BEST Home Gym on a Budget (2500 or LESS) 11 Items & Options in 2021
Here's my best home gym on a budget build for 2021. Our second part of a budget home gym series where we explore options for building the best gym under a certain amount. You do not have to spend the full $2500 but you can manage to get everything here, new, shipped to your door, under 2500. Here are the options for 11 pieces of equipment for your garage gym (or basement gym)... put them in your bedroom I don't care but with this amount of money you have some great options!
Each equipment category has several options within their budget range. I try to give you more budget friendly options and then some items where you can reach a little if you want. These items you'll have for years and in this range you can get some great equipment that will last a long time!
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Barbells
Fringe Sport Wonder Bar (Bushing and Bearing) gluck.fit/Frin...
Rep Gladiator WL 20kg or 15kg gluck.fit/RepG...
Rep Gladiator MX gluck.fit/RepG...
Power Racks
Titan T3 Power Rack gluck.fit/TitanT3
Titan X-3 (3x3 5/8" hardware) Flat foot & Bolt Down gluck.fit/Tita...
Rep PR 4000 (3x3 5/8" hardware) gluck.fit/PR4000
Rogue's Foldable Racks www.roguefitne...
Flat Benches
Titan Flat Bench gluck.fit/Tita...
REP FB 5000 gluck.fit/FB5000
Adjustable Benches
Rep AB 3000 gluck.fit/AB3000
Rep AB 3100 gluck.fit/AB3100
Rep AB 5200 gluck.fit/AB5200
Rep AB 5000 (Zero Gap) gluck.fit/AB5000
Iron Plates
Titan Fitness Cast Iron Olympic Plates gluck.fit/Tita...
Rep Plates gluck.fit/RepI...
Bumper Plates
Rogue MIL Spec Bumpers gluck.fit/Rogu...
Rogue Flecks gluck.fit/Rogu...
Rogue Echo Bumpers gluck.fit/Rogu...
Titan Economy Bumper Plates gluck.fit/Tita...
Fringe Sport Black Bumpers (pairs) gluck.fit/Frin...
Fringe Sport Color Bumpers gluck.fit/Frin...
Rep Color Bumpers gluck.fit/RepC...
Rep Black Bumpers gluck.fit/RepB...
Fixed Dumbbells
Titan Fitness Rubber Hex Dumbbells gluck.fit/Tita...
Rep Fitness Hex Dumbbells gluck.fit/REPH...
Adjustable Dumbbells
Bowflex 552 (check price first!) amzn.to/32aSlFB
PowerBlock Elite (check other places, Amazon can be inflated) amzn.to/2QpcZ27
Gymnast Rings
Titan Fitness 28mm (1.1") Wooden Rings gluck.fit/Tita...
Titan Fitness 32mm (1.25") Wooden Rings gluck.fit/Tita...
Rep 1.1" and 1.25" Wooden Rings gluck.fit/RepW...
Double Circle Wooden Rings (1.25") amzn.to/328FDax
Double Circle Rings (other configurations) amzn.to/2QmU4Fj
Kettlebells
Rogue E-Coat gluck.fit/Rogu...
Rogue Powder Coat gluck.fit/Rogu...
Fringe Sport Prime Kettlebells gluck.fit/Frin...
Rep Fitness Kettlebells gluck.fit/RepK...
Titan Fitness Kettlebells gluck.fit/Tita...
Collars
Rogue Aluminum gluck.fit/Rogu...
Clout Fitness amzn.to/2O44KHC
Lock-Jaw OLY 2 amzn.to/2MHyhqe
Lock-Jaw PRO 2 amzn.to/3e6K9gD
Bands
CANWAY 4 Pack amzn.to/3kFH8Fo
Serious Steel Band Sets amzn.to/3ddZIm0
Serious Steel Individual Bands amzn.to/3a9ROYR
Jump Ropes
PVC Style Jump Rope DEGOL amzn.to/2MMybxI
Speed Style Rope amzn.to/3bWRY5V
Flooring
American Floor Mats Fit Lock 2'x2' amzn.to/3e0TqVT
Video Links
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Rep Fitness FB 5000 Flat Bench • Video
Best Barbell Collars • Barbell Collars Compar...
Types of Olympic Weight Plates • Best Weight Plates for...
Best Dumbbells (Rogue Vs Rep) • Rogue vs Rep Fitness D...
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0:00 Introduction
1:36 Barbells
4:13 Racks
6:48 Benches (Flat and Adjustable)
9:55 Weight Plates
14:27 Dumbbells
16:20 Kettlebells
19:15 Resistance Bands
20:05 Gymnast Rings
21:43 Collars, Cardio, and Flooring
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What did i miss? What would you get at this price range? Let me know so I can work on the next one!
