Gear

Reviews and recommendations for home gym equipment and fitness gear. Find the best dumbbells, benches, trackers, and more.

Top Gear Picks

The 6 pieces of equipment we recommend first to every man over 35 building a home gym. Ready to buy? Tap through to Amazon. Want the deep-dive review? Scroll to the guides below.

Best Dumbbells

Bowflex SelectTech 552

Adjusts from 5 to 52.5 lbs per dumbbell in 2.5 lb increments. Replaces 15 pairs of dumbbells. The smartest space-saving buy for a home gym.

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Best Bands

FITFORT Resistance Bands Set

5 stackable tubes up to 150 lbs, plus handles, door anchor, and ankle straps. A full gym that fits in a backpack — perfect for travel or rehab work.

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Best Recovery

TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller

The recovery tool every lifter over 35 needs. Patented grid surface targets trigger points — five minutes a day keeps tight hips, quads, and back at bay.

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Best Barbell

CAP Barbell 300 lb Set

Barbell, collars, and plates for serious strength work. If you want to deadlift, squat, and press heavy at home, this is the foundation.

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Best Kettlebell

Amazon Basics Cast Iron Kettlebell

Swings, goblet squats, Turkish get-ups — one kettlebell covers 20+ conditioning exercises. Start with 35 lbs if you're new, 53 lbs if you're experienced.

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Best Pull-Up

Doorway Pull-Up Bar

No tools, no drilling. Hangs off any standard door frame. Pull-ups are the single best upper-body movement after 35 — and this is the cheapest way to start.

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