My home gym + building a power rack PICS

[Thefarmer]

Here are some pics of my gym

A laptop for music, training log, water, etc


Home made Dips station using 2" pvc pipes, belt, shoes


That is not a small bed. A DIY GHD using wood, pillow, and duct tape. I copied the design from a video online


mirror and powerblocks


Spinlock EZ bar


Spinlock DBs

[Thefarmer]

more

These will be the horizontals for my power rack


painted metal pipes as sleeves for the shaft


Impulse cable crossover with 2x200lbs stack


tricep rope


Impulse Bench - 9 positions from flat to upright, 3 seat positions


Marcy half rack, high cables, low cable, with smith, it came with a bench and oly barbell set


I will post more pics and text later :P

[PaulWog]

But where's the squatting cage? :P

Very nice stuff At first I was cheering in my head going "nice ghetto-ish workout room!", but then I clicked on the cable crossover and started seeing some really nice stuff.

I like the setup.

[matrix563]

i want to see the power rack too

[Thefarmer]

The main parts of the power cage is being painted down stairs I'm excited to use it. Maybe in a few days I can upload pics of it assembled.

My older bench. FID, but its too high for me so I got the new one


Close up of cable crossover


Timer for my rest. I don;t want a clock when training :P


This is the safety shaft inside the sleeve



Of course a heavy bag

[alphagorilla]

how did u build that dip station out of pipes? do you have instructions? it looks awesome and i want one!

[Thefarmer]

I got the idea online but changed the measurements a bit to suit me better. Use the thickest gauge, most expensive PVC pipe you can get. Still much cheaper than buying one. Very easy to make too. Tools you need: hacksaw, tape measure. Materials: PVC cement, PVC pipes.


http://www.bodyrock.tv/2010/03/18/a-...t-dip-station/
http://www.clutchfitness.com/forums/...ead.php?t=9679

how did u build that dip station out of pipes? do you have instructions? it looks awesome and i want one!

[Skidmarx]

Love that cable crossover

[Thefarmer]

Thanks for the comments! I ran out of blue paint so I gotta go to the city on Sunday to get some more Didn't expect that it will take 3 weeks to finish a project Hahaha. Got busy with farm stuff like finishing up on the truck scale and building a 3 car garage - just starting on this. zso my gym is a mix of DIY stuff and some nicer store bought stuff There's just some things that are not available here like a "real" GHD that i really really want even though I'm still learning to do GHRs - so hard. Will post finished power cage pics before Christmas! :P

[Thefarmer]

It is done! And now for the tour....

Full shot first, I chose black and blue color. Very standard rack - I didn't put round pull up bars because I already have pull up station on my cable crossover. Inside dimensions - 28" x 45" total height 88"


It is bolted to the floor. I chose the open back design with posts so I can compensate for unevenes of the floor. My bench also has a very low bottom area so this works better.


DIY hooks.


It is all welded! No bolts here. This is the weld plate to reinforce.


Solid stainless shafting 50" with GI pipe sleeve. What's that behind? Dip bars just finished painting.


Number stickers I got made from the mall. I was going to paint the numbers on but I remembered I don;t write too well

[PaulWog]

so it is done!

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Nice! Looks simple but tough and functional. Kind of like a Rogue rack.

[Thefarmer]

Nice! Looks simple but tough and functional. Kind of like a Rogue rack.

Thanks! That was one of my inspirations, along with the other DIY racks. It's quite tough - 1/8" thickness about 2" x3"
Overall, its very simple to make and assemble. The problem we encountered was with the holes. If you don't have the proper equipment, don't even try it. I eventually took it out to a shop to have them finish drilling the holes!

[matrix563]

how much does it weigh total? you had the room to take the whole thing out for the holes to be drilled or you hadn't welded that part to it yet?

[KBKB]

It is done! And now for the tour....

Nice job! It looks great!

[qaz123]

Stick welded?

[Thefarmer]

Stick welded?

Yup, I didn't do the full welds myself. I'm still learning how to do that properly.

[Thefarmer]

how much does it weigh total? you had the room to take the whole thing out for the holes to be drilled or you hadn't welded that part to it yet?

I'm not sure about the weight. Not that heavy though. Only 2 of us moved the assembled rack to position. The holes were drilled after the posts were cut and before assembly The shop would kick me would if I brought the welded rack for them to drill !!!!!

