Found this channel a little before COVID hit. When home gyms started being built I thought about this channel and can’t imagine the traffic that must be coming right now during the pandemic. Good for you Coop! You have a great channel and I’ve learned a lot from ya! Appreciate your vids!
Garage Gym Reviews your doing damn good things. Your message is really good. Your doing this for the right reasons. Not sure how I can support the channel but any way I can I’m down! 💯
Wow, the hyperextensions using the rollers is brilliant! Big fan of your channel, Coop. I am building my garage gym and have made many purchase decisions due to your reviews site and RUclips channel. Keep up the amazing work!
I havnt seen my dad since I was 9 years old... he said he was going to get cigarettes and never came back. I forgot to mention.... he was a magnet... so when you tell me to "just go get magnet..."... you make me wanna lift... hard... hard and heavy... real heavy. And real hard.... Thanks for the moto. Great video.
I use 3/4" black steel pipe as DB bars as well as for a pullup bar, and I would use a longer one as a BB if I needed to (its outer diameter is 1", my 1" standard plates fit it). Also, 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Hangers work perfect as clamps and spacers for you hands.
magnetic hook idea was awesome. I ordered some right after. I leave so much stuff on the ground since I have nowhere to put it. NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks coop
I can’t thank you enough for this great tip regarding the attachment of magnets to bar collars. Put them on yesterday and can’t say enough about how convenient this is. Thank you!
How big are those magnets? I'm only seeing 1.26" diameter circles on Amazon, which seems like they'd be massive for even a larger collar, but maybe I'm overthinking it....🤔
@@jameswebber8375 Search for rare earth magnets. www.kjmagnetics.com/ as an example. I'm in the UK, so just picked the first site that came up in the US no idea if they are any good
I'm definitely going to use a couple of these as I build out my home gym. The collar magnet, pulley system, and back extension are definitely going to be making an appearance.
FYI - pinpipe braided vinyl tubing: the Lowe's product (which looks exactly the same as the HomeDepot offering) fits over my RML pinpipes perfectly, no need to cut them. Awesome idea, thanks Coop! Manufacturers should absolutely offer this as standard or a cheap add-on to pinpipes...
Coop, I’ve got a hack for the plate storage pegs that come with these racks. The hex nuts and bolt ends tear up your plates when you push the plate back onto the storage post. To stop that, I bought some rubber furniture chair leg covers. My local hardware store sells them in a bunch of different sizes. The rubber chair leg tip fits snuggly over the lock washer next to the rack. When you push your plates onto the post they stop at the rubber instead of hitting the post hardware.
Why would anyone be worried about scuffing up their safeties or any part of their rack? We're talking about a home gym where work is done. Every scrape on mine was earned and is a mark of honour.
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-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
Coop, for the pin/pipe safeties, the Rogue R3 actually does have safety straps you can buy for them. I bought an RML-3 back in November and substituted the pipe safeties for straps for an additional $100. TOTALLY worth the cost of upgrading
I have a squat rack (not a power rack) with a straight normal pull up bar. I sometimes grab the dip accessory, put it high, and use it for neutral grip pulll ups.
Attach rings to the rack. Attach dip belt or squat belt to rings. Belt goes in front of your hips, a plate/sandbag/other hefty object goes behind your heels. Back extension.
My suggestion would be to buy a conversion kit from Rogue that allows 2x3" racks to use 3x3" accessories and then get the foam rollers for Rep's PR4000. Hope that helps.
Forget vinyl tubing, use a pool noodle. Slice down the middle and slide over the safety pin. It not only quiets down the clanking but protects the knurling and costs a few bucks.
amazing work . i have your channel on all the time when im organizing the garage gym - working. exploring web. thanks for producing this creative , fun profession. yes i said it. GARAGE GYM PROFESSSSSINAL BABY!! Get after it
Nice list! I use colored electrical tape to mark my Jcup and safety locations and just write on them with a silver sharpie. Definitely going to try a few of the others tho
Great! Yeah the monster lite is 5/8 pin but it’s “jhook “ style and not just a straight pin...I have 2x2 not 3x3. Some infinity stuff fits but I don’t see those on site anymore
Coop, as usual, great video! I'm wondering if you have a link to someone making leg rollers for a 5/8" hole? Thanks and keep your forearm guns holstered!
