Basics for a good home gym

[RONJON]

I need to start accumulating some equipment for my appartment for when I move off to school pretty soon.

What all would I need for a good old hardcore gym..and where are the best place to look for them is?

Thanks guys
RONJON

 

[tkav1980]

things i couldnt live without would be a power rack, adjustable bench, dip/pullup...actually you can do alot with just that if you get creative.

 

[roddy]

best place to look imo is graigs list go to sporting and in search type in gym a few months ago i bought a 3 tier dumbell rack with dumbells (hex type) for $500.00 these were 5lbs. to 120lbs. i had to drive alomost 2hrs but it was worth it.

 

[Ashop]

I need to start accumulating some equipment for my appartment for when I move off to school pretty soon.

What all would I need for a good old hardcore gym..and where are the best place to look for them is?

Thanks guys
RONJON

Definitely get some DUMBBELLS. One of the most important tools in the gym IMO.

 

[therecanonlybe1]

to use it...heard too many horror stories of guys putting together some pretty impressive/expensive home gyms just to hang their laundry on..not saying all people do this by no means..

 

[doug1]

olympic bar with plenty of weight.olympic zig zag bar(for tricep work and underhand rows). good quality stable adjustable bench. i have a power rack which allows the bar to be held for all barbell chest work and also any type of front or back squats, it also has a bar in the middle for chins, so this piece is extremely beneficial. the power rack can also be used to hold the bar for doing stiff leg deadlifts off a bench. make a block out of wood for calf work. a vertical leg press(cheaper than 45 degree) allows for training legs and calves(heavier than on a block).
i would say this stuff is bare essential for a decent home gym, followed then by dumbells, then maybe a lat pulldown machine for back and tries. seated calf machines are fairly inexpensive.
whatever you do, try and get as much as possible used, hell, if you need to spend $5 on a can of rustoleum to make it look better than do that.

 

[aeliop]

I need to start accumulating some equipment for my appartment for when I move off to school pretty soon.

What all would I need for a good old hardcore gym..and where are the best place to look for them is?

Thanks guys
RONJON

What do you use when you go to the gym now?

That would probably be a start

 

[RONJON]

Thanks guys..i guess if i "could" have everything i wanted...

An incline press
A chin-up-dip station
A seat for db press
Dumbells
Squat Rack

That would prolly cover it

Im gunna start trying to get some stuff here and there...it is VERY hard to make it to the gym during PT school or so ive been told

 

[Ironmanpits]

I have a home gym that is better than commercial gyms, but...

Get a bench that goes from decline all the way up to verticle that can be used in a power rack...get a power rack and an olympic set with some extra 45's...all u really need...you can do the best lifts with those simple, cheap items....squat, pull, press, row etc...with some imagination the possibilities are endless. I have worked out at home from day one at pop's house and then my own...I despise commercial gyms and am bigger and stronger than all my friends who go to the "Gym"

 

[theycallmejake]

i used to have a bunch of stuff in my basement a few years ago. i RARELY used any of it. and still went to the gym everyday. something about driving to the gym pumps me up mentally. change of scenery. plus its motivating flexing in front of big ass mirrors with the chickeys glancing from time to time.

 

[theycallmejake]

im sure the school has a gym too bro. save ya a few bucks too

 

[RONJON]

im sure the school has a gym too bro. save ya a few bucks too

yea they say its pretty nice..just all the way on the other side of campus..Ill have to see what I can do. Im so damn worried my workout time is gunna really be limited. But shit..this is gunna be my career so cant screw it up

 

[dragonfire101]

powerack with lat bar on top for pullups


heavy duty bench that can incline


olympic bar with at least 500pnds in weight


some heavy dumbells if u can afford them as well

I selling mine and its new... because my wife is making me join LA fitness with her. I just keeping one of my benches and olympic sets and my trap bar. I have to add things up and probably be putting it on craiglist. Its freaking brand new...

 

[robot]

A rack, a solid bench, plenty of plates and a good olympic bar.
I've got bumpers and a platform to round it off.

Anything else really is extra.

 

[blackpossom]

i found some great deals on craigslist. thats where i would start to buy equipment. I agree with everyones posts so far. a power rack is essential with an adjustable bench, with leg attachments. you can do a lot with that. my power rack also has a upper and lower cable which is great for pulldowns and rows. also, for dumbells i got the olympic size dumbell bars so you can just add or remove weight to where you want it. they are kind of big and bulky but a heck of alot cheaper than buying individual dumbells.

 

[therecanonlybe1]

and most of important..don't forget to have a bunch of bodybuilders of old posters..ARNOLD!!!

 

[dabeast75]

hey ronjon,

i just built my own home gym in my basement with the following equipment:

- Adjustable bench (decline and incline) plus preacher curl attachment
- Olympic weight bar with 500 lbs of weights
- EZ curl bar
- Dipstand
- Full set of dumbells and rack
- Fully adjustable cable pulley machine from Body-Solid (GDCC 200)

Only thing I am missing is stuff for legs and a power rack but dont know where to put it coz my "gym" is not particularly big. The cable pulley machine is awesome and I would highly, highly recommend it to everyone. A must in my opinion.

 

[loganb_football]

As a couple of people have said, check craigslist.org. I just got a great Marcy home gym yesterday off of craigslist for less than half the price and its only a year old with barely any use plus 300 lbs worth of weights.

I guess it was one of those horror stories therecanonlybe1 was talking about... But his loss is my gain!

 

[RONJON]

As a couple of people have said, check craigslist.org. I just got a great Marcy home gym yesterday off of craigslist for less than half the price and its only a year old with barely any use plus 300 lbs worth of weights.

I guess it was one of those horror stories therecanonlybe1 was talking about... But his loss is my gain!

I was looking and you guys are right there is a SHIT TON of stuff!!!

Anyone sees anything particularly good in the Houston area please send me the link...

thanks guys

 

[Caladin]

Power Rack
Adjustable Bench
Barbell with enough weight

and work from there