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I started with a $300 craigslist deal with 300lb of free weights, oly bar, ez-curl bar and a Marcy bench/squat/pulldown station with adjustable bench. Last year I bought a Rogue Economy Bar because the chrome was flaking off my cheap-o bar. The difference is HUGE in quality, I also think it gives you a different feel. I highly recommend one if you are to replace any one piece of equipment from an economy set. I started with using puzzle mats, but once you get around 300lbs on a squat (I weigh 215) your heels start really sinking into the mat when you drive out of the hole.
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