70s and 80s were exceptionally wild for scam "fitness gear". I remember still seeing ads on tv into mid 90s for absolutely useless crap. The most memorable one for me will always be Shake Weights!
You may not want to workout at home and not have a calisthenics park nearby but there's always trees or some beams where you can throw the rope and loop
I have installed a wooden beam inside from wall to wall. Approximately 2m long and cost around 20-25€. I find it very versatile to have such a beam at home. I can hang many different training equipment there and could also screw other things there :) And do pull ups
Stiff yoga blocks? I personally use them as replacement for low parallettes, push up handles, and allows me to adjust range of motion for various push and leg exercises. I would call them the most versatile piece of equipment right after gymnastic rings. My travel solution is single cargo strap with a handle at one end and a knot at the other. Throw the knotted end over a closed door and one armed bodyweight rows are possible anywhere, with a wide range of difficulties depending on the knot position.
I agree with everything, except, kettlebells, for some time I had nothing except a 16Kg KB, and I can assure you with the right level of skill it's a gym in one piece of equipment.
Have to agree, I myself have 2x20kg , 28kg , 32kg , 36kg kettlebells and despite only beginning to use them about 2yeas ago i noticed a lot of positive changes since i added them to my predominantly dumbell&barbell centric routine: 1)Goblet chair squats using kettlebells are not only great to warm up with but also to finish off with; they have helped me eliminate nagging&reoccurring hip&ankle issues i kept having in the past i'm guessing its because of improving flexibility & allowing for a more complete range of motion 2)The heavy hardstyle swings have become a very nice&quick way for me to get some cardio&stretching done during my off days(wrists, low back, and biceps seem to respond especially well to them as it helps out a lot to alleviate soreness and reduce recovery time) the 32kg is my go to for this while the 36kg only gets used if i'm well fed&rested¬ too sore 3)The over head press seems to have helped me out of some incoming shoulders issues ?!(had some popping&minor discomfort in the past don't know what that was about but nothing good for sure and i'm glad i'm no longer experiencing them) 4)Dragon flags for the abs are one of the best exercises you can do and using a very heavy kettlebell's handle to brace&anchor your hands into makes for a very nice&comfortable way to perform them for extended amounts of time 5)While most don't associate lats exercise with kettlebells they do contribute a fair bit indirectly via heavy hardstyle swings(wide grip on a 14cm handle will make you feel it a fair bit) while stabilizing the bell for extended amounts of time while goblet squating is also involving them a fair bit... sure for direct lats specific exercises dumbells are preferable(easier to hold a grip on thinner handles) but kettlebells are still serviceable... If i were ever asked to only pick 4 things to ever workout with for the rest of my life then these would be: 1)a bench can&will do alot for you when paired up with the rest of the things listed down the list 2)a pair of adjustable dumbells for all the bog standard bodybuilding exercises known to man 3)a pair of bars for dips(medium height ones can also service lats(go under and pull your chest toward the bar) and chest(push ups with legs up on bench for added range of motion&increased difficulty) 4)A few kettlebells, if forced to go for a minimalist approach id go for a heavy one(swings,goblet squats,overhead press,dragon flags) and smaller one suited for one handed work and rotational swings) Nothing more then these things i listed above are ever needed to build&maintain a healthy(and fairly impressive physique(even based on my own results(not exactly impeccable diet or workout schedule)) until&into old age... Its a bit of an investment for sure but its great value in the long run as you really can put a price on your health&well being nor often times spare the time&cash to travel&pay for gym access only to find yourself filmed/gawked at/rushed/disturbed
It was my main disagreement as well , before even checking the comments - to uses mentioned here by grrf1 - add in rdl , rows , farmer carries 1 handed for lats /core or two handed for general body workout and grip ( i always do hangs after any compaction exercise eg farmer carry , raised calf machine ) . I think a light KB or light dumbbells is an S tier for those who really need some exercise - ie they can use wave them around while standing and watching TV at whatever age , for them maybe some squats , press-ups of a kitchen bench, some reverse hypers over that bench for the back and some hangs if they have a kids park nea by +walk/bike/hike/swim . 20 squats a day is great , doesn't matter if they don't have flexibility and strength for a pistol squat . 30 second hang is great, does not matter if they can do a muscle up , they never could ( so obviously never needed it to have a live at 30 years old , let alone 70 ) , many of us here are pushing ourselves harder than that, but as a 60 year old no desire to train for a full planche , you seen my quads :) or a handstand press up , however wouldn't mind improving my flexibility to do a pistol squat . At 87 Kg is going to take awhile to become a gibbon, no matter how many pullups i can do ( just started added 25 kg to my pullups , may add more for hangs )
I want writte the same. Only with rings, a bar and my kettlebel hahave a gread fisic. My bands are usefull to and, maybe the pararels, but for a leson, y can do dips
You can also train the core with a kettlebell along side all the mentioned things before. Remember, the main function of ABS is to resist movement and to stabilise the body so farmer and specially suit case carries with kettle bells are perfect for that
i wish I saw this video before wasting money on a few useless implements ^^ My most used implements are: 1: Kettelbells 2: Rings 3: Swiss ball 4: Rubberbands 5: Jumprope All the rest is mostly gathering dust in a corner of my homegym.
