True Cost of a Home Gym (Is a Home Gym or Commercial Gym BETTER?)

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • What is the true cost of a home gym? Should everyone build a home or garage gym? What are the pros and cons of having your own gym vs a commercial gym?
    In this video we'll do a cost breakdown of my gym equipment, talks about the positives and negatives that come with a home gym, and do a quick gym build of all new items to see if purchasing new or finding deals can work for you.
    There's a lot of reasons to build your own gym, convenience, save time, and the list goes on but I hear a lot of people tauting home gyms and I'm not sure it's for everybody in every situation which is what I attempt to address here.
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    0:00 Introduction
    2:06 Cost of a Home Gym vs Commercial Gym
    5:42 Pros and Cons of a Home Gym
    9:09 Gym Build All New Purchases
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Komentáře • 263

  • @GlucksGym
    @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +16

    Home gym or commercial gym? Let us know your thoughts!

    • @deathbunny3048
      @deathbunny3048 Před 2 lety +2

      Home gym, mine cost me 175 bucks total.
      All it is is a bar, some weights, adjustable bench, adjustable bench rack, that's it.
      I can do all main exercises with just this, put the seat upright for shoulder press, incline, decline, flat benchpress, squat?? just move the bench bro, deadlifts, I put some folded up cardboard layering on the floor and put the weight down on that, so I don't break the tiles.
      That's it.

    • @malcolmx8926
      @malcolmx8926 Před rokem

      Home gym for sure

    • @manmeet4804
      @manmeet4804 Před rokem +1

      @@deathbunny3048 $175??? wow bro that is insane

    • @deathbunny3048
      @deathbunny3048 Před rokem

      @@manmeet4804 I bought good condition used equipment and then simply replaced the bar XD

    • @manmeet4804
      @manmeet4804 Před rokem

      @@deathbunny3048 That is a big brain move pulled by you right there.

  • @MassGainingGuy
    @MassGainingGuy Před 2 lety +56

    Home gyms are definitely worth it! You can wear whatever the heck you want and you can blast your own music.

    • @itzelgomez6774
      @itzelgomez6774 Před 2 lety +7

      Way more comfortable for a lady as well!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +7

      That's a great point, Wynie used to get hit on and "helped" constantly

  • @danielpicerni24
    @danielpicerni24 Před 2 lety +27

    One other benefit of a home gym is that you get to spend more time with family. Kids can see you working out. Sets a great example that they will always remember.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      Probably IMO that's the biggest benefit

  • @mistarmer
    @mistarmer Před 2 lety +33

    I’ve had a home gym for almost 20 years. At this point the only standard piece I don’t own is a leg press. I would never want to go back to a commercial gym.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +2

      Man that must be an awesome setup

  • @gdub5435
    @gdub5435 Před 3 lety +37

    Great points and video. Commercial gyms also charge annual maintenance fees and don’t forget about the gas! Another consideration is clothes. Some people feel the need to wear “respectable” clothing at the gym. These are all points I justify to myself to purchase more stuff for my home gym.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +6

      Haha I'm sure we all have points we justify to ourselves as we buy more stuff for the home gym

    • @cat-le1hf
      @cat-le1hf Před rokem +2

      true on the clothes part! i prefer to work out in my underwear or just in gym shorts, can't do that at a commercial gym!

  • @alexanderpeters2688
    @alexanderpeters2688 Před 3 lety +9

    Found you by sheer random coincidence. A very nice, down to earth channel. Thumbs up as a home gym owner

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      We'll take what we can get! Thanks!

  • @Benakuzo2
    @Benakuzo2 Před 10 měsíci +39

    Update6 months and I'm still loving this bench. czcams.com/users/postUgkxo_64lVTGMk7y4aXTPxPOcQ3YTLyQ6kYV I use it almost daily. I've gotten used to the small wobble and it's no problem at all. Love the storage, it folds right next to my weight set in the garage and hardly takes any space. I wish the covering material was a little bit tougher. I have a feeling that in a couple years it'll tear, but the bench is very well priced that I would just buy a new one.3 month usage review. Awesome bench for someone looking for compactness and storage. I did have to drill a couple holes to adjust my preferred seating position and leg bar position but that's only due to my personal preference. It's very sturdy for normal workouts, but for anyone going above 100# dumbbell press it wobbles ever so slightly. I would probably go with a fixed bench if that's the case. That being said i can accomplish 99% of my normal gym workout with this setup. Very happy with the purchase.

  • @HDOTHARRIS
    @HDOTHARRIS Před 3 lety +10

    I am about 15k to 18k in on my home gym. I cancelled my gym membership about one year ago. It's the best thing ever. True, there's no eye candy or the social aspect but the consistency and the progress that I've made in the last 13 months it's truly amazing! Plus I don't wait for anyting, I can curl in the squat rack, and while working out naked I haven't tried that yet sounds kind of interesting🤔. Thanks for the CZcams content! Enjoying your Channel

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Thank you! You're right a home gym is pretty great, I do miss some aspects of a commercial gym but can't really complain. Haha you're right I curl it in all that time!i guess we could do that naked too...

