Equipment Crew ... a.k.a. Home Gym Gear Sluts HGGS

[lpsevier]

Do you mean me bro?

All I got extra was the rack and the bar.....and at some point I guess the powerblock FID.

If you did mean me, I'm wanting to clean up the rack first, because it would actually be embarassing to have someone come to my place and see such a gross piece of equipment!! Its fine though, just dirty. I'm guessing I'll get it road ready in about a week or so.

You're not close to me though, I don't think, so maybe you weren't even talking to me!! If not, sorry I butted in.

Yeah I was talking to you, just wondering what the turnaround time was :lol:

If I get deals on things online I usually can't wait to flip them.

[HardKore79]

OK, a friend of mine handed over to me a membership for Ballys. I have one near my house that is about 4 blocks away. Its a newer one also and will be checking it out today. I've been wanting to being social, especially after a break-up I had. I guess I have both gyms to go back and fourth to.
Plus, to renew it is only $97 a year.

[Keetman]

OK, a friend of mine handed over to me a membership for Ballys. I have one near my house that is about 4 blocks away. Its a newer one also and will be checking it out today. I've been wanting to being social, especially after a break-up I had. I guess I have both gyms to go back and fourth to.
Plus, to renew it is only $97 a year.

$97 a year isn't too bad me thinks. Never been in a Bally's though, I think there's only one near me. Aren't they like a all in one type place? That would be a cheap price for an occasional break from the norm. Is that renewal fee for life or will it go up?




I'll work on some pics. Though, it already looks about 40% better than it did. Plus I've got the pad off while I powerwash it.

I've been a little down about it so I didn't rush to get pics. Its looking better though, so I'm getting a little more excited!

[HardKore79]

$97 a year isn't too bad me thinks. Never been in a Bally's though, I think there's only one near me. Aren't they like a all in one type place? That would be a cheap price for an occasional break from the norm. Is that renewal fee for life or will it go up?




I'll work on some pics. Though, it already looks about 40% better than it did. Plus I've got the pad off while I powerwash it.

I've been a little down about it so I didn't rush to get pics. Its looking better though, so I'm getting a little more excited!

All in one type of place? I have no idea what that is but I used to work out in one of the ballys when I was 17 years old. Someone else had to sign for me, but I loved it when i was doing it. I got eventually tired of the wait for equipment and the idiots in there.
I have to ask if that $97 is for lifetime but I really doubt it. The good thing is that now I wont be paying anything out of my pocket and since its only 4-5 blocks away, no gas and time will be spent to go there. Well, until the renewal is due.

[animalfan]

OK, a friend of mine handed over to me a membership for Ballys. I have one near my house that is about 4 blocks away. Its a newer one also and will be checking it out today. I've been wanting to being social, especially after a break-up I had. I guess I have both gyms to go back and fourth to.
Plus, to renew it is only $97 a year.

there isn't a bally's near me, i think the closest one to me is about 44-50 minutes away. $97 a year isn't bad at all, i'd take a membership to almost any gym for that!

$97 a year isn't too bad me thinks. Never been in a Bally's though, I think there's only one near me. Aren't they like a all in one type place? That would be a cheap price for an occasional break from the norm. Is that renewal fee for life or will it go up?

that's why i'd want it, just for something different once in a while.

I'll work on some pics. Though, it already looks about 40% better than it did. Plus I've got the pad off while I powerwash it.

I've been a little down about it so I didn't rush to get pics. Its looking better though, so I'm getting a little more excited!

i can't wait to see the pics too.

[captmorganm6]

ok guys ,I think I'm comfortable enough with ya(LOL) to post this mornings workout

FLAT BENCH
warmup 135x8x2 & stretching
185x8
205x6
225x2
245x1

CLOSE GRIP INC BENCH
175x8
185x6
195x3
205x2

INC FLYE
25x20
35x20x2

DIPS
BW+45x5
+35x6
+25x7
I was pretty much shot before doing these

INCLINE SHRUGS
225x8x3
I usually do shrugs twice a week,Inclines w/ back or chest and shrug bar w/shoulders

So there it is. Hold all applause

[animalfan]

So there it is. Hold all applause

nice looking workout man.

here's mine. it sucked and i want to kill something.

went for a bench max (with about a second pause):

135x6, 185x4, 225x2
275x0, stuck about 3" off my chest.
265x0, pushed it up and off the holders, shot forward and my rack saved my
guts.

went for a military press max:

95x4, 135x2
175x0, pressed it halfway up, got stuck
165x1

i'll have to go for my bench max this weekend, i'll see if i can get a spotter/someone to give me a liftoff. i'll do deadlift tomorrow, i sure the heck hope it goes better.

