Some people buy motorcycles - I decided to build a garage gym as a mid-life present to myself. I’m considering placing this crazy expensive (as for myself) order. I am certainly overdoing it, but I don’t want to hear anymore suggestions “get couple of dumbbells first”, etc. Also, I want to avoid shipping charges. This is supposed to be the one-time, large gym order. Here is my shopping cart that I am working on for couple of months.
What would you remove? What would you add? Any other suggestions for building garage gym?
Thanks,
J.B.
Rogue RM-6 Monster Rack 2.0 - 2210$
Rogue AB-3 Adjustable Bench - 935$
The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel - 350$
320LB Color Training Plate 2.0 Set - 915$
Rogue Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set: 5 - 50lbs - 660$
Rogue Adjustable Monolift - Monster - 325$
37.5LB Change Plate Set - 181$
Rogue Abram GHD 2.0 - 695$
RH-2M Rogue Hyper (I have back pain, and no space for standalone hyper) - 625$
Hyper Roller Attachment (I read this may be unnecessary) - 245$
Rogue Curl Bar - 195$
Rogue Arm Blaster - 56.50$
Rogue Monster Landmine - 118$
Rogue Monster Matador - 140$
XM-43M Monster Multi Grip Crossmember - 182$
Rogue Parallel Landmine Handle - Fat Grip - 62.50$
Rogue Monster Grip Triangle (will build lat pulldown) - 53.50$
Rogue Vertical Bar Hanger - 50$
OSO Barbell Collars - 49.95$
Rogue Single Landmine Handle - 39.5$
Rogue Monster Shackle - 2x30$
Monster Band Pegs - 4 Pack - 41.50$
Mini Deadlift Bar Jack - 62.50$
Rogue Wise Crack Abmat - 45$
Total: 8297$ (around 8K is my limit)
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03-20-2017, 06:53 PM #1
Crazy expensive order at Rogue for garage gym - please help prioritize
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03-20-2017, 07:09 PM #2
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Have you thought about maybe going with a few different manufacturers and save $$ then buy more toys. For example rep fitness dumbbells or thier cpr1 rack which is basically a clone of the monster rack from rogue.
Otherwise it looks good but if your going big time I would consider a extra bar so you can have one in the rack and others for outside the rack duty. I know it's a small thing but it would be nice (kinda like a deadlift jack)Last edited by lungdogg; 03-20-2017 at 07:14 PM.
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03-20-2017, 07:22 PM #4
i have the rogue monster rack and love it. i bought some safeties for the outside of my rack, i use them all the time for work outside of the rack. i suggest building a platform for your rack, costs a few hundred dollars but well worth it. If you're space constrained may want to consider power blocks for dumbbells. I started out with 1 bar, ended up with another because it got annoying moving it all the time. not sure what safeties you have for the rack, but i went with the strap safeties. i like them because it offers me a bit more room on the rack pillars because i can adjust the height to make room for other attachments.
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03-20-2017, 09:18 PM #9
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If you have the space, the money and the inclination to use all that equipment, then i look forward to the pictures you need to post when that stuff arrives.
you could save some money on shipping at the very least by waiting until black friday, but that's a long ways off.
I think the biggest thing is to make sure you plan to use all that stuff, otherwise it'll just collect dust. especially the smaller accessories you might really consider how much you're going to use them before you pay full price for them.
Have you thought about looking online for a better deal on any of this stuff on the used market?
and buy the full sized deadlift jack, not the miniDomicron's Basement Gym and Fun House
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03-20-2017, 09:45 PM #10
Let me Revise this, with what I would get:
Rogue RML-690 - 1568$
Rogue Adjustable 2.0 - $545
Either Rogue WL Stainless or Olympic WL Bar - $695
320LB Black Training LB Plates - 950$
Rogue Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set: 5 - 50lbs - 660$ OR Powerblocks $299
Mosnter lite Strap Safety System 2.0 - $180.00
37.5LB Metal "Change" Plate Set - $55.25
Rogue Fractional Plates LBS $65
NEITHER: OR if wanted Rogue Abram GHD 2.0 - 695$ OR for saving space Floor GHD - $525
Rogue RH-2 Reverse Hyper - $795
Rogue Curl Bar - 195$
Rogue Monster Landmine - 118$ (Bar can be put in the corner or many cheaper alternatives)
Rogue Monster Matador - 140$ (Only Needed if not getting GHD)
X-43M Multi Grip Crossmember - $145 Or can be switched out from the single grip for a slight raise in price
Rogue Parallel Landmine Handle - Fat Grip - 62.50$
Rogue Monster Grip Triangle (will build lat pulldown) - 53.50$
Rogue Vertical Bar Hanger - 50$
2 Pairs OSO Barbell Collars - 49.95$
Rogue Single Landmine Handle - 39.5$
Mini Deadlift Bar Jack - 62.50$
Total: $5750.25-$6828.25 (around 8K is my limit)
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03-20-2017, 09:47 PM #11
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naw dawg go for the RM-6, that sweet UHMW, the option for swing in safeties...it's what i'd do if i bought rogue...
also maybe hold off on the dumbbells and check the used market? you might spend a little more and end up with a full set to 100Domicron's Basement Gym and Fun House
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03-20-2017, 10:01 PM #12
Im sorry dom, I'm going to have to go against you on a RM-6. I don't think it's worth the extra $800, to spend another $300 on swing-in safeties. In my opinion, the RML-690 is still somewhat overbuilt. Yes, if I had the money I would to, But the guy put a cap on his spending. He didn't come here and say he has a limitless amount to spend, what's the best of the best.