  • @ilyas2631
    @ilyas2631 Před 3 lety +7

    Damn, look at that wagon in the intro. Gluck really be passing that Cake check.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      Truer words have never been spoken

  • @Oh6Torch
    @Oh6Torch Před 2 lety +7

    The absolute best part of of a home gym is how easily I can get a workout in regardless of whatever is going on in my life , or more importantly, my girl’s schedule. I’m all business whenever I’m in my gym and my girl will leave me alone wether I workout an hour or 2. Yeah, rocking your own music in your underwear is the sh!t!

  • @rick2584
    @rick2584 Před 2 lety +2

    Bro, love ur channel. what I love most is your opinions on types of equipment to get AND YOU SHOW PRICES AND BRANDS!! That's priceless for a guy like me who needs the help. Thanks so much!

  • @drdamonmccune
    @drdamonmccune Před 3 lety +13

    Great breakdown and analysis! Bottom line, it comes down to the person and honest needs of equipment. I will NEVER recoup the cost of my home gym compared to what my wife and I were paying for our commercial memberships. With that said, I would make the same decision 100 times again to go with the home gym. One of the best investments I've made. I also didn't go for budget items because I was particular about equipment, BUT, I could still train well with some of the cheaper options had I decided to go that route. For most people, the home gym makes more sense cost-wise using more budget-friendly equipment options. The biggest factor for us in favor of the home gym is the time savings. You cannot replace the convenience of having the equipment in your own home and being able to control the environment whenever you want to use it. We don't have a problem with motivation to use it so it just makes more sense for us. It would be great to hear your wife's thoughts in the next video.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +5

      She's slowly becoming more of the channel so it's nice to hear that comment! You make some good points and I also love my home gym so no complaints from me.

  • @lakhshyalakey8078
    @lakhshyalakey8078 Před 3 lety +7

    Your channel deserves a lot more subs ❤️

  • @jater10
    @jater10 Před 2 lety +9

    Both home and gyms away from home have their place. As much as I favor home gyms better, not everyone has the resources ($$$) and space to own one. For many, a commercial gym may be more convenient, closer to home or work, and cheaper long run.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +2

      Exactly right and what I was sarcastically joking about in the video. Great solution for some, not for everyone

  • @birdmanh2197
    @birdmanh2197 Před 2 lety +8

    I HIGHLY recommend the Titan T-2 Squat Rack for basement/low clearance areas....it comes in a short version so all us Cellar-Dwellers that don't have 8+ft of headroom can squeeze in a fully functional rack.
    Excellent video, keep it up Gluck!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks I'm trying! Titan does have the 71" height on that one but most companies also do an 80" which is under 7'

    • @devthegod298
      @devthegod298 Před 2 lety

      Would it be good in an apartment ?

  • @eli9478
    @eli9478 Před 2 lety +4

    A home gym is great for people who are self motivated!

  • @SwatBeatsOfficial
    @SwatBeatsOfficial Před rokem +2

    For me it's about being able to get in a few sets before going out to dinner or work. Just the convenience of being able to train everyday withouthaving to drive 20+ minutes to the gym. I might still keep my gym membership so I can do the stuff I can't at my home gym (for now)

  • @TNT580
    @TNT580 Před 3 měsíci

    This is one of the best, most honest videos I've seen weighing the pros and cons of each. Honestly it will come down to a lot of factors, including whether you like socializing, want to roll out of bed and into the gym at 7, or put up with germs juvenile behavior to boot in a gym. Of course, you're not likely to meet Ms Right in your garage without some help.

  • @baylee0831
    @baylee0831 Před 3 lety +2

    You’ve inspired me to build a huge home gym in my one bedroom NYC apartment! Will send pics :)

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      You should get the kid's barbell, that's all you can handle

  • @LukesGarageGym
    @LukesGarageGym Před 3 lety +2

    Great video to help people figure out the pros and cons of both!! I will always stay firm with how much of an impact a garage gym has made on me!! But I get both sides too!

  • @BarbellSanctuary
    @BarbellSanctuary Před 3 lety +5

    Great Video once again. Taking Covid out of the equation, I've bought and sold enough equipment to pay for everything in my gym. Now, my gym isn't the fanciest but that's how I like it. And, as per my channel, I build a lot of gear. I'm actually thinking of building a wood rack and selling my metal one.
    And lastly,,,,,, I think your like/dislike of people plays a factor in going commercial or home gym haha.

  • @matthewschultz284
    @matthewschultz284 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for another good video! I tend to be a loaner at the gym when I train and tend to get annoyed if someone wants to talk. LOL! So a home gym feels like a good/natural transition. Your budget gym video was very helpful ($1000). Although I exceeded that by about 30%, I'll only have to cry once...

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +3

      Nobody talks to me there either. I can't tell if I'm just too focused or intimidating haha but I did like aspects of it. That's ok I'm at 10x that budget atm...

