How I Train on Vacation Without a Fancy Gym | MAX EFFORT MUSCLE SUPERSETS

Train Anywhere: My Vacation Gym Setup 💪🏻

The squat rack, zip ties, and a folding bench that make it all possible.

Most people take beach chairs and coolers on vacation—I take a squat rack.

Whether I’m headed to the Carolinas or just getting away for a few days, I refuse to skip my training. That’s why I’ve built a mobile gym setup that travels with me wherever I go. It fits in the truck, costs next to nothing, and hits every major muscle group.

Here’s what I bring:

$180 squat rack from Amazon (yep, cheap and sturdy enough)

Zip ties + bungee cords to hold it all together and strap it to the truck bed

Folding flat bench — packs up easily & overall a solid bench

Gold’s Gym 6-foot barbell — perfect size for on-the-go lifts

2 adjustable dumbbells — take up minimal space but cover a ton of exercises

Ankle weights — easy to travel with and great for accessory movements

Bands + jump rope — for warmups, conditioning, and travel workouts

Pulley system attachment — attaches to the rack for lat pulldowns, rows, and more

It’s not fancy. But it gets the job done.

And the best part? You can build this same setup and never miss a workout again—no matter where you go.