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The Four Absolutely Critical Pieces Of Training Equipment You Need To Start Your Home Gym With
So you’ve got some space set aside in your home for a gym. You’re ready to take the plunge and get some equipment so you can train without having to wait for equipment, listen to music you can’t stand or wipe other people’s sweat off machines.
But where do you start? What equipment should you get in order to maximize what you can do in the space you have available? Should you get a multi-station machine? Maybe a Bowflex? What’s all this talk about being able to do more than 50 “club quality exercises?”
Right now, put that all out of your head. The equipment you need in order to maximize your space is simple and very basic and it will allow you to do literally hundreds of exercises!
And the best part is, you can get it cheap if you know the right sources…
Essential Home Gym Equipment #1 – Adjustable Dumbells
If I could only have one single type of equipment in my home gym, it would be a good set of adjustable-weight dumbells. You can do a huge variety of exercises for every single bodypart with just a simple pair of dumbells.
Getting adjustable dumbells means you can very easily change the weight you’re working with while still not using up a whole lot of space in your home gym. If you have pre-made dumbells, you have to set aside space (or get a good dumbell rack) for rows of individual dumbells.
If you’ve GOT the space (and the money!), pre-made dumbells are certainly more convenient to use. But if you’re tight on room, lining up your dumbells may not be an option. And, of course, the pre-made dumbells are going to be a lot more expensive to get a decent range of weight for.
When it comes to adjustable dumbells, you’ve got several options. By far, the most convenient are the Powerblock style of dumbells (Bowflex and Nautilus also have products like this).
With this style, all you have to do is basically flip a switch to set your weight on the dumbell. The whole thing is interlocking – they fit into the space of just two dumbells and give you a good range of weights to work with.
The other main options are the “make it yourself” free weight dumbells. With these, you’ve basically got weight plates and posts. With a good selection of weight plates, you can make a great range of weights.
This style of dumbell will be a good deal cheaper than the Powerblock style but, on the downside, it does take more time to put the dumbells together and the weight posts sticking out can be a bit awkward. But overall, for the money, this style is still a very good investment, especially if you’re looking to make some heavy dumbells. Heavy Powerblock dumbells can be quite expensive (they have expansion sets that go up to 130 lbs) but even then, are still a substantial savings over the equivalent amount of pre-made dumbells.
Essential Home Gym Equipment #2 – Adjustable Incline/Flat/Decline Bench
Once you’ve got the dumbells, the next thing to get for your home gym is a solid bench. Ideally, you want a bench that is easily adjustable to incline, flat and decline settings. The more versatile it is, the more use you’ll get out of it and the more exercises you’ll be able to do with it.
And when I say solid, I mean SOLID. Don’t skimp on this piece of equipment. You don’t want a bench folding up under you when you’re in the middle of a hard set (or ever for that matter!).
The adjustable bench will open up a wide range of exercises for you to do with your dumbells.
On a side note, you might wonder why I place a bench in front of a barbell set in order of “must-have.” To be honest, it’s a toss-up. Ideally, it would be best to get all four of these pieces of equipment that I’m going to talk about in this article at the same time! You would do just fine getting the barbell set before the bench as well.
Essential Home Gym Equipment #3 – 300 lb Olympic Barbell Set
So you’ve got your dumbells and a bench. Now it’s time to get your barbell set. The nice thing with barbell sets is that at most sporting goods stores you can get a decent set for a good price brand new.
When you’re getting a barbell set, I HIGHLY recommend going for the Olympic bar set (the 7 foot long bar). The thinner bar (known as a Standard bar) has a much smaller capacity and will start to bend if you load it with more than 200 pounds or so. The thicker bar will be easier to grip as well.
Once you’ve got the basic barbell set, you can very easily get more weight plates as you need them.
One very important thing to note about free weight…if you can, always get it at a local place. If you buy it online, shipping charges will just about DOUBLE the price of your order (they charge for shipping by the pound).
Essential Home Gym Equipment #4 – The Power Rack
You’ve got resistance (the dumbells and barbell)…you’ve got apparatus (the adjustable bench)…now you need a “framework” to really maximize the number of exercises you can do.
When you have a rack, it opens up not only a much wider range of exercises, it also dramatically increases the safety and potential productiveness of your training.
Because here’s the bottom line with training at home by yourself…if you don’t have a power rack/safety cage, it is not in your best interests to do barbell bench press or heavy barbell squatting. If you get stuck under a bench press bar with no help around, you’re in big trouble!
