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Multi station gyms offer a multitude of options for serious and casual workouts alike. While commercial gyms are found professionally installed in member-based health clubs, there are several kinds of the multi station gym for the home. These home gyms typically have several features in common with the larger commercial variety.

Larger multi station gyms can have two or more of these frames set several feet apart. These can be connected by one or more horizontal cross over bars, which are ideal of pull-ups. Basic multi station gyms consist of a four-sided “jungle gym” frame with a station on each side, 3-4 weight stacks in its center, and a system of pulleys and cables overhead.

The advantages of multi station home gyms are that they are likely to be compact, assembling them is not complicated and they are not expensive. Their prices range from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the brand, functionality and additional features. Additional cost of maintaining it over the years should also be considered. Though assembling the gym will normally require only a set of wrenches and ratchets, it is advisable to check with the sales representative whether any special assembly or pre-assembly is required.

You cannot afford to have lot many weight stacks in a small home or garage environment because of space considerations. So one can opt for a larger network of cables, pulleys and elastic bands. They provide same features although they are more complicated. They are compact and save lot of space. Then you just need to have one or two weight stacks.

The most basic gym will offer garden variety stations like a lateral pull-down bar, chest press, leg press and, of course, the bench press. Accessories like ropes and individual attachments can increase the types of activities one can add to the routine in order to have a full body workout experience.

Like most conventional weight stacks, no power is needed. When compared to the space requirements of free weight stacks arranged in a similar format, these compact gyms are a more efficient way to economize space. On top of that they’re safe for all ages and easy to maintain.

Commercial multi station gyms are installed in health clubs and one can purchase multi station gym for the home, which are similar. Basic commercial gym consist of a four-sided “jungle gym” frame with a station on each side, 3-4 weight stacks in its center, and a system of pulleys and cables overhead. Home gyms are easy to assemble, compact and less expensive. Multi station home gyms are compact with one/two weight stacks. It is similar to commercial unit but less space is required. Basic gym offers lateral pull-down bar/chest press/leg press/bench press. For full body, ropes/ personal attachments are available. Conventional weight stack requires no power, economizes space and is safe.

- Mark Green