I'll start callisthenics next month. Bought a pullup bar and rings. Will get resistence bands from a friend who is physio therapist and I'll be set for a minimum of one year with 3x 60 minutes a week - With the cost of only 110€. Maybe I'll build parallets later - Very easy and cheap to make tho.
Another thing to consider is the amount of time required to switch between exercises. Suspension straps/handle, quick-adjust dumbells, pushup handles (which can be used for dips with two chairs, or leg curls when feet are on a couch), ankle weights (fastest way to add/subtract weight by draping over a barbell or your body). Also, green Rogue bands allow you to attach barbells or dumbells to your shoes. It takes maybe five seconds per foot to put on if you're quick and one second to remove.
I just want to say that your channel has been incredibly helpful for me. I have almost achieved my first real pull up (around 90% there) with no partial movement, no kipping, etc and your videos and progressions you showed were very helpful. Thank you so much! Edit: I loved this tier list style video haha. It was really fun to watch! Edit 2: Lets go just got my first pull up in! Edit 3: 5 pull ups guys
They're just expensive/impractical to own on your own. Being able to choose between 2-50 kg dumbbells in the gym is great, but not so impractical at home or when travelling.
6:32 A point about the dynamic grips - they can be used, in conjunction with a simple but sturdy rope, to jury-rig multiple individual weights/dumbbells together into a single usable 'dumbbell'. This represents a much cheaper option, if less well-balanced, to buying adjustable dumbbells if you already have standard dumbbells in your home gym that you've outgrown. To some extent this is possible with just a rope, but I've tried it and it will damage your hands if you're not using a hammer grip (even then, it's uncomfortable). As such, I'd personally put dynamic grips in B tier, since they open up new weight progressions if used creatively.
Medicine ball is very underrated. It can be used for many exercises for endurance, explosive power (throwing) and also for strength. You can do weighted pullups/dips with that while holding it between knees or even weighted leg raises. Definitely worth B
9:55 - my gym coaches think I'm nuts for using KB's like this... they're always telling me "its easier" if I hold it facing down. I'm always responding, "I know.. that's why I do it this way".
I switched 6 months ago from regular gym to resistance / tube bands and bodyweight only due to my limited time. And i must say, i was very sceptical about em at the start but boy'o'boy i was wrong. They're awesome. I'm able to do my full workout under 40/50 minutes and i can do every excersise possible with them without setting anything up. And even on vacation i can still workout while being on the beach. It is just no brainer for me and i agree 100% with them being S tier
Rucking is pretty useless unless u train to carry backpack. That's why it's not used nor in weightlifting, nor in running. Useless compared to specific targeted trainings ofc.
I agree with the list, mostly. I think workout equipment should be ranked accordingly to the interaction with other equipment in a rutine with specific goals in mind. For example for an overall strength and conditioning suite you can either go: - Pull-up bar, suspension trainer, bands, KBs, or - Olympic bar with a set of bumpers, squat-rack, bench, or - Adjustable dumbells, plyo box, suspension trainer, etc And then elements such as cost, space and workout enjoyment would be the decisive factor.
I disagree on the weight vest, your points are totally valid, BUT, you missed a good component, it can be easily used as a rucking tool throughout the day, hit your 10k steps with a 20-30 LB vest and you'll see/feel the difference on how your body speeds up the calorie burning, a plate carrier can be way more comfortable using and you can always buy a dedicated rucking bag if you're really serious about carrying weights wile walking. The same principle can be applied to ankle/wrist weights, I personally used it to increased body weight while walking.
1. Pull up bar 2. Rings 3. Adjustable dumbbells This way you can attach the rings to the pullup bar and use the dumbbell plates for weighted dips or chin ups
Kettlebell is more versatile than dumbbell imo. It can do all the same excersizes and add the ballistic element as well. Cant do swings well with a dumbbell. Resistance bands are awesome imo. I agree with that one.
I use an Apex adjustable kettlebell. It uses the 1" standard plates that are used with spinlock dumbbell handles. It's cast iron, and the horns, handle, window, etc are proportioned like a high quality competition kettlebell. It adjusts from 20 to 50 pounds (I load it to 53 pounds, 24kg). I'd steer away from the converters that use the dumbbell handle with the ends sticking out. Those could be hazardous on some great exercises.
Personally i got 2 dumbbells, 1 barbell and a stationary bike and never had to go to the gym again and got in the best shape of my life. Had to buy some more plates later on but that's about it. I had a pullup bar too but due to tendonitis i barely use it other than some dead hangs.
One inexpensive solution to combine ring and suspension trainers it to get a set of handles with rotating grips like GoFit's Pro Power Handles or other manufacturers. Now you can use your ring straps like a suspension trainer with handles that rotate to avoid false grips when needed
I think kettlebell is a minimum A-tier. You don't need a lot of space. The explosive nature of the workout provides a "What the hell" effect when you are getting better at something you were not training. Kettlebell swings are considered by many as one of the best exercises, and so on.
Great ranking and demonstration. I'd put resistance bands in a lower tier though, because they have a less favorable force curve. The more you stretch them, the more force it exerts. So they offer most resistance when the muscle is contracted, while it's hard to get tension on the muscle when it's stretched. Could add a cable pulley. There are some simple ones that you can load with regular dumbbell discs.
