Excellent use of the small space, you crammed a lot in there. As someone with an apartment gym, we love to see that good wall storage. Here's hoping the expansion plan goes smoothly!
3:32 you should try for the the upright rows if you haven’t already. Go to your cable attachment. Lie flat on your back with any multi grip bar attachment at your feet. Then do the upright row while laying down on your back so it isolates the traps. Been a killer one for me lately. Nice video thanks for sharing
Bro sick mic and tattoo!! Love that design. Also please open a garage door or vent when you use the propane heater so you dont die from carbon monoxide poisoning
Thanks for the shout out Kyle! Glad we were able to make the cut with all of the other great equipment in there. Our plates are all about saving space in the gym. Can't wait to see more content of the new setup!
Great gym tour, Kyle! I really enjoy all your videos and admire your innovative builds and hacks! Great stuff. You are reaping the benefits of all your time in the gym. Lean and muscular! 👍👍
@ Yeah I gotcha. I still think PrX should have gave you 1%-5% royalty for halo arms bc they borderline stole idea and patented IP so other company can’t R&D easily without fearing legal action from PrX
@@KaizenDIYGymneat that they decided to partner with you. They still have a long way to go before I consider buying any of their stuff in the future. They really rubbed me the wrong way with that response video…
As someone who downsized to 144 sq feet - I'd suggest to others to keep it basic. When you try to add everything onto walls etc., it gets difficult to load plates, etc... I ended up getting rid of most of my gear and going to just a rep athena/lat pulldown and kettlebells and powerblocks.... it's great for the easy/pump/metabolic workouts... but I use a regular gym for the heavy days...
Just came across your channel when researching the BoS cable tower. Love your creations, enthusiasm and energy! Liked and subscribed...looking forward to more amazing content!
I’m really looking forward to your leg extension video haha. I think a multi weight horned attachment would be huge for the home gym community as a whole. Ton of plate loaded equipment and jammer arms could have more consistent resistance curves.
Just want to say that you’re a corner stone for the home gym community. Love how yours utilising the small space, I often think about what would make the cut if I had to downsize. You could probably sell some of those bumpers. The ATX belt squat might be a one trick pony, but it’s the smallest belt squat machine you can buy.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I already sold quite a few of my bumpers and iron plates but I am reluctant to get rid of more because I know I'll be expanding eventually. I do really love the ATX belt squat.
Great gym. Thank you for the ATX belt squat update lol. I'm still waiting for them to come to the US. Hopefully it is soon, they have a lot of interesting machines.
You could always put a spotter arm on the bottom of your dialed motion upright and do belt squats there. Throw a pulley on the spotter. Good use of space, man.
Heck yea bro. Watched the whole thing! I too have a special appreciation for F and F steel and Porter Physed. I love that they are constantly innovating. Can you go into the wall mounted setup a little more? I need to eventually remount my Bells of Steel towers.
I wanted to mention the Little/Big Buddy heaters as well. The forced air heaters are very effective at bringing the temp up quick but crack a window and make sure you have a CO detector as they can/will create carbon monoxide. The Buddy line of propane heaters are meant for indoor use and have an Oxygen deprivation sensor as well. Stay safe!
Looks good man. Such big transformations over the years. I remember when you had the red ethos rack. I still have mine! Have you ever tbought about ditching 35lb plates? I have limited space and so I made the decision to no longer use 35lb plates.
Thank you! At one point, I did only have 45, 25, and 10 pound bumpers, but over the last year several sets of 35s have snuck in. Getting rid of them again would save some space.
Love the tour! Wondering how you hung your larger rack attachments (e.g. dip bar) to the wall? Working on upgtading my home gym and trying to find an effective (clever?) way to store these larger pieces.
Awesome gym! Would like to see you come up with a DIY solution for leg extensions and leg curls. Maybe like a DIY versiok of Bells of Steel's bench attachment
I love the Henny belt - thehenny.com/products/hip-belt-for-henny-attachment?_pos=1&_sid=d61924392&_ss=r (coupon code KAIZEN$15 saves $15) If you already have a belt and want additional padding, check out the AbMat Belt Squat Cover - abmat.com/#a_aid=kaizendiygym (coupon code KAIZEN10 saves you 10%)
@@KaizenDIYGym thanks man! I had this in my cart and was about to purchase because I remember you mentioning it in another video. The fact that it can go as small as 44 inches should be way better for rom compared to the bells belt that is a 75.5 length and doesn’t allow for adjusting. Thanks again.
