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2001/01/12, 12:27 AM
I have a bench that has the bar bell rest at the head, is adjustable for doing incline presses, etc. leg curl attachment, and fly attachments.
I have three bars, two standard length and one I cut shorter for doing close grip exercises. and five dumbbells, two for curls, two for flys, and one for tricep extensions (different weight for curls, flys and extension)
I started with a 110lb set of plates, and have been adding as I have progressed, buying couples of 25 plates, couples of ten, couples of 5, etc. The next purchase is for a couple of 50 pound plates.
Your looking at around $60 for the bench, and about $30 for you first bar set. But you don't have to run out and buy everything at once. You could start off doing dumbell exercises, using chairs and a home made flat bench, then buy the barbell set, and/or bench.
There are total gym systems on the market. I saw one at Costco for $299.99 which includes other attachments such as for dips, chinups, etc. Which, once I'm completely certain that I will continue (Like when I've been working out for a year- 2 months left to go!) I'll make that purchase.
Hope this helps some. Cheers
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