Dumbbell set
A rack of fixed dumbbells, or one adjustable pair, for free weight work
Fixed pairs on a rack, or a single adjustable set that changes weight with a dial or a pin. Each side has to work on its own, which shows up imbalances a barbell hides, and the range on presses and rows is longer than a bar allows. A rack that runs to heavy weights eats floor space, so home setups usually go adjustable.
Who backs it
Sorted by strength of stance
- Sam SulekDoes it
Bodybuilder and YouTuber · Spring Bulk gym vlogs
His gym has a commercial rack running from 5 to 150 pounds, and he stopped it there on purpose. Heavier pairs at 200 pounds were something he thought about and turned down, on the view that nothing would ever get lifted with them.
Source: BarBend: Sam Sulek's Private Gym Prioritizes Tension Curves
Aimed at the same thing
Other entries filed under fitness.
- Gear$$$Expensive: Several hundred dollars and up.
Home gym
A private training space at home, from a garage rack to a fully equipped room
Backed by 7 of 62 stacks: 5 do it, 2 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Gear$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Kettlebell
One implement covering swings, carries and presses in a small space
Backed by 6 of 62 stacks: 3 do it, 2 recommend it, 1 have discussed it - Gear$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Resistance bands
Loop and tube bands for activation work, mobility drills and travel training
Backed by 6 of 62 stacks: 4 do it, 1 recommend it, 1 have discussed it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.Backed by 6 of 62 stacks: 4 do it, 1 recommend it, 1 have discussed it
- Gear$$$Expensive: Several hundred dollars and up.
Cold plunge tub
Chilled tub that holds cold water ready, instead of hauling bags of ice
Backed by 4 of 62 stacks: 4 do it, 0 recommend it, 0 have discussed it - Gear$$$Cheap: Roughly under $50, or under $15/month.
Heart rate monitor
Chest strap or watch that logs heart rate and estimates calories burned
Backed by 4 of 62 stacks: 2 do it, 2 recommend it, 0 have discussed it
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