Beginner's Guide to Strength Equipment: Build Your Home Gym

Coop from Garage Gym Reviews joins us to discuss the basic strength training equipment you need to get started. In this video, he gives recommendations for squat racks, barbells, deadlifting platforms and more.

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ROGUE R-3 POWER RACK: https://bit.ly/2MlAjKJ
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CAP BARBELL:
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ROGUE B&R 2.0 BAR: https://bit.ly/2MaiNcQ
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TITAN FITNESS OLYMPIC PLATES: https://bit.ly/2Oqg3EO
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN DEADLIFT PLATFORM: https://bit.ly/2OsFea1

Coop from Garage Gym Reviews joins us to discuss the basic strength training equipment you need to get started. In this video, he gives recommendations for squat racks, barbells, deadlifting platforms and more.

The Power Rack
You need a solid, well-constructed squat stand or power rack. Stands are designed to lay upon your platform, and racks are designed to be anchored to bolts in the floor. Coop suggests a power rack with safety arms or pipe safeties so that you can also bench press safely. Also consider the spacing for the J-hooks - smaller gaps are better, because they will be more custom to what you need.

He recommends the Titan T3 (budget option) or Rogue R3 (gold standard).

The Barbell
Don’t skimp on the barbell - cheap barbells bend and will need to be replaced. The barbell should be of good quality, with a center knurl and not too thick in diameter.

Coop suggests a few options from Cap (OB86PBCK or Cap Boss Barbell; budget option) and Rogue (B&R 2.0 or Ohio Power Bar).

The Flat Bench
We suggest that you don’t skimp on this either. A good bench needs to safely support you and the weight in your hands during a bench press. Coop recommends a bench with a fatter pad, and gives two options of well-made, good quality flat benches. Be sure to choose a flat bench with the standard height of 17 inches.

He recommends the Rep Fitness Fb 5000 or the Rogue Flat Utility Bench 2.0.

Weight Plates
You can purchase bumper plates or iron plates. Bumper plates are necessary for Olympic lifting, but iron plates are more readily available on the used market.

You can save money here, if you can find them used on Craigslist. For newer plates, you can look at Titan Fitness cast iron plates or Rogue machined plates for an upgrade. More expensive plates equal more precise weight (closer to what they say they are).

You will also need fractional plates smaller than the typical 2.5lb plate. A good set of fractionals will go all the way down to 1/4lb plates, which will be useful as you become more advanced as a lifter. MicroGainz is a great place to find fractional plates.

The Platform
You’ll need a platform for deadlifting and/or Olympic weightlifting. You can save money on a deadlifting platform by building your own. Horse stall mats (available at agricultural stores like Tractor Supply or your local feed store) stack perfectly on top of plywood. If you choose to purchase an already-made platform from Rogue, or another equipment supply company, expect to spend more money.

If you want to purchase a platform, both Rogue and Titan sell deadlift frames.

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