Raz

OK, So I got myself a home gym now I would like suggestions for any equipment I may need, perhaps something that as been beneficial to yourself, please pass coment.

I will list what I have so far and what I'm planning to pruchase:

bench, stationary bike, 2 standard barbells, an olympic bar, dumbbells, squat rack, puch bag attached to pull-up bar (hopefully, may not be possible), floor mat, stationary ball (big, inflatable one), stretch bands, soft pillow (for soft tissue work), 2x20's plates, 2x15's, 2x10's, 2x5's. (that weight is very challenging for now, eventually I will buy some more 10's and 20's.)

I did some deadlifts and bench just trying it out yesterday, and I got those blisters on my hands like mad, should I wear gloves I read it is best not too? Do I need a belt, for heavy squats, deds, bench, rows etc? Also, I will be working out without footwear so I don't tread muck in. Is this safe?

Thanks, Raz

PS. workout coming soon

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

Samo

Sounds like you have enough stuff to make some good progress if you approach your workouts correctly.

I would just get used to not wearing gloves as one day you might lose them or forget to take them to the gym and you will suffer. Your hands will get used to the pain and tuffen. This is up to you though.

Always wear footwear when you are training with weights!

Doublebase

I disagree with that. Squag doesn't and neither did Arnold.

Raz

I do recall that guy sayin he doesn't wear footwear and a few ppl sayin that barefoot workouts rule. thanks about the gloves, I'l keep at it without them. What about a lifting belt? When I Squat and Deadlift my lower back burns like hell, would a belt help? How about straps too will they help out in anyway?

additional things I thought of:

Kettlebells for more functional work, any good these things? Worth the money?

On the topic of functional lifting, I'm gonna try and get hold of some kegs and sangbags, for some GPP work on my off days during the summer.

Posters!!! I also need some cool posters to stick up on the bare walls

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

KelJu

I also need this. I need some really great posters of Arnold, Lee Priest, and Jessica Alba.


Who knows of some really good poster sites. Most sites are too expensive.

rmcfar

most university's have poster fares once a semester. you can get some wall sized posters for real cheap at those.

maybe its just in canada though i have no idea about the states

"When i was 15 years old, i took all of my clothes off and looked in the mirror. When i stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need 20 inch arms to match the rest of me." -Arnold

yuppy

or just goto hobby lobby and get the biggest mirrors they have on sale.

get paid son

Samo

Wow, I never knew that, I am just a cautious person I think I will always wear footwear when I train. But, each man/woman to thier own.

StanUk

I used to read misc.fitness.weights on google and there was one guy on there who would always rave on about how great kettlebells were. I've never used them myself but depending on your goals they might have a place in your training program. Might be worth having a read about them here: http://www.kbnj.com/

A couple good poster sites by the way: www.pushposters.co.uk and www.allposters.com I think there are some weightlifting ones on there, definatly on the allposters one There Uk based aswell so delivery will be cheap for you.

Raz

Thanks man, that helps alot!!!

Neway twas my 18th on the 21st n my mum n dad bought me gloves and belt for my gym So Should I wear these at all or should I just save em for the bitch arse clients?

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

Raz

Ordered a squat rack today too, can't wait!!!!!

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

Yanick

things that you need? or things that will allow you to do more stuff?

as far as things you need, its as simple are an oly bar, weights, a rack and maybe a bench.

things that i would have in my own gym that you haven't listed. a dip station, weight belt, bumper plates, trap bar, log barbell or w/e its called, kettlebells, safety squat bar and a buffalo bar (the thicker one, forget the name.)

"...we have to remember that training is a complicated dance of stimuli and response. Our goal is to understand how to manipulate the stimuli in order to evoke the responses we desire." -Nathan J. Polenchek

Raz

Yanick thanks so much!

Comments on what you listed: I would love a dip/pull up station, atm it may consume too much space or even worse not fit in the garage plus these things are pretty pricey and is it needed that much? Weight belt - Am I missing much? Convince me If you dare! (-: I may be buying an Olympic set, quite expensive but worth the doh, including bar and bumper plates. trap bar I'l look into. Kettlebells I'm re-searching. buffalo bar-price/pro's/con's?

Additional things; I got myself a wrist curler/strengthener. pretty damn handy, only 10kg added and it gave my forearms an immense pump. Head harness are not too expensive may pick up one of those.

Still no feedback on the gloves/belt! I may just wipe my arse with them!

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

Yanick

dips/pull ups are a staple in my routine almost as important to me as bench/squat. but thats a personal preference as i just want to be able to bang out a set of dips with a hundred added lbs on me. i love seeing big guys doing calisthenics like they are easy.

weight belt, i meant the one with a chain that allows you to add weight to bw exercises. you could always ghetto rig something or hold a db but as you get stronger a weight belt becomes a necessity.

oly lifting is that i personally enjoy doing and if my situation allowed me to create my own gym a lifting platform and bumper plates would be the core of my gym.

buffalo bar is just a thicker bar. once again you can ghetto rig something onto a standard bar to make the handle thicker so its not really necessary.

i just want to re-iterate that everything i mentioned is not really necessary but allows you to do different things and keep your training interesting. if you are just looking for some basic stuff to get in good shape and stay there, there is not point in sinking a boatload of money into a home gym. all you really need is a bar, weight, a bench and a squat rack/cage. i just have a vision of a perfect home gym in my head that i will build someday when i have my own house.

"...we have to remember that training is a complicated dance of stimuli and response. Our goal is to understand how to manipulate the stimuli in order to evoke the responses we desire." -Nathan J. Polenchek

Raz

Agreed on most of that! Excellent input, much appreciated!!!

Oooooo, invite me to your gym, this is nearly my idea of heaven too. We both have a vision, let's head for the light little buddy!!!

First, please tell me would you purchase gloves and/or a belt for your gym?

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

Yanick

i might keep a belt around for when i get stronger but not gloves, or straps.

"...we have to remember that training is a complicated dance of stimuli and response. Our goal is to understand how to manipulate the stimuli in order to evoke the responses we desire." -Nathan J. Polenchek

Raz

Thanks for all your help Yanick, gr8 that! I luv your sig too, awesome man!!

Cow Pimp - If you don't train your legs you're a dumbfuck. I'm not going to elaborate on why. If it isn't obvious to you, then you deserve the marginal results that you get and hideously unbalanced/injury prone physique that you will build.

juggernaut

I didnt see any 45s. I dont wear gloves. I dont like them.

Yanick

no problem bro. i'm envious of your home gym already, can't stand the idiots in the gym day and day out.

his location says he's from the UK so he's probably listing it in kg's. just a guess though

"...we have to remember that training is a complicated dance of stimuli and response. Our goal is to understand how to manipulate the stimuli in order to evoke the responses we desire." -Nathan J. Polenchek