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Best Home Multi Gym UK

Jeff Ellis

October 20, 2022

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Gym memberships can be a great investment for some people, but many people prefer the convenience and flexibility of being able to exercise at home, especially when it allows them to save money as well.

Home multi-gyms are especially popular in the UK as they pack a wide range of exercising options into a small space and affordable price.

If you’re in the market for one, check out this guide before you part with your cash.

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What to look for to get the best home multi gym

There are really only three basic factors to consider when looking at home gyms.

Safe and comfortable use

Safety is obviously a given, but comfort matters a lot too. Let’s be honest, the average person is going to be a whole lot more likely to use a home multi gym if they’re comfortable rather than uncomfortable. With that in mind, there are two points to check.

The seat - In all seriousness, you want a seat (or bench) with a decent level of padding. Ideally, anywhere else you’re body touches (e.g. back rests, ankle rests), should also have some level of padding.

The pulley system - It is basically impossible to overstate the importance of a good pulley system which runs smoothly and allows you to focus on the exercise rather than getting the weights to do what they should do. As you can’t tell this from online pictures, we strongly recommend checking reviews such as ours.

Weight load

Obviously one of the major benefits of multi gyms is that they not only allow you to use weights, but are set up so that you automatically use the weights safely without giving the matter any further thought, whereas with free weights you often have to think about what you are doing, at least until you have formed good habits.

If you are really serious about fitness, then you may want plenty of support for weights, but if you just want to develop and/or maintain a decent level of all-round fitness then weights may be less important, especially when you remember that good resistance systems can double or triple the impact of the actual load. Having less weight support may save you some money and potentially increase your options for siting your new home multi gym.

Supported exercises

As a minimum, you probably want to look for the following exercises.

Lat Pull Down (works your back muscles)
Chest press (works your shoulders and arms as well as your chest)
Pec deck (works the upper body as a whole, especially the pecs)
Leg developer (works the hamstrings or quads depending on the exercise)
Weighted row (basically a rowing machine incorporated into a multi gym)

You may also want a preacher curl pad, which is great for working your biceps.

Even a basic, entry-level home multi gym will have these (except possibly the preacher curl pad) and as you move up the price range, you’ll generally find that there is an increase in the number of exercises your home multi gym can support.

Our pick of the best home multi gyms in the UK

We’ve rounded up what we think are the ten best home multi gyms in the UK, based on the value for money they offer. We’ve aimed to cover both the premium and the budget ends of the market with plenty to choose from in the mid-range. All our picks are good quality and safe machines we’d be happy to use ourselves, the differentiator is basically the level of functionality they offer (which is, of course, closely linked to their price).

BH Fitness G152X Global Multi Gym with Leg Press

The BH Fitness G152X Global Multi Gym with Leg Press has been designed on the assumption that it’s going to get some serious use and needs to be able to stand up to it, which is why the build quality is so impressively robust. For example, the 165 lbs solid vinyl weight stack is lifted by means of high tensile 2000lb aircraft cables, so you can never have any doubts about safety. The lifting mechanism itself uses a series of pulleys for maximum smoothness and hence comfort. In short, this is one of the very best home multi gyms on the UK market.

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BH Fitness G152X Global Multi Gym with Leg Press

• Combines a gym, seated leg press and dip/leg raise stations, features high and low pulleys, chest press/pec dec and leg developer
• Leg press is fully adjustable, max comfort while training with ergonomic upholstery, fold-up seat, lat and straight bar attachments

Last update was on: December 8, 2024 4:21 pm

£1,318.99

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• Combines a gym, seated leg press and dip/leg raise stations, features high and low pulleys, chest press/pec dec and leg developer
• Leg press is fully adjustable, max comfort while training with ergonomic upholstery, fold-up seat, lat and straight bar attachments
• Enhanced protection and safety whilst exercising, the use of bearings and CAMS guarantees an ultra smooth motion
• 75 kg/165 lbs solid vinyl weight stack generating 100kg/220 lbs of resistance, wider ground area enhances the stability massively
• Dims: Length: 174 cm (69 inch) x Width: 200 cm (79 inch) x Height: 212 cm (83 inch), max user Weight: 130 kg/287 lbs/20.4 stone, 2 years warranty

