Buyer's Bible: Multi Station Home Gyms
If you enjoy flexible training with a strong focus on building strength, then a multi station home gym is the perfect piece of fitness equipment for you!
These incredible gym machines combine multiple isolated exercises into the ultimate apparatus, offering you an endless number of potential workouts.
This buyer's guide was created to help you choose the right home gym for your space and goals. It will take you through the benefits of purchasing a multi station gym, what exercise stations you should look out for, and the importance of the weight stack, before providing some product recommendations based off your lifting experience.
Benefits of Purchasing a Multi Station Home Gym
There are an infinite number of benefits to purchasing a home gym, so we're just going to delve into a few we think are most important.
EXERCISE VARIETY
These bad boys take on an 'all or nothing' approach. We say this because they are specifically designed so that you can complete full body workouts with a single piece of fitness equipment. Some machines even have the capabilities of performing 40-50 different exercises!
Your new home gym will be able to be effortlessly incorporated into any upper or lower body day, or can be used to complete entire workouts on its own.
USER FRIENDLY FOR EVERYONE
Home gyms are extremely easy to navigate and safe to use. It doesn't matter if you've just started training or your years into the game, a home gym will help you progress in your training long into your fitness journey.
If you're a beginner then we definitely recommend a home gym over free weights. This is because they provide you with plenty of options for single joint movements, whilst also offering a controlled environment for your bigger compound exercises.
COMPACT DESIGN
Of course these machines are going to be fairly big, however, you'd be surprised at how many exercise stations you can comfortably fit in a smaller sized model.
The beauty of multi station gyms is that you're combining multiple pieces of fitness equipment into one super-powered machine, inevitably saving you a TON of valuable floor space.
AFFORDABLE
By choosing a home gym you're eliminating the need to buy a ton of additional equipment or machines, which can help save you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars!
What Exercise Stations You Should Look For
It's important to look for a multi station home gym that is going to enable you to perform a wide variety of full body workouts. To do that, your machine should always have at least 3 of these 4 stations.
HIGH AND LOW PULLEY'S
High and low pulleys are an absolute ESSENTIAL. These stations are where you're able to attach various attachments, such as a lat pull down bar, low row bar, or ankle cuff to perform a diverse range of movements.
You're high and low pulleys will be the most adaptable station's on your new home gym, enabling you to perform the biggest variety of exercises.
PEC DEC STATION
A pec dec station is one of the best ways to isolate your chest. Traditionally used to perform fly's, this station will help you develop strength and size in the upper body.
PREACHER PAD
A preacher pad will quickly become a favourite when it comes to upper body day. Predominately used to target the biceps, a preacher pad will allow you to perform various curls, which are great for building your arms.
A preacher pad is a really great addition if you're looking for a home gym that offers more variety.
LEG PRESS OR LEG DEVELOPER
Your low pulley station will allow you to perform some lower body exercises, however, to ensure you're able to hit all areas your quads, hamstrings and glutes effectively, a leg developer or leg press station will be your best bet.
Either of these stations will help you achieve a fully rounded the leg day, however, the leg press does offer a little more variety. This is because different foot positions on a leg press will allow you to target the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and abductors, whereas a leg developer is most effective for hitting the hamstrings and quads.
Choosing a home gym with a leg press station can be a little more costly and will require more space, so if you're looking for something a little more budget-friendly then a leg developer may be a better choice for you.
Picking a Winner Weight Stack
The weight stack is the most important component to any multi station home gym. This is because you want to choose the right amount of weight to keep up with you ever-growing strength.
As a general rule of thumb, the more weight the better. Although, there are some exceptions to this rule.
If you're new to weight training the you won't need a home gym with a 110kg weight stack, something around 60-70kg will do just fine. This because only very advanced athletes (who are basically super human) require weights this big. And, in all honestly, it would have taken them YEARS to get there.
The reason you don't need a home gym with a ton of weight is because you're performing isolated exercises. This means you're using fewer muscles to perform the movement. Compared to compound exercises, like deadlifts or squats, you're not able to shift anywhere near as much weight because you're not recruiting as many muscles.
