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mars1960 · 03-05-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulfric1

Hi all.

I am considering buying a homegym as i am finding it increasingly difficult to get to the gym due to two young kids and working nights.

Are there any particular brands/types which are better than others?
any links would be good

Opinions please.

If you only have a couple hundred quid i'd forget it.
With that amount of cash a decent bench and some weights and bars would be a better option.

conorn · 03-05-2008, 09:35 PM

I have a small home gym at mine its just free weight but its perfect if your cant make it to the gym i got all the equipment from argos theres quite a good choice of cheap weights in there it deffo worth taking a look.

Reesy · 04-05-2008, 12:47 PM

I've got a home gym. I've only spent about £100 on a bench, bars, dumbbells and plates so it's not the best equipment, but its works.

I squat with dumbbells in each hand. Slightly different technique required to keep your back straight and focus on the legs, but it gives a good pump. Works the traps very nicely too!

Cymru · 12-06-2008, 11:58 PM

Sorry to bump this back up but I was just looking at the weights I got with the bench I mentioned a few posts back and it seems I only got 40kg. They are: 5kg x 4, 2.5kg x 6, 1.25kg x 4. Before I send an email to the place I got it from does the barbell count as a weight? 'Cos I'm sure it weighs similar to 2 5kg plates.

offo · 13-06-2008, 12:09 AM

well the barbell dnt lift itself does it ?

Cymru · 13-06-2008, 12:11 AM

Aye, good point haha

. So that means I'm lifting 10kg more than I think then.

davetherave · 13-06-2008, 12:13 AM

recommend a power rack and sturdy bench, i think i may have pics of my stuff in my journal (page one or two)

need2getbigger · 13-06-2008, 08:18 AM

I train at home using weights and a bench I bought from argos,bought a squat stand and mulit position bench off ebay
argos sell some extra weight plates 5 and 10 kg plates think its £20 for 20 kg,,ie 2 x 10kg or 4 x5 kg..
Cheapest place I found to buy aditinal weight plates was tescos,though i`m not sure if it`s just certain stores that sell them,they also sell the 5ft barbells and dumb bells..

There is one store on ebay where I bought a 6ft bar on 23 of may and still waiting for it to arrive after being promised 48hr delivery,,that company is a joke so if you use ebay be carefull

ghd314 · 13-06-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cymru

Sorry to bump this back up but I was just looking at the weights I got with the bench I mentioned a few posts back and it seems I only got 40kg. They are: 5kg x 4, 2.5kg x 6, 1.25kg x 4. Before I send an email to the place I got it from does the barbell count as a weight? 'Cos I'm sure it weighs similar to 2 5kg plates.

If it was billed as a 50Kg set that it'll either be 1x10Kg Barbell or more likely 1x6 Kg Barbell with 2x2Kg Dumbells which will make up the 50Kg.

03-05-2008, 09:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
conorn basher Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk Posts: 7	Re: Homegyms I have a small home gym at mine its just free weight but its perfect if your cant make it to the gym i got all the equipment from argos theres quite a good choice of cheap weights in there it deffo worth taking a look.

04-05-2008, 12:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Reesy Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 36	Re: Homegyms I've got a home gym. I've only spent about £100 on a bench, bars, dumbbells and plates so it's not the best equipment, but its works. I squat with dumbbells in each hand. Slightly different technique required to keep your back straight and focus on the legs, but it gives a good pump. Works the traps very nicely too!

12-06-2008, 11:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cymru Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 97	Re: Homegyms Sorry to bump this back up but I was just looking at the weights I got with the bench I mentioned a few posts back and it seems I only got 40kg. They are: 5kg x 4, 2.5kg x 6, 1.25kg x 4. Before I send an email to the place I got it from does the barbell count as a weight? 'Cos I'm sure it weighs similar to 2 5kg plates.

13-06-2008, 12:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
offo Welsh Boyo! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,684	Re: Homegyms well the barbell dnt lift itself does it ?

13-06-2008, 12:11 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cymru Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 97	Re: Homegyms Aye, good point haha . So that means I'm lifting 10kg more than I think then.

13-06-2008, 12:13 AM	#22 (permalink)
davetherave f*ck a duck Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 2,489	Re: Homegyms recommend a power rack and sturdy bench, i think i may have pics of my stuff in my journal (page one or two)

13-06-2008, 08:18 AM	#23 (permalink)
need2getbigger gary Join Date: May 2008 Location: Carmarthenshire,,west wales Posts: 1,044 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Homegyms I train at home using weights and a bench I bought from argos,bought a squat stand and mulit position bench off ebay argos sell some extra weight plates 5 and 10 kg plates think its £20 for 20 kg,,ie 2 x 10kg or 4 x5 kg.. Cheapest place I found to buy aditinal weight plates was tescos,though i`m not sure if it`s just certain stores that sell them,they also sell the 5ft barbells and dumb bells.. There is one store on ebay where I bought a 6ft bar on 23 of may and still waiting for it to arrive after being promised 48hr delivery,,that company is a joke so if you use ebay be carefull