Equipment Crew- Part II

[animalfan]

I like mine a lot. This is the 1st smart phone I've owned. The screen is terrific & it never locks up. If you are a heavy web surfer you should get the MAXX version. I have the regular RAZR & it really nukes the battery when you're on 4G. When you're on Wi-Fi, it lasts quite a bit longer.

I'll get the maxx, I am on the web pretty often with mine.

[Wildtim]

Haven't been on much the at couple days. Spent some time the last couple days, checking in on friends and church members who had close brushes with the tornado that went through here Thursday. Man did we get lucky, and have some good disaster plans that actually got carried out correctly.

[pumping4life]

AF, it looks like you've used your space pretty well. Have u thought about the Rogue horizontal bar holder? That would go great there.

[animalfan]

AF, it looks like you've used your space pretty well. Have u thought about the Rogue horizontal bar holder? That would go great there.

I'm going to buy that soon. I bought some hooks to hang my bands and stuff on today.

[animalfan]

Haven't been on much the at couple days. Spent some time the last couple days, checking in on friends and church members who had close brushes with the tornado that went through here Thursday. Man did we get lucky, and have some good disaster plans that actually got carried out correctly.

i wondered about that but forgot to ask. i'm glad to hear that you are alright.

AF, it looks like you've used your space pretty well. Have u thought about the Rogue horizontal bar holder? That would go great there.

i meant to say thanks in my other post. that's why i don't like posting here from my phone. anyway, i ended up a little better off than i thought as far as space, it worked better when i was setting it up than when i tried to figure it out by measurements. my deadlift spot isn't as roomy as i'm used to, but it'll work.

i am getting a rackable trap bar, ordered and paid for it today. i'm getting it from black widow training gear (i can post their ******** page if anyone is interested), or just search for them. i think i'll donate my old one to the powerlifting team, one of the guys likes it.

[pumping4life]

i am getting a rackable trap bar, ordered and paid for it today. i'm getting it from black widow training gear (i can post their ******** page if anyone is interested), or just search for them. i think i'll donate my old one to the powerlifting team, one of the guys likes it.

Why the rackable trap bar when you've got the cage thingey (2 beers and brain fart while posting)?

[Keetman]

After a few days, I really like my phone. The battery life is terrible though. I'm going to see about my options for changing to a maxx tomorrow. I'm not sure I'll do it though, depends on the overall cost. If i'm going to stick with a phone for a couple of years though, I need to be happy with it.

I'm going to buy that soon. I bought some hooks to hang my bands and stuff on today.

Did you see the pics of my accessory wall? I was able to free up a lot of space and it looks pretty good.

......i am getting a rackable trap bar, ordered and paid for it today. i'm getting it from black widow training gear (i can post their ******** page if anyone is interested), or just search for them. i think i'll donate my old one to the powerlifting team, one of the guys likes it.

Wow, 175 plus shipping for a rackable trap bar? After you review it, if it's nice, you may get them a lot of business. that's the best price I've seen rackable trap bar.

[animalfan]

Why the rackable trap bar when you've got the cage thingey (2 beers and brain fart while posting)?

rickshaw? trap bar will be better to work deadlifts with, from different heights. the rickshaw is pretty high, good for shrugs and carries though.

Did you see the pics of my accessory wall? I was able to free up a lot of space and it looks pretty good.

i can't remember, i'll have to look for them. or you could repost it for me?

Wow, 175 plus shipping for a rackable trap bar? After you review it, if it's nice, you may get them a lot of business. that's the best price I've seen rackable trap bar.

i hope it's nice. looks like he does good work, so i have confidence.

[IvankoBarbellCo]

If you want really tight collars that allow for minimal slippage you should get the Ivanko spin lock compression collars pictured below. The only negative about these collars is that the tightening rod doesn't allow you to snug up change plates on the outside of the collar.

I guess it would partially depend on the "luck" of where the t-bolt fastener "lands" in position on the final "tighten." Someone sent me a message (I think from here), but it was kind of garbled, but I remember it said something about a design change idea they had. I should try to find it. Maybe it had something to do with an "outside" micro-loading plate, but I can't remember for sure now.

[dumb.bell]

I guess it would partially depend on the "luck" of where the t-bolt fastener "lands" in position on the final "tighten."

This is correct, and it actually lands perfect on my Ivanko OBZ-30 (5ft EZ Curl Bar) which I use for bent over barbell rows. I'll update with a picture later today.

Luckily both sides line up really good with this bar

[irongrandpa]

Keetman, i was looking for the post about your lifting hooks you bought awhile back, i obviously didn't search back far enough, could you post the info. on them again? thanks.

[dumb.bell]

Keetman, i was looking for the post about your lifting hooks you bought awhile back, i obviously didn't search back far enough, could you post the info. on them again? thanks.

If you are in the market for hooks, I would also consider Versa Gripps.

[irongrandpa]

thanks, i'll do that.

[4MEandThem]

AF,
Your new space looks pretty well organized and def well equipped. I downsized a little to get a kick bag and a 46 flatscreen in the garage so my daughter can practice TKD. I also added a big slot car track that lowers from pulleys so we can use the garage as a play room too. My legpress and lying leg curl payed for it.

