Less $$$, more gains
You don't have to let your gains fall by the wayside when your bank account is low. Our team of competitive strength athletes, CPTs, and fitness professionals curated the Trailhead Home Gym Package to help those looking to save money find the right equipment for their fitness goals. We'll go over these products and more so you can see how cost-saving pieces can fit into your home and budget.
The Best Budget Weight Equipment from REP
The image shown above features options chosen from the Trailhead Home Gym Package. These options are as follows:
- The Best Budget Power Rack: PR-1100
- The Best Budget Flat Bench: FB-3000
- The Best Budget Adjustable Bench: AB-3100
- The Best Budget Barbell: Delta™ Basic Bar
- The Best Budget Clips: Spring Clips
- The Best Budget Bumpers: Black Bumper Set
- The Best Budget Weight Plate: Old School Iron Set
- The Best Budget Adjustable Dumbbell: QuickDraw™ Adjustable Dumbbell
- The Best Budget Individual Dumbbell Replacement: REP® x PÉPIN™ FAST Series™ Adjustable Dumbbell
- The Best Budget Dumbbell Storage: Dumbbell Storage Cart
- The Best Budget Dumbbell Stand: REP™ Adjustable Dumbbell Stand
Shop the Trailhead Home Gym Package
When choosing the best affordable home gym equipment, you want pieces from a trusted brand *cough, REP Fitness, cough* that can stand up to repeat use and last for years to come.
We've put together the best affordable weight equipment from REP, so you can build out a dream home gym (that's budget friendly) to help you tackle your goals.
The Best Budget Power Rack: PR-1100
The thought of bringing a power rack into your home may sound like a bank-breaking expense, but this budget-friendly option makes strength training from your home gym accessible. Not only will you be able to tackle barbell squats, bench press, and more with a 700lb weight capacity, but there's also an overhead pull-up arch included. It's also compatible with a variety of attachments, like weight storage, lat pulldown and low row, and a dip station.
Cost: $379.99
The Best Budget Flat Bench: FB-3000
This flat bench is the most cost-friendly bench offered by REP. In addition to tackling standard bench work like rows and bench press, the four-leg base provides added stability, allowing for step-ups, Bulgarian split squats, and dips.
The rubber feet will keep your floors protected and the bench from sliding, and when the work is done, utilize the compatible wall-mounted bench hanger to store your bench out of the way.
Cost: $149.99
The Best Budget Adjustable Bench: AB-3100
Add more training variety to your bench workouts with a durable and affordable bench that adjusts from flat to 90 degrees and a seat with three angle options from 0 to 20 degrees. There's a small gap between the back and seat pads for comfort and you can choose between black, red, matte black, and blue to fit your aesthetic or set the mood.
Cost: $269.99
The Best Budget Barbell: Delta™ Basic Bar
A barbell is a piece of equipment you'll need to round out your home gym routine, but budget options can leave you concerned about durability and feel. The Delta™ Basic Bar weighs 20kg, is compatible with standard 2-inch diameter plates, and can handle up to 700lbs. Center knurling will set you up right when back squating, and the dual knurl marks will help with hand placement during lifts.
Cost: $199.99
The Best Budget Clips: Spring Clips
Toss these clips onto the end of your bar to keep your weight plates from sliding off and crashing into that plant on the floor that you haven't watered in four weeks. These clips come as a pair and fit standard 2-inch barbells. They won't bend, stretch out, or lose their shape, and if they do, there's a one-year warranty you can utilize.
Cost: $21.99
The Best Budget Bumpers: Black Bumper Set
Buy in bulk to save some cash with the Black Bumper sets. Save between $29.98 with the 160lb set up to $39.96 with the 340lb set, and between $14.98 for the 70kg set up to $33.96 for the 140kg set (when compared to purchasing individual Black Bumper plates).
These bumper plates are a standard in a home gym setup, ideal for HIIT workouts, Olympic weightlifting, and cross-training thanks to their low-bounce and noise dampening build.
Cost: From $349.99 up to $749.99 depending on kilogram or pound set.
