Universal Gym...any suggestions please??

b_fit4life

I've been doing mainly cardio for months now and of course I love it but I want to back down a bit on cardio and incorporate more strength training. I work out at home so I think a home/universal gym would be best for me. But I need suggestions!! I want something with many stations/ exercise options. Cost isn't much of a factor as I've been saving and will continue to save for a bit longer before I look to purchase. My only real limitation is height...nothing over 7 feet tall to fit the space it will call its home. Little help?????

Plates559

Cost isn't much of a factor as I've been saving and will continue to save for a bit longer before I look to purchase.

www.elitefts.net/

Go big or go home!

b_fit4life

www.elitefts.net/

Go big or go home!
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OOO, thanks, I'll check it out!

contingencyplan

You don't need that, just a bench and a set of powerblock dumbbells.

Plates559

You don't need that, just a bench and a set of powerblock dumbbells.

We have no idea what she "needs" I sent her to one of the best places to get at home gym equipment, why don't you try helping out too.

b_fit4life

I've heard of powerblocks but I wasn't sure about them...they would certainly take less space. I like the idea of the home gym...part of my problem is mental block when it comes to which exercises to perform...feels like a universal set up clears some of that up for me.

Plates559

For a proper basic strength routine you would need to perform some sort of:

Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Overhead Press
Row
Pull up
Dip

denise33027

Look up be your own gym.....could be helpful. I do deadlifts, squats, bowler lunges.....see if you can get Chalene Extreme with free weights from 10-30....bet that would be all you may need.

zaph0d

Power Rack
Olympic Barbell
Weight Plates
Bumper Plates

Powerblock dumbbells are very nice to have too

jbobb15

Don't forget your Shape magazine! I know Fitness puts a great workout (or two or three) in every issue of at home, minimal equipment strength/ cardio plans. Try them out!

vtachycardia

If cost is not a factor, and height restriction is 7ft, then the only piece of equipment you will ever need is a dual pulley cable machine with a good selection of grips, bars,and add a trx suspension trainer.

Cable training is the best, it is the future now.

vtachycardia

For a proper basic strength routine you would need to perform some sort of:

Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Overhead Press
Row
Pull up
Dip

True. Now what about the other planes of movement to strengthen and condition and become a machine and not a movement restricted lift robot.

Determinednoob

For a proper basic strength routine you would need to perform some sort of:

Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Overhead Press
Row
Pull up
Dip

True. Now what about the other planes of movement to strengthen and condition and become a machine and not a movement restricted lift robot.

Contructive and helpful as ever

vtachycardia

For a proper basic strength routine you would need to perform some sort of:

Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Overhead Press
Row
Pull up
Dip

True. Now what about the other planes of movement to strengthen and condition and become a machine and not a movement restricted lift robot.

Contructive and helpful as ever

cheers

vtachycardia

Life is great in one d land. 3d land is better.

vtachycardia

Cost isn't much of a factor as I've been saving and will continue to save for a bit longer before I look to purchase.

www.elitefts.net/

Go big or go home!

Been watching, troll trolll trolll - go big or **** off - plate?????????? - w/e

postrockandcats

If I were going to create my own gym for home use, I'd get a lot of free weights; dumbells, barbells and the like. A basic rack wouldn't be that tall and you'd have a lot more flexibility with the exercises you can do than you would with something like a bowflex. THAT said, the book New Rules of Lifting for Women is a really nice guide and has quite a few exercises that you can do with the above equipment.