20 Cheap Home Gym Equipment Finds For Building Your Own Workout Station

This easy-to-assemble lat pulley system features stainless steel pulley bearings, high-strength sheathed cables, metal-coated load pins, and foam-covered grips for comfort and no hand fatigue.

Users rave about how this is the best value lat system out in the market, and that it’s perfect for home gyms. According to one user, it has the “perfect cable length, [and is] smooth and does the job.” Others say it “works like a charm,” and is “definitely worth the price.”

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These slippery sliders do wonders for your core, but that's not all! Since they feature a free workout guide, you'll learn how to incorporate them into upper-body moves, as well as leg and back workouts. They're an excellent alternative if heavy weights aren't your thing, or if a gym membership doesn't fit your budget.

This is an extremely cheap full-body workout that'll take up hardly any space in your house. Reviewers love these “great” discs, saying they are “nice for the cost,” and allow you to “feel the burn.”

More than 86% of users on Amazon give this 5 out of 5 stars. Sandbags are similar to dumbbells, kettlebells, and medicine balls for strength and endurance exercises — except for one thing: The sand inside shifts around during movements. This adds an extra challenge that activates smaller, harder-to-reach muscles in your core and arms.

For cardio bursts at home, pick them up and slam them down on the ground over and over again. These Hyperwear SandBells are made of neoprene, so they're gentle on your floors. Reviewers say these are “quality products,” “great tools for all kinds of workouts,” and “fun!”

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This 100-pound leather punching bag is just what you need to start working on your boxing (or karate, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, judo, taekwondo, or Muay Thai) game. It's awesome to have for a kickass at-home routine, but it's also a gem to work off a bad mood.

Reviewers “love” this punching bag, but warn that you have to “fill it yourself.” Sand, used clothing, rubber, and pillows are all frequent suggestions.

Welcome to the future! This weighted, smart exercise hoop isn’t your ordinary hula hoop: It has “never-fall” technology that comes with 24 detachable parts and your own infinity exercise that you can choose from using the console, depending on your waist size.

It’s low-impact, making it ideal for those with joint or mobility issues — or even kids. It accommodates waists of up to 43 inches in size and burns up to 800 calories with each 30-minute use. Reviewers say that “once” they “get the hang of it” it works “like a charm.”

There's a reason fitness studios still stock this P.E.-class staple: Jumping rope is easy, fun, and scientifically proven to get your heart pumping for a solid cardio workout. Plus, it takes up practically zero space. This best-selling adjustable one is less than $10 and can be used by both adults and children.

The ergonomic grip on these fan fave pushup stands help distribute weight evenly while you do those “perfect V” pushups, and reduces pressure on wrists and joints while you’re at it.

They’re also designed to rotate, helping you engage way more muscles and get those gains more efficiently. A steel ball-bearing system and handle treads make them super secure.

More than 80% of reviewers on Amazon give this 5 out of 5 stars, praising the “stability,” “range of motion,” and “sturdiness.”

Practicing pull-ups in front of an audience can be daunting — no matter how judgment-free your gym claims to be. This Perfect Fitness doorway trainer is great for at-home pull-up and chin-up sessions, but also can be used on the ground for push-ups and tricep dip practice.

Made from high-grade steel, it fits most standard doorways and can hold up to 300 pounds without a problem. Reviewers call this the “best pull-up bar,” with “super nice strong metal,” and a “good choice of grip positions.”

Research states that foam rolling after a workout comes with some serious benefits, including relief from post-workout muscle damage or soreness, as well as increased range of motion.

Loosening tight muscles using just your body weight is like an effective sports massage, without the hefty price tag. Reviewers call this “small but mighty,” saying it truly gets at the “deep knots,” and helps with “severe knee pain.”

Simple yet highly efficient, the Python Power Twister Bar supports both isotonic (reps) and isometric (holds) exercises for effective upper-body muscle-building. Moving your grip along the handles of this chest spring bar can increase resistance from 40 pounds up to 100 pounds, and keeps muscles under constant tension.

Reviewers praise this Twister Bar, saying it “really works” in “lieu of traditional weight training and calisthenics.”

This weight bench holds up to 800 pounds worth of weight, thanks to its unique triangular support structure. The bench will accommodate anyone up to 6-foot-4, with 12 adjustable backrest positions, from -20 to +80 degrees.

