How To: DIY Squat Rack & Bench Press Rack for $50

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With so many gyms closed, I thought it would be helpful to show you how to make the most budget-friendly squat rack ever. This is a squat rack and bench press rack that can be made for less than $50 all in and although it's not the most stable or feature-filled, you can get plenty strong using it.
I would not suggest benching out of it without a spotter or using some sort of spotting system.
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@GarageGymReviews 4 года назад

As stated in the video, would prefer people buy a squat rack for safety purposes. However, I know of multiple people that have lifted on this type of squat stand for years without any issues. Learn how to safely dump the bar off your back and don't bench without a spotter.

@iloqin 4 года назад

@@48Boxer This, use the Buffdudes one with wood and metal pipes. It's a full 4 post rack and can't kill yourself if the spotters are in the right spots... Back dump offs for squats and ab roll ups for failed heavy weights on bench are the best methods I've seen on failing reps without spotting.

@drewl4762 4 года назад

If you were to buy one specialty bar that is most versatile what would you recommend?

@bmstylee 4 года назад

@@iloqin yeah. But trying to dump a low bar squat is a recipe for disaster. If you don't get out fast enough you get a loaded bar smashing your lower back. So that super cheap Home Depot squat rack just cost you a grand in medical bills, potential lost wages, and bodily harm.

@AsWeDescended 4 года назад

One bad dump with real weight will kill you on this.

@mariogreco6843 4 года назад

iloqin don’t bench with collars either

@christophercaballero6908 4 года назад

Dude you're a life saver. It doesn't take a genius to realize this isn't the safest rack but as long as you're not an idiot this will work just fine.

@ultimaetsolder 4 года назад

If you're flat broke it's okay. But Amazon has or used to have basic power racks for around $200 or so...

@christophercaballero6908 4 года назад

ultimaetsolder not about price but those wont ship out for weeks. Built my own stands out of wood that are a little nicer than these (and safer). I also need to be able to put it in the corner of my garage when I’m done.

@toximan2008 4 года назад

@@ultimaetsolder during a pandemic, it might be the best thing you can find!

@salottin 2 года назад

@@ultimaetsolder third-world country here

@GotrekGurninsson 2 года назад

Safer then trying to deadlift 400lbs off the floor and toss it over your head

@josemv25 4 года назад

Do a DIY with materials that you can steal out of people's yard

@albertogonzalez01 4 года назад

I have some from Joe...

@eljefe5536 4 года назад

Naughty boi

@alaefarmestatesllc 2 года назад

Just steal their home gym. Duh

@r_x_h_a_b9251 2 года назад

Oddly specific

@fernandogalvan4986 2 года назад

Just walk out of planet fitness with the smiths machine no one will notice 🤷🏽‍♂️

@MrMediadirect 4 года назад

id attach a crossbar at the top and more concrete for stability

@GarageGymReviews 4 года назад

Yep, could definitely increase stability. If I were to redo it, I'd double the concrete in the base.

@Oho159 4 года назад

and you can screw it to something.

@mexicanoloco4327 4 года назад

can u do it soon and show us

@Jordanslifts 4 года назад

I'd attach it to a platform of some kind

@DOUBLE0SEVUN 4 года назад

Crossbar at the top was my immediate thought seconds into the video after seeing him add plates to the bar

@meschker0507 2 года назад

I used this for 8 months to see if I was into the “Home Gym”. Used the heck out of it, realized a home gym was going to work for me. I’m picking up my Rogue RM-4 tomorrow. Thanks!

@PioneerPauly 4 года назад

My man you saved the day! Thank you. Subscribed 💛

@Nice-sl3md 4 года назад

Garage gym finally doing DIY projects instead of reviewing super costly gym equipment hardly anyone will buy.

@UnknownUser-fg3fs 4 года назад

Breaking: Local man killed in garage gym amidst COVID-19 outbreak.

