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Lots of options for workout on a variety of levels are offered by multi station gyms. You can find the commercial ones installed in member-based health clubs or decide to purchase one of the multi station gym for the home. These usually display quite many similarities to their commercial variety.

Basic variety of multi station gyms comprises of a four-sided frame, called 'jungle gym', with each side having a station, providing three or four weight stacks in the center and comes with a system of pulleys and cables overhead. Two or more of these frames set several feet apart are available in larger multi station gyms models. These can also be linked with one or more horizontal crossover bars, which can be used for pull-ups.

The key differentiators for multi station home gyms is that they tend to be smaller, easier to assemble, and less expensive. Costs can run from several hundred to several thousand dollars depending on factors like brand and functionality. One should also factor in the cost of assembly and maintenance over the years. Typically the only tools needed for assembly are a set of wrenches and rachets but one should always check with the sales rep in case any special assembly or pre-assembly is needed.

You cannot afford to have lot many weight stacks in a small home or garage environment because of space considerations. So one can opt for a larger network of cables, pulleys and elastic bands. They provide same features although they are more complicated. They are compact and save lot of space. Then you just need to have one or two weight stacks.

The most basic gym will offer garden variety stations like a lateral pull-down bar, chest press, leg press and, of course, the bench press. Accessories like ropes and individual attachments can increase the types of activities one can add to the routine in order to have a full body workout experience.

The advantage of conventional weight stack is that firstly no power is required for them. Secondly, it is possible to economize space as free weight stacks can be arranged in similar pattern, thus permitting efficient use of space. Further, their safety features are the main highlights.