Weight lifting at home help!!
yrieves
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Ok I'm wanting to start weight lifting. I want opinions of what I should purchase bar and weights? Brand? How many pounds? I'm creating space for a home gym. I have Dumbbells, kettle bells, treadmill, exercise ball, yoga mat, jump rope, medicine ball. I just need someone that is experienced with weight lifting to give me some good tips and advice!
Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much!!
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I started a month ago, and I freaking love it now. I do 5 days a week, 30 minutes a day and I can see the difference already.
I started light, just lift what you can. But KEEP INCREASING IT
Now Im up to 80 pound dead lifts
65 pound bench press
60 pound squats
In just one month.
Get a jump rope. Warm up with it, and use it a couple of times between sets. Try this:
http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ultimate-female-training-guide.html
I have been doing this one (its at the bottom of the page)
and adjust your macros for weight lifting as well. It will help.
try this site:
http://www.iifym.com/iifym-calculator/
Keep it up and you will increase weight fast. I have rapid muscle changes.0 -
Keep an eye out on Craigslist for someone selling weights in your area. Typically if you buy plates/dumbells at the store new they run like $1 per pound. I had a guy in my area moving out West and he was selling his entire weight collection for .25 per pound. I bought everything he had.
If you're going to do a program like Body Beast you need more dumbells then weight plates. If you are going to be doing something like stronglifts 5x5 you need alot of weight plates. Because you progress so fast. Deadlifts and Squats you'll be using a ton of weight while OHP and rows will be less. It's an expensive investment but the great thing about weights is they don't wear out (assuming you aren't dropping them) so it's typically a once in a lifetime purchase.
Anyway all my weight plates are standard 1 inch. Be careful because Olympic plates are 2 inch. So make sure you are buying the correct ones. A solid bar is key (do not buy one of those bars that are split in the middle and you have to assemble with pins). Don't go cheap on the bench either.0 -
Is there certain brands I should keep my eye out for? Brands to avoid? I have looked on Craigslist but once again I feel lost unsure what to buy! Olympic? Not Olympic? I wish my husband was into this so I could have resource to turn to0
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Typically for plates I look for Weider and Dumbells I like Cap. Olympic plates are just higher quality and more expensive and like I mentioned have a 2 inch center because the Olympic bars have wide ends. Stick to the standard size plates they are cheaper and more available.
To start I would say you need:
Bench: Make sure it has at least the 3 positions (flat, incline, decline). Some go more then three that would be bonus.
Bar: Make sure it's standard size (1 inch diameter on the ends) and 1 single piece, not the crappy kind you get with those vinyl weight sets that split in the middle.
Weight Plates: Need standard 1 inch diameter centers. Iron is cheaper then rubber bounce plates. Get a good mix of 5's, 10's, 25's to start. For stuff like Dead Lifts and Squats to start you're going to need 100+ pounds of weight and then more as you progress. So eventually you want to own 200-300 pounds of weight plates
Dumbbells: Go for the iron (cheaper) and get a good mix from 5's all the way to 20's to start. Eventually you'll need 25- 50 as you progress
Rack: If you want to squat and bench you're going to need some sort of squat rack. I bought mine off of Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006CW02ZS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
They are pricey but I love that they are portable and adjustable to different heights. They are very sturdy. I squat well over 350 and they handle the weight just fine.0 -
If You're Real Serious And Want Bomb Proof High Quality Gear, Check Out Rogue Fitness.0
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Ok so I looked on Craigslist and found this...
What you get: - 45 lb. plates (qty. 4) - 35 lb. plates (qty. 2) - 25 lb. plates (qty. 2) - 10 lb. plates (qty. 7) - 5 lb. plates (qty. 8) - 2.5 lb. plates (qty. 2) - 45 lb. Olympic bar (qty. 1) - Adjustable squat stands (qty. 2) - Spring bar collars (qty. 4) - Quick lock bar collars (qty. 2) - EZ curl bar (qty. 1) - Dumbbell bars (qty. 2) - Weight tree to hold all the weights (qty. 1) - Massive GAINZ from all the weight lifting you'll be doing
What do you guys think? What it's worth and would this be a good starter?0 -
Craigslist and Amazon were my go to sites for weight lifting equipment. I was a beginner so I wasn't worried about a name brand. I had a basic squat rack, bench, Cap olympic barbell, and generic olympic plates (480# worth). Later, I added bumper plates (45s, 25s,, 10s), some dumbbell sets (10s, 20s, 25s, 30s), a doorway pull up bar, and resistance bands for pull ups. I probably spent $1000 for all of that and it was perfect for me. I'd still be using it if I hadn't moved, but I had to sell it off and it was the saddest day ever.0
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Ok so I looked on Craigslist and found this...
