That's a STEAL, PM me the pics of the handles I got the same rack and am interested!Originally Posted by Azr43l
Here's the setup I got from a guy on craigslist about a month ago for $1K. Sold off my Ironmaster dbells and superbench when I got this. (Dogs didn't come from craigslist, lol) I just finished making some dip handles for the power rack since I can't get Parabody accessories anywhere. I'll add their pic later. This is on my back patio.
Racks, lat machine and benches are Parabody. Dbells are VTX rubber coated, plates are Cemco rubber coated, POS treadmill is Pro Form (it came with the pkg).
I call that "Home Gym Porn"
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10-24-2009, 07:17 PM #2341Better Body Sports
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10-25-2009, 10:09 PM #2342⊙▂⊙
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What do you guys use for flooring in your home gym? I'm setting up in the garage and need to protect the concrete. I was thinking of laying down some short carpet over most of the area & a couple horse mats for dead lifts. The carpet is in storage, so I would have to buy are the rubber mats.
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10-25-2009, 10:27 PM #2343livin' the high life
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i've just got the stall mats down, but i am needing a couple more. i've got a few pieces of equipment that are just sitting on the concrete.Originally Posted by cyde
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10-27-2009, 05:32 PM #2344Registered User
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Here's the dip handles I made. It's just 1" black pipe with 90's on the ends. They set down on the 3/4" bolts nice and snug with no play. Distance between the holes is 22".
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10-27-2009, 06:14 PM #2345Still lifting
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That looks brilliant! You said no play, but do they ever feel like they will hop up and off the bolts?Originally Posted by Azr43l
Here's the dip handles I made. It's just 1" black pipe with 90's on the ends. They set down on the 3/4" bolts nice and snug with no play. Distance between the holes is 22".
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10-27-2009, 06:30 PM #2346Registered User
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Do you replace those black pipes everytime you dip?
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10-27-2009, 07:04 PM #2347Steven Proto
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It took me a min to think about that I looks like the pipe just "Plugs In" to the raised Bolt.Originally Posted by HardKore79
I would be afraid of the bars tipping over on any outward pressure. Plus there not adjustable.
I know I posted this before but here they are again.
Last edited by ExtremistPullup; 10-27-2009 at 07:12 PM.
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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10-27-2009, 07:55 PM #2348Registered User
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Thanks. If you pull up, they'll obviously come up, but nobody really pulls up on dips. Maybe if you came up real fast and made them hop.Originally Posted by pumping4life
He he, nah. The flexural strength on 1" steel black pipe is definitely > 450lbs. I put my barbell and some weights totalling about 300lbs on it + my body weight around 170lbs and it was fine - no bending.Originally Posted by HardKore79
Yeah, I thought about the "tipping" effect as well, but once I smoothed the bottoms of the 90s that mate with the safeties with a bench grinder, it's steady as a rock. When I'm on it, I tried twisting my wrists to try to get it to wobble and couldn't. Yeah, the pipe 90s sit on the washers and the nuts keep the tension so there's no lateral play.Originally Posted by ExtremistPullup
It took me a min to think about that I looks like the pipe just "Plugs In" to the raised Bolt.
I would be afraid of the bars tipping over on any outward pressure. Plus there not adjustable.
I know I posted this before but here they are again.
Funny you posted that pic. I thought of that exact design when brainstorming. I didn't want to bug my neighbor about welding something for me again. In the future, I may do something similar, but angle the bars in around the mid point to allow even more flexibility in targeting specific muscle groups.
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10-28-2009, 06:19 AM #2349Broscience > Studies
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Does anyone use any software apps to help with the interior design and spacing considerations of home gyms?
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10-28-2009, 06:58 AM #2350Equipment Geek Mod
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There's this you can play with if you want to.
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10-28-2009, 02:24 PM #2351
Well I finished my platform. Thought I'd show you guys. I painted the squat stands too..
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10-28-2009, 02:26 PM #2352Registered User
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great job !
sweet ivanko plates too !
