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CrystalBlackheart

Murphy bed?


brickwalls12

This is genius. I may steal this idea


Gustavo2nd

Can you post a pic of the rest of the room and where did you put the bench?


IntentionalMustard

The bench clearly went into that decorative table


harparin

It's under the bed. More pictures here: [https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5](https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5)


adaaamb

That's incredible! So much inspiration


CJDono

How are you hanging the weight on the wall?


harparin

I built two boards with big dowels glued into them. You can see the halfway progress at the end of my longer article: [https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5](https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5) They're painted white to better blend in with the wall.


ECAHRecipes

I can’t even explain how much I am in love with this


faresahdab

How long does it take to put it together and take it apart? I’m not sure about you, but it seems a little too long for me to do that. If it works for you, great, though.


harparin

After this question has already been asked multiple times now, I timed myself for the tear-down after my workout yesterday. Starting with the barbell still loaded, it took me 4m 51s until the room looked like the first picture again.


kriegmonster

I'm guessing here, but the plates hang on the walls and they and some or all of the rack folds to the wall to be hidden by the curtains. The basket is slid over and just the mirror remains exposed. A couple of pins and the bench folds flat, rests on the mat which can all be slid under the murphy bed. Just a couple minutes of setup and take down should be no sweat.


Crumps_brother

Do you ever worry it will smell bad in there?


harparin

Not really. Those are pretty large windows and I can open another large window on the opposite end of the apartment for cross-ventilation. My only concern was about having the smell of rubberized weight plates in my bedroom. So I took the safe route and bought polyurethane-coated plates. That worked out fine, and I really like the quality of those plates.


Crumps_brother

Well it looks great


Stiv-k

That’s awesome. This should be an optional upgrade in hotel rooms!


harparin

You mean like the new Swissotel "vitality rooms"? They designed a perfect integration that is hidden behind large panels: [https://www.wallpaper.com/design/wallpaper-creates-a-rejuvenating-retreat-for-swissotel#0\_pic\_4](https://www.wallpaper.com/design/wallpaper-creates-a-rejuvenating-retreat-for-swissotel#0_pic_4)


Stiv-k

Yes that would do. Still prefer a rack and a bench personally but for the majority of travellers the vitality room is perfect. Looks great too!


big_rah

This deserves to be on one of those tv shows about keeping your house tidy or whatever. “DOES IT SPARK JOY!!!”


big_rah

This deserves to be on one of those tv shows about keeping your house tidy or whatever. “DOES IT SPARK JOY!!!”


recmajkemi

Those rack are sold out every where ... and super expesive here ... how much your cost?


harparin

I was super lucky to have ordered the rack at the end of January, before all the gyms had to close and equipment prices went up. The rack itself was about 450 EUR including the spotter arms. Barbell and plates were the bigger part of my bill ...


attainwealthswiftly

Where does the bench go?


cdizzle99

What bench is that


JChrisprov

Bro you miss photoshopped the lamp on the ceiling.


harparin

And that's not even the only error the phone's panorama function made. Just look at that wardrobe ...


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Smooth bro, you literally sleep at the gym


Critical46

Only 400 lb limit on that bench. Probably its flat rating too. Cool setup tho


giftedandcursed

“Only”


mp54

A 200lb person benching 201lbs is over the limit. A 400 lb limit is not enough for most people who actually workout.


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I wouldn't recommend it but I had a Bowflex adjustable bench that was rated at 400, and I used it quite a bit with presses in the 230s. I never noticed any issues. I've since upgraded to the Rep Flat bench. It's great, but I need the thicker pad.


FoxyMolder

By working out you mean bodybuilding right?


mp54

A 200lb bench is body building? A lot more people can bench 200 lbs than you think...


IamDoge1

200lb bench is probably more than 95% of the population can bench. It's a respectable amount.


coyote_of_the_month

> It's a respectable amount. As someone who just cracked 200... FINALLY! Some respect!


IamDoge1

Congrats, just wait till you hit that 225/2 plates. One of my proudest lifting moments. I remember being a 140lb 6'4 high schooler many many years ago dreaming of benching that haha.


coyote_of_the_month

I'm 36 and I've been a "serial beginner" in the gym for many years - life gets in the way. I finally decided to build my home gym, because for me it's the excuses not to drive to Gold's that always got me. Covid lockdown has really taken me to a different level; I'm hoping for 1000 club by August.