[Northernmoris]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/2910172924.html
Seven hundred and twenty pounds of free weights. Olympic bar another forty-five pounds put two ends. These are seventy era plates. 6x45 lbs 2x35 lbs 6x25 lbs 4x10 lbs 6x5 lbs 4x2 1/2 lbs 2 ends


Who's name is written all over this? Maybe he's on his way.

[irongrandpa]

Dumb.bell, also, a couple of days ago i posted some pics of the leg curl machines i was talking to you about, thanks again for everyones input.

[Keetman]

Keetman, i was looking for the post about your lifting hooks you bought awhile back, i obviously didn't search back far enough, could you post the info. on them again? thanks.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...&highlight=lpg


There you go. If you need anything else let me know.

[dumb.bell]

Dumb.bell, also, a couple of days ago i posted some pics of the leg curl machines i was talking to you about, thanks again for everyones input.

Saw the pics, the machine looked good (I think my cable cross is from that same line), what are your thoughts on it so far?

[dumb.bell]

Finally got my knee and elbow sleeves in from EFS. Those are some seriously thick sleeves. They make the adjustable Inzers look wimpy.

[irongrandpa]

Saw the pics, the machine looked good (I think my cable cross is from that same line), what are your thoughts on it so far?

i agree with you, if i had to pick only one , it would be the lying leg curl, however, as long as my truck is being parked outside anyway, i'm keeping both. also, Keetman, thanks for the info, i'll check that site & the versagrips site.

[AttyGuy]

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/spo/2910172924.html
Seven hundred and twenty pounds of free weights. Olympic bar another forty-five pounds put two ends. These are seventy era plates. 6x45 lbs 2x35 lbs 6x25 lbs 4x10 lbs 6x5 lbs 4x2 1/2 lbs 2 ends


Who's name is written all over this? Maybe he's on his way.

I wonder. I doubt he'll get them. 1). He's already got six full 255-lb sets of Yorks in pounds, with another 2 full sets of Yorks in kilos (and a third coming this summer). 2). The cl vultures have probably already swooped down on this deal. There appears to be nothing remarkable about the plates. The bar may be interesting.

[dumb.bell]

Finally got my knee and elbow sleeves in from EFS. Those are some seriously thick sleeves. They make the adjustable Inzers look wimpy.

My effort to make the EFS Elbow sleeves more user friendly

[rthawker]

Sorinex just posted this video on their ******** page with the caption "and soon new strength equipment". Might be a chance to pick up some York equipment if Penn State is going to be selling off the old stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M2WTErZP5c

[dumb.bell]

Sorinex just posted this video on their ******** page with the caption "and soon new strength equipment". Might be a chance to pick up some York equipment if Penn State is going to be selling off the old stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M2WTErZP5c

If you are referring to the racks, I'm pretty certain they are ProStar rather than York. I own 4 ProStar Collegiate half racks and they are really well made. Those are some really nice racks.

[rthawker]

If you are referring to the racks, I'm pretty certain they are ProStar rather than York. I own 4 ProStar Collegiate half racks and they are really well made. Those are some really nice racks.

I just noticed that they had York plates and bars and just assumed the rest was as well. I didn't really pay that much attention to racks. Either way they they might be available. If anyone finds out for sure let us know. I'm just curious but others might be in the market for equipment.

[AttyGuy]

I own 4 ProStar Collegiate half racks and they are really well made.

You too? I like having them around the house for impromptu squat sessions. Saves the trip to the home gym in the basement. . .

LOL!

[dumb.bell]

You too? I like having them around the house for impromptu squat sessions. Saves the trip to the home gym in the basement. . .

LOL!

I keep them spread through out the house in case I really feel the urge and just don't have time to make it to the basement. LOL

Actually, they are all stored in a section of the basement since I don't have room to set them up yet. Purchased with the intention of eventually opening up a personal training studio.

[animalfan]

My effort to make the EFS Elbow sleeves more user friendly

how much are you trying to stretch them? mine are very tight, they are a struggle to get on, and to get off they turn inside out.

[AttyGuy]

Actually, they are all stored in a section of the basement since I don't have room to set them up yet. Purchased with the intention of eventually opening up a personal training studio.

Not quite as humorous as my reading, but pretty cool. Are you still shooting for the studio? If I could be semi-retired, my dream would be to open a black iron gym. I'd go old school on the plates, of course, and I would do it to get out of the house and lift weights. As long as the expenses were covered, I wouldn't mind.

[dumb.bell]

how much are you trying to stretch them? mine are very tight, they are a struggle to get on, and to get off they turn inside out.

Mine are the Super Heavy. They came in on Friday and I tried for several hours and could only get them about a half inch above my elbow. When I bent my arm, my elbow would come out from under them. On Friday with my wife's help, I got them on for a max effort bench attempt. After i laid down on the bench I yelled at her to hurry and give me a lift off because my hands were already starting to tingle and minor numbness was already setting in. I want them to be tight, I would just like to be able to wear them for more than 1 set without having to take them off since they are so hard to get on. I'd also like to be able to put them on without any help. I tried turning them wrong side out and then trying to flip them to get them on, but they were too tight.