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03-20-2017, 10:45 PM #13
Maybe these changes?
•Legend Fitness Power Rack
•Legend Fitness Adj. bench
•Legend landmine
•Legend dip attachment
•Legend multi-grip pullup bar
•American Barbell SS bar
•Mech6 monolift
•37.5LB Change Plate Set - 181$
•Rogue Abram GHD 2.0 - 695$
•RH-2M Rogue Hyper (I have back pain, and no space for standalone hyper) - 625${There are other options besides Rogue for rack RHs}
•320LB Color Training Plate 2.0 Set - 915$
•Rogue Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set: 5 - 50lbs - 660$ ***{Powerblocks?}***
•{Delete?}Hyper Roller Attachment (I read this may be unnecessary) - 245$ {If you're tall than probably just go with the strap. I'm short and prefer the strap for traction}
•Rogue Curl Bar - 195$
•Rogue Arm Blaster - 56.50$
•Rogue Parallel Landmine Handle - Fat Grip - 62.50$
•Rogue Monster Grip Triangle (will build lat pulldown) - 53.50$
•***Rogue six bar holder with plastic***... you might want more bars later on
•OSO Barbell Collars - 49.95$
•***Delete***Rogue Single Landmine Handle - 39.5$ {I have this and don't like it}
•Rogue Monster Shackle - 2x30$
•Monster Band Pegs - 4 Pack - 41.50$
•Mini Deadlift Bar Jack -{I would get the full sized jack... minis are good for trap bars though}
Legend shillingLast edited by Nebamartinez; 03-20-2017 at 11:33 PM.
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03-20-2017, 10:46 PM #14
How much of this equipment have you tried out yourself and how much do you realistically think you'll use? Are you certain you want the landmine + accessories ($220 combined), curl bar + arm blaster ($250 combined), and mounted reverse hyper + roller ($870 combined!)? Do you need the bumper plates or will iron plates be fine? I noticed that the slim powerlifting competition plates are actually cheaper than the bumpers. If you've been around the block and know exactly what you want then go for it.
To echo others' thoughts, I'd hold off on the dumbbells + smaller accessories and see what you can find from other manufacturers or on the used market. I prefer pro-style dumbbells over rubber hexes, but they're not cheap. If you can find the space, I highly recommend a used commercial quality lat pulldown/low row. It can be super versatile and cover a variety of lat pulldown, seated row, tricep pushdown and bicep curl variations. Rogue sells a rack-mounted pulldown but good god is it expensive. I don't know why they don't offer a plate-loaded version to cut down on the cost a bit.
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03-21-2017, 03:58 AM #26
I used to do that.
I'd go to RogueFitness site and put all the things I'd like to have in the basket. Even if it was window shopping, I convinced myself I need most of those things.
It seems you have a lot of available space for the gym, and that's more valuable than money. Your budget is also sizeable, but unless you regularly use all of those accessories I'd trim a lot from that list, and put the money towards other items. You may even have enough money left for a decent bike.
- Rack choice is Ok, but it will eat a lot of space. My preference for that price range is custom work, but there are a lot of other options.
- Barbell is Ok if you're familiar with it. Just the one?
- Bumpers are a waste of space and money unless you regularly do Oly lifts.
- $1k for a bench is a lot. I chose a flat bench over an adjustable (pad gap), and haven't regretted it.
- Dumbbells - like others said, put that on hold.
- Hyper. Sure, if you use it regularly.
- Get Mech6 monos. Don't ask why.
- GHD - Get the Titan for half price.
- Curl bar and Arm Blaster - double negative
- Landmine and attachments - You need a lot of space around your large rack to use these. Would you use it once a week?
- 50$ collars? Sure, treat yourself. There are these, though. www - a.co/aLNmKtO
- The little things add up to a few hundreds.
My guess is that the appeal for you is to do a one-stop-shop and get all stuff at once and have it delivered together.
Nothing really wrong with that, but you better be certain that you know what you're getting and that it will be worth the money.
On the other hand, there is some fun to be had in assembling a home gym bit by bit, and it definitely opens more opportunities.
Short answer: trim all the non-essentials and put the money towards specialty barbells.
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03-21-2017, 04:12 AM #27
for the platform, i followed this guy's layout, assuming you have the room. A few tips: Weight mats can be found at tractor supply. Use 2 layers of plywood (not 1) and a top layer with mats and nice wood. He used 1 layer of plywood and it cause the two sections to be uneven. I'm OCD w/ those kind of things so adding the extra layer made it even.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gqlfWXdWVs
all the stuff will arrive in a huge semi-truck. it'll take about 3-4 weeks. expect one or two things to be damaged. rogue has excellent customer service and worked with me on any issues.
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03-21-2017, 04:40 AM #28
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03-21-2017, 04:52 AM #29
Exactly.
I realize I may be overpaying on some items, but I really don't want to spend on shipping.
- bench - yes, I was considering fat, flat Rogue bench. I will not have space for two, but the price difference is about 600$ between flat and adjustable. I will think about it.
- non-essentials - I already cut many things, and need to cut more.
Thanks for very helpful information.
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03-21-2017, 04:53 AM #30
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