Home Gym Setups by Space Size

Space is often the biggest limitation when setting up a home gym. Below are our recommended strength-training equipment setups based on common room sizes. Cardio is excluded as it can be done without equipment.

Small Space — 2 × 2m

Best Overall: Foldable All-in-One Trainer
Lowest Cost: Squat Stand + Barbell
Most Compact: Dumbbells + Bench
Dumbbell Setup

Dumbbell Essentials

  • Footprint: Minimal
  • Training: Dumbbells
  • Expandable: Yes

The most compact option. Suitable for presses, rows, curls, lunges and core training.

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New BTO Room — 3 × 3m

Best Overall: All-in-One Trainer
Most Popular: Power Rack Setup
Fastest Setup: Functional Trainer
Best Choice All-in-One Trainer

All-in-One Trainer

  • Footprint: 3 × 3m
  • Training: Smith + Cable + Free Weights
  • Expandable: Yes

The most versatile option with over 100 exercise variations. Supports Smith, cable, chin-ups, dips and free-weight training.

Power Rack

Power Rack Setup

  • Footprint: 3 × 3m
  • Training: Barbell
  • Safety: High

A classic home gym choice. Allows safe heavy lifting even when training alone.

Functional Trainer

Functional Trainer

  • Footprint: Compact
  • Training: Cable
  • Ease of Use: High

Ideal for busy users. Quick weight changes using built-in stacks with minimal setup time.