***READ THIS FIRST*** Official workout equipment FAQ

[xephonics]

he's gonna end up like this guy

[Jimbo.]

he's gonna end up like this guy

lol, oh wow, good thing his Mom was there to save the day, jeez

[cgc]

lol, oh wow, good thing his Mom was there to save the day, jeez

Man, my mom would have just walked in, looked at me and said; "well genius, you got yourself into that postion....get yourself out of it"

My dad on the other hand? "PUSH, PUSH, PUUUUUUUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[jshpark]

lol !@#$ man. I woulda just bailed instead of getting on my knees. looked like he had some rubber matting down

or maybe because he was wearing cushioned shoes he lost balance..

[Jimbo.]

Man, my mom would have just walked in, looked at me and said; "well genius, you got yourself into that postion....get yourself out of it"

My dad on the other hand? "PUSH, PUSH, PUUUUUUUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

That's funny, I dont think my mom could have helped if she wanted to, she's all of 4'11 and like 100 lbs though

lol !@#$ man. I woulda just bailed instead of getting on my knees. looked like he had some rubber matting down

or maybe because he was wearing cushioned shoes he lost balance..

good point, we should save this for the next time someone asks why they shouldn't lift in running shoes

[xephonics]

good point, we should save this for the next time someone asks why they shouldn't lift in running shoes

And/or why they need a power rack instead of a bench w/ squat posts....

[Jimbo.]

And/or why they need a power rack instead of a bench w/ squat posts....

Well yeah of course, I know that's why you posted it, the shoe thing is just an added bonus!

[MrHolman]

Man, my mom would have just walked in, looked at me and said; "well genius, you got yourself into that postion....get yourself out of it"

My dad on the other hand? "PUSH, PUSH, PUUUUUUUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

my mom and dad both used to lift regularly, mom was a bodybuilder/model, dad was an athlete

dad would have called me girly names and laughed, mom would have called me girly names and laughed...

yeah... lol

[Jimbo.]

my mom and dad both used to lift regularly, mom was a bodybuilder/model, dad was an athlete

dad would have called me girly names and laughed, mom would have called me girly names and laughed...

yeah... lol

Haha, at least they would have been able to get that weight off of your back

[MrHolman]

lol but they wouldnt have, my mom can still squat more than that dude haha

[bandoogiemanz]

Can anybody help me here? This might sound like a noob question. I'm looking for something to do pull ups with, but the ceiling in my basement is not high enough. I want a pull up tower to go in my backyard. Is is possible to use a home tower like a Weider, or are there towers specifically made to be used outdoors? Thanks for any help.

[yankeemarko1]

Can anybody help me here? This might sound like a noob question. I'm looking for something to do pull ups with, but the ceiling in my basement is not high enough. I want a pull up tower to go in my backyard. Is is possible to use a home tower like a Weider, or are there towers specifically made to be used outdoors? Thanks for any help.

Go to this page. Scroll about halfway down and look at the Free Standing Chinup Bar II. You could even ditch the wood base and cement in the ground.

http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/shenand...odyweight.html

[hotkabob]

I recently bought an olympic bar as part of an olympic weight set. It appears to be sort of flat/squished along the bar (the entire length) and there appears to be sort of like corners. Its kind of hard to describe, but I don't remember noticing these on bars I have used at gyms, normally they seem perfectly round. Is this normal or a defect in the bar I bought?

Thanks!

[Confuzzl3dOn3]

Olympic bars are meant to be round ie. a circle for their cross-sectional area. I have never seen an oblong bar.

[Entro]

I couldnt find anything in search

Whats the best jumprope for the money? Should I go leather or stay with plastic? Using it for cardio as well as eventually footwork again. Should I go ahead and get a weighted one?

Sorry for the noob Qs

[Cadz]

I couldnt find anything in search

Whats the best jumprope for the money? Should I go leather or stay with plastic? Using it for cardio as well as eventually footwork again. Should I go ahead and get a weighted one?

Sorry for the noob Qs

Seriously just go to Walmart or Target and pick up one that is a plastic rope. My wife uses hers 5 days a week on bare tar and it's like a year old now and still going strong and cost like $6.
For cardio you just need to keep your heart rate up, no need for a weight unless you want one.

