Advice for a newbie?

<chamade.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> I'm in San Francisco. I checked some online fitness stores and could
> find none that can do back (hyper)extensions, leg curls etc. and acts
> as a standard press bench with adjustable incline.
>
> David wrote:
>> <chamade.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>> > Hello again,
>> >
>> > the idea of being able to exercise at home with free weights and
>> > a bench instrigues me. As I read on the link someone posted, I'd be
>> > able to most if not all the exercises that one does in a gym by buying
>> > a bench + dumbells + bar. Does this sound realistic?
>> >
>> > Also, can anyone recommend a home bench model that can he tilted and
>> > also used for back extensions, leg extensions and maybe leg curls etc.?
>> > Does something like that exist?
>> > Not looking for a do-it-all gym, but a multifunctional bench...
>> >
>> > thanks, any help appreciated
>>
>> That sort of bench is standard - the best ones are sold in fitness
>> specialty
>> stores - what town do you live in?

I would go into the store as the sales guys generally are knowledgeable if
it is a specialist. Leg curls are standard with most of these benches. Back
extensions is harder - I don;'t know of any bench that will give that.

You can get back extensions with certain natural traction back machines -
cost you for an additional machine but it is a worthwhile exercise to do.
see
http://www.proinversion.net/dex-exercises.html
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<chamade DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> David wrote:
>> <chamade DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1129845309.788472.152150@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>> > I'm in San Francisco. I checked some online fitness stores and could
>> > find none that can do back (hyper)extensions, leg curls etc. and acts
>> > as a standard press bench with adjustable incline.
>> >
>> > David wrote:
>> >> <chamade DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1129841839.266220.221650@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>> >> > Hello again,
>> >> >
>> >> > the idea of being able to exercise at home with free weights and
>> >> > a bench instrigues me. As I read on the link someone posted, I'd be
>> >> > able to most if not all the exercises that one does in a gym by
>> >> > buying
>> >> > a bench + dumbells + bar. Does this sound realistic?
>> >> >
>> >> > Also, can anyone recommend a home bench model that can he tilted and
>> >> > also used for back extensions, leg extensions and maybe leg curls
>> >> > etc.?
>> >> > Does something like that exist?
>> >> > Not looking for a do-it-all gym, but a multifunctional bench...
>> >> >
>> >> > thanks, any help appreciated
>> >>
>> >> That sort of bench is standard - the best ones are sold in fitness
>> >> specialty
>> >> stores - what town do you live in?
>>
>> I would go into the store as the sales guys generally are knowledgeable
>> if
>> it is a specialist. Leg curls are standard with most of these benches.
>> Back
>> extensions is harder - I don;'t know of any bench that will give that.
>>
>> You can get back extensions with certain natural traction back machines -
>> cost you for an additional machine but it is a worthwhile exercise to do.
>> see
>> http://www.proinversion.net/dex-exercises.html
>
> Thanks, that looks like an awesome machine that could help by back
> problems. A bit pricey though

Maybe try ebay
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"Dally" <Dally DeleteThis @myself.com> wrote in message
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> Joe the Aroma wrote:
>> Just do the major ones (chest, biceps, squats, etc.).
>
> Biceps aren't a major one.

Any guy who lifts weights will want to work the biceps. It's inevitable.
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chamade.TakeThisOut@gmail.com writes:

> Hello again,
>
> the idea of being able to exercise at home with free weights and a
> bench instrigues me. As I read on the link someone posted, I'd be
> able to most if not all the exercises that one does in a gym by
> buying a bench + dumbells + bar. Does this sound realistic?

I am a huge believer in working out at home. I love the fact that I
can roll out of bed, lift weights, and be on my way in less time than
some people spend driving to their workout and getting prepared to
actually lift something. In fact, you can make serious progress
without even purchasing a bench. For more information check out Dan
John's excellent Throwing and Lifting page, including his free ebook.

http://www.danjohn.org/coach

> Also, can anyone recommend a home bench model that can he tilted and
> also used for back extensions, leg extensions and maybe leg curls
> etc.? Does something like that exist? Not looking for a do-it-all
> gym, but a multifunctional bench...

Instead of looking for a bench with a leg extension leg curl whatsit I
would suggest saving a bit of money and just getting a sturdy bench
that inclines. What you really want is a power rack and a bench.
That set up allows you to bench and squat in safety. Combine squats
and bench presses with deadlifts, pullups, bent over rows, and perhaps
some of the olympic lifts and you are golden.

