Advice for what i need for home gym?
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DJBen
Master Don Juan
Amen, talrock
Check out these routines, these routines are good starting point.
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My advice: Don't waste your money man.
I got a "York 4 in 1" home gym machine as well as a bench press, barbells, weights and a punching bag. I vowed to make use of them everyday but once the novelty wore off (couple weeks), they just sat idle and took up space.
Seriously I would take $30 for the homegym machine I paid ~$200 for a couple years back and is still in pristine condition. Sure the bench press I have gets used from time to time, but the only thing I really use consistently is the punching bag because it requires very little prep and I can give it a few jabs any time I'm frusterated or just passing by.
Maybe it's different for you, but for me, once I had the equipment at my whim, ready whenever I wanted to use them, I lost all motivation to train at home. You constantly think "Oh I'll do a few reps after I watch Sportscentre, it's not like they're going anywhere." Ya, like that happens...
A much better use of the money would be to get a pass for a gym close to your place and then draw up a schedule for going 3-4 times a week, and STICK TO IT.
This will:
-spare you some cash
-get yourself into a routine that won't overtrain your muscles
-put you in an environment where you're focused solely on lifting
-stop the guilt you get when you look at dumbbells that haven't been used in weeks
-allow pro's at the gym to give you advice if you're doing something wrong
-save you money that you can spend on supplements
-provide you access to much better quality equipment
-prevent you from doing half assed sets during commercials
Ok, that's enough. Just my 2 cents
I got a "York 4 in 1" home gym machine as well as a bench press, barbells, weights and a punching bag. I vowed to make use of them everyday but once the novelty wore off (couple weeks), they just sat idle and took up space.
Seriously I would take $30 for the homegym machine I paid ~$200 for a couple years back and is still in pristine condition. Sure the bench press I have gets used from time to time, but the only thing I really use consistently is the punching bag because it requires very little prep and I can give it a few jabs any time I'm frusterated or just passing by.
Maybe it's different for you, but for me, once I had the equipment at my whim, ready whenever I wanted to use them, I lost all motivation to train at home. You constantly think "Oh I'll do a few reps after I watch Sportscentre, it's not like they're going anywhere." Ya, like that happens...
A much better use of the money would be to get a pass for a gym close to your place and then draw up a schedule for going 3-4 times a week, and STICK TO IT.
This will:
-spare you some cash
-get yourself into a routine that won't overtrain your muscles
-put you in an environment where you're focused solely on lifting
-stop the guilt you get when you look at dumbbells that haven't been used in weeks
-allow pro's at the gym to give you advice if you're doing something wrong
-save you money that you can spend on supplements
-provide you access to much better quality equipment
-prevent you from doing half assed sets during commercials
Ok, that's enough. Just my 2 cents
This is my set up and contains everything you need + all the extras to create finesse and detail in your workouts.
Power rack + dip handles + lat attachment plate loaded (or seperate lat tower with specified weights - expensive)
Bench (incline/decline/flat) + preacher curl station attachment
Hex dumbels 5-40KG or Powerblocks
Olympic weight set 160KG
Straps/gloves
Rubber flooring mats
Large mirrors opposite your squating position
Crunch mat/Aerobic mat
Hex dumbell rack (Vertical for space)
ez curl bar
Calf block
Motivational Posters of your choice
Quality scales
Body fat measurer (digital)
Dipping belt
Industrial fan
Boombox that plays MP3's from CD-R/RW
Plants for scenery
Cardio equipment: Stationary bike with programs is my choice
Decent lighting
Power rack + dip handles + lat attachment plate loaded (or seperate lat tower with specified weights - expensive)
Bench (incline/decline/flat) + preacher curl station attachment
Hex dumbels 5-40KG or Powerblocks
Olympic weight set 160KG
Straps/gloves
Rubber flooring mats
Large mirrors opposite your squating position
Crunch mat/Aerobic mat
Hex dumbell rack (Vertical for space)
ez curl bar
Calf block
Motivational Posters of your choice
Quality scales
Body fat measurer (digital)
Dipping belt
Industrial fan
Boombox that plays MP3's from CD-R/RW
Plants for scenery
Cardio equipment: Stationary bike with programs is my choice
Decent lighting
AFK Protector
Master Don Juan
bench definitely