  • @michaelrachmiel8709
    @michaelrachmiel8709 Před 3 lety +2

    Just a few other benefits of a home gym.
    1. Saving driving time to and from the gym.
    2. The music or tv is your choice.
    3. The biggest for you don't need to take your kid to the gym and put him in child care or one patents needs to stay home to watch the kid.
    Anyway good video and keep them coming.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      I didn't even think of the music! And that's a good point whereas a YMCA and others can watch your kids it's someone else watching them (though maybe some think of it as a pro)

  • @ttitschinger
    @ttitschinger Před 2 lety +12

    I never brush or oil my bars, the rust builds character

  • @JoelP1961
    @JoelP1961 Před 2 lety +5

    Home gym all the way, I’ve went full circle. Started training at home then went to commercial gyms for many years. I’ve always had home gym equipment though, I’ve spent the last 3 years upgrading then upgrading some more !😂

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      And draining that account along with me 😂 but hey I'm doubling the size of my gym so let's enjoy the ride!

  • @satrianirocks
    @satrianirocks Před rokem +1

    For a while I regretted spending so much and had a hard time getting into the zone training at home. But now I find Im really happy that I can workout without getting annoyed by the under 40 crowd and I can split up my workouts throughout the day however I like. I can do short cardio sessions after each meal or 2 a day training. Things I would never do if I have to drive 40 mins each time to the gym.

  • @justin3993
    @justin3993 Před 2 lety +3

    Home gyms are the best! I look at it like a laundry room. Sure, the laundromat/dry cleaners will clean your clothes better but you still want a washer and dryer. Just yesterday my son woke up from his nap in the middle of my workout. No problem, take care of the kid and push the rest of rest of workout later. Good as gold! Loving your content btw!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +2

      It is a great thing to have! Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it

  • @jc0609
    @jc0609 Před 2 lety +1

    I get a workout in before I shower in the morning and it saves so much time

  • @joecowan3719
    @joecowan3719 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice comparison video! A lot of your cons for homegym are based on the location being a garage. I wonder if another video on the pros and cons of picking a garage, unfinished or finished basement/spare bedroom vs cheap or well equipped commercial gym and equipment choices such as rack height etc. If your style of training is X these sre the pros and cons of each location. Looking forward to today's video! Thanks!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      That's a great idea. Thank you!

  • @eli9478
    @eli9478 Před 2 lety +5

    One of the best decisions I've made.
    My favorite things about having a home gym are that I don't have to wait for equipment and I don't have to deal with all the nonsense that goes on at a commercial gym lol

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +2

      Can't argue with that but I thought you were going to say your best decision was subscribing 😭

    • @eli9478
      @eli9478 Před 2 lety +3

      That's a good decision too!
      Keep up the great content👍

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +2

      @@eli9478 glad I could bully you into that one

    • @eli9478
      @eli9478 Před 2 lety +1

      Lol

  • @Mark-sn6kh
    @Mark-sn6kh Před 3 lety +3

    IMO it depends on your goals. I focus on the big basic lifts. Squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press, and then accessories. But
    , I also have heavy sandbags, a giant tire, farmers carries, etc., that I couldn’t really find at most commercial places around here,

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      You're right there which is a point we've hit on in other videos (and I might've mentioned or cut out here?). Both styles of gyms have things the other doesn't typically replicate.

  • @danielgauthier2072
    @danielgauthier2072 Před 3 lety +4

    "You may want to get a second bar" **looks nervously/proudly over at my 13th barbell hanging below the other 12**

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm up to 3 but 2 more on the way... 13 though... That's impressive

  • @brazenbull636
    @brazenbull636 Před 2 lety +1

    At 5 years into truck driving, I'm finally back into working out. I got ALMOST everything I really need after around $1750 invested, and I use it consistently.
    500lbs worth of Biggins plates
    Rogue Boneyard Bar
    Titan Dumbell handles
    Rep Fitness AB3000 bench
    Cheap eBay bench press rack
    Marcy exercise bike
    Just a pull up/dip setup and I'll complete for the foreseeable years.
    (no room for a squat rack atm)

  • @LetsPlaywithDDae
    @LetsPlaywithDDae Před 3 lety +1

    You have my same sense of humor.
    I’m surprised you didn’t end the video with a $2500 vs 4 years of gym membership.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      I tend to make videos too long so I drew a hard line after the build and really debated even having the build. I'll have to check out your videos if we have similar humor (the best kind)

  • @321gpower
    @321gpower Před 3 lety +1

    I m from India, ur videos are great n good work. 1 point also needs to add, travel time is also a point that needs to mention, 1X from home to Gym and 1X from Gym to Home = total 2X, which is very useful when we have a Home Gym.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      True for some travel time is a thing but for me I was always able to find close gyms. Thanks! Hope you're enjoying them

  • @TrenbologneSandwich
    @TrenbologneSandwich Před 2 lety +1

    Okay, I don't want you to cry, I'll subscribe. Your videos are pretty good too

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      I've been crying for months and can finally stop

