Setting up a home gym

A home gym saves time and lets you train whenever you like. A few good pieces of equipment will get you a long way.

You will need

• Space
• A budget

Steps

1. Measure the space

   Measure the floor area, the ceiling height and the floor's load capacity.

2. Protect the floor

3. Start with the basics

4. Add a bench

5. Consider a rack

6. Add a pull-up bar

7. Buy second-hand

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