If you have to bail out on a heavy squat with no power rack to catch the bar, you have to release the bar, let it roll down your back and try and get out of the way as it crashes to the floor. And as fun as THAT sounds, it’s no picnic (especially if your home gym isn’t on a concrete floor)!
To be honest, I even recommend people who train at commercial gyms to do their barbell bench pressing in the power rack. It’s an exercise that has the potential to injure you pretty seriously if you get stuck under it with no help around! Training it in the rack is much safer and allows you to really push yourself without fear of getting stuck under the bar, which is invaluable when you really want maximum results.
Even a VERY small home gym has space for a rack. My first home gym was in a 10 x 10 room and it worked like a charm! The barbell can be stored on the rack itself, the bench fits right inside the rack when not in use. Many racks also come with weight posts to hold your plates right on the sides of the rack itself, which saves even more space.
Here’s another great feature about some racks…the possibility of adding a weight-stack pulley to it. I got this with my rack and it was a GREAT investment. It opens up not only all the potential exercises you can do with pulleys but also exercises you can do that combine pulleys with the rack!
Honorable Mention of Essential Home Gym Equipment – The Swiss Ball
While the Swiss Ball (also known as an “exercise ball”) isn’t listed as an essential here, I also highly recommend grabbing one of these. They’re inexpensive and they allow for a great variety of exercises to be performed, especially in combination with dumbells.
Be sure to look for a ball that is good quality – burst resistant is a feature you definitely want. If a ball gets punctured (especially while you’re on it!), you don’t want it exploding underneath you and you falling to the ground. This is not good when it’s just you on the ball…much more so if you’re using weight while you’re on the ball! If the ball gets punctured, it should just slowly let out the air, giving you time to get off the ball.
Where To Get This Training Equipment:
When it comes to free weight, such as barbells and dumbells, your best is to stay local. As I mentioned above, shipping prices will kill you if you order free weight online or by mail order. You can scout out garage sales for people getting rid of their stuff, or head directly to the sporting goods store.
Sports Authority (if you’re in the U.S.) generally has good prices on barbells, weight plates and dumbells.
If you’re interested in getting a set of PowerBlock dumbells, you can order them online as well as find them in stores.
When it comes to the bench and power racks, there are a lot of different options in terms of brands. Personally, my bench and rack are Body Solid, which I’m quite happy with. They’re good quality and were very reasonably priced. Other good brands include Yukon, Nautilus, BodyCraft, and Ivanko.
As far as where to get racks and benches, online is generally your best bet, whether it be retail or getting them used through fitness classified ads. EBay is another excellent option. Be sure to shop around.
Bottom line…search around and compare prices. Feel free to find a good price and shop it around to other places to see if they’ll beat it!
CONCLUSION:
If you have the space for it, setting up a home gym is totally worth doing IF you’re the type of person who can self-motivate. Some people don’t have the space or simply need the atmosphere of a gym to really make progress – nothing wrong with that!
Your home gym doesn’t need to be (and shouldn’t be!) complicated. Just a few basic pieces of equipment are all you need to do a tremendous variety of exercises and get great results.
The best bodies aren’t built with fancy machines or with “club quality exercises.” The best bodies are built with hard work and gold-standard exercises like squats, bench press, deadlifts, barbell rows, etc., all of which can be done with the four pieces of “must-have” equipment that I’ve mentioned here: dumbells, barbells, benches and racks!