In my opinion the jumprope should at least be in A tier. None of the other items offers that kind of training. Almost every workout would benefit from rope skipping. Personally I would put it into the top 3 items.
Plus, they take up WAY less space than something like a balance ball (where the heck do you store something like that in a small apartment already filled with roommates and other useless crap?), and they can be used while siting on the couch binging on Netflix.
The Ab roller and the Jump Rope are must haves even if they are c tier, the excercises are just too good and they are cheap. 💪 The Mat is also a mus have.
Ab rollers are straight up useless. The function of the ABS isnt to move weight but to resist movement. Simply do suit case carries or planks for much better results
@@ProtectFreedomOfSpeech Doing ab Roller is like Holding a hard plank in movement and you use a bunch of muscles for the movement, much better than standing still.
If there's no real difference between having an exercise tool and not having it, then the tool is certainly not a "must have". Ab rollers are good but not necessary for a good core workout. Jump ropes are even worse: lots of people don't even have the right flooring or ceiling height to use them.
I kept the Long Bar, the Rings and resistance Bands in my small apartment. The bar can be loaded with water bottles packs, the rings and bands are almost invisible when stored. Rings remain fun to use even for noobs like me. It is such an elegant and no BS piece of equipment. Dumbbells with adjustable weights were too much to store around for similar application than the bar in my routines.
I’m moving into a new apartment and think I might get a couple of dumbbells, high parallettes and resistance bands to start. They seem very versatile, complementary and low footprint.
12:54 this is actually really good for volleyball players. It is used to increase shoulder/torso mobility, crucial for spiking, since you can make a better and more elastic whip of your arm.
If I had limited space, I could get by with just these: Pair of adjustable kettlebells 12kg-32kg Gymnastic rings Gym ring hanger or pull up bar to hang rings Parallettes 6x4 gym mat
Good video. only minor critique is the slightly misleading title since it's more of a calisthenics equipment tier list. A strength sport or even general workout equipment tier list would not have rings above the barbell even with the lower price and better portability. But I get it, this is a calisthenics channel.
I winced every time you demonstrated anything with a resistance band. Don’t get me wrong, I love resistance bands, but I will never allow them to stretch while directly in contact with my skin. One of the worst feeling ever! Other than that, very helpful and honest video.
Something to add in the next video: Adjustable Dumbbells, Weight lifting straps (there are 2 versions. One with a long, strap, and one with a thicker leather "pad"), weight lifting hook grips. They are great to remove your wrists as a limiting factor to exercises, and to protect the skin at the same time.
Move up kettlebell, medecine ball (with knowledge to use them) and jump rope. Together with rings and optional weight vest, this set is very minimalist and huge at the same time.
My problem with resistance bands is that they break too often, usually after 6-12 months of intense usage. I replaced them with springs chest expander (yes you heard that right), I deloaded 1 side and attached it to some paracords, and it is rock solid. It is less versatile than bands (but still, you can perform various exercises from them like "cable" flies, 1-arm lat pull-downs, triceps push-downs etc.), but are much more durable, and the the resistance it provides is adjustable so it is better bang for your bucks than bands.
I do rope climb, upper body only (no legs) and rope pull ups. Forearm extensor training is a MUST. You don't need equipment to really train them, you already have what is needed....your body weight. I do back of hands on floor in an upper push up position to train extensors. Have progressed to just using one hand like that and can lean into like planche. I also like wearing wrist wraps...for a fashion statement and to keep wrist WARM....not really for support. I get the Kung Fu wrist wraps that comes in different patterns and styles. They don't loop around the thumb. I also use ankle weights to train front lever. I do inverted deadlifts with ...currently 38lbs on my legs (19lbs per leg), I think it has helped a lot. Getting pretty solid at full front lever and feeling stronger there every time I increase in weight on ankles/legs. I will only be able to go up to 21lbs per leg, but it's already gotten me full front lever before the weight I am at now.
my top picks before watching: rings a floor/ fitness mat simple training station/ rack for pullups and dips and a place for rings and stuff (edit: 1:01 not included...:( dumbells in different weights/ adjustable barefootshoes some bands kettlebell the motivation to use all that stuff
Mostly Agreed. Parallets are no so handy, I’d put in A, with than smartbells and a bench. Then you can add bar and weight. All together it is a next step to S ranked ring + band + rotative handles and Pullup bar.
I have a set of rings which are fairly inexpensive. I added some rotating handles like you find on suspension trainers and now you have the best of both worlds. The handles of course attach to the straps and not the rings so you can have them both attached at the same time if you want. Game changer.
I would say you have to make two separate lists for the two cases: 1. I have bars¶lete playground nearby. 2. I train completely at home This would change the placement of the items. For example, in my case it is 1. So I usually only bring my elastic band and my wrist bands. Everything else is there.
Rings vs suspension trainer - rings is more universal but suspension trainer is more comfortable and effective for exercises like biceps curls due of rolling grips. so I'm using ring's straps with rings as well as with grips from suspension trainer. such grips are cheap and can be found in any gym shop. this combination is perfect - best features from both with simple swap - independent adjustment each strap from rings and rolling grips from suspension trainer
While I don't completely agree with all of your rankings, none of them evoked a reaction in me comparable to Eric Bugenhagen reacting to Jeff Nippard's tier lists 😆
I have a loadable wooden club that I've used as light as 1.2 and as heavy as 30 pounds. Great implement. Have a similar mace too. They're both excellent.
