Best Home Gym Equipment According to r/homegym (December 2025)

tldr; The rower. Gold standard, lasts forever. Worth every penny.

tldr; Fast adjustment mechanism. Clean design, good range. Premium feel.

tldr; Premium stainless bar. Incredible knurl, no maintenance.

tldr; Budget rack king. 1100 lb capacity, compatible with Rogue attachments. Great for home gyms.

tldr; Powerlifting bar from Rogue. Stiff, aggressive knurl. Serious lifting.

tldr; Modular system. Build what you need. Good value.

tldr; Budget cable machine. Gets the job done, fair price.

tldr; The barbell. Versatile, quality, American made. Standard choice.

tldr; Budget rack entry. Lighter gauge, still works.

tldr; Premium cable machine. Smooth, well-built. Worth the price.

tldr; The adjustable bench. Zero gap, tons of attachments. Worth the wait.

tldr; The flooring hack. Cheap, durable, smelly at first. Everyone uses them.

tldr; The Rep flagship. Westside hole spacing, tons of accessories.

tldr; Garage gym favorite. 1000 lb capacity, Westside spacing, tons of attachments. Best value full cage.

tldr; Titan's premium rack. Competes with Rogue at less price.

tldr; Original assault bike. Brutal cardio, proven design.

tldr; The assault bike. Brutal workout, built like tank. Cardio killer.

tldr; The powerlifting standard. Aggressive knurl, stiff. Legendary.

tldr; Fat bar option. Grip work, cheap. Specialty bar.

tldr; Quality rubber hex. Accurate weights, no smell. Better than Amazon brands.

tldr; Great value rack. Canadian quality, fair pricing. Home gym favorite.

tldr; Two machines in one footprint. Plate-loaded, smooth linear bearings. Home gym leg day solution.

tldr; Budget power rack. Does the job, Amazon available.

tldr; The adjustable standard. Quick change, compact, durable.