TL;DR

At the $10,000 level, you're building a home gym that rivals many commercial facilities. Start with the Core Training Home Gym Bundle ($6,799 — includes the Tori Functional Trainer Rack, FID bench, Elite barbell, colour bumper plates, and magnetic collars). Use the remaining ~$3,200 for flooring, dumbbells, kettlebells, specialty bars, and conditioning equipment. Here's the complete build.

What $10,000 Unlocks

This is dream setup territory. At $10,000, you're not making compromises — you're making choices. The foundation is a Tori Functional Trainer Rack with built-in dual cable stacks, which alone eliminates the need for a separate functional trainer, lat pulldown, and cable crossover station. From there, you build out a gym that handles every movement pattern, every training style, and every fitness goal.

The difference between a $3,000 gym and a $10,000 gym isn't just more equipment. It's training versatility. Cables open up hundreds of exercises a barbell can't replicate. Dumbbells add single-arm work and isolation movements. A conditioning piece adds cardio without leaving the garage. You go from "I can do the big lifts" to "I can do everything."

The Foundation: Core Training Home Gym Bundle — $6,799

View the Core Training Home Gym Bundle

This bundle saves over $1,200 compared to buying each item separately (normally $8,008). Here's what's included:

Tori Functional Trainer Rack

The centrepiece. 75x75x3mm steel uprights, dual 150kg weight stacks (75kg working per side at 2:1 ratio), 2316mm height. Includes sandwich J-hooks, multi-grip pull-up bar, 1080mm logo crossbeam, cable handles, and weight stack covers. Compatible with all VERVE rack attachments. Spring-loaded cable height adjustment pins for quick changes between exercises.

This single unit replaces a power rack, a functional trainer, and a cable crossover station. In a commercial gym, those three pieces would cost $10,000+ and consume three times the floor space.

Commercial FID Bench V2

7 backrest angles plus 4 seat positions, decline through to 80 degrees upright. 400kg weight rating, 44kg, 3mm steel frame. Lifetime frame warranty. This is the most versatile bench in the VERVE range — flat bench, incline bench, decline bench, and seated shoulder press all from one unit.

Elite Olympic Barbell 20kg

28mm shaft, 210k PSI, 10 needle bearings, 453.5kg (1,000lb) capacity. Lifetime no-bend warranty. The flagship VERVE barbell — the same one used by Olympic champions and professional sports teams.

Colour Bumper Plates

100% rubber, stainless steel inserts, IWF-standard 450mm diameter. Colour-coded by weight for quick identification. 5-year home warranty (excluding 5kg).

Magnetic Collars

Included in the bundle. Quick-release, secure hold.

Your Remaining Budget: ~$3,200

With the core taken care of, here's how to allocate the rest for a truly complete gym.

Gym Flooring — ~$500-$700

At this budget level, go premium. EPDM Rubber Flooring (Black, 15mm) at $59 per tile. A 4m x 3m area (12 tiles) costs $708 and covers your rack footprint plus a lifting area in front. EPDM is easier to clean, more durable, and has a more seamless appearance than standard rubber. 10-year home warranty.

Dumbbells — $500-$950

At this budget, you can afford a proper dumbbell set:

• Premium Club CPU Dumbbells: The premium option — polyurethane coated (not rubber or TPU), 29mm hardened chrome handles with knurling. Available from 2.5-60kg in 2.5kg increments. A set from 5-25kg covers most home gym needs.
• Premium Hex Dumbbells: Excellent quality at a lower price point. Commercial-grade rubber, friction-welded, deep-cut knurling. A set from 5-30kg gives you comprehensive coverage.

Kettlebells — $265-$450

Classic Handle Kettlebells — 99.9% first-run iron ore, single-piece cast, flat base. Lifetime warranty. A set of 12kg ($75.25), 16kg ($100), 20kg ($120), and 24kg ($145) covers swings, carries, goblet squats, Turkish get-ups, and conditioning work. Total: ~$440.

