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Help me build up my home gym

SparklesPlenty
SparklesPlenty Posts: 90 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
So I bought a bunch of dumbbells and due to a shipping error they never sent them and are now out of stock. So I am wondering should I reorder them or should I just bite the bullet and get an Olympic barbell and weights? I originally ordered the dumbbells to do Chalean extreme. But now I am considering doing NROLFW. Any advice?

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  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    I have done CLX and have gone through a couple weeks of NROLFW so far. I think NROLFW is far better. Squats with DBs are just not the same as squats with a BB. The BB and weight set will be a much better investment.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I got a bench, barbell, dumbbells and 300 pounds of weight used off of craigslist. You might try that route. I got a great deal but I see weights on there all the time. I got the most bang for my buck this way. :)
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Olympic weight set, plus power rack, bench, dip bars and pull up bar attachment.
  • BootcampJunkie
    BootcampJunkie Posts: 69 Member
    I have a cage, barbell, dumbbells, resistance bands, recumbent bike, steps with risers, chin up bar, skipping ropes, yoga mat, P90X, and total gym. I use the dumbbells every day and maybe everything else once a year. It was my hubby who wanted to build a home gym, and never use it. lol
    I like the CorebodyReformer I saw online but they wont ship to canada. And right now I am saving up to buy an Ugi ball.
    (www.corebodyreformer.com & www.ugifit.com)
    I've spend less than $1500 on all of my equipment brand new. A very good price. My secret is Costco. They have really decent stuff for awesome prices.
  • jarrettd
    jarrettd Posts: 872 Member
    Go for the olympic weight set. Got mine used from a local trading paper. NROLW rocks, btw!
  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    I'd guess if you are buying the big weights you might want to look at a local second hand sports/athletic shop. I'm guessing you could get a lot more for a lot less.
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