    • @TrenbologneSandwich
      @TrenbologneSandwich Před 2 lety +1

      @@GlucksGym I'm so sorry I didn't subscribe sooner, if I had known about your channel sooner I certainly would have!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      It's ok I appreciate it, seriously

  • @Johnpolitis
    @Johnpolitis Před 3 lety +5

    Very good video with great detail. I have a complete home gym including commercial Stairmaster. But I always keep a a couple of gym memberships on hand because I get bored training home and a commercial gym is much more motivating for me. One thing mentioned in this video that very few people mention is the importance of air quality. 8 out of 10 people with home gyms do not have an air purifier or air exchanger. The commercial gyms have high ceilings and air circulates much more free. When I built my home gym at home the first thing I did was install an air exchanger and air purifier before installing anything else . And, this is also a high cost of a home gym. As anyone with a home will say, a home gym is a never complete lol

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      Agreed. I'm also debating going to a commercial a month or two a year (or something) because of various reasons

    • @fs3994
      @fs3994 Před 2 lety

      I'm lucky to live in country where we don't have a problem with air quality in my garage gym. And also no neighbors close enough to be bothered by how loud I listen to my music. But the best part of a home gym is my gym my rules.

    • @bigmig5150
      @bigmig5150 Před 2 lety

      Great mention about the air quality.

  • @aaronlifts92
    @aaronlifts92 Před 3 lety +2

    There are few things as satisfying in life as making a level deadlift platform in your slanted garage. I feel like I could create a perpetual motion machine after that triumph.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha that I haven't had to deal with

    • @aaronlifts92
      @aaronlifts92 Před 3 lety

      @@GlucksGym putting it to use. This probably would have gotten me nasty looks in a commercial gym.
      czcams.com/users/shortsWNLks_SHmSg?feature=share

  • @brofessor3115
    @brofessor3115 Před 2 lety +1

    I built my home gym during the Covid crises. Now I like working out at home. I don't miss those days of the commercial gym, waiting to get to stations like bench press, or squat racks. I would commonly see gym users hogging equipment, talking on cell phones at a work out station, hanging their towel and water bottle at a station and walking away to superset somewhere else. Or using the bench press to do one arm sitting bicep curls and talk on the phone. I could go on and on.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      Now you can be that guy at home! Haha there's definitely some pros to a home gym and I love mine though I do also admit my home gym isn't perfect and can't compete in some ways.

  • @yungdro1972
    @yungdro1972 Před 2 lety +2

    Love your space. I have been contemplating moving my gym to my garage but I have too much crap out there. Tools, shelves, mower, shop vac, etc. I am using a 10x10 spare bedroom currently. Space is running out. Never plan on going back to a commercial gym.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      That's the problem... The space. Luckily Wynie is allowing me to take over another bay but that we ever park in there anyway.

  • @kayjay309
    @kayjay309 Před 9 měsíci

    I have a small home gym and i can't wait to sign up for commercial gym again. After 3 years i kinda hit the dead end, and there's so much more space and variety at the big gym. Plus you pay for extra room when you have a home gym, so i guess each to their own.

  • @shahjehan
    @shahjehan Před 2 lety

    Excellent video. New subscriber.

  • @chuckyfox9284
    @chuckyfox9284 Před 2 lety +2

    For me it's an easy decision. I currently make 42€/h after taxes. It takes me an extra hour to work out in a commercial gym. I work out 5 times a week. In a year I save over 10k€ in time. My home gym was 3,5k€.

  • @rickregen1060
    @rickregen1060 Před 3 lety +2

    It's funny you talked about distractions. I had a bird in my garage this morning. Right away it crapped on my rack. I spent 20 minutes chasing it around. Finally gave up. Then it started singing nonstop. Those things are surprisingly loud in a confined space. I even got the pellet gun out before I finally just figured I will end up shooting a hole in something. The bird won. No workout this morning

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Ahhaah that's the best comment over ever gotten. One got into mine last week and crapped all over my dumbbells. I just opened everything and left, the bird always wins

  • @TOXIC-jq3ry
    @TOXIC-jq3ry Před rokem +2

    All I'm saying is I can't lift naked at the public gym. I also can't go to the public gym anymore.
    In all seriousness, I live on a military base, the gym is free and they have everything you could ever need. I just have home gym fever because I'm tired of waiting on equipment to free up. I'll go in for leg day, and my squat is my first lift so I can go all out on squats so I'm not too tired later in the workout, and when all the racks are being used, I have no choice but to put squatting off and then I'm too tired to get all my reps or I have to drop weight.

  • @aaronlifts92
    @aaronlifts92 Před 3 lety +3

    Home gyms are great when you want to deadlift like an animal and make as much noise as you'd like. Also, the more chalk on the equipment, the less chalk I have to keep putting on my hands.

  • @pattyb8904
    @pattyb8904 Před 2 lety

    Question of the ages!!