[eb02z06]

ok guys ,I think I'm comfortable enough with ya(LOL) to post this mornings workout

FLAT BENCH
warmup 135x8x2 & stretching
185x8
205x6
225x2
245x1

CLOSE GRIP INC BENCH
175x8
185x6
195x3
205x2

INC FLYE
25x20
35x20x2

DIPS
BW+45x5
+35x6
+25x7
I was pretty much shot before doing these

INCLINE SHRUGS
225x8x3
I usually do shrugs twice a week,Inclines w/ back or chest and shrug bar w/shoulders

So there it is. Hold all applause

Nice pressing man! Work those JMs in there

nice looking workout man.

here's mine. it sucked and i want to kill something.

went for a bench max (with about a second pause):

135x6, 185x4, 225x2
275x0, stuck about 3" off my chest.
265x0, pushed it up and off the holders, shot forward and my rack saved my
guts.

went for a military press max:

95x4, 135x2
175x0, pressed it halfway up, got stuck
165x1

i'll have to go for my bench max this weekend, i'll see if i can get a spotter/someone to give me a liftoff. i'll do deadlift tomorrow, i sure the heck hope it goes better.

No worries man, bench has always been my most finicky (sp?) lift. You'll prob hit 275 next time you try it with a spotter, lol. Good work.

[jfindon]

I want to work out

[captmorganm6]

Thanks Guys..Gotta love the JM"s ,I do those on arm day (thats the second time I said that.Think I'll put it in my signature)
My splits....Bi's/Tri's..Chest..Back..Shoulders/Legs
No set days because of work and 2 yr old.Usually end up 2 or 3 days on 1 day off

[captmorganm6]

I want to work out

LOL,I give you 2 more days.

Anybody else want to get in on the pool as to when JF gives in

[Accutron]

I want to work out

Youd be okay with a really light day, say less than 50% of what you usually do and only 5 reps one set. Youd be doing something while still resting. Or only do warm-ups and stop at the work set.

[4MEandThem]

I want to work out

Just think of the Doms headed your way.

[Keetman]

I want to work out

I called it.


But I thought it would take 3 days.



LOL

[jfindon]

Hahaha, it took one day. I think my back is starting to feel better though, so that will make the break worth it right there.

Maybe I'll go max out on deads! Piece of **** back, I'll tech it to screw up on me

[Skidmarx]

I think I dodged a bullet. My family has been sick, and I had the sniffles and a sore throat yesterday morning so I started popping zicam. Today I feel fine. This stuff works if you do it early.

Long cardio session today. Trying to keep from getting fat since I've upped my calories(extra 750-1000) and protein(extra 100) over the last couple of weeks.

I hate cardio.

[eb02z06]

Hahaha, it took one day. I think my back is starting to feel better though, so that will make the break worth it right there.

Maybe I'll go max out on deads! Piece of **** back, I'll tech it to screw up on me

Haha, man that didn't last long. As long as you're still fresh you should be ok. I think I may need a deload next week, more for mental rest than physical though. Too many distractions with this warm weather, too!

I think I dodged a bullet. My family has been sick, and I had the sniffles and a sore throat yesterday morning so I started popping zicam. Today I feel fine. This stuff works if you do it early.

Long cardio session today. Trying to keep from getting fat since I've upped my calories(extra 750-1000) and protein(extra 100) over the last couple of weeks.

I hate cardio.

Man, cardio definitely sucks. You're lucky you can easily get that many extra calories. Maybe I need to take some eating lessons from JF. I haven't been eating enough in the past 2 weeks and I'm losing weight! Strength hasn't been too bad, but my squats feel weaker than they were. Got to make sure to up the intake now.

[eb02z06]

Today's workout. Week 6, Day 3.

ME Lower

Bike warmup.

Box Squats, just under parallel
135 x 8
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3
Belt on
365 x 3

405 x 1

425 x 1 PR!


Good mornings / Assistance
185 x 5
195 x 5
belt on
225 x 5
225 x 5


Weighted DB situps
10 lb behind head
15, 15, 15

[Keetman]

I think I dodged a bullet. My family has been sick, and I had the sniffles and a sore throat yesterday morning so I started popping zicam. Today I feel fine. This stuff works if you do it early.

Long cardio session today. Trying to keep from getting fat since I've upped my calories(extra 750-1000) and protein(extra 100) over the last couple of weeks.

I hate cardio.

Just to give you some backup.....the zycam does work. You have a VERY small window, like right when you start to feel the scratchiness in your throat....I mean like the instant you realize you're about to be sick is when you need to use it. The last time I missed the window a bit and still kept using it for several days...like they say even then I was sick for a shorter period of time than usual and my symptoms were decreased.

Expensive stuff at like $12 an ounce, but well worth it in my opinion.

[lpsevier]

Maybe just don't get sick next time?

[Accutron]

I had a tough workout this morning

[Keetman]

Maybe just don't get sick next time?

Uh, ok?

[animalfan]

-this will be a good day. my wife woke me up with coffee and is cooking breakfast. she said "do you want some sausage and eggs"?

i said "yea, mrs animalfan, i want some eggs and sausage"!

