Best pilates equipment according to redditors

We found 34 Reddit comments discussing the best pilates equipment. We ranked the 12 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Pilates circles
Pilates flexbands
Pilates chairs
Pilates floor mats
Pilates reformers
Pilates spine supporters

Top Reddit comments about Pilates Equipment:

u/Cammorak · 8 pointsr/fitnesscirclejerk

Pilates has a proud history of hilariously named BDSM equipment. Check out the REFORMER. Then we'll break you down with the SPLIT CHAIR. And when you're crying in agony and begging for it to stop, you'll be ready for the motherfucking CADILLAC.

u/Passenger535 · 4 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Maybe you could buy them some pilates rings and get them to play along with you?

u/[deleted] · 4 pointsr/whatisthisthing
u/MythicalStrength · 3 pointsr/Fitness

Barbell bench press.

Another option would be take a resistance band like these and wrap it around your back when you press to give you more resistance with the dumbbells

This is an example.

You could also use mechanical advantage dropsets. Start the set with the bench at an incline and go to failure or close to it, then drop the bench flat and finish it with the same weight.

u/Sythus · 3 pointsr/bodyweightfitness

I got it all from amazon:

pullup bar

resistance bands

gymnast rings

i actually hang my rings from the pullup bar. my setup isn't optimal, but its the best i could do in my house. my house is 2 floors, and the main hallway goes all the way to the top of the 2nd floor, so i could hang it there and not worry about anything above my head (so, yeah, my pullup bar is in the middle of a hallway right as you come in my house. the bar extends into the middle of the walkway, so if i don't tidy things up, you just have stuff dangling down).

my pullup bar is high enough that i have to jump up to reach. this gives me the space to be able to do do an l sit muscle up without bonking my head on the bar. if i try to skin the cat with advanced tuck, then my feet are going to hit the wall that leads to the stairs upstairs, so normally i'll just do front lever progressions and then turn around and do back.

honestly the worst part is trying to find a place to put the pullup bar.

u/sexyrexy420 · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

So it actually took me about 2 years to get from barely able to do knee push ups to be able to 1 complete push up. I don't know if this is the best path, but I started out benching and then once I was able to bench more than half my weight I switched over to stair push ups and quickly moved to a real push up. I slowly worked my way up from just the bar (45lb) to being able to bench 85lb and I weighed about 150-155lb once I hit this point. My upper body was so weak that I just wanted to build up the strength. Then I started doing push ups 3 stairs up then worked my way down in about 3-4 weeks until I was able to do a complete push up. My BF says I could have just focused on the stairs and made the same goal. But the only pectoral focused exercise I do now are push ups since quitting the bench a few months ago. You could try the chest press at a gym, but free weight compounds (bench and push ups) are best.

But I definitely understand where you're coming from with the pull ups in public. You just have to focus on yourself and your own goals. You deserve to do what you want and reach your goals! But TBH, if you can't do a push up, you probably can't do a pull up. I've been doing the lat pull down for a couple of years and switched to assisted pull ups a couple weeks ago. There are machines at gyms where you can adjust how much the part you stand/kneel on supports you or you can use long resistance bands (I borrow the ones at the gym I go to but these are an example of what they look like). You just have to loop the band over the pull up bar and then get your feet on it and they will help you practice the form of the pull up while still using assistance.

u/rowinit · 2 pointsr/Rowing

If you have access to workout bands that people use to help with pull-ups/stretching (like these ) you can loop it around the rail at the furthest forward point that the seat rollers should go.

u/rubixd · 2 pointsr/Fitness

I mean I have these.

u/AnatomicKillBox · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

Keeping in mind affordability and portability, a powerlifting spin (and that I’m on mobile, so sorry about formatting):

  1. Dead Wedge. Fantastic for unloading/loading the bar when deadlifting heavy. I use mine every deadlift session (so, at least once a week) https://www.lift.net/product/dead-wedge-deadlift-jack-alternative/

