It's ben a while posting here, too bad i forgot my previous account's password. Anyway's guys it's getting way to cold to commute to the gym so i wanna make my own home gym. I've got plenty of space. I've already purchased a treadmill and i'm looking to grab some free weights but i wanted some input on the boxflex product. I don't know too much about this product and the price tag is pretty ridicolous don't wanna burn over $2000 for something that might not work. Also there seems to be way to much models to choose from..If anyone got reviews on this product and what type of free weights i should grab besides dumbells would help. (Oh btw all this is for gaining size)
Steer clear of the Bowflex. A nice powerrack with an adjustable bench is a solid set up. Personally, I can't fit a powerrack in my basement, so I have something like this at home. No safety bars, but I haven't had a major problem in the 5+ years I've been using it.
Sports Authority, Dick's Sporting Goods, Modell's, etc usually have a 300 pound Olympic weight set. Good starter set, but you may want to buy a better bar when your lifts start to get up there. I've used the basic bar up to a 340# deadlift and 265# squat with no problem, but I bent the bar and had to upgrade.
You may be interested in some bands, which can be fun. I use them for warm up and bodyweight work and sometimes attached to the bars. If you can work out a powerrack, solid adjustable bench, and 300# Olympic weight set, you'll be in very good shape.
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Maybe check your local Craig's list, classified ads, garage sales, etc. It's not too tough to find used weight training equipment.
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Ditto on the used route. Although I haven't been in the market I have recently seen a complete cage,bench, pull down and 300# go for $850.
In a seperate add I saw weights and setup like Kevin linked to for about $400.
They come up pretty regularily.
(heck even bowlfex's come up pretty regularly!)
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Steer clear of the Bowflex. A nice powerrack with an adjustable bench is a solid set up. Personally, I can't fit a powerrack in my basement, so I have something like this at home. No safety bars, but I haven't had a major problem in the 5+ years I've been using it.
Sports Authority, Dick's Sporting Goods, Modell's, etc usually have a 300 pound Olympic weight set. Good starter set, but you may want to buy a better bar when your lifts start to get up there. I've used the basic bar up to a 340# deadlift and 265# squat with no problem, but I bent the bar and had to upgrade.
You may be interested in some bands, which can be fun. I use them for warm up and bodyweight work and sometimes attached to the bars. If you can work out a powerrack, solid adjustable bench, and 300# Olympic weight set, you'll be in very good shape.
I read on the customer review that it's good for starting out, it can only handle 310lb. I've ben working out since July so i'm going to look for something else thanks btw.
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(Oh btw all this is for gaining size)
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