Workout bench for beginner

sandt

Hi,

Just looking for a bit of advice on a workout bench for myself (a complete novice), the only place I can think of to get one near me is Argos.
I'm not looking for anything fancy just something I can use to tone up and build some muscle.

I was think of a pretty basic one like this
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9283495.htm

Any opinions?

Maybe I'd be better off with a multi-gym? Something like this
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3358474.htm


I realise this will be the type of kit that many round here will scoff at, but I just want something to get started with.

Any advice appreciated

kedrek1

Look on adverts or done deal should find something similar for less money.Ya might even get a few weights thrown in with it.

RidleyRider

Watch the width on whatever bench you decide upon. I think those argos ones are very narrow and have like a 5 ft bar where as an olympic bar is 7.2ft. Get a bench that'll take a bar that with or you'll end up with huge triceps from all the close grip bench you'll be doing :P

drdeadlift

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Dathai

RidleyRider wrote: »

Get a bench that'll take a bar that with or you'll end up with huge triceps from all the close grip bench you'll be doing :P

That's a bad thing?

sandt

Thanks guys.


So you would all recommend going for a standard weight bench instead of a multigym?