@Steve-dv4hy 4 года назад

Sources confirm he was huge though

@om3667 4 года назад

@@Steve-dv4hy pause

@diegorabelo5821 4 года назад

Haha right

@jaliscopow6814 4 года назад

Law suit waiting to happen

@dennisgroxo2687 4 года назад

UnknownUser man kills himself with homemade guillotine, reports saying they heard the man shouting "lightweight baby"

@MrDavidlfields 2 года назад

Nice vid. I’ve seen the basic idea a few times. Two ways to improve stability and durability. 1. Leave a couple screws or screw a board to the posts to give the gove the concrete something to “bite” into. 2. If you bolt the buckets to a sheet of ply and use it as a platform, the buckets will be far more stable and less likely to tip. Good video. Stay gold.

@aberkun 4 года назад

Damn bro , this is my first time on your page. Your DIY vids are so helpful. Love how u literally walk ppl thru every step of buying!

@CORElifesystems 4 года назад

By the way, keep the dyi coming. Love this stuff:)

@werallfools 4 года назад

Solid video my man! Thank you for sharing. Just lost my job, gym is closed and this video gave me hope to continue with the momentum.

@sethro221 4 года назад

Great vid, Coop! So appreciate how you are supporting home trainers right now. Keep up the good work.

@mariomirquis9393 Год назад

God loves you he sent his one and only son and if we walk in the path Jesus walked in we will enter the kingdom of Heaven.

@tonycrispin 4 года назад

Thank you again for more awesome DIY content!

@vinny320 4 года назад

Made this exact rack a little over a month ago after watching your video. Just wanted to say thanks a lot man, this rack has been keeping me sane during these troubling times. It is s still standing and serving its purpose. I even made a bench out of the extra pieces of 2x4. Again, thank you and stay safe pal.

@fantasticboy3313 2 года назад

İts safty?

@vinny320 2 года назад

@@fantasticboy3313yeah , just need to control the weights after a set. mine is still standing and gets some.use time to time when I don't want to make my way to the gym.

@samuelbrown3405 4 года назад

Built mine a couple days ago and it's handled around 405 just fine so far.

@Nuttyboiant 4 года назад

Samuel Brown how tall are you? Did u cut every Piece of wood exactly like in this video?

@samuelbrown3405 4 года назад

@@Nuttyboiant I'm six-three. I cut the pieces for how tall I am. I cut the back pieces at around 60 inches or so. I wanted the option to unrack it either high bar or low bar. It's really not hard to figure out once you get it going

@gabe-qr5vb 4 года назад

Samuel Brown hey is there anyway you could dm me a picture on Instagram @aleczabel I’m in high school and want to make sure I do it right!

@builditup6648 4 года назад

@Samuel Brown Have you found that it tips forwards during reracking? About to make my own and considering having a wider footprint or supports.

@nytroxnikko1532 4 года назад

@@gabe-qr5vb did you get the picture?

@christophercattie 4 года назад

Great vid, Coop. This will definitely help somebody

@kbi4givin 4 года назад

THIS IS WHY I LOVE YOU COOP!!! Garage gym for EVERYONE.

@jameswilson9434 4 года назад

This worked really great. Thanks for taking the time out of your day to help people appreciate ya

@tonyromochokemasternorings7581 4 года назад

I'm in the process of building my home gym. these videos are super helpful. thank you so much

@prestonrichardson7894 4 года назад

I like how the squat rack costs like a quarter of the the 1 25lbs plate he was using lol

@marounamita8473 4 года назад

Yeah man! I lived in the Philippines 4 years ago, its all diy lat pulldown, barbells, plates. My bench was welded for less than $10, got 200kgs worth of plates done. Love this man

@madidenord3008 4 года назад

Love your New videos with diy projects especially in thease days. Thanks coop

@GarageGymReviews 4 года назад

Glad you like them.

@OdellCompleteConcrete 3 года назад

Nice video! Just got done watching. I'm going to build a similar one at home today!

@maskedbodybuilder4020 3 года назад

did you build?