You should look up the Kensui Ez-Vest.. has the design of a vest but the advantages of a weight belt with up to 300 pounds of loading. And Fat grips are also good for sparing your wrists on dip bars that are too narrow, especially if you are dealing with wrist pain already. And you can easily attach grips to normal resistance bands, making tube bands more irrelevant.
I agree with the ranking, though I’d put KB’s in tier A - they are more versatile and cheaper than barbells. To get all the benefits of BB go to gym, then they become S tier.
I'm aware this is like 2 months old and whatnot. I'm living a pretty broke life atm. I got like buckets of varying sizes from work I've filled with sand ranging from like 10-50 pounds (.5-5gallon buckets) and milk jugs. Where would that rank?
I think medium height parallettes could be bumped up to A-tier. They increase handstand push up progressions substantially, and make decline push ups much more natural since you don’t have to archer your back to avoid bashing your head on the ground! Also good for incline push-ups with added stretch at the bottom.
4:06 I have same type of Doorway Pull Bar but I can bet on the fact that she didn’t even set that up in a right way That wasn’t even stable at the first place As that door frame was about 75-85cm wide we have to set that up atleast +1 to 1.5 cm wider than that although that didn’t damage your doorframe neither the bar is affected but the grip will become stronger when compared to normal as I do most of the exercises with the help of that only
I would put a mat on S tier, but I do more stretching than anything else. I would also rate jump ropes higher because they are more fun. I appreciate this list because I don't have most of that equipment and it's good to know which ones are worth buying.
Also, any exercise equipment that is inexpensive and takes up virtually no storage space, should automatically jump up a couple of rankings, unless it is useless. A uni-tasker which is fun and easy to use, is small and cheap, and is good at what it does, is S-tier. I can jump rope just about anywhere, without needing a tree, a beam, a wall, a doorway, or a pull-up bar, or setting anything up first. Likewise, hand strength trainers will fit in a small drawer or bin, and can be used while re-watching Game of Thrones , The Wire, or Battlestar Galactica.
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Same as your choice ^^
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Can you please link to the Ring Stream & Sling Trainer?
Blue shorts - Must Have
Fr SS tier
hair's optional tho
Blue shorts are great for callisthenics, strength and endurance. Red shorts are better for one rep max
@@IHopeToGoViralNah, rather SSS+ 😂
I got mine already
1. Adjustable Dumbbells
2. Pull-up Bar
3. Blue Shorts
1. rings
2. rings
3. blue shorts
Dumb bells, pull up bar, the new one. rings, foam rollers, kettlebells.
The best equipment is what doesn't harm you but motivates you to use it often
your Comment is one of the best
😉
70s and 80s were exceptionally wild for scam "fitness gear". I remember still seeing ads on tv into mid 90s for absolutely useless crap. The most memorable one for me will always be Shake Weights!
Shake weight is S-Tier - especially when it's a beautiful woman in aerobics gear demonstrating its use.
Surely you don’t count the Bull Bar in that group? It was the tool that “defined” the 80s!
real.
abtronic system was the S tier of bullshit for me
There used to be ads for a mini trampoline which did most of the workout for you.
The downside to rings is what the hell do you hang them from?
Pull up bar😊
You may not want to workout at home and not have a calisthenics park nearby but there's always trees or some beams where you can throw the rope and loop
Tree branch or monkey bars in parks. I use tree branch. Better to train outside too.
tree branch, stairs (only some kinds), pull up bar, any bar, collar beams, outdoor gyms. you just have to get creative tbh
I have installed a wooden beam inside from wall to wall. Approximately 2m long and cost around 20-25€. I find it very versatile to have such a beam at home. I can hang many different training equipment there and could also screw other things there :)
And do pull ups
4:06 that was brutal 😶🫡
Why did she have that table underneath her? 🤔
Fatality!
@@owen-trombone I believe that table saved her spine
Still wanting one...? ^_•
she took it like a champ
Stiff yoga blocks? I personally use them as replacement for low parallettes, push up handles, and allows me to adjust range of motion for various push and leg exercises. I would call them the most versatile piece of equipment right after gymnastic rings.
My travel solution is single cargo strap with a handle at one end and a knot at the other. Throw the knotted end over a closed door and one armed bodyweight rows are possible anywhere, with a wide range of difficulties depending on the knot position.
Very nice ones.
I use the blocks as well. the other seems like a relatively easy diy 👏
Abusing doors will not make you a very popular guest.
I agree with everything, except, kettlebells, for some time I had nothing except a 16Kg KB, and I can assure you with the right level of skill it's a gym in one piece of equipment.
