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Sticky: PICS and DISCUSSION of YOUR HOME GYM V2.0 Have a home gym? New to this forum? Post your gym pics in this thread. ironwill2008‎, 12-12-2017 09:33 AM 34 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 34	Last Post By mikelucas123 View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 02:45 AM	1,015	275,058
Sticky: The Official Craigslist Thread (Round 4) Figure I would get this one going again. Round 1: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=109374491 Round 2: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=124520311 Round 3: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=161832313 Let's find those deals! indianbuckeye‎, 08-19-2017 08:36 AM 62 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 62	Last Post By userWVFVPAXBQQZ View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 11:27 AM	1,834	283,740
Sticky: The Official Power Rack Thread - August 2010 version This is a collaborative effort from the equipment forum members. The 2008 edition has a lot of broken links and rather than keep that one going we decided to start a new one. First let’s have a few definitions to clear up some confusion. Squat Stands: These are probably the most useless... Jimbo.‎, 08-07-2010 12:03 PM 109 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 109	Last Post By Duplicitous View Profile View Forum Posts 01-25-2021, 12:52 PM	3,256	1,484,692
Sticky: Official Newbie Bowflex Search So you are new and dumb enough to believe the Bowflex commercials, before you get flamed and negged into the red, use the damn search function to get the answer to "dude, should I be ignorant and think about getting a bowflex" OK, now if you post another thread, you get what is coming to... ctgblue‎, 01-02-2009 07:31 PM 14 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 14	Last Post By Ryma87 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-23-2021, 06:12 AM	392	462,753
Sticky: The Cheapo Setup Ok so let's go through the cheapest options for new equipment that you'd be willing to use for training. While we all dream of buying that custom built rig, or finding a solid piece of used commercial or vintage equipment to outfit your gym, many times we just want to buy something that's usable... Domicron‎, 01-02-2016 04:22 PM 30 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 30	Last Post By murphyreedus View Profile View Forum Posts 01-09-2021, 12:31 PM	879	318,496
Sticky: Barbells - Everything you ever wanted to know I don't think a thread like this exists for the barbell, so I wanted to start one. The Olympic barbell is one of the most important purchases one can make for their home gym. A barbell is the interface to the weight and although they may all look similar to an untrained eye, there are actually a... bobcat255‎, 10-24-2016 08:30 PM 6 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 6	Last Post By radrd View Profile View Forum Posts 08-15-2020, 02:32 PM	176	198,336
Sticky: Belts - A Comprehensive Guide The topics “Do I need a belt” and “What belt should I buy” are such a frequent occurrence that it has warranted a detailed posting on the topic. Before using a belt, learn to breathe Many people, unaware of detailed anatomical and physiological processes, breathe incorrectly when exercising.... cmarti063‎, 05-16-2014 07:22 PM 31 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 31	Last Post By Stevolifts89 View Profile View Forum Posts 03-24-2020, 01:36 PM	922	463,096
Sticky: SPAM THREADS and POSTS Just as in every year past, this time of year sees an uptick of spammers, scammers, crooks, charlatans, ganefs, and knuckleheads bent on using this forum to shill their junk. One more time; don't quote or reply to such threads/posts; doing so only creates more work to clear them out. Simply... ironwill2008‎, 11-27-2017 03:56 PM	Last Post By ironwill2008 View Profile View Forum Posts 11-27-2017, 03:56 PM	0	35,886
Sticky: General Forum Rules Welcome to the Bodybuilding.com Forums It is our hope that the members of the forums will help each other in providing motivation and information to those looking to reach their fitness goals. To protect our members and the forums, the following rules are effective in all sections. Please take... ForumSentinel‎, 05-19-2014 09:12 AM	Last Post By ForumSentinel View Profile View Forum Posts 05-19-2014, 09:12 AM	0	83,510
Sticky: THIS is NOT a CLASSIFIED SECTION!!! THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO POST STUFF YOU HAVE FOR SALE!!! I'm seeing a lot of people and (some not noobs!) posting items they have for sale in this section. That is not what it is for and is against board rules. There is a craigslist sticky for posting great deals you see but if it isn't a... Wildtim‎, 10-07-2012 07:53 AM	Last Post By Wildtim View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage 10-07-2012, 07:53 AM	0	97,977

My recent builds I'm getting too many emails asking "what can I do", so I tought I'd put these in the same thread. These are just final (or close to final) pictures. No descriptions. Questions welcome. Racks and benches Mech6‎, 12-11-2013 09:17 PM 123 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 123	Last Post By PROCDOC View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 08:30 PM	3,688	527,617
