Bodybuilding Equipment

It’s right there in the name: bodybuilding is the process of building your entire body. While you need to focus on particular muscle groups as part of this effort, the aim is to create a body that is greater than the sum of its parts. And you’ll need access to the right bodybuilding equipment to reach that goal.

At Gymquip we boast Australia’s largest fitness showroom, packed with machines designed to help you bulk, tone and shred. We also offer a complete range of the very best bodybuilding equipment online, with a generous shipping and returns policy designed to give you extra confidence. And if you find one of our items cheaper somewhere else, we’ll beat the price.

If you’re not sure which pieces of bodybuilding home gym equipment you need, our experts are ready to guide you to the machines that will help you reach your bodybuilding and body sculpting goals. Get in touch today on (02) 6280 4447 or at gymquip@gqfitness.com.au. 

Bodybuilding Equipment FAQs

What equipment do bodybuilders use?

Bodybuilders use an array of strength training equipment – particularly weights (dumbbells and barbells), benches, racks and plate-loaded equipment. Bodybuilders are challenged to grow and sculpt every muscle in their body, so most professionals will use a wide variety of equipment that is purpose-built for specific muscle groups, such as legs, lats, core and more.

Do you really need equipment to build muscle?

Specialised strength training equipment and other muscle building gear can make the muscle development process more efficient and effective, which is why bodybuilders use it. But you don’t necessarily need purpose-built equipment to build muscle – bodyweight exercises can do the job, you just won’t get bigger and stronger as quickly as you would with equipment-assisted exercise.

Can you build muscle just by eating protein?

Your body requires an adequate level of protein in order to build muscle mass. But while protein is important fuel for your body, this fuel alone won’t see you develop muscle. Lifting weights and doing other strength training exercises converts the protein into muscle mass. There are no shortcuts – you definitely need to do the work to see the gains.

What gym equipment works the most muscles?

Full body workout equipment like rowing machines and ski ergs can work a large number of muscles simultaneously, but this equipment is more focused on cardio than strength training. If you’re aiming to build muscle, functional trainers and smith machines let you focus on a variety of different muscle groups, but you can isolate and develop one group at a time.

Are free weights better than machines?

Which is the better muscle building gear: classic free weights, or more complex machines? Both have their perks. (Very) generally speaking, free weights are better at activating more muscles, and can push you to your limits, while machines are better at isolating specific muscles, and can be a little safer to use, particularly if you’re working out on your own.