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Home gym setup guide for GLP-1 users — minimal equipment essentials

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nick_SD_fit
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Jun 2, 2026 at 9:39 AM#6
At your strength level I'd say 16kg kettlebell. You'll grow into it. The 20kg will be too heavy for pressing movements initially but perfect for swings within a month or two. Actually, if budget allows, get both — a 16kg and a 20kg. You'll use both forever. One more thing I'd add to any home gym — a whiteboard or chalkboard to track your workouts. Progressive overload is everything when you're trying to build muscle on GLP-1. You MUST be increasing weight or reps over time or you'll spin your wheels.
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KristenIndy
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Jun 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM#7
Everyone overcomplicates this. I've been on semaglutide for 14 months, lost 43 lbs, and built visible muscle definition with literally just a pull-up bar and a pair of gymnastic rings (£30 from Amazon). Ring push-ups, ring rows, ring dips, pull-ups, pistol squat progressions. Look up the r/bodyweightfitness recommended routine. It's free and it works. Spent maybe £55 total.
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Jun 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM#8
Pulled the trigger on the Mirafit barbell set, squat stands, and a 16kg kettlebell. Also grabbed a foam roller and lacrosse ball as suggested above. Total home gym investment now at about £960. Going to start a 3-day push/pull/legs split next week. Will report back in a month with progress. Thanks everyone for the input!
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Jun 2, 2026 at 9:59 PM#9
Great choices. One last recommendation — get some stall mats from a farm supply store for the floor if you're in a garage. They're about £40 for a 6x4 mat and they'll protect your floor from dropped weights and keep your feet warmer in winter. Made my garage gym so much more usable year-round.
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Jun 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM#10
For your PPL split on GLP-1, make sure you're getting at least 1g protein per pound of target bodyweight. I use a protein shake right after training because my appetite is basically zero post-workout on tirz. MyProtein Impact Whey in salted caramel is about the only thing that doesn't make me feel sick. Good luck — post those before/afters!
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