ironmaster lottery Has anyone participated in this and what should I expect? I am hoping to either purchase the Ironmaster 45 and an addon kit or heavy handle kit, or the regular Ironmaster 75 kit with stand. Is it structured as a cart option and then it assigns a lottery number? ampire‎, 10-21-2020 02:35 PM 3 Pages • 1 2 3	Last Post By ampire View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 07:06 PM	72	5,849
Hold down barbell for T row I've seen some barbell ground plugins which are really expensive at the moment. If I need to perform T rows, does anyone know how I could use my current barbell to hold down one side without spending to much money? Tried a few ways by placing the barbell into a corner but as the weight got... MrBrave‎, 02-23-2021 02:40 PM	Last Post By RGrizzzz View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 09:33 AM	4	305
Selling Dumbell Hello I'm looking to selling my dumbbells. I have the following set similar to the link provided. My dumbbell weights include https://www.ironcompany.com/cap-barbell-gray-cast-iron-hex-dumbbells Pair Each of 10,12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 50, 55 lbs. What is a good price for all... StrongME2‎, 02-23-2021 07:02 AM	Last Post By StrongME2 View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 09:01 AM	6	281
Cost No Object: Machines and Free Weights, the Best of the Best. PART 2 Cost No Object List, Version 1.8: This thread is not meant to be a free weights vs machines thread, and I think we got that out of the way early in the thread. This thread is simply about discussing all the choices of various free weights and machine choices on the market that people feel... HealthNutMD‎, 03-28-2017 05:23 AM 35 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 35	Last Post By gym62richard View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 04:56 AM	1,047	276,618
Help with barbell identification (vintage? Decent? Junk?) New member here. Hope this post is going to the properly designated area. Ok, so I need some help identifying this barbell. Any information is appreciated. I recently purchased a bundle of weights and barbells. This barbell was alongside an 80s york split sleeve, so I'm guessing this one may... VintgeJnkie‎, 02-20-2021 04:01 PM	Last Post By VintgeJnkie View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 05:22 PM	6	367
New Titan Fitness They put a lot of new products on the site today. Clone of the Rogue Hr-2 and Sml-2. I was browsing ebay and looks like they have a monolift not listed on their site yet. Seems to be be a bolt on. Type this # in ebay search: 132177711276 kevin3636‎, 05-01-2017 09:28 PM 147 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 147	Last Post By murphyreedus View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 03:20 PM	4,385	438,271
Decline Bench Suggestions Currently looking for a decline bench. Ideally, I would like a bench that declines approx. 10-15% and then to the max level (for abs exercises). I would like to keep the price below $300 as I am not a heavy lifter. Also, I am 6 feet tall and weight around 160lbs. I really like the Rep Fitness... die_kruzen‎, 02-22-2021 07:42 AM	Last Post By Duplicitous View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 12:47 PM	7	454
Titan T-3 Safety Straps on Rogue R-3? Safe? Early last year I ordered an R-3 rack and some accessories from Rogue. The Rack came in early summer but the safety straps were backordered. Rogue have now discontinued the straps (and needless to say I'm not very happy w/ Rogue at the moment leaving me stuck with a rack without safety straps). ... QDubs‎, 02-22-2021 05:26 PM	Last Post By Duplicitous View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 11:44 AM	5	250
get a smart watch! I used to never wear watches, but then the Apple Watch came out and my mum got me one to motivate me and it works. honestly so good! stonewench‎, 02-18-2021 06:49 AM	Last Post By sera310 View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 09:10 AM	12	629
Massage Gun Recommendations?? Hi, hope this is the right forum to ask, but besides the Theragun and the Hypervolt (and a homemade jigsaw), has anyone tried a massage gun that they really like? Looking for something to assist recovery. Thanks in advance. benchill‎, 01-28-2020 09:29 AM	Last Post By Corbets View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage 02-23-2021, 04:09 AM	10	1,686
Belt Squat Machine vs Pit Shark How do the newer Belt Squat machines like the one Rogue makes compare to the Pit Shark? For those who have used both, which one do you like best? dumb.bell‎, 02-22-2021 05:18 PM	Last Post By Asjogren View Profile View Forum Posts 02-23-2021, 04:09 AM	3	224
Basketball Court Install After years of waiting we have finally decided to go ahead and add a major new pieces to our home a backyard basketball court. Yesterday they came to grade the area and form it out. Court is a 30' x 30', https://imgur.com/a/UfR09eW Today they got it poured and broom finished, 15 yards of... turbolsxstang‎, 12-29-2020 03:52 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By turbolsxstang View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 06:42 PM	34	2,513
