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Build a home gymPrioritize the equipment that earns its space and cost.Choose a cable machineCompare standalone towers and rack-mounted systems.Choose lifting shoesMatch heel height, width and rigidity to your lifting.

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Machines & Cables

Best cable machinesBest cable attachmentsLeg extension & curl machinesBest Smith machinesREP Ares vs AthenaAres: four-post vs six-postAthena wall-mount fit & costBest Reverse Hyper Machines: Fit, Plate Space & Complete CostAll machines & cables guides →

Racks & Benches

Best power racksBest weight benchesREP PR-4000 vs PR-5000REP rack & ceiling clearanceREP Nighthawk vs AB-5200Flat vs adjustable benchRack holes & attachment fitCompare preacher curl benchesAll racks & benches guides →

Barbells & Plates

Best barbellsBest trap bars6 ft vs 7 ft barbells15 kg vs 20 kg barbells28 mm vs 29 mm barbellsBumper vs iron platesAll barbells & plates guides →

Dumbbells & Kettlebells

Best kettlebellsREP QuickDraw vs PowerBlockAdjustable vs fixed dumbbellsRound vs hex dumbbellsKettlebell vs dumbbellKettlebell sizing guideAll dumbbells & kettlebells guides →

Cardio Equipment

Air bike vs rowerRower vs treadmillTreadmill vs exercise bikeElliptical vs treadmillAir vs magnetic rowersWalking pad vs treadmillBest Weight Sleds for Home Gyms: Surface, Space & Complete CostAll cardio equipment guides →

Shoes & Training Gear

Best Olympic weightlifting shoesBest weightlifting beltsBest weighted vestsBest CrossFit gripsBest speed ropesKNKG gym bag sizingAll shoes & training gear guides →

Flooring & Garage Gym

Home gym equipment: what to buy firstBest home gym flooringStall mats vs gym flooringRubber vs foam flooringSoft vs wooden plyo boxesBest Workout Sandbags: Fill Range, Handles & Complete CostAll flooring & garage gym guides →

Pull-Up & Bodyweight

Best doorway pull-up barsPower tower vs pull-up barPull-up assistance bandsStart a compact CrossFit home gymBest Gymnastic Rings: Grip Size, Straps & Complete CostCompare parallettes by height and working spaceAll pull-up & bodyweight guides →

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