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What Gym Type should I select?

How to choose the right Gym Type preset during onboarding.

Written by Ivan Escott

During onboarding, Peak Strength will ask "Where do you lift?" Your answer sets a Gym Type, which automatically selects the equipment you likely have access to. It's a quick way to get set up without entering every piece of equipment individually.

Note: you can also enter equipment manually instead of selecting a Gym Type preset, and you can adjust your equipment settings at any time from your Profile.

No Gym

Best for athletes with minimal equipment. Most exercises use bodyweight and minimal external resistance. Includes:

  • Bands

  • Jump Rope

  • PVC pipe Roller

  • Foam Pad

  • Mini bands

  • Foam Roller

  • Sliders

  • Slant Board

  • Dowel Rod

Note: selecting No Gym gives you access to the No Gym Training Plan only. All other Training Plans in Peak Strength require a barbell. If you'd like to explore other Training Plans, you can activate the barbell in your equipment settings at any time.

Home Gym

Best for athletes with a home gym setup and basic equipment. Includes everything in No Gym, plus:

  • Barbell

  • Dumbbells

  • Squat Rack

  • Plates

  • Flat Bench

  • Adjustable Bench

  • Boxes

  • Mini Hurdles

  • Med Balls

  • Pull Up Bar

  • Weight Belt

  • Fat Grips

  • Ab Wheel

  • Forearm Roller

Local Gym

Best for athletes who train at a commercial or local gym with a wide variety of equipment, but without specialized sports performance gear. Includes everything in No Gym and Home Gym, plus:

  • Bumper Plates

  • Platform

  • Decline Bench

  • Cable Machine

  • Back Extension (Roman Chair)

  • Trap Bar

  • Kettlebells

  • Dip Bar

  • Lat Pull Down

  • Preacher Bench

  • Neutral Grip Attachment

  • Leg Curl

  • Leg Extension

  • Leg Press

  • EZ Curl Bar

Full Gym

Best for athletes who train at a high-end training center, sports performance facility, or CrossFit gym with specialized equipment. Includes everything from all previous selections, plus:

  • High Bench

  • Reverse Hyper

  • Glute Ham

  • Jerk Boxes

  • Hurdles

  • Sled

  • Single-Leg Squat Stand

  • Pulling Blocks

  • Pull-Up Rings

  • Stationary Bike

  • Elliptical

  • Rower

  • Swimming Pool

  • Bicycle

  • Fan Bike

  • Ski Ergometer

  • Sprint Sled and Harness

  • Safety Squat Bar

  • Climbing Rope

Every gym is a little different, so we recommend reviewing your equipment settings before starting your first Training Cycle to make sure everything is accurate.

If you have additional questions or need further help, contact us at support@peakstrength.app.

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