Home Gym Workout Benches: a Buying Guide

You don’t need to spend a lot to build a quality, compact home gym, but there are some core things to keep in mind.

Courtesy of PasYou and Jordan
Bench Options. Courtesy of PasYou and Jordan

London has a convenient subway system, letting me get around with little hassle and expense; but even so, there are those days when I don’t want to spend the time and effort to get to the gym. So, despite sharing a one-bedroom flat with my partner, I bought the parts to make a quality, compact, but inexpensive at-home gym.

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