Will this weight set work for heavy lifting at home (NROLFW)

serenetranquility

Trying to get set up to lift at home and kind of lost. Those of you whole lift currently, do you think this set up would be sufficient to lift at home? Thanks!

serenetranquility

anyone?

wellbert

It will work for deadlifts and bench press safely, assuming you have someone to spot you on bench presses.

A power rack + olympic weight set would be MUCH better and allow you to safely execute bench, squat, etc without a spotter. (if you fail a bench or squat, you can just set the weights down on the movable bars and escape.)

The power rack helps too because you can start your overhead press at sternum level rather than having to pick it up.


Something LIKE this.

You can get dip and pull up bars too which is nice.

You will ALSO want just a plain-jane bench.

serenetranquility

I'm on space restrictions somewhat and it seems like once you start talking a whole set-up it is a lot of stuff!

What would be the basics to start out with? Could I get going with higher weight dumbbells and a large exercise ball?

erickirb

It will work for deadlifts and bench press safely, assuming you have someone to spot you on bench presses.

A power rack + olympic weight set would be MUCH better and allow you to safely execute bench, squat, etc without a spotter. (if you fail a bench or squat, you can just set the weights down on the movable bars and escape.)

The power rack helps too because you can start your overhead press at sternum level rather than having to pick it up.


Something LIKE this.

You can get dip and pull up bars too which is nice.

You will ALSO want just a plain-jane bench.

This, if you don't have a spotter you want something across the chest or for squats slightly lower then you go down, in case you cannot complete the next rep.

the issue, even if you have a spotter with the one the OP posted is that it does not allow you to get under the bar for any type of squats, the bench is in the way. I have a height issue in my basement (too short for power rack) So I bought a system that has separate and adjustable uprights that can be used for a squat rack and a bench for pressing.

Taylerr88

get a power rack... and a bench that has both flat and incline.. you put the bench in the power rack for a spot/safety.. its really all you need. + a olympic bar.. enough weights where you can keep progressing.. also i would invest in a dip/pullup bar.

.. if you have money or c cheap dumbells.. pick some up aswell.

darrensurrey

You can get a squat rack with horizontal bars if you don't have a spotter.

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf415-squat-and-dip-rack-with-spotter-catchers.php

Forget the ball - get a bench.

Oh, dumbbells are also good. I work with dumbbells at home and they provide a good workout (I'm only a relative beginner, though) but have enough weight to just manage 3x6. I've just collected an assortment of weights from various sources over the years so have about 100kg to use.

jamiesadler

I think that should work just have someone to spot you

NovemberJune

I'm on space restrictions somewhat and it seems like once you start talking a whole set-up it is a lot of stuff!

What would be the basics to start out with? Could I get going with higher weight dumbbells and a large exercise ball?

This is my situation as well. I don't have the space for even the stuff you pictured. I'm planning to join a gym and go during my lunch break but can't start that until September.

astrampe

I have a set of Powerblock adjustable dumbells - goes up to 50lbs each, so I am not there yet - will last me a little longer... i am going to buy a bench soon, right now I'm still doing bench presses on the floor.....

Squats are getting difficult - harder to have good form while balancing two seperate heavy dumbells than doing it with a barbell, but it works OK for now....

I am a little iffy about using the ball for some of the heavier stuff - I dont want 2 30lbs dumbels come crashing down on me if the ball slips from under me....

ntw25

looks like a great start. Personally, I would add some dumbells in to the mix, using them will aid balance, stability, core and range of movement. You could also do that with some resistance bands, but I prefer old school. If you have space then having 2 bars is good because it saves on so much interchanging of weights

I like the power rack idea if you have sufficient space, especially height. You could take a look at somewhere like ****s Sporting goods, they have a good range, take a look at the manufacturers websites, you may find better deals. Also the likes of Craigslist and Ebay always have this sort of stuff. You can build up the weights this way too.

JNick77

Trying to get set up to lift at home and kind of lost. Those of you whole lift currently, do you think this set up would be sufficient to lift at home? Thanks!