[DanYaSon747]

neat.

[qaz123]

How do you rate your impulse equipment?

[Skidmarx]

So the big question is...how much do you have invested in the rack now, with the shop labor and all ?

[shoot2turtle]

Nice home gym! Your cable crossover is nicer than my kanto gym's here in manila. Magkano na gastos mo in total sa pesos?

[Thefarmer]

How do you rate your impulse equipment?

I like them a lot.

The bench is much better than my old Marcy. The height is perfect for me - Marcy is too high when I'm doing presses, My feet are awkward. The movement is smooth and The 3 seat pad positions are helpful. My ass sometimes slides off from the old bench when sitting upright.

The cable cross over I got is a bit narrower than the standard commercial equipment but it is made to the same material specifications. The width is okay for doing everything you expect from a regular crossover. The weight stack included for the price I paid is better value vs body solid, etc. available here. Pulleys are smooth. The adjustable pulley height though is a bit stiffer than more expensive brands.

Overall - Great value for its price, delivery to my farm for free.

[Thefarmer]

Nice home gym! Your cable crossover is nicer than my kanto gym's here in manila. Magkano na gastos mo in total sa pesos?

So the big question is...how much do you have invested in the rack now, with the shop labor and all ?

Lechon time!!!

here is the cost breakdown:
3 pieces 2 x 3 tubular - P6,450
2 pieces 50" stainless shafting - P2,000
various drill bits - P6,000 (still usable for other projects)
other materials (welding rods, grinding disks, paint) - P1,200
shop labor - P900

Total P16,550

We managed to drill up to 3/4" holes by ourselves and the shop did the 1-3/16" holes.

Have to work will post more details later

[RandyMcdonald]

Lechon time!!!

here is the cost breakdown:
3 pieces 2 x 3 tubular - P6,450
2 pieces 50" stainless shafting - P2,000
various drill bits - P6,000 (still usable for other projects)
other materials (welding rods, grinding disks, paint) - P1,200
shop labor - P900

Total P16,550

We managed to drill up to 3/4" holes by ourselves and the shop did the 1-3/16" holes.

Have to work will post more details later

Nice job. Looks good! For those wondering, if "P" is for PHP (Philippine currency) this would equal about $380.

[Thefarmer]

Nice job. Looks good! For those wondering, if "P" is for PHP (Philippine currency) this would equal about $380.

Thanks!
Yup thats Philippine Pesos. $380 might seem a bit high but about $120 of it is in drill bits. I forgot to mention that the small metal plates and pipes are from my scrap pile. The excess tube steel somewhat balances out what I took from the scrap pile.

I'm really glad I had one built instead of buying because the locally made ones we have here cost about P24,000 and the steel gauge and measurements are not to my specifications. The imported ones are rare and WAY overpriced.

[davidoff1974]

Nice to see someone set up a "real home gym" here in the philippines. Im also in the process of slowly building my home gym and so far Im very happy
I made the transition working out at home.

[Thefarmer]

Nice to see someone set up a "real home gym" here in the philippines. Im also in the process of slowly building my home gym and so far Im very happy
I made the transition working out at home.

I used to be a city mouse but when I became a farmer, I couldn't find a proper gym near enough so I decided to build one one equipment at a time so I make sure that what I want is what I really need. My next purchase might be a lat tower. you have any luck with the oly bar buy?

[davidoff1974]

I used to be a city mouse but when I became a farmer, I couldn't find a proper gym near enough so I decided to build one one equipment at a time so I make sure that what I want is what I really need. My next purchase might be a lat tower. you have any luck with the oly bar buy?

I have already seen the one at ensayo and I'm about to check the one at finix in pasig which is a black oxide finish before I decide which to buy.

Where did you buy your oly?

[Thefarmer]

I have already seen the one at ensayo and I'm about to check the one at finix in pasig which is a black oxide finish before I decide which to buy.

Where did you buy your oly?

Look for Noy at Finix. Nice guy to deal with. I think he is at their serendra office but he met me at their warehouse by appointment. I got my oly with the Marcy set at S&R but they dont have it anymore. I'm thinking of getting a new one but prioritizing my buys.

[jaguara5]

Could you post some pictures of the impulse bench in the shoulder press position?