@farischava7416 2 года назад

I have been looking for this. Thank you sir! :D

@laurafegely2662 10 месяцев назад

I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the ru-vid.comUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B

@claudiusatlas8083 3 года назад

I made this exact build with some features I got from DIY Dukes wooden half rack. I used one piece of 4x4 treated hardwood, 76 inches long. Drilled inch wide holes at various heights and used screw-on plumbing pipe as the adjustable J-hook. Drilled a hole in the bottom of the 4x4 and another one at the centre of the bucket, and used a long screw to attach the bucket to the wood (to keep it upright and level while the concrete sets). Used double the amount of concrete shown in this video, and once cured, attached a piece of 12 inch long timber to the back of the 4x4 to act as a spacer, which I then screwed the other end of the spacer onto one of the horizontal beams in my backyard fence. I now have a really strong half rack which doesn’t shake and can hold more than 500 pounds. Great video and thanks for the ideas!

@perezident14 4 года назад

That’s a big nope from me. My handyman skills will fail me in this situation, but I love the idea and I know many people will love this and some will build more onto this. So dope.

@carterjenkins4170 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!!! Keep making diy workout equipment projects!!!!

@_jamesbradley__ 4 года назад

Absolutely interesting and excellent vid. thanks so much. timely content😎👍👍👍

@Thefunkeemonkee 4 года назад

That's great man! Thanks for the idea!

@kylelevy1988 4 года назад

Building this now thanks to you! Appreciate this.

@tristanbou1 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for the idea man ! Works like a charm i love it ! Plus i can move it outdoor easily !!

@casey4415 Год назад

You just saved me hundreds. Thank you!!

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

Would love to see ya do a full on coop squat wood rack :)

@GarageGymReviews 4 года назад

"bUt WoOd Is DaNgErOuS" as I text and drive with my seatbelt off.

@Coach.I_77 4 года назад

I did one for me and my kids and we love it! Found someone throwing out a bunch of 2x4's so got a good start with that. With some screws I had I think the whole thing was done for under $75 including some paint to make it look better.

@benw2319 4 года назад

Wood isn't dangerous, its all in the design...the design in this video is not a design, its pathetic!

@djjoeykmusic 8 месяцев назад

Great video! Awesome! I am going to make one Thank you so much! Blessings

@coleschubbe 4 года назад

Almost ended up doing this when I was starting off! Great vid coop, I’m sure it’ll help someone start off their strength journey, keep the DIY coming!

@GarageGymReviews 4 года назад

✊🏼

@mariomirquis9393 Год назад

God loves you he sent his one and only son and if we walk in the path Jesus walked in we will enter the kingdom of Heaven.

@tomshannon6251 4 года назад

Thanks Coop! I've been trying to figure out how to train outdoors once the weather gets a little nicer. This seems like a perfect solution. Could easily stash it behind the shed where it won't be an eyesore. I'm thinking some pegs on the back of the tall uprights might be good for mounting another 2x4 crossmember. Add some stability but still be able to disassemble and easily store. And of course, paint the whole thing black. Stay well and strong!

@stevesedgwick5789 4 года назад

Excellent concept thanks for sharing

@albarky3804 4 года назад

Looking forward to make this. Wow I'm so happy

@Exodus26.13Pi 3 года назад

His confidence is encouraging.

@JeffOchoaFitnessDudeJeff 2 года назад

You inspire people to work out, and better yet help them build Home gyms. I think you're awesome buddy I also do this thing and my old butt is about to rekindle, cheers!

@abdullaabu-zayed2285 3 года назад

very smart. Thanks for the idea!!!

@grandoleduke6663 4 года назад

I made one very similar to this, less wood needed and different buckets, works like a dream. Also made a bench, used an old gymnastics matt for the top cushion. pretty nice too.

4 года назад

Wow!, the cheapest and effective I've seen 👏. This can easily pimp up, thanks for the inspiration !

@emsg24161 3 года назад

This is one of the greatest ideas I’ve ever seen

@KanielD 4 года назад

DIY set up.... carpet and furniture pads. ... and something heavy zercher squats! A great time to change it up. Anyway thanks for the video!

@usmanfarooq96 4 года назад

People be squatting on this whilst being afraid of titan fitness

@cavolpert 4 года назад

Listen here boy, my titan x3 is effing solid!