  2. A bar pad. Makes it easier to do hip thrusts without the bruises and pain. https://www.thexbands.com/products/hip-thrust-and-squat-barbell-pad?variant=7422385356863&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI45qX_e713gIVi5-zCh34lQ0lEAQYBSABEgL7yfD_BwE

  3. Resistance bands, small or large. Small ones are great for accessory muscle activation activities. Large ones are great for their transportability - can do lots of stuff on the go - good mornings, overhead squats, bicep curls, scapula retractions... I’ve never used either of these brands, but as examples - Large: https://www.amazon.com/INTEY-Exercise-Resistance-Workout-Powerlifting/dp/B07226JDDD/ref=pd_aw_lpo_200_tr_img_2/133-4722036-0430309?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A7DYJRRWKMG0MEJ0CV5J, Small: https://www.amazon.com/Athleema-Resistance-Bands-Light-Medium/dp/B00LYY0YE8/ref=pd_aw_lpo_200_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Z099J78N6FSZRMEVEEVC

  4. Liquid chalk. Great for rock climbing, lifting...anything when grip is essential. Also, may be allowed in gyms/areas when conventional chalk isn’t. Lots of different brands and types. Check out a comparison here: http://www.kingofthegym.com/best-liquid-chalk-for-lifting/

  5. Hand care items; manicure gift certificate. Or, if you’re gonna go “all out,” a massage gift certificate.

  6. A month of programming. My gym membership is expensive, since it’s a specialty gym. BUT my programming is through the Juggernaut site and is about $30/month - making it a more realistic possibility for friends/family.

  7. Plate coasters. I got these as a stocking stuffer for my lifting partner. https://www.getrxd.com/getrxd-comp-plate-coasters.html?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk-6EuvX13gIVgeDICh3MBwjbEAQYASABEgI5AfD_BwE

  8. Starting Strength, by Mark Rippetoe. I LOVE this book. I have a background in anatomy, so it’s right up my nerdy alley. If you have a lifting friend who is into the how and why, get them this. https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-Basic-Barbell-Training/dp/0982522738
u/wweezzee · 2 pointsr/xxfitness

I like these loop bands - INTEY Pull up Assist Band Exercise Resistance Bands for Workout Body Stretch Powerlifting Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07226JDDD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WYixDbD6DZA6M

As well as these mini bands - Flex Active Sports Resistance Loop Bands - Set of 5 Fitness Exercise Bands for Fitness Workouts - Stretching and Physical Therapy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OAC8IY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4ZixDbJN381PK

For the big loops, I use mainly the red one, sometimes black. I’m super weak though lol.

I also use a door anchor with those a lot!

For the mini bands, I like having all the resistance levels because I’m a fan of drop sets when using them.

u/Ibrokemywrist · 2 pointsr/pilates

Looks cool, you could literally do the cue to 'push the carriage away'.


I found some reviews on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pilates-Wheel-DLX/dp/B0784HF59H#customerReviews I'm not sure if that's the 1.0 or 2.0 version, the latter having ball-bearings so it's smoother and quieter.

u/5isoutofthequestion · 2 pointsr/powerlifting

Sounds ridiculous but I've been doing abduction/adduction with a pilates ring (you can get any model, just linked first one I saw) before I squat and it makes my hips feel so much better. I probably couldn't hit depth without it at this point. (tore hip labrum and we started using this in my physical therapy and I fell in love. I use it every workout now as a warmup).

u/Thibpyl · 2 pointsr/bodyweightfitness

I used the following progressions in combination with the pull up bar and resistance band, as needed.

  • Dead Hang
  • Flexed Arm Hang
  • Negative Pull-up
  • Body row

    You are ready for flexed arm hangs! Try 3x3 of 10s each. If you get stuck, try using a resistance band. Concentrate on good form (keep you head above your shoulders with your chin back, no kipping). Progressions don't mean stop doing the earlier steps. Use the steps you've already mastered for warm ups to your current progression. Do a slow negative when you come out of the flexed arm hang. Soon you should be able to do at least one pull up. You can do it!

