If you could design a home gym, what equipment would you buy yourself first?
CatherineLaurel
Posts: 197 Member
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?!
Treadmill
Barbell set
Dumbbell Set
Bench
Workout Mat
What about you?!
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I have a lifting cage, barbell and weights, a treadmill, and a heavybag.3
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rowing machine, recumbent bike, treadmill, pilates reformer and a personal trainer2
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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.3
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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.
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nutmegoreo wrote: »I have a lifting cage, barbell and weights, a treadmill, and a heavybag.
What is a lifting cage?
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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.
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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.1
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I would love a treadmill and a large punchbag, but I live in a tiny appartement, so that will never happen.1
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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 bike1 -
I have started a pinterest board for just this! I would start with a barbell and plates, squat rack and bench, and rower.1
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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.1
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Power rack, barbell and 600 lbs of plates. If you can squat, deadlift and bench you'll do just fine.4
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A universal rack, a bench, an Olympic barbell, some plates, a few dumbbells, and a rowing machine.0
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A TRX and a jump rope.1
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high end treadmill. then a smith machine2
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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 options1
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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).1
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Squat rack
Adjustable bench
oly bar and plates
Gymnastics rings
Dumbbells
Rowing machine
A bike
Running shoes
A bike trainer
Trail shoes/hiking boots2 -
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.0
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