Introduction
As you build out your home gym, it’s essential to clear off the floor as you go along. The more open space, the better. It just makes for a better workout environment.
Many of the storage options you can purchase are not necessarily cheap. Plus, they are not always “customized” to what you already own.
If you have the time and skills and want to save money, DIY storage options can be a great way to organize your gym.
Below are 6 DIY storage options for a home gym that will help you store away barbells, weight plates, and dumbbells within your home gym. Each includes a basic introduction, links to view complete instructions, and a DIY Alternative.
1. DIY Wall Mounted Plate Storage
Getting your plates off the ground and onto the wall is not only one of the best ways to clean up your home gym, but it’s also a way to make it more visually appealing. In addition, it can optimize your workouts since you’re not dealing with unorganized piles on the ground.
For this option, it’s not difficult, but you need to ensure that you properly screw them into the studs of your wall. Do this correctly and they’ll be able to hold hundreds of pounds with ease.
A project like this will likely cost between $20 and $75 and take under an hour.
DIY Alternative: PRx Weight Plate Wall Storage
2. Horizontal Barbell Storage
Similar to the option above, this option will get your barbells out of the way while also sharpening the appearance of your gym at a low price. With most barbell holders ranging in price from $60 to a few hundred dollars, the low cost of these DIYs makes them a pretty good alternative.
If placed in the proper position, this horizontal barbell storage option allows you to quickly load and unload your barbell from the wall without taking any floor space.
DIY Alternative: Yes4All Horizontal Wall Mounted Storage
3. Vertical Barbell Storage
While a vertical barbell storage option is possible for straight bars, the vertical option comes in especially handy when you would like to store specialty bars in several different shapes and sizes.
The price of 9 bar holders continues to rise, so this an excellent alternative for those looking to save money.
DIY Alternative: REP 9 Bar Storage
4. DIY Toaster Rack
This is a compact way to keep your plates together. If spaced correctly, they’ll be easy to grab and load. Or those who don’t want to drill into their wall or have no wall space left can benefit.
Plus, this option is relatively easy to customize to the plates you currently own.
DIY Alternative: Titan Horizontal Weight Plate Storage
5. Dumbbell Storage
If you don’t have easy access to your dumbbells, it’s unlikely that you will use them. A dumbbell storage option gets those dumbbells off the ground and makes them much easier to grab.
This also can give your gym a more “official gym feeling.”
DIY Alternative: REP Dumbbell Rack
6. DIY Weight Tree
This may be the most common way to store weights. Weight trees vary widely in style and size, and the A-frame has been around for a while. It’s a straightforward design and gets the job done. The difficulty level is medium, and it takes about 2 hours to build. It’ll likely cost under $50.
DIY Alternative: Titan Portable Plate and Barbell Storage
Conclusion
While these DIY projects may not be for everyone, it is a great way to save some money and customize your gym as you’re building it out.
For those looking for additional DIY inspiration, make sure to follow @kaizendiygym on Instagram.
The Home Gym Guide will also help anyone looking for additional tips when growing their home gym.