If you could design a home gym, what equipment would you buy yourself first?

CatherineLaurel

I am day dreaming of what my future home gym will consist of. This dream may not be too far away but like most people, I have limited resources so I must prioritize! I think the first few things I’d HAVE to have are:

Treadmill
Barbell set
Dumbbell Set
Bench
Workout Mat

What about you?!

nutmegoreo

I have a lifting cage, barbell and weights, a treadmill, and a heavybag.

lililomo

rowing machine, recumbent bike, treadmill, pilates reformer and a personal trainer

PowerliftingMom

Squat rack, bench, deadlift platform and a good quality barbell (i.e., Texas Powerbar) and iron plates. Two things I would definitely skip are a treadmill and rowing machine. My rower is sitting in my living room, taking up space and collecting dust.

lorrpb

I started with an elliptical, appropriately sized DB from thrift stores, and a TRX. When my trainer closed his studio, I bought some of his rubber flooring, aerobic steps, an exercise ball, more DB, and a better mat. I also bought a 5 ft BB and plates.

CatherineLaurel

nutmegoreo wrote: »

I have a lifting cage, barbell and weights, a treadmill, and a heavybag.

What is a lifting cage?

nutmegoreo

CatherineLaurel wrote: »

nutmegoreo wrote: »

I have a lifting cage, barbell and weights, a treadmill, and a heavybag.

What is a lifting cage?

Mine is similar to this, but without the pully at the back, or the plate holders on the sides.

sardelsa

I have barbells and plates, dumbbell set, kettlebells, cable machine, benches, all kinds of resistance bands... All which are key for me. I would love a squat rack or cage but meh, I make it work without.

jdubois5351

I would love a treadmill and a large punchbag, but I live in a tiny appartement, so that will never happen.

PennyP312

This is my dream too! Baby number 4 on the way and I know my gym time will be limited...
Power rack, quality barbell, rubber plates, deadlift area, bench.
Already have a spin bike

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Cassandraw3

I have started a pinterest board for just this! I would start with a barbell and plates, squat rack and bench, and rower.

saragd012

I'd want a power rack (like the Rogue R-3 Power Rack), bench, barbell, rubber weight plates, resistance bands, and a rowing machine. I already have a decent range of dumbbells, but it would be nice to have a few more.

joemac1988

Power rack, barbell and 600 lbs of plates. If you can squat, deadlift and bench you'll do just fine.

jennifer_417

A universal rack, a bench, an Olympic barbell, some plates, a few dumbbells, and a rowing machine.

foxlme

A TRX and a jump rope.

urloved33

high end treadmill. then a smith machine

AvengingPhoenix

I like using the bikes, so I would get one of those first, and then maybe a seated row? I’m not entirely sure what I would choose after that, there’s too many options

mitch16

We have a TRX, a Kickr (bike trainer), some kettlebells, a Bosu and some other plyo accessories... We still belong to a gym but the majority of our workouts are done outside (cycling/running/skiing/snowshoeing).

jjpptt2

Squat rack
Adjustable bench
oly bar and plates
Gymnastics rings
Dumbbells
Rowing machine

A bike
Running shoes
A bike trainer
Trail shoes/hiking boots

hesn92

I just put in a home gym a couple months ago. I have a barbell, adjustable bench, rack (one for doing bench press, and I can raise the bars to do squats although there are no catchy bars like a squat rack would have), adjustable dumbells, mats for the floor, and resistance bands. There are still things that I'm acquiring here and there. I want a yoga mat. And more plates for my dumbbells. I want a squat rack with a pull up bar (my husband says he will build me one but just hasn't had time yet). I also would either like to replace my bench with a shorter one (mine is really tall and has that leg curl thing on the end which just gets in the way, I never use it) or stackable aerobic steps.

CatherineLaurel

hesn92 wrote: »

I just put in a home gym a couple months ago. I have a barbell, adjustable bench, rack (one for doing bench press, and I can raise the bars to do squats although there are no catchy bars like a squat rack would have), adjustable dumbells, mats for the floor, and resistance bands. There are still things that I'm acquiring here and there. I want a yoga mat. And more plates for my dumbbells. I want a squat rack with a pull up bar (my husband says he will build me one but just hasn't had time yet). I also would either like to replace my bench with a shorter one (mine is really tall and has that leg curl thing on the end which just gets in the way, I never use it) or stackable aerobic steps.

Oooooo yeah I love those stackable steps!

alpine1994

I dream about this too!
Squat rack
barbell and plates
adjustable dumbbells
bench
treadmill
spin bike
bosu and various plyo equipment
TRX
mats
a lap pool (hey, a girl can dream!)

CatherineLaurel

alpine1994 wrote: »

I dream about this too!
Squat rack
barbell and plates
adjustable dumbbells
bench
treadmill
spin bike
bosu and various plyo equipment
TRX
mats
a lap pool (hey, a girl can dream!)

I love it! Go big or go home ;D

Bobthedog3232

Mat
Weights bar
Chin pull up bar
Stepper
Bench

MelanieCN77

A really good quality treadmill and either rower or stationary bike - heck, both if space and money weren't an obstacle. Then a bench and dumbbells, bands, nice mats.

cwolfman13

Power rack with barbell and plates and a bench and I would build an Oly platform since that's easy.

Willbenchforcupcakes

Eleiko rack, bar, and plates. A nice little deadlift platform to. Heavy enough dumbbells for accessory work.

jenschroll

I have dumbbells, resistance bands, stackable steps, weighted vest, stability ball, freestanding heavy bag and my husband's ab rocker. When I want to take it outside, I'll get out the road bike, gravel bike, or mountain bike.

curlsintherack

squat rack, flat bench, and barbell plate set.

maibuddee

Power rack, barbell, 200kg of plates and a bench.