Short bars should be talked about more. I have half a bedroom to train in, so I don't own a single bar 7 feet or longer and I doubt I will anytime soon.
awesome use of space! i am going to start house shopping in the next few weeks and plan on getting a home with a garage for the home gym. Been doing my research for almost half of the year and I also will get the BOS selectorized cable tower and PRX foldable rack for space saving. My question is and I know you are biased with the Fringe belt squat but how do you like it compared to the ATX? I know a dedicated machine would always better then a rack attachment but is the fringe good enough? I assume I will prob have a a 1 car garage so trying to be choosy with my space. I did plan to get the titan squatmax as its supposed to be the most superior but the Fringe mammoth could free up that space as well. Maybe get a selectorized leg extension/leg curl machine to use in that space and not get the freak athlete.
Man, that's tough. They're all great choices. The Squatmax is big but very multifunctional. The ATX is super smooth and comfortable, but doesn't do much more than just belt squat. The Mammoth is definitely the most space efficient. My advice would be to plan it out once you know the size of you future gym.
I’m a huge fan of wall mounted cable towers - Bells of Steel and GetRXd are my favorites right now. If you end up going with Bells, use my link - www.bellsofsteel.us/#a_aid=Kaizen
@@KaizenDIYGym That is an outdoor heater and can easily kill you in an enclosed space such as a garage. I hope it is well ventilated, AND most importantly have at least one CO sensor, but a couple a few sensors in different areas would be best, even if the space is well ventilated. Don't take the risk. There are gas heaters that are designed for indoor space (Little Buddy heater I think is one).
@ So I grabbed one, definitely works even with a window open and garage door cracked. Jumped to 65° in a few minutes.. but it definitely puts off an odor. Does yours? Everything online is saying check the connections for leaks but I don’t think there is a leak.
I received a lot of intense comments from the owner of Bandbell. It was interesting and I would recommend avoiding that situation for anyone considering doing the same.
Totally understandable for you to feel frustrated about that. They didn't actually get a patent on my work or anyone else's. We worked it out. They apologized. We're all good now. You don't have to be okay with forgiving and moving forward, but that's how I've chosen to proceed.
Thank you! I know it’s hard to tell from the video, but I am in a much better mental space than I was 3 years ago, and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years.
@@KaizenDIYGym can’t ask for more than that then…to be fair I shouldn’t have came out the gate like that from the jump. My apologies 🙏…keep the grind up my man 🚀
Is there anything you'd like to see a deep dive on? Let me know!
I can testify firsthand that Kyle absolutely knows belt squats, innovating one wasnt enough, we loaded SEVERAL of them into his truck at HGC 2024 lol
That's right bro!
Excellent use of the small space, you crammed a lot in there. As someone with an apartment gym, we love to see that good wall storage. Here's hoping the expansion plan goes smoothly!
Thanks, it has been a journey to get it to this point but I love how it turned out. I am already ready to expand though.
congrats on the new space! and hope it doesn't get too cold this winter 🥶
It’ll be cold for sure but I have a decent solution for now.
I love this dude. No matter how crazy I get with buying home gym equipment, I can always tell my wife "well at least I'm not that guy" lol.
Good call, I am happy to help your marriage
Looks great!!!
Thanks man! I'm super happy with how it turned out.
3:32 you should try for the the upright rows if you haven’t already. Go to your cable attachment. Lie flat on your back with any multi grip bar attachment at your feet. Then do the upright row while laying down on your back so it isolates the traps. Been a killer one for me lately. Nice video thanks for sharing
That’s sounds like fun, I’ll give it a try!
That tricep bar is awesome. I added a shelf and used brackets that hold a closet rod to hang access on and add extra storage space.
Nice, I love a good DIY storage solution!
I find the Preacher Pad is one of my most used items as well, like the best $100 I ever spent on fitness equipment
Heck yeah!
