Cheap Weight Sets

BIG FLO · #1 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:04 PM

Hey everyone,

I am looking to get a bench press, along with a few other things. I am looking for a bench, preferably one that can adjust to the incline position, and that comes with a 45 pound bar (the norm). Does anyone know a good website, or store where you can get this, along with a set of weights (45s, 35s, 25s, etc.) for a reasonable price? Also, I'd like to find a set of dumbbells, preferably that bow-flex set that goes from 5 to 52.5 pounds. Anyone know any good resources to get some cheap, but sturdy weights? Just wondering; any help would be appreciated.

Dork8503 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:15 PM

Better off going to some sporting goods store or somthing like that because shipping something like that with a few hundred pounds in weights is going to cost a little bit. I live in Michigan so we have stores like Dicks and Dunums which both carry good deals. Also try wal-mart they sell just about everything.

BIG FLO · #3 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:18 PM

Yeah, I think you're right. That's probably the best idea. Thanks for the tips.

Dork8503 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:26 PM

Depending on where you are from you will have different sporting good chains and things like that. But like i said if you order online your best bet would to just get everything but the weights but when i bought mine, mine came with 2 of everything so i do not know how it would work.

here is walmarts thing for there weights
http://www.walmart.com/search/browse...&catNavId=4134

Dicks Sporting goods
http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/ca...xercisedrop_13

BIG FLO · #5 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:33 PM

Alright, cool. Thanks a lot for those links. I have Dicks and Walmart around where I am from (Massachusetts), so I think I am going to visit those stores in order to avoid the large shipping costs. I appreciate your help.

Noob · #6 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:33 PM

If you're ordering enough stuff though, you may be able to get a deal on shipping. In the past, when I've bought large items online, I've always looked for free shipping when the total dollar amount of the purchase is over a certain amount.

Good luck.

BIG FLO · #7 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:39 PM

I see what you are saying. I will look into that also. I am moving to an apartment in Boston, so right now I am attempting to get some key weights so that I can make a routine where I can workout at home, rather than needing to pay gym fees and trying to make it to the gym every night, which will be tough when I am first starting out on my first real job after college graduation. So I figure a bench press, some dumbbells, chin-up bar, along with doing dips, push-ups, etc. should be sufficient. That along with some good cardio (running) should get my ass in shape.

Clint · #8 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:41 PM

The bowflex dumbells are nice but fucking pricey for the amount fo weight you get. Instead I would just buy some Dumbell Handles (or make some out of pipe and hoseclamps/collars) then you can just put the weight on that you need.

BIG FLO · #9 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

The bowflex dumbells are nice but fucking pricey for the amount fo weight you get. Instead I would just buy some Dumbell Handles (or make some out of pipe and hoseclamps/collars) then you can just put the weight on that you need.

Yeah, I checked the link Dork sent to me and when I saw the price tag (almost 400 bucks) right away I knew I wasn't getting that. It would be way cheaper to just buy some individual dumbbells at different weights or make my own like you said.

Clint · #10 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 11:45 PM

Check out the FAQ thread there are a ton of links for homemade equipment.

400 is way too high. My parents got a set for around 200 or 250 but never used them, so then I took them. Damn I love when they buy exercise equipment, it all eventually becomes mine.