Bernie's Garage Gym Shopping List: 15 Things You Need For Your Home Gym

Here is my list of 15 items that I have in my own own gym that I use constantly to workout. The total cost of this sample gym is about  $1,800 plus taxes which I acquired over a 2–3-year period. Most items these items are on Amazon.

Compare that to the cost of about 20 personal training sessions and an annual gym membership. My only ongoing costs are free YouTube Workouts and an online workout subscription of $20 monthly.

Now you just need the space to put this all in, my home gym is in my garage.

1.      Gorilla Mat -  8 ml thick if available. 5’x7’ Amazon $180

Much better than the interlocking mat squares which I bought first and they come apart when using them.

2.     Dumbbell set – Amazon $249

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V9YMZTD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3.     Heavy Dumbbell 40 lbs. Pair $142 

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B088B4QG5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In addition to a set, you probably will need a pair of heavier dumbbells. 

4.     Lifting Bench – Many to pick from in $100 range

https://smile.amazon.com/PASYOU-Adjustable-Workout-Foldable-Exercise/dp/B07S7NRZL4/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=exercise+bench&qid=1636482168&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-4

5.     Resistance Bands - Around $50 total

Many varieties to choose from.

You need long ones for pull ups and stretching and pulls.  And a set for glute and leg exercises

https://smile.amazon.com/LEEKEY-Resistance-Band-Assist-Bands/dp/B07DR9BT5G/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=resistance+band+set&qid=1636482934&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-19 

https://smile.amazon.com/Exercise-Bands-For-Working-Out-SmarterLife/dp/B019NU05HU/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=resistance+band+set&qid=1636483040&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-17

 

6.     Step up Box 18 inches $66

Great for step ups holding dumbbells and a bunch of other uses in your gym

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RRLY29D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

7.     Squat Rack _ Grind Fitness $269  

Many affordable varieties

https://thegrindfitness.com/collections/grind-racks/products/grind-alpha2000

Very affordable rack for beginner. 

8.     Hex Trap Bar. $119

Great to do deadlifts

https://smile.amazon.com/HulkFit-Olympic-Lifting-1000-Pound-Capacity/dp/B07FCFK2R3/ref=dp_fod_2?pd_rd_i=B07FCFK2R3&psc=1 

9.   Weight Plates. Example is Pair of 35 LBS $115 on Amazon. 

I have 45, 25,10, 5, 2.5 pairs. A whole set will run $400 or more. Brands like Rouge and rubber coated plates more.

https://smile.amazon.com/HulkFit-Olympic-Lifting-1000-Pound-Capacity/dp/B07FCFK2R3/ref=dp_fod_2?pd_rd_i=B07FCFK2R3&psc=1

12.       Barbell. $140 

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JTXPWNC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

13.       Med Ball $32 for 15 lbs.

https://smile.amazon.com/ProSource-Medicine-Textured-Conditioning-Exercises/dp/B07FQSLSBF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=RHJO0IJ0S8I7&keywords=med%2Bballs%2Bfor%2Bexercise&qid=1636483670&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=Med%2BBall%2Csporting%2C219&sr=1-6&th=1

14.       Exercise Ball. $28

https://smile.amazon.com/Exercise-Ball-Yoga-Ball-Fitness/dp/B010MVAJZ2/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=exercise+ball&qid=1636484157&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-7

Lots of choices on Amazon

15.       Foam Roller $26

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B083NVKPY7/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=76b328009e6992b94e4c3764ac13e060&hsa_cr_id=3924606690001&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=b2480c2f-e05a-45d4-915b-7c25f9ddd0a7&pd_rd_w=bOp1U&pd_rd_wg=lgsV7&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_2_img