When having a dropped in rhino belt squat, I guess a mounted utility bench + utility pins + belt squat can give you a reverse hyper? If you have 4 leg roller you can make a GHD? These are huge equipment but using them in the rack saves tons of space?
Do you have any hacks you've used in your home gym? Let me know!
Use bands on ur rollers to protect the bar and roller!
Where did you buy the utility pins, could you link us in the description?
Making a DIY pulley system
I just spray painted nicely the lines for where I need the J hooks for squat, bench, etc.
If you have a shallow rack use sidewalk chalk and a yardstick to make a line on your flooring where to stand.
Found this channel a little before COVID hit. When home gyms started being built I thought about this channel and can’t imagine the traffic that must be coming right now during the pandemic. Good for you Coop! You have a great channel and I’ve learned a lot from ya! Appreciate your vids!
Thanks brother. This is very encouraging to me. Means more than I can say in a comment.
Garage Gym Reviews your doing damn good things. Your message is really good. Your doing this for the right reasons. Not sure how I can support the channel but any way I can I’m down! 💯
The back extension thing in the end is actually fucking genius. Thanks.
Thanks for watching all the way through. Wanted to make them all good ideas.
I spend most of my gym time in the squat rack too. It is where I do curls.
Profile picture checks out
Where else would you do your curls anyways ? There's no better place !
Power Squat Rack is our main battle station at home!
Some say if you compliment Coop, he’ll reply back... nice sweater Coop
hows that reply going
Appreciate it bro :)
@@dylangleeson2814 great😂
Coop you’re getting bigger.
@@dylangleeson2814 L
I’ll be making my own logo too. It will say “coop” as well
I approve.
After all, he is the god of home gyms
Wow, the hyperextensions using the rollers is brilliant! Big fan of your channel, Coop. I am building my garage gym and have made many purchase decisions due to your reviews site and RUclips channel. Keep up the amazing work!
“Take care of your equipment” as he throws every piece of equipment that he’s showing on the ground. Had me dying by the end.
Thanks to you I've started living in my squat rack.
Now magnets are gonna get out of stock
I'm gonna start selling magnets online at a 300% markup
Your sense of humor is perfect. You seem like a really fun person. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for the content!
Coop, you are the GOAT of home gym wisdom - THANK YOU!
The utility pin idea is genius.
I havnt seen my dad since I was 9 years old... he said he was going to get cigarettes and never came back. I forgot to mention.... he was a magnet... so when you tell me to "just go get magnet..."... you make me wanna lift... hard... hard and heavy... real heavy. And real hard....
Thanks for the moto. Great video.
The sound effects in this video are CRISP and hilarious. Def a value add to this and I hope to hear more!
You know what the crazest hack?
Finding a barbell in this days
I use 3/4" black steel pipe as DB bars as well as for a pullup bar, and I would use a longer one as a BB if I needed to (its outer diameter is 1", my 1" standard plates fit it). Also, 3/4" Galvanized Split Ring Hangers work perfect as clamps and spacers for you hands.
I love The back extensions idea, epic
I’ve had a home gym since 2010 ! Never going back doing circuits, supersets and whatever I feel like doing when I wanna do is just the best!
Magnetic Collar is a move! I was amazed to see those chains not fall when you hooked them up! Thanks for the tips Coop!
do you have a link for the leg rollers
Don't know for sure, but they look like these, which have 16" pad: www.sorinex.com/collections/weightlifting-attachments/products/roller-pad
magnetic hook idea was awesome. I ordered some right after. I leave so much stuff on the ground since I have nowhere to put it. NOT ANYMORE!! Thanks coop
BEAUTIFUL!
Good tips here
For the pin & pipe safeties I used a piece of heat shrink to protect my bar. It turned out pretty good!
I can’t thank you enough for this great tip regarding the attachment of magnets to bar collars. Put them on yesterday and can’t say enough about how convenient this is. Thank you!
