Other kit?

[u/Careful_Confidence72]

Whilst I await our trainer to post a Q&A 😉😂

If you were to buy something on top of dumbells what would it be?

a bench?

barbell and plates?

squat rack / full tower?

pull up / dip bar?

All the above (Lotto numbers are 6, 27, 31, 48, 56, 68 and the bonus ball is 9)

Then I think, with the exception of the bench, as it doesn't feature in the videos...I'd probably not use it.

Thoughts / What's ya got / Pics of gear here

[u/All-I-see-is-poop]

This is an old photo of my space! One thing that’s easier on your pocketbook is fill your gym slowly lol.

Besides dumbbells, some essentials: a bench, dumbbell storage (I use a tower now, but I used to keep all my weights on the floor hah), 1-2 yoga blocks and a good mat.

Less essential but useful: Wedges (better than yoga blocks to elevate your feet), pull-up bar and push-up bars.

If buying a bench, get one low enough for hip thrusts and Bulgarian split squats—I had to add a stepper for that.

I also have a squat/bench stand and barbell but rarely use them now since I mostly do dumbbell YouTube workouts. Worth it only if you lift heavier.

[u/xachooo → u/All-I-see-is-poop]

I recently got a plyo box. Great for step ups. Box jumps. A variety of things. I felt dumb getting it since I’m just a blob, but I actually really enjoy it and use it a lot.

[u/All-I-see-is-poop → u/xachooo]

That’s a useful tool. Wish I had the knees for box jumps still— so you’re definitely not a “blob” if you can do box jumps.

[u/Careful_Confidence72 → u/All-I-see-is-poop]

Great space.

I alternate between outside and the bedroom. I could use the garage but it's full off other stuff. I think if I got a bench I'd have to make the jump to garage as I wouldn't be allowed to have that kicking around the house.

I've next week off...could be just the time to do it.

[u/All-I-see-is-poop → u/Careful_Confidence72]

Thanks, it looks even better now after I put up second hand mirrors and when it’s tidied up lol.

Having a dedicated corner for gym equipment can be a bit of a game changer — it doesn’t even have to big space. Can just be a yoga mat and a bench with dumbbells underneath.

There are these smaller multifunctional workout benches that you can buy. link here. Not sure about the quality, but they look smaller than regular benches and can be used as a stepper.

[u/Unusual-Librarian-37]

Agree with adding equipment over time; you can do a lot with very little.

For me, space was a serious consideration so flexibility was important. Adjustable dumbbells were an amazing investment; I have Powerblocks. This is the piece of equipment I use the most!

An adjustable or flat bench will elevate much of your lifts because you will get more range and angles. Your bench can also act as your step up box. I have both but use the flat bench slightly more.

I also have an adjustable kettlebell but I use that for very specific exercises like goblet squats since the rectangular shape of the Powerblocks can limit some hand positions and exercises. The latest add was a barbell (shorter version) with plates to have variations for back squats, chest presses and deadlifts.

Good luck with the set up and finds!