'Look what I bought today!'.

[jackbravo]

It's possible. the texture is fairly mild. i am using my phone camera though, i'll try to get one with my s95 (though i don't know how to use it yet beyond "auto" mode)

[ProtienandIron]

You've got a good woman there JackB. How are you getting on with the bar? I've always wanted to try one before I spent out one due to my shoulder issues.

[jackbravo]

hahaha..yea.

i'm not sure i know what I'm doing with the bar. i'm not able to hold it by the cambered portion because the bar just falls off my back, so i'm still using it as i do with my regular bar. here's a video of a few sets. do i have to hold it by the cambered portion?

[rlundregan]

I picked up this Cybex bench today for $175. I'm going to need to recover it soon--anyone know a good place to get marine-grade vinyl or some such fabric? The guy also sold me the 6 x 10 lb Ivanko plates that I have been obsessing over for $.50 per lb.

[BloodType3R]

I picked up this Cybex bench today for $175. I'm going to need to recover it soon--anyone know a good place to get marine-grade vinyl or some such fabric? The guy also sold me the 6 x 10 lb Ivanko plates that I have been obsessing over for $.50 per lb.

You're in my area...

Nice bench.

[Northernmoris]

You're in my area...

Nice bench.

He's in PA.

[rlundregan]

You're in my area...

Nice bench.

I'm in Reading, PA. I had to drive 2 hours to get to your area!

[BloodType3R]

I see!
Crazy how such cumbersome heavy stuff does so much traveling to find a good home.

[MC707]

hahaha..yea. i'm not sure i know what I'm doing with the bar.
i'm not able to hold it by the cambered portion because the bar just falls off my back, so i'm still using it as i do with my regular bar.
here's a video of a few sets. do i have to hold it by the cambered portion?

Hey jack saw nobody answered you. You could always use your cambered bar like these guys do. Haven't used one personally so don't know for sure which is best, but it's probably personal comfort (I'm guessing)

[irongrandpa]

i've been watching CL for a long time for some used 100# plates to keep on my leg press. got these today for $75 for the pair.

[animalfan]

Hey jack saw nobody answered you. You could always use your cambered bar like these guys do. Haven't used one personally so don't know for sure which is best, but it's probably personal comfort (I'm guessing)

I hold mine like they are. Make sure your upper back is tight and pull forward (into your traps) with your hands, that should keep the bar on your back.

[jackbravo]

Hey jack saw nobody answered you. You could always use your cambered bar like these guys do. Haven't used one personally so don't know for sure which is best, but it's probably personal comfort (I'm guessing)

I hold mine like they are. Make sure your upper back is tight and pull forward (into your traps) with your hands, that should keep the bar on your back.

Thanks, I tried that position, but I think my posterior delts just aren't big enough because the bar rolls off. I usually set the bar on scapular spines when i squat with a regular bar. I'll keep trying though, kinda fun to learn a new movement.

[irongrandpa]

I picked up this Cybex bench today for $175. I'm going to need to recover it soon--anyone know a good place to get marine-grade vinyl or some such fabric? The guy also sold me the 6 x 10 lb Ivanko plates that I have been obsessing over for $.50 per lb.

that's a great looking bench!

[Stasher1]

Picked up this oldschool squat rack...



along with a 300# CAP oly set, four 10# Hampton plates, two 30# hex dumbbells, and a Keys FID bench for $100.

The ad said it was 240# of plates, a bar, squat rack, and a pair of 30# dumbbells for $100. I was going to offer them $80 for the lot, but when I got there and counted 295# in plates and the seller threw in the bench, I just went ahead and counted out the five 20's. That's less than $.35 lb for the plates and a free rack and bench.

Now to snap a couple decent pics of the rack, clean up the bench and dumbbells, and relist them...

[ndmike99]

This is the newest addition to my gym. I got the platform and some of the bumper plates from a buddy of mine yesterday.

[OSUDimond]

Snagged this Hammer strength iso-lateral leg press and a no name incline bench with 4 iron grip 45 lb plates for $250

[TheDude8734]

Picked up some new plates today
1,500 lbs worth :

[ajsat23]

Wow this thread is turning into lets make everyone jealous thread! These last few pickups are amazing. Congrats everyone.

[OSUDimond]

When will it be my turn for ivankos???

[smittysgym2009]

When will it be my turn for ivankos???

You will surely run into them soon. You have been getting some amazing deals. And since they are newer, people aren't as likey to hoard thousands of pounds of them.

