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Wanting to get a mini gym in my new house but I haven't got a clue how much a decent one would cost. I thought it was just as easy as checking online, adding up the prices of the machines but it isn't that simple. First of all, where do I look... Argos maybe? Idk. Then I have to decide on the price/make. The price range can be massive, does it matter if I just go for the cheaper ones or is it actually worth spending more on the better brands? The machines I would be looking at are benches with weights for bench press, a pull up/dip machine, a treadmill, a cross trainer, dumbbell set and the leg weights which I don't know the name for. Anyone got any idea? Thanks!

no point doing it unless you want to spend atleast £500

join a gym

they arn't cheap

i'm talking £1000+

easier, quicker & cheaper to join a gym

How much you got.

As above said, all depends how much your willing to spend.

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Originally Posted by Soy

no point doing it unless you want to spend atleast £500

join a gym

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I wouldn't be paying for it, my parents would as they would also want to use it. £500 to £1000 doesn't really sound too bad at all, does this include everything I mentioned and where would be the best place to shop?

Depends. Real good equipment costs way more than what was mentioned. You could buy a semi-decent bench press for what, a few hundred quid. There are cheap ones out there but they break easy and put you at risk. Just join a gym, far better

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Originally Posted by PaulMacC

Depends. Real good equipment costs way more than what was mentioned. You could buy a semi-decent bench press for what, a few hundred quid. There are cheap ones out there but they break easy and put you at risk. Just join a gym, far better

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You can buy a bench press? Perhaps you should only comment on things you are actually knowledgeable on. @OP If you are willing to buy
A) A decent squat/power rack, if you can't do pull ups in it then buy a pull up bar.
B) Possibly a bench
C)Olympic Barbell, maybe 150kg of olympic plates to start off with (make sure to get some of the micro plates like 2.5kg and 1.25kg) and dumbbells if you wish.

Then hit the compound exercises really hard, along with pull ups/push ups and add in some dumbbell work if you really want. I suggest Stronglifts 5x5 or Starting strength 3x5, you will make ecellent use of your equipment and if done right stronglifts/starting strength can get you a lot bigger as well as a huge load stronger.

Don't buy any machines, machines are COMPLETELY useless and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The benefits of spending and getting this stuff at home means you don't need to commute to the gym like I do and if you are feeling particularly lazy one day (shame on you, you lazy *******) you won't have to face driving/a bus - just go to the basement/wherever.

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Originally Posted by Wig44.

You can buy a bench press? Perhaps you should only comment on things you are actually knowledgeable on. @OP If you are willing to buy
A) A decent squat/power rack, if you can't do pull ups in it then buy a pull up bar.
B) Possibly a bench
C)Olympic Barbell, maybe 150kg of olympic plates to start off with (make sure to get some of the micro plates like 2.5kg and 1.25kg) and dumbbells if you wish.

Then hit the compound exercises really hard, along with pull ups/push ups and add in some dumbbell work if you really want. I suggest Stronglifts 5x5 or Starting strength 3x5, you will make ecellent use of your equipment and if done right stronglifts/starting strength can get you a lot bigger as well as a huge load stronger.

Don't buy any machines, machines are COMPLETELY useless and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. The benefits of spending and getting this stuff at home means you don't need to commute to the gym like I do and if you are feeling particularly lazy one day (shame on you, you lazy *******) you won't have to face driving/a bus - just go to the basement/wherever.

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It's called a typo, everyone makes them. No need to be so ignorant.

In addition to your recommendations, I'd suggest even smaller weights such as 0.5kg small circular plates to tie on to your bar. Progressive poundage is key in lifting and some weeks you dont even notice the extra 0.5kg - 1kg.

Also, I'd recommend making your own routine rather than adapting one for the mass, yes some are good for certain people but everyone is different, everyone has a different body structure and genetics. Buy a few books to teach the fundamentals. I recommend BEYOND BRAWN by Stuart McRobert. An author who wrote his entire book for hardgainers, if you are struggling on form and technique buy another book by him called The Insider's Tell All Handbook on Weight Training Technique. Both are around £10, two of the best books you'll buy in your life. It'll teach you how to build routines plus how to train.

Pick core exercises like the Bench Press, Squat and Deadlift (Stiff Legged variant as Squat & Compound DL will cause strain). Then add accessories from there.
I found this out when trying a program, I couldn't do weighted crunches so I now do a weighted plank instead. I also cant lift very well in calf workouts so I now do the squat instead of the calf machine.

One last tip, dont over do it. I find training anymore than 3 days a week will rob you of potential gains. Most muscle growth happens when you are sleeping. So eat big, sleep well and lift big and hopefully you'll start to see some improvement. I've only been training seriously to a routine for the past 6-7 weeks, 2 days a week but already I've seen insane progress, albeit noob gains, I'm still progressing.

just join a gym and buy food

£500 of food will make you hench