Best value fitness equipment.

Schwiiing · 18-07-2016 06:53PM #1

Who makes the best value fitness equipment for a home set up?

I want a bench, bars, plates etc.

I was looking at this Adidas bench:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adidas-Essential-Elite-Training-Station/dp/B015ZQDE56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468864120&sr=8-1&keywords=adidas+elite+station

And this weight set:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MiraFit-5ft-Olympic-100kg-Weight/dp/B011L68YYK/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1468864165&sr=8-17&keywords=mirafit+set

Any help appreciated.

18-07-2016 10:52PM

Dunno how they compare pound for pound (or euro for euro) but I bought a bit of gear of D8 before and, aside from being great to deal with, I remember thinking I got a great deal.

It was a few months back though so can't recall prices everywhere.

Mellor · 19-07-2016 12:06AM

Schwiiing wrote: »

I was looking at this Adidas bench:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adidas-Essential-Elite-Training-Station/dp/B015ZQDE56/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468864120&sr=8-1&keywords=adidas+elite+station

Those multi gyms are pretty poorly built. They are designed and built to be cheaply. I would trust one with any sort of weight on them.
The attachments are all unnecessary. A bench with less parts would be a lot more stable.
Flat bench, free standing rack (with spotter arms if you like) and a oly bar covers most of your requirements. Adding bells and whistles probably detracts from the quality imo.

bonyn · 19-07-2016 12:16AM

Get a bench that goes flat, incline, decline and 90 degrees (if ya need that) in as simple a movement as possible. Some have fiddly pins, others mightn't do certain angles.
I've a fairly simple york bench. I noticed a more complex one they do with more positions, and when you read the reviews people say it's a nightmare to adjust.

I got a good value, separate squat rack which is handy for the starting position for the barbell when doing bench press. But if budget isn't an issue definitely get the spotter arms.

mdwexford · 19-07-2016 12:31PM

Depends how much you are willing to spend.

The bench you have above is absolute crap.
Very light, will have thin padding, probably be wobbly and will have a very low max weight capacity.

Go to a proper supplier of equipment and while you'll pay more it will be quality gear and will also have a resale value if you ever decide to sell.

If you can splash the cash get a full rack, if not I'd go for this.

https://irishlifting.ie/gym-equipment/squat-rack/
https://irishlifting.ie/gym-equipment/flat-incline-bench/
https://irishlifting.ie/gym-equipment/iron-tri-grip-weight-set/

rustynutz · 19-07-2016 01:21PM

I would look at second hand, better quality gear if it were me. I bought a squat cage, with cable pulley attachment, good bench and Olympic bar with 130kg of plates for 500€ off donedeal 8 years ago. I use it 3-4 times a week and its all still perfect. New that set would be about 800 euro which isn't bad when you consider its almost a lifetime job and they hold their value if you do decide its not for you and want to sell.

I previously bought a cheaper set like the ones you linked and they were s waste of money.

fitness08 · 08-02-2022 06:25AM

Fitness Equipment Dublin provides quality fitness equipment in Ireland. They provide the best value fitness equipment for a home setup

They provide weight benches, barbell bars, weight plates, boxing equipment, exercise bike, etc.

Best value fitness equipment.

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