Affordable Home Gym Ideas

You might be thinking, "Well that's a good idea because that gym goes great!" Well let me tell you something; no one wants to spend hundreds of dollars on an exercise machine when they can get a cheap gym at the gym! So then I came up with some ideas that all your body needs for the cheap price! Below are three ideas for affordable home gyms that you can use for just about any beginner or intermediate level levels! The two best things about these is that no money has to be wasted and you don’t have to pay for extra items that you’re probably using anyways, but most importantly that you don’t have to buy another machine!

1) Knee Hammer - For Beginners or Anyone who is new to working out and trying to strengthen their knees.

The knee Hammer is a simple yet effective workout. To make it easy on yourself, I chose to use the only natural product available for this. It comes in a variety of sizes and is very affordable with zero cash investments required to get started. They even provide a special tool by which you attach the weights to the arm and not the wrist. This allows you to use the weight as if you were holding them in your hand or in your arms. It also gives you a nice bit of resistance, so you can push more weight through your legs and try to lift the same amount of weight. There are a few different styles of weight, such as dumbbells, kettle bell, barbell, straight and fancy chain. No matter what you decide to do, their weighted cables will work well with your arms. Another helpful feature is that the handles are adjustable for both free weights (cable) and kettle bell (cable). Some people find their knees sore after using the hammer and have a bad knee, but the Knee Hammer is designed to keep those feelings away.

2) Dumbbell Flyer - Perfect for anyone looking to build muscle and burn off calories, but especially handy and affordable!

The Dumbbell Flyer has been compared to the knee Hammer due its similar design and target goals. But there are a few differences between the two; first, the Dumbbell flyer fits in closer to your hip sockets, making it easier for the knee cap to seal on properly. The second and greatest difference is that the Dumbbell flyer is lightweight but can go to double or triple this weight. The biggest thing that makes the Dumbbell flyer a better choice than the knee hammer though is its lower impact. A lot of people swear by the Dumbbell flyer for cardio, strength training and fat loss, without ever really knowing it.

3) Barbell Back Extension - Likely for beginners, but still an excellent option for someone looking to gain muscle and toned back, and improve core stability, along with leg strength, glutes and abs.

The Barbell Back Extension exercise targets your abs and glutes. While doing this you have to engage your quads, hamstrings, quadriceps and biceps in order for your back muscles to come into action. Doing this helps create a strong and stable spine that strengthens your whole back. With this exercise you will also burn many calories, which when combined with other exercises will leave you feeling full longer. One of the most common misconceptions about this exercise is that it’s slow and painful, and I would advise against it in the beginning. However, like I said, the benefits far outweigh the risks of the early days. Start off with light weight and add weight slowly to see if the results is worth it.

4) Squat/Leg Raises - Similar to squats except one major perk is that you have to stand at a full 90 degrees to perform this. As opposed to squats where you either sit down (the knee raises) or squat (the knee raises), the Leg Raises require both sides to fold up, like you did while going from walking to jogging. I found this a very challenging workout and I was glad to know that even for a beginner or intermediate-level gym buddy, this should be considered part of your regular workout plan. I would recommend starting these sessions right away!

5) Lumbar Curl - Lumbar curl is also known as the “pump pose” and is one of the most challenging workouts you can do!

The main goal of this exercise is to activate your lower back and lower your hips towards your chest. If your hips aren't engaged enough, it could become difficult to bend over and your back will hurt. During this time, you should also raise your legs straight and firm your body, so that your entire back is supported. Since this is one of your most active exercises, it should be a regular workout. When done correctly, your lower back will have stronger, stabilized muscles that you can easily maintain throughout your life.

There are multiple variations available based on how close your hip joints are located to each other and your knee position. This is the most challenging workout I’ve ever tried, but you will get good results!