i'm looking into going to the gym soon and i'm thinking of getting some weights so on the days i'm not working out. i can be working in. lol
does it matter the price vs quality or any old weights will do?
cheers
Hi Andy,
Firstly, if your training around 3 or 4 times a week you may not need home weights. Rest days are good and will give your muscles more time to recover and build. If you trained your biceps for example, the following day after a back workout at the gym (involves pulling exercises) you can be doing more harm than good. Same if you train triceps the next day after a big bench workout.
I'm not saying you cant do any of the above by the way, you can, its just not always the best idea to do so. I've been training most of my life and I really enjoy it, .........sometimes I've had to train chest after shoulders but its not the best way to do things.
Regarding weights, the Metal ones are the only ones to consider really, they are less bulky and will last better too. If you can only train at the gym say twice a week then go ahead and buy some (20 kg York or Marcy) + extra discs as you require them.
Don't forget to get a good training routine in place and supplement your protein intake between meals