The Best Budget Weight Plate: Old School Iron Set
For an even more cost-effective weight plate than Black Bumpers, Old School Iron Plates are the ticket. These durable weight plates are ideal for strength work and powerlifting, and they're the most cost-efficient plates offered by REP.
For even more savings, when you order a bundled set of plates you can save between $18.46 for the 175lb set and $43.40 for the 425lb set (when compared to purchasing individual Old School Iron Plates).
Cost: From $359.99 up to $824.99 depending on set.
The Best Budget Adjustable Dumbbell: QuickDraw™ Adjustable Dumbbell
If saving cash is your goal, an adjustable dumbbell provides a wide range of resistance — replacing multiple sets of dumbbells. The QuickDraw™ is available in sizes ranging from 30lbs up to 60lbs and in kilograms from 15kgs up to 30kgs.
Adjust the weight in 5lb increments with a quick and easy Lock-N-Load steel switch, which allows you to flip a switch to choose your weight.
Cost: From $335.99 up to $575.99 depending on pair.
The Best Budget Individual Dumbbell Replacement: REP® x PÉPIN™ FAST Series™ Adjustable Dumbbell
When adjustable dumbbells are in the cards, but you need more resistance than what the QuickDraw™ can offer, look no further than the REP® x PÉPIN™ FAST Series™ Adjustable Dumbbell. This adjustable dumbbell ranges in weight from an 85lb pair up to a 125lb pair, with weight adjustments in 10lb increments. It's also upgradeable when you need more resistance, with option add-on weight plates so you can continue to work with progressive overload when the time comes.
In addition to a higher weight, these adjustable dumbells (and their cradles) are made out of metal without any plastic parts — which will keep you tackling your reps for years to come without having to worry about components breaking.
Cost: From $1,099.99 up to $1,499.99 depending on pair.
The Best Budget Dumbbell Storage: Dumbbell Storage Cart
Get your gear off the floor and organized with the REP™ Dumbbell Storage Cart. This cart is compatible with both the QuickDraw™ and REP® x PÉPIN™ FAST Series™ Adjustable Dumbbell, features dual peg boards on the side to hang your accessories, and shelf space where you can stow away medicine balls, foam rollers, yoga mats, squat belts, and any other workout equipment that needs a home.
It also features built-in transport wheels that allow you to tackle your routine and then push the cart back into the corner to free up floor space.
Cost: $349.99
The Best Budget Dumbbell Stand: REP™ Adjustable Dumbbell Stand
Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you need to leave your dumbbells on the floor — the eye sore, the clutter, the inconvenience! Get organized with the REP™ Adjustable Dumbbell stand, with options built for compatibility with either the QuickDraw™ Adjustable Dumbbell and REP® x PÉPIN™ FAST Series™ Adjustable Dumbbell.
This stand supports up to 300lbs, features adjustable height and trays for ease of use and comfort, and also has built-in locking wheels so you can move your weights wherever you want to workout.
Cost: $299.99
The Best Budget Accessories
We've tackled the basics — from power racks and plates, to barbells and adjustable dumbbells — to help you get setup with the best budget REP® equipment for your home gym. However, here are some key wallet-friendly accessories to help support your training.
Sandbags
It doesn't get much more budget-friendly than loading a sturdy Nylon bag with your own filler. These bags were built to withstand tough workouts, supporting functional training and Strongman lifts. Choose between a small (5-25lbs), medium (25-75lbs), large (50-125lbs), and extra large (125-200lbs) option in black, green, blue, camo, pink, red, or beige.
Cost: From $44.99 up to $89.99
Resistance Bands
A win for versatility, transportability, and cost comes with the REP® Resistance bands — ranging from the 5-15lb 3X-Light up to 70-175lb X-Heavy.
Tackle accessory work like interior/exterior shoulder rotation, face pulls, leg curls, and more by securing the resistance band to a pole or other fixed item. Add the bands onto your barbell to increase resistance during your lifts. You can even use them for mobility work, waking up your shoulders and stretching your triceps before you jump into your workout.
