How to Build a Cheap Home Gym

1) Olympic Barbell:

The Olympic barbell needs to be about 28 or 29 millimeters in diameters, 7 ft in length, and about 20 kg in weight.

Make sure it has standard knurling.
2) Weight Plates

Get regular iron or vinyl plates if you’re want to minimize costs.

Weigh them before you buy them (they are often heavier or lighter).

Try to get plates that are standard 45 cm in diameter because shorter plates interfere with deadlift form.
3) Squat Rack

You cannot do heavy squats without a rack.

Racks attached at the bottom are more stable but harder to move, and racks in two separate pieces are easier to move but less stable.

Depending on your space situation, you might prefer one over the other.
4) Bench

If you’re short on cash, get a flat bench. Otherwise, get an adjustable bench.

If you don’t have space or don’t want to spend money, you could just skip the bench altogether. (Bench on the floor)
5) Pull Up Bar

A pullup bar is very cheap and fits right in any one of your door frames in your house, so there’s no reason not to get one.

Get the smallest size you can that will fit tightly in the door frame. And get a good quality one.
6) Accessories

You will also want to get some good weightlifting shoes, a flat training shoe, a weightlifting belt, and some chalk to keep your hands dry on the bar (this reduces callus formation on your palms and gives you a more secure grip).
You can follow @LifeMathMoney.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:

By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.