Guys, my lecturer want to make a home gym. Currently, the cost are as follows:

Total: RM 4,782

1. Power rack GPR378 RM 2980
2. 20 kg plate x 2 (Ivanko) RM 528
3. 10 kg plate x 2 (Ivanko) RM 264
4. 5 kg plate x 2 (Ivanko) RM 132
5. 5 lb plate x 2 RM 44
6. 2.5 lb plate x 4 RM 44

For weight up to 220lbs
(Weight plates are quoted by aaronpang, credits for him).

Bench and mats price are not included but will be bought together so the price will increase.

Any idea/suggestion on where my lecturer can get better price/squat rack?

I'm planning to set up a home gym as well. My budget is around RM5k and I would like to purchase around 10 sets of dumbbells, barbells, weight plates and a bench. Unfortunately RM5k is not enough. I had asked a few sellers in KL and all of them told me the dumbbell sets alone cost around RM5k.

The bench cost around RM1250k in Malaysia whereas in the US you could get it less than that for the same model (http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-Incline-Decline-GFID31/dp/B002EEOOA2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1342542091&sr=1-1&keywords=body+solid+bench). I know you guys might say I can't compare US price than the price in our own country but RM400 difference for the same bench is a lot in my opinion.

This post has been edited by amirbashah: Jul 18 2012, 09:15 AM

10 sets of dumbbell for a home gym?

Should I buy dumbbell sets or smith machine/power rack instead? What do you think? If I buy the dumbbells, I can do chest, shoulder, back and legs workouts.

Don't have to buy all at one go.

Purchase fewer items to get started and add on as needs progress.

Fitness concept is having a sale right now, check out the benches on sale

http://www.fitnessconcept.com.my/userfiles...MegaSale_P2.pdf

Rest of the catalog can be found here:-

http://www.fitnessconcept.com.my/index.php...ts-item&id=7526

If it's significantly cheaper can always order and ship from abroad

This post has been edited by aaronpang: Jul 18 2012, 09:51 AM

Thanks for the idea. I would like to buy the rubberized cap dumbbells.

I tried Amazon but they won't send the benches to our country unfortunately. Any other websites to recommend?

Yeah, a good quality bench is a killer. I bought a bench from Singapore for SGD 320 (around RM 800) and drive it back myself.

Just for your reference, I spent around RM3900 to start my home gym. Basically got a power rack, 1 x barbell bar, 2 x dumbbell bar, 20 pieces of floor mat, a bench and 80kg of weight. I know I'll be adding more stuffs, but start small. Can do pretty whole body with these setup already imo.

A pic of my setup:

That's a really great idea. I should opt for the dumbbell with removable weights instead of the cap dumbbell although I would prefer the latter. The former would save me a lot of money. I can buy a power rack/smith machine and the weights with the money. Can you suggest me any stores to survey the equipment? By the way, nice setup



This post has been edited by amirbashah: Jul 18 2012, 11:27 AM

Hello, anyone try contact dynamex health& gym for quotation for the smith machine? since they are the manufacturer for most gym equipment, by any chance, are they selling at a much lower price compare to fitness concept, weilder, etc..?

If you're looking for cheap weights, bars, or maybe even the occaisional power rack - then check Craigslist or Backpage.

There's a lot of people trying to sell their old workout equipment. Some of it still in near-mint condition.

Just make sure everything is standard.

Also, as far as power-racks and benches go, you can also build one yourself out of wood. Look online and you'll find many people have done this. It only takes a knowledge of geometry/physics and construction (and a trip to your local home construction store).

Voila! Your end result can quite easily be as safe as a standard metal version.

Hello VoodooEx thanks sharing.

Appreciate some information on the power rack. Cost, model and where it was purchased.

I'm still searching in the market for a quality rack.

Pictures of my home gym

Nice setting there man. Just wondering, you got a pull down machine and a pec deck?

Yup pull down and pec deck...

got any kind of plates at aibi/fitness concept at mid valley.

sorry if ur not around kl though.just had to tell where im buying plates.

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Added on August 3, 2012, 9:26 amur <5k would do me a better gym, atleast for myself.

This post has been edited by Grassvatore: Aug 3 2012, 09:26 AM

Care to elaborate more?

well, i've to say first that i'm a diy person, even it takes to a higher skill, i would and can do "somethings".
i'm a designer myself after all.

at this stage, im a beginner but i also have looked a lil bit forward when i've gained my mass.

if i were given 5k or have any 5k budget, i would be buying plates only. E quipments such as power rack, bench press system, or cable system, and 3-4 in one bench and some others, i can design it myself.

well, atleast i think its the best for me, cuz some people dont want to mess up with designs..lol

This post has been edited by Grassvatore: Aug 3 2012, 11:32 AM

Not bad .. i dont have any olympic bar ... Just have some equipment :-

1. Standard Bar 5 feet
2. Standard Bar 6 feet
3. Weights ... up to 100kg
4. Dumbbell
5. Bench (Incline/Decline)
6. Bench press support (to hold the bar)
7. Portable dip station
8. Yoga mat
9. Wrist equipment
10. Triceps Bar
11. EZ Curl bar (next mission)

I think should be enough to do most of the compound exercise isnt it ... I have pullup bar ... Still thinking whether to screw it into the door wood ...

Hi, does anyone know where can i get the 1.25kgs olympic size plates now?