WEIGHTLIFTING

Our Range of Weightlifting Equipment in the UK

A good weightlifting workout starts with proper form and reliable equipment. Browse our assortment of UK-designed lifting gear to find the right equipment for your fitness goals. 

Weightlifting Machines

Our selection of plate-loaded machines caters to both beginners and seasoned lifters, offering versatility and safety for all experience levels. 

Equipment like our Smith machines supports beginner lifters with optional spotter arms and safety bars, providing added confidence during workouts. Built-in J-hooks allow you to safely rack the bar between sets or during failed reps.

For more experienced lifters, our cable and pulley machines promote controlled, full-range movements, helping reduce reliance on momentum and maximising muscle engagement.

Some of our best-selling weightlifting machines include:

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Our Range of Weightlifting Equipment in the UK

A good weightlifting workout starts with proper form and reliable equipment. Browse our assortment of UK-designed lifting gear to find the right equipment for your fitness goals. 

Weightlifting Machines

Our selection of plate-loaded machines caters to both beginners and seasoned lifters, offering versatility and safety for all experience levels. 

Equipment like our Smith machines supports beginner lifters with optional spotter arms and safety bars, providing added confidence during workouts. Built-in J-hooks allow you to safely rack the bar between sets or during failed reps.

For more experienced lifters, our cable and pulley machines promote controlled, full-range movements, helping reduce reliance on momentum and maximising muscle engagement.

Some of our best-selling weightlifting machines include:

• Pro Cable Wall Rack: Compatible with various pro racking attachments, this machine offers a rack roller system for quick adjustments. 

• Apex Leg Press: Made in the UK, the Apex Leg Press features a robust construction to perform in high-traffic environments. 

• Pro Cable System Conversion Kit: Offering the choice between 100kg weight stacks and plate-loaded designs, this machine allows you to easily customise your workouts.

• Iso-Lateral Chest Press: Our plate-loaded ISO-Lateral Chest Press machine offers numeric indicators for fast adjustments. 

Barbells

Our Olympic barbells and specialty barbells are engineered for performance, featuring durable construction, high weight capacities and ergonomic details like precision knurling for a secure grip. When paired with weight plates, these bars are ideal for building strength and pushing toward new personal bests. Popular barbell movements include javelin presses, Cuban presses and front squats.

Take your training further with specialty options like our Multi-Grip Swiss Bar and Dyno Barbell. Designed for versatility and durability, these bars support a wide variety of exercises and grip positions, helping you target muscles more effectively and reduce strain on joints.

Lifting Benches

Our adjustable weight benches feature durable, versatile and ergonomic designs. Perfect for exercises like dumbbell bench presses, decline pullovers and barbell curls, these benches provide the stability and support needed to maintain proper form and maximise each rep. Whether you're targeting specific muscle groups or expanding your routine, a reliable bench is a foundational piece for any training setup.

Dumbbells

Whether you're just starting out or fine-tuning your strength routine, our collection of dumbbells has you covered. Choose from pairs, adjustable options, fixed dumbbells or complete sets to suit your space and training style. 

These versatile weights are perfect for both standing and seated dumbbell movements. Try exercises like bicep curls, Arnold presses or dumbbell cleans to challenge your muscles and keep your workouts dynamic.

We also offer handy dumbbell storage to protect your equipment and keep your space organised.

Kettlebells

Build strength, power and endurance with our pro-forged and competition-grade kettlebells, available as singles or in full sets. Crafted from solid cast iron, the pro-forged kettlebells feature a sleek black powder matte finish, while the competition versions are precisely calibrated and colour-coded for easy identification.

Each kettlebell is designed with an ergonomic handle for a secure, comfortable grip, so you can move confidently through exercises like snatches, goblet squats and swings. Whether you're training for performance or everyday fitness, these kettlebells bring versatility and intensity to your workouts.

Power Racks and Rigs

Factory Weights stocks an assortment of home and professional gym racks and rigs to make lifting easier and safer. 

• Our home gym racks are among the best home weightlifting equipment thanks to their compact footprint. They’re great for performing safer squats, pull-ups and deadlifts. 

• Our pro gym and power racks provide professional athletes and commercial gyms with advanced lifting support systems. We stock power racks, squat racks and wall racks to enhance your commercial gym setup. 

• Our gym rigs are made with 11-gauge steel to support rigorous exercise. Add rig and rack attachments to customise your experience or build your own rig. Gym rigs enable diverse movements, including lateral step-ups, single-leg squats and box squats. 

Strength Training Add-Ons

We offer various add-ons to upgrade your lifting setup. These include: 

• Lifting platforms

• Weightlifting belts

• Barbell collars

• Weightlifting equipment storage 

Weightlifting accessories can help enhance safety, support better form and improve performance during lifting exercises. 

Weight Plates

Our weight plates are designed using rubber and cast iron, with standard diameters to ensure they fit your bars. We stock:

• Bumper plates: Made of heavy-duty steel and coated in rubber to prevent cracking or floor damage when dropped. On their own, bumper plates are ideal for plate toe taps, plate grounds to overhead and plate floor presses. 

• Change plates: Designed to pair with 2-inch Olympic bars, our change plates are available in 0.5 kg to 5 kg weight pairs. Without a barbell, change plates can be used during plank plate switches, front shoulder raises and lateral raises. 

• Calibrated plates: Our calibrated plates are available in sets or individual pairs, ranging from 0.25 kg to 25 kg. They’re ideal for squats, deadlifts and bench presses, where precision is key.

• Rubber plates: Our rubber plates have a rubber coating to reduce noise and damage when dropped. You can purchase them in 1.25 kg to 25 kg weights. 

• Cast iron plates: Precision-cast to ensure accuracy, these plates are great for farmer’s walks, landmine single-leg deadlifts, reverse lunge and rotates. 

• Weight plate packages: Our packages offer a selection of weights ranging from 70 kg to 305 kg. They’re great for kitting out commercial gyms or serious home gym setups. 

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FAQs

Explore our answers to some common questions about gym equipment for weightlifting. 

Do I need weights to do strength exercises?

You don’t need bulky weightlifting setups to get started with strength training. Besides traditional weights, you can also try out battle ropes or pull-up bars. Bodyweight exercises are the perfect jumping off point for beginners and often require minimal to no gear.

How many times a week should I lift weights?

This depends on your goals, experience level and recovery needs. For general fitness and muscle maintenance, lifting 2–3 times per week is a solid starting point. To build strength or muscle more efficiently, most people benefit from 3–5 weight training sessions per week, focusing on different muscle groups each day.

Beginners often see great progress with full-body workouts 3 times a week, while more advanced lifters may follow split routines over 4–6 days. Regardless of frequency, the key is consistency, progressive overload and allowing enough rest for muscle recovery.

Have any further questions about our services or products? Get in touch with our friendly team or have a look at our training guides. 

Factory Weights: Strength Training Gear Built Strong

At Factory Weights, our goal is to offer affordable, accessible and high-quality functional fitness gear to UK fitness enthusiasts. 

In addition to our large selection of weightlifting gear, we also stock pull-up and dip bars, cardio machines and straps, wraps and support. 

Reach new limits with specialised weight training gear from Factory Weights. Sign up for our newsletter and get 5% off your first order.