Bro sick mic and tattoo!! Love that design. Also please open a garage door or vent when you use the propane heater so you dont die from carbon monoxide poisoning
I vent every time!
I have my eye on that ATX belt squat, keen to hear your review!
Thanks for the shout out Kyle! Glad we were able to make the cut with all of the other great equipment in there. Our plates are all about saving space in the gym. Can't wait to see more content of the new setup!
Thanks for making some of the best plates out there! Glad you like the setup!
Great gym tour, Kyle! I really enjoy all your videos and admire your innovative builds and hacks! Great stuff. You are reaping the benefits of all your time in the gym. Lean and muscular! 👍👍
Thank you Brian! I appreciate the support and the kind words.
So PrX gave you a bunch of gear for the controversy?
We've got quite a few projects in the works. It helps to have their equipment if I'm going to design for it, ya know.
Picked up on that too lol becoming an arm of the PRX marketing team
@ Yeah I gotcha. I still think PrX should have gave you 1%-5% royalty for halo arms bc they borderline stole idea and patented IP so other company can’t R&D easily without fearing legal action from PrX
If the design was on youtube and THEN someone else patented it, the patent can be reversed after an appeal.
@@KaizenDIYGymneat that they decided to partner with you. They still have a long way to go before I consider buying any of their stuff in the future. They really rubbed me the wrong way with that response video…
space saving and EFFECTIVE !! Nice work dude
Thanks bro! I am jealous of all the extra space you gained by getting that storage unit.
Very cool!
Thank you so much!
Love the new setup - so clean and efficient in the new space. Would love to see a how-to on that wooden wall behind your rack!
Absolutely! I posted it about a year ago - ruclips.net/video/I_BUkvApmZ4/видео.html
@ much thanks!
As someone who downsized to 144 sq feet - I'd suggest to others to keep it basic. When you try to add everything onto walls etc., it gets difficult to load plates, etc... I ended up getting rid of most of my gear and going to just a rep athena/lat pulldown and kettlebells and powerblocks.... it's great for the easy/pump/metabolic workouts... but I use a regular gym for the heavy days...
Different strokes for different folks. I don't have a difficult time loading plates but if you did, I can understand wanting to keep it simple.
Just came across your channel when researching the BoS cable tower. Love your creations, enthusiasm and energy! Liked and subscribed...looking forward to more amazing content!
Awesome, thank you so much!
I’m really looking forward to your leg extension video haha. I think a multi weight horned attachment would be huge for the home gym community as a whole. Ton of plate loaded equipment and jammer arms could have more consistent resistance curves.
Heck yeah! I am looking forward to it too!
Love the new compact space Kyle. Pumped to see you settled in
It feels really good to be back in the rhythm! I am super happy to know I won’t be moving any time soon!
The coolest vibes. ICE COLD
Haha, that’s right baby
Should post your workouts. Curious how you set-up and workout
Just want to say that you’re a corner stone for the home gym community. Love how yours utilising the small space, I often think about what would make the cut if I had to downsize. You could probably sell some of those bumpers. The ATX belt squat might be a one trick pony, but it’s the smallest belt squat machine you can buy.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I already sold quite a few of my bumpers and iron plates but I am reluctant to get rid of more because I know I'll be expanding eventually. I do really love the ATX belt squat.
@ 🤙🤙🤙
Great gym. Thank you for the ATX belt squat update lol. I'm still waiting for them to come to the US. Hopefully it is soon, they have a lot of interesting machines.
I hope so too! I love their stuff!
Yep!
Heck yeah Coach!
You could always put a spotter arm on the bottom of your dialed motion upright and do belt squats there. Throw a pulley on the spotter. Good use of space, man.
I’ll check that out!
Heck yea bro. Watched the whole thing! I too have a special appreciation for F and F steel and Porter Physed. I love that they are constantly innovating.
Can you go into the wall mounted setup a little more? I need to eventually remount my Bells of Steel towers.
Definitely. Which wall mounted set up?
@ I think I saw two different styles of wood up there for the rack and the cable towers. Thanks!
I always like to see how everyone decides to utilize their space. Especially when limited like you are now.
There are a thousand ways to set up a home gym in a tiny space. I love seeing everyone’s set ups too
OMG never seen such versatility and attention
Thank you so much!
