Home Gym

[Jeff the Repper]

Hold on, you are Brocreating?

Fixed

[Shermanatorx]

Any updates?

[Starkk]

Nothing and I'm getting pissy.

I believe I'll be getting the power rack you linked me to either way, so reps for life if it works well.

[Shermanatorx]

I believe I'll be getting the power rack you linked me to either way, so reps for life if it works well.

You will not be disappointed. It's a quality piece of equipment.

It wasn't too fun to put it together alone though.

Are you putting it on a surface that will allow it to be anchored to the ground?- this is a must imo.

Edit: Saw you posted basement.

[Starkk]

You will not be disappointed. It's a quality piece of equipment.

It wasn't too fun to put it together alone though.

Are you putting it on a surface that will allow it to be anchored to the ground?- this is a must imo.

Edit: Saw you posted basement.

I don't know how to do that, but I'm sure I'll figure it out.

With regard to the floor-

http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-A...ref=pd_sim_sg2

[jcmoney99]

Locally we have a store called "Play it Again Sports". People go there to sell their used sporting goods. A lot of it is brand new, or hardly used. I've seen some nice racks in there at a reasonable price and have gotten some brand new olympic weights. It's kind of hit and miss on what is there at the time. Not sure if they have one where you are at or not...just a thought.

[Starkk]

Locally we have a store called "Play it Again Sports". People go there to sell their used sporting goods. A lot of it is brand new, or hardly used. I've seen some nice racks in there at a reasonable price and have gotten some brand new olympic weights. It's kind of hit and miss on what is there at the time. Not sure if they have one where you are at or not...just a thought.

Yup, we've got those. Prices are just really high here.

Not sure why.

[|ceman]

I don't know how to do that, but I'm sure I'll figure it out.

With regard to the floor-

http://www.amazon.com/We-Sell-Mats-A...ref=pd_sim_sg2

Those mats look like the ones that are sold at placed like Dicks : http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/se...+exercise&sr=1

They are generally pretty crappy quality and don't hold up very well. Don't let the thickness fool you - they can be thick, but their density is lightweight. After a few months of use, they will have permanent indentations and be ruined.

If you get commercial quality gym flooring you won't be disappointed. Something like this: http://www.christiansfitnessfactory....w-all-products

[BIgOrange865]

If you're still interested in the Powertec Rack. The best price I have found on the internet for new is at bestbuyfitness. com. Its $479 with free shipping. Hope this helps I have been looking for a setup at home myself since the birth of my daughter in June. Good luck.

[Shermanatorx]

If you're still interested in the Powertec Rack. The best price I have found on the internet for new is at bestbuyfitness. com. Its $479 with free shipping. Hope this helps I have been looking for a setup at home myself since the birth of my daughter in June. Good luck.

^^Good deal here.

[Tyler44]

What about Texas Strength Systems?

[Starkk]

Those mats look like the ones that are sold at placed like Dicks : http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/se...+exercise&sr=1

They are generally pretty crappy quality and don't hold up very well. Don't let the thickness fool you - they can be thick, but their density is lightweight. After a few months of use, they will have permanent indentations and be ruined.

If you get commercial quality gym flooring you won't be disappointed. Something like this: http://www.christiansfitnessfactory....w-all-products

Good to know. Looks like about $150 for what I'll need (and that's the minimum order) but I suppose it'll be worth it and that way I can get iron weights and not worry about it.

If you're still interested in the Powertec Rack. The best price I have found on the internet for new is at bestbuyfitness. com. Its $479 with free shipping. Hope this helps I have been looking for a setup at home myself since the birth of my daughter in June. Good luck.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Raped

What about Texas Strength Systems?

Looks like some seriously high-grade stuff. Not sure I need anything that intense, but if I could afford it, I would.

[Shermanatorx]

Those texas systems are nice, I refrained from suggesting them due to their price. $100 for a dip attachment...? Eh, no thanks.

Their nicest feature is the 1in hole spacing.

[Starkk]

Offer on our house accepted, so this gym is happening.

Reps until I'm out and then more reps tomorrow until I'm out.

[asianstyles]

Offer on our house accepted, so this gym is happening.

Reps until I'm out and then more reps tomorrow until I'm out.

in 4 reps

[nni]

http://catworkout.com/

http://www.formerfatguy.com/weblog/2...t-workouts.asp

[laneanders]

Offer on our house accepted, so this gym is happening.

Reps until I'm out and then more reps tomorrow until I'm out.

Congrats.

[ellsbebc]

Best wishes with new house and baby on the way

I'm with lceman. Those mats wouldn't hold up in longrun if you do heavy deads, etc

[Tyler44]

Best wishes with new house and baby on the way

I'm with lceman. Those mats wouldn't hold up in longrun if you do heavy deads, etc

i only want mats that give me optimum bounce capabilities

[Starkk]

Anyone have experience purchasing an olympic barbell on Amazon that was legitimate? 1/100 seem to be decent bars.

Or anybody that purchased one and hated it, so I know to avoid it...

