Home Gym advice - Stronglifts

dlover7 · May 2013

Hi everyone,
I am going to start strength lifting and have decided that I would like to start with Stronglifts. The gyms near me are very busy and do not have much weight training equipment; furthermore I suffer from hyperhidrosis which means I prefer working out at home. I have decided that I would like to purchase an olympic barbell, bench and a squat rack.

I was thinking of purchasing the following:

1) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodymax-CF415-Squat-Spotter-Catchers/dp/B003UU66M8/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
2) http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/olympic_weight_sets/bodypower_145kg_trigrip_olympic_weight_set_/11784_p.html

I will also purchase a bench. I don't have enough space for a proper power rack and I am certain that I will continue strength training for years to come. I am based in the UK, if that helps.

wmagoo27 · May 2013

There are squat racks, power racks, and half racks. A tradition squat rack like the one you referenced won't work very well with a bench. Check out the rack below for just a little bit more money. It will work with the bench and serve for squats and presses.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bodymax-CF480-Heavy-Multi-Walk-In/dp/B000RGPAQG/ref=sr_1_4?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1368613745&sr=1-4&keywords=power+rack

ironanimal · May 2013

Yup ^

The catch bars on the one you posted, OP, are going to be too high even at the lowest setting to get a full range of motion on bench press.

Home Gym advice - Stronglifts

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