Marcy Eclipse HG5000 Compact Home Gym

The basic idea behind the Marcy Eclipse HG5000 Compact Home Gym is that it squeezes the essentials of a high-quality home multi gym into the smallest possible space without compromising on build quality (or user comfort) and for a very reasonable price, considering everything it offers. It may seem like a small detail, but we really liked the fact that the Marcy Eclipse HG5000 Compact Home Gym has an exercise chart on the back of the frame, so everything you need is in one place. This really is one solid little workhorse.

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Marcy Eclipse HG5000 Deluxe Home Multi Gym

• Weight Stack of 90 kg with Selector Pin | Independent Pec Dec Arms - Leg Extension
• Adjustable Cable Tension for instant resistance | High & Low Pulley take interchangeable gym attachments
• Multi-Grip Chest Press System: 6 angle adjustments | Seat Pad adjusts to 6 heights & Back Pad to 4 angles

Last update was on: December 8, 2024 4:21 pm

£699.00

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• Weight Stack of 90 kg with Selector Pin | Independent Pec Dec Arms - Leg Extension
• Adjustable Cable Tension for instant resistance | High & Low Pulley take interchangeable gym attachments
• Multi-Grip Chest Press System: 6 angle adjustments | Seat Pad adjusts to 6 heights & Back Pad to 4 angles
• Middle Pulley comes with dual handle Ab Crunch Strap | Seated Rows Footplate, Lat Bar, Shiver Bar & Wrist Strap - 2 year warranty
• Kerbside Delivery Only**

V-Fit LFG2 Herculean COBRA Lay Flat Home Gym 64kg

The V-Fit LFG2 Herculean COBRA Lay Flat Home Gym will appeal to people who want the proper “benchpress” feel you get in a commercial gym. Obviously, when it’s in use it needs a bit more space than your standard “sit-up” home multi gym, but the bench folds up out of use, at which point it becomes relatively compact. Another couple of plus points is that you can switch between exercises without having to mess around with cables and that most of the weight is delivered as resistance so the machine itself stays fairly light for all it’s very robust.

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V-Fit LFG2 Herculean COBRA Lay Flat Home Gym 64kg

• Heavy-duty tubular steel frame with a lay-flat bench that folds upright for convenience when not in use
• Double-up, on-line cabling, weight resistance system provides a maximum of 64kg of resistance lets you get more out of your workouts

Last update was on: December 8, 2024 4:21 pm

£319.99 £395.00

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• Heavy-duty tubular steel frame with a lay-flat bench that folds upright for convenience when not in use
• Double-up, on-line cabling, weight resistance system provides a maximum of 64kg of resistance lets you get more out of your workouts
• Dedicated Bench Press, Pec Dec, Leg Unit & Lat Tower provides for a range of exercises targeting the arms, chest, legs, back, shoulder and thigh muscle groups
• Weight stack can be upgraded
• Deep padded backrests for added comfort

Fit4Home TF-1007 Cable crossover machine Olympic Multi Gym

Fit4Home are probably best known for affordable fitness equipment designed for compact spaces.  Sometimes, however, they like to do something a little different and this is one of those times.

This multi gym doesn’t really look like a standard home multi gym, although it covers all the standard exercises (and then some).  We think this is mainly because it doesn’t actually have bench or seat, you just use the floor.  This is presumably to save cost and space.

It does, however, have plenty of weights, 150 Kg of them to be precise and while the frame is light it is robust and holds the weights capably.  Honestly, the pulleys aren’t the best we’ve ever used, but at this price we can’t really complain.  In fact even if you replaced them, this multi gym would still be great value.

