The Best Strength Training Machines for Exercising at Home

Shopping guide 17:27 p.m., November 27, 2023

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To combat a sedentary lifestyle, it is essential to stay active, especially when teleworking is involved. And for good reason, inactivity can promote overweight, or certain problems related to the back. So, to overcome these problems, there is no shortage of weight machines on the market. However, sometimes it's hard to know which one to turn to. Whether it's to build muscle in a targeted area or the entire body, it's best to be well advised to make your choice. That's why we offer you a selection adapted to all budgets, and to all the spaces available in your home to treat yourself to an effective sports session.

Summary

• PullUp Fitness Adjustable Pull-Up Bar, the entry-level
• Proiron Dumbbells Dumbbells Bodybuilding Men, the ally for targeting the arms
• Finer Form Multifunctional weight bench, the device for sculpting the whole body
• Yoleo Adjustable bench, the multifunctional
• Gofitness Push Down Weight Machine, the most compact

Top 5 Best Machines for Building Muscle at Home

PullUp Fitness Adjustable Pull-Up Bar, the entry-level

Very easy to assemble, this weight station from PullUp Fitness has a pull-up bar. Weighing a total of 14 kilos, this device can easily be stored away after use. It is also equipped with fixed handles. This makes it possible to adapt to as many people as possible. And for good reason, it supports a weight of up to 150 kilos. With this machine, you will be able to strengthen a large number of muscle groups, such as the pectorals, arms, back, shoulders and even abdominals, with the five exercises it offers. Most? Its particularly affordable price.

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Dumbbells Dumbbells Bodybuilding Men, the ally for targeting the arms

Offered by the Proiron brand, these bodybuilding dumbbells are available in two ranges. First, in a 20 kilo service, but also in a second one with a weight of 3O kilos. The classic set consists of twelve discs in total (four discs of 2.5 kilos each, four discs of 1.25 kilos, four discs of 0.5 kilos), as well as three bars of varying sizes (accompanied by four locks). Perfect for strengthening your arms! The little extra we like? These weights, made entirely of cast iron, are more environmentally friendly.

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Multifunctional weight bench, the device for sculpting the whole body

If the goal is to strengthen the entire body, without leaving the house, this is the ideal device. This is a weight bench from the Finer From brand. Relatively light (17.2 kilos), this alloy steel product is considered "all-in-one". And for good reason, it allows you to perform workouts for the whole body (abdominals, back, chest, glutes, hamstrings), for a reasonable price. Also, it is fully adjustable, and has eight support cushions, to be placed according to your exercises. But above all, its solidity is appreciated, since this weight bench supports a weight of up to 300 kilos. The bonus point? A training chart is offered for purchase, in order to try a range of exercises proposed by the brand.

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Adjustable bench, the multifunctional

Lighter than the previous product (10 kilos), the Yoleo adjustable bench nevertheless allows you to perform a large number of exercises to strengthen the muscles. From bench presses, to shoulder presses, abdominal or leg strengthening, this machine offers a complete workout, thanks to its seven adjustable positions. It is thus possible, for example, to place it as a sit-up bench (suitable for targeted abdominal exercises). On the other hand, unlike the Finer From bench, it cannot support weight exceeding 150 kilos. Most? It's easy to store and fits anywhere. It can therefore be suitable for interiors that are not very spacious, since it is a foldable model.

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Super Push Down Weight Machine, the most compact

Smaller than other machines, Go Fitness' Super Push Down model is designed to strengthen the upper body. It's easy to use. By applying pressure to each of the two handles at the same time, the two hands come together. Thus, the variable resistance (depending on the spring used, available in four intensities, ranging from 10 to 50 kilos) operated by the spring, creates a tension intended to strengthen the chest, but also the abdominals, deltoids, biceps, triceps, trapezius and lats. Compact and lightweight, the Super Push Down is made to be carried. So you can take it everywhere with you, to the gym, on weekends and even on vacation.

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What is the most complete home weight training machine?

The most complete weight machine is the elliptical trainer. In addition to its configuration, which allows it to adapt to confined spaces as well, this weight machine offers many physical advantages. Already, its handles allow you to pull and push. This is a very good exercise for the back muscles, pectorals and shoulder muscles. Unlike many other weight machines, its operation does not put pressure on the joints. In addition, it is ideal for the cardiovascular system, with its progressive intensity training programs. But above all, the elliptical trainer has the ability to mobilize 80% of the muscles of the human body, which is almost impossible with another conventional weight machine.

Is it better to opt for a rowing machine or a weight bench?

The indoor rowing machine is a complete workout. With its movement that simulates that of rowing, it engages a large part of the muscles of the body. In addition, it is an ideal ally for the cardiovascular system. To make it work, there are three resistance mechanisms; water resistance, air resistance or magnetic resistance. And if its size can sometimes be off-putting, it is not so, since many models are foldable. The weight bench, on the other hand, allows you to vary your workouts more, to target areas of the body as you wish (squats, pectorals, biceps and abdominals, etc.). This device is therefore ideal for fitness, body-building, or muscle strengthening. On the other hand, this model does not allow you to work the cardiovascular system like a rowing machine. So, to get the most complete workout possible, it's best to opt for a rowing machine, rather than a weight bench. On the other hand, if the device is intended to serve as a complement to a physical activity that engages the heart, a weight bench will do the trick.