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Universal Gym...any suggestions please??

b_fit4life
b_fit4life Posts: 105 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
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?????

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  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    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
    b_fit4life Posts: 105 Member
    www.elitefts.net/

    Go big or go home!
    [/quote]

    OOO, thanks, I'll check it out!
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    You don't need that, just a bench and a set of powerblock dumbbells.
  • Plates559
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    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
    b_fit4life Posts: 105 Member
    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
    Plates559 Posts: 869 Member
    For a proper basic strength routine you would need to perform some sort of:

    Squat
    Bench
    Deadlift
    Overhead Press
    Row
    Pull up
    Dip
  • denise33027
    denise33027 Posts: 108 Member
    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
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    Power Rack
    Olympic Barbell
    Weight Plates
    Bumper Plates

    Powerblock dumbbells are very nice to have too
  • jbobb15
    jbobb15 Posts: 29 Member
    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
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    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
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    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
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    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
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    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
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    Life is great in one d land. 3d land is better.
  • vtachycardia
    vtachycardia Posts: 374
    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
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    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.
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