My Journey Building a Home Gym

vanniepet28

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share a bit about my experience building a home gym over the past year. Like many, I started working out more from home, and while free weights and resistance bands were a good start, I eventually felt the need for something more versatile and safe—especially when lifting alone.

After a lot of research (and some trial and error), I ended up getting a Smith machine. I know there’s always some debate about these, but for me personally, it’s been a game-changer for solo training. It gives me the confidence to lift heavier without a spotter and switch between multiple types of exercises without needing tons of equipment.

👉 I ended up going with one from a brand called RitKeep, specifically their PMAX-5600 model. I’m sharing the link only for reference—this isn’t sponsored or anything, and I don’t benefit in any way. Just thought it might help someone else who’s also overwhelmed by the many options out there.

A few things I appreciated about this one:

• Integrated cable pulley system (I do a lot of lat pulldowns and rows)
• Comes with dual weight stacks, which saves space
• Smooth glide and decent build quality

If you’re also short on space but want something that covers full-body workouts, a good Smith machine might be worth considering. I also got a set of their adjustable dumbbells later to round things out.

Would love to hear what others are using for home setups! I'm still adjusting things and always open to tips 😊

claireychn074

Look, your previous post advertising this kit was taken down. If you’re genuinely wanting to discuss home gyms, take out the links and open a dialogue. If you’re trying to advertise then pay like everyone else so that we can choose to skip crap.

cmriverside

It's not just one post that was removed. I've reported at least three of them…

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