What would you buy for the ultimate home gym?

ajustana · 12-12-2003, 01:15 PM

Assuming you had a gigantic room in your basement to use for a home gym and an unlimited budget, what equipment would you buy?

ajustana · 12-12-2003, 01:51 PM

The following would be a good start, don't ya think?

PowerBlock Pro Rexan Dumbbell Set 5-85lbs w/stand ($660.00)
Power Rack Machine ($399.00)
300lb Olympic weight set w/bar ($169.00)
Adjustable Standard Bench ($100.00)
Olympic curl bar ($70.00)
Olympic Weight Tree ($60.00)
Heavy Duty Rubber Mat ($59.95)
Olympic spring collars for bar (2) ($14.95)

All that for $1500. Just think....at $50/month of gym costs, that's only 2 1/2 years.

Triple Threat · 12-12-2003, 02:30 PM

I'd need more than that. Dumbbells to at least 200 lbs. At least 600 lbs of weights. I don't think you can get a GOOD adjustable bench for $100. I'd also want a better bar than the one that comes with a 300 lb set. I've already bent mine. Better make that $3000.

TheRoyalOne · 12-12-2003, 02:34 PM

A good start? That's pretty close to my ultimate goal!
I started with two cheap dumbell handles, a curl bar and about 100lbs in plates. Now I find myself buying more plates about as often as I pay the rent! I've since added an adjustable bench with a lat tower and preacher pad. Its not much but it gets the job done.

Key thing to remember is no matter what equipment you have, it won't do a single thing for you if you do not use it properly! Bodybuilding is about quality training and proper nutrition.
My equipment may not be the gretest, but I do see gains!

Chad Cena III · 12-13-2003, 01:44 PM

What about a dip, chin station? Gotta love those weighted dips and chins/pulls !!!

SJ69 · 12-13-2003, 02:42 PM

You need the lat pulldown w/ low row IMHO, in addition to the weights, bench and you could save on dumbells by jumping by 10 rather than 5. I bought 25's - 35's - 45's - 55's at first and that was good for a while, now I;ve been adding the inbetweens, as well as heavier and lighter.

**Prince** · 12-13-2003, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ajustana
Assuming you had a gigantic room in your basement to use for a home gym and an unlimited budget, what equipment would you buy?

everything would be commercal quality, e.g. all equipment would be Cybex, all cardio machines would be Precor, etc.

I would basically have everything a "real gym" would have, but of course only one of each piece.

12-12-2003, 01:15 PM	#1
ajustana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 135	What would you buy for the ultimate home gym? BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Assuming you had a gigantic room in your basement to use for a home gym and an unlimited budget, what equipment would you buy?
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12-12-2003, 01:51 PM	#2
ajustana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 135	The following would be a good start, don't ya think? PowerBlock Pro Rexan Dumbbell Set 5-85lbs w/stand ($660.00) Power Rack Machine ($399.00) 300lb Olympic weight set w/bar ($169.00) Adjustable Standard Bench ($100.00) Olympic curl bar ($70.00) Olympic Weight Tree ($60.00) Heavy Duty Rubber Mat ($59.95) Olympic spring collars for bar (2) ($14.95) All that for $1500. Just think....at $50/month of gym costs, that's only 2 1/2 years.
ajustana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 135

12-12-2003, 02:34 PM	#4
TheRoyalOne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 321	A good start? That's pretty close to my ultimate goal! I started with two cheap dumbell handles, a curl bar and about 100lbs in plates. Now I find myself buying more plates about as often as I pay the rent! I've since added an adjustable bench with a lat tower and preacher pad. Its not much but it gets the job done. Key thing to remember is no matter what equipment you have, it won't do a single thing for you if you do not use it properly! Bodybuilding is about quality training and proper nutrition. My equipment may not be the gretest, but I do see gains!
	"Know your limits... but never stop trying to exceed them." --Anon.

12-13-2003, 01:44 PM	#5
Chad Cena III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 68	What about a dip, chin station? Gotta love those weighted dips and chins/pulls !!!
	YOU CAN'T SEE ME !!!

12-13-2003, 02:42 PM	#6
SJ69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philly Posts: 1,023 Photos: 1	You need the lat pulldown w/ low row IMHO, in addition to the weights, bench and you could save on dumbells by jumping by 10 rather than 5. I bought 25's - 35's - 45's - 55's at first and that was good for a while, now I;ve been adding the inbetweens, as well as heavier and lighter.
	"I don't like small cars or real big women, but somehow I always find myself in 'em" - KR

12-12-2003, 02:30 PM	#3
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,321 Photos: 4	I'd need more than that. Dumbbells to at least 200 lbs. At least 600 lbs of weights. I don't think you can get a GOOD adjustable bench for $100. I'd also want a better bar than the one that comes with a 300 lb set. I've already bent mine. Better make that $3000.

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