3 Essential Fitness Equipment Gifts for Bodybuilders

Bodybuilding training can include a ton of different equipment, so it’s hard to go wrong when shopping for bodybuilding gifts. Just as bodybuilders strive for symmetry and balanced muscles from traps to calves, a bodybuilding home gym should also aim for a balance of equipment.  

Dumbbells, a barbell, and a functional trainer (cable machine) can go a long way in terms of versatility. If you’re shopping for someone with a cable machine, your gift guide is easy. Find out what attachments they have and get them something they don’t.  

Here’s a closer look at cable attachments and their uses, featuring advice from a pro bodybuilder. For the ultimate cable attachment present, check out the Performance Package ($114), which includes five different bodybuilding accessories attachments.

If they don’t have a cable machine and that price point is out of your budget, here are some other great gifts for bodybuilders:

1. Hex Dumbbells

You can always use another pair of dumbbells for your home gym, and the Hex Dumbbells start at $29.99 a pair. These are ideal because the hexagon heads keep them from rolling on the floor or shelves. Plus, the hex DBs go all the way up to 125lbs – higher than many commercial gyms. 

You can also get Hex Dumbbells in kilograms. 

2. Rackable Curl Bar

This isn’t a regular curl bar; it’s a cool curl bar. That’s because the Rackable Curl Bar (starting at $199.99) is long enough to rack on a standard-width power rack. That makes it easier to load it with plates and more comfortable to get into position for lifts. The bend in the shaft allows for a semi-supinated grip, which limits stress on your upper-body joints. 

3. Adjustable Bench

A quality adjustable bench is key for a ton of bodybuilding exercises, and the BlackWing™ adjustable bench is like no other out there. This unique bench features ZeroGap® technology, which allows the seat to slide forward and backward to eliminate the gap between the seat and back pad in all positions. It comes in six colors with a wide or normal-width bench.

Want More Gift Ideas for Bodybuilders?  

To help you find the right presents for bodybuilders in your life, shop the full bodybuilding collection here.   

Plus, check out the following gift guides to help your loved ones stay healthy, strong, and moving for birthdays, holidays, and more:

• Ultimate Gym Gift Guide Roundup
• Holiday Gifts Under $100
• The Best Gifts for Gym Lovers
• Healthy Stocking Stuffers
• Gifts for Powerlifters
• Gifts to Start Your Home Gym
• Gifts for Functional Fitness Athletes
• Best Gifts for HYROX Athletes

Takeaway

Find the perfect gift for the bodybuilder in your life — the sort of present they'll open and use for years to come. Freeweights and an adjustable bench can support a variety of training and help your bodybuilding buddy, co-worker, partner, or parent to continue pushing towards their goals. And everytime they use your gift, you'll know they'll be thinking about you.