The adidas Performance is the best 100kg multi gym, a heavy, solid machine that puts the full 100kg stack to work across three load points, so you can target every major muscle group without swapping mechanisms. The station list is long, bench press, butterfly, pec dec, chest press, lat pulldown, low row, arm curl, leg extension, back leg curl and preacher curl, and it ships with handle, ankle, z-bar and short-bar attachments.

At 176kg it is one of the most planted machines you can buy at home, which matters when you are pressing near the top of a 100kg stack, and the powder-coated steel and dense foam feel a class above budget rivals. A two-year warranty and a ‘Scan to Train’ video library round it out. Down from £1,000 to £699, it is the one to beat.

Best for Anyone who wants the most solid, complete 100kg machine and a trusted brand behind it.

Watch-out It is big and very heavy, so plan the space and the assembly. Maximum user weight is 125kg.

The York Perform matches the adidas on stack size for less against its rivals, and brings York’s pedigree with it. A 4.7-star rating across 42 reviews backs a machine built on sealed bearings for a smooth, snag-free pull, with separate press and pec arms so you move between chest press and pec deck without changing anything or leaving the seat. Stations cover chest press, pec deck, leg extension, arm curl, low row and lat pulldown.

The translucent stack shroud and Y-frame add safety and stability, and there is a two-year warranty. At £699, down from £799, it is the value route to a full 100kg from an established British brand.

Best for Buyers who want a full 100kg stack and smooth, seated station changes for less outlay.

Watch-out Assembly runs to several hours, and taller users note the narrow footprint can affect stability.

The Strongway is the budget way to a 100kg stack, sold in a 100kg version alongside the cheaper 72kg model. 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, and it holds a 4.5-star Amazon rating.

Owners are candid that the build is a challenge and takes time, and it is a large machine at 186 by 108cm. But if you want the full 100kg for the lowest outlay and do not mind a long assembly, the 100kg version delivers the resistance.

Best for Strength trainers who want a 100kg stack at the lowest price and will tolerate a tough build.

Watch-out A long, fiddly assembly by owner accounts, and Amazon-based support rather than a specialist retailer’s.

The DKN Studio 7400 is the best compact multi gym, and the clue is in the name. DKN, an established fitness brand, has fitted a genuine 80kg stack and a full station set, dual-action chest press and pec deck, high and low pulleys, a preacher pad, butterfly press and leg curl, into a footprint of just 165 by 105cm. Nothing else here gives you that much resistance in that little space.

It ships at a manageable 64kg, takes users up to 120kg, and carries a two-year warranty with EU spare-part cover. At £499 it is the compact machine to beat.

Best for Smaller rooms that refuse to compromise on stack size or station count.

Watch-out Sold through Amazon, so support runs through Amazon rather than a specialist retailer.

The York Aspire 420 has the smallest footprint here at 134 by 109cm, and it pairs that with the reassurance of the York name. Four stations, chest press, chest fly, lat pulldown and leg extension, run on ball-bearing pulleys with TPU-coated cables, and there is a padded leg developer for lower-body work.

The 45kg stack marks it as a machine for toning and maintenance rather than heavy lifting, and the warranty is one year, but at £299 for a genuinely compact, trusted-brand machine, it is the easiest recommendation for a tight space and a tight budget.

Best for The tightest spaces and budgets that still want a trusted brand.

Watch-out A 45kg stack and four stations limit progression, and the warranty is one year rather than two.

The Strongway Dual Pulley squeezes a 72kg stack and a dual pulley system into a compact 165 by 105cm frame, making it the pick if you want more resistance than the 45kg budget machines without giving up much floor space. Stations cover a dual-action chest press and pec deck, high and low pulleys, an adjustable preacher pad, a butterfly press and a leg curl.

It holds a 4.5-star Amazon rating, though owners note assembly takes around four hours. For 72kg of resistance in a corner-friendly footprint at £469.95, it earns its place.

Best for Compact spaces that want a bigger 72kg stack than the budget machines offer.

Watch-out A long assembly of around four hours, and Amazon-based support rather than a specialist retailer’s.

The SPORTNOW Weights Machine fits a high pulley, a pec fly and, unusually for a compact machine, a leg press into a 160 by 108cm footprint. A thickened steel frame and a solid steel weight-stack cover keep it stable and safe, and non-slip grips and foot pads add security during harder efforts.