The detachable three-position leg hold bar offers additional stability during tough workouts. The bench is foldable and comes with wheels for easy moving. Reviewers dub it a “nice bench” at a “good price.”

If you want a small stair stepper that you can store easily or even take on the road, this Sunny Health & Fitness machine is worth a look. It is equipped with removable training bands, enabling you to use low-impact aerobic exercise to tone your entire body.

The LCD monitor tracks your steps and measures time and calorie expenditure. It arrives assembled — you just have to attach the resistance bands. The wide, nonslip pedals will accommodate feet of all sizes. Reviewers call this an “excellent little stepper for the price point.”

If you want a treadmill at home but can’t shell out hundreds or even thousands, this model will get the job done at a wallet-friendly price.

The Anwick comes with 12 training modes to meet your fitness goals, and three levels of incline. It’s small, easy to assemble, and a snap to fold up and stow away when it’s not in use. The blue backlit LCD display tracks your speed, distance, calories burned, time, heart rate, and more.

The 2.5-horsepower motor allows you to maintain speeds between 1 mile and 10 miles per hour, enabling you to walk, run, and jog as needed. The shock absorber system protects your joints. Reviewers love how “fast” this “durable” and “safe” treadmill goes.

If you need a machine that focuses on your abs, this dual-track abdominal coaster offers incredible efficiency at a budget price. The abdominal trainer features a foam-padded knee pad, and extra-long curved rails to tackle your abs and legs.

The incline locks at 4 levels, so you can gently tone or scale up to hardcore HIIT workouts. The sturdy stainless steel, powder-coated machine is durable and built to last.

Reviewers say they are “totally happy” with the machine, and are “very pleased” with the results they’ve gotten with it.

This set of dumbbells is comfortable to hold and the vinyl coating means they won’t slip out of your hands, even during tough workouts. Plus, they’re easier on floors than plain cast iron. The hexagonal shape means they won’t roll if you drop them, either.

They are durable and are a great way to tone and shape your arms and core solo or add them to a strength or cardio workout to kick it up to the next level.

More than 84% of over 13,800 reviewers on Amazon give these dumbbells 5 out of 5 stars, saying they offer “great quality” at a “great” price.

This elliptical glider targets muscles in your entire body and its nonslip pedals accommodate all sizes of feet. The LCD monitor shares information on your time, count, calories, and more.

There is also an adjustable abdominal pad included that gives you extra support and security while using the machine. When you’re not using the machine, it’s easy to fold up the elliptical and stow it away.

Reviewers say they are “happy” with this “nice piece of equipment for the price.”

This rowing machine offers 12 levels of resistance, allowing you to take it slow or fire your workout up. The digital monitor tracks your time, count, calories, and more.

The adjustable pedal straps on the pedals mean feet of all sizes can be accommodated. The rowing machine is ergonomically shaped, from the cushioned seat to the foam handlebars to the pedals.

The rowing machine can be folded up and stowed away when it’s not in use. Reviewers dub it a “must buy,” and “perfect if you just want some simple home exercise.”

This recumbent bike uses quiet magnetic resistance and offers eight levels of resistance. The solid steel structure and padded saddle cushion are built to last, and also encourage correct posture with the help of weighted pedals with adjustable straps.

The seat can be adjusted up and down as needed to suit anyone from 5’2 to 6’5”. The bike is surprisingly easy to move and lightweight enough to stow away in a pinch as needed.

Reviewers praise the “great” recumbent bike, adding that it’s “easy” to put together and overall a “great deal.”

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This weight pulley system includes a pull-down bar, two pulleys, and three cables, which allows you to do bicep curls, tricep pull-downs, and cable crossovers.

The system is easy to assemble and intuitive to use and provides incredible versatility. The pulley system is great for men and women, the elderly, and for physical therapy.

The system comes with carabiners, extra straps, and good handles. Reviewers say this pulley system “works great” and is “exactly” what they wanted.

If you want to level up your aerobics routine, this shock-absorbing, anti-slip platform is a great way to kick things up a notch. The platform’s height can be adjusted from 4 to 6 to 8 inches with risers.

Made from high-quality recycled material, the platform can support up to 300 pounds and can be used inside and outside. The bottom of the platform has anti-skid rubber feet, so you won’t have to worry about using it on slick surfaces.

Reviewers say the platform is “easy to maneuver, slim enough to store,” and a “great” color to boot.