  • @nickbenassutti9855
    @nickbenassutti9855 Před 3 lety +3

    THANK YOU DADDY GLOCKY🐐🙏🏼❤️

  • @RB.4125
    @RB.4125 Před 10 měsíci

    I only have few kettlebells and dumbbells to use and during winter I used them to put more weight on my car to have better traction on the road during snow days. But then again I don’t know if that will qualify as a home gym but it works for me.

  • @DPerezmedia
    @DPerezmedia Před 3 lety +2

    I think home gym works best if you're doing Squat, Bench, Deadlift, HIIT, or CrossFit type workouts. If you're looking to do more traditional bodybuilding work and using machines like Hack Squat, Leg Press, Lying Leg Curls etc, I think the cost and space eventually becomes prohibitive for most to outfit in a "garage".

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +2

      I agree if you're going to that degree though I've seen some crazy setups. I did have a comment about bodybuilding in there but it got cut.

  • @ryanstucke7811
    @ryanstucke7811 Před 3 lety +1

    I love the convenience of a home gym and the socializing of the gym

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +4

      I forgot about the social aspects of a commercial gym but maybe that's because nobody talks to me 😢

    • @mikeb9396
      @mikeb9396 Před 2 lety

      The social aspect gets in the way of training. Some folks go to train, some folks go to yack, and the yackers wind up sitting on equipment interfering with a persons workout while trying to impress a young lady.

  • @nickbenassutti9855
    @nickbenassutti9855 Před 3 lety +2

    Nothing like home gym workouts🙏🏼

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Yea being alone is great 😂😭

  • @rquattro11
    @rquattro11 Před 3 lety

    Great thing about a home gym is you can make just about any equipment to keep the cost low. Or because u like building stuff. I have built a dip station and a FID bench plus many others.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      DIY is a great point that I completely missed! Also reminds me of a few video ideas I had

  • @robertwardlaw3739
    @robertwardlaw3739 Před 2 lety +2

    Home gym for sure but definitely feel you that a home gym can be a little too much of a convenience. Plus it does suck to work out alone especially when starting out again. Being said, I probably spent way too much on my gym (still purchasing stuff also) in hopes that I or people I can invite over can use.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha I definitely spend a lot and am still spending. I have people that come every time (and always have Wynie) so I can't complain but it's not always rainbows and sunshine in a home gym. I still love it though.

    • @jater10
      @jater10 Před 2 lety +1

      Its good even as a home gym person to walk into other gyms once in a while especially if you plan to compete in a sport like powerlifting or weightlifting. Working out is about adapting, and its a fun challenge to get out of the cave every now and then to do so. Plus you can flex your home gym gains on the gym regulars lol.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      Yessss! Plus it can help with the motivation and inspiration

  • @henrymmaung
    @henrymmaung Před 3 lety

    love the home gym as it help push myself. i do miss the social aspect of the commercial gym for the usual are always there at 3am lol.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      That's some hardcore people at that hour!

  • @evelioguaperas
    @evelioguaperas Před 3 lety

    I'm from Spain so I don't have access to good quality affordable equipment, also I don't have a garage so a rack would rust outside. I find that the best way to go about having a home gym is going the calisthenics route and DIY. Have a pull-up bar where I can place rings and that covers about half of the excercises, also I just made a DIY cable system. The downside is I can't bench press or squat but I have ring dips and the leg days are way more interesting now. Not missing the gym at all.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Gotta work with what you have! I have some gym build videos planned with low price points that would include that type of build so it'll be interesting to hear your thoughts when they're out.

  • @chrisvoraz
    @chrisvoraz Před 3 lety +9

    I stopped going to the gym when I almost died of covid 19 a year ago, now I really miss being in good shape so I started thinking about having a home gym and your videos have been extremely helpful.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +2

      I'm glad they've been helpful and I hope the best for you! That comment was a roller-coaster, I'll be honest. You can always start small and see how it goes (into debt)

  • @TheBlah7777
    @TheBlah7777 Před 2 lety +2

    Working on making my home gym bout triple the size it is atm super happy GODs really Blessing me. Id rather have a home gym any day its been a blessing with this covid junk too.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      It's definitely nice especially now!

  • @mikeb9396
    @mikeb9396 Před 2 lety +2

    Home gym for sure. We don't have a good lifting gym in my area anymore so it's either Planet Worthless, or Anytime (you want to hit on a cougar) Fitness. My schedule prior to the lockdown was get up at 3:30 am, go to the gym by 4:00, pray heavily that the limited equipment (one power rack, no benches, one smith machine, and a bunch of cable machines) isn't being hogged, get my workout in, shower and hit the road by 6:30 for an hour and a half trip to work. Then it's work all day, drive home, and get to bed around 9:00 to start all over again.
    For the last year and a half, it's get up at 6:30, or earlier depending on schedule, work all day, shut down at 5:00, hit the basement gym, and off the equipment by ~7:00, shower, eat dinner, and have time to do something else. There are three machines which I would like to buy but won't: seated leg curl, seated leg extension, and a leg press. I would also like to replace my old lat pulldown, but what I have works.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +3