Have to agree, I myself have 2x20kg , 28kg , 32kg , 36kg kettlebells and despite only beginning to use them about 2yeas ago i noticed a lot of positive changes since i added them to my predominantly dumbell&barbell centric routine:
1)Goblet chair squats using kettlebells are not only great to warm up with but also to finish off with; they have helped me eliminate nagging&reoccurring hip&ankle issues i kept having in the past i'm guessing its because of improving flexibility & allowing for a more complete range of motion
2)The heavy hardstyle swings have become a very nice&quick way for me to get some cardio&stretching done during my off days(wrists, low back, and biceps seem to respond especially well to them as it helps out a lot to alleviate soreness and reduce recovery time) the 32kg is my go to for this while the 36kg only gets used if i'm well fed&rested¬ too sore
3)The over head press seems to have helped me out of some incoming shoulders issues ?!(had some popping&minor discomfort in the past don't know what that was about but nothing good for sure and i'm glad i'm no longer experiencing them)
4)Dragon flags for the abs are one of the best exercises you can do and using a very heavy kettlebell's handle to brace&anchor your hands into makes for a very nice&comfortable way to perform them for extended amounts of time
5)While most don't associate lats exercise with kettlebells they do contribute a fair bit indirectly via heavy hardstyle swings(wide grip on a 14cm handle will make you feel it a fair bit) while stabilizing the bell for extended amounts of time while goblet squating is also involving them a fair bit... sure for direct lats specific exercises dumbells are preferable(easier to hold a grip on thinner handles) but kettlebells are still serviceable...
If i were ever asked to only pick 4 things to ever workout with for the rest of my life then these would be:
1)a bench can&will do alot for you when paired up with the rest of the things listed down the list
2)a pair of adjustable dumbells for all the bog standard bodybuilding exercises known to man
3)a pair of bars for dips(medium height ones can also service lats(go under and pull your chest toward the bar) and chest(push ups with legs up on bench for added range of motion&increased difficulty)
4)A few kettlebells, if forced to go for a minimalist approach id go for a heavy one(swings,goblet squats,overhead press,dragon flags) and smaller one suited for one handed work and rotational swings)
Nothing more then these things i listed above are ever needed to build&maintain a healthy(and fairly impressive physique(even based on my own results(not exactly impeccable diet or workout schedule)) until&into old age... Its a bit of an investment for sure but its great value in the long run as you really can put a price on your health&well being nor often times spare the time&cash to travel&pay for gym access only to find yourself filmed/gawked at/rushed/disturbed
It was my main disagreement as well , before even checking the comments - to uses mentioned here by grrf1 - add in rdl , rows , farmer carries 1 handed for lats /core or two handed for general body workout and grip ( i always do hangs after any compaction exercise eg farmer carry , raised calf machine ) . I think a light KB or light dumbbells is an S tier for those who really need some exercise - ie they can use wave them around while standing and watching TV at whatever age , for them maybe some squats , press-ups of a kitchen bench, some reverse hypers over that bench for the back and some hangs if they have a kids park nea by +walk/bike/hike/swim . 20 squats a day is great , doesn't matter if they don't have flexibility and strength for a pistol squat . 30 second hang is great, does not matter if they can do a muscle up , they never could ( so obviously never needed it to have a live at 30 years old , let alone 70 ) , many of us here are pushing ourselves harder than that, but as a 60 year old no desire to train for a full planche , you seen my quads :) or a handstand press up , however wouldn't mind improving my flexibility to do a pistol squat . At 87 Kg is going to take awhile to become a gibbon, no matter how many pullups i can do ( just started added 25 kg to my pullups , may add more for hangs )
I want writte the same. Only with rings, a bar and my kettlebel hahave a gread fisic. My bands are usefull to and, maybe the pararels, but for a leson, y can do dips
And loop bands should be higher too.
You can also train the core with a kettlebell along side all the mentioned things before. Remember, the main function of ABS is to resist movement and to stabilise the body so farmer and specially suit case carries with kettle bells are perfect for that
i wish I saw this video before wasting money on a few useless implements ^^
My most used implements are:
1: Kettelbells
2: Rings
3: Swiss ball
4: Rubberbands
5: Jumprope
All the rest is mostly gathering dust in a corner of my homegym.
I'll start callisthenics next month.
Bought a pullup bar and rings.
Will get resistence bands from a friend who is physio therapist and I'll be set for a minimum of one year with 3x 60 minutes a week - With the cost of only 110€.
Maybe I'll build parallets later - Very easy and cheap to make tho.
80s workout soundtrack. S tier
Another thing to consider is the amount of time required to switch between exercises. Suspension straps/handle, quick-adjust dumbells, pushup handles (which can be used for dips with two chairs, or leg curls when feet are on a couch), ankle weights (fastest way to add/subtract weight by draping over a barbell or your body).
Also, green Rogue bands allow you to attach barbells or dumbells to your shoes. It takes maybe five seconds per foot to put on if you're quick and one second to remove.
I just want to say that your channel has been incredibly helpful for me. I have almost achieved my first real pull up (around 90% there) with no partial movement, no kipping, etc and your videos and progressions you showed were very helpful. Thank you so much!
Edit:
I loved this tier list style video haha. It was really fun to watch!
Edit 2:
Lets go just got my first pull up in!
Edit 3:
5 pull ups guys
Congrats! Can you recommend any good videos on getting started with pull ups?
I would 100% put dumbbells in S tier.
Not doing so pretty much made the list invalid IMHO.
In 2024 we should already have smartbells.
@@bdcddd they're only a tier because they're pricy
They're just expensive/impractical to own on your own. Being able to choose between 2-50 kg dumbbells in the gym is great, but not so impractical at home or when travelling.
@@navnnavn1226A set of adjustable dumbbells doesn't take up much space.