About the Author
Nick Nilsson is Vice-President of BetterU, Inc. and has been inventing new training techniques and exercises for 17+ years. Nick has written many training books including “Muscle Explosion! 28 Days To Maximum Mass” & “Metabolic Surge – Rapid Fat Loss” – http://www.fitness-ebooks.com
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Body Solid Freeweight Leverage Gym Package $1999.95 Body Solid allows you to turn up the intensity of your workouts with maximum gains in strength and size in a minimum amount of time. The Freeweight Leverage Gym System from Body Solid allows you to workout without compromise! Push yourself and train to muscular exhaustion for accelerated gains! The Leverage Gym’s versatility and advanced safety features ensure a complete heavy-duty workout the need for a spotter. Load up the plates and work yourself to the limit! Perform bench/incline/decline shoulder pressed, pec flys, lat pull downs, preacher curls, squats, calf raises and much more! Perform over 40 exercises with this versatile leverage freeweight system. Each station adjusts to fit your size for proper positioning, beneficial pre-stretch and full range of motion. Every repetition on this tough training center feels natural and correct. This Body Solid system features thick DuraFirm seat, back and shoulder pads to support you comfortably through the heaviest routines. DuraFirm upholstery is super tough, sweat and tear-resistant and is guaranteed to never bottom out. The extra heavy-duty mainframe is built from 10 and 11 gauge high tensile strength steel with all-4-side welded construction. There is no other machine in its class that can compare to its strength and stability. Each leverage exercise station moves fluidly on pivot points utilizing commercial-grade pillow block bearings and oversized bronze bushings. A durable, electrostatically applied powder coat finish resists scratches, scrapes and chips. The textured finish hides fingerprints and cleans easily. The Body-Solid Free Weight Leverage Gym is built to last a lifetime and is backed by the Body-Solid Exclusive In-Home lifetime warranty on everything; pads, pulleys, cables, frame. You name it—it’s all covered. This system requires Olympic style plates only. |
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Body Solid Leverage Squat Attachment for Body Solid Freeweight Leverage Gym $389.95 The Body Solid Leverage Squat Attachment allows you to perform squats and calf raises with the FreeWeight Leverage Gym. This attachment includes the pictured squat/calf block. This attachment is for use with the Body Solid Leverage Gym. |
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Body Solid Commercial 3-Station Gym $3425.95 The Commercial 3-Station Gym from Body Solid combines maximum strength, outstanding performance and numerous workout options in a space-effective, compact system. This multi-station workhorse provides health club quality strength training for up to three people simultaneously. The Commercial 3-Station Gym features a multi-function Press Arm Station for bench press, incline press, shoulder press and chest supported mid row exercises. The fully adjustable Perfect Pec Station with range limiters allows users to achieve deeper muscle penetration for faster, more defined results. The Leg Press Calf Press Station operates on a 2 to 1 weight ratio giving the 3-Station Gym the awesome capacity of a 420 lb. leg press. The nonslip, rubber encased foot plate is constructed of heavy gauge steel for safe and sturdy operation during the most intense workouts. Always on the cutting edge of weight equipment design, Body Solid gyms are engineered with meticulous precision and advanced ergonomic features. The thick, durable DuraFirm pads are contoured for lumbar support delivering the most comfortable workouts you will ever experience. Every pad, pop pin and pivot point feels natural. Both 210 lb. weight stacks are within easy reach for a quick, safe weight selection. |
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Stamina Bio Flex 1700 Home Gym $324.99 The Stamina Bio Flex 1700 Home Gym delivers the strength and fitness results you want in a smooth, comfortable workout. Changing between exercises and adjusting weight resistance is quick and easy. Performs a full range of upper and lower body exercises to strengthen your entire body for the chiseled physique you want.Includes lat tower, leg curl/leg extension station, standing station, 4-position removable seat, and more. Compact design to fit in your home gym area. Solid steel construction. Lighter weight than home gyms with weight plates. More workout options than free weights. |
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Body Solid Accessory Stand $179.95 The Body Solid Accessory Storage Rack is perfect for storing and organizing multiple accessory bars, ropes, straps and even dumbbells. This tough rack is an ideal addition to any home gym. The Body Solid Accessory Rack can hold up to 36 items in a very efficient, compact space. |
