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Organi5ed Chao5 2:17 Sun Oct 12
Multi gyms

Has anyone got experience of using these?

I know nothing beats the range of equipment you get in a gym, but im looking for the next best thing.

Ideally I want something that has a 100kg weight stack - most seem to have 50-65kg which is pointless.

There are some really advanced ones, but they are around 1k, im looking to spend about half that.

Having never used multi-gyms, I also want something that actually feels like it is working your muscles, rather than some half-arsed movements.

side effect 8:35 Sun Oct 12
Re: Multi gyms

since joining better gym lm converting my powercage into a rabbit. cage for my loved one.

Alex_The_Iron 6:06 Sun Oct 12
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Organi5ed Chao5 4:52 Sun Oct 12

Looks like a pretty reasonable deal overall, but be kind to the safety bars - a 500lb rating isn't very high.

In conjunction with your bench you should have pretty much all your bases covered for general training though, assuming you have a decent barbell and plates.

Organi5ed Chao5 4:52 Sun Oct 12
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Im considering this one:

http://www.prestige-direct.co.uk/ryno-ultimate-heavy-duty-power-rack---black--silver-85-p.asp

Rusta 4:48 Sun Oct 12
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Just buy a chin up bar don't bother with lat pull down machine

Organi5ed Chao5 3:14 Sun Oct 12
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I think i'll get a power rack with a pulley system.

Seems like its the best of both worlds, you get to do free weights but with the option of doing some cable exercises.

Not going to bother with an actual multi gym. I was never totally convinced by them as im pretty sure you cannot get a full range of movement with the exercises on them.

Thanks guys.

HairySpotter 3:00 Sun Oct 12
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http://www.gumtree.com/for-sale/essex/multi+gym

neilalex 2:54 Sun Oct 12
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For £500 you should be able to pick up a secondhand smiths machine and a load of free weights (about £1/1.50 per kilo). A power rack would also do the job, although probably not as versatile as a smiths machine, and more time adjusting the height etc.

D Scully (eire) 2:53 Sun Oct 12
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You can do rows with the free weights to hit the lats i think, you dont need to splash on the multi gym i reckon unless a great 2nd hand one pops up

bruuuno 2:51 Sun Oct 12
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Sounds like you're looking to waste your money. As Ricky said just get a squat rack and upgrade your free weights. No need for a multi gym.

Organi5ed Chao5 2:39 Sun Oct 12
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Thanks Ricky

Just got a garage/outbuilding built, so im making the most of it.

I've got a bench already and a bunch of free weights, but I want a bit of variety so I can do lat pull downs, cable rows etc

Ricky 2:39 Sun Oct 12
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http://www.gumtree.com/p/standard-multi-gyms/bodymax-multigym-full-cage-power-rack-with-hi-low-pulley-bench-olympic-bar-weights/1084369857

Here you go as an example. You just need to buy a couple more plates when you require.

HairySpotter 2:38 Sun Oct 12
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there is a site called FREECYCLE.com too on which people list things that they will give you away for free as long as you collect it. not been on for couple of years but last time i looked there were multi gyms on there

Ricky 2:37 Sun Oct 12
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If you have room (garage of whatever) it makes far more sense to buy a 2nd hand power rack, bench, barbell and plates

This would then allow you full and effective workouts.

Hunting around on gum tree you would be surprised the prices you can get stuff.

HairySpotter 2:27 Sun Oct 12
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Is there a emoticon for "looking to buy cheap shit?"

if u want something durable and the weights you mentioned, you need to lash out unless you go second hand?

or tie some books to an old broom stick?


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