Equipment Crew- Part IV I was here for the start.... now we're four threads in. Nice job fellas. Proceed equipment sluts. #3- 9/21/2012 http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=148349563 (Equipment Crew- Part III) #2- 2/25/2010 ... Keetman‎, 09-05-2015 03:27 PM 226 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 226	Last Post By Mech6 View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 05:15 PM	6,768	515,869
UK Gyms Closed until May? Heard rumours that UK gyms will not reopen until the final phase of the lockdown is lifted in May. Any confirmation of this? My local gym is hiring out equipment to cover its loses with speculation it will close soon and only the bigger gyms will survive. I wish they could get around the tight... William2018‎, 02-22-2021 12:35 PM	Last Post By gym62richard View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 02:55 PM	3	266
Decline crunches / short bench Hey, My bench is a teeny bit short and it's making decline crunches pretty awkward. Has anyone ever messed with their bench in order to correct an issue like this? I'm considering wrapping a blanket/pillow around the area where my lower back would rest. I'll probably end up just doing... kharneth‎, 02-22-2021 08:04 AM	Last Post By kharneth View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 08:04 AM	0	121
best sleeve finish to avoid chipping I'm looking to upgrade my bar, since the cheap chrome coating on the sleeves began chipping after one month due to the metal-on-metal scraping when loading my iron plates. I think I've decided on Rogue's Ohio Power Bar, but now I'm trying to decide on the best finish: black zinc vs. e-coat vs.... MrComfortable‎, 02-21-2021 12:48 PM	Last Post By ampire View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 06:30 AM	3	270
nebula 35 degree leg press I have a chance to buy this in very good condition. it is apart though not in 1 piece. would you buy it? is this worth it cost $2600 https://evantodd.imgur.com/all/ evankyle‎, 02-03-2021 05:48 AM	Last Post By evankyle View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 04:42 AM	13	1,193
Rogue Barbell Club I figured it's probably long overdue for a Rogue Barbell Club. I'm sure there's some vintage (circa 2006) collectors out there too. I'll start off: Rack: Rogue R3 w/ Matador and Landmine attachments Bars: Rogue Ohio Power Bar, Rogue Matt Chan Bar, Rogue SB-1 Safety Squat Bar Bench:... Bench905‎, 04-01-2015 06:38 AM 181 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 181	Last Post By mrcheeze36 View Profile View Forum Posts 02-22-2021, 03:32 AM	5,403	677,095
Replacement pad covers, DIY Why order replacement pads from full circle when you can diy for more money and way more time. I have not used a sewing machine since home ec in junior high, but have been talking about getting one so my wife bought one for the holidays. I previously purchased replacement pads from full circle for... EricAtl‎, 01-01-2020 06:54 PM 4 Pages • 1 2 3 4	Last Post By EricAtl View Profile View Forum Posts 02-21-2021, 08:13 PM	97	10,106
Looking for the name of the weight bench w/ safety rails/glider? Sorry guys I don't know how to describe this but I'm looking for an at home weight bench that has the sliding functionality so if I struggle I can quickly hook it and be safe. Hope that make sense - can I grab the name of this type of weight bench along w/ some brand recommendations for an at... RageSteel‎, 02-17-2021 05:10 PM	Last Post By dumb.bell View Profile View Forum Posts 02-21-2021, 05:14 PM	11	530
'Look What I Bought Today!' - Part Deux LWIBT Part I has been locked, http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=147291533&page=1, so I'm starting Part 2. AttyGuy‎, 02-21-2017 11:30 AM 136 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 136	Last Post By Lifts4longevity View Profile View Forum Posts 02-21-2021, 03:42 PM	4,072	459,243
Barbell coating chipping/flaking I recently bought my first olympic weight set that came with, I think, the Troy USA Economy Olympic 7' bar (SKU EOB-86, at least on tredder.com). After only about a month of use, some sort of metallic coating on the bar seems to be chipping off into very small flakes. It seems that this... MrComfortable‎, 02-21-2021 10:20 AM	Last Post By MrComfortable View Profile View Forum Posts 02-21-2021, 10:44 AM	2	171
Barbell for home gym, what to get? I've sold my old equipment today, a 5'5" barbell and bench. I did some sumo deadlifts with the bar, but never enjoyed it, partly due to always needing to keep and eye on my toes, so the weights don't squash them. And the bench and rack didn't allow for proper grip width when bench pressing. What I... klbbr‎, 02-20-2021 07:50 AM	Last Post By BiGx5MurF View Profile View Forum Posts 02-21-2021, 06:06 AM	9	421
Plate-Loaded Machines Dear forum members, I designed and manufactured heavy-duty plate-loaded muscle-building machines from a period of time 15-30 years ago. I failed, and lost a lot of money. A member on this forum, who saw some of the machines I was building then, encouraged me to give it another try. ... HenryMaag‎, 03-26-2017 06:06 PM 7 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 7	Last Post By HenryMaag View Profile View Forum Posts 02-20-2021, 04:50 PM	192	38,141