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Home gym en route. Need advice...

FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/04/06, 04:23 PM I'm purchasing the following tomorrow: Marcy Power 10 Rack Weight Bench. http://www.ccsports-online.co.uk/marcy-power-10-rack-weight-bench.-p-1545.html Now I am unsure as to what weights I should purchase and where from. I assume olympic weights w/ BB&DB's? This may sound like a very stupid question for some, but I have no knowledge whatsoever of what weights/bars are better than others. Appreciated -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2007/04/06, 04:33 PM My answer would be whatever you can afford and have room for. I'd love an Oly bar and plates, but no room for them, nor can I afford them. Check out a second hand shop. There is always weights in there for sale, especailly following New Years. ha. Also, I suggest getting metal plates instead of the cement filled vinyl ones. t
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/04/06, 04:59 PM get olympic weights, and maybe research a power rack not a rack stand/.....i.e. also called a cage one on a US site for 349 american however its a good starting point reguardless, however I have found I am limited by not have a cage, i have almost the same set up minus the lat attachment
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/04/07, 06:51 AM I cant find any stores near where I live unfortunately which will mean paying full price...grr. Jay, I can squat out of this one as I am also short of room. Cross trainer in their too. Man, never figured buying a home gym setup would be so difficult. -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
drquack11223 Posts: 94 Joined: 2007/01/09	2007/04/07, 12:37 PM once you get it all together, it will be soooo worth it. it'll be something you will be able to use for a LONG time
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/04/13, 07:06 PM I'm installing my gym upstairs but now I'm worried about the pressure on the floor. The gym weighs 71kg and I have a 150kg weight stack. Plus my weight of 85kg. Thats a total 306kg and a crosstrainer @ approx 70kg. Is that too much for an upstairs room? This is the only free room. It all arrives Monday so any information would be appreciated. -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
jaytori129 Posts: 657 Joined: 2006/11/14	2007/04/14, 12:13 PM dunno check your codes and construction
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2007/04/14, 12:57 PM Sorry Jay, but where can I aquire such details? ============ Quoting from jaytori129: dunno check your codes and construction ============= -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
brandon7 Posts: 89 Joined: 2004/05/18	2007/04/24, 07:26 PM Just a heads up... I looked at many sites and found what appears to be a great deal. 255 lbs. metal plates (EZ grip).. 45 lbs. Olympic bar.. spring collars.. All together... 180 bucks over at Amazon.com