Dropped $3k on a home gym thanks Newsom

[Ondle]

Should have done this a long time ago, but didn’t have the money or space. And with cuck newsomes second shutdown for god knows how long I decided to pull the plug.

I’m so excited boyos. Got a rack,adjustable bench, adjustable dumbbells, 400+ pounds in weight, a barbell,dip stand. All new. Let’s go!

[Unstumpable]

Nice. I did the same a couple months ago. What type of rack and barbell?

[Ondle]

Nice. I did the same a couple months ago. What type of rack and barbell?

For the barbell I went with Titan Fitness basic barbell. It was $120 after shipping and had solid reviews. I will get a better one if needed later on.

For the rack I was lucky to get the fitness reality one off amazon for $250. It has great reviews. Already installed it yesterday and it’s pretty freaking solid. Great rack for that price.

What do you have?

[MajorTendonitis]

Repped .
I built one years ago ,not because I didn’t like my local gym, but because I was getting sick way to frequently.
After work we were only a few feet apart , as everyone wants to be their after 5 .
Quit going to our gym and made it a decade before I got a flu bug again . Handy having access to your equipment if you feel you want to get another set in a little later also

[jasticus]

Nice that’s why I did aswell. Worth it no joke. Been lifting way more since building.

[OliverHeldens]

Unless this were going to last 3 more years, I still can't really see why anyone would pay the money for a full home setup. Maybe if I lived in the absolute middle of nowhere? But still though, considering it's $25 per month for a membership to a nice gym and I can't imagine gyms actually being closed more than another 30-60 days, I feel like this decision would be regretted.

[Ondle]

Repped .
I built one years ago ,not because I didn’t like my local gym, but because I was getting sick way to frequently.
After work we were only a few feet apart , as everyone wants to be their after 5 .
Quit going to our gym and made it a decade before I got a flu bug again . Handy having access to your equipment if you feel you want to get another set in a little later also

Yup definitely agree. Gyms aren’t very clean. However, for me I’m looking at the time I’m going to save coming home from work, eating, getting ready, driving to and back from the gym, etc. Also in Los Angeles at peak hours gyms are crowded. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

[potbellymadar]

Pics? Anyone

[Ondle]

Nice that’s why I did aswell. Worth it no joke. Been lifting way more since building.

Hell yes. Can’t wait until everything arrives so I can start killin it

[hotsaucebrah]

Unless this were going to last 3 more years, I still can't really see why anyone would pay the money for a full home setup. Maybe if I lived in the absolute middle of nowhere? But still though, considering it's $25 per month for a membership to a nice gym and I can't imagine gyms actually being closed more than another 30-60 days, I feel like this decision would be regretted.

You really can't see why someone would want a home gym? Strong critical thinking skills.

[Ondle]

Pics? Anyone

Will post when it’s complete. Literally bought everything this past week.

[MajorTendonitis]

Yup definitely agree. Gyms aren’t very clean. However, for me I’m looking at the time I’m going to save coming home from work, eating, getting ready, driving to and back from the gym, etc. Also in Los Angeles at peak hours gyms are crowded. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

I think my problem wasn’t so much the gym not being clean , as being in very close proximity to hundreds of people .
Being in LA , I couldn’t comprehend what you’ve gotta go threw . Just wow

[Noliberals4]

My gym is saying eff you to the orders and are remaining open. Thank god.

[Unstumpable]

For the barbell I went with Titan Fitness basic barbell. It was $120 after shipping and had solid reviews. I will get a better one if needed later on.

For the rack I was lucky to get the fitness reality one off amazon for $250. It has great reviews. Already installed it yesterday and it’s pretty freaking solid. Great rack for that price.

What do you have?

I went with Rogue pretty much everything. Except for the powerblocks. They were the easiest to find restocked equipment.

[digital022]

Unless this were going to last 3 more years, I still can't really see why anyone would pay the money for a full home setup. Maybe if I lived in the absolute middle of nowhere? But still though, considering it's $25 per month for a membership to a nice gym and I can't imagine gyms actually being closed more than another 30-60 days, I feel like this decision would be regretted.