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10-28-2009, 02:31 PM #2353thanks =)Originally Posted by BRUTUSPLAC
One day, I'm going to order the rubber cleaner and coat from ivanko and refinish them http://www.ivankobarbell.com/sp80body.htm
I don't really mind though. Also wanna put a nail on the squat stand where I can hang my collars. It's going to be cool =)
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10-28-2009, 02:34 PM #2354Registered User
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sounds great ! enjoy, off to make dinner ( 534pm EST)Originally Posted by blaze_itt
see ya guys maybe friday,
going to get as much rubber chips as i can for my outdoor " pit"
peaceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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10-28-2009, 02:46 PM #2355Registered User
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Look dangerous....Originally Posted by blaze_itt
Well I finished my platform. Thought I'd show you guys. I painted the squat stands too..
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10-28-2009, 02:48 PM #2356USAW-L1SP
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Here is my current setup
However, we are moving into a warehouse and running our own gym in the next few weeks, primarily training football kids.
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10-28-2009, 03:41 PM #2357Steven Proto
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Looks good to me, that must be 50 lbs of concrete, its a good Idea.Originally Posted by 2_GuNz_Up
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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10-28-2009, 04:11 PM #2358eye R special
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I doubt it'll tip with that much concrete, but re-racking the weight could get interesting if your tired. The platform looks amazing though.
How much does that big tire weigh CYTX?
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10-28-2009, 06:58 PM #2359Registered User
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Good idea don't get me wrong but if you quickly have to rack 350-400lbs it could go over...Originally Posted by ExtremistPullup
Just be careful
thats all I say :P
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10-28-2009, 07:51 PM #2360
I don't squat that much
If I did, a heavier duty squat or power rack with spotting mechanisms would be one of the first things I definitely wouldn't skimp on. These serve my purpose for now =]
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10-28-2009, 08:01 PM #2361Registered User
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Man your tires are awesome!Originally Posted by CYTX
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10-29-2009, 06:02 AM #2362USAW-L1SP
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About 800lbs the little one is about 200Originally Posted by wolfdragon
Thanks man. I'm about to add 2-3 more. Its good they are freeOriginally Posted by JumpSmash
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10-29-2009, 08:19 AM #2363Registered User
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nice cytx!
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10-29-2009, 09:24 AM #2364eye R special
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You must know someone that owns a farm to get those free. Nice.
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10-29-2009, 09:52 AM #2365USAW-L1SP
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lol, noOriginally Posted by wolfdragon
Just look for an industrial tire shop in your area. They have to pay to dispose of them so if you offer to take them off their hands for free you save them money.
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10-29-2009, 08:36 PM #2366cool gym. HUGE TIRE!!Originally Posted by CYTX
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10-30-2009, 06:59 AM #2367www.mutantfitness.com
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Awesome, a guy named Patrick Donnelly made some squat stands like that. You can find his blog online. Lots of good tips.Originally Posted by blaze_itt
Well I finished my platform. Thought I'd show you guys. I painted the squat stands too..
The wood setup reminds me of my outside ghetto squat rack!
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10-30-2009, 07:39 AM #2368Registered User
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Originally Posted by CYTX
CONGRADS ! and GOOD LUCK !
my 1 car garage is maxed out and i have stuff all over the place outside,
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10-30-2009, 05:32 PM #2369Registered User
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Picked up some bumpers and training plates a couple days back
unfortunately its not really enough weight, but its better than nothing I guess.
25s and 10s
5 lb training plates
and I finished painting my dumbbells and using the uni-paint marker that was recommended.
oh and have some 1.5" rope but not exactly sure how I can hook it up to a tree in a park, and then take it apart to bring home.. any ideas? its 25'
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10-30-2009, 05:59 PM #2370Registered User
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great job !!
nice bumpers, !
I'm still working on " throwing a rope " over a tree branch
but HOW to unlossen it is the ? .
Some kind of " U " bracket upside down
or a " J or L " pair , or even a " Y " to catch between the spilt of the branches .
understand ? because yuo dont want to live the rope there
or get it all wet .
what about a " T " shape made out of " 4 x 4's " screwed and gorilla glued ?
with a 1-5/8 " hole drilled ? like a doorknob " HOLE "
and tie the rope off , or with knot ?
I'm 285 lbs , id probaly break that ,,,,,,
some thoughts to use and fiddle with,
sorry,
thats all I say :P
If I did, a heavier duty squat or power rack with spotting mechanisms would be one of the first things I definitely wouldn't skimp on. These serve my purpose for now =]
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