@@KaizenDIYGym love your content
try rows on the ATX Belt Squat compact ... best ever!
Heck yeah, I forgot to mention that!
So much in this video! Not sure where to start buying. Using all your links.
Amazing, thank you so much!
Check out the little buddy propane heaters. That’s what i use and it is quite.
Will do!
I wanted to mention the Little/Big Buddy heaters as well. The forced air heaters are very effective at bringing the temp up quick but crack a window and make sure you have a CO detector as they can/will create carbon monoxide. The Buddy line of propane heaters are meant for indoor use and have an Oxygen deprivation sensor as well. Stay safe!
Looks good man. Such big transformations over the years. I remember when you had the red ethos rack. I still have mine! Have you ever tbought about ditching 35lb plates? I have limited space and so I made the decision to no longer use 35lb plates.
Thank you! At one point, I did only have 45, 25, and 10 pound bumpers, but over the last year several sets of 35s have snuck in. Getting rid of them again would save some space.
Very organized! What pins are you using for the wall control? Are they secure? Thx.
I bought a variety pack from Wall Control. The bigger ones are pretty secure, the smaller ones tend to fall out when removing an accessory
Love the tour! Wondering how you hung your larger rack attachments (e.g. dip bar) to the wall? Working on upgtading my home gym and trying to find an effective (clever?) way to store these larger pieces.
I used these - Garage hangers utility hooks - amzn.to/46eIv5R
Cheap and effective!
@KaizenDIYGym awesome - thx!
Place looks great, and I love that rack 🏋♂️
Thanks!The rack is pretty sweet!
Are you planning to upgrade your mammoth belt squat with the dual horn setup?
Yes, absolutely! I am waiting for my dual horns to ship so I can try them out myself.
Awesome gym! Would like to see you come up with a DIY solution for leg extensions and leg curls. Maybe like a DIY versiok of Bells of Steel's bench attachment
Heck yeah, check out these videos - ruclips.net/video/dEM99ZPpYQs/видео.html & ruclips.net/video/pBsWTZRpHmg/видео.html
@ thank you!
What wood panels did you put up behind the rack? I like that look
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Gyms looking great man! What belt would you recommend for belt squats? I’ve had a few and tired of bruising when using higher weight.
I love the Henny belt - thehenny.com/products/hip-belt-for-henny-attachment?_pos=1&_sid=d61924392&_ss=r (coupon code KAIZEN$15 saves $15)
If you already have a belt and want additional padding, check out the AbMat Belt Squat Cover - abmat.com/#a_aid=kaizendiygym (coupon code KAIZEN10 saves you 10%)
@@KaizenDIYGym thanks man! I had this in my cart and was about to purchase because I remember you mentioning it in another video. The fact that it can go as small as 44 inches should be way better for rom compared to the bells belt that is a 75.5 length and doesn’t allow for adjusting. Thanks again.
@@KaizenDIYGym Thanks for the code!! I’m in Canada so it actually saves me $22
Short bars should be talked about more. I have half a bedroom to train in, so I don't own a single bar 7 feet or longer and I doubt I will anytime soon.
I agree! I really enjoy my short straight bars and compact specialty bars
awesome use of space! i am going to start house shopping in the next few weeks and plan on getting a home with a garage for the home gym. Been doing my research for almost half of the year and I also will get the BOS selectorized cable tower and PRX foldable rack for space saving. My question is and I know you are biased with the Fringe belt squat but how do you like it compared to the ATX? I know a dedicated machine would always better then a rack attachment but is the fringe good enough? I assume I will prob have a a 1 car garage so trying to be choosy with my space. I did plan to get the titan squatmax as its supposed to be the most superior but the Fringe mammoth could free up that space as well. Maybe get a selectorized leg extension/leg curl machine to use in that space and not get the freak athlete.
Man, that's tough. They're all great choices. The Squatmax is big but very multifunctional. The ATX is super smooth and comfortable, but doesn't do much more than just belt squat. The Mammoth is definitely the most space efficient. My advice would be to plan it out once you know the size of you future gym.
