I might have to switch to training in my garage in the near future. I already own some equipment, but I am interested in the other opinions what the most effective use of a small space is and what equipment is absolutely necessary, multiple use, effective and or just plain fun to own.
Here's the list of things I already own in order of importance to me:
- barbell + weights
- jump rope
- airbike
- sandbag
- wall ball
- adjustable kettlebell
- dumbbells (hex 15kg, 22.5kg, but I'd upgrade to an adjustable one)
- resistance bands
- torque tank m1 (a quiet magnetic resistance sled, so you don't annoy neighbors)
- box (for box jumps, squats, other accessory)
I also consider buying:
- rower
- drop pads
- some type of squat rack with a pull up bar
What do you use most often or consider essential in any other way in a garage gym?
The face pulls I forgot the face pulls. Shame on me… And also rotator cuff here demonstrated with a band. I prefere the constant pull of the cable.
Ah yes, I do a lot of rotator cuff exercises with bands. My shoulders are the weak point and I already had pretty bad issues two times.
There are cable attachments for the common squat rack sizes, that's an option to avoid another standalone thing eating up floor space.
(edit: this is my new account, I moved 🙃)