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I've been losing weight and been on a better diet for the past 3 months (I think its been that long anyway). But anyway, after reading on this forum quite a lot I figured I need to start doing weights.

I still have a bit of a belly, but thanks to Chillen he has told me that I need to put on some "lean muscle mass" I sort of have a clue of what he means, but I figure that after running almost every day for the past 2 months my progress has been slowing and I need to start gaining a bit of muscle.

Can you tell me if those weights are good for starting? I also have dumbells, but I figure if I have a barbell and weights thats all I need for now.

Also, can you give me a good website that shows me what excercises I can do with barbells and dumbells?

Thanks :)
 
the bench is acceptable.
the weights look cheap(in the bad way) and only 50kg.
you will need more than that for barbell training.

order of importance imo: sturdy barbell with weights, squat rack, chinup bar, bench, dumbells, dip stand
 
I see.

Well its kind of annoying because that seems like the heaviest on that website. I have no idea where to go to buy weights in the UK. That seemed like probably the best store, but hrmmh.
 
i guess a website isnt the best option, i mean, the postage and packaging on weights is too high to give a good profit margin, so online stores wouldn't be offering too large weights!!!

Why not try a general fitness store. In Kingston (UK) there are a couple, and i'm sure most large cities would have a similar store. You can just get weights to add onto the barbell, so no need to buy a specific amount. And they would be able to give you advice and all that to kit you out!
 
Dont forget I said I'm a beginner at weights, so couldnt I just buy that bench and those weights to start off with, then as I improve buy more weight discs for the barbell?
Its just, I dont wanna be spending a bomb on a super-expert kit that I wont get the full use out of. I was told on this forum a few months ago that barbells and weights would be more than enough for now.

After a few months I probably will join a gym, maybe ;)

Thanks for the replys so far guys :)
 
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