I have:
a squat rack (this one: http://amzn.com/B005PNJHTW)
bench
a barbell
275# of bumper plates
5-35# dumbbells
resistance bands
a kettlebell
a slam ball
a 60# sandbag
an "over the door frame" pull-up bar
storage racks for the dumbbells and bumper plates

For cardio, I run or walk outdoors.

I have everything set up in about 1/4 of my 2 car garage.

I'm looking to add:
heavier dumbbells (eventually)
boxes for box jumps
one of those barbell pad things to make hip thrusts easier on my pelvic bone

xcalygrl wrote: »

I'm looking to add:
heavier dumbbells (eventually)
boxes for box jumps
one of those barbell pad things to make hip thrusts easier on my pelvic bone

Do you have a yoga mat? I saw a girl using one yesterday at the gym and thought it a pretty neat idea.

I have a squat cage, olympic bar and plates, a set of dumbbells (the plates I have are from 2.5lb to 45lb, the dumbbells I think go up to 35 or 45lb, can't recall), a big ball, a bench, a treadmill and some mats. In the ridiculous weather I hit the treadmill, when it's nice I either walk, run or bike outdoors. It's all set up in the basement with a TV mounted on the wall in front of the treadmill. I'm thinking about moving my rack, but that'll take some effort...so it's gonna chill where it's at for a while.

I quit my gym last fall and converted a small bedroom into my weight room. I bought a used (great condition) power cage, bench, Olympic bar & weights for $300 on Craigslist. I bought some cheap Dumbbells for Olympic weights (2.5, 5, 10, 25 & 45) & an EZ bar, some bands, yoga mat, a bar pad for hip thrusters, 2 Kettlebells. My husband got a step bench and I use the platforms to rest the barbell on for hip thrusters.I got some IKEA mirrors for the walls & painted. . Because my room is only 8.75'x 9.75' my more vertical power cage works better for me. It has safeties. My house is on a concrete slab but the room is carpeted. I didn't have to worry about the added weight of all that equipment.
I need some fractional weights-STAT!

I use this for a pad, not sure if this is what you are referring to:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11562658&ab=TopNav_Exercise_StrengthTraining_WeightBarsCollars&cp=4413986.12598195&categoryId=4417765

I need to get those fractional weights.....

So far it's been a great rack @cruisin_scrapper! It's rated for 600 pounds, which is awesome. Yesterday, I failed my squats at 210#. The safeties caught it with no problem and held it for a bit while before I unloaded the bar.

I have a bench with oly barbell and about 300+lbs of plates, the powerblock adjustable dumbbells up to 70#/ea, a pullup bar, and some resistance bands.

I would like to get a squat rack or power rack, some sort of pulley system (if not included in the rack I get), and the foam pad for thrusts.

I have a basement gym, and I am completely in love with it. We've have slowly added stuff over the years once piece at a time. I use the basics that we have-rack, bench, bar, plates, a few kbs and dbs. I recently added in some mobility drills that utilize bands and have been using those, as well as boxes my husband built for box squats.

For hip thrusters, I just use a yoga mat wrapped tightly around the bar.

I agree that mirrors can throw you off. It is better to video yourself and review afterwards or during your rests. If you want mirrors, just turn them around periodically so that you develop a better kinesthetic awareness.

Like Canadian said, you don't want to completely redo your floor with the horse stall mats. One mat is sufficient for DLs. Since you already have carpet in there, you may not even need the mat. I DL on concrete, and have one mat.

I didn't read through everyone's posts, so I apologize if this has already been mentioned. Bumper plates. Definitely get a pair of 15 lb bumper plates. That will set you up at the correct height for DLs and Pendalay Rows until you are up to using 135 (45lb bar, plus 2 45's on either side). They also come in handy during Bench.

Good Luck and post pics when it is done! I love seeing home gyms!

Here's a pic of our home gym. It's in a corner of our [massive] bedroom. We've since purchased double the plates and a few other things.

One thing I will mention about my small weight room is I'm the only one using it. With two adults in there it could be tight. I don't have a plate rack so that's on my wish list. It would free up some floor space to get my plates on a rack!

Wow, that's so nice!

Have fun! I was looking for plate racks on Craigslist before I went to bed last night.