3 Huge Home Gym Mistakes in 3 Minutes

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Building out your home gym can be a little tricky if you don’t know what to avoid. Today, we’re sharing three essential tips to help you avoid common mistakes when building your home gym.

1. Measure Your Space

First up, make sure you measure your space! It’s easy to get caught up in choosing equipment without considering whether it will fit in your designated area. Measuring your space is crucial to ensure that you can accommodate everything you want.

Think about the dimensions of key equipment: squat racks, storage racks, barbell length, and flooring. These items can take up significant space, so ensure everything you’re considering will fit comfortably.

If you’re looking to save space there's tons of different options. Weight storage pins, wall attachments, and racks. Find out which works best for your space!

2. Find Your Perfect Weights

The second mistake to avoid is underbuying or overbuying weight. When deciding how much weight to purchase, consider not just what you can lift now but also what you aspire to lift in about six months. 

Many people buy the minimum weight just to save money, but then find themselves needing more as they progress. Conversely, some overestimate their needs and spend too much on equipment they won’t use. Assess your current lifts and set realistic goals for the near future to guide your purchases.

We have tons of different options on bumper plate sets to match your needs. Check out our Savage bumper plates when trying to find your perfect set.

3. Don't Forget Flooring

Lastly, make sure to budget for and purchase flooring along with your equipment. Excitement can lead you to buy all your equipment first, only to realize later that you’re lifting on a hard surface like concrete. 

There are several options available, including rolled rubber flooring, stall mats, and foam interlocking squares. Stall mats are a popular choice, generally measuring 6' x 4' and 3/4" thick. They protect your garage floor and equipment, are easy to install, and budget-friendly.

You can find these at your local tractor supply, or if you're in Austin, Texas, come check out French Sport, where we have stall mats available!

Final Thoughts

Building out your perfect home gym doesn't have to be so hard. As long as you don't make these top 3 mistakes, you'll be right on track to building out your perfect home gym.