There are people who haven't broken stride in training all year thanks to having a home gym setup. Good luck with your gym goals.

[badreligion]

My gym is saying eff you to the orders and are remaining open. Thank god.

Cali or New Jersey?

[Merc009]

Home gyms are cool but I would miss the atmosphere and the girls

[potbellymadar]

Home gyms are cool but I would miss the atmosphere and the girls

You’ve never seen a hot girls before?

[Ondle]

I went with Rogue pretty much everything. Except for the powerblocks. They were the easiest to find restocked equipment.

Dude sick setup! I got the powerblocks yesterday 5-90lbs. How do you like them?

[Legz422]

That's awesome OP! I'm so jelly of people who have the space for racks and more equipment. I can get by with the limited stuff I have but it would be nice to have more variety. I just have no room for it.

I went with Rogue pretty much everything. Except for the powerblocks. They were the easiest to find restocked equipment.

Hnnnnggg!!!!!!

[Skezo]

Unless this were going to last 3 more years, I still can't really see why anyone would pay the money for a full home setup. Maybe if I lived in the absolute middle of nowhere? But still though, considering it's $25 per month for a membership to a nice gym and I can't imagine gyms actually being closed more than another 30-60 days, I feel like this decision would be regretted.

I built one 5 years ago for $1600 with everything in the OP.
That's basically 2 years gym membership. Not including gas ect, so I have said a good 2k already.
The best part is it is open 24/7. Unfortunatly it is only so big and can't add new equipment untill I get a new house, so may rejoin a gym in a month as I'm finally getting back in great shape and need more suplementary exercises.

[elterrible987]

3k you got ripped off OP.

Lots of quality workouts available for free on youtube with no or minimal equipment required.

I use this to tone my thighs and glutes. My glutes are so strong now I need 2 bands.

[Unstumpable]

Dude sick setup! I got the powerblocks yesterday 5-90lbs. How do you like them?

Thanks. I have everything I really need now. There's also a homemade deadlift platform in the back room. As for the powerblocks I like them a lot. I've mostly just been doing barbell work so haven't used them as much as I'd like. But it's nice to have them. So far I haven't used them for anything over 40lbs lol mostly get used for side raises and curls.

[headturner1]

Unless this were going to last 3 more years, I still can't really see why anyone would pay the money for a full home setup. Maybe if I lived in the absolute middle of nowhere? But still though, considering it's $25 per month for a membership to a nice gym and I can't imagine gyms actually being closed more than another 30-60 days, I feel like this decision would be regretted.

Moving into the 5th month with no end in sight, I may never gym again.

Wish I had bought stuff in February

[Airror]

You can build a platform for pretty cheap, OP. I think I spent less than $400. Used two layers of two sheets of plywood, a sheet of a nicer hardwood for the top center section, and three horse stall mats. I also built a section off of the 8' x 8' platform for the rack to go on.

[OliverHeldens]

I built one 5 years ago for $1600 with everything in the OP.
That's basically 2 years gym membership. Not including gas ect, so I have said a good 2k already.
The best part is it is open 24/7. Unfortunatly it is only so big and can't add new equipment untill I get a new house, so may rejoin a gym in a month as I'm finally getting back in great shape and need more suplementary exercises.

I live within a 10 min bike ride from my gym, so gas isn't much of a consideration. I can absolutely see the appeal of having a home gym during this time, but I just feel like a lot of people are going to have a bunch of gym equipment laying around that they no longer use after it's over. Combined with things I don't have at home such a hot tub and decent social scene, I'd never consider getting rid of my membership.

[A-man]

Great job. You’ll never look back. Welcome to the club.

[Ondle]

Great job. You’ll never look back. Welcome to the club.

Thanks brother

[Ondle]

Thanks. I have everything I really need now. There's also a homemade deadlift platform in the back room. As for the powerblocks I like them a lot. I've mostly just been doing barbell work so haven't used them as much as I'd like. But it's nice to have them. So far I haven't used them for anything over 40lbs lol mostly get used for side raises and curls.

Gotcha. Glad you like them man. They were pricey, but no regrets as everyone has positive things to say about powerblocks.

[Mogambo]

They must be making money hand over fist