My own home gym evolution (part 2)

[alexthaman]

Always loved the old thread, thank's for updating everything. Your attention to detail is second to none, great equipment set in an aesthetically pleasing space, who could want for more.

This is what i tried to build, a great looking room for great looking equipment. The worst part of it is when it is looking good, you have to keep it clean, and it is a very very big job to clean fitness equipment...

[CliveWarren]

My gym aspires to be as nice as your first generation. It's great inspiration watching your gym's evolution. Great use of space, and great equipment for sure.

[AttyGuy]

Love the gym, Alex. You need some purple on your walls, though. . . .

[deadwoodgregg]

What are your thoughts on the Hoist leg press? It looks like a plate eater. There are a few youtube vids of it. I think that it is a further improved version of the old HQ Line dual action leg press machine.

[alexthaman]

What are your thoughts on the Hoist leg press? It looks like a plate eater. There are a few youtube vids of it. I think that it is a further improved version of the old HQ Line dual action leg press machine.

I tought at first it was a plate eater but you have to consider that with the way the machine is working, you are lifting your bodyweight while doing the exercise. On the Hoist I push approx 500lbs for 8 and i am normally pretty strong with legs. I push around 650-700lbs on my bodycraft leg press... For what i have tried it, after 2-3 workouts, I really like it. I will do a better review once i am all set!

[Mech6]

And yes, Mech6 FT is such a nice piece, too sad he stopped because i would have liked him to build a Mech6 plate loaded seated row.

Trust me, if I ever get the time, a seated row (maybe w/ pulldown, but row for sure) is first on my list for me also. I've been wanting one ever since I sold my chest supported row (wasen't crazy about it , and it was very long) in 2012. For now I do seated rows with the cable column.

[Mech6]

I love how an 8 post jones/power rack combo with counterbalanced dumbbell spotters is now a plate tree. lol

[alexthaman]

I love how an 8 post jones/power rack combo with counterbalanced dumbbell spotters is now a plate tree. lol

Yep! Temporary until i complete the garage. Gotta put these plates somewhere

[alexthaman]

Trust me, if I ever get the time, a seated row (maybe w/ pulldown, but row for sure) is first on my list for me also. I've been wanting one ever since I sold my chest supported row (wasen't crazy about it , and it was very long) in 2012. For now I do seated rows with the cable column.

I hope you get the time in the future. My gym would not be the same without your touch and it would be great to add another important piece custom made by you. keep me in touch if you ever get the time! I do them on my ft with a bench in front of it too

[keyboardworkout]

Dream gym in that space. If I could only talk my wife into giving up the living room.

Your rack inspired me to build a Rogue 90x90 HR-2.

[Mizzoutiger26]

Holy smokes.

[AdamC28]

Very nice set up. Not jealous at all ha!

[C123C]

Gorgeous. I'm not usually a dumbbell fan but something in the way you have those racks and prostyles fitted in that room really showcases them.

[CTSV648HP]

Literally my exact reaction

[Narc1911]

Incredible gym. The organization and pre planning that went into it is very impressive. Thats where I've struggled the most with my gym, not planning for the future and then reorganizing all the time.

[alexthaman]

After 4 weeks of hard work I am finally done with the garage gym addition.

Everything is set up and ready for some heavy workouts. I had to take a complete week off of work, and the rest was done on the week nights (i have stopped lifting for 10 days) and a 3 saturdays. I am happy with the end result and i can't wait to lift some weights...


Enough talking i guess you guys want some pictures!

Before picture:




This is the garage result:

[alexthaman]

And basement

[alexthaman]

And some more

[C123C]

I like the new look a lot. Worth the time/effort for sure. Did you get any new pieces in there or just expand the layout?

I continue to lust after that half rack and functional trainer. Probably the best half rack in existence.

[eddiegoodfellar]

Are you a personal trainer or just a guy with an expensive hobby?

Gym looks amazing.

What are the dimensions of your garage?

[HomeGymHungry]

Amazing home gym!! Would you consider any paid online conultation for a garage gym design? I would love a space similar to that

[EricAtl]

Thanks for the update. Did you expand your smith machine addition, I don't remember 4 posts. I like the post at the wall to store your rack attachments. The mech ft still looks awesome.

[C123C]

I like the post at the wall to store your rack attachments.

I was thinking the same. I may do something like this myself as I have extra safeties for the front along with extra j hooks etc. They see use but not routinely. If I can figure out a good space for my RH Roller attachment and deadlift jack I'll really have something!

[RunWithForrest]

Gym looks amazing. Definitely something for most of us to aspire to have someday.

[Peppesbodega]

Sweeet..
Great job man

[alexthaman]

I like the new look a lot. Worth the time/effort for sure. Did you get any new pieces in there or just expand the layout?

I continue to lust after that half rack and functional trainer. Probably the best half rack in existence.

Thanks, it took a lot of effort and thinking to come to this.

Yes i have added a few pieces, i have found a pretty good deal on mint condition hoist equipment, so i added:

- Roc it plate loaded standing calf
- Roc it plate loaded chest press
- Roc it plare loaded deadlift/hack squat machine
- Roc it plate loaded leg press
- Supported incline T bar row

I know Hoist get a lot of hate but their leg press, chest press and standing calf are awesome. I have not used the deadlift hack squat enough to have a clear opinion and the incline t bar is pretty simple so i guess it is good as it should be... I stille want another piece from them, the roc-it plate loaded chest supported row. Maybe my next piece in a few months...

The functional trainer is my gym's best piece and the rack is great too, but a rack is a rack but with the reverse hyper it is a great combo...

[alexthaman]

Thanks for the update. Did you expand your smith machine addition, I don't remember 4 posts. I like the post at the wall to store your rack attachments. The mech ft still looks awesome.

At first added only 2 posts in front of the smith but i wanted an easier dumbbells spotters system which stays on the uprights all the time so i could not use the uprights for normal barbell work so i added another set...

yeah, that post on the wall for rack attachments is great, i have two of them but i use one for a permanent dipping station, anyway i have enough room on only one for everything

[vhd16]

Did you get the new set of revolvers ? If yes, how were they as compared to old ones.

[alexthaman]

Did you get the new set of revolvers ? If yes, how were they as compared to old ones.

Yes i got it, well a part of it, for some reason they sent the set but it was missing 2x25lbs amd 4x10lbs (they said they were backorder....) I have to say that i dont understand the recents bad reviews, the ones i have received are identical to the ones i got 3 years ago, i cant even see anything different. They are not perfect but the ones from 3 years ago were the same, the shape they have makes it harder to make perfection compared to machined ones... But i am happy with them...

[vhd16]

Yes i got it, well a part of it, for some reason they sent the set but it was missing 2x25lbs amd 4x10lbs (they said they were backorder....) I have to say that i dont understand the recents bad reviews, the ones i have received are identical to the ones i got 3 years ago, i cant even see anything different. They are not perfect but the ones from 3 years ago were the same, the shape they have makes it harder to make perfection compared to machined ones... But i am happy with them...

Glad to hear it. Hopefully the QC process has been restored back to where it was.