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Lozm1980
Lozm1980 Posts: 22
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Hi girls

Looking to set up properly for SL 5x5 at home. Does this look like all I will need?

http://www.gymdirect.com.au/item/Half-Rack-+-Bench-+-100kg-Barbell-Dumbbell-set-Package-Deal/223.htm

Cheers
Loz

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  • girlie100
    girlie100 Posts: 646 Member
    The bar is not an Olympic bar, only 10kg instead of the 20kg 7ft bar but rack, bench and barbell with weights is all you need.

    Find out what the max load on the bar is and make sure you are happy with it and also the max weight plate sizes to enable you to get the max out of the bar, but a nice set
  • inkysmurf
    inkysmurf Posts: 168
    Hello

    I work out at home - got a bench/squat thing with a pretty basic home bar off gumtree - the only problem I have is that my bar is now full (bought a few sets of 10kg plates to add along the way eeek happy bunny here)

    Most important thing is to check what the max weight your bar will take is and can you buy more weight plates when needed?

    I have a very light aluminum bar and started with 5kg (bar not counted as its nothing) for squats/deadlifts and 2.5kgs for ohp/bench/row

    Happy lifting x
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
    If that's your budget, I would look for a power cage and Olympic weights. A quick eBay search turned up a bunch of power cages for $500 or under with free shipping, and Olympic weight sets are pretty easy to find on Craigslist and garage sales.

    The only thing that worries me about that squat rack is that it doesn't have safety catches. As long as you never plan to fail a squat, that's not a problem.
  • Amazing1985RSD
    Amazing1985RSD Posts: 280
    I don't like that thing. I t just doesn't look completely practical for our purposes.

    Check these out:

    Squat rack:
    http://www.amazon.com/Power-Squat-Deadlift-Bench-Racks/dp/B004UMM4QC/ref=pd_sxp_grid_i_0_0

    Flat bench:
    http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Club-Ironman-Imc-77-Bench/dp/B000OPIIJQ/ref=sr_1_51?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1375632025&sr=1-51&keywords=flat+bench

    Best barbells:
    http://www.eleikosport.se/en/47/product.aspx?ac=112-0150&cn=1

    or

    http://www.pendlay.com/Pendlay-LB-Bars_c_308.html

    Bumper plates:
    http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-bumper-plates-by-hi-temp.php

    Iron plates:
    http://www.roguefitness.com/york-legacy-iron-plates.php?SID=gnoti8nf49f44i0n0sl27aem87

    Something like these things is what I would shop for if I were to invest in setting up a home gym.

    Here, Rip explains how to shop for barbells in order to ensure longevity:
    http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site/video/platform_is_your_bar_straight


    He also has a section in his book, SSBBT3 that explains how to set up a home gym. It may interest you if you wanna get completely geeked out on this stuff.

    Good luck!
  • Lozm1980
    Lozm1980 Posts: 22
    Thanks for your feedback everyone:) Will be sure to research your suggestions before I purchase my home gym. Very exciting. Thanks agin!
    Loz
  • Lozm1980
    Lozm1980 Posts: 22
    Ok... Need some feedback on this package.
    Would prob upgrade to Olympic barbell and rubber coated plates. Any other upgrade suggestions would be appreciated:)
    I'm in Australia so price is in AUD. does this look ok for SL 5x5?
  • zanyzana
    zanyzana Posts: 248 Member
    Ok... Need some feedback on this package.
    Would prob upgrade to Olympic barbell and rubber coated plates. Any other upgrade suggestions would be appreciated:)
    I'm in Australia so price is in AUD. does this look ok for SL 5x5?

    OMG - I've been doing exactly the same thing this afternoon. I was on the same site too!

    You haven't put a link in your last post though. I'm hoping your research saves me from having to do it myself!!

    Remember, we're in Australia, guys, so Amazon is no good for us! (can you imagine the postage costs!!!)
  • zanyzana
    zanyzana Posts: 248 Member
    I just found this: http://www.crazysales.com.au/home-power-rack-cage.html

    With postage, that's $500 to my place. Then add $$$ for bench, barbell and weights.... That's a lot of $10 visits to the gym (but so convenient!)
  • zanyzana
    zanyzana Posts: 248 Member
    Or there's this: http://www.crazysales.com.au/home-power-rack-cage.html
    Which you could possibly raise for squatting and lower for bench press. Add a bench, weights and barbell and you're good to go. Not so safe though...
  • Hollywoodm55
    Hollywoodm55 Posts: 155 Member
    Thanks for all the great links. Hopefully I can get a home gym set up sometime in the future.
  • Lozm1980
    Lozm1980 Posts: 22
    I'm such a tool. Here is the link.....

    http://www.gymdirect.com.au/item/5-Package-Deal-_-BPR02-Power-Rack-with-high-low-pulley--+-FD3-flat-bench-+-100kg-barbell-dumbell-set-$865/109.htm
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    From my personal experience of building up a home gym, I would suggest putting your money towards a nice Olympic bar. Weights are weights IMO, unless you're doing Olympic lifts, in which case you'll want to get some good bumper plates. I see you have Rogue in Australia - I would highly recommend them. My weight set is from them and the bar is guaranteed for life, bumpers for 2 years. Their stuff is quality and their customer service is incredible.

    Power Racks are very nice to have but not a requirement. I have always used Squat Stands (due to limited space) and they work just fine, although obviously not as safe.

    Good luck. It's always fun shopping, especially for weightlifting stuff. :)
  • DaniH826
    DaniH826 Posts: 1,335 Member
    If you're going to go that route, spend the extra $50 and get the Olympic bar and plates ...
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Or there's this: http://www.crazysales.com.au/home-power-rack-cage.html
    Which you could possibly raise for squatting and lower for bench press. Add a bench, weights and barbell and you're good to go. Not so safe though...

    That looks great. What do you mean by not safe? It's a power rack. It's sole purpose is for safe lifting. Those bars that go from front to back are spotter bars, that can be adjusted to just below the bottom of your ROM, to catch the barbell if you fail a lift.
  • zanyzana
    zanyzana Posts: 248 Member
    Or there's this: http://www.crazysales.com.au/home-power-rack-cage.html
    Which you could possibly raise for squatting and lower for bench press. Add a bench, weights and barbell and you're good to go. Not so safe though...

    That looks great. What do you mean by not safe? It's a power rack. It's sole purpose is for safe lifting. Those bars that go from front to back are spotter bars, that can be adjusted to just below the bottom of your ROM, to catch the barbell if you fail a lift.

    It didn't make sense to me either! I must have found something else on that site and thought I copied the address but didnt. It was something more like the pic of somebody's garage in the August chat forum. Which I think is probably the best way to start. I don't need a cage - I sure can't lift heavy yet and the price is a turn-off.
  • lwoodroff
    lwoodroff Posts: 1,431 Member
    just from an outsiders perspective, I think the quote was she has a squat stand which 'isn't as safe' as a power rack :)
  • aspired2lift
    aspired2lift Posts: 18 Member
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