Both on CL:
1. CAP 300 lb set with BB (which I know is probably crap) and weight tree $300 (2x45, 2x35, 2x25, 2x10, 2x5, 2x2.5)
2. Iron Grip 345 lb set no BB (4 x45, 2x35, 2x25, 2x10, 2x5, 2x2.5) $250.
On paper, the Iron Grip set is the much better deal; however, my concern is when I need to purchase more poundage. The CAP set isn't the grip set, so purchasing more weight would be relatively easy (could mix and match brands from CL).
The Iron Grip set is much prettier, I prefer the handles and hex plates, but trying to think long term.
Opinions (heading to purchase either one within the next hour)
Thanks
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Thread: Which weight set to get?
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10-23-2010, 08:59 AM #1
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Which weight set to get?
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." - Tom Hanks
"If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
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10-23-2010, 03:05 PM #2
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10-23-2010, 04:18 PM #3
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Go with the CAP, especially since it comes with a weight tree, which I find myself in desperate need of. Having to pick weights up off the floor gets old quick.
As daniel327 said, round plates are far easier to do any off-the-floor exercises with.
By the way, the CAP set most likely comes with four 5lb plates.
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10-23-2010, 06:14 PM #4No brain, no gain.
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10-23-2010, 09:02 PM #5
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That was all we had on the bases I was stationed at...just kinda got used to using them. My best DL is 450 and I never had an issue with them.
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great." - Tom Hanks
"If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
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