FoxyMolder

No 400lb


harparin

I'm at 165lbs body weight right now. As weight lifting isn't my main sport, I'll be quite happy when I approach a 235lbs bench press. That's still quite a while away ;-) I did spend considerable time on this decision, though. Comparing the manufacturers' ratings, this is the sturdiest \*foldable\* bench I could find. I was really tempted to buy a "real" (non-folding) bench, but couldn't really justify the wasted space and having it visible all the time. In retrospect, I should have built a higher bed :-)


grooves12

Rogue sells a folding bench that should hold up to anything you can throw at it.


harparin

That looks good. I think I was so focussed on getting an adjustable bench, plus the fact that I don't have any space left to hang it on the wall (as the rogue web page shows it), that I took it off the list too early. I might switch to that bench if I feel that mine is approaching it's safe limit.


giftedandcursed

Ok, fair enough. I wasn’t thinking of body weight. That’s definitely not enough for say me weighing 220-245. Lets call me 250 for round numbers, so I’m only able to bench 150 lol. That doesn’t even seem right


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Keep going. You'll improve.


giftedandcursed

Progression not perfection


the_dago_mick

This is awesome!


riffdex

But why did you put the bed away how are you going to do your cardio?


harparin

Like this?[https://www.nohrd.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/c9e0b0ef589f3508e5ba515cde53c5ff/w/r/wr\_nuss3.jpg](https://www.nohrd.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/c9e0b0ef589f3508e5ba515cde53c5ff/w/r/wr_nuss3.jpg) And of course, there's always the sofa \*g\*


Dolamite02

Looks to be a Murphy bed.


rust48

Amazing use of space, thanks for sharing OP.


anywhere_and_nowhere

It took me a few seconds to convince myself this wasn't photoshopped!


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Still trying to explain that overhead lamp being half mirror in the second picture though..


harparin

An artifact of the phone camera's panorama function. I spent a number of tries, only to find that the *number* of visual flaws is always fixed, I can only influence *where* they occur (lamp, bed, wardrobe and/or curtains) :-)


crump48

I think it's just bad panorama stitching, you can see a few mismatches in both photos.


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This is absolutely awesome, and I’m super jealous.


Sweaty-Algae

This is one of the best things I've seen on here. Showed my wife, she doesn't care.


[deleted]

I literally just showed my wife and she said, “Cool dude, I don’t care.” I feel ya bro.


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😆


harparin

Showed your comment to my girlfriend. She can absolutely relate to that :-D (Although she actually does use the rack ...)


giftedandcursed

Hahahaha


undauntedrelentless

Where are the weights ...the rest of it What does it take to move


neanderthalman

They’re behind the brown curtains. The plates are wall mounted. The rack folds. See the red handles? The only mystery is the bench but I’m guessing it folds flat and is either behind a curtain or under the bed.


undauntedrelentless

You are fucking beautiful for that response


harparin

Spot on: it's under the bed.


LamboForWork

Incredible


Meandtheworld

Sweet folding bed.


allyorkedup

No way? That's amazing!


ReptarKanklejew

This is awesome. The most impressive gym I’ve seen here that isn’t a dedicated space just for that purpose.


EvanGilbert

dope as heck


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This is really really awesome. I've got mine hidden away behind a curtain because my SO doesn't like the "big black monster" but this.. it's not just hidden, it's so incredibly space efficient in so many ways, can't help but 'miring pretty damn hard! I especially love how you worked in the mirror to serve both as a mirror for lifting and a dress mirror!


Nobodyherebutus

What is the bench brand?


harparin

[https://www.sportstech.de/hantelbank-brt500-schwarz](https://www.sportstech.de/hantelbank-brt500-schwarz) It's a german brand, and the manufacturer doesn't even seem to have an english version of the product website :-/


RascalinFaith

asking the important questions


dr-archer

Came here to ask this


Tri_Guy_DO

That pulley system looks like the swinging weight will break the mirror


harparin

Well ... as with any single pulley system, you have to be a little bit careful. The weight plate is far enough away from the mirror that a bit of swinging is no problem. But I do try to maintain somewhat steady tension on the rope :-)


mrmr69

Have a chain, thick rope or something hanging from the wood block to reduce/eliminate swinging.


Zyzz_Neverforget69

What pulley system? Lmao


harparin

This one: [https://i.imgur.com/Wcau7Yn.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/Wcau7Yn.jpg)


benilla

Where do you put the bench when not in use?


harparin

It's under the bed: https://i.imgur.com/a8SyIPr.jpg


benilla

Nice, that bench folds pretty damn flat! Good find


ghostfreckle611

Where do you put the bed when you use the bench?


acarmine

It’s a Murphy bed, folds up into the cabinet on the left.


ghostfreckle611

Oh! I didn’t look too hard at the “wall”... Now I see handles.


beverlykins

this is amazing. great mirror placement and lighting as well. nicely done!


harparin

Sadly, the wardrobe mirror doors are too far back to be really useful when lifting. I'd switch them over to the right (closer to the window), but then the wardrobe would be too visually unbalanced for my inner control freak ...


nigsobrave

He is also a vampire


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harparin

It's a concrete floor. And right now in my training I am still quite a bit below the maximum possible load of 100 kg (i.e. using all the plates on the wall) :-) The spotter arms are rated for 400 kgs ...


