Guide Guide
What to Buy First When Building a Home Gym
Start small, build smart. The essential order of purchase.
26/01/2025•1 min read•Dr. James Miller, CSCS
Don't buy everything at once. Build your gym in layers, starting with the most versatile pieces that offer the best ROI for your body.
The Trinity: Floor, Weights, Bench
Start with matting, adjustable dumbbells, and a bench. This covers 80% of exercises. Only then look at large Home machines.
Who This Is For
Beginners in January starting with an empty room and a limited budget.
Who This Is Not For
Experienced lifters upgrading an existing setup. If you need cardio, an Exercise Bike might be your first pick instead.
Dr. James Miller, CSCS• Head of Equipment Testing & Biomechanics
Former UK Olympic strength coach and biomechanics researcher with 14+ years evaluating commercial and high-end home strength machinery in garage and domestic setups.