There are a million reasons why so many people are choosing to skip the gym and avoid traffic altogether and make a gym at home. The traffic, as mentioned above, is on top of that list, but there are many more, while there is an initial investment in a home gym; from that point on, it is free, whereas monthly membership payments are forever. Gyms also have schedules, and if your thing is lifting during nighttime or waking up super early to get your workout on, then a home gym offers the perfect flexibility to do so.
What Equipment Do You Need?
There are many different pieces you will need, these are the very basics
Bench Press
Make sure you find something durable if you are going to be lifting some real poundage, you want to make sure you have durable equipment on hand. This applies to every piece of equipment, but it is particularly crucial for a bench press as you will spend a considerable amount of time on it.
Power Bar
Did we mention durable? Stain-resistant, something about 20 pounds and over 180k tensile strength.
Home Gym Flooring
You are going to be pounding that floor hard, most surfaces will crumble with half the punishment you will likely put your floor, through. The solution is weightlifting flooring. It will protect your floor, provide you with some cushion, and help prevent injury. Your powerlifting flooring for the home is just as important as any other piece of equipment. If not more, make sure you skimp on this one.
Deadlift Platform
This will help protect your floor and be a great addition to your home gym flooring.
Squat Rack 
This will very likely become the most used and abused part of your powerlifting gym. You can perform myriad different workouts with it and is an absolute necessity for anyone serious about increasing their strength. Keep the future in mind; you want something that can handle whatever weight you currently use but also whatever weight you will need as you progress on your journey.
Lifting Belt
We’ve all heard safety first before. This is one area in which you should take that seriously. You do not want to end up with a herniated back, make sure your lifting belt is sturdy and comfortable and that you use it every time you lift.
Free-Weights
These can be expensive, having different sizes for different muscle groups; they take up space and can end up cluttering your space. A suitable replacement is adjustable dumbbells, taking up a fraction of the area and costing quite a bit less than a whole set of weights.
Ready to Make Your Powerlifting Gym?
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