If you’ve trained in a few places, you’ll know this: two gyms can both have a “hack squat”… and one feels locked-in and smooth, while the other feels awkward from rep one.

That’s why we’ve built Physique Fit differently.

Our equipment has been hand-picked by Luke Matthews (owner of Physique Fit) to give you machines and stations that feel right to train on, help you hold better positions, and make consistent progress easier to repeat week after week.

If you’re looking for a Norwich gym with a serious kit list and a coach-led standard, get a feel for the gym here

Why our equipment isn’t “just a standard kit list.”

Bigger commercial gyms sometimes go wide: lots of kit, but not always the best versions of it and often multiple of the same.

At Physique Fit, the focus is on training tools that support:

Strong, stable set-ups

Clear progression (week to week)

A better “feel” through the full rep

Options for legs, upper, and conditioning without guesswork

Some of our machines are Precor, alongside other hand-picked pieces that earned their place on the floor.

Person using equipment in Pysique Fit gym

Person using machinery in Pysique Fit gym

Loading profiles & ergonomics: why machines feel different

Not all machines are built the same, even if they’re labelled the same.

Two differences that change everything:

Loading profile: where it’s hardest/easiest through the range. That changes what you feel and how well you can control the rep.

Ergonomics: pad angles, handle positions, seat height, footplate set-up, and how well the machine fits real bodies (not just one “average” frame).

The goal isn’t to make training “easy”. It’s to make hard training repeatable, with less fighting the equipment and more focusing on quality reps.

Why Luke Matthews chose this mix

Luke’s approach is simple: pick equipment that lets members train with intent.

That means:

Plate-loaded options when you want that heavy, stable feel

Pin-loaded options for quick changes and clean progression

Enough variety to train around limitations without turning every session into a compromise

If you’re unsure what to use for your goal, we’ll point you to the right stations and the right set-up.

Full equipment list

Strength + lower body

Squat rack (in gym)
Hack squat
Lying ham curl
Sissy squat
Seated knee extension
Lying hack squat
Glute drive
Pendulum squat
Plate-loaded leg press
Precor seated hamstring

Conditioning

StairMaster
Treadmill
SkiErg
Air bikes x2
Rowers x2

Rows, pull + upper body

T-bar row
Low row
Precor lat pulldown
Single plate-loaded row
Chin-up and assisted dip

Benches + free weights

Bench/incline bench
Adjustable benches x3
Flat bench x1
Dumbbells 2–50 kg
Dumbbells 1–10 kg

Cable + machines

Precor cable crossover
Watson pendulum
Side lateral
Precor chest fly / rear delt
Precor abductor
Precor adductor
Precor chest press (pin-loaded)
Precor shoulder press (pin-loaded)

How to get the most out of the kit

Equipment is only half the win. The other half is knowing what to do with it.

That’s why Physique Fit offers gym access, coached classes, 1:1 personal training and biomechanic assessments with guidance on rehab and what to use – so you’re not guessing your way through the floor.

The equipment means you can get the most of our yourself when training, knowing we’ve pick the right equipment so you can just train.

FAQ

Do you have enough equipment to train properly when it’s busy?

Yes, the kit list is built with real training flow in mind: multiple stations that cover the same movement patterns (squat/hinge, push/pull, leg isolation, back work) so your session doesn’t fall apart if one piece is taken.

If you want, we can also help you map “Plan A / Plan B” swaps (same target muscle, different station) so you keep the momentum instead of waiting around.

What’s the difference between plate-loaded and pin-loaded machines – and why do you have both?

Plate-loaded machines often feel more stable when you’re pushing heavier loads, and they’re great for progressing strength with a consistent set-up.

Pin-loaded machines are ideal for quick changes and tidy drop sets without stripping plates. Having both means you can train hard and stay structured.

Why does the same machine feel better in one gym than another?

Because small design differences matter: seat angle, pad position, handle width, footplate height, and the machine’s loading profile all change how the rep feels.

That’s exactly why Luke Matthews hand-picked the kit: to prioritise machines that fit more people well and make it easier to hold strong positions while you train.

I’m a beginner, will I know what to use?

Yes. You don’t need to “know the floor” before you start. We’ll point you to the best equipment for your goal and show you the setup that makes sense for your body.

If you want more guidance, coached classes and PT are there to give you structure fast, without overcomplicating it.

Do you have equipment for legs and glutes beyond just a squat rack?

Absolutely. You’ve got dedicated lower-body machines and plate-loaded options like the pendulum squat, leg press, hack variations, hamstring work, and a seated knee extension.

That means you can build strong legs with variety and progression, whether you love barbell work or prefer machines for certain movements.

Why our equipment isn’t “just a standard kit list.”