Everything you need to know about gym machines, accessories, and fitness gear.
Equipment is organized into Machines and Accessories. Scroll to explore each category.
Each item has a visual, description, and Abhi's personal tips on how and when to use it.
Use this as your pocket reference whenever you're unsure about a machine or piece of gear.
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Master every machine in the gym.
Essential for bench press, dumbbell fly, and seated exercises.
Set angle for incline/decline press. Great for chest and shoulder isolation.
Most versatile machine. Use for cables, tricep pushdowns, face pulls, woodchops.
Heavy compound leg movement. Great for quads and glutes without spinal load.
Targets lats and back. Use wide grip for width, close grip for thickness.
Guided barbell. Great for squats, bench press, and shoulder press with stability.
Cardio essential. Warm up before lifting or do HIIT intervals for fat burn.
Isolation for chest. Focus on squeezing at the peak for maximum contraction.
Essential items that help your fitness journey.
Flat sole shoes for lifting (deadlifts, squats). Running shoes for cardio. Never lift in soft soles!
Stay hydrated! Aim for 3L+ daily. Get a 1L bottle and refill 3x. Use the Hydration Tracker!
Always carry one. Wipe machines after use. Keep a small one for face and large for bench.
Whey protein post-workout, creatine 5g daily, multivitamins. Food first, supplements second!
Protect palms during heavy lifting. Use wrist wraps for extra support on push days.
Use for heavy squats and deadlifts. Increases intra-abdominal pressure for spine safety.
Perfect for warm-ups, mobility, and adding resistance. Essential for hip thrusts and pull-up assistance.
Pack: towel, bottle, gloves, belt, earphones, change of clothes, deodorant. Stay organized!
What Abhi carries to the gym every single day.
Flat sole for stable lifting. Abhi uses these for all compound lifts.
Refill 3x during the day. Track with the Hydration Tracker.
5g daily. Mix with water post-workout. The only proven supplement.
Music = motivation. Never skip headphones, never skip the workout.
Protect your palms. Use wrist wraps on heavy push days.