1. Why equipment systems are important
Muscle building depends not only on training, nutrition, and recovery – but also on the right equipment.
bestforming defines three clear systems that build on each other modularly. This way, you always have a setup that fits your daily routine – and you can expand step by step as you make progress or your goals grow.
2. Basics & Explanation
The bestforming systems are hardware variants for muscle growth. Each system can be used independently and also expands the previous one.
1) Pure bodyweight exercises
- Description: Training only with your own body weight, optionally supplemented by bands or a pull-up bar.
- Typical exercises: Push-ups, pull-ups, dips, squats, planks.
- Advantages: Minimalistic, can be done anywhere, ideal for beginners and on the go.
- Limits: Increased load only through variations, no unlimited progression.
2) Weight bench + dumbbells including weights (extension of 1.)
- Description: Supplements bodyweight training with dumbbells and an adjustable bench.
- Typical exercises: Bench press, rowing, shoulder press, Bulgarian split squats, curls.
- Advantages: Wide variety of exercises, clear progression through weight increases.
- Limits: Limited maximum load, especially for leg exercises.
3) Full rack + barbell including weights (extension of 2.)
- Description: Complete training system with rack, barbell, and weight plates.
- Typical exercises: Squats, deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, pull-ups on the rack.
- Advantages: Maximum progression, highest safety (safety bars), covers all basic exercises.
- Limits: Requires more space and budget, higher logistical effort.
3. Challenges & Risks
- Oversizing: Buying a large system without regular training leads to dead hardware.
- Space & safety: Rack requires space, solid anchoring, and protective mats.
- Progression used incorrectly: Regardless of the system, you need planned progression, otherwise success will not come.
4. Tips & First Steps
- Start where you are: Bodyweight if you are a beginner or have little space.
- Expand strategically: Switch to dumbbells if you need more variety and progression.
- Think long-term: The rack system is the optimal solution for ambitious muscle building.
- Minimal checklists:
- Bodyweight: Door pull-up bar, resistance bands.
- Dumbbells + bench: Adjustable bench, dumbbell set.
- Rack + barbell: Power rack, barbell, plates, safety bars.
5. Your next step
Get the bestforming app and receive:
- A training plan tailored to your system
- Clear signals when it makes sense to switch to the next system
- Progress tracking that shows how your training works at each stage
This way, not only does your muscle mass grow – but your training equipment grows with you step by step as well.