Can anyone give me tips on what weights i should get?
I need weights because im going to bantam level ice hockey and my dad wants me to start building more muscle up since I cant go to the gym very much so I just wanted more knowledge
on the good weights I should get.
I already know to get the Hex dumbbells just because they seem to me more durable but like curl bar is want i really need help on.
So if any of you have good information that would be great.
Thanks!
By the way I know probably buying the stuff wont be cheap but its alright
Free weights are definitely the way to go in terms of offering the most number of possibilities for training. For a few hundred dollars, you could have a very full set of weights which would allow you to do more exercises than you'd ever need.
I'd suggest getting a kit of weights. I bought a kit which included the following: 1x 6ft barbell, 2x dumbbells and roughly 100lbs of mixed plates (2.5, 5, 10 lbs), along with 6 collars (the end clips to keep the weight on). No weight is fixed to any bar, so I could pick and chose as I like. The added benefit is that when I max out on weight, I could just buy additional plates (ex: 25lb plates).
You're probably going to want to buy a bench. I chose a very simple bench pressing bench which can adjust to 3 different angles and you can rack your weight between sets.
Those 2 things will get you started and down the line you can buy new things to add to your collection. I bought an E-Z curl bar which is compatible with the weights I already had so it increased the number of exercises I can do without increasing the cost by too much.
It may seem clear at this point that I would not recommend hex barbells since they are fixed in weight (can't add or remove weight) and you'll need to buy a new pair every time you increase in ability.
In terms of durability, if you stick with metal/iron weights and bars, you won't have a problem. Sand/Cement weights tend to crack since they are usually cased in plastic. I've dropped my weights before and they never took any damage, just a bit of chipped paint, but that really doesn't affect them.
In all, I have spent roughly $250USD on gym equipment related to weight training and I've been using it for over 2 years. If you think about it, that's less than most gyms charge for one year. Even if your budget is limited, make wise choices and with a little creativity, you'll get the training you need.
Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set - Home Exercise
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£19.99