@markandersen154
3 жыл бұрын
I live in the EU but I noticed that US residents have a bit more options than us. Overall if I lived in the US I would probably buy local or as local as possible to save on shipping, or buy in bulk - or look for free shipping, which brings me to Vulcan. That company deserves a closer look - their standard series barbells can match any other brand in the US (in the same price range).
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
@@markandersen154 true, I mentioned shopping local and used in the past few so I left it out of this one. I debated Vulcan (and others) but it's hard to limit the length of these videos
@Azegreen
3 жыл бұрын
How about ironmaster bench/ attachments? I think these could be a pretty versatile choice for a home gym.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
@@Azegreen the super bench? Who doesn't want a preacher curl attachment!? But why are the wheels an option? Not my favorite but for people who value those attachments it's not bad.
@andrewcramer7214
3 жыл бұрын
I ended up getting a vintage airdyne for free, and an entry commercial Precor elliptical for $200. My point is for gross cardio stuff i would never buy new, most stuff i try to get used if possible but i find so much cardio stuff lightly used second hand because that's typically the first thing someone buys "when they need to start working out" and it only ever collects dust.
I would recommend an adjustable bench ahead of a flat bench. Adjustable benches give you SO many more options for exercises which of course is one of the limiting factors in a home gym. I Used an adjustable lifetime fitness bench and Power Blocks for over a year and with some effort and creativity, you can do some great training for a limited budget.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Watch it Will or I'll have to give the channel over to you!
Ok, finally subscribed. I’ve been watching this channel and it’s been pretty good.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Awww yeah!
This was an amazing walkthrough of options at the $2500 budget. So so much info crammed in here. Super helpful all around.
Hi, thanks to this review I grabbed an AB3100 today on a black Friday special and saved a couple of bucks. It met all my needs and was a great buy at 221 delivered. Thanks for the great reviews and help filling out the pain corner at my house.
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Def can't argue with the price that's a hell of a deal! Happy to help
I own the Power Block dumbbells and think they are great. Something to keep in mind is that they are flat on the ends so if you are pressing they can rest on your thighs like any "regular" dumbbells. Adjustment is also quite fast, which makes drop sets possible. It can be finicky, but getting the hang of it comes quickly. They are the best adjustable dumbbells in my opinion.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
I think most people would agree with you. There's some great options but those almost always come out on top.
@FrankZen
Жыл бұрын
Yeah can't beat the speed of changing weight. I grew up on spin locks and PowerBlocks were a life changer!
Very informative & thorough video. I really enjoyed your content. Thank you for the various choices. Will be using this video to help me with my home gym.
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and for good luck! It can be a fun and addictive process.
I would suggest the kettle bells sold by Walmart. Yes, Walmart. Cap makes them. They’re always in stock and the fit and finish is pretty good. They’re the gray hammer tone colors with no flash. Not the best but cheap enough without sacrificing quality.
I bought 2 boneyard OPB’s, an Echo bar, 500kg Rogue calibrated plates, Fringesport power cage, Rep AB3000 for about $3300 shipped during the 2019 Black Friday sale. I sold some of the extra 25kg plates and my total cost came down to about $2200. Best investment ever. I probably can’t afford to buy everything again at today’s prices.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
It's a different world atm... I got a lot of my stuff pre covid for insane deals. Wow the plates though! Man that's some weight and calibrated, I'm jealous. Sound like a good setup!
@etan1086
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the plates came out cheaper than machined plates because of the Hundo pricing and 5 for $5 shipping. I think it was almost the same price as regular olympic plates so it was a no brainer to get them 🤣
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
That's killer. I haven't been able to make either of those work in my favor though maybe soon people will be discounting lots of gym stuff for us!
The home gym info is good, but the comedy is what hooked me! #getthismansomesubs
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Awww yeah!
What a very thorough and informative video! Thanks for putting in so much time and effort 🙏
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. Honestly took way too much time to make but it's out and I'm happy with it.
Love not being a power lifter rarely squaring means I don’t need many 45s and not many 45s means I can afford rogue very nice and cool tip in Canada you can buy adjustable dumbells from Canadian tire for 200$ for 2 and they use 1 inch plates I bought them it’s a great deal and there only slightly wobbly. Thanks for going in depth on benches I find that having a nice sturdy adjustable bench is more important than kettlebells
@PhotonGames
2 жыл бұрын
Hey I live in Canada too and yeah love the dumbbell training handles. I don't know why they're so hard to find anywhere else.
I have a fever and the only prescription is more kettlebell. I gotta have more kettlebell baby.
Nice comprehensive list of your favorites.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great information bro! Thanks! I've been on the fence with REP or Titan for a power rack. This helps me with my decision.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Now I wonder which you picked!?
@matt30125
3 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym going with REP for the power rack. Rogue for my power bar and plates.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
@@matt30125 sounds like the kind of build I'd like. The 4000 and 5000 are on my short list if racks if I upgraded.
I love the vault boy funko! I have 2 of them in my gym as well!
