Storage is a must have in the home gym and dumbbell racks are on the top of the list. There are plenty of options available to purchase, but it is also something that many people can build with just a few basic tools. In this article I’ll highlight 25+ of my favorite DIY dumbbell racks for you to draw inspiration from.

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1. DIY rack for adjustable standard dumbbell handles and weights. When most people are starting out their home gym, adjustable dumbbells are a great option because they are versatile and a lot less expensive than buying a full set of dumbbells. This design features a top shelf that holds two pairs of assembled dumbbells, and weight storage pegs to hold plates when not in use. The wheels on the bottom of this rack are a nice touch.

📸 posted by u/doesnotlivehere in r/homegym on Reddit

2. DIY rack for adjustable standard dumbbell handles, weights and curl bar.This one is similar to the first but also includes a place to rack a curl bar.

📸 posted by u/crucial-kenny in r/homegym on Reddit

3. DIY rack for adjustable olympic dumbbell handles and weight plates. This is another great space saving option.

📸 posted by u/jchang28 in r/homegym on Reddit

4. DIY rack for adjustable olympic dumbbell handles and weight plates, with wheels. Similar to the previous rack, however this design has wheels to make it portable.

5. All wood DIY stand for adjustable dumbbells.

6. Powerblock DIY dumbbell stand with built in storage. This is an excellent design that fits a lot of equipment in a small space.

📸 posted by u/Heytlen in r/HomeGym on Reddit

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7. Scrap wood multipurpose DIY dumbbell storage rack. The only thing better than a regular dumbbell rack is one that can also hold kettlebells, a medicine ball, bumper plates, and iron weight plates.

8. Dumbbells on top, bumpers on bottom. This simple design is constructed using 2x4s and 2x6s and wheels on the bottom to make it portable.

diy dumbbell rack weight rack — 📸 posted by @garyhethcox310

diy weight storage home gym — 📸 posted by @garyhethcox310

9. Classic 2 tier DIY dumbbell rack design with custom engraving. This was rack was designed to specifically fit a set of 10-50 rubber hexagon dumbbells.

If you’re interested in building this one, I have a written tutorial or you can watch the video below.

10. Classic 2 tier DIY dumbbell rack design with a gray finish. Same design, different color. One of my favorite benefits of doing DIY is the ability to customize the color to whatever you want.

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11. Extra wide DIY dumbbell rack. This one is similar to the previous rack but has additional support in the center to accommodate the extra width. I have a tutorial available for this design here.

diy dumbbell rack weight storage gym — 📸 posted by @renan81

12. Super wide DIY dumbbell rack. Similar to the previous rack but with additional support in the center to go even wider. You really can’t have too much storage in the gym.

wood dumbbell rack — 📸 posted by u/wemetroids in r/homegym on Reddit

13. Three tier DIY dumbbell rack with flat top shelf. This is a great option for people who don’t have the space to go wide like the previous racks.

14. Multipurpose DIY storage rack. When you build your own rack, you can customize the size to fit as much as you need to.

15. Three tier DIY storage rack with flat shelves and a toaster rack on the bottom. Simple, clean, and fully functional.

16. DIY dumbbell rack that doubles as a fine piece of furniture. This is a great option for people who want to keep equipment in the home but don’t have a dedicated gym.

17. Beach gym vibes. Another benefit to using wood for a dumbbell rack is that wood does not rust. Certain types of wood are perfect for outdoor applications and are resistant to rot.

18. Garage 5 shelf DIY mulit-rack. Can't go wide? No problem, just go up! Keep in mind the higher you go, the more top heavy it’ll be. It is a great idea to anchor to the wall to keep stable.

19. Hybrid steel and wood DIY dumbbell rack. This rack requires a decent amount of skill but the end result is as beautiful as it is functional.

20. Three tier DIY dumbbell rack with built in plate storage and curl bar storage. This compact design is able to hold a ton of stuff!

diy weight rack home gym — 📸 posted by u/greenstar323 in r/homegym on Reddit

📸 posted by u/greenstar323 in r/homegym on Reddit

21. DIY storage rack that holds adjustable dumbbells, bars, and bumper plates.

📸 posted by u/KolkaB in r/homegym on Reddit

22. Three tier DIY garage storage rack. This rack helped to clean up a very messy corner in the garage gym.

📸 posted by u/rhythmdeficient in r/homegym on Reddit

23. Basic DIY dumbbell rack.

24. Three tier DIY dumbbell rack with flat top shelf. I love the two color finish on this design.

25. Three tier steel DIY dumbbell rack. This beast holds 5-75 and is made to last.

📸 posted by u/abnsgt in r/homegym on Reddit

26. 3 tier mega dumbbell rack made from lumber. Two angled shelves and a flat bottom shelf provides plenty of support for this dumbbell set.

wood diy dumbbell rack — 📸 posted by @kevin_rsg_18

Did I miss anything? What style rack are you going to make? Let me know in the comment section below!

25 Amazing DIY Dumbbell Racks for Home Gyms