Multi Gyms · Buying Guide
Best Home Multi Gyms
A multi gym puts a whole strength workout in one machine, a stack of weights and a set of stations that cover your chest, back, arms and legs without a rack of loose plates. Here are the best home multi gyms in the UK, ranked on FitRank, compared on stack size, stations, build quality and price, with an honest pick for every budget and every amount of space.
A multi gym, sometimes called a home gym or a multi-station gym, is a single machine with a built-in weight stack you select with a pin, connected by cables and pulleys to a set of stations. One machine can cover chest press, lat pulldown, seated row, arm curls, leg extensions and more, which makes it the most space-efficient way to train your whole body at home with proper resistance.
The things that separate a good multi gym from a frustrating one are the size of the weight stack, the number and quality of the stations, how smooth the pulleys feel, and how solid the frame is under load. We have compared the machines worth buying in the UK, from a £299 compact starter to heavy 100kg-stack all-rounders, and ranked them on FitRank, our editorial score out of 5 that weighs performance, build, value and features against each machine’s price and rivals.
The quick list
- Best overall · adidas Performance Home Gym · FitRank 4.4 · £699
- Best value 100kg · York Perform Multi Gym · FitRank 4.3 · £699
- Best mid-range · adidas Home Gym · FitRank 4.1 · £649
- Best compact · DKN Studio 7400 · FitRank 4.0 · £499
- Best high stack on a budget · Strongway Multi Gym with Weights · FitRank 3.9 · £899
- Best power cage · SPORTNOW All-in-One Power Cage · FitRank 3.8 · £712.99
- Best budget · York Aspire 420 Home Multi Gym · FitRank 3.7 · £299
adidas Performance Home Gym
The adidas Performance is the multi gym to beat, a heavy, genuinely solid machine that pairs a full 100kg weight stack with a wide spread of stations, bench press, butterfly, pec dec, chest press, lat pulldown, low row, arm curl, leg extension, back leg curl and preacher curl. Its three load points let you target every major muscle group from that single stack, and it comes with handle, ankle, z-bar and short-bar attachments in the box.
At 176kg it is one of the heaviest machines here, which translates to reassuring stability under load, and the powder-coated steel and dense foam padding feel a cut above budget rivals. A ‘Scan to Train’ QR code unlocks free video workouts, and it carries a two-year warranty. Down from £1,000 to £699, it is the standout all-rounder.
Best for Anyone who wants one solid, do-everything machine with a full 100kg stack and a trusted brand behind it.
Watch-out It is big and very heavy, so plan the space and expect a long assembly. Maximum user weight is 125kg.
York Perform Multi Gym
The York Perform is the value pick at the 100kg end, and York’s pedigree shows. A 4.7-star rating across 42 reviews backs up a machine built around sealed bearings for a smooth, snag-free action and separate press and pec arms, so you can move between chest press and pec deck without changing any mechanism or leaving your seat. Stations cover chest press, pec deck, leg extension, arm curl, low row and lat pulldown.
The translucent weight-stack shroud and Y-frame design add a measure of safety and stability, and it carries a two-year warranty. At £699, down from £799, it matches the adidas on stack size from an established British fitness brand for less outlay against its rivals.
Best for Buyers who want a full 100kg stack and smooth, seated station changes from a trusted British brand.
Watch-out Assembly runs to several hours and the footprint is fairly narrow, which taller users say can affect stability.
adidas Home Gym
The adidas Home Gym is the sensible middle option, built on a heavy-duty 50mm steel frame with a 70kg pin-loaded stack and, unusually at this level, an integrated leg press as well as a leg developer. The push and pull station has pivoting arms for fly movements, there is a removable preacher pad for isolated bicep work, and precision pulleys keep it quiet and smooth.
It takes users up to 150kg, the highest here, and includes a lat bar, short bar, ankle strap and adjustable handle straps. At £649 it is only £50 off, but the build quality and leg-press addition justify it for anyone who wants a solid all-rounder without stepping up to a 100kg stack.
Best for Those who want adidas build quality and a leg press, and do not need a full 100kg stack.
Watch-out The 70kg stack will eventually limit stronger users on pressing movements. Only a small discount at present.
DKN Studio 7400
The DKN Studio 7400 is the compact pick, and DKN is a more established fitness name than most of the budget field. It packs an 80kg stack and a double pulley into a footprint of just 165 by 105cm, with a dual-action chest station (chest press and pec deck), high and low pulleys, an adjustable preacher pad, a one-piece butterfly press and a leg curl station.
At 64kg shipping weight it is lighter to handle and position than the heavyweight machines, it takes users up to 120kg, and it carries a two-year warranty with EU spare-part availability. At £499 on Amazon it is a lot of capable, space-conscious machine for the money.
Best for Smaller rooms that still want a proper 80kg stack and a full set of stations.
Watch-out Sold through Amazon, so support runs through Amazon rather than a specialist retailer. Maximum user weight 120kg.
Strongway Multi Gym with Weights
The Strongway is the way to a 100kg stack for less, sold in 72kg and 100kg versions so you can match the resistance to your training. A sturdy steel frame carries a dual-action chest station with chest press and pec deck, high and low pulleys, an adjustable preacher pad and a one-piece butterfly press, with micro cable adjustment and a double pulley system.
