Looking for a Weight Bench

[X]

Anyone got any recommendations?

I'm relatively new to lifting -- so i'm looking for something relatively affordable, yet will do everything i need it to.

CAP Barbell Standard Combo Bench with 100 lb Weight Set - Walmart.com

Would love something like that...

 

[Crystallas]

I picked up a smith machine off craigslist a few years ago for $50. It was almost like new. I added some lube to the chain, and it works better than new.

Smith Machine + cheap bench > Nice bench, standard rack.

And the thing is, so many people buy workout equipment because they are motivated, but they use it like 4-5 times and go "**** this shit" and never use it again. So you can find some awesome stuff for super cheap.

 

[Shawon0Meter]

I bought one from wal-mart 4 years ago and haven't used it in 4 years

 

[X]

I bought one from wal-mart 4 years ago and haven't used it in 4 years

wanna sell it?

 

[derosabomb]

I picked up a smith machine off craigslist a few years ago for $50. It was almost like new. I added some lube to the chain, and it works better than new.

Smith Machine + cheap bench > Nice bench, standard rack.

And the thing is, so many people buy workout equipment because they are motivated, but they use it like 4-5 times and go "**** this shit" and never use it again. So you can find some awesome stuff for super cheap.

Smith Machines fucking suck.

 

[derosabomb]

Anyone got any recommendations?

I'm relatively new to lifting -- so i'm looking for something relatively affordable, yet will do everything i need it to.

CAP Barbell Standard Combo Bench with 100 lb Weight Set - Walmart.com

Would love something like that...

that thing looks like a piece of shit... your gonna need to spend more then $100 if you are looking to buy new stuff that doesnt suck... i would check craigslist or something.

 

[MSOADE54]

I bought one from wal-mart 4 years ago and haven't used it in 4 years

:bowrofl: Same here bro! :yeah:

 

[Crystallas]

Smith Machines fucking suck.

Awww hell no.

Smith machines fucking rule. I don't know where you got that idea from. You can't go heavy without a spotter, unless you use a smith machine. If you have the bearing assist smith machines, yeah, those aren't that great because the bar gets stuck, but if you have cable assist, then it's smooth flowing all day lawng!

 

[RosettaStoned]

Smith Machines are a waste of time.


Buying a shitty bench is a waste of time.



Get a gym membership.

 

[RosettaStoned]

You can't go heavy without a spotter, unless you use a smith machine.

False.

 

[X]

Found a Bowflex Sport (used) for $200. Anyone know anything about this machine? Is it a good buy for $200?

Bowflex Sport

 

[Crystallas]

Bowflexes aren't bad at all. Nothing is better than free weights for isolation, IMO, but for a gimmick bench, some of the bowflex designs were brilliant.

Of course, until some smart-ass came up with better strap designs, and instead of owning a large item, you could buy some variable resistance elastic straps to do the same thing for much less. LOL You would be back at square one, because you want an actual bench.

 

[RosettaStoned]

Found a Bowflex Sport (used) for $200. Anyone know anything about this machine? Is it a good buy for $200?

Bowflex Sport

A gym membership is a much better value.