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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Buying Weight Lifting Equipment

There are different kinds of weight lifting equipment available in the market. However, it is sometimes better to start with free weights such as, dumbbell and barbell before lifting heavy weights. Weight lifting gears are classified in two different forms: free weights and machines. Free weights are the light weight lifting equipment, normally used to pump the muscle.

There are various kind of free weight equipments available for toning different part of the body. These equipments include dumbbell, barbell, tricep bars, ez curl bar, Weight Plates, benches, hyper extension bench, preacher bench, the arm blaster, abdominal bench, stability ball (swiss ball), dipping bars, chin up bar and racks.

Dumbell appears like a short size of barbell it is commonly used for pumping bicep, it comes in different size and weight. Normally dumbbell are fifteen inches and weight of the dumbbell start from five lbs and up depending on the a specific requirement. Another commonly used equipment is barbell, it is used to do different exercise for shoulder and other body parts.

The second category of weight lifting equipment is machines. With the help of weight machine, weight lifter can do various lifting without a spotter which is not possible with free weights. Machines are commonly preferred because it's safe to use.

There are all kinds of different and sophisticated machines, 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 Pec Deck Machine. All these types can help a professional weight lifter to tone all the different muscle groups.

There are certain accessories for weight lifting that can help a great deal, such as gloves, straps and elbow sleeves.

Online shopping has become so easy that many people are buying their fitness equipments for home use from the comfort of their home. It's quick and easy to do research and find the right equipment for what you need.

The important thing that should be noted when buying online is to check reviews from other customers. Check not just the quality of the equipment but also the after sale service and refund policy.