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Home gym builds by budget.

Pre-assembled shopping lists at five price tiers. Each is a complete, runnable build with the items in priority order.

$500 BUDGET

Starter Kit (Under $500)

The minimum-viable home gym. Real workouts, no rack required.

5 items in priority order →

$1,500 BUDGET

Smart Build (Under $1,500)

Add a cardio piece. Now you can train strength + cardio without a gym.

5 items in priority order →

$3,000 BUDGET

Serious Build (Under $3,000)

Now we add a rack. Real squat, bench, deadlift sessions at home.

6 items in priority order →

$5,000 BUDGET

Premium Build (Under $5,000)

Add cable work. Hypertrophy + powerlifting both covered.

7 items in priority order →

$10,000 BUDGET

Dream Build ($10,000+)

The full setup. Strength, cardio, recovery — commercial-grade everything.

10 items in priority order →

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Methodology·About·Build-a-Gym
🏋️ Strength
  • Power Racks
  • Adjustable Dumbbells
  • Barbells & Bumper Plates
  • Kettlebells
  • Weight Benches
  • Pull-up Bars & Dips
  • Resistance Bands
  • Cable Machines
  • All-in-One Gyms
  • Lifting Accessories
  • Gym Flooring & Mats
🏃 Cardio
  • Treadmills
  • Exercise Bikes
  • Rowing Machines
  • Air Bikes
  • Walking Pads
  • Smart Trainers
  • Heart Rate Monitors
  • Smart Mirrors
🧊 Recovery
  • Massage Guns
  • Cold Plunges
  • Foam Rollers
  • Saunas & Infrared
  • Vibration Plates
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