The 45kg stack suits all-round fitness rather than heavy strength work, and it takes users up to 120kg. At around £300 it is a versatile, space-conscious option, especially for anyone who wants lower-body pressing in a small machine.

Best for Small spaces that specifically want a leg press as well as cable stations.

Watch-out A 45kg stack limits stronger users, and support runs through SPORTNOW direct rather than a specialist fitness retailer.

The Homcom A91-134BK is the cheapest way into a compact multi gym, with a 150 by 110cm footprint and a dual-function press arm that lets you do chest presses and independent fly exercises without changing stations. A four-roller leg developer handles leg extensions, and a steel-mesh guard covers the 45kg stack.

It is a budget machine built to a price, arriving in four boxes for self-assembly, but for a compact, full-body station at £269.99 it does the fundamentals, and takes users up to 120kg.

Best for The lowest possible spend on a compact, full-body home station.

Watch-out A basic budget build and a 45kg stack, with direct-brand support and a multi-box self-assembly.

The DKN Studio 7400 is the best cheap multi gym because it brings an established fitness brand and a genuine 80kg stack in at £499, which is remarkable value. A dual-action chest station, high and low pulleys, a preacher pad, butterfly press and leg curl give you a full station set, and it folds into a compact 165 by 105cm footprint.

A two-year warranty with EU spare-part cover puts it ahead of the anonymous budget field on support, and at 64kg it is manageable to handle. If your budget stretches to £499, this is the one to buy.

Best for The best all-round machine you can get for under £500.

Watch-out Sold through Amazon, so support runs through Amazon rather than a specialist retailer.

The York Aspire 420 is the value pick, and getting genuine York build quality at £299 is the draw. Four stations, chest press, chest fly, lat pulldown and leg extension, run on ball-bearing pulleys with TPU-coated cables, in a compact 134 by 109cm frame with a padded leg developer.

The 45kg stack and one-year warranty mark it as a starter machine, but for a trusted brand at this price, with a genuinely smooth action, it is the sensible cheap buy for most first-timers.

Best for First-time buyers who want a trusted brand without overspending.

Watch-out A 45kg stack limits progression, and the warranty is one year rather than two.

The Strongway Dual Pulley is the way to the most resistance for under £500, with a 72kg stack and a dual pulley system in a compact frame. Stations cover a dual-action chest press and pec deck, high and low pulleys, a preacher pad, butterfly press and leg curl, and it holds a 4.5-star Amazon rating.

The catch, owners agree, is a four-hour-plus assembly. But if you want maximum weight for minimum outlay and will put the time into the build, £469.95 for 72kg is strong value.

Best for Budget buyers who want the biggest stack they can get under £500.

Watch-out A long assembly of around four hours, and Amazon-based support rather than a specialist retailer’s.

The SPORTNOW Workout Station is the most versatile cheap option, pairing a 65kg weight stack with a sit-up bench, a push-up stand and a dip station, so it doubles as a bodyweight-training hub as well as a cable machine. That mix makes it a good all-rounder for varied home workouts.

It is a budget-brand machine sold direct by SPORTNOW, so temper expectations on finish and support, but for £421.99 the combination of a 65kg stack and bodyweight stations is hard to match on price.

Best for Varied workouts that mix cable stations with bodyweight training.

Watch-out A budget-brand build and direct-brand support, and a larger footprint than the simplest machines.

The SPORTNOW Weights Machine brings a leg press to the budget end, alongside a high pulley and a pec fly, on a thickened steel frame with a solid stack cover. That leg-press station is genuinely useful and rare at this price.

The 45kg stack suits all-round fitness rather than heavy lifting, and it takes users up to 120kg. At around £300 it is a versatile cheap machine for anyone who wants lower-body pressing without stepping up in price.

Best for Cheap full-body training that includes a proper leg press.

Watch-out A 45kg stack limits stronger users, and support runs through SPORTNOW direct rather than a specialist fitness retailer.

The Homcom A91-134BK is the cheapest multi gym we would recommend, with a dual-function press arm for chest presses and independent flys, a four-roller leg developer and a steel-mesh-guarded 45kg stack, in a compact 150 by 110cm footprint.

It is unmistakably a budget machine, arriving in four boxes for self-assembly, but at £269.99 it covers the full-body basics from a known homeware brand, and takes users up to 120kg. Below this price you are into unbranded machines we would avoid.

Best for The lowest sensible spend on a full-body home multi gym.

Watch-out A basic budget build and a 45kg stack, with direct-brand support and a multi-box self-assembly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.