Garage Gym Starter Kit
The rack, bar, plates and bench that build a complete first gym for about $1,000 — the same picks as our blueprint guide.
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REP Fitness PR-1100 Power Rack
Our pick. Beginners and intermediates on a budget who want a complete, well-finished cage that fits…
$436.98 -
CAP 150 lb Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set with 2-Tier Rack
Our pick (hex set). A first garage-gym dumbbell set for accessory work, warm-ups and household use…
$199.99 -
CAP Barbell Economy Olympic Bumper Plate Set, 260 lb
Our pick (bumpers). Beginners and budget garage gyms that want a full bumper set with real…
$259.99 -
REP Fitness AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Bench
Our pick. The garage lifter who wants one bench that does flat, incline and decline with…
$349.99 -
Synergee Games Olympic Barbell (20 kg)
Best value bar. Garage-gym lifters under $200 who want a rust-resistant multipurpose bar that can handle…
$169.95 -
CAP Barbell 300 lb Olympic Set with 7 ft Bar
Our pick (iron, with bar). First-time home gym buyers who want a bar, plates, and collars…
$397.18
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