1. "cage/smith system, oly bar, plates, dumbbells" In response to In response to 0
you can set up guards/stoppers on the cage so you dont need a spotter on heavy lifts like bench, squats, etc. on bench i just set up the guards right above my neck so i can lay the weight down low enough not to choke me. on squats i just set em below the lowest point of my squat and lean back into the cage and lower the weight when i fatigue.
got a curl bar, triceps bar, and hex bar too.
mostly free weight exercises except for the lat/pec dec stack on the cage. all you really need.
built the plate, bar, and dumbbell collection for cheap from craigslist and those sporting goods store penny-for-pounds clearance sales.