What you get: - 45 lb. plates (qty. 4) - 35 lb. plates (qty. 2) - 25 lb. plates (qty. 2) - 10 lb. plates (qty. 7) - 5 lb. plates (qty. 8) - 2.5 lb. plates (qty. 2) - 45 lb. Olympic bar (qty. 1) - Adjustable squat stands (qty. 2) - Spring bar collars (qty. 4) - Quick lock bar collars (qty. 2) - EZ curl bar (qty. 1) - Dumbbell bars (qty. 2) - Weight tree to hold all the weights (qty. 1) - Massive GAINZ from all the weight lifting you'll be doing
What do you guys think? What it's worth and would this be a good starter?
Well just the weight plates alone would be over $400 at Dicks Sporting Goods. What's the guy asking for the entire lot?
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$375 for all he said maybe go as low as $3250
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Oh def jump on that. Just be careful with Craigslist. Bring a friend or two to pick it up. You'll still need a bench too but that's a great deal.0
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Oh I will definitely take my husband with me. Thank you so much for all your advice and I loved the strong lifts 5X5 I might try that!0
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You should be able to pick up a used olympic bar with weights off craigslist, a used equipment store, or in the newspaper. If it was reasonably cared for, a basic set should last a lifetime.
Also consider getting a power rack. This will allow you to squat and bench press alone with safety bars.
Enjoy!
Allan Misner
NASM Certified Personal Trainer (Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist)
Host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast0 -
$375 for all he said maybe go as low as $325
I'm going to assume it's all generic, not top-quality equipment. I would not pay $375 for it.
At 50 cents/lb, which is the absolute most you should pay for used weights, that's only $230 in weight. The rest of the stuff I'd say is $85lbs of misc equipment.
Bad deal for sure, unless it comes with a really good piece of equipment like a good quality bar or stands. But if that was the case I'm sure it would probably have been mentioned.
You can routinely find 300lb olympic weight sets (which comes with a bar and collars) on sale at Sears or sporting goods stores for ~$180. That's more than enough for a beginner.
$180 - 300 olympic set
$80 - cheap squat stands
$40 - weight tree
$50 - curl bar/dumbbells
That's $350 for new equipment. If I really tried, I'm sure I could get all that for $300 or just slightly more. And that's brand new.
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$375 for all he said maybe go as low as $325
I'm going to assume it's all generic, not top-quality equipment. I would not pay $375 for it.
At 50 cents/lb, which is the absolute most you should pay for used weights, that's only $230 in weight. The rest of the stuff I'd say is $85lbs of misc equipment.
Bad deal for sure, unless it comes with a really good piece of equipment like a good quality bar or stands. But if that was the case I'm sure it would probably have been mentioned.
You can routinely find 300lb olympic weight sets (which comes with a bar and collars) on sale at Sears or sporting goods stores for ~$180. That's more than enough for a beginner.
$180 - 300 olympic set
$80 - cheap squat stands
$40 - weight tree
$50 - curl bar/dumbbells
That's $350 for new equipment. If I really tried, I'm sure I could get all that for $300 or just slightly more. And that's brand new.
This.
I got 480# of used weights for $200. More than I ever needed, but helluva deal. The last time I was at Dick's Sporting Goods (jan 4), their 300# barbell set was $199. Do your homework and don't overpay for used stuff, despite what the seller claims.0 -
Soundwave79 wrote: »
He actually sold it! Guess it wasn't meant to be! I bet your daughters will sure appreciate a protective dad maybe not in their teenage years but when they are older!0
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