      For a situation like yours it seems like you only had one choice anyway. I love my home gym but I can't say it's for everyone

    • @mikeb9396
      @mikeb9396 Před 2 lety +2

      @@GlucksGym we had a Gold's Gym, and another serious lifting gym here, but both closed within three months of each other. For whatever reason, we cannot keep a good gym open in my neck of the woods. It was fun dusting off the old power rack, combo leg extension/curl and the lat pulldown. The hard part was getting bars, and plates. I made extensive use of the Rogue bot to get the plates. Now it's time to build the inventory of fixed dumbbells so that I can walk away from the old school spin collar dumbbells.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah those stock bots helped me a lot too though I try to not have any brand loyalty because that would make me a bad channel haha. We had anytime and the like but I couple of cooler smaller gyms too so I was always lucky there.

  • @TheEthanHunt
    @TheEthanHunt Před 2 lety +2

    Cost of gym fees + gas + tolls to gym + miles on car depreciating its value further. It adds up FAST. Time savings are oh so precious!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      It def adds up! Lots of reasons to want a home gym.

  • @Cauliflower_ears_750
    @Cauliflower_ears_750 Před 3 lety +1

    I still train at my Brazilian Jiu-jitsu school for obvious reasons but I started building a home gym before COVID19 because (according to other members at LA Fitness) I was taking too long on the squat racks. Management spoke to me several times. So I slowly began building my home gym. It was only then when I realized how crappy a lot of the equipment at commercial gyms is! Also, good luck finding a commercial gym with a multi grip bar, axle bar and a reverse hyper.
    All of those plate loaded hammer strength machines are overrated too! They're just there for some punk personal trainer to help a person count to ten.
    Home gym is where it's at!

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      It's acceptable as long as you were watching my videos in the squat rack. That's true, most don't have any specialty bars which is something I'm missing too... For now

  • @limitisillusion7
    @limitisillusion7 Před 2 lety +1

    Too late, home gym acquired. Slippery slope has started, $15 grand in credit card debt. For real though, I have a cheaper power rack and enough accessories to have no excuses. I get itches for a rack upgrade, but my 14 gauge rack is bolted to the floor and ceiling. The ceiling bracing kind of makes an 11 gauge rack obsolete if you're not squatting 700 pounds. My ceiling isn't high enough for a forever rack purchase either.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      Slippery slope is right 😂 I'm still looking at mine trying to figure out what I can add.

  • @justinallen3037
    @justinallen3037 Před 2 lety +2

    If mow the lawn, I ain't lifting lol. Thats a workout in itself. For me it is, my self drive cable broke and I never fixed it so it's all man power for pushing.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha you need a new mower my man!

  • @cinereus22
    @cinereus22 Před 3 lety

    Great video man. However, in my opinion, the bowflex sucks. It might be better to just buy dumbbell handles for half the price and you can most likely load up to 150 lbs (5 25s per side). Anyway keep up the amazing content.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      I prefer the power block but people seem to like these. You can obviously see my choice in my videos but that price is insane. I tend to hate loadable dumbbells but I might end up buying the Rogue's or another system for really heavy stuff these DBs are bankrupting me.

  • @ramon75gmail
    @ramon75gmail Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for your take. Very helpful. I’m building home gym w along Rogue equipment and a price tag $10-$12K. Is it smart to just buy top of the line equipment right away

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      Depends on your dedication and experience and by that I mean with lifting and working out at home. It's a different beast in both good and bad ways. If you're debating how worth it is you could try to start slower and look used. People are offloading stuff and though prices haven't plummeted yet there are deals out there.

    • @ramon75gmail
      @ramon75gmail Před 2 lety +1

      @@GlucksGym it’s my first go at home gym. But I hear what your saying. Start slow ….

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      @@ramon75gmail it's tough to go slow but if you decide you don't like it, and many don't, it's a less expensive experiment.

  • @carps_gym
    @carps_gym Před 3 lety

    How you gonna get an led back lights on your wall control though?

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      LED back lights add at least a plate to every lift

  • @johnnelwhite
    @johnnelwhite Před 2 lety +1

    I have home gym a still pay a 30.00 membership for commercial gym. I love to work out at home during the week after I get home so I don't have to leave back out and only go to the gym on the weekends.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      I've debated having both myself. There's pros and cons to each

    • @johnnelwhite
      @johnnelwhite Před 2 lety +1

      @@GlucksGym definitely Is especially when it's cold outside and my garage is not fully insulated commercial gym hear I come. Plus 30.00 per month is pretty good considering now new members pay almost double

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      @@johnnelwhite yeah that's not bad at all!

  • @macewindont9922
    @macewindont9922 Před rokem

    You can save a lot of money buying used on Craigslist, especially if you don't mind cleaning off rust and repainting old plates.

  • @applejm3370
    @applejm3370 Před 3 lety +1

    my home gym was total 2k for squat stand, bench, barbell, weights, platform, and spin bike

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Well done! I hope it serves you for many years!

