Weight Lifting Equipment
There is a wide range of weight lifting equipment available on the market. It
is often bewildering for beginners to know where to start. It is recommended you
start with simple free weights such as dumb and barbells and build up to heavier
and more complex weights. Weight lifting equipment is generally split into two
groups free weights and machines. Free weights are u
sed to pump muscles and are
lighter than machines, which allow you to lift heavier weights but more slowly.
There is a different free weight and machine for virtually every muscle group in
the body.
The various free weights include dumbbell, barbell, tricep bars, ez curl bar, weight plates, benches, hyper extension bench, preacher bench, arm blaster, abdominal bench, stability ball (Swiss ball), dipping bars, chin up bar and rack.
Machines also equal free weights in variety. They include leg press machine, hack squat machine, leg extension machine, leg curl machine, calf machines, leg adduction / abduction machine, lat pull down machine, cables and pulleys and peck deck machine.
A variety of machines are important for a professional needing to work on a number of muscle groups.
Dumbbells are essentially shortened barbells and are used most commonly to
pump the biceps. They can come in a range of weights and sizes, from fifteen
inches and five lbs upwards, so it is easy to find the one to suit your needs.
Barbells are longer and heavier requiring two hands and are mainly used for
pumping the shoulder and upper body muscles.
Machines go further allowing you to lift heavy weights safely and without the need for a spotter. This makes them popular with more experienced weightlifters who want to be able to lift heavy weights safely.
As well as the weights themselves other items and accessories need to be considered, gloves, straps and elbow sleeves are all essential pieces of equipment.
The Internet allows you to research and purchase equipment and accessories for home use quickly and easily. It may also be advisable to seek out an expert at you local gym or shop, if there is anything you are unsure of before buying. Check the reviews particularly those by previous customers, as quality is just as important as price. Checking the companies customer service and refund policy is also essential.