Cheap Weight Sets

[Dork8503]

wish i would have known you 3 months ago, i just sold a brand new boxflew for 250, i know thats a crack head price but i was moving and had no room for it at all so it jhad to go. If you look at Dicks weblink i put some of that shit has free shipping. But i will tell you before you go pay for weight, not the bench just weights in general, they got for about 50 cents a pound, dont pay that much more then that. Some places charge almost a dollar a pound because they dont think people really care.

[Dork8503]

Also until you save up more money or until your sure about what you want, go to your local gym or college and get a membership, sometimes they can be costly but there worth it because you can do it all you want. Like i pay 70 every 4 months but they have everything you can think of. Its at my college, they have racket ball and tennis courts and a seperate place with punching bags and all that good stuff to train for mma or karate. So that might be something worth checking out.

[BIG FLO]

Hey Dork,

I have been lifting for a long time at a local gym, so I know all of the types of equipment and all that stuff. The thing is, I am moving to a new place and starting a job and all that, and it would be more convenient for me to have my own set of weights so that I am able to work out at home rather than having to pay for the gym membership and being in a crowded gym (I hate waiting to use equipment). I'll be able to create a good routine and incorporate all the major muscle groups with the use of a bench, some dumbbells, and also a chin-up bar and maybe a few other things. With that equipment along with going running consistently, I'll stay in shape. I'll probably head to Dick's in the near future and check out the equipment there. This is the first time I will actually be buying my own equipment, so I'm glad you told me about the 50 cent per pound thing. I'll remember that.

[Dork8503]

i just bought 2 95lbs curls and one place wanted 90 dollars for each and i was like screw that, but ended up paying 54 for each

[Clint]

Originally Posted by sretchin

Hey Dork,

I have been lifting for a long time at a local gym, so I know all of the types of equipment and all that stuff. The thing is, I am moving to a new place and starting a job and all that, and it would be more convenient for me to have my own set of weights so that I am able to work out at home rather than having to pay for the gym membership and being in a crowded gym (I hate waiting to use equipment). I'll be able to create a good routine and incorporate all the major muscle groups with the use of a bench, some dumbbells, and also a chin-up bar and maybe a few other things. With that equipment along with going running consistently, I'll stay in shape. I'll probably head to Dick's in the near future and check out the equipment there. This is the first time I will actually be buying my own equipment, so I'm glad you told me about the 50 cent per pound thing. I'll remember that.

I'm not sure what your goals are but you might want to consider a power rack so that you can safely do squats and whatnot by yourself. It also makes benching by yourself easier.

Another option entirely would be to get Never Gymless and use the methods in it to keep in shape. This is effectively what I am doing since I will also be moving into an apartment in the city, although I am adding some stuff because I can. So I have decided that all of my equipment must fit in out coat closet. Here is what I am taking (or buying):
For Never Gymless:
* Power bands - http://www.ironwoodyfitness.com/ is the cheapest but these can still get a bit pricey but not bad compared to weights and benches and whatnot

* A Chin up bar - I'll be getting one that doesn't fuck up your door since I'm renting

* An 8lb Medicine Ball - For some of the circuits

* A Jump rope

Not needed for the plan but I'm taking anyways:
* My bowflex dumbells - I have them why not

* A Semi-Homemade Sandbag - Cheap, Effective, and fun

* A homemade dragging sled - I made mine out of a snow saucer and a stap with an 's' hook

* Grippers - I like grip work

The book explains how to progess in strength using the equipment I listed and increasingly difficult bodyweight exercises like 1 handed pushups, 1 legged squats, 1 handed chin ups (god I hope to be able to do these one day), etc