This month, Home Gym of the Month ran as our Crazy Rack Builds contest. We asked you to show us your wildest home gym builds for a shot at a $250 Bells of Steel gift card.
The winner for October 2026 is Neal Barrina from Hayward, California. We were looking for the build that packs the most training into a single rack, and Neal's Hydra Rack does the job of a whole gym.
If he looks familiar, he was also our Home Gym of the Week back in April.
IG: @_raisethebarr
Why did you start your own home gym?
The pandemic shut down public gyms, so like a lot of folks, I bought what I could based on what was in stock. I had one barbell, a pair of 10 and 25 lb bumpers, a TRX and one pair of 25 lb dumbbells in a one-bedroom apartment. As you can tell, it has changed a lot since then! 😃
What are your current fitness goals?
Get my first dunk on a 10ft basketball rim! I'm also prepping for my second weightlifting competition at the end of the year.
What program are you following?
A weightlifting program from Team Aita.
What BoS equipment do you own?
I own the Hydra Rack with Front Foot Stabilizers and bench attachments, plus a 4 lb medicine ball.
What's next on your wish list?
A monolift with rollers.
What is your favourite fitness hack?
Not really a hack, but I always start with my compound lift(s) first, which tends to be snatch, clean and jerk, back squat, bench press or deadlift. This way, if I need to end my workout short, my main lift covers a lot of bases!
Think your rack is crazier than Neal's? Starting next month, we're back to crowning one Home Gym of the Month winner. Share your setup on Instagram, tag @bellsofsteel and use #BoSHomeGym for your chance to be featured and get yourself a $100 gift certificate to boot.
Or, if you're still on the fence about building your dream gym or have any questions at all, don't hesitate to contact us. Our team of experts is ready for any question, no matter how simple or complicated.
