Working Out At Home 2

**LeftEyeNine** · 07-08-2009, 10:37

O' hunks of the Org,

I'm determined at working out seriously, both in order to improve my body and prevent it from turning into a fatbag and to accomplish a long-aimed goal.

I definitely am not visiting a gym. It's out of options due to the fact that my workhours fluctuate (aviation sector is for the mad) and also the shiny, exhausting, crowded and noisy nature of such places disgust me.

Therefore I'll be getting equipments fixed at home. I had opened a thread about what to do as a beginner in a Turkish forum where one eventually advised that a cage rack + adjustable fid bench + dumbell + bar + varying weight plaques would be a good start.

The problem is that this set is just too expensive whereas that cage rack alone is more than half of the whole cost.

So I'm starting to think if a work-out station like this (half the whole cost of the set above) would suffice or not.

Please advise or watch me as I turn into Colobessus.

P.S. Please don't bring up the "benefits of working out at gym". It's a no-no from the start.

P.S.S. I'm 1.75 metres tall and should weigh no more than 70 kgs.

**LeftEyeNine** · 07-09-2009, 22:22

*whistlewhistle*

BUMP !

*runs*

**Megas Methuselah** · 07-09-2009, 22:24

I just lift weights every night and go jogging once or twice a week (I am increasing this frequency slowly now that it's summer).

**tibilicus** · 07-09-2009, 22:32

Don't buy a multi gym, instead by a power rack (cage), a set of adjustable weights, a set of adjustable dumbbells and a work bench.

That's all you need to work out at home. You can squat and bench plus do a variety of other exercises with out a spotter and can effectively work every set of muscles. You could by a lat tower attachment for the power rack as well if you really wanted but it's optional.

All this will set you back about £600-£700. Not sure how much that is in your currency. That may be more than you want to spend but it's seriously worth it. A good Power rack and weight set will last you a life time plus will be more reliable than a multi gym. Remember as well £700 for equipment which will last a life time really isn't to much over the long term.

**LeftEyeNine** · 07-09-2009, 22:42

The description of the status is above, mate. Yeah, that set is the perfect starter indeed however it's just too much for me.

**Hooahguy** · 07-10-2009, 00:56

its good that you are working out, but you dont need the equipment as of yet. first burn the fat. run a lot, do cardiovascual exercises.
as ive pointed out before, if you build muscle with a substantial amount of fat on you, you only will appear fatter than you actually are.

**tibilicus** · 07-10-2009, 01:13

Originally Posted by LeftEyeNine

The description of the status is above, mate. Yeah, that set is the perfect starter indeed however it's just too much for me.

I'm going to be honest, its either that or join a gym. I was put of at first with buying the stuff, I'm a student and have zero money but at the end of the day it was worth it. there's no "real gyms" within a 10 mile radius of me so it was the only option. I know it's a lot mate but it's really essential equipment. If you purchase a multi gym you wont have any means to do the compound lifts such as bench, deadlift and squat. These lifts are essential to any weight lifting regime.

I could recommend you a multi gym but in all honesty if you want a decent multi gym your probably going to end up spending more than you would on a good power rack + weight set.

Also where is SFTS? What's a workout thread with out him.

EDIT: Also have you looked around for any cheap second hand weight sets? You get people who buy weight sets all the time for Christmas and the like and end up not using them after a couple of weeks, you might be able to pick some up cheap second hand.