Tough call. It looks like the uprights are adjustable? If so and if you're tall enough, you can probably do box squats where you squat back and sit on the bench and then squat back up. Box Squats are perfectly acceptable and I've read from some powerlifters that train their squat solely on the box squat until a couple weeks out from competition.

Since you're limited on space and you will need space to store the weight plates anyway, I would seriously consider this half-rack. http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?cid=114&m=PD&pid=3422



It's more compact than a full rack and will 100% give you everything you need plus it has a chin-up bar and a place to store your plates. You don't want to leave them up against the wall for obvious reasons and leaving them racked can be dangerous especially with little ones running around. You would just need to buy a separate adjustable bench that would fit in-between and you're not taking up much more room with this than you already are with the bench and the goofy leg and preacher curl attachment. The uprights are adjustable and you can use this for squats, deadlifts, overhead pressing, bench pressing, floor pressing, etc.


Edit: the plates and bar are probably 100% fine for what you need to start with.
Edit2: Get some rubber mats for the floor, you don't want to deadlift on the concrete; at least that's what the floor looks like.

wellbert

A half rack is a fantastic idea. Shop around, I think bodysolid has one for less than 5 hundo. if you can find it on the jungle river, it's usually free shipping.

MrsLVF

I do mine @ home Sure, you may also want to get some adjustable plate dumbbells too. I think Wall mart has a 40#set for $40.00. I can't tell what size plates are on that bar, but I'd just make sure you have enough plates to adjust for your sets, for instance, when it's time to up my weight it's in increments of 5lbs, or 10 lbs, so I had to get a couple more 2.5's,5 & 10 plates. I probably wouldn't have needed the 10's, but I also like to keep my ez curl bar weights on the bar too.

And you need a Swiss ball too.

I don't do the weighed squats, as the program suggest. But If you are, you should look into the rack, these folks are talking about.

serenetranquility

So many helpful comments and suggestions! Thanks guys. I like the idea for a half rack and a bench. I need to research some more I think.


llfp - any way you could post a pic of your set-up? Due to a childbirth injury with my last, the weighted squats are on the back burner for the time being for me as well.

I do mine @ home Sure, you may also want to get some adjustable plate dumbbells too. I think Wall mart has a 40#set for $40.00. I can't tell what size plates are on that bar, but I'd just make sure you have enough plates to adjust for your sets, for instance, when it's time to up my weight it's in increments of 5lbs, or 10 lbs, so I had to get a couple more 2.5's,5 & 10 plates. I probably wouldn't have needed the 10's, but I also like to keep my ez curl bar weights on the bar too.

And you need a Swiss ball too.

I don't do the weighed squats, as the program suggest. But If you are, you should look into the rack, these folks are talking about.

JNick77

So many helpful comments and suggestions! Thanks guys. I like the idea for a half rack and a bench. I need to research some more I think.


llfp - any way you could post a pic of your set-up? Due to a childbirth injury with my last, the weighted squats are on the back burner for the time being for me as well.

I do mine @ home Sure, you may also want to get some adjustable plate dumbbells too. I think Wall mart has a 40#set for $40.00. I can't tell what size plates are on that bar, but I'd just make sure you have enough plates to adjust for your sets, for instance, when it's time to up my weight it's in increments of 5lbs, or 10 lbs, so I had to get a couple more 2.5's,5 & 10 plates. I probably wouldn't have needed the 10's, but I also like to keep my ez curl bar weights on the bar too.

And you need a Swiss ball too.

I don't do the weighed squats, as the program suggest. But If you are, you should look into the rack, these folks are talking about.

Sorry to hear about your injury. I think for long-term exercise the half-rack is still the best alternative for you. Depending on how much you want to invest, you could buy a Hex-Bar / Trap-Bar and do deadlifts with that bar. Trap-Bar deadlifts don't replace traditional deadlifts but they do mimic the squat. It's a good exercise for those that can't do traditional back squats.

For more research you may want to checkout EliteFTS.com. They might be a little more expensive than what you find at a ****'sSporting Goods or Sports Authority but they are of very high quality.