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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 135
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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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Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 135
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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. |
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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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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: So.Cal.
Posts: 321
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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! |
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"Know your limits... but never stop trying to exceed them." --Anon.
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 68
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What about a dip, chin station? Gotta love those weighted dips and chins/pulls !!!
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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.
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Re: What would you buy for the ultimate home gym?
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I would basically have everything a "real gym" would have, but of course only one of each piece. |
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