Which plates for a home gym
This is an overview of example designs and ideas for building your own home gym. Each one is unique and special. Take the measurements and be clear in the intent of the room you are creating. I hope this provides answers for the first view basic questions for you to then dive deeper. You can always contact me for questions at pascal@marathon-crossfit.com.
Example designs
Attached you will find two example designs which you can use as a blueprint. I have also done many variations on those. Start with the floor space you have available and design your gym into it, as the available space most likely will not change. The few exceptions are new builds in the garden. Here I would also start with the available shed / room options and work from there.
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Which plates for a home gym
There are several options out there for home gyms to get some weight on the bar. The most pragmatic choice would be bumper plates.
Steel plates
Steel plates are easier to store and get more weight on the barbell as they are thinner. In turn, they are more likely to hurt you when they drop and can not be dropped from overhead.
Bumper plates
Bumper plates are a solid choice for a home gym as they work with any flooring and can be dropped without breaking themselves or the floor. They can also be used outside and are less likely to corrode. The downside is that you can not get as much weight on the bar and they don't make that satisfying clanging and banging sound.
Competition plates
Competition plates are the best quality and look the best and therefore cost the most. For most home gyms these plates would be overkill unless you have a big budget.
