Your dream home gym

AigreDoux
AigreDoux Posts: 594 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What would you include in your dream home gym?

I currently have a setup in a spare bedroom, but it is very tight. My husband and I have decided to finish part of our basement in order to move the equipment down there.

Equipment I already have:
Power rack PPR200x power rack with chin up bar
Rogue barbell
Rogue bumper plates
Assorted old iron plates in lower weights
Powerblock dumbbells (5-50 lbs)
Incline bench
Foldable reverse hyper
Very very old treadmill (would replace this)
Assorted resistance bands
TRX

The space in the basement is pretty large. What else would you add in your dream gym?
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  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    Arc Trainer, Bosu Ball, Skipping Rope.....HOT TUB!!!!!!
  • singletrackmtbr
    singletrackmtbr Posts: 644 Member
    Mine is in my garage in New England. I dream of better insulation.
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    In addition to the half cage with pull up bar, Olympic bar + weights, bumper plates, and dumbbells I have, I'd like:

    More ceiling height
    Cable rig
    More dumbbells in a range of weights
    More oly plates
    Platform
    A full cage with pull up bar
    TRX set up
    Tires and tire flipping space
    Indoor track
    Stationary bike
    Hot tub
    A cooperative spine

    Basically I want a commercial gym that's mine and mine only :p
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited January 2017
    I pretty much have all I want/need now.

    Total Gym
    dumbbells (10 - 25 lbs)
    basketball hoop and ball
    bike
    chainsaw, maul and ax
    weed eater, hoe, shovel tiller and large garden
    95+ acres of mountainous forest, and good hiking shoes
  • shagerty777
    shagerty777 Posts: 185 Member
    Other than a good treadmill I think you have what I would consider my perfect gym set up.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    I'd also want a cable station, some heavier dumbbells, and preferably a deadlift platform. But that's probably about it.
  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    An oly set with squat rack and bumper plates, ceiling height, trx, hot tub, squatting shoes, knee sleeves....but definitely the hot tub. ;)
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    Iron master dumbbells are where it's at. I love those things.
  • chocolate_owl
    chocolate_owl Posts: 1,695 Member
    This
    AigreDoux wrote: »
    What would you include in your dream home gym?


    Equipment I already have:
    Power rack PPR200x power rack with chin up bar
    Rogue barbell
    Rogue bumper plates
    Assorted old iron plates in lower weights
    Powerblock dumbbells (5-50 lbs)
    Incline bench
    Foldable reverse hyper
    Very very old treadmill (would replace this)
    Assorted resistance bands
    TRX

    Plus this
    TR0berts wrote: »
    I'd also want a cable station, some heavier dumbbells, and preferably a deadlift platform. But that's probably about it.

    Plus three different types of foam rollers, a kettlebell set, and a separate area with a wood floor and a TV for pilates, yoga, and Zumba.

    But this is all serious fantasy because I live on the second floor in a small condo. Home gym ain't ever happening.
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    edited January 2017
    singletrackmtbr wrote: »
    Mine is in my garage in New England. I dream of better insulation.

    Same for me. Except I want AC in my garage (Las Vegas). I have mostly all the equipment I need already: pull up bar, dip bars, suspension straps, floor pad, jump rope. In my dreams I'd have the money for a commercial quality rower...but the AC will come first.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    A replica of the Glute Lab in my basement, complete with Bret Contreras :)
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    edited January 2017
    Similar to @_dracarys_ more ceiling height and my workouts NOT relegated to the basement because all the weight lifting equipment "is ugly".

    A concept2 rower would be a dream, as well as more plates and rebuilding the platform all proper-like.
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    singletrackmtbr wrote: »
    Mine is in my garage in New England. I dream of better insulation.

    Check out the Fahrenheat heaters on amazon. I just installed one and it heats up my whole garage from freezing in minutes. A bit pricy but well worth it.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    I have an old bowflex ultimate that will be departing soon, dumbbells, chinup bar, TRX, elliptical and a weighted vest lol. Gotta start somewhere.

    I'll be researching home gyms, adding a bar and plates and maybe a dip station.

    Whatever decent I can fit into my cold, dark basement.

    In New England lol.
  • AigreDoux
    AigreDoux Posts: 594 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    A replica of the Glute Lab in my basement, complete with Bret Contreras :)

    Maybe I should buy a hip thruster!
  • 35dollars
    35dollars Posts: 832 Member
    edited January 2017
    Powercage
    Inclinable bench
    Bar catcher thing for bench, (to avoid having to keep messing around with power cage setup) Something like one of these:
    MIRAFIT-HD-Adjustable-Weight-Lifting-Rack-Gym-Bench-_1.jpg

    Multiple-angle chin-up bar, eg 61Aab7usk%2BL._SL1500_.jpg
    6' & 7' Olympic bars & a bunch of weights
    EZ curl Olympic bar
    Set of olympic weights and weight rack
    Lifting platform for deadlifts
    A TRX rack with 3 TRX sets at different heights to avoid having to keep changing them
    Pair of Olympic rings
    TACX Vortex turbo trainer
    Laptop for ZWIFT or other bike plans
    Some form of calf-raise machine - standing or seated

    If we're really pushing the boat out:
    some sort of twin cable set up and a rack of dumb-bells
    a Dyson heater/cooler
    Concept rower
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    Spotter straps work wonders. Here is my setup. Need to paint my walls haha.