Cost: From $14.99 to $34.99
Leather Olympic Lifting Belt
Support your lifts (even your Olympic lifts) with this single-prong style lifting belt. A buckle guard will keep your clothing from catching on the belt, while the leather construction provides a sleek look and extra durability.
Cost: $59.99
Benefits of an Economical Home Gym
A home gym can benefit your life, adding convenience, privacy, flexibility, and more to your routine. Choosing affordable equipment — maybe even some items that fall under $50 — is a great choice for those just starting out and testing the waters of strength and power training. Even seasoned athletes can benefit from these cost-saving pieces — you don't need all the bells and whistles to do the work.
Plus, you can always upgrade your equipment when you've got more cash on hand or are certain you're ready for a more advanced setup. Spend within your means and you'll be building strength and your savings.
Additional Package Considerations
Since all budgets are different, if you find you're looking to spend a little more than the cost-saving pieces listed above, or you have different priorities and preferences, consider perusing the following home gym packages:
- Ares™ 2.0 Ultimate Home Gym Package: Set yourself up with the most versatile home gym setup. This package centers around the REP® Ares™ 2.0 cable system and everything you need to support cable work like rows and lat pulldowns as well as barbell work on a power rack.
- Minimalist Package: If space is tight, or you just prefer a more streamlined aesthetic, the Minimalist Package provides with compact and versatile equipment. Adjustable dumbbells, a dumbbell stand, a bench, and an adjustble kettlebell is all you need to tackle your workout.
- Trailhead Home Gym Package: Keep costs low but training capabilitites high, with this package that features a budget-friendly power rack and bar, adjustable dumbbells, weight plates, and more.
- Home Gym Essentials Package: We've put together our most popular pieces of equipment, so you can build out your perfect home gym setup with everything you need.
- Compact Home Gym Package: With your choice of wall-mounted cable attachments, adjustable bench, adjustable dumbbells, barbell, plates, and storage, you can choose the right compact equipment that fits your space and budget.
- Small Home Gym Space Saver Package: This setup keeps your training variety large and your workout footprint small. It features the Athena™ Side-Mount Functional Trainer cable system, with options to choose left, right, or both attachments.
- Home Gym Starter Package PR-4000: Designed for those in need of the basics, this home gym kit provides you with the PR-4000 power rack, your choice of Colorado™ bar and Old School Iron Plates sets. You'll also be prompted to add on other key essentials, like a pull-up bar, J-cups, and safeties.
- Home Gym Starter Package PR-5000: This kit is similar to the PR-4000 setup, however you'll get the PR-5000 power rack, plus a wider assortment of suggested add-ons. More barbells and plates to choose from — so if you'd rather work with bumper plates, this may be the best package for you.
- $1200 Home Gym Cost Saver Package: Save money but bring home the bare necessities. This package includes the PR-1100 power rack, FB-3000 flat bench, Old School Iron Plates, and the Delta™ Basic Bar.
You can view all our available kits on our packages collection page.
Takeaway
You don't have to spend an arm and a leg to start putting together a home gym that can support your training. Figure out the type of workouts you'd like to tackle, how much you're willing to spend, and prioritize equipment that's versatile to set you up for success.
FAQs
What's the best budget fitness equipment?
Every budget is different and every person has different goals for their fitness journey. If you're looking to tackle heavy lifts, Old School plates and a Basic Bar are affordable options to help support strength goals. If versatility is a goal, QuickDraw™ adjustable dumbbells are a great cost-saving option.
Is budget home gym equipment worth it?
It depends! Of course it's best to spend within your means, but if opting for budget items you'll want to read reviews, check the warranty, and try to gauge how well this piece of equipment will hold up over time. If you're concerned about durability, you may want to save up a little longer to buy a more robust piece of equipment. However, REP® equipment — even our more cost-friendly pieces — are still built to withstand wear and tear.
Rosie Borchert is a NASM-CPT, former Nike Volleyball coach, and fitness writer whose work has appeared on BarBend and Tonal. If anyone would like to hire her to play beach volleyball, snowboard, binge watch TV, or go climbing, please get in touch.
This article was reviewed by Ashley Boyer, ACE-CPT, for accuracy.
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