Where is a good store to buy free weights and how much do they cost on average?

KittenTamer91

I'm getting tired of using weight machines at the gym. I keep going to the gym hoping for a chance to use free weights (I live in a populated area) but all the men are hogging them along with a few women lol. Not to mention the free weight section stinks as in "grab the febreeze" type of stink. I would rather use my own free weights and at home. Any suggestions where to get them for a good price?

lishie_rebooted

New they're at least 1$/lb, used can be cheaper.

Dicks sporting goods, modells, walmart, sports authority, target

bulk_n_cut

get the bowflex 552 or 1090 ones on craigslist. theyre amazing, thats all ive been using since day one

strong_curves

I just recently ordered the Bowflex 552 adjustable weights, they're pretty pricey tho.

ecjim

You can get used exercise equipment cheap, if you are patient - I set up a home gym with Olympic bars -dumbbells- lots of weight - squat rack - a power rack - Craiglist - yard sales- pawn shops are good places to look

Sutnak

buy used plates, usually 50c/lb. Get a GOOD quality barbell though. $150-300 from a place like Rogue Fitness.
Avoid the Cap/Weider barbells.

LessthanKris

If you do not mind changing weights there is a very affordable set from Gold's Gym at Walmart and they sell extra plates to add to them.

ruby70

I also have the bowflex adjustable dumbbells 552. I love them! They are pricey but worth it and do not take up much space. I ordered on Amazon Prime and they were shipped to me no cost. They are really great.

c50blvdbabe

Academy Sports

astrampe

Amazon or Costco....Got a set with 10-30 lbs dumbells from Costco for around $200 CAD - including the stand....

KittenTamer91

Thank you! I was considering canceling my gym membership then buying some free weights and exercising at home instead. These are all great brand/location suggestions.

LovelyIvy466

I hate to say it, but Walmart has the best deals, even over Amazon or any big box store, unless you're buying used, which is the best way to get a deal.

marissafit06

Play it again sports is a good place for used weights.

KittenTamer91

LovelyIvy466 wrote: »

I hate to say it, but Walmart has the best deals, even over Amazon or any big box store, unless you're buying used, which is the best way to get a deal.

^this

Jennloella

I bought Ivanko bar and plates online, and got my rack at a sports store. It was worth it to me, I didn't want the cheapy sets they had at sports authority