Hi I wondered if anyone had any recommendations for Home Gyms that would be ok for doing low rep high weights. I can’t stand going to a gym and don’t want to use free weights as I think the potential for hurting myself with them is too great. Thanks

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[image] julianoliver: You can buy all the equipment in the world, but honestly all you really need is power rack, a barbell and a set of plates. Yep. I have a 40lb kettlebell, 40lb dumbbell, and a set of rock rings. That does it for me.

I tried the squat rack but disliked the idea of the weight being above me in case I slipped, etc. I have gone for a a deadlift hex bar. This allows me to pick up and then very much the same exercise as a squat. I also use a weight jacket which helps with keeping the weight centred. For more stabili…

[image] chrisbainbridge: have gone for a a deadlift hex bar +1 I have always had issues with squats and deadlifts, and just tried deadlifting with the hex bar and problem solved.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I’ve decided to put on hold a multi gym whilst I try and find a local trainer /coach who understands that not all people who want to do weights wants to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. I’ll then decide on what to do after trying that route. I had a lower back pro…

Always Free Weights for me. You end using more muscles with Free Weights as you need to control the weight yourself instead of having a machine do it for you! While I can see exceptions, say Squats for example… If I can still lift the weight over my head for a squat… well having no upper body stren…

That’s a prudent approach. FWIW, I had a Bowflex many years ago and the exercises were just so restrictive in movement that it sat and ultimately it went. Free weights (kettlebells etc) really are the way to go and despite the misconception, by lifting isn’t going to make you “bulk up” like a bodybu…

Trust me, you’re not going to start lifting weights and wake up one day looking like Arnold by accident. Kind of like how someone isn’t going to ride their bike for 5 hours a week and end up beating Froome up Alpe d’Huez.

Sounds like the best way to go about it for sure. As others have said, lifting weights isn’t going to turn you into a bouncer. Body composition is 90% diet, you’ll only grow muscles if you feed them … a lot. I lift heavy (for me) at my home but since cycling is my primary focus, my body never have t…

I like to do a couple of months at the gym during the winter (starting next week) spent lifting weights (think bench press, squats, dead lifts, lunges, pull ups, etc.). Then I transition to using my TRX straps (I actually bought a knock off brand because I felt $100 for a set of straps was a bit pr…

Home Gyms instead of free weights

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Sure, you can see mine here: Let's see your paincave! - #4 by julianoliver. It’s a Rogue Power Rack with barbell, bumper plates, dip horns, landmine and row handle. I can’t do everything, but I can do 100% of what I need to.

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