Equipment Reviews
14 categories of home gym equipment — each with our top pick and best budget alternative, independently tested and reviewed.
Power Racks
The cornerstone of any serious home gym. Squat, bench, and pull-up safely with a quality power rack.
Top Pick
Rogue RML-490
Budget Pick
Titan T-3 Series
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Weight Benches
Adjustable and flat benches for pressing, rows, and more. A must-have for any home lifter.
Top Pick
REP AB-5200
Budget Pick
Flybird Adjustable Bench
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Adjustable Dumbbells
Replace an entire dumbbell rack with a single pair. Perfect for space-constrained home gyms.
Top Pick
PowerBlock Elite
Budget Pick
Bowflex SelectTech 552
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Barbells
Olympic barbells for squatting, deadlifting, and pressing. The barbell is the most versatile tool in your gym.
Top Pick
Rogue Ohio Bar
Budget Pick
CAP OB-86B
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Weight Plates
Bumper plates, iron plates, and calibrated competition plates for every budget and training style.
Top Pick
Rogue Echo Bumper Plates
Budget Pick
REP Iron Plates
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Cable Machines
Lat pulldowns, cable rows, and endless accessory work. Cable machines add serious versatility.
Top Pick
REP FT-5000
Budget Pick
Titan Wall-Mounted Pulley Tower
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Functional Trainers
Dual adjustable pulley systems for cable crossovers, presses, and rehab work.
Top Pick
Inspire FTX
Budget Pick
Major Fitness F22 Raptor
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Smith Machines
Guided barbell path for solo lifters who want extra safety on heavy pressing and squatting.
Top Pick
Force USA G20 All-In-One
Budget Pick
Mikolo Smith Machine
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Treadmills
From folding budget models to commercial-grade incline trainers for serious cardio.
Top Pick
NordicTrack X32i
Budget Pick
Sunny Health SF-T4400
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Exercise Bikes
Indoor cycling bikes and recumbent bikes for low-impact cardio year-round.
Top Pick
Peloton Bike+
Budget Pick
Sunny Health SF-B1805
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Rowing Machines
Full-body cardio that builds back, legs, and conditioning. The best bang-for-your-buck cardio machine.
Top Pick
Concept2 RowErg
Budget Pick
Sunny Health SF-RW5515
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Kettlebells
Swings, cleans, snatches, and Turkish get-ups. Kettlebells build explosive power in minimal space.
Top Pick
Rogue Kettlebell
Budget Pick
CAP Cast Iron Kettlebell
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Gym Flooring
Protect your floor and dampen noise with rubber tiles, horse stall mats, or interlocking foam.
Top Pick
Rogue Rubber Tiles
Budget Pick
BalanceFrom Puzzle Mat
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Pull-Up Bars
Wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, or doorway pull-up bars for back and arm development.
Top Pick
Rogue Monster Lite Crossmember
Budget Pick
Titan Wall-Mounted Pull-Up Bar
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