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Old 28-04-2008, 01:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 28-04-2008, 01:45 PM   #2 (permalink)
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in terms of opinion, nothing stops you getting a cheapy bench with a leg extension on it then use dumbbells and barbells for the rest, thats my current situation and ive made alot more progress than in the gym, but i think thats more down to motivational changes really

get my bench from argos, £30, flat and incline for chest workouts and then a simple leg extension on the end

the leg extension has a weight limit of 35kg but ive got him to 60kg so far with no issues

the only problem is then is paying out a good £100 for weight plates to make sure you arent limited, theres nothing more irritating than being able to lift more than you got
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Old 28-04-2008, 01:48 PM   #3 (permalink)
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theres nothing more irritating than being able to lift more than you got
Lol was thinking that myself
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Old 28-04-2008, 02:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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aye its the problem i first faced, but ended up being given 200kg weights for nout so im now free of that problem hehe

what prices are you looking for buddy?
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Old 28-04-2008, 02:14 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Well up to £200ish, I have been looking on flebay plenty on there but p&p is a bitch!!!
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Old 28-04-2008, 02:19 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Homegyms
power rack is a must for a home gym, you can do EVERYTHING in them, plus you can push yourself safely too, because of the safety bars etc.
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Old 28-04-2008, 02:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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completely agree with the power rack, but i dont think they come with the weights etc

im sure though at the end of the day free weights are the way to go, assisted by a power rack if you can afford it, i mean you can get a home gym but they are so limited to their workouts
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Old 28-04-2008, 03:46 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Power rack, PROPER flat / inc / upright bench (ie not from Argos!), BB, adjustable DB set, plates, hi-lo pulley attachment for power rack. Done. 600-800 all in for decent quality kit.

for example heres a rack with chin and dip bars, option of a hi pulley. BodySolid kit is not the worlds best BUT we had a BodySoild rack in Results Gym for 3 years, used by everyone for everything (including pin pulls way over 300kg, heavy squats etc) with no problems at all. As far as I know its still there another 2 years on

This is the one we had...

http://www.gymratz.co.uk/weight-trai...nt/item453.htm

but it is no longer available :( I'm sure bs will have replaced it with something v similar, have a look.

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I've got one of them Racks.

I've dropped 230k on the pins before now and still ok.
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thats the point though, i think you better start saving lol
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I used to have one of these till i ran out of space in the house

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWERTEC-WORKB...QQcmdZViewItem

This one isnt mine but there a good solid bit of kit
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I ordered this: http://www.connection-fitness.co.uk/...740/index.aspx - the other day, should be getting it Saturday. Any good? :confused:
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seems good for the price!

dont think yourll be able to do squats from it though so you may have to use dumbbells for your squats, but there are other ways around it

includes 50kg of weights i think i read

nice buy, good luck setting up dude!
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seems good for the price!

dont think yourll be able to do squats from it though so you may have to use dumbbells for your squats, but there are other ways around it

includes 50kg of weights i think i read

nice buy, good luck setting up dude!
Aye, looks abit complicated to set up doesn't it, it shall be my task for the bank holiday weekend

Are squats with dumbbells harder to do in terms of trying to keep both arms steady?
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i wouldn't say so no

i mean when it comes to squatting its only my legs im focusing on, your arms, once the weight is picked up, dont really become an issue
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