Home/Basement/Garage Gym Pictures?

[PatrioticDisorder]

Who here trains at home? I'm looking for some pictures and tips for setting up a gym in tight space. I'm about 2 years away from buying a house but when I do it will be a garage gym set up (south Florida, no basements, will need air conditioning as well, so if someone has advice on how to best set that up I'd love to hear about it), 2 stalls so the space will be like 20x20. This will not be a cross fit or powerlifting gym (I do deadlift and squat however), it will be set up for bodybuilding.

Wish list:

Power rack with last pull down/low row with land mine, the following is what I have in mind:

http://www.ironcompany.com/fusion-se...half-cage.aspx

Cable cross over (adjustable for height), not sure what model I want except I want pin selected weight stack (not plate loaded)

Smith Machine, again open to suggestions here, I'd want something solid.

Preacher or preferably preacher/spider curl combo)

Seated calf raise machine

Leg press/Hack squat combo

Glute/ham developer

Sit up bench

Now I'm thinking if I put the power rack on one side of the room, smith machine directly opposite the power rack I'd have room to fit the cable cross over in between them (saving some room) and I'd be able to fit the other pieces in there. Is this possible or am I delusional?

The rest of the gym would consist of various bars & cable attachments. For Dumbbells I think I'd go with the old school standard weights as they are smaller than Olympic Dumbbells.

[Vic303]

Here is our home set up. 8'x10' area with 3/4" plywood covering laminate flooring on the slab. Rubber matting on top.









We have a lot more plates now, and a couple small curl bars too. DL's are done outside this area so that two people can work out at the same time.

[BuzzinSATX]

Here is our home set up. 8'x10' area with 3/4" plywood covering laminate flooring on the slab. Rubber matting on top.

We have a lot more plates now, and a couple small curl bars too. DL's are done outside this area so that two people can work out at the same time.

Nice set up, but be careful with rubber mats if you have any moisture. The rubber can trap moisture, causing mold/milder issues. Not saying it won't work, but keep an eye on it...

[wild_wild_wes]

Do you really need all that machinery?

My Monster Lite rig:


Cage
Platform
Bar
Iron
Bench
+
Squats/Deadlifts/Bench Press/Overhead Press/Pendlay Rows/Chin-ups

What else is needed?

[Lacos]

Nice set up, but be careful with rubber mats if you have any moisture. The rubber can trap moisture, causing mold/milder issues. Not saying it won't work, but keep an eye on it...

What is the benefit rubber mats versus bare concrete slab?

[Vic303]

It's quieter with the rubber mats. It covers the ugly plywood and prevents splinters. If it is the right type and thickness of matting, it can protect the slab when you drop the weights, especially if you don't have a lot of bumper plates.

[Abraham]

I train at home and highly recommend it.

Going to a gym is a giant pain and you have to share.

Plus, wear and tear on your vehicle, gas cost, subject yourself to a vehicle accident, gym dues and rules.

At home, when I'm ready to work out I don't have to wait for some dude to get done so I can use the equipment. Or listen to his crappy music. Or the gym's crappy music.

Or put up with someone blabbing on their phone, or sitting on bench b.s.ing with another gym member.

Or..., wait, the list of reasons to train at home is endless...

Of course, if you train at home, you won't be able to show off (if you're into that) or meet women or socialize, which I think many actually go there for those reasons.

If, you're serious about training and not for all the b.s. reasons some go to a gym, home is perfect.

[Kyohte]

This is not aimed at Shorts, as he is using the Smith machine and cables as they were intended to be used.

I was always steered away from Smith machines. I have yet to see a need for them with exception for those who cannot safely use a power rack. Most of the big name lifters, both olympic and power, do not use them.

Cables seem to be predominantly a bodybuilder (manscaping) thing. I think the machine linked above is inferior to a sturdy power rack, olympic bar, and adjustable bench.

If you don't have physical limitations, stick to barbell training for strength and dumbells if you need auxillary work.

Just my worthless 2 cents.

[wigbones]

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It's a little crowded but it gets the job done. With the car moved out on the other side of the garage from time to time it's much easier to maneuver. Either way it fits my need and after getting used to it I can do a wide variety of exercises and workouts.

[Shorts]

This is not aimed at Shorts, as he is using the Smith machine and cables as they were intended to be used.

I was always steered away from Smith machines. I have yet to see a need for them with exception for those who cannot safely use a power rack. Most of the big name lifters, both olympic and power, do not use them.

Cables seem to be predominantly a bodybuilder (manscaping) thing. I think the machine linked above is inferior to a sturdy power rack, olympic bar, and adjustable bench.

If you don't have physical limitations, stick to barbell training for strength and dumbells if you need auxillary work.

Just my worthless 2 cents.

You make a valid point and it actually is one that I hold myself. If it weren't for the one arm I would be running a power rack only. Cost alone is a glaring factor. Setup is another,