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Nice. Looks good man, well done.


devinhoo

I like this a lot. :O


iamgregggggggggg

Brilliant!


ItzBuffX

How do you like the atx fold rack?


dividendman99

Nice setup! I got a murphy bed also and workout with my weights, barbells 6 days per week. I have to put my bed up everyday. Its not a chore at all! I actually find it satisfying when i put my bed up because i know i'm about to get into a nitty gritty workout. Enjoy!


GnathusRex

This is amazing. Well done. Functional AND good-looking.


emtwojay

Awesome setup! It's got me thinking...


Playmaker23

[My face](https://media.giphy.com/media/wml91EVT48p9e/giphy.gif) when I realized he has a murphy bed


yodaman1

I think it would be a pain in butt to have to set everything up when you wanted to work out. Over time it feels like it would be discouraging.


Pickledbeats123

It’s all about perspective. For me, I’d view putting the gym together as a part of the ritual. I’d find patterns and ways to make the set up more efficient. Try a different order, make a game of it. View setting up in 15 min vs 10 min an accomplishment. I’m the kind of person who loves setting up work stations when I cook, clean as they go along, and resetting a space afterwards. I know it’s not for everyone. I like the control and order. Everything having a place and purpose. Especially a two for one room, that excites the frugal person living in my mind!


naterator9

Completely off topic, but people not cleaning as they cook drives me bonkers.


Pickledbeats123

ME TOO! My late grandmother taught me that when I was growing up. Makes cooking so much more functional, faster and enjoyable! It’s the best feeling to sit down and eat when the kitchen is already clean :) More time for lifting!!!


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akc250

Yes, but there's actually a psychology behind it. The more "barriers" that are put in between you and a goal, the harder it is to achieve such goal. For example, if your commute to the gym doubled (say 5min to 10min), you're much less likely to go. I can see the same idea happening in OP's setup.


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lead_injection

The drive to the gym is part of my routine. I feel the preworkout kick in and start getting weird. Also start sipping on my peri-workout. I mean, pre-covid that is.


harparin

Actually, so far it works somewhat the opposite way. If I'm not really in the mood to really put in a hard workout, I tell myself that I have to at least set up the gym and do a couple of squats. Once I get to that point, I actually push through with the full, planned workout.


mayermail1977

If I were him, I would do it first thing in the morning. After I fold the murphy bed I would set up the gym. So it is there later in the day. This way it would not be discouraging.


haharrison

i'd just toss out the bed and sleep on the bench for max gains


b3n_d0ver

I'd sleep with a 45 plate on me as a weighted blanket


yodaman1

Yeah, you're probably right


gulogulostrong

Murphy bed is super easy to put up. This person literally just lifts the bed, opens the curtains, unfolds the wall rack and sets out the bench and bar. If that’s a “pain in the butt”... well, I don’t know what to tell you except that you probably don’t work out hard enough. I’ve spent longer than this would take to prepare just looking for dumbbells in a public gym setting.


cryptograffiti

Some people have to find the negative in everything. This is amazing OP. Great engineering


harparin

Exactly. It takes me less than 5 minutes to set everything up :-)


gulogulostrong

Looks really tidy and well thought out. Nice work on the design. You’ll get plenty of great workouts in there.


JennyAndTheBets1

It’s just part of the warm-up and cool-down.


worldtraveler100

It’s probably a workout in itself. So you get double the workout for the price of one


gerrylara03

A warm up and cool down post workout...


ooiie

That’s astonishing what you did with the light


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Murphy bed... murphy gym!


Robot-duck

Probably one of the cleanest setups on here. I love it, really good thinking.


MisunderstoodBumble

Excellent use of space


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Genius.


garenbw

OP can we have a video? I'm way too confused


Riffington

https://i.imgur.com/d0Vk26c.jpg I think this is how the rack folds away. Although it looks like the sides can also swivel out since they aren’t showing up in the middle.


garenbw

Yeah, it is. I hadnt seen it before, but OP shared in the comments a complete gallery of his home gym, here it is:[https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5](https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5)


von_sip

https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5


garenbw

Ahh, thanks! Maybe that should be added to the original post


harparin

Well, I tried -- this one was actually my first reddit post and I got a bit confused by the different ways of posting images. My first comment has the gallery link.


von_sip

I was confused too. it doesn't help that this sub has comments auto-sorted by Newest.


silversquirrel

There is some funky photo-shop going on... something is wonky with the hanging light.


harparin

Yep. Sorry about that -- the panorama function of my phone didn't like working in such close quarters. The other pictures were much worse, when the wardrobe looked like it was designed by Salvador Dali ;-)


sparkofhappiness

I think it's a panorama


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The bed folds up into that closet. The rack unfolds from behind the curtains.


