Home Gym

So I decided that most of the equipment I use at the gym I could just have at home. Weighing up the cost benefits and risk factors took a long time as well as working out the best equipment to buy.

I decided not to buy the best, but some cheap stuff and replace it with awesome stuff if I wear it out.

The two main pieces of Equipment I purchased was the power tower and the adjustable bench.

Here’s the power tower in pieces…

And then assembled.

I have a small alcove at the top of the stairs so I’m able to put my equipment there. I can use it pretty freely there.

I also purchased a bench in pieces…

And then assembled it…

 

So these two pieces are the main workout equipment. Here are some of the exercises I use them for.

Power Tower

• Pull ups
• Chin ups
• Wide grip pull/chin ups
• Hanging leg raises
• Tricep dips

Bench + dumbbells

• Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
• Dumbbell Bench Press
• Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
• One-Arm Dumbbell Row
• Tricep Dumbbell Kickback
• Weighted Decline Crunch
• Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover
• Incline Dumbbell Curl
• Decline Dumbbell Flyes
• and many others

Overall, I’m really happy with what I have and glad I didn’t spend the money on the gym. I use them normally around 3 times a week – more if I feel the urge.