I’ve been a longtime member on this forum, and I’ve seen countless discussions about which equipment is best for a home gym. Most advice tends to focus on the usual suspects: dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, etc. However, I’m starting to wonder if the standard approach is missing something crucial.
Has anyone considered or tried a more unconventional set-up? For instance, what about using household items creatively as workout equipment? Things like water jugs for weight, stairs for step exercises, or even broom handles for balance work. Could relying on non-traditional equipment potentially enhance our workouts by adding variety and functional strength challenges that typical home gym setups don’t offer?
I’d love to hear if anyone has explored this angle seriously and what kind of exercises or routines they’ve managed to come up with. Are there any benefits or drawbacks to using everyday items for a consistent workout routine that perhaps haven’t been mentioned yet? Let’s open up the discussion and challenge the conventional paradigm of what a home gym should look like.