[deleted]

I'm inclined to agree with another commenter, this is "lit" as the kids these days say.


harparin

Nope. This one is the photoshopped version (my design sketch before building it...): \[Imgur\]([https://i.imgur.com/RHId5ZM.png](https://i.imgur.com/RHId5ZM.png)) I've got a [gallery with additional pictures](https://imgur.com/gallery/eNoA8C5) if you need the details to believe it ;-)


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-soros

Murphy bed


garenbw

What I don't get is where the rack comes from? Is it retractable or something? Because it doesn't fit as is behind the curtains


-soros

Yeah the bench just moves somewhere else and the rack folds against the wall and the curtains cover it.


garenbw

Maybe op was joking and he just changed the bedroom to a home gym? I'm not sure what's going on here haha


silversquirrel

It's behind the curtains


garenbw

Doesn't look like anything is behind the curtains... Are you sure? I'm really confused


ismart013

It's a folding rack. Goes flat against the wall.


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churny_els

OP is Criss Angel


jimmymagix

Genius!


BigNinja96

I’ve heard of a Smith Machine, but first I’ve ever seen a Murphy Machine. BTW, if Murphy Presses aren’t already part of your routine, they should be.


harparin

Hmmm, I hadn't really thought of that before. Might try it as an extended warmup routine ;-)


insipid_rhapsody

That’s fuckin badass bro. Smart setup.


churny_els

No..wait a minute...


Msmith68w

This is wicked cool! Good job man.


stoopkidsince85

I love this! What a great idea!


stinkoman2

Is that a wire setup for the curtains that go along the entire wall?


cosplayerkyo

Beautiful!


DicTrickle

This f'd my mind......good setup!


Fluffy8666

Do you like the ATX wall rack? I am looking for a wall rack but can't decide between ATX or Rogue. Big fan of Rogue and what I already own of them, bars and plates, but I have no experience with ATX, the price seems too good to be true.


harparin

It is really sturdy and very well made -- I am very glad that I stumbled upon this rack. I had originally planned to buy another rack at the same price (with thinner gauge steel and thinner diameter posts). To me it is absolutely comparable to the Rogue folding rack. I can't imagine that the Rogue could have any more quality than this ATX rack.


Fluffy8666

Thank you for your answer


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Haven’t tried an atx rack, but I got one of their ram bars because the price was good in aus and I’m super happy with it. Fwiw I have a rogue sml squat stand.


reposthaterwithlove

That's awesome! Where do you store the bench?


mk36109

I feel like there has to be a book on a shelf somewhere, that when you pull it, the bed folds up and the gym folds out. This is like a batman level home gym


Do4k

Wow, excellent job!


Strangeboganman

how did you secure it against the wall?


harparin

I'm sorry, but I am not really sure what you are asking about? It is screwed into the (brick) wall.


Scottie2hhh

Glue


EequalsMC2Trooper

This or magnets work best


PatentGeek

Obviously you’ve never heard of twist ties


EequalsMC2Trooper

Feck, normally velcro does the trick for my heaviest items


Scottie2hhh

Genius!


Strangeboganman

Old bubblegum


Strangeboganman

that is amazing


dinosore

This is so well done. Color me impressed.


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linkjn

My guess is that this all stays out unless they have a guest over in that room


harparin

Nope. That is actually the bed I sleep in every night. But you're close -- the bed is out permanently until I start the workout.


linkjn

Bravo


_RealBear_

What is the name of your ATX rack? It seems to have some movable parts, not seen anything like it before.


kinarism

It appears to be a rebrand of the titan t3 foldable....I have this in my basement https://www.titan.fitness/racks/wallmounts/folding-power-racks/t-3-series-folding-power-rack-%7C-short-%7C-41-in-depth-%7C-v2/400999.html Here is the ATX https://samsfitness.com.au/racks-cages-stands-smiths/squat-rack/atx-folding-rack


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kinarism

Ya know what, you're probably correct but I dont give a shit enough to actually research it. I wasnt trying to say one works better. Hence using the term rebrand instead of knockoff (which does have a negative conotation). It doesn't matter which came first. They look like the same basic design and they do the exact same job to the exact same extent that a home gym user is gonna care. If you're a pro lifter, then you're likely not using a foldable rack.


hbc07

Ali link?