Advice For Buying Gym Equipment

Viper10

Viper10

Viper10

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Hi I've not been going to the gym for about three months (closed down ,too expensive etc). I'm thinking of buying some equipment although I'm limited for space although there's plenty of room in the garden. At the moment I have a basic barbell and DB set (Body Sculpture spinlock, cast iron) that's only about 50 kg total and some other DB's. I also have a makeshift outdoor Pull-Up bar. I really want a 7ft olympic bar (20 kg) and weights but not sure what I should be paying for it ?. No room for a bench although I find BB floor Press is a good alternative though. I also have a TRX type suspension kit (difficult to find the right anchor point though). Just wondering what what you would buy if you were in my situation and where are the best places to look for stuff....


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Viper10
 
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Hi I've not been going to the gym for about three months (closed down ,too expensive etc). I'm thinking of buying some equipment although I'm limited for space although there's plenty of room in the garden. At the moment I have a basic barbell and DB set (Body Sculpture spinlock, cast iron) that's only about 50 kg total and some other DB's. I also have a makeshift outdoor Pull-Up bar. I really want a 7ft olympic bar (20 kg) and weights but not sure what I should be paying for it ?. No room for a bench although I find BB floor Press is a good alternative though. I also have a TRX type suspension kit (difficult to find the right anchor point though). Just wondering what what you would buy if you were in my situation and where are the best places to look for stuff....


Thanks

Viper10
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50kgs at home can be enough for a beginner for quite a while imo, keep your form very strict and the weights feel their actual weight. about where to go for home equipment, i bought a flat bench from amazon, it's a no name chinese thingy and it's fine and it was cheap. i suggest you google around and see what's what. google for reviews of any retailer you find stuff you're interested in.

if you can squeeze in a bench somewhere that will really help. i think a barbell, 2 dumbells, a bench and assorted weights will cover exercising most bodyparts. the olympic barbells are iirc quite expensive. don't get too hung up over what equipment you have, the basics (sounds like you have some) are fine. your exercising routine and especially your diet are easily the most important things.
 
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If you are really space limited then a set of adjustable dumbbells are going to get you the most bang for your buck. I hear a lot of good things about the braingain ones, i personally have powerblocks from years ago but if i was starting again now i would grab these. They do do 40kg set as well that will obviously last longer.

I would search facebook market place for a 7ft bar and plates, you will find a much better price on there.

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I picked up this set

Mirafit rack and bench

A long with a 6 foot 1" bar and clamps, dumbbell bars (spin lock) and 120kg of metal plates for £135 of Facebook market place. It's about as compact as you can get for a reasonable starter rack and you don't have to spend a fortune.

I've since picked up another 150kg of plates for cheap because they're 1". Way more then I'll ever need.
 
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Adjustable dumbells, as linked above, and an adjustable and foldable bench are great starting points as they can hide behind sofas or under beds when not in use. Also consider exercise bands too, they give a great pump and can offer loads of resistance in the thicker versions.
 
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I picked up this set

Mirafit rack and bench

A long with a 6 foot 1" bar and clamps, dumbbell bars (spin lock) and 120kg of metal plates for £135 of Facebook market place. It's about as compact as you can get for a reasonable starter rack and you don't have to spend a fortune.

I've since picked up another 150kg of plates for cheap because they're 1". Way more then I'll ever need.
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How do you rate the quality of the kit? I’m considering getting one of their power rack kits.
 
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