Take a look at the link above, it's pretty good.

Jason
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On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:42:53 -0600, Jason Earl <jearl RemoveThis @xmission.com>
wrote:

>I am a huge believer in working out at home. I love the fact that I
>can roll out of bed, lift weights, and be on my way in less time than
>some people spend driving to their workout and getting prepared to
>actually lift something. In fact, you can make serious progress
>without even purchasing a bench. For more information check out Dan
>John's excellent Throwing and Lifting page, including his free ebook.
>
>http://www.danjohn.org/coach
>
>> Also, can anyone recommend a home bench model that can he tilted and
>> also used for back extensions, leg extensions and maybe leg curls
>> etc.? Does something like that exist? Not looking for a do-it-all
>> gym, but a multifunctional bench...
>
>Instead of looking for a bench with a leg extension leg curl whatsit I
>would suggest saving a bit of money and just getting a sturdy bench
>that inclines. What you really want is a power rack and a bench.
>That set up allows you to bench and squat in safety. Combine squats
>and bench presses with deadlifts, pullups, bent over rows, and perhaps
>some of the olympic lifts and you are golden.
>
>Take a look at the link above, it's pretty good.
>
>Jason

I agree about WO at home. It beats hitting the gym with the homo
crowd.
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<TheBillRodgers.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:42:53 -0600, Jason Earl <jearl.RemoveThis@xmission.com>
> wrote:
>
>>I am a huge believer in working out at home. I love the fact that I
>>can roll out of bed, lift weights, and be on my way in less time than
>>some people spend driving to their workout and getting prepared to
>>actually lift something. In fact, you can make serious progress
>>without even purchasing a bench. For more information check out Dan
>>John's excellent Throwing and Lifting page, including his free ebook.
>>
>>http://www.danjohn.org/coach
>>
>>> Also, can anyone recommend a home bench model that can he tilted and
>>> also used for back extensions, leg extensions and maybe leg curls
>>> etc.? Does something like that exist? Not looking for a do-it-all
>>> gym, but a multifunctional bench...
>>
>>Instead of looking for a bench with a leg extension leg curl whatsit I
>>would suggest saving a bit of money and just getting a sturdy bench
>>that inclines. What you really want is a power rack and a bench.
>>That set up allows you to bench and squat in safety. Combine squats
>>and bench presses with deadlifts, pullups, bent over rows, and perhaps
>>some of the olympic lifts and you are golden.
>>
>>Take a look at the link above, it's pretty good.
>>
>>Jason
>
> I agree about WO at home. It beats hitting the gym with the homo
> crowd.

Me too. I hate it the way they look at me (know what I mean?)
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:09:25 +1000, "David" <forgotwhy.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.au>
wrote:

>Yes but when they check out your bum, you must admit it gives you a bit of a
>buzz, right?

Well, only when they touch it...er, I mean HELL NO!
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<TheBillRodgers.TakeThisOut@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:09:25 +1000, "David" <forgotwhy.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.au>
> wrote:
>
>>Yes but when they check out your bum, you must admit it gives you a bit of
>>a
>>buzz, right?
>
> Well, only when they touch it...er, I mean HELL NO!

Yeah I know what you mean. I NEVER wear my pink tights when I go to the gym
for that very reason
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:15:02 +1000, "David" <forgotwhy.DeleteThis@yahoo.com.au>
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> I NEVER wear my pink tights when I go to the gym
>for that very reason

You know, I never thought about it before, butt do you think it's
possible my flourescent orange thong turned them on? And I did pad my
pushup bra, so that might've attracted attention too.
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You sound hot-do you like frottage?
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lmao..you guys should form an act! You could call it
The Butch Fairys...I would be in the front row, with my tiny weiner in
my oversized hand.squeezing for all and sundry
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<TheBillRodgers RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 10:15:02 +1000, "David" <forgotwhy RemoveThis @yahoo.com.au>
> wrote:
>
>> I NEVER wear my pink tights when I go to the gym
>>for that very reason
>
> You know, I never thought about it before, butt do you think it's
> possible my flourescent orange thong turned them on? And I did pad my
> pushup bra, so that might've attracted attention too.

Ha ha! You do that too??
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On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:25:19 +1000, "David" <forgotwhy.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com.au>
wrote:

>Ha ha! You do that too??

Not anymore, my beard gets caught in the front hooks.
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