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Fit4Home TF-1007 Cable crossover machine Olympic Multi Gym equipment Home Workout Station...

• MULTI-GYM FOR USE AT HOME: If you are looking for a comprehensive total body workout, from the comfort of your home then our TF-1007 Home gym would be the ideal choice. Free 1-year parts & labour warranty.

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• MULTI-GYM FOR USE AT HOME: If you are looking for a comprehensive total body workout, from the comfort of your home then our TF-1007 Home gym would be the ideal choice. Free 1-year parts & labour warranty.
• TRAIN YOUR ENTIRE BODY: Train various muscle groups including your chest. back, shoulders and biceps by carrying out different exercises including Chest flys, lateral raises, bicep curls, tricep pulldowns, chin ups, pull ups and more.
• HEAVY DUTY CONSTRUCTION: Built with high quality materials including a solid steel frame, heavy duty cables and 200kg weight plates to suit all fitness abilities.
• CONVENIENT & SAFE: Anti-skid to ensure a firm and sturdy base as you workout. Workout with a partner as our TF-1007 boasts multiple workout stations.
• DELIVERY - We offer free delivery to mainland UK only. This does not include the Scottish Highlands, Isles off the Coast, Ireland and Northern Ireland. Please contact us directly for further information regarding the delivery charges to your location

FIT4HOME Unisex Professional Home Gym, Black/Red

The FIT4HOME Unisex Professional Home Gym is a mid-priced home multi gym which ticks all the right boxes in terms of safety (powder-coated steel frame with 1.5 mm main tube thickness), comfort (foam-padded seat and backrest plus foam ankle rests) and features (targets all the major muscle groups, see the full list of features below). It also has a rather less usual feature in the form of a punch bag which holds 20Kg of sand. This opens up lots of interesting possibilities for upper body training, even if you’re not into combat sports.

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FIT4HOME Unisex Professional Home Gym, Black/Red

• Heavy duty multi-position-able and fold-able Bench
• 20 kg Sand Filled Boxing Punch Bag
• Hi-density foam padded seat and back rest, Comfortable foam ankle rests.
• Powder Coated Steel Frame and 1.5 mm Main Tube Thickness

Last update was on: December 8, 2024 4:21 pm

£429.99

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• Heavy duty multi-position-able and fold-able Bench
• 20 kg Sand Filled Boxing Punch Bag
• Hi-density foam padded seat and back rest, Comfortable foam ankle rests.
• Powder Coated Steel Frame and 1.5 mm Main Tube Thickness
• We offer delivery to the U.K Mainland Only. This does not include the Scottish Highlands, Isles off the Coast, Ireland and Northern Ireland. Please contact us directly for further information regarding the delivery charges to your location.

Bodymax Fitness Strength Trainer (CF372) Multi Gym - Silver

The Bodymax Fitness Strength Trainer is all about value both for money and for space. Although it’s priced in the mid-range, it hasn’t compromised on build quality being crafted out of a combination of heavy duty 3" x 1.5" box-section steel and 2" heavy-duty tubular steel. Even though it’s one of the most compact home multi gyms on the UK market, it can still work all major muscle groups (including arms, legs, chest & core) and enough exercises to stop you getting bored.

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Bodymax Fitness Strength Trainer Multi Gym - Silver

• Cover all major muscles groups including arms, legs, chest & core
• Preacher Curl Pad is ideal for toning or adding muscle mass to your biceps
• 50Kg/110lb weight stack

Last update was on: December 8, 2024 4:21 pm

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• Cover all major muscles groups including arms, legs, chest & core
• Preacher Curl Pad is ideal for toning or adding muscle mass to your biceps
• 50Kg/110lb weight stack

HOMCOM Multi Gym Workstation Home Workout Station

Homcom is a company which specializes in affordable, small-space solutions. Their products aren’t necessarily the easiest to build so you need to be prepared for that, but they are manufactured to decent standards. For instance, their multi gym has a tubular-steel upright frame with black coating and a protective cover around the weight plates for added safety, plus a good level of padding on the seat and backrest. It’s perfectly capable of delivering an effective work-out for the major muscle groups and is a very affordable alternative to the gym.

