Thinking of building a home gym but not sure where to start, or worried you’ll need an entire garage and a huge budget? You’re not alone.
The good news: You don’t need 10 machines and a mountain of equipment to train effectively from home.
In fact, with just three key pieces, you can build strength, hit every muscle group, and stay consistent.
Here’s what we recommend:
1. Free Weights
Push, pull, hinge, squat, they cover it all.
Whether it’s dumbbells, kettlebells, or both, free weights offer unmatched versatility. You can load every movement pattern, train unilaterally (great for fixing imbalances), and increase intensity as you get stronger. They also take up minimal space and grow with your progress.
2. Rack with Cables
One piece of kit. Endless options.
A half rack with an integrated cable system opens up your training more than most realise. You can squat, bench, deadlift, and press — then switch to cable exercises for isolation work like rows, curls, and flyes. It’s compact but powerful, making it ideal for small-space setups.
3. Adjustable Bench
Gives you options: flat, incline, upright.
An adjustable bench unlocks hundreds of strength training options. Use it for presses, rows, step-ups, split squats, and more. Switching between flat, incline, and upright gives your workouts variety and challenge, without needing extra equipment.
A smart home gym isn’t about filling the room. It’s about making every item count. With just these three pieces, you can build a setup that’s simple, effective, and tailored to you.
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