6:32 A point about the dynamic grips - they can be used, in conjunction with a simple but sturdy rope, to jury-rig multiple individual weights/dumbbells together into a single usable 'dumbbell'. This represents a much cheaper option, if less well-balanced, to buying adjustable dumbbells if you already have standard dumbbells in your home gym that you've outgrown.
To some extent this is possible with just a rope, but I've tried it and it will damage your hands if you're not using a hammer grip (even then, it's uncomfortable).
As such, I'd personally put dynamic grips in B tier, since they open up new weight progressions if used creatively.
these are just more than enough
1. pull up bar
2. dip bar
3. rings
4. paralletes
ya forgot the blue shorts...
5. yoga ball
Bands and kettlebell
@@Kuryux paralletes are low
Meanwhile dip bars are relatively much higher and both have different uses
You don't train your legs?
A pull up bar, a dips station, a pair of rings and some resistance bands are all you need
Honestly, only pull up bar and rings is all you need
Medicine ball is very underrated. It can be used for many exercises for endurance, explosive power (throwing) and also for strength. You can do weighted pullups/dips with that while holding it between knees or even weighted leg raises. Definitely worth B
9:55 - my gym coaches think I'm nuts for using KB's like this... they're always telling me "its easier" if I hold it facing down. I'm always responding, "I know.. that's why I do it this way".
That's such a baller response haha
I switched 6 months ago from regular gym to resistance / tube bands and bodyweight only due to my limited time. And i must say, i was very sceptical about em at the start but boy'o'boy i was wrong. They're awesome. I'm able to do my full workout under 40/50 minutes and i can do every excersise possible with them without setting anything up. And even on vacation i can still workout while being on the beach. It is just no brainer for me and i agree 100% with them being S tier
4:46 Watch his happy face just after he says "into S Tier". Now that is the look of someone who loves the rings
spotted that too🥹
Very nice tier list, very informative. Gj
For me, all I really need is:
Pullup bar
Rings
Elastics
I love to jump rope and also use a cheap sandbag (20kg) for squats, lunges and shoulder press.
I'd put weight vest higher.
Rucking is underrated
Can’t you just use a backpack with weights for the same effect?
@of5458 absolutely you can. But a weight vest is generally made to spread the weight evenly on your back and front. Sides too sometimes.
Rucking is pretty useless unless u train to carry backpack. That's why it's not used nor in weightlifting, nor in running. Useless compared to specific targeted trainings ofc.
This one is going to be massively popular.
I agree with the list, mostly. I think workout equipment should be ranked accordingly to the interaction with other equipment in a rutine with specific goals in mind.
For example for an overall strength and conditioning suite you can either go:
- Pull-up bar, suspension trainer, bands, KBs, or
- Olympic bar with a set of bumpers, squat-rack, bench, or
- Adjustable dumbells, plyo box, suspension trainer, etc
And then elements such as cost, space and workout enjoyment would be the decisive factor.
I disagree on the weight vest, your points are totally valid, BUT, you missed a good component, it can be easily used as a rucking tool throughout the day, hit your 10k steps with a 20-30 LB vest and you'll see/feel the difference on how your body speeds up the calorie burning, a plate carrier can be way more comfortable using and you can always buy a dedicated rucking bag if you're really serious about carrying weights wile walking. The same principle can be applied to ankle/wrist weights, I personally used it to increased body weight while walking.
1. Pull up bar
2. Rings
3. Adjustable dumbbells
This way you can attach the rings to the pullup bar and use the dumbbell plates for weighted dips or chin ups
Kettlebell is more versatile than dumbbell imo. It can do all the same excersizes and add the ballistic element as well. Cant do swings well with a dumbbell. Resistance bands are awesome imo. I agree with that one.
There are kettlebell conversion kits for adjustable dumbells, so you can make adjustable weight kettlebell from dumbell weight.
@@rigorm42 i know, they just dont feel right.
I use an Apex adjustable kettlebell. It uses the 1" standard plates that are used with spinlock dumbbell handles. It's cast iron, and the horns, handle, window, etc are proportioned like a high quality competition kettlebell. It adjusts from 20 to 50 pounds (I load it to 53 pounds, 24kg). I'd steer away from the converters that use the dumbbell handle with the ends sticking out. Those could be hazardous on some great exercises.
It's crazy he rated it so low.
Only downside is that it lacks steps. U need quite a lot of those. Though true for most of the dumbells as well.
I've worked a lot with rings and tube bands with handles. Best purchases ever.
Personally i got 2 dumbbells, 1 barbell and a stationary bike and never had to go to the gym again and got in the best shape of my life. Had to buy some more plates later on but that's about it. I had a pullup bar too but due to tendonitis i barely use it other than some dead hangs.
Me Who Just Uses Minimal House Tools For Workout With Dumbbells 😂
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One inexpensive solution to combine ring and suspension trainers it to get a set of handles with rotating grips like GoFit's Pro Power Handles or other manufacturers. Now you can use your ring straps like a suspension trainer with handles that rotate to avoid false grips when needed
Thanks for the great video guys and for testing so many products! Hit the thumbs up if we should develop and launch some high parallettes as well ;-)
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I think kettlebell is a minimum A-tier. You don't need a lot of space. The explosive nature of the workout provides a "What the hell" effect when you are getting better at something you were not training. Kettlebell swings are considered by many as one of the best exercises, and so on.
