So You Want to Build a Home Gym... Here's EVERYTHING You Need to Know | PD Podcast Ep.232

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on everything we've learned about building the perfect home gym—and trust us, we've made our fair share of mistakes along the way!We kick things off by diving into the absolute first step that'll make or break your entire setup and, from there, we're walking you through our proven process for creating a layout that actually works.You'll get the full behind-the-scenes tour of our actual gym setup, plus we're breaking down exactly why cutting corners on quality is the biggest mistake you can make if you're serious about long-term results and our favorite piece that we own.If YOU'RE ready to make real, sustainable change in your life, jump on a free call with us - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEAs always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode!Timestamps:(0:00) Today's topic(0:55) Assessing your space (considerations you NEED to make)(3:54) Creating the layout(5:55) How much you should expect to invest into equipment(10:44) What we have in our gym(13:00) Why it's important to invest in QUALITY equipment(15:22) If I could only have ONE piece in a home gym...(17:39) Building out the foundation of equipment(20:13) Considerations for buying used(22:38) Foundational pieces (continued)(25:56) Personalizing your space(30:00) The things people DON'T think about when building a home gym (environment/infrastructure/comfort/etc.)(36:29) Regrets or things that we'd do differently(39:56) Lessons we've learned building our own home gym(43:38) How building a home gym changed the game for usAdditional Resources:We Built Our Dream Home Gym - https://youtu.be/bKozKtcfwD8A Crash Course in Training to Failure - https://pod.fo/e/20c3f6Have questions or comments for us? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutesAnd keep the gains rolling with 12 MORE weeks of glute growth (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://train.physiquedevelopment.com/workout-plans/963551Follow us on Instagram:Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainzPhysique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_Physique Development Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopmentpodcastInquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutesInterested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.appKeep up-to-date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignupGrab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.comLooking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ToP9TYLEInterested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNAFor more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.comIf you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time!----Produced by: David Margittai | In Post MediaWebsite: https://www.inpostmedia.comEmail: [email protected]© 2025, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.