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HOMCOM Multi Gym Workstation Home Workout Station Toning Body Building Strength Training...

• High and low pulley system with let bar, dual function chest press/pec combination
• Thick padded seat and backrest, Protective cover around the weight plates for added safety
• Bench press, chest press, lat pulldown (front and back), pec dec, leg extension, back leg curls, upright rows exercise functions.

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• High and low pulley system with let bar, dual function chest press/pec combination
• Thick padded seat and backrest, Protective cover around the weight plates for added safety
• Bench press, chest press, lat pulldown (front and back), pec dec, leg extension, back leg curls, upright rows exercise functions.
• Strong tubular steel upright frame with black coating.
• Overall dimension: 156L x 113W x 205H cm. Assembly Required.

Mirafit Multi Gym Lat Pull Down Machine - For Back, Arm and Ab Exercises

There are two main reasons why the Mirafit Multi Gym Lat Pull Down Machine retails at such an affordable price. The first is that if focuses purely on the essentials and the second is that it comes without weights, but that does mean you can add standard 2.5CM/1" weights as you need them. Total supported load is 180Kg with a maximum weight load of 100Kg and a maximum user weight of 120Kg. While this is very much a “bare bones” home multi gym, the build quality is very robust and the pulley system is both smooth and reliable.

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Mirafit Multi Gym Lat Pull Down Machine - For Back, Arm and...

• Mirafit Home Multi Gym - Multifunction design allows user to target multiple muscle groups
• Wide pull down bar for lat pull downs - Straight bar for seated rows, arm curls, push downs etc - Nylon v-strap for over shoulder weighted ab crunch

Last update was on: December 8, 2024 4:21 pm

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• Mirafit Home Multi Gym - Multifunction design allows user to target multiple muscle groups
• Wide pull down bar for lat pull downs - Straight bar for seated rows, arm curls, push downs etc - Nylon v-strap for over shoulder weighted ab crunch
• Ideal for both beginner & advanced workout routines - For use with standard 1" weights - Also includes 2" adaptor sleeves for use with Olympic size weights - Load up to 100kg of weight discs
• 180kg maximum load - Powder coated black finish - Thick padded bench & back cushion - 120kg maximum recommended user weight - Full assembly instructions included
• H: 201cm - D: 123cm (with foot plate extended: 140.5cm) - W: 61cm - (With wide pulldown bar: 96cm) - Adjustable seat height: 44cm to 51cm - Steel frame: 5cm X 5cm - 1" Plate usable space: 19cm - 2" Plate usable space: 14cm - Please note, tools required fo

Mirafit Barbell Squat Rack With Lat Pulldown Multi Gym Station

On the one hand, this option only just scrapes in under the heading of multi gym.  On the other hand, it does support a decent range of exercises, including all the main ones (bicep curls, pull downs, seated rows, squats, tricep push downs etc) and is great value for both space and money.

The reason you get such a good frame for such an affordable price is that you add the weights yourself.  Specifically you use standard-size (1”/2.5cm) barbell weights on the provided storage poles.  These will glide up and down smoothly on the excellent high and low cable pulley system, which can support up to 100Kg.

We get the feeling that this home mult gym was designed with small-space homes and renters in mind and if that sounds like you, then definitely check this out.