[brightmix]

Ann is a very good operator.She can answer me when i asked a question.Thank you.Ann

[AJamesE]

I need some opinions on these power racks.

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/...power-rack.php

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GYM-POWER-...item4151ce2265


And if these are decent deals? could i get a decent set of weights for a good price?

Im getting a bench and bar (i think its and EZ so may need to buy a 6ft barbell).


thanks alot if ya answer

[buffbrown21]

I couldnt find anything in search

Whats the best jumprope for the money? Should I go leather or stay with plastic? Using it for cardio as well as eventually footwork again. Should I go ahead and get a weighted one?

Sorry for the noob Qs

Wish I had seen this a month ago. I have used 4 different kinds of ropes and nothing comes close to my Buddy Lee rope. It costs a lot more than a basic plastic rope (which I also like), but it is much faster and smoother.

http://www.amazon.com/Buddy-Lee-Rope...5548208&sr=8-1
(although I only paid $7 for mine)

No matter what you get, I recommend that you do NOT buy a leather rope.

[deputy95]

Why are any of those STUPID questions?

[Hishiad]

Why are any of those STUPID questions?

None of them are STUPID questions. This thread is setup to eliminate stupid questions because it is answering the most important/most asked questions on the first post.


Doesn't help...people still post a new thread for every flipping question they come up with cause they are lazy.

[NoKittyNo]

None of them are STUPID questions. This thread is setup to eliminate stupid questions because it is answering the most important/most asked questions on the first post.


Doesn't help...people still post a new thread for every flipping question they come up with cause they are lazy.

Haha.. I hope mine wasn't stupid about the rack and swiss bar..:\ .. Stay away, do n ot look at the person behind the curtain (cue smoke and toto..) But I actually googled a combination of words to find an answer with no luck. Everytime I typed in "Monkey bars" or "trap bar" or "power rack with monkey bars" I got tips on school yard fitness or something about "power moms".. so thus I did the thread ..Lol.

as for skipping rope, I never had luck with the fiber/thread ones, plastic while it could tend to tangle and whip you in the back of the head, added speed for me. . . . Still sucked when you mis stepped and got that thing two-fold though. At least with the treadmill you get hit once, then get rolled off onto the floor.. Kind of like an ease of faliure.. Lol.

[slimneverdies]

he's gonna end up like this guy

Deja vu!! This is my first time reading in this thread and I was just telling my numbskull friend yesterday not to buy a bench press machine. He bought it anyway!!! Not to be mean but I smell a big failure coming with my buddy. This sh#t is golden! LMAO

[UsainBoltz]

sometimes when i lift for 1-2 hours and i dont break a sweat. does this mean im not trying hard enough?

[JamesKnight]

lol, thats a funny video. he should have used cathers if he goes too low!

[snyggys]

All I've got to say. Is AB DONT Twist. Waste of money. Spot reduction never will work.

[snyggys]

sometimes when i lift for 1-2 hours and i dont break a sweat. does this mean im not trying hard enough?

Man, you should be lifting for 40 mins and dripping sweat. The fact that you can go for 2 hours tells me that you are coasting. Read the book body for life. HE tells you how to lift and get your body in shape.

[snyggys]

he's gonna end up like this guy

There is a reason why the SPOTTER idea was invented... LOL, I think we all think we can handle it on our own at one time or another.

[TrueAmateur]

Man, my mom would have just walked in, looked at me and said; "well genius, you got yourself into that postion....get yourself out of it"

My dad on the other hand? "PUSH, PUSH, PUUUUUUUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

ROFLMAO!!! It's even funnier cause my family is the same way, except my Dad would've laughed and took a photo first, while my mom would've panicked.

[xINVINCIBLEx40]

I just bought a Weider Pro 256 Combo Bench from Sears and i need help to know what it can take. it came with the bench, a 10 (standard) pound barbell and 80 pounds of weight. I also bought an additional 20 pounds of weight. in the manual it says not to put more than 100lbs on the barbell. i thought that barbells are supposed to bend when they reach their max and the bar doesnt even bend when i sit on it with the 100lbs. so is it that the bench cant take any more weight or why does it warn not to put anymore weight on it? please help if u have any knowledge of benches or how they work