Reddit mentions of CAP Barbell 300 Pound Olympic Set, Grey

Power Rack, oly bar, weights, bench. All you need right there.

Basically the same power rack my gym has.

Decent bench

Quality bar and enough weight to keep you busy for a couple months.

You can probably find some of this on CL for dirt cheap though. Especially the bar and weights since they are a PIA to move.

Best deal you'll find: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OP1Z44

Sure. If it helps, here are the exact ones I bought:

• Bench
  
• Barbell set
  
• Squat rack
  
• Weight tree
  
  All are about the cheapest I was able to find. If you have some extra money, I'd definitely suggest a better barbell, or a power rack or at least a 1 piece squat rack instead of the 2 piece that I got. But that works fine for me.

My initial set up when I didn't want to spend a huge amount, but wanted the capability to do any major lift was as follows:

Bench and Rack


Barbell and weights


Plate Rack


Mats


Plate compatible dumbbells



I highly recommend buying a few extra plates if you plan to go heavier, I picked up 2 more 45's, 2 25's, 2 10's on top of what that set comes with. I was happy with it until I upgraded the rack and bench as my gym grew.

NO!

1. Don’t buy standard weights, you’re limiting your gains.
   
   
2. That setup will make you top-heavy (bench only and is more geared towards upper-body)
   
   What’s your budget? You should mainly be looking at a bar/plate weight set, power rack, and bench. Those are the essentials to get you started
   
   Edited with examples:
   
   [Power Rack] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N4I8FOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1522255563&sr=1-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=51zDbd7D5ML&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1)
   
   [Bar/Plates] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002OP1Z44/ref=mp_s_a_1_56?ie=UTF8&qid=1522255853&sr=1-56&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&th=1&psc=1)
   
   [Bench] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CR4XFIK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522255972&sr=1-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=41vzSDbCOxL&ref=plSrch)
   
   Those are just examples of what you should look for...you can adjust according to your budget, and of course always scout out Craigslist/FB Marketplace/any second-hand sites in your area.

If you want to save money, go the Craigslist route.

For new stuff?

The best "cheap" barbell is the CAP Barbell's OB-86B. Anything cheaper and you run the risk of getting a shitty, rusted out bar that will fall apart as soon as you put more than 100lbs on it.

As for weights? The cheapest are CAP's 300 lb Olympic weight sets. They weights are crappy, and you may have to file down the holes so it doesn't scrape you bar, but it's the cheapest you'll find brand new. Take the shitty bar that comes with it and sell it on Craigslist for like $50 (if it doesn't arrive already broken).

I've heard mixed things about the Titan rack, but it's probably the best of the budget racks. Supposedly, the quality is improving.

300lbs cap barbell set with bar for $175.

Cap Barbell 300 Pound Olympic Set, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OP1Z44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_89goybK58HTD4

I just got a basic home gym for simple barbell training.

Got this power cage for Squats, OHP, Bench, etc.
http://www.titan.fitness/power-rack.html

Best value one I could find that doesn't suck, and these are great because you can do more than just squats and the safety bars let you squat really heavy without a spotter.

Cheapest full 300 lbs olympic barbell set I could find anywhere:
https://www.amazon.com/Cap-Barbell-Pound-Olympic-Grey/dp/B002OP1Z44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468261232&sr=8-1&keywords=300+pound+barbell+set

Comes out to $561 total, then you'll need about $30 for a bench.

Good luck! Its so much easier going to your garage a few times a week than to the gym, I highly recommend it!

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/marcy-mwm-9880-lb-stack-home-gym

Is probably my best home gym purchase. Pretty cheap for what it is.


https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Olympic-Weight-Medium/dp/B002OP1Z44/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1479006415&sr=8-9&keywords=cap%2Bplates&th=1


This goes onsale every once in a while. I got the set for $150 last year.


Then just get a small power rack. Power racks are both used for squats and bench press. For bench press and power racks, your craigslist should be full of them. If not then check and see if you have a "Play it again" in your area. They sell used sports equipment like this.



CAP will get you the best bang for buck. I suggest searching for their equipment and buying things onsale.

thats what i linked ... amazon can also get down to about $300

This set is a good starting point. Allows you to get a bar and weights fairly cheap. Then you can focus on a rack and bench. Also browse amazon for other things. I bought my landmine on there as well. Much cheaper then rogue and other places.

Cap Barbell 300 Pound Olympic Set, Grey

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OP1Z44/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_x3mkxb0DYTDB0

I bought this set a while back when I was first getting things going and it was on sale at the time for $180. The bar is crap but it'll hold the weight (i think 300lb limit). I later bought the training barbell from American barbell when is was on sale for $250 shipped. My bench starting out was the rep fitness flat bench
and its still going, though I stopped benching ~5 months ago. My original rack was wooden and home made, but I saved up some cash and bought this rack, which I love. I also bought safeties for it, but those mostly collect dust now. My Iron plates now just sit in the corner waiting for someone to buy them as I only use bumpers now, which are a mix between the vaughn plates from fringe, onefitwonder plates from fringe and comp bumpers from rogue as well as rogue change plates.

Its been a long time coming and I'm still assembling what I want (ie more bumpers and one day a GHD), but for now it's perfect. I lift in there about 5 hours a week, minimum. If you're lucky, your area will have a good selection on craigslist, mine doesn't so I've had to buy new.

For $100 more you can get 255 lbs of weight with your bar. Cap Barbell 300 Pound Olympic Set, Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002OP1Z44/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_NiCzwbZH5WHR6