Thread: Like Our Little DIY Home Gym? (PICS)

With the weather finally being nice, my mate and I decided to put together a little bench/squat rack and bolt a few other bits of kit in to place. It’s nothing much, but we can hit each body part with all the equipment we have now and today is the first time I’ve worked out properly since the gyms closed in January, feels good man.

Originally Posted by nattyandweak

Pull up and push up cell till the 12

I honestly got bored of doing that weeks ago

Mirin creativity with the concrete block and pulley setup. I would do something to tie the stands together though so you don't risk them getting out of alignment when you go to re-rack. Even just a 2×4 ran from one stand to the other would help.

Also the bar placement for squats seems rather a pain, like you have to do a 1/4 squat just to get under the bar. I would either trim that front board down, or put blocks under the bar to raise it up some so you don't have to clear 6" of "j-hook" on the unrack.

All you need in life tbh. How sturdy is that wooden rack?

strong torture chamber vibes lmao.. glad I live in the GOAT state been going to the gym since last May (DFS) good for you and your boyfriend though OP thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by 78novacaine

Mirin creativity with the concrete block and pulley setup. I would do something to tie the stands together though so you don't risk them getting out of alignment when you go to re-rack. Even just a 2×4 ran from one stand to the other would help.

Also the bar placement for squats seems rather a pain, like you have to do a 1/4 squat just to get under the bar. I would either trim that front board down, or put blocks under the bar to raise it up some so you don't have to clear 6" of "j-hook" on the unrack.

Cheers bro, a few good pointers. It’s the first time we’ve made anything like this. It’s actually a little taller than it looks and it slots in quite nicely. You’re right in that the wood could be cut down a few inch so that the bar doesn’t have to be placed over the top as much.

Originally Posted by MetroBrah

All you need in life tbh. How sturdy is that wooden rack?

It’s very sturdy, the buckets are solid so require effort to move, the wooden beams don’t rock at all and are fixed in place. Just requires you not to be daft throwing the bar on to it, instead just placing it on.

Originally Posted by eatmycrackers

strong torture chamber vibes lmao.. glad I live in the GOAT state been going to the gym since last May (DFS) good for you and your boyfriend though OP thanks for sharing

Thanks brah, no worries, it’s a nice little achievement.

be careful brah, i don't like the look of the squat rack but the rest seems on point meng gjdm

Originally Posted by Bigbuster1

Mirin the effort but a little worried that the rack doesn’t look sturdy enough.

Be carful brah

Originally Posted by overtrainbrah

be careful brah, i don't like the look of the squat rack but the rest seems on point meng gjdm

Cheers boys. Honestly it’s a lot more sturdy than it looks. We’ve been sensible racking with only low-moderate weight to begin with.

Originally Posted by legbroke

Srsly mirin'.

Been getting into a bit of DIY gym stuff myself (pulley cable machine, nylon strap weight harness for weighted chins on low bar). Tryna figure out how to make a dip bar, tho don't want to go too permanent/expensive.

The pulleys we’ve made are great, took a little adjusting and then adding the wood piece to avoid damaging the wall. But they’re just as good as a machine and you can adjust the weight too. Regarding the dip bar, I think you either have to bite the bullet and get something permanent, unless you buy a stand-alone dip frame.