@dumbeezy5480 4 года назад

never heard of ppl being afraid of squatting in titan fitness rack. i have one and its pretty solid

@floridabeardedwoodworker 4 года назад

LOOKS SAFE

@builditup6648 4 года назад

I would definitely have made the stand a lot wider for reracking the weight. Decided to make my own bench to get through this lockdown as a first video - squat rack is next but I'll definitely consider making a bigger footprint.

@tonydangerous82 4 года назад

Thanks so much for making this video. 🙏🏿

@aaronbrooke-naylor3389 4 года назад

thanks for this just made mine yesterday evening

@blobdaily 4 года назад

Lol good thing home depot is still open

@builditup6648 4 года назад

Can always try and find timber in skips where people are renovating if this changes!

@benfrey7512 4 года назад

I have these. They’re legit and work well.

@DanteLikesRock 3 года назад

This is what i wanna hear, lol.

@patrickcraig331 4 года назад

This helped me out a lot thank you

@GarageGymReviews 4 года назад

You're welcome brother

@soundretarded 4 года назад

Wow! Sweet stuff 🤩 👏🏾

@ronniebaetiong2195 4 года назад

Amazing!! Very practical and super cheap!!

@hudsonjamesc 4 года назад

Nice work. I will try this myself and pass it on to others.

@Bovioisai 4 года назад

I have a similar set up. I dig four holes about 2 feet deep in my back yard and used 4 4x4 and some concrete to sturdy them. I can do pull ups, over head press, squats, bench. I attached a couple of chains between them as “safety bars” since i usually lift alone.

@purplekitten12 3 года назад

Just built it today! Will try in a few days

@iankristofer1 4 года назад

This is so awesome as I live in Mozambique and been doing everything free weight off the ground and been looking for a rack I could build! Also with more timber you could create anchors and fasten it to a wall with bolts for more stability if you are remote like me. Thanks tons

@mariomirquis9393 Год назад

God loves you he sent his one and only son and if we walk in the path Jesus walked in we will enter the kingdom of Heaven.

@davidb1975a 4 года назад

Keeping a straight face while saying "glue and screw"... priceless.

@RustyShacklefourd 4 года назад

I’m glad I found this video. I’ve been debating with myself if I should buy a cheap squat with pull up par or just build one. Now I’ll build one out of 4x4s then use 2x4s for the rack portion.

@erdub84 4 года назад

Very smart design! Super simple but effective

@calumarmstrong1679 4 года назад

Thanks a ton this helps so much

@beewalk34 4 года назад

Thanks man. I just built this. I benched on it using a picnic table-bench, and no spot with 325. Can't wait to squat on it.

@coolcat352 2 месяца назад

hey any update on the squats? I'm planning to build one for myself

@drewl4762 4 года назад

Could skew the uprights to a wall and use some 2x4's as a "spacer" to make it sit out from your wall a foot or so this would make it much more sturdy and not want to fall over backwards

@user-lh2xn5iy2p 3 года назад

Awesome thanks man people are rippin off on the market right now 👌

@tom231971 4 года назад

Absolutely Brilliant :)

@enzraiyoomn9786 4 года назад

Thank you for this, you are a gainz saver.

@ccb3313 4 года назад

I’ve made nearly the bang same thing a few weeks ago but I put another level on the other side lower down for rack pulls and barbell shrugs works a treat spend £100 on timber and ended up building that plus a dip station! It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of timber and a few scaffolding poles!

@DJHEV 4 года назад

Thanks for the ideas bro, I copped some squat stands & needed a base for the legs for stability. I’ll use those concrete bags

@glamrgirl08 4 года назад

Awesome! thanks dude!

@keithrobert4625 4 года назад

Nice little video for beginners and people who are little short on cash. 2 thumbs up

@chmpnlfts8529 4 года назад

Great video, def want a rack just cant find one..but your video was soo helpful and I def am considering making my own til I can find one..Thanks a million great video..👌🏾👏🏾👍🏾

@einarandersson9599 4 года назад

Hey Coop! Love the content! I'm right now looking into building my own garage gym, and as a guy who's into weightlifting I'd love it if you made a video comparing som different weightlifting bars of varying prices! Also I wonder what you think about the Eleiko XF bar.