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This video is extremely useful. Thank you ! 🤩
Great ranking and demonstration. I'd put resistance bands in a lower tier though, because they have a less favorable force curve. The more you stretch them, the more force it exerts. So they offer most resistance when the muscle is contracted, while it's hard to get tension on the muscle when it's stretched.
Could add a cable pulley. There are some simple ones that you can load with regular dumbbell discs.
In my opinion the jumprope should at least be in A tier. None of the other items offers that kind of training.
Almost every workout would benefit from rope skipping.
Personally I would put it into the top 3 items.
12:16 Justice for hand gripper 😒
It deserves at least A not C 😥
I've built big forarms by only using that...
Plus, they take up WAY less space than something like a balance ball (where the heck do you store something like that in a small apartment already filled with roommates and other useless crap?), and they can be used while siting on the couch binging on Netflix.
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The Ab roller and the Jump Rope are must haves even if they are c tier, the excercises are just too good and they are cheap.
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The Mat is also a mus have.
Also, they take ups o little space, so there is little downside to keeping them around.
Ab rollers are straight up useless. The function of the ABS isnt to move weight but to resist movement. Simply do suit case carries or planks for much better results
@@ProtectFreedomOfSpeech Doing ab Roller is like Holding a hard plank in movement and you use a bunch of muscles for the movement, much better than standing still.
If there's no real difference between having an exercise tool and not having it, then the tool is certainly not a "must have". Ab rollers are good but not necessary for a good core workout. Jump ropes are even worse: lots of people don't even have the right flooring or ceiling height to use them.
I kept the Long Bar, the Rings and resistance Bands in my small apartment.
The bar can be loaded with water bottles packs, the rings and bands are almost invisible when stored.
Rings remain fun to use even for noobs like me. It is such an elegant and no BS piece of equipment.
Dumbbells with adjustable weights were too much to store around for similar application than the bar in my routines.
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I’m moving into a new apartment and think I might get a couple of dumbbells, high parallettes and resistance bands to start. They seem very versatile, complementary and low footprint.
could you make a video in order from worst to best
Instead of the ab wheel you can use sliders, which are cheap, much more versatile and can be used for a variety of ab and core exercises
I would add adjustable dumbbells in S tier, and swap dip paralletes with pull up bar. That would be my basics.
11:05 Just one thing: you can strip ankle weights on each other and then around the neck. That makes regular push ups harder
NO; stop it…!
I pretty much agree on every selection. Would just move the dumbbells to S tier because they were my first love.
12:54 this is actually really good for volleyball players. It is used to increase shoulder/torso mobility, crucial for spiking, since you can make a better and more elastic whip of your arm.
If I had limited space, I could get by with just these:
Pair of adjustable kettlebells 12kg-32kg
Gymnastic rings
Gym ring hanger or pull up bar to hang rings
Parallettes
6x4 gym mat
This is a very good and informative . Thanks
Chalk also S Tier cause sweaty hands
Great Video, keep going!
Good video. only minor critique is the slightly misleading title since it's more of a calisthenics equipment tier list.
A strength sport or even general workout equipment tier list would not have rings above the barbell even with the lower price and better portability. But I get it, this is a calisthenics channel.
I winced every time you demonstrated anything with a resistance band. Don’t get me wrong, I love resistance bands, but I will never allow them to stretch while directly in contact with my skin. One of the worst feeling ever!
Other than that, very helpful and honest video.
Medicine ball is actually very versatile. It can be used for abs exercises and it's very effective to increase explosive power.
Something to add in the next video: Adjustable Dumbbells, Weight lifting straps (there are 2 versions. One with a long, strap, and one with a thicker leather "pad"), weight lifting hook grips. They are great to remove your wrists as a limiting factor to exercises, and to protect the skin at the same time.
Move up kettlebell, medecine ball (with knowledge to use them) and jump rope. Together with rings and optional weight vest, this set is very minimalist and huge at the same time.
My problem with resistance bands is that they break too often, usually after 6-12 months of intense usage. I replaced them with springs chest expander (yes you heard that right), I deloaded 1 side and attached it to some paracords, and it is rock solid. It is less versatile than bands (but still, you can perform various exercises from them like "cable" flies, 1-arm lat pull-downs, triceps push-downs etc.), but are much more durable, and the the resistance it provides is adjustable so it is better bang for your bucks than bands.
Nice video, thanks!
I put fitball in S. If you stop training you have a useful sit.
I do rope climb, upper body only (no legs) and rope pull ups. Forearm extensor training is a MUST. You don't need equipment to really train them, you already have what is needed....your body weight. I do back of hands on floor in an upper push up position to train extensors. Have progressed to just using one hand like that and can lean into like planche.
I also like wearing wrist wraps...for a fashion statement and to keep wrist WARM....not really for support. I get the Kung Fu wrist wraps that comes in different patterns and styles. They don't loop around the thumb.
I also use ankle weights to train front lever. I do inverted deadlifts with ...currently 38lbs on my legs (19lbs per leg), I think it has helped a lot. Getting pretty solid at full front lever and feeling stronger there every time I increase in weight on ankles/legs. I will only be able to go up to 21lbs per leg, but it's already gotten me full front lever before the weight I am at now.
