Lets see some home gym setups

[lionheart069]

Sweet set up TSG but what no cardio? ;o)

[tsg2513]

Actuallly, I have an Elliptical in another room where there is a TV to occupy my mind while using it, but I must confess that while I am diligent with my training and diet, I seldom do cardio.

[tsg2513]

That looks like some pretty expensive equipment. Almost looks like a physical therapy room. LOL. Nice setup. One question though...

Where's the free weights?

These days at 43 years old, 3 orthopedic surgeries and after almost 30 years of training, I don't do much free weight work. Mostly machines, cables and some dumbell work. At this stage of my life, I am not going to add much more mass so I strive for a level of quality that I am happy with. I maintain a weight of about 185 lbs. w/ 5% bodyfat at 5'9".

[BusyDizzyIzzy]

These days at 43 years old, 3 orthopedic surgeries and after almost 30 years of training, I don't do much free weight work. Mostly machines, cables and some dumbell work. At this stage of my life, I am not going to add much more mass so I strive for a level of quality that I am happy with. I maintain a weight of about 185 lbs. w/ 5% bodyfat at 5'9".

Is that 5% bf accurate? Kind of low and not really super healthy, especially as your age advances. When you start hitting bf in that range your actually starting to canabalise needed fat that internally cushions your organs. Its why I strive to maintain 8-12% BF year round.

[tsg2513]

Is that 5% bf accurate? Kind of low and not really super healthy, especially as your age advances. When you start hitting bf in that range your actually starting to canabalise needed fat that internally cushions your organs. Its why I strive to maintain 8-12% BF year round.

I think it is fairly accurate. I have not had it tested other than calipers in quite a few years but recently took a series of photos and compared them to similar set of photos I took ten years ago where I competed at about 4% BF and they look pretty close. In fact, a former Mr. USA/Mr. Universe commented to me that he thought the photos looked so close that he felt I could be contest ready in no time and thought it was just a matter of "drying out" by cutting my water and sodium.

As far as being healthy, I dropped my weight by 30lbs. over a period of 10 months and never felt better. My blood pressure and cholesterol are better than when I was in my twenties! To each his own.

[BusyDizzyIzzy]

I think it is fairly accurate. I have not had it tested other than calipers in quite a few years but recently took a series of photos and compared them to similar set of photos I took ten years ago where I competed at about 4% BF and they look pretty close. In fact, a former Mr. USA/Mr. Universe commented to me that he thought the photos looked so close that he felt I could be contest ready in no time and thought it was just a matter of "drying out" by cutting my water and sodium.

As far as being healthy, I dropped my weight by 30lbs. over a period of 10 months and never felt better. My blood pressure and cholesterol are better than when I was in my twenties! To each his own.

Never questioned blood, or cholesterol, or even your muscularity, just the low bf. You will start to see alot of medical articles(in fact you can find some now on the subject) on the long term detrimental health risks to being too lean for long periods of time. 5% is LEAN! Im sure you feel very light on your feet, but I bet an extra 5 pounds of fat back on your frame would be beneficial(and actually feel good), that is assuming your a true 5%.

cheers

[tsg2513]

As I said, to each his own. Right now I am planning a competitive comeback in the early summer so I would prefer to stay at my current BF level.

[BusyDizzyIzzy]

As I said, to each his own. Right now I am planning a competitive comeback in the early summer so I would prefer to stay at my current BF level.

Ah, didn't catch the bodybuilding competition part. Also caught your profile. 5%? Your in excellent shape, don't think your that low though(but to me that would be a good thing from my perspective)in the bf dept. Nice tricep and delt development. I bet hydrostatic testing will put you around 7-8%, and thats good. Personally I think some rules should be set on bodybuilding competition. They should set a bf. range, come in too low, disqualified, too high same thing. That way it encourages a healthy natural range for the body. Just my opinion though.

[ANIMALISTIKZ]

My Gym...

how much was all that equipment

[foto202]

Here is a quick pic of my garage gym. We just moved 3 weeks ago, so I still have to get a little more organized in the garage.

[PopeyeFAFL]

Here is a quick pic of my garage gym. We just moved 3 weeks ago, so I still have to get a little more organized in the garage.

Just one word: WOW !!!

[Jesse92]

Here's mine for now haven't yet put up the Lat attachment for the power rack, and I'm probably adding a roman chair in about a week.

[dmr11]

You guys are looking good. I know you will enjoy your gyms just as much as I love mine.

[IBey777]

Here's mine for now haven't yet put up the Lat attachment for the power rack, and I'm probably adding a roman chair in about a week.

Excellent setup for a 14 year old.

FOCUS ON THE BASICS: BENCH PRESS, EAT. SQUAT, EAT. DEADLIFT, EAT. MILITARY PRESS, EAT. CHIN-UPS, EAT.

[IBey777]

Here is a quick pic of my garage gym. We just moved 3 weeks ago, so I still have to get a little more organized in the garage.

Nice setup. Almost looks like mines. I posted some pictures of it earlier in this thread. All you need is some chaulk, a puke bucket, and a couple 100 lb dumbbells.

[Ardent]

I outsource for the weight room , but cardio can be done literally two steps out of the kitchen. The pool room, a warming tub in foreground that spills into the main pool.

[benjamin88]

I outsource for the weight room , but cardio can be done literally two steps out of the kitchen. The pool room, a warming tub in foreground that spills into the main pool.

you got that outdoor pool aswell right?

[Ardent]

you got that outdoor pool aswell right?

Haha, no I wish . Actually not, outdoor's a biotch to keep all the leaves out of and clean.

[AlexT]

My home gym, just the basics:
- Powerlifting competition squatrek & bench
- Barbell & a little under 500lbs plates

Picture (doesnt fit all on it since the room is to small to take a descent picture)

[amt4331]

Anyone know where I can find reasonably priced strongman Equipment to add to my home gym?

[MCWTRAINER]

Anyone know where I can find reasonably priced strongman Equipment to add to my home gym?

You're going to need a lot of space for that stuff...

[squatist_cm]

Here is a quick pic of my garage gym. We just moved 3 weeks ago, so I still have to get a little more organized in the garage.

wow your home gym there is amazing!
btw what kind if leg press model is that and do you like it?

[foto202]

wow your home gym there is amazing!
btw what kind if leg press model is that and do you like it?

Thanks! It is a Yukon HLS 160. It is super smooth and works just fine. I picked it up locally for $300. It can hold 1500 lbs and has plate storage on it. I have seen them going for 799-999 on the internet and in MD mag.

[MAX-OT-IVAN]

Here is a quick pic of my garage gym. We just moved 3 weeks ago, so I still have to get a little more organized in the garage.

Damn!! What is that, like a 6 car garage?? Sweet!

[foto202]

Damn!! What is that, like a 6 car garage?? Sweet!

Thanks!!! It is a 3 car garage.

[Ujjay]

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I'm sorry, the carpet is filthy, I promise to vacuum it tomorow. And I need to get the power rack also.

[Strutter]

I live to far from a gym so I have to do it at home!

[MCWTRAINER]

I live to far from a gym so I have to do it at home!

Nice setup man!!

[KSA]

I live to far from a gym so I have to do it at home!

Nice Home Gym !

I expect also to get the Bodysolid Roman Chair you have.

Are you happy with your purchase ?
Comfortable ?

Thanks.

[Strutter]

Yeah I like working out at home because i feel more freedom. Also nobody sweats on my stuff lol