@austin_1553 4 года назад

That Titan fitness lat pulldown looks like it needs a review. Love the channel Coop.

@pizzawuff1773 4 года назад

I would love to see you strength test that. Could be a great video idea lol.

@colin7360 4 года назад

Awesome diy!!

@vinny320 4 года назад

Thanks bro made it today perfect

@robm.8772 4 года назад

Bro I'm subd on your TSP channel lol just found this channel cause I need gym equipment with this whole quarantine going on lol we need another TSP vid, mine is getting rocked right now lol SUBD

@arnaudparadis-hiare4641 4 года назад

From the countryside, and now living in Paris, I am confined in the Countryside at my parents : YOU SAVED MY TIME HERE

@carllubrin8518 5 месяцев назад

I was thinking bout this the other week I’m gonna add this for a squat rack and a speed bag holder

@pablobueno150 4 года назад

This is dope!

@julianunyabiz2193 4 года назад

"It can hold anything you can squat" *Ray Williams enters the chat*

@codywerner2161 3 года назад

Top tier comment

@corywhitaker6653 4 года назад

I have a set of these in my basement. Works perfectly fine for me and saved me a ton of money.

@danhemsworth7488 Год назад

Nice setup man, I used four by four posts and tree climbing spikes to hold the bar works great.

@Thefunsquad111 4 года назад

Love this video. 🙏

@fromearth6282 4 года назад

Thanks! Unfortunately I will build this in one day, but have to wait three weeks for my bar and weights..... 🤔

@Ajay-Gainz 3 года назад

As someone with contracting experience... theres a lot of little things I would do to improve... like drill holes in the wood to make the concrete grab it better. Add a X brace to connect them... that's a biggie. But definitely a good idea. I might make some to throw outside. Would love to squat in the back yard on nice days "tanning and squats". Just never have because it's not worth buying a $300 rack. But this is definitely worth it. Plus if it falls.... won't hurt the lawn. But really need a better way of having the concrete grip the wood.

@nattybynature1262 4 года назад

This is great!

@quanfantastic4831 4 года назад

You just saved so many lives 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@bmstylee 4 года назад

Or got a bunch of people hurt.

@Libtardo123 4 года назад

Me: sees uneven wooden planks in buckets supporting several hundred pounds. Seems legit.

@luptonpittman6520 4 года назад

Wood supports houses 🤔

@AthenaGate 4 года назад

Yo, I thought the broom stick curling bar was bad 😂 we have got to eradicate this virus before we all get ourselves killed

@Dtyler171 4 года назад

@Burnt Teriyaki If you think there's no uneven building anywhere, you are sorely mistaken 😬

@stighaaland5357 4 года назад

@Jared Lind Yes, with concrete in them.

@bodesbodes9408 3 года назад

@@stighaaland5357 Take note that houses are three dimensional. This is the equivalent of building one wall. By your reasoning a motorcycle without a stand wouldn't fall over because cars also sit on wheels and they stand up just fine.

@abdulrhman_jump 4 года назад

thankio bro you really helped me thankio 💙💙💙💙💙

@BuddyBigBall 4 года назад

Building tomorrow. Thx

@FrankZen 4 года назад

This is crazy!

@__Your_Pal_Sal__ 4 года назад

Awesome thank you so much!!!

@thomaskunz3089 3 года назад

im gonna do this cus i have literally no other option, but i think it will do just fine, txs man

@Grangey 4 года назад

Great and useful video. What makes this unsafe is the rocking, that’s easily resolved by adding bracing prod trueing from the back (enough to give plate clearance from the wall) and then pushing the setup against the wall. This way when you put the barbell back from benching or squatting, you won’t have the toppling/shake effect. You maybe need 1 more length of wood for this so it’s an easy and cheap fix

@mariogreco6843 4 года назад

Coop I built my bench and stands out of scrap 2/4 in high school it was very strong and heavy, where there’s swill there’s a way great vid.

@redsballer1904 4 года назад

I built one in my basement with 2x6s that looks just like a normal power rack and it’s attached at the top to the floor joists or whatever and screwed into the concrete floor. Used pieces of 3/4” pipe for the j cups and 1” pipe for safeties