Home Setup for Strength & Physique – Advice
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Hey everyone,
I’m a 22M (60kg) looking to build a space-efficient home setup for strength and physique gains. I live in a rented house, so I need gear that is non-permanent and doesn't require drilling.
I want to invest in a few high-quality essential pieces rather than a room full of equipment.
My main focus is overall muscle growth and raw strength, though I’d eventually like to work toward skills like the planche.
I’m currently deciding between two main setups:
Option 1: Doorway Pull-Up Bar + Wooden Gymnastic Rings
Since I'm a beginner, is the instability of rings going to be a major hurdle for learning basic planche leans and holds? Also, at 60kg, is a high-quality telescopic bar reliable enough to hang rings from?
Option 2: Doorway Pull-Up Bar + Wooden Parallettes (Medium)
This seems like a more stable foundation for pushing movements and planche work.
Question: Would I be missing out on too much "physique-building" potential by skipping rings in favor of the stability of parallettes?
I’d rather buy two great things than five cheap ones. I prefer wood for the grip and feel.
Which combo would you recommend for a 60kg beginner looking to build a solid foundation?
TL;DR: Rented house, 60kg beginner. Seeking a space-efficient home setup for strength and physique (interest in planche). Deciding between Bar + Rings for max muscle or Bar + Parallettes for stability. What’s the move?