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Can serious lifting be done at home?

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  • eurochick64
    eurochick64 Posts: 60 Member
    Since you're just starting out, you can get a great workout in with just dumbbells. Add in an adjustable bench and a barbell and you'll be solid! You can always add things later as needed. Right now I'm looking for a cheap squat rack. Until then, I'm doing exercises with what I have. I still get a great workout in though!

    This is a great answer, ...i lift at home, and LOVE it !! I don't have tons of fancy equipment, just enough to work out with for now !! :bigsmile:
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    Chiming in that you can get strong at home. I started with body weight exercises, and now have a power rack, bench, barbell, and plates and am following the Strong Lifts 5x5 at home. I also have a pull up bar and dumb bells that I use.

    Use what you currently have and keep an eye for deals to add to your home gym as you can afford it.

    I bought a "short" rack similar to this one last summer due to my ceiling height.

    http://www.amazon.com/TDS-C-92560-B-POWER-RACK-HIGH/dp/B008FPVTL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1404943549&sr=8-1&keywords=short+power+rack
  • itsbasschick
    itsbasschick Posts: 1,584 Member
    you can get a serious workout at home, yes. and craigslist is your friend, as you can get a higher quality bench cheaper and at some point you probably will want a rack. i'd suggest getting metal plates rather than those plastic cement-filled ones, as the cement ones tend not to be accurate and also the seams split. and you can get metal plates for a decent price at walmart or on craigslist.
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