earned and is a mark of honour.
First home rack comes Thursday. The back extension is genius with the leg rollers I got em and that never crossed my mind..
Love the content. Been binge watching all of ur videos amid the pandemic. Can’t wait to start my garage gym reviews inspired home gym.
Awesome brother! Thanks for the kind words. Forreal.
Thank god that I now have a way to mark the j-hook position for my deadlifts!
loved the hyper-extension idea!
Watching this at home without a home gym: beautiful
Thank you Coop. Excellent tips will def implement at least 3.
The braided vinyl piping is also good for making beer bongs
You crack me up 😂...”what else you gonna hang” 😂
Back extension hack is genious
As a new member of the garage gym club, thanks for all the insight Coop. Would you know of any utility pins that would fit an R-3?
Mr. Coop are the utility pins used for 1" holes or 3/4"?
Mind blown, great video! edits are getting funnier and funnier haha
Nice list! I use colored electrical tape to mark my Jcup and safety locations and just write on them with a silver sharpie. Definitely going to try a few of the others tho
Coop... where can I find cheap leg rollers to make the back extension??
“ your asking why I have these? Because I do”. My feeling every time someone walks in my home gym.
A labeled squat rack is what separates the civilized from the savages....
Or just makes a training session more efficient, it's one of those things.
And don't futz with the stickers/magnetic label. It's your squat rack folks, just write on the dang thing with the marker. If you hate it, a little IPA or acetone will take it right off anyway.
@@BM-si2ei kidna been hesitant to do this cause I like my new things to stay looking new. ;p. Any other ideas?
Ab Panda could get fancy and use a label maker, could be as simple as using athletic or painters tape.
@@abpanda1596 if ur rack isn't already numbered then I would suggest numbering it. Paint pen or label maker. Then just remember the numbers. You could always use stencils for the numbers if you really want it to look good
All of them are goods ideas! I have to watch it again later on.
just picked up an RML-490, but looking for solid utility pins, hopefully, cheaper than the Sorinex ones, any suggestions?
How come you didn't demo doing curls in the rack? ;-)
Great video. The last one was gold!
It's always a good video from COOP.
Magnet tape with label for where to place J Cups and spotters for lifts is great. And to think I was about to just mark up my rack. Also liked the back extension hack.
Who makes the padded pins you used for the back extension?
no it’s fucking dumb, most of them are numbered
Where can one find these "cheap leg rollers?" link?
Drink a shot whenever he says beautiful
Hahaha when I was editing this, I knew someone was going to say this. I even cut a few of them out.
Garage Gym Reviews but I have to say that these hacks were really beautiful👌🏻
Or magnet.
hands down the best no bs all fun video
Please make more of these videos!
Any ETA on the collar video? I’m ready to order but want to see your recommendation first.
Bring on whole series
What's the width/thickness of the rare earth magnets you'd recommend for your collars? TIA!
Why is there foil in the back of the logo exactly? And what kind of foam is that? Thanks!
Because of Coop, I'm walking around the house finding random things to hang on my magnet hooks just to see if it will hold.
I had always wondered where you got your custom COOP sign. Just figured Rogue made it for you. Wow.
Can you make a accessory items video for garage gym
Hey Coop, There are also UHMW Plastic Tubes available for purchase that can either cover the pin pipe saftey exterior steel pipe or just to cover the internal pin safety for reasonable prices. FYI they are paintable too so you can compliment your power racks color scheme.
The editing just keeps getting better 😂
Pool noodle works for the safety bar too
That 4th tip👌🏻🙏🏻
Clever Clever Clever! Love this.
My man has such '"As seen on TV" infomercial energy