Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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echohype
echohype
Posts: 57
Joined: 2003/08/27
United States
2003/08/29, 08:23 PM
Ok right now I have a weider home gym set, but I'm thinking about getting a flat/incline/decline bench set, preacher curls, leg extension sort of thing.

Is this model a good one to get >> http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1269367&cp=710956.710958.693996&page=3&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family

If not could you recommend one?

Also, what barbell set for all purpose needs, bench, squat, etc.

Thanks!
jbennett
jbennett
Posts: 1,558
Joined: 2001/02/28
United States
2003/08/29, 09:59 PM
I work out at home and I have BodySolid equipment. The weights I use are Barbell brand weights (Olympic weights and bar). Here's a pic of what I have:

http://www.powerlinefitness.com/GymsRacks/PPR178.html

I also have the lat pulldown and cable row attatchments, as well as a bench (flat/incline/decline) with leg curl/extention attachment.

The gym you're looking at is OK and the price seems decent. I personally NEED a squat rack and a sturdy cage with catch bars to lift 350+ without a spotter. If you think it will fulfill all of your needs, then by all means go get it. If it doesn't, look elsewhere.

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--JBennett
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"Pain is only weakness leaving the body."
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echohype
echohype
Posts: 57
Joined: 2003/08/27
United States
2003/08/29, 10:05 PM
thanks jbennett, I appreciate the help! I think I'll grab this as it has some upsides, and I can always get a specific squat cage if need be in the future.

thanks for your help!