Best place to buy some free weights?

[chrismisterx]

Can anyone recommend a place to buy some free weights, my son wants to get a set of dumbbells and a bar, good quality but not to pricey.

He was thinking he would need between 50 to 100 kg, he is just starting out and wants to make sure he has enough weight for the progress, also said I can borrow them which is a bonus for my health journey.

We had some cast iron ones years ago, but lost them in a house move, so where's the best place to buy a good set from ?

 

[D.A]

Can anyone recommend a place to buy some free weights, my son wants to get a set of dumbbells and a bar, good quality but not to pricey.

He was thinking he would need between 50 to 100 kg, he is just starting out and wants to make sure he has enough weight for the progress, also said I can borrow them which is a bonus for my health journey.

We had some cast iron ones years ago, but lost them in a house move, so where's the best place to buy a good set from ?

Gumtree, Facebook

 

[chrismisterx]

Gumtree, Facebook

Said that to the lad, but he is after some new stuff, he was looking at argos but thought your guys might know of a better place.

 

[D.A]

Said that to the lad, but he is after some new stuff, he was looking at argos but thought your guys might know of a better place.

People constantly sell it when they get bored. It'll be him one day.

 

[oROSSo]

Said that to the lad, but he is after some new stuff, he was looking at argos but thought your guys might know of a better place.

Is he after just dumbbells or a bar too?

 

[Mickdundee]

If you are looking for brand new stuff then Mirafit are great value for the quality of equipment they sell.

 

[chrismisterx]

Is he after just dumbbells or a bar too?

After them both for now and looking into a squat rack and bench at some point

People constantly sell it when they get bored. It'll be him one day.

yup understand that, he has just turned 20 and decided he wants to bulk up a bit, spent a long time keeping fit with his footie but now that's over wans to get in to lifting as his new sport

 

[oROSSo]

After them both for now and looking into a squat rack and bench at some point



yup understand that, he has just turned 20 and decided he wants to bulk up a bit, spent a long time keeping fit with his footie but now that's over wans to get in to lifting as his new sport

There’s a place called fitness superstore at the metro (also online) which I found to be the cheapest. I’d suggest he gets Olympic plates/bar/dumbbells depending on his budget

 

[D.A]

After them both for now and looking into a squat rack and bench at some point



yup understand that, he has just turned 20 and decided he wants to bulk up a bit, spent a long time keeping fit with his footie but now that's over wans to get in to lifting as his new sport

Why doesn't he get a months gym membership, to see if it's for him?

 

[chrismisterx]

Why doesn't he get a months gym membership, to see if it's for him?

He joined exercise for less, which was a love hate thing, he enjoyed using the free weights but wasn't keen on the gym itself, the PT's seem to spend a lot of time and effort trying to sell stuff. never been myself so don't know much about it, he is researching online for some good starting programs, any suggestions on a good training program by chance?

 

[maygo]

He joined exercise for less, which was a love hate thing, he enjoyed using the free weights but wasn't keen on the gym itself, the PT's seem to spend a lot of time and effort trying to sell stuff. never been myself so don't know much about it, he is researching online for some good starting programs, any suggestions on a good training program by chance?

Stronglifts 5x5

 

[D.A]

He joined exercise for less, which was a love hate thing, he enjoyed using the free weights but wasn't keen on the gym itself, the PT's seem to spend a lot of time and effort trying to sell stuff. never been myself so don't know much about it, he is researching online for some good starting programs, any suggestions on a good training program by chance?

I don't lift, sorry!

 

[Deleted User 11453]

Powerhouse fitness have some ok equipment.

I would personally try some more gyms, take him to a proper old Skool place with proper blokes to point him in the right direction.

 

[fyl2u]

You don't buy free weights. They're free. You just have to pick them up.

 

[chrismisterx]

Powerhouse fitness have some ok equipment.

I would personally try some more gyms, take him to a proper old Skool place with proper blokes to point him in the right direction.

I don't lift myself atm, proper fat bloke who is just starting the fat loss and fitness journey again, reason for tapping into the knowledge on here.

 

[Deleted User 11453]

I don't lift myself atm, proper fat bloke who is just starting the fat loss and fitness journey again, reason for tapping into the knowledge on here.

No probs.

Starting programmes: I have done:

Stronglifts 5x5
Rippetoe starting strength
Greyskull LP

Workout Programs

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[RossTheNinja]

No probs.

Starting programmes: I have done:

Stronglifts 5x5
Rippetoe starting strength
Greyskull LP

Workout Programs

The most popular bodybuilding message boards!

forum.bodybuilding.com

https://staff.washington.edu/griffin/fitfaq.txt

Beginning Weight Training Part 4

Beginning Weight Training Part 4 lays out three common beginner training programs along with comments on how to progress and other topics.

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Rippetoe is great. Some great stuff on YouTube and he's deadpan but canny funny on his new series.

 

[Deleted User 11453]

Rippetoe is great. Some great stuff on YouTube and he's deadpan but canny funny on his new series.

I have just been looking at his video re: wrist position on squats as a re-cap. I’d love to book a training session with him.

The Alan thrall videos are ok too.

Jeff cavaliere is another one who has indirectly helped me, especially with deadlift form.

 

[chrismisterx]

No probs.

Starting programmes: I have done:

Stronglifts 5x5
Rippetoe starting strength
Greyskull LP

Workout Programs

The most popular bodybuilding message boards!

forum.bodybuilding.com

https://staff.washington.edu/griffin/fitfaq.txt

Beginning Weight Training Part 4

Beginning Weight Training Part 4 lays out three common beginner training programs along with comments on how to progress and other topics.

bodyrecomposition.com

Fantastic stuff mate thanks for the post, plenty there to get him started with regards info.

 

[Deleted User 11453]

Fantastic stuff mate thanks for the post, plenty there to get him started with regards info.

You are welcome, other people on here pointed me towards it so I hope that it helps you and your son.