[~Hades~]

You find a rack yet or what? I cant read. Got mine off CL

Need a new bar tho.

[Starkk]

You find a rack yet or what? I cant read. Got mine off CL

Need a new bar tho.

I'm ordering this one next week-

http://bestbuyfitness.com/product.asp?intProdID=3083

Awesome price.

We close on our house at the end of the month so I can really get going soon.

All the bars at stores around here suck and they have ones on Amazon that are clearly legit, but they are upwards of two bills and if I can get one cheaper, I'd like to.

Was hoping someone had gotten a less pricey one and liked it, but it's definitely not something to skimp on.

[~Hades~]

Nice. Are you getting the bench pictured or a different one?

[Starkk]

Nice. Are you getting the bench pictured or a different one?

No, I still have to find a proper bench. That, the oly bar and the power rack are my main three concerns right now. Everything else can wait, but I need to be able to squat, bench and dead at least before I cancel my gym membership, etc.

Also, I suppose technically owning the house would be good too

[Shermanatorx]

I'm ordering this one next week-

http://bestbuyfitness.com/product.asp?intProdID=3083

Awesome price.

Good man

That is a good price, I believe I paid the same.

You may wan't to have a helping hand in putting it together. I managed on my own, but it would be much quicker with a partner.

I would look into anchoring it down, while it's not necessary, it's a nice piece of mind. I found myself weighing down the rack with plates, which just cluttered my gym, and was not nearly as effective as anchoring the rack to the floor.

[Starkk]

Good man

That is a good price, I believe I paid the same.

You may wan't to have a helping hand in putting it together. I managed on my own, but it would be much quicker with a partner.

I would look into anchoring it down, while it's not necessary, it's a nice piece of mind. I found myself weighing down the rack with plates, which just cluttered my gym, and was not nearly as effective as anchoring the rack to the floor.

I wouldn't know how the hell to do something like that, but hopefully my father-in-law will. He's quite handy and is doing all the other "handyman" stuff around our new place.

I appreciate the recommendation.

[_stacked_]

I'm ordering this one next week-

http://bestbuyfitness.com/product.asp?intProdID=3083

Awesome price.

We close on our house at the end of the month so I can really get going soon.

All the bars at stores around here suck and they have ones on Amazon that are clearly legit, but they are upwards of two bills and if I can get one cheaper, I'd like to.

Was hoping someone had gotten a less pricey one and liked it, but it's definitely not something to skimp on.

I am currently building a home gym for reasons very similiar to yours. I ordered that power tec rack last month but I also got the lat pull down that can be added to it... they had a great deal for the package that no else could touch... no sales tax or shipping.

http://dumbbellbuddy.com/powertec/po...ck_system.html


$839.00 for everything... the high and low pulleys add a wealth of exercise possibilities to your home gym and the machine can be loaded much heavier than any of the stacks at your gym. All of the gyms locally here max out at 250 lbs on pull downs while I can load this thing over 300.


As far as your bench, I researched the **** out of that as well and the most versatile and clear winner IMO is the power tec utility bench shown in that pic on the link and the link below...

http://dumbbellbuddy.com/powertec/po...ity_bench.html

It has a wide range of setting from 90 degrees to decline. Most benches won't give you that many different inclines plus a decline. It also has handles on the sides for gripping and wheels on the bottom to move it around easy when you don't want it in the rack... it will handle 600-650 lbs with good stability.... very hard to beat.


You are looking at well over $300.00 for anything comparable... $289.00... very hard to beat.




I assembled th power rack and lat station by myself 4 sundays ago, it took about 3 hours. The only hard part was anchoring the top pieces without an extra set of hands but it wasn't that intense, you shouldn't have any trouble.


Congrats on the baby and the new home.

[Starkk]

Great post

[SwolenONE]

That Powertec equipment looks great, they have plate loaded all purpose home gym systems that look really nice too.

Ive picked up a few things a t Play it Again Sports and was always pleased with the prices and condition of the equipment that they sell, they can assist you in always making your home gym just a little better than it was the month before, haha, good store for impulse buys but these online stores are likely best for your primary set up with a cage and whatever else.

I have a multi purpose Hoist stack machine thats pretty nice, too expensive imo though for what it is. I also have a ****ty smith machine and a nice gun rack/half cage thing. Even with all of that I end up lifting at the gym 99% of the time.

[Vitruvian]

My wife and I are moving into a house that's nowhere near my current gym and in addition, we are having a baby, so I will have to cancel my membership.

As a result, I'm looking to purchase a few items and would appreciate any recommendations the bro's have to offer.

I want the following:

Power rack (preferably with a pull-up attachment)
Adjustable bench
Olympic Barbell + weights and possibly weight tree
Dumbbells + weights, up to 130lbs each

Other smaller stuff, I can figure out on my own. I just need quality goods.

The more inexpensive, the better, but I don't want cheap stuff. REEL CHERLP?!?

Reps for good responses until I'm out.

I would like to donate 1 gently used liberator wedge to this home gym.