@KaizenDIYGym great advice Thanks
I also have my woodworking stuff next to my gym… any tips on keeping the gym dust free?? 😂
Nope. Dust is just a part of life when you're lifting next to where you're woodworking.
dang man im saving for a cable machine thats around 800 or under probably plate loaded you got any suggestions?
I’m a huge fan of wall mounted cable towers - Bells of Steel and GetRXd are my favorites right now. If you end up going with Bells, use my link - www.bellsofsteel.us/#a_aid=Kaizen
Excellent use of space. Is there a link to the propane heater in the description or did I miss it
There’s an Amazon link but I bought mine at Lowes for $100. (I think it’s $200 on Amazon)
@@KaizenDIYGym That is an outdoor heater and can easily kill you in an enclosed space such as a garage. I hope it is well ventilated, AND most importantly have at least one CO sensor, but a couple a few sensors in different areas would be best, even if the space is well ventilated. Don't take the risk. There are gas heaters that are designed for indoor space (Little Buddy heater I think is one).
What happened to the Dane set up I thought it was gonna be the end all cage
It is amazing but I don’t have room for a four post rack.
If I could get a membership to a gym like that...I'm not sure I'd have my own gym.
Heck yeah man! If you were my neighbor I wouldn’t even charge you
Where can I get that angle wooden plate by the cable tower
ruclips.net/user/shortseS8znQ-BHe0
@KaizenDIYGym and how about the other wooden floor plate for the low row?
Are those types of heaters safe for inside the gym? Do you need doors/windows cracked to vent? If not I’m about to go grab one 😂
Yes. You should always keep a door cracked them using a propane heater. Mine keeps the temperature pretty high even with the garage door cracked.
@ So I grabbed one, definitely works even with a window open and garage door cracked. Jumped to 65° in a few minutes.. but it definitely puts off an odor. Does yours? Everything online is saying check the connections for leaks but I don’t think there is a leak.
Why not make a DIY version of the earthquake bar?
Check the screenshots during that section of the video.
So many shoutouts to Massenomics in recent content, probably should just become a supporting member already 😉
Literally did after seeing this comment. Thanks for the reminder!
What happened with your earthquake bar knockoff?
I received a lot of intense comments from the owner of Bandbell. It was interesting and I would recommend avoiding that situation for anyone considering doing the same.
What happened with the Dane? Lucky friend inherit that one?
It’s in storage
Propane heaters can have Carbon monoxide poisoning you won't notice it until it is to late hope you have vents
Yeah man, I leave the doors cracked open.
You definitely made up with PRX.
Yeah, we’ve got some projects in the works
Don’t tease like that! Lol
Wasn't it prx that ripped off your idea?
Sounds like you missed the follow up, check this out to see how we got here: ruclips.net/video/nTu7Qcwlkp4/видео.html
I accidentally lost the lat tower
NOOOOO!
Screw PRX. Patent on someone else's work and if that wasn't enough the way they acted and carried themselves afterward was disgusting
Totally understandable for you to feel frustrated about that. They didn't actually get a patent on my work or anyone else's. We worked it out. They apologized. We're all good now.
You don't have to be okay with forgiving and moving forward, but that's how I've chosen to proceed.
Interesting home gym choices, but why no monolifts?
I had to give my Rep monolifts back to my buddy Jake, who originally let me borrow them.
Awww dude. You got rid of your Ethos rack????
Unsubscribing ✌️
I was wondering if you’d come check out the newer gym tour.
It’s a great rack, I’m just a ln equipment junkie and always need a fix.
All of that equipment and Brody still the same size from 3 years ago 🤔
Yep! My goal is to stay happy and healthy. So far, I am pretty happy with my progress on both counts.
@ well that’s all that matters then. Happy for you my brother 🙏
Thank you! I know it’s hard to tell from the video, but I am in a much better mental space than I was 3 years ago, and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years.
@@KaizenDIYGym can’t ask for more than that then…to be fair I shouldn’t have came out the gate like that from the jump. My apologies 🙏…keep the grind up my man 🚀
Where is your Trump flag bro?
My gym is my happy place. I don’t bring politics in there. Just music and good vibes man.
Excellent job with the space, broseph! -“Former” King of the 180sq ft Gym Space 🥹
Thanks brotha! Can't wait to get a lift in with you here sometime!