Wanted Weight Bench

Post by **RRO** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:52 pm

Looking for a used weight bench. Would prefer a Bowflex type machine due to space factors but would consider something else. We just want a system with a decent amount of smooth flowing exercises and that can handle the height/body difference of Ames and I. Pm if you have one or know someone that may.
Thanks
Matt

Post by **Wes** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 1:56 pm

Dude, you just need a chin/dip station, a few resistance bands, a medicine ball, and a few dumb bells. You can do crazy cool workouts with just those things. Even when I go to LAC or golds, I only use less then 1% of the equipment. I can hook you all up with a workout that will crush you, 35 minutes long, and targets everything you need.

Post by **RRO** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:25 pm

Cool, show me. Still want some new equipment. When we had access to one in Lexington we used it often.

Post by **Andrew** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:32 pm

I don't even have that, but get a really good workout.

Recipe for crushing power:
2- 35lb. dumbells
1- Medicine Ball
1- Thing to do pull ups on
and various pieces of furniture

Key exercises for crushing, RUSSIAN CURLS, and plyometric ab workout.

Post by **overhung** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:33 pm

Get one of those total gyms. The Chuck Norris thing. They work great for climbing associated workouts. They use you body weight as resistance. You get a cheaper knockoff on ebay for around $200. I just sold mine, because I'm a lardass.

Post by **Wes** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:46 pm

RRO wrote:Cool, show me. Still want some new equipment. When we had access to one in Lexington we used it often.

Will do, no problem.

A pull up / dip station would be the best / only real piece of equipment you would need. Then just some odds and ends.

Post by **RRO** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:51 pm

I just enjoy working out with the machines more and stay motivated longer with different exercises to do. Still want to see yoru routine, it worked well for you. But......

Still interested in a machine if you have one pm me.

Post by **Wes** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:58 pm

I spent a couple months with a personal trainer a couple years ago, and still have all the routines (10 or so, with maybe 50+ exercises), more then enough to keep you all busy for a while. Good stuff. I am not a fan of machines, they don't work the supporting muscles enough.

I lifted most of my life, but once I stopped with the weights, and started with the body weight, callisthenic type exercises, I noticed positive changes. Plus, I think those kinda workouts translate to climbing gains much better then weight training does.

Post by **tsparks** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:04 pm

Wes, you should definately post your routine on here. I think many of us would be very interested in it.

Post by **pigsteak** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:19 pm

so, RRO, you got all these tips on stuff you didn't ask for. any luck on getting a weight bench? i have an old basic bench with around 200 pounds of free weights if you want it. definitely old school, but yours for free if you need it.

also, i know the sports exchange in lexington has that stuuff. don't know their prices, but I would look for you if you'd like.