Specialty Bar — $249-$499

A second barbell variant adds training variety:

• Olympic Hex Trap Bar ($329): 23kg, dual handle heights, 450kg capacity. Brilliant for trap bar deadlifts (easier on the lower back), shrugs, and farmer carries.
• Multi Grip Swiss Bar ($249): Neutral-grip pressing that's easier on the shoulders. Great for bench press variations.
• Elite Safety Squat Bar ($499): Squat without loading the shoulders — ideal for squat variations and lifters with shoulder mobility limitations. Lifetime no-bend warranty.

Conditioning Equipment — $1,199

If your budget stretches to it, a conditioning piece transforms your gym from strength-only to truly complete:

• VERVE Commercial Air Bike: Full-body, self-powered, automatic resistance. The gold standard for conditioning in a home gym. Works for HIIT intervals, steady-state cardio, and warm-ups. 63kg, built for commercial use.

Sample $10,000 Build

That leaves roughly $1,000. You could add the Commercial Air Bike ($1,199) to push slightly over budget for a truly complete setup. Or stay under $10,000 and bank the remaining for future accessories, extra plates, or resistance bands.

What You Can Train With This Setup

This gym covers everything:

• All barbell compounds: Squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press, row, clean, snatch
• All cable movements: Crossovers, face pulls, tricep pushdowns, cable curls, lat pulldowns, low rows, wood chops, Pallof presses, single-arm work
• All dumbbell work: Presses, rows, lateral raises, curls, flyes, lunges, step-ups
• Kettlebell conditioning: Swings, snatches, cleans, carries, Turkish get-ups
• Trap bar training: Deadlifts, shrugs, farmer carries
• Bodyweight: Pull-ups, chin-ups, dips (with rack attachment)
• Conditioning: Air bike intervals, kettlebell complexes, barbell complexes

There is genuinely no muscle group or movement pattern this gym can't address. You're limited only by programming knowledge, not equipment.

Why the Tori Bundle Is the Smart Starting Point

The Core Training Home Gym Bundle saves over $1,200 compared to buying each item individually. But the real value is in the Tori Functional Trainer Rack itself — it combines two major equipment categories (power rack and functional trainer) into one footprint. In a home gym where space is finite, that combination is worth more than the dollar savings.

If you bought a separate rack and a separate functional trainer, you'd spend more money, use more floor space, and end up with two pieces of equipment that can't share attachments.

About VERVE Fitness

Australian-owned, Gold Coast-based since 2017. Over 16,000 commercial fitouts. 4.9 stars on Trustpilot from 3,000+ reviews. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 12pm AEST. Finance available through Afterpay, ZIP, and Humm. Free 3D gym design service. Equipment used by professional sports teams and Olympic champions.

FAQ

Is the Tori Functional Trainer Rack worth the premium over the Zen?

If you value cable exercises (and you should), absolutely. A separate Zen rack plus a standalone functional trainer would cost more and take up more space than a single Tori. The built-in cables transform the training variety available in your gym.

Will the Tori fit in a standard garage?

The Tori is 2316mm tall. Standard Australian garages are roughly 2.4m, which gives you about 84mm clearance. Tight but workable. If your ceiling is lower, the Tori Short (1950mm) is available — swap it into the bundle by contacting VERVE directly.

Can I spread the cost?

Yes. VERVE offers Afterpay, ZIP, and Humm finance options. You can also build progressively — buy the bundle now and add dumbbells, kettlebells, and the trap bar over the following months.

What about the Loaded Home Gym Bundle or Dream Home Gym Bundle?

The Loaded Home Gym Bundle ($10,499) includes the Tori rack, bench, barbell, plates, dumbbells (5-25kg), kettlebells (8-24kg), bands, and storage — essentially a pre-built version of the setup in this guide. If it's close to your budget, it's an excellent all-in-one option that saves you the effort of buying individually. The Ultimate Dream Home Gym Bundle ($16,299) adds an air bike, ski trainer, rower, and flooring for a truly complete facility.

Do I need a 3D design for a home gym?

It's not essential, but it's free and surprisingly helpful. Even for a single-car garage, VERVE's design team can show you optimal placement for the Tori rack, dumbbell storage, flooring coverage, and walkways. Request one at vervefitness.com.au — there's no obligation.