im already on a 15kg dumbell exercise wanna add barbell training so can do squat and barbell related exercise

the question is how much weight should i got for my barbell?

since barbell use both arms strenght i reckon i should take heavier than my dumbell but still not sure

asking gurus here if can help

You're too noob, dont buy.

Says the noob giving advice to beginner.

Look op. If you wanna buy a barbell, make sure you have the proper other equipments ex. Bench press station, squat rack or power rack.

And standard barbell weight (bar alone) is 20kg. Should be a good start.

should instead of using barbell I should buy racks 1st?

i just wanna change my routine for next year exercise

Suggest you go to gym. A proper gym with squat rack and full set of barbell. Workout there for few months. Then u know what you need and want. Or else most thing u buy will end up kept in store room.

What I'm saying is, without these equipments, you can't do much with barbell alone. Only deadlift or maybe squatting at a weight that's light enough for you to clean it off the floor to do either a front or back squat.

If you don't have the moolah to invest in them, I'd suggest you stick with dbs for now or join a gym

actually i planned on buying my own barbell and platform and racks, last year when i moved to new house since i got a spare room, but of course the plan didnt go well, ended up extended my gym membership for another few years

with only a barbell and platform, you can do
rows, clean to overhead press, deadlifts, curls, clean to front squat, and some oly lifts
barbell and adjustable squat rack and platform
you can do back squat, overhead press from rack, front squat from rack and heavy calves raises on top of those above
so you will still need an adjustable bench or a dip rack to work on chest, triceps and whatnot

all in, its going to cost a lot, if you have the money, cost is not a problem, dont rmb you still needed to clean the place and maintain the equipment yourself

not worth the hassle imo

This post has been edited by Subang Nuclear Reactor: Dec 27 2015, 03:26 PM

It is better to join a gym as you can't do much with just a barbell. Unless you do not mind the limitation then it is up to you.

the cost of building a home gym is gila mahal bro

haha ya but it depends. if you only buy barbell and weights plus bench station and squat rack. then you can do most of the work outs. those might not be expensive at the long run compared to monthly fees.

True True. but waste a room space lor

put them outdoor under a roof haha

Malaysia humidity is too dam high. The maintenance work is tiring and expensive.

New year resolution? save that money for equipments and subscribe for gym, thats my advice. Once you get to a gym, there you can train all sorts of stuff. Buying eq at trains at home can restrict you to a certain level, then again needed to buy new eq.