Workout/gym. What equipement for efficient weight lifting at home ?

jb_trp · 2018-01-16T23:05:01+00:00

I think it's really expensive and not really attracted by the mentality with all these guys checking their veins in the mirror.

Dude, have you even been in a gym?

Check out a variety of gyms in your areas. In my experience, each gym has their own culture. Some bigger gyms have gym bros like you're describing (and they're mostly not bad or douchy dudes, trust me). And gyms don't have to be expensive.

I quit the corporate gym and found one near my house. I didn't even know it was there. It's $30/month, basically in an old warehouse that you have to go down a sketchy alley and swipe your key to get into. I get 24 hr access, 365 days a year, and it's 4 blocks from my house. On any given time there's only 0-3 other people there. Everyone keeps to themselves and is there to just work out. I really like it a lot.

DubbleFUPAwitCheez · 2018-01-16T21:49:18+00:00

A power rack and a rolling, adjustable bench for it along with weights will allow for 90% of all worthwhile exercise.

BlackMisc · 2018-01-16T21:58:49+00:00

dumbells which you can adjust your weight on. barbell and a adjustable bench.

CutLiver · 2018-01-16T23:28:50+00:00

The minimum equipment is probably going to cost you as much as having a gym membership for about 2-3 years, so if you plan on moving, the gym is the better option. With that said:

Bench

Squat Rack

Olympic barbell

at least 6 - 45 lb weights

at least 4 - 25 lb weights

at least 4 - 10 lb weights

at least 2 - 5 lb weights

at least 2 - 2.5lb weights

You can accomplish a lot with that. You can bench, squat, deadlift, overhead press, and do rows for strength. You can curl with the bar and the small weights and do skullcrushers for triceps. Sit on the bench and put as many plates as you want on your lap, then do calf-raises. Stuff like that. For me it's not worth it, but if you have the money then go for it.

jay_jay_man · 2018-01-16T22:10:18+00:00

A pull-up bar with gym rings

BrodinsOats · 2018-01-16T23:08:58+00:00

For the upper body, rings and a pullup bar are all you need. Add a dip belt with some weights when you're ready.

For the lower body you can't beat barbell squats and deadlifts. If you can't get a BB, then unilateral movements and kettlebells would be your next best bet.

From there some nice additions would be parallel bars, parallettes, and an ab wheel. Bands are super useful too.

SuperCrazy07 · 2018-01-16T23:33:27+00:00

I think you should rethink joining an actual gym. I find the gym in my building - which has far more stuff than you'll be able to afford - is only adequate as a substitute here and there.

Most guys at the gym totally ignore me except to, occasionally, ask if they can work in on some piece of equipment. I literally haven't had anyone be rude or be an idiot. It's really not as scary as it seems the first time.

Terdmuffin · 2018-01-17T05:41:09+00:00

All you need is a squat rack, a bench that lays flat and inclines, a barbell, and weights.

MattyAnon · 2018-01-17T12:25:42+00:00

ive and not really attracted by the mentality with all these guys checking their veins in the mirror.

You've never been to a gym have you.

what of equipement, at the best price, i could buy to make my own gym at home ?

Weights. Dumbbells, bar bell.

the minimum that will allow me to work my body globally and get good results without buying 10 machines. What is your advice ?

Look on freecycle or the american equivalent. Second hand exercise equipment is dirt cheap or free and always works because people don't use it.

ManlyB860 · 2018-01-23T21:11:49+00:00

Ok guys you got me. I joined a bigger gym room. Actually there's douches but not as much as i thought. And the ladies damnnnn.

What made me changed my mind is that i move a lot for work and that's a great option i think. I'll be able to work on my pull up bar/ dips station at home whenever i can't go there. So i'll do both bodyweight exercizes and weight lifting.

Now i need to look for routines to make worth my time there because the first time i didn't really know what to do.

Thanks for advices guys. Hope this efforts will lead me somewhere.

jiveraffe · 2018-01-16T21:51:44+00:00

If you can do the base compounds lifts from 5x5 you're off to a good start.

So a squat rack, and a Olympic barbell with weights for: squat, deadlift, shoulder press, rows, and benchpress.

You can supplement with dumbells for isolation lifts later.

Title	Workout/gym. What equipement for efficient weight lifting at home ?
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Date	January 16, 2018 9:44 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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