-3 more days left at work, not gonna bother worrying about it anymore, there's no point.

-going for a deadlift max in a while. think i can dead with my fingers crossed? i'm hoping for better results than i had yesterday, but i suppose that shouldn't be hard to accomplish.

-i didn't call it out, but my new military press max was a 45# pr. although i never really trained it before, the most i had gotten was 120# with a little leg drive. the 165 was without a push from the legs.

-jfindon, how you holding up brother? if you can't stay away from the weights, accutron was right, i'd stay around 50%.

-jalepeno tabasco sauce is awesome on eggs.

that is all.

[buffbrown21]

Well me and the guys did chest/tris and shoulders yesterday again. Some of them said they were just getting over the soreness from last Wednesday (same workout).


Since we have been posting our workouts lately:

Circuits-10 reps at each station, chest/tri rotation, no rest until you complete the circuit

3 of the stations were pushup variations, 1 was bench dips, 1 was a tricep exercise (side-tri-rise) and 1 was overhead tricep ext w/ a dumbbell.
We did that 2 times.

Then we did it again 2 times through w/ a change -instead of dips, we did skull crushers and of course different style pushups.

Then we did sets of pushups while one person did dumbbell bench, when they got off dumbbell bench, we rotated-still doing pushups til we got to the bench. So, you did a set of dumbbell bench presses, then 5 sets of 10 pushups.

Lastly we did a circuit of dumbbells bench press, followed by pylo pushups, followed by pushups, followed by plyo pushups.

Then, we did 2 sets of 1 arm dumbbell bench press. IF YOU GUYS HAVE NEVER DONE THESE, YOU NEED TO TRY THEM. WORKS THE CORE AS WELL.

Oh, almost forgot about the shoulders
We did overhead presses w/ 45s or 60s or 75s, then front raises w/ 20s.
2x through.

Finished w/ 2 sets of 10 dips.

[Keetman]

Well me and the guys did chest/tris and shoulders yesterday again. Some of them said they were just getting over the soreness from last Wednesday (same workout).


Since we have been posting our workouts lately:

Circuits-10 reps at each station, chest/tri rotation, no rest until you complete the circuit

3 of the stations were pushup variations, 1 was bench dips, 1 was a tricep exercise (side-tri-rise) and 1 was overhead tricep ext w/ a dumbbell.
We did that 2 times.

Then we did it again 2 times through w/ a change -instead of dips, we did skull crushers and of course different style pushups.

Then we did sets of pushups while one person did dumbbell bench, when they got off dumbbell bench, we rotated-still doing pushups til we got to the bench. So, you did a set of dumbbell bench presses, then 5 sets of 10 pushups.

Lastly we did a circuit of dumbbells bench press, followed by pylo pushups, followed by pushups, followed by plyo pushups.

Then, we did 2 sets of 1 arm dumbbell bench press. IF YOU GUYS HAVE NEVER DONE THESE, YOU NEED TO TRY THEM. WORKS THE CORE AS WELL.

Oh, almost forgot about the shoulders
We did overhead presses w/ 45s or 60s or 75s, then front raises w/ 20s.
2x through.

Finished w/ 2 sets of 10 dips.

Hey Buff, if you don't mind....could you break your workouts into 2 posts?

Just reading it made me a little tired....so if you could do that, it would be great....k thanks!

[buffbrown21]

Hey Buff, if you don't mind....could you break your workouts into 2 posts?

Just reading it made me a little tired....so if you could do that, it would be great....k thanks!

LOL! Sorry Keetman!

[buffbrown21]

Oh by the way, my review on the Kentucky Grilled Chicken is this:

Kind of weird the way the skin was cooked onto the chicken...it was like a snake was shredding......
The taste was ok, nothing special at all. Somehow the chicken inside was still greasy(?).
About 30-45 minutes later, my stomach felt kind of weird.
All in all....I probably wont do it again...even if it is free.

[PullBig]

Oh by the way, my review on the Kentucky Grilled Chicken is this:

Kind of weird the way the skin was cooked onto the chicken...it was like a snake was shredding......
The taste was ok, nothing special at all. Somehow the chicken inside was still greasy(?).
About 30-45 minutes later, my stomach felt kind of weird.
All in all....I probably wont do it again...even if it is free.

I skipped it. Didnt look that good.


Had surgery yesterday. Not pleasant. Got the im not having any more kids kind. Not sure what smiley to use. This sucks. I didnt think it would be so bad.

[captmorganm6]

Good Work Eb

Keet-LOL

Small workout today,Gotta go into work for 16 hrs starting at 2

BEHIND NECK SHOULDER PRESS
95x8x2 Warmup
115x8
135x6x2

UPRIGHT ROW
95x8
115x7
125x5

DUMBELL FRONT RAISE
25x15x3 Last set w/hammer grip

[captmorganm6]

Sorry Buff,almost forgot you. Great workout

Pull..OW..How bout' this one