I would put kettlebell, good gloves with wrist support and the roller much higher. But this was a very helpful video as with all his videos.
Awesome t-shirt.
Need one like this!
my top picks before watching:
rings
a floor/ fitness mat
simple training station/ rack for pullups and dips and a place for rings and stuff (edit: 1:01 not included...:(
dumbells in different weights/ adjustable
barefootshoes
some bands
kettlebell
the motivation to use all that stuff
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3:11 I believe Push Up handles should be at least A tier, given how practical, cheep and helpful it is.
Mostly Agreed. Parallets are no so handy, I’d put in A, with than smartbells and a bench. Then you can add bar and weight. All together it is a next step to S ranked ring + band + rotative handles and Pullup bar.
Abst straps can also be used to train iron cross by changing how far you put your arms into them.
Great insight 👍🏾
thank you very much for sharing your invaluable knowledge !! Greetings from Argentine
I have a set of rings which are fairly inexpensive. I added some rotating handles like you find on suspension trainers and now you have the best of both worlds. The handles of course attach to the straps and not the rings so you can have them both attached at the same time if you want. Game changer.
I would say you have to make two separate lists for the two cases:
1. I have bars¶lete playground nearby.
2. I train completely at home
This would change the placement of the items.
For example, in my case it is 1. So I usually only bring my elastic band and my wrist bands. Everything else is there.
thx for this list
What is the difference here between resistance bands and loop bands? Thank you.
Rings vs suspension trainer - rings is more universal but suspension trainer is more comfortable and effective for exercises like biceps curls due of rolling grips.
so I'm using ring's straps with rings as well as with grips from suspension trainer. such grips are cheap and can be found in any gym shop. this combination is perfect - best features from both with simple swap - independent adjustment each strap from rings and rolling grips from suspension trainer
What about BULLWORKER? Though there are 100 different options
Rings are a must for every cali athlete in my opinion
For someone like me who has sweaty hands the gloves are definitely in the top 3 must have.
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While I don't completely agree with all of your rankings, none of them evoked a reaction in me comparable to Eric Bugenhagen reacting to Jeff Nippard's tier lists 😆
Indian clubs. Fantastic for grip strength, mobility and flexibility in wrist.
I agree mostly with the list.
I would like to know what you think of one handed club and steel mace training and where you'd rank those.
Or two handed...
I have a loadable wooden club that I've used as light as 1.2 and as heavy as 30 pounds. Great implement. Have a similar mace too. They're both excellent.
You should look up the Kensui Ez-Vest.. has the design of a vest but the advantages of a weight belt with up to 300 pounds of loading.
And Fat grips are also good for sparing your wrists on dip bars that are too narrow, especially if you are dealing with wrist pain already.
And you can easily attach grips to normal resistance bands, making tube bands more irrelevant.
Dumbbells can do double duty as a pushup handles. Especially on softer ground or the hexagonal dumbbells are just as stable.
I agree with the ranking, though I’d put KB’s in tier A - they are more versatile and cheaper than barbells. To get all the benefits of BB go to gym, then they become S tier.
I'm aware this is like 2 months old and whatnot. I'm living a pretty broke life atm. I got like buckets of varying sizes from work I've filled with sand ranging from like 10-50 pounds (.5-5gallon buckets) and milk jugs. Where would that rank?
I think medium height parallettes could be bumped up to A-tier. They increase handstand push up progressions substantially, and make decline push ups much more natural since you don’t have to archer your back to avoid bashing your head on the ground! Also good for incline push-ups with added stretch at the bottom.
The handled tubes with a door multi hanger attachment would rank in the highest category.
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Must have for me:
-Dumbells
-Adjustable incline bench
-Stackable wedges / slant board
-Tib bar
-Yoga mat
-A bar for pulling
-Short and long bands
4:06 I have same type of Doorway Pull Bar but I can bet on the fact that she didn’t even set that up in a right way
That wasn’t even stable at the first place
As that door frame was about 75-85cm wide we have to set that up atleast +1 to 1.5 cm wider than that although that didn’t damage your doorframe neither the bar is affected but the grip will become stronger when compared to normal as I do most of the exercises with the help of that only
Dumbbells + Bench together is definitely S-Tier....
no chance, both are completely optional and add very little to your workout
I would put a mat on S tier, but I do more stretching than anything else. I would also rate jump ropes higher because they are more fun. I appreciate this list because I don't have most of that equipment and it's good to know which ones are worth buying.
Also, any exercise equipment that is inexpensive and takes up virtually no storage space, should automatically jump up a couple of rankings, unless it is useless. A uni-tasker which is fun and easy to use, is small and cheap, and is good at what it does, is S-tier. I can jump rope just about anywhere, without needing a tree, a beam, a wall, a doorway, or a pull-up bar, or setting anything up first. Likewise, hand strength trainers will fit in a small drawer or bin, and can be used while re-watching Game of Thrones , The Wire, or Battlestar Galactica.
On the weight vest they make plate loadable one which gives it a similar flexibility as a dip belt and increase load more than most vests.
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I miss ropes on the list. Where would you put climbing ropes or battle ropes?
Ab rollout is easily an A in my book. Builds a very strong abdominal wall.