5 Must Have Garage Gym Ideas On A Budget

(Last Updated On: February 15, 2018)

Finding a space to dedicate to your home gym can be difficult. Basements get used for storage and many times, the ceilings can be too low which limits your ability to have full range of motion for your workouts. Many people try to use their main living area for workouts, but find that they have to move equipment in and out, which leads to fewer and fewer workouts over time.

Garages offer the perfect space for a home gym because the ceilings are usually tall enough to accommodate athletes of any height, and there is usually enough floor space if you move your car to do anything from weight lifting to P90X3 workouts. Below, we found five “must-own” garage gym ideas that work with any budget. They will transform your garage into the perfect place to get your sweat on without leaving your house! To learn more, read our ultimate DIY garage gym guide.

The Best Garage Gym Ideas On A Budget

Pegboard | Rubber Floor | Rack | Bench | Mirror

Wall Control Pegboard

When you make plans to turn your garage into a home gym, you want to work from the outside in. This means beginning with plenty of wall storage for light equipment that you’ll want easy access. Pegboards are also great for storing the garage items you might need, and they’re easy to find at most home improvements stores. While you might not be able to rack weights on your pegboard, all the little things that need a home will fit and you’ll love the look of everything right there within arm’s reach.

Price (32″ x 32″): $38.00

“Elephant Bark” Rubberized Flooring

This stuff is top of the line. It’s made to withstand the pressure of your vehicle, but also the heavy pounding gym floors take from free weights and heavy equipment. With plenty of color options to choose from, Elephant Bark flooring really is the best way to go if you’re serious about turning your garage into your home gym.

Price (4′ x 4′): $27.34

Rogue Fitness – Fold Back Wall Mount Rack

Rogue has exploded in the past couple of years thanks to their involvement in the Crossfit Games. They also make some of the best fitness equipment in the world, like the fold back wall mount rack. When you’re done working out, this power rack collapses to allow room for your car. Made in the USA using American Steel, this is heavy-duty enough to handle whatever weight you put on it.

Price: $495

Marcy Flat Weight Bench

You don’t have to break the bank on a weight bench. Marcy makes a sturdy and simple bench you can use for presses, dips, or step up exercises. There is nothing to support any free-weights, as you will have to use some other rack, but you can do a lot with a garage gym without paying more than what a Marcy Flat Weight Bench will cost. If you want an upgraded version, they do make benches with support for barbells.

Price: $31.85

Wall-Mounted Mirror

You don’t need a mirror to admire how good you look, but it does help with ensuring proper form. Fab Glass makes a great activity mirror that has protective backing to ensure it stands up to movement from your garage door or any pounding you might be doing on the floor. This mirror comes in many sizes you can buy to fit your garage gym perfectly.