Basic Equipment for your Home Gym
Having some or all of these tools can greatly increase your workout experience and training response. You can purchase most of the below or simply pick yourself up 3 Kettlebells at different sizes, along with a yoga mat and you are all set. Just reach out to us to learn how to use these tools correctly so you avoid injury and receive the intended benefits.
You want bigger jumps between KB sizes than typical recommendations. This ensures that you take working with kettlebells seriously and practice continually on improving your form and working with a particular weight before jumping to the next.
Women KB’s to start with: 6kg/12lb, 10kg/22lb, 14kg/31lbs - Bonus KB 18kg/40lb
Men’s KB’s to start with: 10kg/20lb, 14kg/31lb, 20kg/44lb - Bonus KB 24kg/53lb
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If you are looking for additional recommendations, such as olympic bars & plates, stability balls, sandbags, conditioning equipment for the home, etc. visit us at:
High Density Foam Roller
This is a simple and effective foam roller that will hold up to a lot of use. You may find cheaper versions or one's that look similar but the density won't hold up well over time, eventually softening in the center, making the foam roller ineffective. For more foam roller and massage tool options, click here.
Kettlebells
Lots of choices when you search the internet and sure, some are better than others. The one’s from REP Fitness are very solid and have both KG & LB markings for easy identification. These are available on Amazon and offer free shipping rates.
Another great solid KB option are from Titan Fitness, click here.
Stability Ball 55 & 65cm
You will use these for many of our core exercises that we prescribe, as well as balance work, mobility and strength movements.
Wooden Adjustable Slant Board
Fully assembled, ready to use out of the box. Great for stretching of your lower leg, helping to improve range of motion and ankle mobility.
All Purpose Exercise Bands
These are very durable bands that countless exercises can be performed with. We recommend purchasing the purple, pink, orange, yellow and blue bands.
Along with the bands, purchase a locking Carabiner, click here and 120cm (4ft) or 240 cm (8ft) webbing to wrap around a pole, beam, etc, click here.
Doorway Pull-up Bar
A great addition for your home gym. You can place this in most doorways and just leave it or take it down quickly. We leave one up at all times so we can do some pull-ups or hanging core raises throughout the day.
Medicine Balls
Amazon basics make reasonably priced medicine balls that are durable and maintain grip.
AB MAT
A 15x12, 2.5 inch thick mat that is great for kneeling on.
TP 5 & 2.6 inch Massage Balls
These massage balls are dense and hold up well to a lot of pressure and use. Great for targeting specific areas of your hips, hamstrings, rhomboids, calves, feet, chest, etc. You can also use a lacrosse ball in place of the 2.6 inch massage ball.
Another great option is the ORB Extreme 4.5 massage ball, click here.
Power Block Adjustable Dumbbells 5-50lbs
To purchase a compact stands that take up very little room, click here. For anything higher then 50lbs dumbbells, we recommend the Rogue Urethane Dumbbells, click here.
Power Block Adjustable Dumbbells 3-24lbs
A compact dumbbell set saves space in your room yet offers maximum potential. This 24-pound dumbbell set sports a weight range from 3-24 pounds per hand in 3-pound increments. This replaces 8 pairs of dumbbells.
ROGUE INDIVIDUAL MAT
The Rogue Individual Mat measures 36” x 72” (3 ft. x 6 ft.) and 5/8" in thickness. Useful in a cramped garage gym, a large-scale facility, or a makeshift training space, this compact fitness mat gives athletes a portable training surface that still delivers the dependability of high-performance athletic foam and durable slip-resistant vinyl.
Gaiam Yoga Mat
6mm thickness, 68" x 24". Durable and offer a none slick surface.
TRX Suspension Trainer
We recommend having a minimum of an 8 foot ceiling so you can hang it from above. If your hanging this from the ceiling you will need to purchase the TRX Mount, click here.
Tribe Lifting Fabric Bands
Durable bands that don’t bunch up.
Wodfitter Bands
Ideal for pull-up assistance, stretching & mobility work, etc.