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Still on the search for a female pop for Wynie for the gym
Nice job, lots of research on these items
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Too much work and time! Why can't I just be famous
I’m watching this like I can afford anything that you’re talking about 😂😂😭😭😭😭😭. I’m a teenager whose only money source is babysitting because I don’t have a car and my parents can’t drive me 😭😭😭😭
First like and viewer!!! Awesome video!
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony! I was worried it was too long.
Even if the shipping is priced in. Titan's stuff is still reasonably and fairly priced over the others.
I know I'm in the minority, but I really didn't like my powerblocks. I ended up selling them and getting ironmasters instead, and they're great.
Why would you be forced to keep wooden rings inside? Or are you setting them up permenantly?
How about a really small fry challenge… $500, AND it has to work in a 10 x 10 room with 7.5 ft ceilings…. Call it the spare bedroom on a dime challenge!!
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
I actually have an idea for a small foot print gym (and lower budget levels) but haven't gotten around to them yet.
@Oh6Torch
2 жыл бұрын
Buy USED gym equipment. Half rack stand with adjustable bench, barbell set, and a few dumbbells (25, 30, 35 lbs.). This is bare minimum. You can slowly add attachments like a landmine to the barbell (a lot more movements) and more dumbbells to your small set. There are TONS of exercises you can perform with just this layout. This is how I started. Try single leg Bulgarian split squats with two 35 lbs dumbbells, for example. Best of luck with your 10x10 ft gym.
sick trackhoe bro
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Haha if it was only ours
Goood morming just bought a paior of Clout Collars from the link NICE
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They're pretty good and I use them pretty often though for DL I don't bother they move too much but for $10 they are great for a lot of things.
Bhai maine bhi liya hai magar mujhe assamble krne me problem aa rha
Got them stacks on stacks
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
How does it hold up after all this time?
@carps_gym
2 жыл бұрын
It’s still pretty solid advice but since everything has gone up in new stuff maybe 3000-3500. But marketplace is getting some decent stuff again seening full used gym set ups got 1500-2500
Seems like a missed joke, "I prefer wood". Does your wife know about this? Lol. Anyway, very informative, this will help me in my buying decisions for my new gym setup.
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
😂😢 I'm gonna have to rewatch this one. Thanks!
Ring work video?
Mmmm deep dish
What about 20" loadable barbells for dumbbells?
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
I'm actually just about to do a video on adjustable dumbbells! Definitely a good option depending on your goals.
I've heard the colored bumpers don't smell much/if at all after a couple days airing out, is this true? As someone living in a studio apartment, I had to return the black bumpers I purchased due to living in essentially non stop rubber fumes.
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
Idk if there's much behind it, I'd think it matters more with the rubber used and the quality of the bumper rather than the color but who knows. In the garage nothing smells much, someone in a smaller space may have a more educated opinion.
@qwie100
2 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym So I ended up grabbing the rep colored ones. Much less of a smell than the blacks and no smell after leaving it out in the sun for a couple hours.
What kind of wall covering do you have in your gym. I am finishing a shed garage into a gym and am looking at different wall interior coverings .
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
That's shiplap placed vertically. It matches the outside of the garage (looks like a barn) so I thought it would look good inside too.
@markhalstead2386
3 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym Thanks! I am thinking an oak paneling or something.
Did the price double for everything on here? I just clicked the link for the REP power rack and the starting price is $1400
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
Last time I checked Wrap prices were actually a little bit lower since they did "free" shipping. I might've linked bigger variation of the rack idk
So you can skip the kettlebells and get more dumbbells if needed.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
It's your money, so what works for your style. As long as you're happy who cares!
@nateyoung6331
3 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym sorry, I should have put a question mark. Appreciate the response though.
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Oh haha. Yeah dump the Kbs and her more DBs if that's what you want. I mean... That's what I'd do
isn't your 3d printed wedge one of the best budget gear?
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but it's free for me! Well kinda... And I've covered it before.
I WASNT FAKE THIS WEEK AT LEAST
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
You the man! Or erm... Girl?
No rep pr1100 it’s 310 shipped
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
That's in our 1k video so I left it out of this one.
*Inflation has entered the chat*
@GlucksGym
2 жыл бұрын
It'll be interesting to redo to these every so often and see how crazy it's changed
@gymreviewer
2 жыл бұрын
@@GlucksGym Agreed!
Gluck city
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Hey did you enter for that deadlift Wedge?!
@carps_gym
3 жыл бұрын
YEP!
@carps_gym
3 жыл бұрын
Police boat lol
@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
We drove there and didn't think of the fact there wouldn't be boats this early into spring.
how to build a home gym with unlimited budget
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@GlucksGym
3 жыл бұрын
Get it girl!
For every pound you save in shipping, only three Chinese moms committed suicide at the factory. Love me some Titan. Let’s continue to buy Titan and win the culture war.