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The Best Gym Equipment of 2023

Outfit an entire year’s worth of gains and training milestones with these top picks.

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By Ben Emminger

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Working out at home can be as simple or complex as you’d like, and in every situation, there’s a piece of fitness gear to help fuel your progress. From tried and trusted dumbbell sets, to tech-heavy systems, there’s always something to suit your needs.

We’ve compiled a roundup of the top gym equipment to keep on your radar in 2023, each catering to its own disciplines and modalities. Here are our picks to get your fitness journey started right.

These premium dumbbells not only look stylish in any training room, but the massive 5–80 pound weight range provides excellent versatility for a number of lifts and exercises.

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Change your heights with ease atop this stackable silhouette ideal for stretching and other disciplines. The plastic polymer construction is also plenty durable, capable of holding up to 1,200 pounds.

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The tube bands included in this premium rig stretch easily across the frame, allowing you to mix up resistance levels on the fly for more diverse, muscle-boosting workouts.

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Who said smart training devices needed to break the bank? Unlock all the digital training potential you desire with this compact, easy-to-use indoor bike trainer.

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This updated home gym machine can be great for full-body training with added emphasis on the legs thanks to a redesigned gearbox for more intense resistance levels.

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Find that ideal setup for intense home rowing workouts thanks to this all-new silhouette boasting a patent-pending foot and hip adjustment system and dual air and magnetic resistance.

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This sleek, compact home gym machine packs in 440 pounds of resistance training, perfect for athletes wanting to test their strength limits without the need for a cumbersome rack setup.

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This high-quality sled can be built out for pushing and pulling modalities, and the all-terrain skis make working out on carpeted floors or concrete driveways a breeze.

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For those garage gym enthusiasts, this adjustable bench provides a rock-solid base for all your lifting needs. The updated eight back pad angles also promote better comfort during training.

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A redesigned connection clasp allows for quick changes mid-workout between the various handles and cables in this kit, ideal for keeping your sessions fresh and interesting.

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