Free Custom Gym Setup Planner
Home Gym Planner
Build a recommended home gym setup based on your budget, space and training goals. Perfect for spare rooms, garages, garden rooms and PT studios.
Plan your perfect home gym
Choosing the right equipment can be difficult. This home gym planner helps you work out what to buy first based on your space, budget and goals.
Example Home Gym Layout
Layout size: 2 × 1 m
*Example layout for reference only. Actual size and position will depend on your available space and the dimensions of your chosen products.
Drag the equipment blocks to test different layout ideas.
Build Your Setup
How the Planner Works
Choose budget
Select a realistic spend for your first setup.
Select space
Pick your room type so the setup matches your available area.
Pick goal
Choose whether you want strength, muscle, fitness or commercial training.
Shop setup
Use the recommended collections to build your home gym.
Shop Equipment for Your Space
Dumbbells
Best for compact rooms and small home gyms.
Benches
Add more exercise variety without taking up too much space.
Racks
The best centrepiece for a serious garage gym.
Barbells
Ideal for compound lifts and progressive strength training.
Weight Plates
Build strength over time with scalable loading.
Floor Mats
Protect your garage floor and reduce training noise.
Popular Home Gym Setups
Setup |
Best For |
Recommended Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Home Gym | Beginners and compact spaces | Adjustable dumbbells, bench, storage |
| Garage Strength Setup | Squats, bench press and deadlifts | Power rack, barbell, plates, bench |
| Full Rack + Cable Setup | Serious home strength training | Power cage, cable pulley, bumper plates, dumbbells |
| Premium Smith Machine Setup | High-end home gyms and studios | Smith machine rack, functional trainer, bumper plates, commercial benches |
| PT Studio Setup | Client training and commercial use | Commercial rack, fixed dumbbells, benches, storage, cable machine |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I buy first for a home gym?
Most people should start with adjustable dumbbells, a weight bench and compact storage. This gives strong exercise variety without needing much space.
What is the best home gym setup for strength training?
A power rack, Olympic barbell, weight plates and bench are ideal for serious strength training. Higher budgets can upgrade to a cable cage, Smith machine or custom rack setup.
Can I build a home gym in a small room?
Yes. Choose space-saving equipment such as adjustable dumbbells, a compact bench and storage.
What is the best setup for a PT studio?
A PT studio setup depends on budget. Smaller studios can start with dumbbells, benches and storage, while higher-end studios may benefit from a commercial rack, Smith machine, cable machine, bumper plates and fixed dumbbells.