It would not be a big stretch to say that a basic weight set should be an essential part of any home gym. In its basic form, a weight set is simply a barbell and various weight plates. There are generally two types of weight sets, Olympic weight sets and generic weight sets. Olympic sets are featured in most good gyms and are the same type of weights used in Olympic weight lifting events. Olympic weights are made to a rigid standard that comprises of a seven-foot barbell and collection of standard-weight plates that can be anywhere from 2.5lb up to 100lb and sometimes more. Olympic weight sets are widely regarded as being of higher quality than standard sets which makes them an obvious choice for anyone looking for a personal weight set of superior quality. Many free weight sets come with a standard dumbbell component. Dumbbells are smaller than [...] Read more »