A garage home gym in Farmington Hills, MI gave Mataan a complete place to train at home, without ever leaving the house. Forged handled the whole done-for-you project, from design to install, so he did not have to research equipment, haul boxes, or build a thing.

At a glance

  • Location: Farmington Hills, MI (garage)
  • Who it is for: Mataan, who wanted a complete setup to train hard at home
  • The goal: A full home gym in the garage, ready whenever he is
  • Investment level: A serious, low five-figure garage build
Finished garage home gym in Farmington Hills, MI with a power rack, functional trainer, and bench

Before: A Clean Garage, Ready for More

Mataan had a garage in Farmington Hills with a clean floor and good light. But it was not set up to train in. The space sat mostly open.

He wanted a full home gym he could use whenever he wanted. So we designed it, sourced it, delivered it, and installed it.

Empty garage in Farmington Hills, MI before the Forged home gym install

The Goal: A Complete Setup at Home

Mataan wanted one thing. A garage gym that could do it all, from heavy lifts to cardio, with room to move. It had to be strong, and it had to fit the space.

The Blueprint: We Design It First

Before we move a single piece, we design the whole gym. This is our Home Gym Design and Fit Blueprint.

For Mataan, that meant a layout built around how he trains and the exact shape of the garage. We measure the space to the inch, lay out every piece, and pick equipment that earns its spot. We plan the delivery and the install ahead of time too, so install day goes smooth.

Home Gym Design and Fit Blueprint aerial layout of a Farmington Hills garage home gym

Your room, measured and laid out to the inch.

The Blueprint is a paid design step. If you move forward with a build, the full cost goes toward your project.

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Building the Garage Home Gym in Farmington Hills

This was a done-for-you project. You can see our home gym design and install process in full, but here is how it went for Mataan:

  • We designed the layout around how Mataan trains
  • We picked the right equipment for the space
  • We sourced and delivered every piece
  • We installed it and walked Mataan through the finished garage

Mataan's build included:

  • A full power rack with safety straps, anchored to the floor
  • A Forged functional trainer with dual cables
  • A Forged adjustable bench
  • An Olympic barbell and weight set
  • A kettlebell set and a rubber hex dumbbell set
  • Weight storage racks to keep the floor clear
  • A sled and a rower for conditioning
  • Commercial-grade rubber flooring in the training zone
Power rack, bench, and kettlebells in a finished Farmington Hills garage home gym

Mataan never had to become the general contractor for his own gym. One plan, one install, one team at his house. Most of our builds are done in one to three days.

After: A Full Gym in the Garage

The garage is done. It is clean, it is strong, and it can handle any workout he wants.

FAQ: Garage Home Gyms in Southeast Michigan

Do you install home gyms in Farmington Hills?
Yes. We design and install done-for-you home gyms across Southeast Michigan, within about 90 minutes of Novi, MI.

How long does a garage home gym install take?
Most Forged builds are finished in one to three days on site, after the design is set.

Can you fit a full power rack setup in a garage?
Yes. We design the layout to the inch so a rack, bench, cardio, and storage all fit with room to move.


Want a garage home gym like Mataan's? You don't have to manage design, contractors, flooring, deliveries, and install yourself.

We've helped over 3,000 people build their home gym, with a 5.0-star rating from our clients, and we work within about 90 minutes of Novi, Michigan. Read what our clients say.

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