$3k home gym

[Robocok]

I made another thread about a $3k piece of equipment that I thought was kind of cool, but not something I would invest in personally.

So hypothetically, you have $3k for a home gym. You can upgrade and get more equipment later, but this will have to work for you initially.

Assuming that everything is in stock and that there isn't a shortage of equipment like there currently is... how do you spend your $3k budget?

Here's how I would spend $3k on a home gym:
Ab wheel- $20
Olympic rings- $20
Jumprope- $20
Hanging ab/dip/pull up station-$180
Outslayer heavy bag- $200
Ironmaster adjustable dumbbells- $700 (already got mine before the shortage)
Rogue flat bench- $180
Rogue SML-1 squat stand (obviously would prefer RML-3 squat cage but it's too expensive @ $755)- $365
Barbell- $300

The remaining grand would go towards plates.

What does your $3k gym look like?

 

[JimRussel]

https://www.roguecanada.ca/rogue-co...VZXopzovTVoXw6VpIjFp_yUqR27ayiCBoC3oEQAvD_BwE

And then save more money.

 

[vision1]

What kind of facility are we working with?
Need some sort of platform / mats
$700/$3000 on adjustable dumbbells seems like an awful lot

 

[Zankou]

Rogue RML 490C rack.
Rogue flat bench
Rogue stainless steel power bar.
Dip attachment

That’s basically it. Add plates and a deadlift bar jack, maybe some rubber matting and a gigantic blue tooth speaker to blast tunes. Also an electric fan. And I guess a bigass mirror if I’m at it, to look swole and to check form.

Basically an upgraded form of what I’ve already got in my garage.

 

[Robocok]

What kind of facility are we working with?
Need some sort of platform / mats
$700/$3000 on adjustable dumbbells seems like an awful lot

Good point! I didn't even think of mats.

 

[Robocok]

What kind of facility are we working with?
Need some sort of platform / mats
$700/$3000 on adjustable dumbbells seems like an awful lot

It is but the ironmasters are soooo nice. Awesome design. I really like my powerblocks as well. It's a tough decision between the 2, but the ironmasters have an edge overall although I do like that I can change weight more quickly with the powerblock.

 

[monkeyrhythm]

I have decent flooring (basically a home made platform), a rack, olympic bar, plates, adjustable dumbbells, pullup bar, adjustable bench plus some other bits.
In addition to the standard stuff I have a Safety Squat Bar which is a useful additional/accessory option; also, a high (tall) adjustable bench which I use for seal rows.
Oh, and a second hand Trixter X-Dream bike which is pretty cool:


I'm not sure how much it all cost exactly as I've put it together gradually but $3000 is there or thereabouts.

 

[Ian Coe]

https://www.roguecanada.ca/rogue-co...VZXopzovTVoXw6VpIjFp_yUqR27ayiCBoC3oEQAvD_BwE

And then save more money.

Nice

I'd get that, plus the weights.

I like the look of the aircurve running machine things as well, but the weight and that rogue rack and mutually exclusive.

 

[TerryMCLOOPS]

3,000$ worth of McGregor FAST programming whatever that comes out to

 

[deadshot138]

https://www.roguecanada.ca/rogue-co...VZXopzovTVoXw6VpIjFp_yUqR27ayiCBoC3oEQAvD_BwE

And then save more money.

This is far more gym than OP needs

 

[deadshot138]

It is but the ironmasters are soooo nice. Awesome design. I really like my powerblocks as well. It's a tough decision between the 2, but the ironmasters have an edge overall although I do like that I can change weight more quickly with the powerblock.

Jealous of the iron masters. I have plate loaded dumbbells that nearly sever my femoral arteries when I go heavy enough.

 

[Robocok]

3,000$ worth of McGregor FAST programming whatever that comes out to

Spoiler

Spoiler

 

[Ackmed]

I'd get a FID bench instead of a flat-only one.

With a slight-incline you can also sit backwards with your "knee-armpits" on the end of the backrest and do leg extensions with a bar or 2 kettlebells.

I also wouldn't spend on a set of adjustable dumbells if on a 3k budget. Instead use olympic plates with loadable dumbell handles - you just need more 10s than usual. They don't hurt my thighs because I rest the plate's radius on the leg instead of resting the end of the sleeve.

Mini-trampoline is also a good option for low-priced cardio equipment.

 

[Robocok]

I'd get a FID bench instead of a flat-only one.

With a slight-incline you can also sit backwards with your "knee-armpits" on the end of the backrest and do leg extensions with a bar or 2 kettlebells.

I also wouldn't spend on a set of adjustable dumbells if on a 3k budget. Instead use olympic plates with loadable dumbell handles - you just need more 10s than usual. They don't hurt my thighs because I rest the plate's radius on the leg instead of resting the end of the sleeve.

Mini-trampoline is also a good option for low-priced cardio equipment.

Which FID bench?

 

[JimRussel]

This is far more gym than OP needs

A rack?

I don’t care about OP lol.

 

[deadshot138]

A rack?

I don’t care about OP lol.

I've got a rack for $400 that I can squat and bench in. Holds up to 1000lbs. Utility bench plus fat pad for $250. So $650 vs $3300. That combo rack is the dream rig tho.

 

[Ackmed]

Which FID bench?

I meant Flat-Incline-Decline bench - basically an adjustable one

 

[Ackmed]

Cheaper combo rack, not as good as the rogue one but has "the look" and can be had with other essentials for $3k

https://strongarmsport.us/collections/all-racks-and-benches/products/combo-rack-squat-section

 

[Robocok]

I meant Flat-Incline-Decline bench - basically an adjustable one

I know.. which one do you recommend?

 

[biscuitsbrah]

Needs mats and a cycling bike. Also some medicine balls