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Home gym equipment suggestions
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:40 pm
by Asao
I am looking to make a simple workout setup at home. Does anyone have any suggestions on what brands are good? I already have a bench and adj dumbbells, so I am looking for maybe a power rack/barbell setup to start with.
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:50 pm
by DaCookie
If you already have a bench it limits you to what I was gonna suggest.I have this thing which is a bench but also a squat rack.It's really nice.Just about fits me under the bar and im 5'11 or 6ft.
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 11:02 pm
by Asao
I'm open to getting a new bench. Mine doesn't decline. What were you going to suggest?
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 1:32 am
by scump
i have a powertek powercage + adjustable bench.
the cage is brilliant, cant fault it (has room for more attachments) could do with a few lower pins aswell. The bench is ok it is a incline/decline one, sometimes i just wish i had a solid flat one though, but this will come in handy when i start BP for the incline/decline presses.
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:41 am
by RobRegish
You're starting in the right place!
I personally have a powercage (forget the brand). It has 2" hole spacings but 1" are ideal. If going high end, you can get Elite Fiteness' stuff:
https://www.flexcart.com/members/eliteft ... D&pid=2473
Slide an adjustable bench in there and you're good to go.
Other solid additions:
DRAGGING SLED
https://www.flexcart.com/members/eliteft ... m=PD&pid=8
HIP BELT
IRONMIND HIP BELT
https://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmi ... umber=1220
SPUD SQUAT BELT
https://www.flexcart.com/members/eliteft ... D&pid=1595
If you do order either one, I highly suggest getting the Ironmind loading pin, which can be found here and makes loading/unloading a snap:
15" LOADING PIN
https://www6.mailordercentral.com/ironmi ... ber=1314-C
I'd shop Craig's List first, you never know what you'll find on there at a bargain. Hank! picked up a hip belt for like $35!!