Spec me a weight bench

elrasho · 21 Jun 2013 at 13:36

Has to have decline bench press and squat stands

I like the look of this one: Golds Gym Deluxe Maxi

Budget is around £200

Suarez7 · 21 Jun 2013 at 13:38

That one looks good, might be better off moving this to the sports arena and the local roid heads will help you out.

elrasho · 21 Jun 2013 at 13:46

Suarez7 said:
That one looks good, might be better off moving this to the sports arena and the local roid heads will help you out.

Thanks I've posted in the Home Gym thread

NVP · 21 Jun 2013 at 13:51

Get yourself a decent power rack and bench. I've got a Bodymax power rack which is excellent for what I need (on the middle floor of my house) and perfect for the weights I use - I'm no Olympian! But this will handle more than enough weight.

There are more out there which are more industiral and can handle a lot more weight, my friends one in his shed looks like it was custom made for a transformer it's that hard core strong, but the Bodymax etc ones are fine for in house

arknor · 21 Jun 2013 at 14:16

Wouldn't a power rack+ bench be well out of his price range?

uv · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:04

arknor said:
Wouldn't a power rack+ bench be well out of his price range?

Then he needs to either go to the gym or save up for longer.

I'm sure once he needs to bail on a heavy squat and has no spotter bars, he won't be thinking "at least I saved a few bob buying squat stands".

Either buy proper equipment, or don't buy anything. For your own safety.

arknor · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:05

yea I agree weight lifting alone with no safeguards just isn't worth the risk and you will never be able to fully push yourself

mrthingyx · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:08

uv said:
Then he needs to either go to the gym or save up for longer.

I'm sure once he needs to bail on a heavy squat and has no spotter bars, he won't be thinking "at least I saved a few bob buying squat stands".

Either buy proper equipment, or don't buy anything. For your own safety.

arknor said:
yea I agree weight lifting alone with no safeguards just isn't worth the risk and you will never be able to fully push yourself

Seriously? You guys never dumped a front/back squat before? :eek:

Regarding benching, that's a bit different.

elrasho · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:10

arknor said:
Wouldn't a power rack+ bench be well out of his price range?

Way out my price range

elrasho · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:16

uv said:
Then he needs to either go to the gym or save up for longer.

I'm sure once he needs to bail on a heavy squat and has no spotter bars, he won't be thinking "at least I saved a few bob buying squat stands".

Either buy proper equipment, or don't buy anything. For your own safety.

Bodymax CF375 Power Rack
Bodymax CF328 Deluxe Flat, Incline, Decline Utility Bench
Bodymax 100kg Olympic Cast Barbell Kit with 7' Olympic Bar

£563.97

Worth it? Or should I join a gym for £200 a year?

BennyC · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:16

elrasho said:
Way out my price range

4-6 months gym member ship then. Unless you insist on buying an expensive clothes airer.

Take my advice, go to a gym.

elrasho · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:22

Problem with gyms are you end up weighting around for people to finish off machines/using free weights. All the gyms near me are always packed. Think I'll save up and get a power rack and bench.

Zefan · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:40

elrasho said:
Problem with gyms are you end up weighting around for people to finish

Lol. Srsly?

elrasho · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:42

Zefan said:
Lol. Srsly?

I knew someone would spot the pun

Zefan · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:46

<3

Check out local Facebook selling groups and Gumtree/eBay for home gym stuff, I've found people tend to want rid of their stuff rather pronto so there are all kinds of bar-gains to be had.

Somnambulist · 21 Jun 2013 at 15:46

Save up for the kit, or get it on a buy now pay later type thing (either if a website offers it or taking out a credit card w/an interest-free period). You can probably get the weights 2nd hand for a good price if you're prepared to collect from somewhere.

Suarez7 · 21 Jun 2013 at 16:01

Home gym ftw, no more waiting around for the kid taking forever to do his bench set etc etc.

Tackle_Berry · 21 Jun 2013 at 16:49

Trust me buy a rack and be safe rather then risk it, I have actually dropped a weighted bar on my face due to not having one. (I then stopped until I could afford one)

NVP · 21 Jun 2013 at 16:53

arknor said:
Wouldn't a power rack+ bench be well out of his price range?

elrasho said:
Way out my price range

Sorry, missed that part of the OP. Ooops

But to reiterate what others have said, it is worth it for the safety alone and in the long run (depending on how committed you are to its use) it will be much cheaper than gym memberships, especially second hand.

Begbie · 21 Jun 2013 at 16:58

Tesco are offering a 0% credit card at the moment, be cheaper than a gym membership in the long run and a plus if you really do want to workout from home.