Garage Gym DIY Projects
Gym equipment can be crazy expensive. Sometimes building your own stuff is a great solution to make your budget stretch. I’m by no means a master craftsman. If I can pull these projects off, so can you.
Build a DIY Squat Rack for under $60 (Step by Step Guide)
Squat Racks are expensive. I’ve been a part of 3 college weight room builds and have priced out more equipment than I care to admit. What I can tell you with absolute confidence…
3 Mistakes to Avoid Building a DIY Squat Rack
10 months ago I built a DIY Wooden Squat Rack made primarily out of 4x4s. I’ve been using this homemade squat rack to squat with two or three times a week since it…
DIY Lifting Platform (Step-by-Step Guide w/ Pics & Video)
There’s nothing inherently wrong with lifting straight off a garage gym floor. However, nothing is better than doing cleans on an actual lifting platform. In this article, I’m going to show you, step…
DIY Landmine Attachment (w/ Just a Tennis Ball)
From time to time, I love getting some work done on a landmine attachment. They’re great for all kinds of exercises, from single arm jerks to rows and rotational movements. The problem is,…
4 Deadlift Jack Alternatives (DIY and Quick Buys)
If you deadlift heavy, then you already know that one of the biggest pains in the rear of deadlifting is switching weights out once you have a good amount of weight loaded onto…
5 DIY Garage Gym Ideas (That You Can Do Today!)
Garage gyms can get pretty expensive pretty fast. The cost of gym equipment like barbells, racks and platforms can really add up in a hurry. One way to offset those costs is to…
DIY Garage Gym Storage Shelves (How To w/Pics)
Sooner or later as your garage gym continues to grow and you continue to accumulate more equipment, you’re going to need a good storage solution. A good set of shelves is a great…
DIY Horizontal Bumper Plate Storage (How To w/ Pics)
My philosophy on equipment for my garage gym is pretty simple. Spend money where it counts and save money when it makes sense. To give you an example, I have a Uesaka Barbell…