Recommendations for first gym (UK) Hey, I was hoping to get some recommendations for some weight training equipment for a first gym. I already own a basic £50 bench and weights, but want to upgrade. I’ve been looking at the Rouge infinity series on their Europe website, Mainly the Rouge R-4 Power Rack. I’m relatively new to weight training and was hoping for some input regarding my purchase as I realise the total will be quite hefty
Takeoffyourdamnpants replied:
I used https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk I moved further away from my gym and decided to invest in a home gym as the mileage, time, and waiting for equipment, idiots, etc were making it not worth it. I worked out that it would take 1.5 years to “pay off” my gym against having a membership but then I bought rubber matting, adjustable dumbbells, hyperextension bench, etc I went for a power rack with max capacity of 200 kg as my knees aren’t the best so doubt I’ll ever make that and invested in 200 kg of weight with loads of 5 s, 2.5 s and 1.25 s
Gym Owner Friends - anyone got a simple lat pulldown machine that they'd recommend? Where'd you get it? Any pics??
John K. replied:
I've something simple, similar to this. Does the job for standard stuff. Jtk http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf660-lat-pulldown-low-pulley.php