  • @Dalynxjwz
    @Dalynxjwz Před 2 lety

    I build mine for +/- 1.5k EUR
    Squats stands up to 360Kg,
    Pulley system i hang on stairs.
    Bars+weights,
    Hex bar,
    power tower.
    I can do basicly everything i can do in a gym xept for leg press and some bullcrap excersises.

  • @nrkgalt
    @nrkgalt Před 2 lety

    If a person is new to weightlifting, a commercial gym may be a better option for a time. More experienced lifters do on occasion give suggestions to newbies. Also, if a person suffers a major injury, there is somebody available to call emergency medical services.

  • @Bambuk-lr6eh
    @Bambuk-lr6eh Před 3 lety +2

    just gonna help out with the algorithm

  • @selfhelp9175
    @selfhelp9175 Před 2 lety

    $10 Planet fitness gym membership is very hard to beat. Financially speaking, most people are probably better off with a planet fitness gym membership than owning a home gym. The pros are its open 24/7, huge amount of gym equipment to choose from, takes up no space, not responsible for any repairs (if the machines break), gym atmosphere, have free showers etc. There are only 2 cons I see with commercial gyms is that you must pay a "monthly fee" and you have to "Travel" back and forth from the gym. But in reality most people go to the gym before they start work (which is usually located on there way to their jobs). Hope this helps.

  • @davinjohnson1110
    @davinjohnson1110 Před 2 lety +4

    Wynie’s physique 🔥🔥🔥

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +2

      I had to go back and re-watch what she did in this one haha

    • @davinjohnson1110
      @davinjohnson1110 Před 2 lety +2

      @@GlucksGym lol ha ha good stuff mate!!
      I appreciate your hard work and dedication p, you’ve really helped me a lot when it comes to decision making in whether I should create a home gym, and if I do what to include in it.
      Much love from the Bahamas 🇧🇸

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety +1

      @@davinjohnson1110 thanks. Glad it's helpful!

  • @ttitschinger
    @ttitschinger Před 2 lety +2

    One thing that isn't mentioned is time. Once you have a home gym, you lose countless hours researching and debating if you should buy more equipment

  • @madman3506
    @madman3506 Před 7 měsíci +1

    my simple power rack based home gym give me better concentration and results .

  • @jesusguevara6458
    @jesusguevara6458 Před 3 lety +1

    As far as cost is concerned personally dont think its all that expensive IF you are realistic with what you do vs how strong you actually are/plan on being.
    Example: titan fitness economy barbell vs Rogue ohio power bar $110 vs $300+,700lb rating vs 190,000psi . Lets say you squat/deadlift are under 405 or hell even 315 like literally 95% of the population you don't need a super nice barbell. While obviously superior in everyway the average person looking to get in shape will/can get by with alot less. The only time you need to spend extra is if you are above a certain lvl of strength(very rare% wise anyone lifts more than 500lb on any of the big 3)and need something with a higher weight ratings/ durability. Or 2 you are immersed in the gym culture and appreciate awesome well built equipment( which lets be honest most of us). Thats why i recommend people start off with modestly priced equipment first until either you grow in strength(like make a personal goal like if u DL 405 u can now buy a powerbar) or you get into the culture and decide to step up in quality.

  • @orthodoxboxing9159
    @orthodoxboxing9159 Před 2 lety +1

    Home gym all day. Cannot be bothered to be waiting in a line to bench

  • @williamwarren3833
    @williamwarren3833 Před rokem

    To me, a home gym is more of an investment. Price of goods go up and most weights/equipment can be restored. Plus I can workout whenever I want. I've had both gym memberships and currently have a home gym. I'd say the home gym is better because of availability and resale value when I outgrow them or want to upgrade.

  • @cweatherford
    @cweatherford Před 3 lety

    Bowflex or PowerBlocks? Looking to get some now and would like at least 70 lbs. Opinions?

    • @jasoncrossman2624
      @jasoncrossman2624 Před 3 lety +2

      between those two PowerBlock is the way to go

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      Between those, poweblocks. You can add on weight later. I talk about them in a few videos but this one 9 finally forced myself to just say one thing per piece.

  • @krishnapalod7921
    @krishnapalod7921 Před 2 lety

    is it ok for buying 40kg weights and barbell and doumbell for staying fit for whole life

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      You can do a lot with those things and add on as needed though you'll probably need more plates

  • @joshdeveaux6936
    @joshdeveaux6936 Před 2 lety +3

    Privacy is worth the price no matter what IMO

  • @martagora7718
    @martagora7718 Před rokem

    Can you get a bigger chest without bench press?