I love the magnetic collar idea, I'll be doing that one later today!!!
So easy and cheap!
How big are those magnets? I'm only seeing 1.26" diameter circles on Amazon, which seems like they'd be massive for even a larger collar, but maybe I'm overthinking it....🤔
@@jameswebber8375 Search for rare earth magnets. www.kjmagnetics.com/ as an example. I'm in the UK, so just picked the first site that came up in the US no idea if they are any good
@@wsurfa thank you so much for this! Just made my purchase for the magnets. Thanks!
I clicked on this thinking I'd get some obvious suggestions but I have to say, the braided vinyl really is genius.
I'm definitely going to use a couple of these as I build out my home gym. The collar magnet, pulley system, and back extension are definitely going to be making an appearance.
Awesome hacks, never would have thought of the back extension. Awesome video as usual.
That last one is really good. I can see some reverse hyper builds with that concept.
I love the hyperextension hack. Thanks Coop!
FYI - pinpipe braided vinyl tubing: the Lowe's product (which looks exactly the same as the HomeDepot offering) fits over my RML pinpipes perfectly, no need to cut them. Awesome idea, thanks Coop! Manufacturers should absolutely offer this as standard or a cheap add-on to pinpipes...
I'm wondering if regular clear vinyl tubing would work adequately. Do you think the added strength of the braided tubing is necessary?
@@andrewolejarz5293 I use pipe insulation
This video was really cool, thanks. Will be using some of these for my squat rack when it ever gets here.
Coop, I’ve got a hack for the plate storage pegs that come with these racks. The hex nuts and bolt ends tear up your plates when you push the plate back onto the storage post. To stop that, I bought some rubber furniture chair leg covers. My local hardware store sells them in a bunch of different sizes. The rubber chair leg tip fits snuggly over the lock washer next to the rack. When you push your plates onto the post they stop at the rubber instead of hitting the post hardware.
Huge thanks for the suggestions, Coop!
I like the magnet on the collar idea - might steal that one. Also, the more I watch this channel the more I dig it Coop. Keep up the good work!
Thanks brother
Coop, Took your advice ordered the magnates, and added a little colored tape to them. Genius idea and so simple!
Dude, I just gotta say, you’re the man. Keep livin the dream. ✊🏻😇
Me: my mom just died
Coop: *Beautiful*
Why would anyone be worried about scuffing up their safeties or any part of their rack? We're talking about a home gym where work is done. Every scrape on mine was earned and is a mark of honour.
I love how much fun he is having being aggressive with his stuff
Love the content. Been binge watching all of ur videos amid the pandemic. Can’t wait to start my garage gym reviews inspired home gym.
Awesome brother! Thanks for the kind words. Forreal.
Great video. The last one was gold!
You could also wrap the pipe with an old bike tube!
It's always a good video from COOP.
Squat rack hack: "Don't need one when you're working chest. Chest day everyday." - Brofessor Flex.
Thank you Coop. Excellent tips will def implement at least 3.
I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-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
Where can one find these "cheap leg rollers?" link?
Coop, for the pin/pipe safeties, the Rogue R3 actually does have safety straps you can buy for them. I bought an RML-3 back in November and substituted the pipe safeties for straps for an additional $100. TOTALLY worth the cost of upgrading
First home rack comes Thursday. The back extension is genius with the leg rollers I got em and that never crossed my mind..
That back extension hack is genius!
6:34
"Take care of your equiptment"...
Literally 5 mins ago...
This had me laughing out loud.
loved the hyper-extension idea!
I use dense foam pool noodles for my safety pins, that seems to work pretty good too
I have a squat rack (not a power rack) with a straight normal pull up bar. I sometimes grab the dip accessory, put it high, and use it for neutral grip pulll ups.
Attach rings to the rack. Attach dip belt or squat belt to rings. Belt goes in front of your hips, a plate/sandbag/other hefty object goes behind your heels. Back extension.
All of them are goods ideas! I have to watch it again later on.
Fantastic video. Gonna take advantage of 2-3 of these.