It holds a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, though owners are candid that setup is a challenge and takes time. It is a large machine at 186 by 108cm. If you want the highest resistance for the lowest outlay and do not mind a long build, it delivers.
Best for Strength trainers who want a 100kg-capable machine at the lowest price and will tolerate a tough assembly.
Watch-out Owners report a long, fiddly build, and as an Amazon machine support runs through Amazon rather than a retailer.
SPORTNOW All-in-One Power Cage
The SPORTNOW All-in-One is the pick if you want a power-cage form factor rather than a traditional seated multi gym. Built from professional-grade steel for a secure rack feel, it combines a lat pulldown, leg press, chest press and pull-up bar with a 69kg adjustable stack, offering over ten exercises and enough room for more than one family member to train around it.
It is a big piece of kit at 250 by 183cm, so it suits a garage or a dedicated space rather than a spare corner. Down from £869.99 to £712.99 direct from SPORTNOW, it is strong value for a cage-style all-rounder, with the usual budget-brand caveats.
Best for Garage gyms that want a cage-style station with a pull-up bar and room to grow.
Watch-out A large footprint at 250 by 183cm, and direct-brand support rather than a specialist fitness retailer’s.
York Aspire 420 Home Multi Gym
The York Aspire 420 is the best budget buy, and getting York build quality at £299 is the draw. It offers four workout stations, chest press, chest fly, lat pulldown and leg extension, on ball-bearing pulleys for a smooth action, with TPU-coated steel cables and a padded, 4-foam leg developer. The footprint is a compact 134 by 109cm.
The 45kg stack marks it as a machine for building and maintaining rather than heavy lifting, and the warranty is one year rather than two. But it takes a combined 150kg of user and weights, and for a first home multi gym from a trusted brand at this price, it is hard to fault.
Best for First-time buyers and smaller budgets who want a trusted brand and a compact footprint.
Watch-out A 45kg stack and four stations limit progression, and the warranty is one year rather than two.
The seven compared
| # | Multi gym | Weight stack | Price | FitRank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | adidas Performance Home Gym | 100kg | £699 | 4.4 |
| 2 | York Perform Multi Gym | 100kg | £699 | 4.3 |
| 3 | adidas Home Gym | 70kg | £649 | 4.1 |
| 4 | DKN Studio 7400 | 80kg | £499 | 4.0 |
| 5 | Strongway Multi Gym with Weights | 72 or 100kg | £899 | 3.9 |
| 6 | SPORTNOW All-in-One Power Cage | 69kg | £712.99 | 3.8 |
| 7 | York Aspire 420 Home Multi Gym | 45kg | £299 | 3.7 |
How much weight stack do you need?
The weight stack is the single most important spec, because it sets the ceiling on how hard you can train and how long the machine will keep challenging you. As a rough guide, a 45kg stack suits beginners and those training for tone and general fitness, a 70 to 80kg stack suits most people building strength over the long term, and a 100kg stack is what you want if you are already strong or expect to progress a lot, particularly on pressing and pulldown movements where the weight adds up fast.
Bear in mind that on a multi gym the stack is shared across stations through the pulley ratios, so the effective resistance varies by exercise. If you are unsure, size up rather than down, since you cannot add more than the stack holds, and a machine you outgrow in a year is a false economy. The adidas Performance and York Perform give you a full 100kg; the York Aspire’s 45kg is a starter.
The stations that matter
Most multi gyms share a core set of stations, a chest press and pec dec or butterfly for the chest, a high pulley with a lat bar for pulldowns, a low pulley for seated rows, an arm curl station and a leg developer for extensions and curls. The better machines, like the York Perform, use separate press and pec arms so you can switch between chest movements without changing any mechanism or getting up.
Look for a genuine leg press if lower-body strength matters to you, the adidas Home Gym includes one, since many multi gyms only offer a seated leg extension. Preacher pads for isolated bicep curls and included attachments like z-bars and ankle straps add versatility. More stations are not automatically better, but smooth, well-designed ones you will actually use are what make a machine worth owning.
Assembly and footprint, the honest version
Two things catch people out with multi gyms, and both are worth knowing before you buy. The first is assembly. These are large, heavy machines that arrive in several boxes, and a proper build takes anywhere from two to seven hours, often best done with two people. Owners of the York Perform and the Strongway both flag the cable routing as the fiddly part. Set aside an afternoon and follow the manual carefully.
The second is footprint. A seated multi gym typically needs around 1.5 to 2 metres in each direction once you account for the moving arms, and the cage-style SPORTNOW needs 250 by 183cm. Measure your space, including clearance around the machine, before you order. Most are best suited to a garage, spare room or a dedicated corner rather than a shared living space.
How we chose these machines
Every machine here is scored on FitRank, our editorial rating out of 5 that weighs performance, build, value and features against each machine’s price and rivals. We do not rank by commission, and the order follows the scores. Our assessments draw on published specifications, weight stacks, station counts, build details, pricing and independent owner feedback rather than a single showroom session, and we would rather be honest about a machine’s limits than oversell it.
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Narrow it down by need. For small spaces see the best compact multi gyms for small spaces, the best cheap multi gyms if budget is tight, or the best 100kg multi gyms for serious strength. New to training on one? See our multi gym exercises and workout guide.
Chris writes the home fitness reviews across our sites, including our sister site HomeTreadmill.co.uk. He compares every machine against its rivals on UK pricing and specs, and scores each one with FitRank.
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