Gyms are great, but monthly memberships are expensive. So, in this article we will teach you how to build a quality home gym for less than the price of a yearly gym membership!

A Guest Article by Brian of HomeGymStrength.com

And yes, a home gym can not only cost less than a typical gym membership, but also save you money in the long run.

A normal gym membership costs around $100 a month. This is for a gym that gives you good equipment and facilities. You can count the time and transport expenses on to that and it quickly balloons to a $1200 per year ordeal.

While this may not seem like a lot, especially if you are getting some quality equipment, that membership comes with limitations that your home gym doesn’t have.

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Building a Home Gym

Building a home gym is convenient and it allows you to get a workout in whenever works best for you. The best part is, it doesn’t even need to cost a lot.

You wake up, go to your home gym, do some quality exercises and that’s it. No need to drive to the gym that is probably too busy anyway.

How to Build a Home Gym

Building a home gym is not that hard. You just have to look for good equipment online and have it delivered at your place.

Get Used Equipment

Finding used equipment is going to save you a lot of money when building your home gym.

Sure, if you can afford new stuff, then it is all good. But usually used equipment is not only cheaper but also just about the same quality. Gym equipment is made with durability and reliability in mind. So if someone used the equipment responsibly, it should still be in top condition.

You can find used equipment on Facebook Marketplace, Let Go, and even Craigslist. This guide about the best apps to find used home gym equipment will help. 

Just make sure the items are delivered to your home and wear protective gear when you receive them.

Get a Squat Rack

A squat rack is a good starting point. There are two types of squat racks; the full rack and the half rack. If you have a small space, get the best half racks. If you have ample area, get one of the best full squat racks.

Get a Bar

No, not the one that serves drinks. Get an Olympic barbell. Most are made out of incredibly strong materials and a used one won’t have any problems.

Get Weights

If you are new to lifting get bumper plates. If you already have a padded floor, you can get the best Olympic weights.

Get Adjustable Dumbbells

Some good quality adjustable dumbbells would complement the rest of the equipment nicely.

Get A Program

There’s no point in building a home gym if you don’t know how to use it. Make sure you start off on the right track with a good quality Workout Program.

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Here’s Some Rough Math

• $150 Squat Rack Buy Now >>
• $220 Barbell Buy Now >>
• $330 in Olympic weights Shop Now >>
• $300 in Adjustable Dumbbells Shop Now >>

For a total of $1000! And this is how you can build a home gym for less than the price of a monthly gym membership!

And don’t forget to get a quality Workout Program!

Now go forth and build some Home Gym Gains!

Here’s how to set up your Home Gym >>

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If you need to squeeze your home gym into a box room or the spare corner of your apartment check out this post Best compact home gym for limited space (buyer’s guide) for some decent options that will help you get the most out of your space.