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Stamina 501700 Power Tower Home Gym $297.7 When you are ready to get serious about your workout sculpt and strengthen your entire body with the Stamina 1700 Power Tower Home Gym. One piece of equipment gives you multiple workout stations for pushups pullups situps tricep dips and vertical knee raises. Build total body strength. Sculpt your chest abs back and arms. Freestanding with a small footprint to fit easily into your home gym area. Provides an intense yet safe workout. Sculpt and strengthen your entire body with the Stamina 1700 Power Tower. Exercise equipment allows you to do pushups pullups situps tricep dips and vertical knee raises. Power Tower builds total body strength. Sculpt your chest abs back and arms. Freestanding with a small footprint to fit easily into your home workout area. Provides an intense workout. Comfortable padded easytoclean forearm and back support. Comfortable secure foam hand grips at pushup pullup vertical knee raises dip and chinup stations. Steel frame construction for solid support. No slip end caps |
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Body Solid Commercial 4 Station Gym $5745.95 The Body Solid Commercial 4-Station Gym is designed for those who demand the ultimate in variety and performance. This incredible gym package offers an enormous range of upper and lower body exercises for maximum muscular strength, total body conditioning and superior endurance. The optional Leg Press Station allows up to 4 people to workout simultaneously! This outstandingly efficient system fits comfortably against a wall or on display in the center of the room. The exercise stations are fed by three 210 lb. steel alloy weight stacks. A fourth weight stack comes with the Optional Leg Press Station. Unique features include a Bench Press with kick assist lever for complete pre-stretch and full range of motion, seat pads with automatic hydraulic adjustments, easy access pop pin adjustments from the seated positions, and DuraFirm pads with lower lumbar support. The 4-Station Gym comes complete with weight stack shrouds for safety, 2” x 4” mainframe to eliminate torsional flex, and the Perfect Pec Station with range limiters as well as an advanced articulating handle design for the feel of a true dumbbell workout. This equipment also features a tough, durable powder coat finish. Work your upper and lower body safely and effectively with the Commercial 4-Station Gym from Body Solid. |
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XMark Fitness XM8830 4Station Home Gym $2971.22 A well rounded variety of workouts can be performed with the XMark 4Station Home Gym XM8830. Being able to perform multiple exercises from one piece of equipment is both cost and space efficient. The rugged ergonomic design and craftsmanship will allow for a lifetime of use. The XM8830 has multiple workout stations that will target your upper body lower body and core. Use the pec fly machine and chest press to develop a stronger chest. The lat pull down and seated row will develop your back muscles. Build your lower body with the leg curl and leg extension along with the seated leg press attachment. Work your core with multiple abdominal exercises with the built in vertical knee raise station. Tricep work can be performed with the convenient dip station. The XM8830 is constructed of solid 14 gauge 2 x 2 and 2 x 3 steel. The XM8830 comes with 26 upgraded red aluminum pulleys that allow for smooth lifts time and time again. Extra thick 2.5 Hidensity cushions will allow for comfort during lifts. The XMark 4station Home Gym XM8830 ergonomic build and long lasting durability will confirm that you are working with XMark the mark of excellence. 14 Gauge 2 x 2 and 2 x 3 steel construction. Total body workout focusing on major muscle groups. 4 Station home gym. Two weight stacks of 210 lbs. each. 26 Upgraded red aluminum pulleys with ball bearings. Extra thick 2.5 Hi density cushions. Large 4 Contoured roller pads. Baked on scratch resistant powder coat finish. Double stitched tearresistant Duraguard vinyl. Shipped double boxed. Assembled weight: 569 lbs. Dimensions 74 x 47.5 x 83.5 . |
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Body Solid Gym Mounted Accessory Rack $49.95 The Gym Mounted Accessory Rack features 6 specially angled pegs to ensure proper storage for accessories. This rack provides easy access to your accessories, with no additional space required. The Gym Mounted Accessory Rack holds up to 12 accessories. |
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Body Solid Powerline Squat Rack $189.95 The Powerline Squat Rack from Body Solid helps you to perform any number of strength-training exercises for a convenient, total body workout. Solid and stable, the Powerline Squat Rack holds the bar safe and secure even with the heaviest weights. These bar supports adjust from 30 to 60 inches for performing Flat, Incline and Decline Bench Presses, Squats, Curls, Upright Rows, Shrugs, Calf Raises and much more! Complete your home gym with the effective Powerline Squat Rack. |
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Body Solid Powerline Glute Master $399.95 The Powerline Glute Master from Body Solid gives you a convenient and effective glute-toning workout that really kicks butt! Powerline by Body Solid is distinguished for innovating compact, quality home gyms that combine form and function with versatility and value. The Powerline Glute Master is designed to totally isolate your glute muscles to sculpt a rounded, toned posterior. The quality rollers, comfortable pads and simple adjustments make this machine easy to use and comfortable for any user. By targeting the gluteal muscle and muscles that form the buttocks, this workout unit provides fantastic lower body exercise. Gluteals are one of the main muscle groups responsible for holding your body upright, but they can be difficult to isolate and strengthen through traditional gym exercises. The Glute Mater works the glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps with controlled movement for total isolation. Now, in the comfort and privacy of your own home, you can target and strengthen those muscle groups for a perfect posterior. |