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Mirafit Barbell Squat Rack With Lat Pulldown Multi Gym Station

• Mirafit Heavy Duty Half Rack & Lat Pulldown Station - Black & orange powder coated finish
• Fantastic versatile rack ideal for a wide range of exercises - Perform squats, pull downs, seated rows, bicep curls, tricep push downs etc

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• Mirafit Heavy Duty Half Rack & Lat Pulldown Station - Black & orange powder coated finish
• Fantastic versatile rack ideal for a wide range of exercises - Perform squats, pull downs, seated rows, bicep curls, tricep push downs etc
• 2 sets of barbell rests make bar work easy - Fully adjustable - 7 Levels with 16cm intervals - High & low cable pulley system - Simply add weight plates up to your desired weight level - Provides 19cm of usable space for standard 1" weight plates
• Includes straight curl bar and wide lat pull down bar - Built in storage poles for weight plates - Suits most 7ft barbells
• H: 205cm - W:113cm - D: 115cm - Frame: 5cm X 5cm - 250kg max barbell load - 100kg max pulley load - Please note, tools required for assembly are not included.

Wonder Core 2 Unisex with built-in Twisting Seat and Rower

Read Our Full WonderCore 2 Review HERE

If you’re really short on space and/or budget but you’d still love to have a home multi gym, then the Wonder Core 2 might be your best option. Obviously, it’s more limited than the proper home multi gyms on our list but it can still give you a pretty thorough workout targetting all the major muscle groups and you can get around the lack of support for weights by using weighted arm/leg bands. The Wonder Core 2 support 12 different exercises and some of them can give you a fair bit of cardio to go along with your muscle training.

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Wonder Core 2 with built in Twisting Seat and Rower

• Built to last with durable, gym quality, steel construction can support up to 265 lbs (120 kg)
• Features a built-in twisting seat so you can target your obliques and tighten your waistline. Dimensions (Assembled): 102cm x 89cm x 54cm; (Folded): 112cm x 54cm x 32cm

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• Built to last with durable, gym quality, steel construction can support up to 265 lbs (120 kg)
• Features a built-in twisting seat so you can target your obliques and tighten your waistline. Dimensions (Assembled): 102cm x 89cm x 54cm; (Folded): 112cm x 54cm x 32cm
• Boasts an improved ergonomic back design; Resistance bands, making the Wonder Core 2 a 12-in-1 muscle-toning system, full body workout
• Use it in any room in your house, while watching TV! It doesn't take up space and when you’re done it folds away for easy storage
• Exclusive rowing system means you can get your cardio workout in as you tone and strengthen your entire body

Conclusion - Best home multi gym in the UK

As is generally the case, it’s impossible to pick a definitive winner, basically the best home multi gym in the UK is the one which best suits your needs and this will depend on what you need and want and, of course, how much you are able (and willing) to spend.

If you really want that “gym feel” at home could look at the BH Fitness G152X Global Multi Gym with Leg Press or the V-Fit LFG2 Herculean COBRA Lay Flat Home Gym. The former is very much a premium option and priced accordingly. The latter is more limited but its “lay flat” format does replicate the standard practice in an average gym.

If you want to combine standard gym training with some degree of combat-sport training, then you might be interested in the FIT4HOME Unisex Professional Home Gym, Black/Red as it comes with a punchbag and so gives you everything you need in a fairly compact package and for a very reasonable price.

If you’re on a really tight budget, you could look at the HOMCOM Multi Gym Workstation Home Workout Station or even the Wonder Core 2 Unisex and if you’re in a really tight space, for example, a city studio, you should definitely take a look at the latter before you decide whether or not you really want to pay up for gym membership.

For everybody else, each of the mid-priced gyms have their own characteristics and the choice between them really is largely a matter of taste and how you perceive their value. You can, however, rest assured that you will get a very decent work-out in the privacy and convenience of your own home and almost certainly save a lot of money compared with gym membership.

Jeff Ellis

Jeff is a medium-sized private gym owner that has itself over 100 members and is our equipment reviewer. If it builds muscle, gets you fit or pretends to be healthy, Jeff knows all about it. Worked with Fitness Superstore as a buyer for 10 years. Seriously BIG guy with a heart to match. Always laughing and looking for a windup. Literally always eating