    Two and a half months ago I couldn't even do 1 deadhang pullup. Now I'm up to 8 unassisted dead hang pull ups as a personal record, but a typical set is 4-6 and I can do 3 sets. Training with a resistance band really helps get me past points when I get stuck. I'm not sure why it works, but it helps me overcome barriers. I started on a pull up bar screwed in to wall studs in my basement but it was too low (knees almost touched the floor at deadhang). I bought a door frame bar that uses leverage to stay in place and it gives me more room. I pass by it at least 50 times a day and can't help working some pullups in.
u/chops_big_trees · 2 pointsr/pilates

I've had this one for two years and it's worked out great for me:

https://www.amazon.com/STOTT-Pilates-Deluxe-Mat/dp/B00GSMFI4C

They also have a 10mm version which would be easier to carry back and forth to class, I think.

u/cheald · 1 pointr/Fitness

I've got this band set and it's been great. Solid addition to my home gym.

u/Lilpikka · 1 pointr/Fitness

I got a set off of amazon that have been working pretty well so far, but I haven't progressed to a lighter band yet (only a few weeks). https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07226JDDD?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
I have enjoyed using bands one day, and doing negatives another.

u/PancakeInvaders · 1 pointr/bodyweightfitness

I don't have them, but if you have any interest in climbing and grip strength you might like these ring-like object with climbing board additions. Here a review by training pal.

I have a set of resistance bands like this one (some random off name brand)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07226JDDD/ref=twister_B07CWRNJNH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

It's pretty cheap and it's the piece of equipment I use the most after my rings. I use them for shoulder dislocates, band pull aparts, face pulls, band resisted sumo deadlifts, band resisted pushups, band assisted planche work, etc. I paid something like 35€ for 4 different bands IIRC

Paralletes are nice to have if you want to increase the range of motion pike pushups (you can also just use stairs though)

u/k3dubeu · 1 pointr/Games

How long until we see Chinese knockoffs of the peripheral?

But seriously though, can one simply purchase a Palates Ring and retro fit the Joycon onto it?

u/flimflam89 · 1 pointr/homegym

I have the cheap Intey set from Amazon, they seem to have a ton of companies re-branding the exact same bands:

https://www.amazon.com/INTEY-Exercise-Resistance-Workout-Powerlifting/dp/B07226JDDD

Had them for over a year and use them literally every week...band pull aparts, assisted chins, speed squats, speed bench, speed deadlifts, and other banded-variations of my lifts, and they've held up really well! No rips, or tears, but they do get really hard if you leave them out in the winter time. Dunno if that doesn't happen with more expensive sets but I have to keep them in the house and bring them out to be able to use them when it's cold out.

u/MemeWizowd · 1 pointr/Fitness

The bands i got for at home workouts. They come with a bag too. I like these long ones because you can loop them around to make them half the size if you do something like squats with extra glute resistance.
INTEY Pull up Assist Band Exercise Resistance Bands for Workout Body Stretch Powerlifting Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07226JDDD/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_fArPCbXFGEXDZ

u/atlaspilates · 1 pointr/pilates

Buying apparatus and heading out on your own could be counterproductive and possibly dangerous. There are reasons why there are so many junk reformers on Craigslist. Maybe you could start with a $25 [magic circle](https://www.amazon.com/Stamina-05-0020B-Pilates-Magic-Circle/dp/B000W09NYM
) and pay close attention to Alisa on Pilatesology.

u/Zuvielify · 1 pointr/intermittentfasting

You don't ever have to step into a gym, but you can do a lot with exercise bands and 20 minutes every day or two.
Having more muscle mass will make weight loss easier. IF will also raise your growth hormone, which may make building the muscle a little easier.

u/DeltaIndiaCharlieKil · 1 pointr/Fitness

You may want to look into investing in something like this . It's the same I used in physical therapy but about 1/3 the cost. It's the size of a chair and you can target every part of your body and get a strong workout. The springs provide resistance and consistency throughout the motion to help cushion your joints. It's extremely low impact and yet you feel a burn fast.

I have similar issues to you and this chair has really helped. I keep it near the tv and use it instead of the couch when watching futurama reruns. Good luck and keep at it!