
Minimal
Home Workout
Equipment
Basic Strength Equipment
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1. Olympic Barbell + Weight Plates
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Foundation of any strength training program
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Great for squats, deadlifts, presses, carries, and more
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Suggested: 300 lb Olympic set (45 lb bar + cast iron or bumper plates)
Amazon Example: https://amzn.to/4kuAPlm
2. Power Rack or Squat Stand
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For safe barbell lifting at home (squats, bench, pull-ups)
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Look for one with an integrated pull-up bar and safeties
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Amazon Example:
An Inexpensive option: https://amzn.to/3TAMuUR
An option with more features: https://amzn.to/4lmNPL2
3. Bench
Top Pick: https://amzn.to/3U2GbJQ
Inexpensive option: https://amzn.to/4lnyGJJ ​
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4. Adjustable Dumbbells (4–44 lb)
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Excellent for accessory strength and hybrid circuits
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/49jTfTK
5. Pull-up Bar
6. 3-in-1 Foam Roller (REP Fitness)
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For warm-up, mobility, and muscle recovery
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/40HaVDN
Deep tissue https://amzn.to/3U7hhIY
7. ProBody 9-in Core Ball
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For core stability, mobility work, and postural strength
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3U2GbJQ
More Recommendations
Supplements
​Perfect for those with dairy sensitivity
Great budget-friendly option, which can also be purchased at Walmart
A daily multi-vitamin for athletes
Hydration & Workout Fuel
Perfect to use while traveling. I typically use 1/2 a packet at a time.
I typically eat a banana or a slice of bread with peanut butter and honey for a pre-workout snack. If I'm traveling or just feel like using this instead, the Gnarly Fuel is a perfect pre-workout. If my run is over an hour long, I carry a soft water flask with my Gnarly Fuel. ​
Books
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Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life
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​Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That Is Revolutionizing Sports
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Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
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Training for the Uphill Athlete: A Manual for Mountain Runners and Ski Mountaineers
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Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness

