a good weight set?

[ivan-bam]

is there any brands that sell a kinda of a package deal like bench and dumbells etc. a whole weight set? and the web sites


thanks

 

[hunto]

is there any brands that sell a kinda of a package deal like bench and dumbells etc. a whole weight set? and the web sites


thanks

I believe Sears sells a complete weight set, and usually in stock. I cite Sears because just about every town has one. Academy will sell weight sets too, and individual plates, and benches. Walmart sells plates, and they usually carry a cheap barbell as well.

 

[chia]

What's the budget and how serious are you about training?

For the cost of about 2 years gym membership, you could get one of these sets:

Weight Sets

Which is all you really need.

 

[Tosa]

What's the budget and how serious are you about training?

For the cost of about 2 years gym membership, you could get one of these sets:

Weight Sets

Which is all you really need.

Assuming we're looking at the same thing, it'd be an excellent start. In addition to the set, you'd probably want some smaller plates, (either 5kg, 2.5kg and 1.25kgs plates or 10lbs, 5lbs and 2.5lbs). And you'd probably find, at least for deadlifts, that you'd quickly want more than the 255lbs that come with the set.

If you went with this set, the next step would be stands or sawhorses for squatting. The stands can be homemade, which if a halfway decent handyman should be no problem.

Additionaly, check classifieds and craigslist, I've heard that you can often get a good deal on a barbell & weights.

 

[MatterOverMind]

Most sporting goods stores carry weight sets. Get an Olympic set (2" diameter, not 1").

The ones you buy at these types of store aren't the greatest quality, but it'll get you started. If you only want to buy once and have something that will last you a lifetime, the Hi-Temp sets that Chia linked would be an excellent option.

 

[Oblivian]

Most sporting goods stores carry weight sets. Get an Olympic set (2" diameter, not 1").

The ones you buy at these types of store aren't the greatest quality, but it'll get you started. If you only want to buy once and have something that will last you a lifetime, the Hi-Temp sets that Chia linked would be an excellent option.

Agreed. If you look at a local or semi-local discount sporting good store, you can get a 300 lbs olympic set (w/ barbell) for $150-$200. The bar isn't the best, but it will last until you start consistently deadlifting and/or squatting high weights.

My progression was as follows. I had a shitty bench which you could probably get at a garage sale. I then bought the 300 lbs weight set which will get you started. You won't be able to back squat at first, but you'll be able to front squat. Once I got a bit more money, I got 2 horse stall mats for $35 each and a set of 45 lbs bumper plates for around $200. I finally saved up a bit more and bought a sumo rack for around $350 and some more weights. I'm pretty sure I'll be set for a while until I need to buy a new bar.

Basically, you can get started with around $250 if you find a good sports store. You can end up having a fully functional gym after a couple years with another $750 investment. Trust me, it's worth it for the convenience and independence of lifting at home.

 

[plugchop]

Additionaly, check classifieds and craigslist, I've heard that you can often get a good deal on a barbell & weights.

^ This.

You'd be surprised how many chicks make their fiances get rid of perfectly good weights when they move in together. I just picked up another 300 lbs of barely used olympic plates for $100 a couple of weeks ago.

Most ads will have some ridiculous price for a huge lot of stuff (including ab rockers and exercise bikes and other things you probably have no interest in), but just e-mail them and ask them to split it up.

Don't offer more than $0.50 per pound on weights.