[ProtienandIron]

Dude!!! That Ivanko pic has made my day.

[Stasher1]

Dude!!! That Ivanko pic has made my day.

They're nice, but they're no match for my $6 dip stand...

[deadwoodgregg]

Went to Legend today and picked up a small order. Afterward, I went to the Dynabody used equipment store. If any regulars want to know if they have any particular piece, I can tell you what they have currently. IronGrandpa-they have 5 of those leverage squat presses that you were looking for in various different conditions. Dynabody store is in Alcoa, Tn. They also had 3 pair of Eleiko spinlock collars in "new" condition. Also a few "vintage" plates but mainly singles or pairs. 3 or 4 milled York 45's. Bunch of Hampton Hog urethane 25's and 45's. 14-7ft bars.

[dumb.bell]

Went to Legend today and picked up a small order. Afterward, I went to the Dynabody used equipment store. If any regulars want to know if they have any particular piece, I can tell you what they have currently. IronGrandpa-they have 5 of those leverage squat presses that you were looking for in various different conditions. Dynabody store is in Alcoa, Tn. They also had 3 pair of Eleiko spinlock collars in "new" condition. Also a few "vintage" plates but mainly singles or pairs. 3 or 4 milled York 45's. Bunch of Hampton Hog urethane 25's and 45's. 14-7ft bars.

I'd be interested in getting your impression of the Sissy Squat after you have used it some. Also, are the Eleiko Spinlock collars the ones that look like Ivankos or are they the competition star shaped collars?

[deadwoodgregg]

I'd be interested in getting your impression of the Sissy Squat after you have used it some. Also, are the Eleiko Spinlock collars the ones that look like Ivankos or are they the competition star shaped collars?

http://www.yorkbarbell.com/Commercia...oductType=Bars / Collars&Category=Collars&ProductID=70 They are similar to these York spinlocks. They were star shaped. They have been used but were in almost new condition. The sissy squat is an easy movement for me so I will have to do high reps or weighted reps. I have more trouble with GHRs. Can only do 6-8 rep sets right now.

[dumb.bell]

http://www.yorkbarbell.com/Commercia...oductType=Bars / Collars&Category=Collars&ProductID=70 They are similar to these York spinlocks. They have been used but were in almost new condition. The sissy squat is an easy movement for me so I will have to do high reps or weighted reps. I have more trouble with GHRs. Can only do 6-8 rep sets right now.

Am I correct in thinking that the Sissy Squat targets the quads?

[deadwoodgregg]

Am I correct in thinking that the Sissy Squat targets the quads?

Yes, mainly, but also the muscles around the knee. Kinda like getting up from a seated position only using your legs without pushing off with your hands. Torso remains perpendicular to the ground at all times. No leaning forward (cheating).

[claricSTi]

Don't have a picture up yet but I got a powertec P-LM lat machine today with the low cable row. Ended up paying $85 and it's practically brand new. Came with a lat bar, flat bar, cuffs, and tricep rope. Not as cool as the yard full of revolvers but a good deal none the less.

[thedickus]

Am I correct in thinking that the Sissy Squat targets the quads?

I've used one of these years ago and didn't care for it much.
A true sissy squat doesn't need any special equipment. Just elevate your heels, hold onto a support with one hand, hold a weight plate across your chest with the other hand. Squat down on the balls of your feet and keep your toso/hips/quads as straight as you can. Go down as low as possible while maintaining the straight line and come back up, but don't lock out. For me this really targets the quads and gives a great "finishing" burn after squats, leg presses, etc.
Here's youtube vid of what I consider a sissy squat which is done without any equipment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V0Hu_aGueA
I've always heard this machine referred to as a Roman Chair squat. Here's a youtube vid of someone using this type of machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKeQ3ZVeMXA even though he refers to it as a sissy squat you can see they're two pretty different movements. I feel true sissy squats more in the teardrop of the thigh above the kneecap.
Between the two I prefer the traditional sissy squat.

[OSUDimond]

Another score for the weekend. I am paying $400. I plan to keep the matching set of 5-50 and sell off some of my random unmatching DB's. Probably keep 2 of the bars if I like them. Most likely keeping the decline bench if I like it.
Hampton Rubber encased DB's 5-50. I am hoping to make some profit while still keeping whatever I want.


3 Shelf DB Rack


4 Nice Hampton barbells


Icarian Ab Bench


Cybex Adjustable Decline


Lighter weight set of Chrome DB's


My Coolass dog Dingo just for fun