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Body Craft K2LP Leg Press Attachment for the K2 Home Gym $910 Boost the versatility of your BodyCraft K2 home gym with the optional leg press attachment. It features heavy gauge steel tubing and easily adjusts to 3 different positions: one for leg extensions one for leg curls and one for 45 degree knee hold downs (for decline presses). For Use With The BodyCraft K2 Home Gym. Optional Leg Press / Calf Raise Provides a 2:1 Ratio For Up To 400 lbs. of Resistance on a 200 lb. Weight Stack. Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty. |
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Body Craft K1LP Leg Press Attachment for the K1 Home Gym $910 Boost the versatility of your BodyCraft K1 home gym with the optional leg press attachment. It features heavy gauge steel tubing and easily adjusts to 3 different positions: one for leg extensions one for leg curls and one for 45 degree knee hold downs (for decline presses). For Use With The BodyCraft K1 Home Gym. Optional Leg Press / Calf Raise Provides a 2:1 Ratio For Up To 400 lbs. of Resistance on a 200 lb. Weight Stack. Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty. |
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Body Solid Optional Leg Press for Commercial 4-Station Gym $1745.95 The optional Leg Press/Calf Press Attachment for the Body Solid 4-Station Gym allows up to 4 users simultaneously! The double beam design eliminates ankle stress and provides consistent resistance throughout the full range of motion. The pivoting press plate rotates both forward and downward to target thighs, hamstrings, and glutes. The extra-large, extra-wide, non-slip rubber covered press plate will handle the big guys. And, the side stability handles lock you into place. The Leg Press is built for safety, comfort and exercise variation. The commercial grade, precision engineered pillow block bearings ensure smooth movement and tighter tolerances. This attachment includes a 210 lb. weight stack. |
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Stamina 1700 Power Tower Home Gym $229 When you are ready to get serious about your workout, sculpt and strengthen your entire body with the Stamina 1700 Power Tower Home Gym. One piece of equipment gives you multiple workout stations for push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, tricep dips, and vertical knee raises. Build total body strength. Sculpt your chest, abs, back, and arms. Freestanding with a small footprint to fit easily into your home gym area. Provides an intense yet safe workout. |
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Body Solid Pro-Style Adjustable Ab Board $249.95 The Pro-Style Ab Board from Body Solid provides a comfortable and effective workout in your home or at the gym. This commercially-suited Ab board is centered on a telescoping 2” x 2” steal beam for strength and durability. This abdominal equipment adjusts to 12 different positions for increased or decreased difficulty when doing sit ups or crunches. The extra-wide, extra-thick double-stitched Durafirm pads and oversized foam rollers ensure a more comfortable workout. This outstanding Body Solid Ab Bench is ideal for home or commercial use. |
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Body Solid Powerline BSGLPX Leg Press Attachment $179.95 This Powerline Leg Press Attachment from Body Solid is for use with the Powerline BSG10X Home Gym. The leg press is a compound exercise, working out 3 muscle groups: the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. Unlike most leg press attachments, this attachment does not require a separate station, but rather attaches to the front of the leg developer with an extra pulley. |
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Body Craft GalenaP Galena Pro Single Stack Home Gym $2468.7 The BodyCraft Galena Home Gym is built to fit into any corner of a room requiring much less space than traditional designs. Featuring a Chest Press DualFunction Pec Dec Leg Extension Leg Curl Lat Pull Low Pulley Station Abdominal Crunch and Leg Press (optional) every major muscle group can be strengthened in a minimum amount of time. No other gym is more complete and offers more quality and value than the BodyCraft Galena. Dual Function Pec Dec. Bench Press Station. Low Pulley Station. 2 x 3 2 x 2 Heavy Gauge Steel Tube Frame. Adjustable Seat / Seat Back for Lumbar Support Covered in Heavy Gauge Vinyl. 200 lb. Weight Stack. Platinum Gray Finish. Manufacturer Warranty For InHome Use: Lifetime. Size: 58 Wide (Pec Dec) x 72 Deep (Press Station) x 92 Wide with Optional Leg Press x 81 High. Included Accessories:. Straight Bar. Lat Bar. Ankle Strap. Ab Strap. 2 Single Hand Grips. Workout DVD. Exercise Poster. |
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Bodycraft Fitness M300 Home Gym $1499 The M300 Strength Training System from Bodycraft Fitness combines affordability with outstanding quality! It is simple to use and provides exercises for your entire body.Designed for individuals concerned with ”just the basics”, yet built to the same high quality specifications as our most expensive systems. Work out your entire body with great features like the Bench Press, Leg Extension, Standing Leg Curl, Lat Pull, Low Pulley, High Pulley, and multiple bench press. Get into shape this season with the multifaceted M300 Strength Training System. |