Body Pump Kit for training at home

The principle

Body pump is a muscle strengthening class with music, originated in New Zealand in 1990. Using a bar and light plates, you go through many repetitions for each muscle group: squats, presses, rows, lunges, triceps, biceps, and shoulders. This method improves endurance and muscle tone, all to a motivating rhythm.

The rest of strength training

Strength training equipment also includes:

• Weighted Accessories.
• Weighted Vests.
• Pull-Up Bars.
• Ab Wheels.
• Lumbar Belts.
• Pulling Accessories.
• Punching Bag.

All accessories are gathered on the strength training accessories page.

The composition

A kit consists of a short bar, often covered in foam for neck comfort, light plates made of rubber or vinyl, ranging from one to five kilos, with handles for easy gripping, and quick-locking collars. The total weight, adjustable, is generally between ten and twenty-five kilos. A mat and a step complete the equipment.

Choosing your weights

Legs, being stronger, can handle heavier weights than arms or shoulders: you adjust the plates for each block of the session. You should choose a weight that allows you to finish all the repetitions with good technique, back straight and core engaged. You progress by adding a light plate over the weeks, without ever compromising on execution.

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Frequently asked questions

What weight should you put on your bar to start body pump?

You start light, to complete all repetitions of a track without losing technique. Then you adjust by muscle group: heavier for squats, lighter for shoulders and triceps.

How many body pump sessions should you do per week?

Two to three sessions a week, spaced at least a day apart, allow muscles to recover. You can combine them with cardio or stretching on other days.

Does body pump help with weight loss?

It increases energy expenditure and builds muscle mass, which burns more at rest. Combined with a balanced diet and cardio, it helps to slim down.

Do you need collars on the bar?

Yes, they secure the plates during dynamic movements and prevent them from slipping or falling. Clamp collars can be quickly put on and taken off between tracks.

What is the origin of body pump?

Body pump was born in New Zealand in 1990, as a group class for muscle strengthening with music. Its principle of many repetitions with light weights quickly spread to gyms worldwide.