  • @davel3616
    @davel3616 Před 2 lety

    T-Fox nailed one of the huge home gym benefits: childcare. Get in a legit workout while the kids are napping. If they wake up, give ‘em half an hour of tv time, no big deal. Plus they’ll work out with you as they get older.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      Can't argue there. One of the reasons I love my home gym is the convenience but that's not to say those factors don't sometimes get in the way as well

  • @willthompson8387
    @willthompson8387 Před 3 lety

    Home gym all day. Sure, limited equipment compared to a commercial gym, but its yours and working out is one of the best parts of my day so no question for me. Home gym.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      One of the parts I look forward to as well

  • @Herr2Cents
    @Herr2Cents Před rokem

    Do you evaluated equipment without being paid ?

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před rokem +1

      I think we had like 1,500 subs back then, nobody would even want to pay us 😂 We keep this thing rolling through CZcams ad revenue and the people who are generous enough to use our affiliate links but no, we don't get paid.

  • @kevinbaker5630
    @kevinbaker5630 Před 2 lety +1

    What do you do that you need that huge air compressor

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      I built that for painting trucks but honestly it blows up kids toys for the most part

  • @mariusjohansen702
    @mariusjohansen702 Před 3 lety

    Seeing as quality equipment used is quite rare here, I'd most likely get the cost of my rogue stuff back (not including shipping toll/cost). It's more that I save time traveling to a decent gym. And here I am having spent close to 23k dollars.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      You got me beat... So far. I've always been lucky enough there's decent close gym or at least there use to be so time wasn't a huge factor

    • @mariusjohansen702
      @mariusjohansen702 Před 3 lety

      @@GlucksGym well you almost have more stuff. I have 2 pairs of dumbbells, er combo rack, rogue Monster lite 4 post powerrack, lots of bars and some strongman stuff

    • @mariusjohansen702
      @mariusjohansen702 Před 3 lety

      The Vat and shipping basically is 35% of total cost

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      That's a hard pill to swallow on that cost! Sounds like a great setup though

  • @GersonAlisha
    @GersonAlisha Před 3 lety

    Remember my comment before your Chanel blows up

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      You'll have to make a few more comments so we have a better chance of remembering

  • @Krombop.M
    @Krombop.M Před rokem

    TLDR introverts should build a home gym.

  • @thesilverspot9718
    @thesilverspot9718 Před 3 lety

    King Gluck bestowing the knowledge upon us peasants 🙌🏼

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Hahaha don't give me that much credit

  • @Netrool
    @Netrool Před 3 lety

    Home gym all the way!!! If you have a house and extra space for it of course.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      Don't forget money! At least if you seem to buy too much like this one guy on youtube I know

  • @DV-dk5hd
    @DV-dk5hd Před 2 lety

    All you truly need is powerblocks up to 90lbs, adjustable bench, squat rack, good bar and second hand iron plates. just stop buying crap after that. you always think you need more stuff but you'll rarely use it after the thrill wears off. However home gyms are the F***ing Greatest for people with families though.

  • @louisvecchio3249
    @louisvecchio3249 Před 2 lety

    Forget the budget. Forget space requirements. Forget preference. The decision can be made in 5 words: YOU CAN POOP AT HOME. Pre- workout emergency shit waits for no man 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @markhalstead2386
    @markhalstead2386 Před 3 lety

    Is your home gym heated and cooled?

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety

      That's an offensive question! And... No but I'm working on it because when I bought the place the garage didn't have insulation it was just empty so I've been slowly building

    • @markhalstead2386
      @markhalstead2386 Před 3 lety

      @@GlucksGym Thanks. I need to insulate mine too and may not have heat or cooling for a while.

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 3 lety +1

      @@markhalstead2386 if you want to get it done faster don't start a CZcams channel it's a terrible idea

  • @nickbenassutti9855
    @nickbenassutti9855 Před 3 lety +2

    Squatting naked😂😭😭😭

  • @dalefirebirdd
    @dalefirebirdd Před rokem

    I yell at myself lol

  • @christianaugustine9490
    @christianaugustine9490 Před 2 lety +1

    Forearms go crazy

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      I made this too long ago so I have no idea what this comment is about hahaha

    • @christianaugustine9490
      @christianaugustine9490 Před 2 lety +1

      @@GlucksGym I’m just admiring your forearms 😆

    • @GlucksGym
      @GlucksGym  Před 2 lety

      Now I gotta go rewatch it

  • @alelectric2767
    @alelectric2767 Před 3 lety

    At the end of the day you own the equipment. If you pay for a gym membership that money just went out the window.
    I also joined a basement or cave type pay as you go gym. So no monthly membership.

  • @chitownrider9247
    @chitownrider9247 Před 2 lety +1

    Commercial gym better, don’t waste room, motivation from others, no maintenance, more gear, sauna, basketball, swimming list goes on lol. I pay about $400 for 2 years at xsport

    • @orthodoxboxing9159
      @orthodoxboxing9159 Před 2 lety

      Waste room? Not an issue unless you live in an apartment. If you have a big house with big property you should be fine. Don’t need motivation from others. Maintenance? I’m a man and I have tools. I have a debit card to buy gear if I need it. Never used a sauna or have any interest. I have a basketball hoop in my garage. I have a pool in my backyard.