Below we've provided a little guide to help you gauge how heavy your weight stack should be, based off your experience level.
BEGINNER: 60 - 70kg.
INTERMEDIATE: 70kg - 90kg.
ADVANCED: + 80kg.
Product Recommendations
In this section we have provided some product recommendations based off different experience levels.
BEGINNER LIFTER
BODY IRON MULTI STATION HOME GYM BHG1000
Weight Stack: 45kg.
Exercise Stations:
- High pulley
- Low pulley
- Dual action arm station
- Chest press and fly
- Leg developer
- Preacher pad
With this multi-station home gym is a great option for beginners because it gives you a wide variety of exercises in one compact machine, offers safe and controlled movements, and doesn’t require any complicated setups. It’s perfect if you want an all-in-one solution, have limited space, and prefer simple, guided workouts while you build strength and confidence.
BEGINNER to LOWER-INTERMEDIATE
BODY IRON MULTI STATION HOME GYM BHG4000
Weight Stack: 90kg
Exercise Stations:
- Dual action arm stations
- Chest press and fly
- High and low pulleys
- Leg developer
- Preacher Pad
The Body Iron BHG4000 is great for beginners because it offers a wide range of exercises in one compact machine, uses an easy-to-adjust 90 kg weight stack, and provides safe, guided movements that help you build strength and confidence without needing multiple pieces of equipment.
INTERMEDIATE LIFTER
BODY IRON MULTI STATION HOME GYM WITH LEG PRESS BHG7000
Weight Stack: 90kg.
Exercise Stations:
- Dual Action Arm Station
- Chest Press and Fly
- High and Low Pulleys
- Leg Developer
- Preacher Pad
- Leg Press
- Power Tower
- Ab Bench
It adds a leg press attachment and a power tower with an ab bench, allowing you to do more lower-body work and bodyweight movements. It still includes a 90 kg weight stack and pulley stations for upper-body exercises, curls, and presses, making this combination ideal for someone who’s moved past the very basic stage and wants to build real strength, especially in the legs.
INTERMEDIATE LIFTER to ADVANCED
BODY IRON MULTI STATION HOME GYM WITH LEG PRESS BHG8000
Weight Stack: 90kg.
Exercise Stations:
- Dual Action Arm Station
- Chest Press and Fly
- High and Low Pulleys
- Leg Developer
- Preacher Pad
- Leg Press
- Adjustable Cable Stations
It includes the same base features as many multi-gyms: arm station, chest press, and pulleys, but adds a leg press and an adjustable cable station for a broader exercise variety. The adjustable cable station offers more fluidity in movement, allowing unilateral work, cross-body lifts, and more. Overall, it’s ideal for someone who’s progressing and wants more than just basic press-and-pull exercises, giving them the ability to move into more complex and isolating movements.
ADVANCED LIFTER
BODY IRON BHG9000 ULTIMATE 5-STATION MULTI HOME GYM
Weight Stack: 2 x 90kg = 180kg
Exercise Stations:
- Dual Action Arm Station
- Chest Press and Fly
- High and Low Pulleys
- Leg Developer
- Preacher Pad
- Leg Press
- Adjustable Cable Station
- Power Tower
- Standing Squat
This multi-gym packs two 90 kg weight stacks (180 kg total) and comes with a leg press, power tower, squat station, and high/low pulleys. With the heavy resistance and all the exercise options, it’s perfect for anyone serious about getting strong and wanting a gym-level setup at home.
ADVANCED LIFTER to VERY SERIOUS / SEMI-COMMERCIAL
BODY IRON COMMERCIAL MULTI STATION HOME GYM XP1
Weight Stack: 2 X 110kg = 220kg
This is a super sturdy, commercial-level multi-gym—perfect for anyone serious about their home setup. Built for heavy use, it handles intense training and lots of exercises, making it ideal if you want a “set it and forget it” gym that feels like the real deal.
We hope you've found this home gym buyer's guide helpful. As always, we welcome you to reach out to our friendly team for any more information.
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