    7xizhetc4x6d.jpg


  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    Also want to upgrade my plates soon since I'm just about maxing out my sleeve length with deadlifts. Some eliko or rogue competition plates someday.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    I've got everything that I need already but to make it "ideal," I'd love to have 2-3x's the space (w/o giving up the rest of my garage) plus a 20' rope climb. Still thinking about ways to set up a rope climb.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    My ideal would include a 25 yd lap pool.
    You have a great list already, and additional great suggestions. You also might want to consider a stability ball, med ball, and battle rope.
  • AmandaDanceMore
    AmandaDanceMore Posts: 298 Member
    Nice weather, a good view, and plenty of sunshine. Bonus points if there's a nice place to throw down the yoga mat.

    I hate gyms, so, maybe minus a lap pool, I'd just prefer to be able to walk, run, and cycle outside.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,577 Member
    For me, it would probably lean more toward the cardio side of things ...

    -- treadmill
    -- Concept2 Rowing machine
    -- a better trainer than I have now (not that mine is bad ... in fact it has been surprisingly good and durable) but I'd like to be able to have it be somewhat more realistic and hook up to Zwift
    -- a spin bike ... just for something different
    -- a lap pool


  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    My dream home gym would include:

    A high end treadmill
    A good rowing machine
    A very good spin bike
    A 25 yrd lap pool or an endless pool

    A dumbell/barbell set

    and a Sauna

    Luckily the gym I am a member of has all of these.
  • Cylphin60
    Cylphin60 Posts: 863 Member
    Cylphin60 wrote: »
    I have an old bowflex ultimate that will be departing soon, dumbbells, chinup bar, TRX, elliptical and a weighted vest lol. Gotta start somewhere.

    I'll be researching home gyms, adding a bar and plates and maybe a dip station.

    Whatever decent I can fit into my cold, dark basement.

    In New England lol.

    I'll be adding to my equipment tomorrow. Dicks Sporting Goods has a $189usd deal on a 300 lb weight set.

    http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10793623&redirectfrmcatfam=true&prevCatId=115787206&prevcp=4406646.70516396.4413986

    This will be my first foray into heavier weights in 30+ years. This will be interesting lol.
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    edited January 2017
    My dream home gym would include a fully landscaped indoor running and cycling track. I think I would need a much bigger house. I am pretty happy with my full rack, barbell set, and bench. A lower bench and a well reinforced floor would be nice. I am absolutely terrified of accidentally dropping a deadlift through my OSB floor. If I had more space and a good floor a set of bumper plates could be fun.

    Edit: The indoor track would have a pool and a hot tub too.
  • Honeythighs
    Honeythighs Posts: 22 Member
    Wood floors, floor to ceiling mirrors on all walls, surround sound system, ballet Barre, never ending supply of fresh coconut water.
  • VKetoV
    VKetoV Posts: 111 Member
    Trap/Hex bar & squat machine
    Dreaming of building one for now, but maybe in 10 years? Getting by with the basics for now (adjustable dumbbells, pull up bar, & desk treadmill)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,968 Member
    A Bodycraft Jones rack
    20 45's, 2 35's, 2 25's 4 10's, 4 5's and 2 2.5's in plates
    A leg press and lying leg curl machine
    Adjustable bench
    Dumbell rack from 5-100lbs in 2.5lbs increments
    Pulldown and cable row machine
    Treadmill
    Stepmill
    Elliptical
    Stationary bike
    Hanging 240lbs bag
    TRX

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    AigreDoux wrote: »
    What would you include in your dream home gym?

    I currently have a setup in a spare bedroom, but it is very tight. My husband and I have decided to finish part of our basement in order to move the equipment down there.

    Equipment I already have:
    Power rack PPR200x power rack with chin up bar
    Rogue barbell
    Rogue bumper plates
    Assorted old iron plates in lower weights
    Powerblock dumbbells (5-50 lbs)
    Incline bench
    Foldable reverse hyper
    Very very old treadmill (would replace this)
    Assorted resistance bands
    TRX

    The space in the basement is pretty large. What else would you add in your dream gym?

    Carpet, a big screen television with full surround sound audio, fans, mats under all the equipment - oh wait, I already have all of that. >:)
  • bisky4
    bisky4 Posts: 12 Member
    A hot bloke who is fairly ripped who is great at massage!! Along with my elliptical trainer, bike and weights. And Air-conditioning in my shed, at the moment its 40 degrees Celcius.

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