Home Gyms

[Stickboy]

Looking at these for the last few weeks, mainly because I have trouble making it to the gym due to my job. (acft dispatcher, hours change week to week, basically one week nights, next days, nights etc.)

Any recommendations? I don't think any will really make up for the gym, but would like to work on when I can't make it because the gyms hours and mine do not mesh. Not worried about cost so much as quality.

 

[diezel]

if you want to build size stay away from stuff like total body,oe soloflex or any of that stuff..you should get yourself a good bench,that is adjustable for flat and incline,and also a pair of dumbells, both of these you should get with a fair amount of plates...and then as you increase in size purchase more plates

 

[Scotty the Body]

I agree, go with a good squat rack with plenty of adjustments and a incline/flat/decline bench along with some good old iron plates. You may also want to check your local bargin finder for some good deals.

 

[Quiksilver4917]

I think a good flat bench is your best bet

 

[Quiksilver4917]

it should be good for you

 

[Quiksilver4917]

you may want to go with some good free weights

 

[Shmoo]

A good incline/flat/decline bench, don`t buy a flat bench, there is just so much more you can do on a incline/flat/decline bench. A quality powerrack is a must especially if you workout alone and a good variety of free weights.

 

[Stickboy]

Ok, thanks for the inputs. I was looking at the Body Solid machines (among others), but might go for something a bit more complete. Still looking around, but you guys/gals confirmed what I was thinking - real gym type equipment is what to get.

On the other note, my wife wants a bowflex for toning - can't talk her out of it, so we'll probably end up with one at some point. Unless, I can convince her she can still tone up on a regular (read: what I want to get) machine(s)

 

[seyone]

I agree with shmoo on the power rack, get one.
my only problem with a home gym is that I could never stay motivated just lifting in my room. I always need someone aroun so i'll feel like a pussy if I don't give it my all.

 

[oldfart]

I started building my home gym seven years ago. Made lots of expensive mistakes along the way. A squat rack with a quality cable system is the best place to start. Add an adjustable bench and some free weights and you're on your way. I strongly suggest people stay away from the all in one packages. Buy seperate pieces of equipment that you have actually tested. If you think assembling a multistage unit is a pain, it's worse when you need to unassemble, repackage and return to the manufacturer.
good luck.

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[Arnold]

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[DRLICKALOTUS]

i bought a weider power rack at sams which includes the adjustable squat rack and bench and cable system and 300 lbs of free wieghts for about 400 dollars well worth the money. i havent found much i couldnt do that i could do in a gym. Other than look at the ladies

 

[craig777]

I got a Pacific Fitness home gym, I believe it is the Del Mar with the extra set of weights and the leg press attachment. It is a really nice home gym, but cost about $4000. If I did it over I would do like it has been said and get a squat rack with an incline bench and some weights and dumbbells. It would be a great deal cheaper, but what I have is really nice if you want to spend the money. Your wife would like it also I would believe.