Mind blown, great video! edits are getting funnier and funnier haha
Love the GHD hack
Had to keep pausing to switch to Amazon after almost every step and put something new in the cart 😂 Thanks Coop!
Great video Coop. I enjoy all of them, this may have been my favorite. Cheap, easy, DIY to optimize home gym equipment
Coop... where can I find cheap leg rollers to make the back extension??
Hey Coop could you drop a link to those leg roller attachments
Where do I get utility posts and leg rollers for a titan fitness t3 rack
My suggestion would be to buy a conversion kit from Rogue that allows 2x3" racks to use 3x3" accessories and then get the foam rollers for Rep's PR4000. Hope that helps.
Any ETA on the collar video? I’m ready to order but want to see your recommendation first.
Back extension was
Genius
this was fire man, you are the boss!
The magnet idea is great for storing
I love this channel so much!
Can you make a accessory items video for garage gym
How come you didn't demo doing curls in the rack? ;-)
These were some amazing tips!
Forget vinyl tubing, use a pool noodle. Slice down the middle and slide over the safety pin. It not only quiets down the clanking but protects the knurling and costs a few bucks.
You can use foam pipe insulation tubes on the safety pins too. They sell them at Home Depot to put on hot water pipes to keep them hot.
Inspired to be like you. Thanks coop
As a new member of the garage gym club, thanks for all the insight Coop. Would you know of any utility pins that would fit an R-3?
amazing work . i have your channel on all the time when im organizing the garage gym - working. exploring web. thanks for producing this creative , fun profession. yes i said it. GARAGE GYM PROFESSSSSINAL BABY!! Get after it
Nice list! I use colored electrical tape to mark my Jcup and safety locations and just write on them with a silver sharpie. Definitely going to try a few of the others tho
Mr. Coop are the utility pins used for 1" holes or 3/4"?
just picked up an RML-490, but looking for solid utility pins, hopefully, cheaper than the Sorinex ones, any suggestions?
Because of Coop, I'm walking around the house finding random things to hang on my magnet hooks just to see if it will hold.
I always wondered why these companies charge so much for an arch decal when it's just advertising, they should just include them 🤷♂️
Great tips btw
Watching this at home without a home gym: beautiful
Brilliant video it was really enjoyable 🙌
Any leg rollers that will fit a Titan t3 / rogue r3?
I liked the leg roller idea. Any out there for 5/8 holes?
I'll see if I can find some. If not, I'll petition a company to make them. They're very useful.
Great! Yeah the monster lite is 5/8 pin but it’s “jhook “ style and not just a straight pin...I have 2x2 not 3x3. Some infinity stuff fits but I don’t see those on site anymore
Rep Fitness has a leg roller for 5/8. However, they aren't taking orders until 4/27. I hope this helps!
Coop, as usual, great video! I'm wondering if you have a link to someone making leg rollers for a 5/8" hole? Thanks and keep your forearm guns holstered!
Thank god that I now have a way to mark the j-hook position for my deadlifts!
When having a dropped in rhino belt squat, I guess a mounted utility bench + utility pins + belt squat can give you a reverse hyper? If you have 4 leg roller you can make a GHD? These are huge equipment but using them in the rack saves tons of space?
You should review the Bells Of Steel Trap Bar 3.0! It's an open variation of their last Trap. Very solid imo.
The braided vinyl piping is also good for making beer bongs
Thanks for all you do and share brother
Using utility pins for neutral grip pullups and dips is so smart wth
I had always wondered where you got your custom COOP sign. Just figured Rogue made it for you. Wow.
New subscriber... love this guy already. So down to earth and quite amusing videos. I look forward to more of them.
Does anyone make leg rollers that fit a Rogue R3/ Infinity 5/8ths hardware size?
How is that fray fitness functional trainer? I’ve searched your site but don’t see anything. I’m between that and the larger rep one. Thanks!
Working on a review, they're out of stock so they're wanting us to wait on posting it.
Can you tell me where you got those specific leg rollers?
Try these: www.sorinex.com/collections/weightlifting-attachments/products/roller-pad
Coop, do you have a link for the leg rollers?