This is the BoS straight bar that I got with the BoS light commercial rack. It’s super basic, has rubber grips, and has mid welds. I don’t actually use this bar much anymore- it just doesn’t feel as good on the wrists as a lot of other cable attachments that I have. It gets the job done, but there are better options.

These are the BoS safety straps for their light commercial rack (2.3”x2.3”). I personally prefer safety straps over the bars since they are quieter and softer on the barbell. It’s also what I used at my commercial gym before I got a home gym. It’s easy to move them up and down, but it will take a little longer than those safety bars that slide up and down on the nicer racks. The welds are not as clean as Rep and Rogue, but I have complete confidence in these straps and they have held well over 250lbs…as well as my boy jumping on them from time to time.

I originally got these in a set with 5lb, 2.5lb, and 1.25lp plates but my normal set of plates had 5lb and 2.5lb increments so I sold those other Everymate plates and just kept the 1.25lb set. It is a little discolored and I haven’t checked the accuracy of the weight but I’m sure it’s close enough. They fit pretty tight on the barbell but it still slides on. They do exactly what I need- when I’m between weight I just throw these on and it keeps me moving on the progressive overload train.

I found the blueprint for these from some redditor in the home gym community when the Reppins came out. I hate picking up dumbbells from the ground- this makes it so much easier to cradle the dumbbells at the end of a set. It’s super sturdy and it holds the weight easily. I have no worries about it tipping over. It’s a pretty cheap option, especially when you consider the other options. I could probably put it on some caster wheels, but I haven’t had the need to move it around. The black widow stand looks sick and way cleaner, so this takes a couple hits on the star rating. The dumbbells are secured to the 1x6 boards with bolts. I cut the four 4x4 legs to a height that felt comfortable for racking the weight (remember to consider the height of the 1x6 boards and cradle. The 2x4 pieces at the bottom and top of the stand that connect the two dumbbells requires some patience on figuring out the angle that works for you. I just tried to see what angle felt comfortable for racking the dumbbells and went with that. I used pocket hole screws for a cleaner look, but I think it might be the only option to connect those 2x4 pieces. I added a piece of wood to hang the changer plates. I also added the eyelets for resistance band work before I had a power rack that I could use to support the band work. Best decision for the gym!

I built a 10 degree wedge and a pair of 15 degree wedges using some scrap wood in the garage. I threw some extra paint I had and bought some grip tape from Walmart or Amazon. Maybe someday I’ll get the real thing, but these are super comfortable for incline squats. I also use them for split squats…notice that I didn’t say those are super comfortable since split squats are always awful 😂. I watched some YouTube videos and there are quite a few examples. But I basically used ply wood and made an angle (ChatGPT helped me figure out how to get the angle I want). Then I put screws through the top- try to use short screws and you will probably miss a couple times- no big deal. Then I added a 2x4 underneath to give it support and just drilled in to secure to the board. Pilot holes might help you out a bit. Works great, and it’s holding up fine! I’m sure someday they will break down- maybe.

I got these with my rack when I bought it on FB marketplace. To clarify, these are for the BoS light commercial rack (2.3”x2.3”). Since my rack has a unique upright size (not a flex- I want the 3”x3” some day), these are really my only option other than their roller, which I have as well. I love these for what they are. The sandwich style makes it a lot easier to rack and is softer on the bar. They are sturdy and are not going anywhere. From all the beating it has worn the J Cup down a bit but I have a beater bar so it doesn’t bother me and hasn’t seemed to scuff it anyways.

These are what I call your short little booty bands. These are tough and can take a serious beating. I use them for lateral movements (think squatting and moving sideways), lying hip thrusts, and squat variations. My wife loves these and uses them way more than me. I bought these for around $50 and it comes with 2 full sets of bands. So I sold the duplicate set for half, so the set ended up setting me back $25- it’s an easy addition.

Honestly these are 5-star bands. I got these in a pack from Amazon based on a review from Gluck who said they feel just like his Rogue bands. They are 100% natural latex, which if I remember right prevents it from ripping sooner. I have had them for a couple years- they were one of my first home gym purchases. I can do so much with these bands. The black one is also great for those who want to do assisted pull ups. They show minimal to no signs of wear. I would definitely recommend these and get them again.