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Home gym recommendations for me
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:36 pm
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:36 pm
I have a 20x20 insulated metal building fully wired, etc., that I use solely as my office with plenty of room to spare. My wife already has a treadmill there, and I'm looking to get a weight/resistance training set.
I'm not fat- 6'1" 190 pounds- and I'll lose weight during the summer due to my work and easily get down to 180'ish, but I want to tone up since I've started offroad running on our land. (The midsection seems more susceptible to packing on the inches alot easier nowadays.)
I'm not a total newbie to weight training. I played sports and lifted every day because of it, but with that said, what weight/resistance training setup would you recommend a starting person like me to purchase without breaking the bank and going full-blown "gear queer newbie"? I guess I would say my budget could be $1000, but "more with less" is always great, and I'm not opposed to spending a good bit more- just not thousands more.
Joining a gym is not an option or interest right now due to time constraints and lack of options, but make no mistake, I'm dead set on starting a lifting/cardio regimen to get in optimal shape. I'm not interested in going full "swoll daddy," right now. I also realize that, just like with most other things in life, there's not a "$1000 magic bullet" of a machine that encompasses all of the possible needs that a fitness-minded person has (Or is it?).
I was leaning towards getting a tried and true free weight set with flat/incline bench and barbell set with a leg curl bench attachment, but thought that perhaps some of the single-source resistance/weight lifting units would be better? I just don't know... I don't even really know what to call those things.
What say you?
And thanks in advance for any help and info you can afford me; I really appreciate it.
I'm not fat- 6'1" 190 pounds- and I'll lose weight during the summer due to my work and easily get down to 180'ish, but I want to tone up since I've started offroad running on our land. (The midsection seems more susceptible to packing on the inches alot easier nowadays.)
I'm not a total newbie to weight training. I played sports and lifted every day because of it, but with that said, what weight/resistance training setup would you recommend a starting person like me to purchase without breaking the bank and going full-blown "gear queer newbie"? I guess I would say my budget could be $1000, but "more with less" is always great, and I'm not opposed to spending a good bit more- just not thousands more.
Joining a gym is not an option or interest right now due to time constraints and lack of options, but make no mistake, I'm dead set on starting a lifting/cardio regimen to get in optimal shape. I'm not interested in going full "swoll daddy," right now. I also realize that, just like with most other things in life, there's not a "$1000 magic bullet" of a machine that encompasses all of the possible needs that a fitness-minded person has (Or is it?).
I was leaning towards getting a tried and true free weight set with flat/incline bench and barbell set with a leg curl bench attachment, but thought that perhaps some of the single-source resistance/weight lifting units would be better? I just don't know... I don't even really know what to call those things.
What say you?
And thanks in advance for any help and info you can afford me; I really appreciate it.
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Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:51 pm to Bigbee Hills
Gymnastics rings
Large parallel bars
Large parallel bars
Posted on 3/18/19 at 3:52 pm to Bigbee Hills
Some version of a power rack/squat stand, barbell, adjustable bench and weights will give you the most bang for your buck and versatility.
Those 4 things alone are the core of a solid routine that will put on a lot of muscle. You can get all your muscle groups with that for a minimal footprint. Oh, and get horse stall mats so you don't destroy the floor.
Those 4 things alone are the core of a solid routine that will put on a lot of muscle. You can get all your muscle groups with that for a minimal footprint. Oh, and get horse stall mats so you don't destroy the floor.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 4:05 pm to Bigbee Hills
I've got a barbell with up to 300 pounds of weights, adjustable bench, squat/bench rack and dumbells that go up to 80 pounds a piece. All for less than 1,000 at Dicks.
Posted on 3/18/19 at 4:22 pm to Bigbee Hills
weight cage (~500)
flat bench (~100)
Good 28mm barbell (Rogue boneyard) (~100-150)
Set of weights that include 4 45's, 2 25's, 2 10's, 2 5's, 2 2.5's, (~150-200)(used on craigslist)
TRX system or rings (<100)
resistance bands (50)
foam roller (10)
lacrosse ball (5)
horse stall mats from tractor supply (80-150)
I think that's around 1200.
Later on add
sandbags
powerblocks dumbbells
pulley machine
dip bars
flat bench (~100)
Good 28mm barbell (Rogue boneyard) (~100-150)
Set of weights that include 4 45's, 2 25's, 2 10's, 2 5's, 2 2.5's, (~150-200)(used on craigslist)
TRX system or rings (<100)
resistance bands (50)
foam roller (10)
lacrosse ball (5)
horse stall mats from tractor supply (80-150)
I think that's around 1200.
Later on add
sandbags
powerblocks dumbbells
pulley machine
dip bars
This post was edited on 3/18/19 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 3/18/19 at 7:21 pm to Bigbee Hills
Rogue
Titan
Rep Fitness
Will be your go too
For barbells and plates spend the money on Rogue
Dumbbells 35,50 and 70 any hex does the trick, we got ours at academy
Kettle bells I have my 53lbs from onnit and my 35lbs from Rally
Don’t get the cheap ones
Titan
Rep Fitness
Will be your go too
For barbells and plates spend the money on Rogue
Dumbbells 35,50 and 70 any hex does the trick, we got ours at academy
Kettle bells I have my 53lbs from onnit and my 35lbs from Rally
Don’t get the cheap ones
This post was edited on 3/18/19 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 3/20/19 at 5:28 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:
Set of weights that include 4 45's, 2 25's, 2 10's, 2 5's, 2 2.5's, (~150-200)(used on craigslist)
I tried to go this route without success. Anything worth a shite was a multi hour drive away. I ditched that plan and found a new 360 lb set including bar on eBay for less than a dollar a pound with free shipping. Not Rogue quality but good enough for my needs.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 11:17 am to Jim Rockford
On the topic of working out at home, any recommendations on resistance bands and home workouts/stretching routines? I'm looking to incorporate more stretching into my daily routine.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 1:09 pm to thedentist45
"On the topic of working out at home, any recommendations on resistance bands and home workouts/stretching routines? I'm looking to incorporate more stretching into my daily routine"
I really like the quality of my Rouge
I really like the quality of my Rouge
Posted on 3/27/19 at 1:26 pm to Bigbee Hills
save the money and just go get a gym membership, its easier and you will be more motivated to go because of the social aspect of being around other people
Posted on 3/27/19 at 1:39 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:it's usually not quality. It's usually size and weight that is the issue. I have 2 45lb Caps that came from dicks. Very different diameter than my standard plates. I only use them as the last plates.
360 lb set including bar on eBay for less than a dollar a pound with free shipping. Not Rogue quality but good enough for my needs
Posted on 3/28/19 at 10:08 am to thedentist45
EliteFTS has a sale on their bands right now. They’re one of the top recommended brands for bands.
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