So, anyone that reads this training log knows I recently decided to take the next step and build a home gym. There were quite a few reasons for me to do so, but the main ones are: more family time, having my son grow up around the positive influence a consistent training program can give you, and $80 a month stays with me. 

The home gym is nothing fancy, but it has what I need, and I can always add to it when necessary. Craigslist is a great resource for building a home gym; some of my plates are mismatched, old, but really, who cares? They fit on the bar, and they’re heavy; the 2 most important criteria have been met.  

Here is the deadlift platform:

Rack, bench, belt, kettlebell, and a bit of weight:

Assortment of bands, jump rope, harness, etc.

The future Strongman:

(and as a bonus) A little chart our future Strongman made himself one day. I loved this and had to share. Very proud of our little man. 

(not shown – tire sled, will have to get a pic of that to share soon) 

That’s it so far. Like I said, nothing fancy, but it does what I need it to.

Thanks again to Darren for the motivation to finally take the plunge and build this out. Nothing like having all this at home.