Pic's and discussion of your "Home Gym"

[jacques43]

those aresome vert nice looking body builders.. u look absolute professionals....

[thedickus]

Just picked these up Saturday morning off of CL. A PowerTec compact leg press and a BodySolid seated calf raise for $300. Both are in great shape. Talked him down from $400, feels like I got a good deal so I'm happy. The calf raise is nice, I bought one with roller pads off of CL, hated it and re-sold it for same price within a couple of weeks. This one is a keeper.

[Kodokan]

Just picked these up Saturday morning off of CL. A PowerTec compact leg press and a BodySolid seated calf raise for $300. Both are in great shape. Talked him down from $400, feels like I got a good deal so I'm happy. The calf raise is nice, I bought one with roller pads off of CL, hated it and re-sold it for same price within a couple of weeks. This one is a keeper.

Very cool. What do you think of the leg press? I very nearly picked one up last year, but decided against it because the owner was only selling with some other things I just didn't really have room for and no inclination to flip.

[qaz123]

is there much range of motion with that powertec mini leg press?

[thedickus]

Very cool. What do you think of the leg press? I very nearly picked one up last year, but decided against it because the owner was only selling with some other things I just didn't really have room for and no inclination to flip.

So far the pros are a very small footprint. I haven't tried it out yet. Will hope to do legs Wed. Been suffering from a herniated disk that's been aggrivating my sciatic and have taken a few weeks off. Worked out last night for the first time and went very light just chest and arms. The weight load is light on it and that worries me since I really don't like doing high rep stuff if I can help it. But so far in trying it out with just a wheel on each side it feels very smooth. I can start at the top of the movement which is nice. The seat is adjustable to where I feel that at heavier weights I can be somewhat locked in and not have to worry about being shot out at the bottom stroke. That's one knock I've heard on this. I'm just not sure how the weight load is going to "translate" from a 45 degree leg press since the limit on this is 600lbs. I think it would be a strech getting 3 hundos a side on this, but I only have a pair anyway, the rest will have to be 45s. I've commercial models of these in a gym but only for toe presses for calves, never really tried presses on it. I'll let you know more Thursday providing I don't have any flare ups from my sciatic.

[Unbreakable09]

So far the pros are a very small footprint. I haven't tried it out yet. Will hope to do legs Wed. Been suffering from a herniated disk that's been aggrivating my sciatic and have taken a few weeks off. Worked out last night for the first time and went very light just chest and arms. The weight load is light on it and that worries me since I really don't like doing high rep stuff if I can help it. But so far in trying it out with just a wheel on each side it feels very smooth. I can start at the top of the movement which is nice. The seat is adjustable to where I feel that at heavier weights I can be somewhat locked in and not have to worry about being shot out at the bottom stroke. That's one knock I've heard on this. I'm just not sure how the weight load is going to "translate" from a 45 degree leg press since the limit on this is 600lbs. I think it would be a strech getting 3 hundos a side on this, but I only have a pair anyway, the rest will have to be 45s. I've commercial models of these in a gym but only for toe presses for calves, never really tried presses on it. I'll let you know more Thursday providing I don't have any flare ups from my sciatic.

I'm waiting to see an update on this. There's a used one in my area that I might buy, but I also am worried about the 700lb capacity. Seems light, but I don't know how it will translate either. I heard you can tilt the back pad back so that it is almost straight, which would be more of a hack squat movement. Is that true?

[thedickus]

I'm waiting to see an update on this. There's a used one in my area that I might buy, but I also am worried about the 700lb capacity. Seems light, but I don't know how it will translate either. I heard you can tilt the back pad back so that it is almost straight, which would be more of a hack squat movement. Is that true?

The pad does go back pretty far and also forward to an almost 90 degree position. Also the foot plate adjusts up and down. I've only messed with the settings trying to fit it into the back of my SUV, snug fit along with the seated calf raise but it all fit. I'm very anxious to try it out.

[Unbreakable09]

The pad does go back pretty far and also forward to an almost 90 degree position. Also the foot plate adjusts up and down. I've only messed with the settings trying to fit it into the back of my SUV, snug fit along with the seated calf raise but it all fit. I'm very anxious to try it out.

That's good to hear. If it's in more of a hack squat position, that should solve the weight capacity for awhile I would guess. Let me know how it is as a leg press, because 700 is relatively light in a 45 degrees leg press position.

[datk_22]

Basically a rack, small bench, and a box. Nothing special but i does get the job done.

[wolfdragon]

Nice gym Datk. Is it just your equipment in there?

[datk_22]

Yea it's just my equipment. I had to take out a loan to buy the building. I took a dvd player and surround sound system out of my room and put in it so i could jam. Hopefully this summer i can save up some cash and add some things to it. I would like to get a multi bench, chains, bands, weight tree, and a couple different types of bars.

[Accutron]

Yea it's just my equipment. I had to take out a loan to buy the building. I took a dvd player and surround sound system out of my room and put in it so i could jam. Hopefully this summer i can save up some cash and add some things to it. I would like to get a multi bench, chains, bands, weight tree, and a couple different types of bars.

It looks like a really nice place to workout - congrats bro!!!!!!!

[wolfdragon]

Looks real nice with plenty of space for new toys. You defiantly are on the right path.

[kene4466]

I had to move the rack to different spot


weight tree i made for 20 bucks


calf raise and platform i made for 20 bucks


my set up


way it used to look


my huge mirrors


heater on hyperextention

[wolfdragon]

Nice considering how low on space you are (I feel your pain). I'd suggest tacking (or zip-tie to the other wires) those wires that are hanging down by the rack. Looks like the bar might could snag them.

[kene4466]

Nice considering how low on space you are (I feel your pain). I'd suggest tacking (or zip-tie to the other wires) those wires that are hanging down by the rack. Looks like the bar might could snag them.

I had to move the rack around few times cause floor is little uneven, so figured thats best spot for it. Ya I hear ya, its still in process, tring to do little at time, its a nice space like 26'x9' only thing is the ceiling is 84" floor to the header, I can still do a full pull up and standing mil press so good enough for me. I wanna get a lat machine next, put it the other side of room where my heater is.

[xephonics]

Ok finally got some updated pics of the good old home gym.

My power rack, vert leg press, and dip station


My powertec half-rack w/ utility bench, and some plates


some dumbells


some more lil dumbells (wife works out with me)


Another shot of power rack and my roman chair


Another shot of my powertec and some more plates


Some york and BFCO plates (they are smaller than normal 45's, but work well enough)


My deadlift setup in the breezeway (as I dont want to drop it on my house floors)

[kene4466]

Ok finally got some updated pics of the good old home gym.

My power rack, vert leg press, and dip station


My powertec half-rack w/ utility bench, and some plates


some dumbells


some more lil dumbells (wife works out with me)


Another shot of power rack and my roman chair


Another shot of my powertec and some more plates


Some york and BFCO plates (they are smaller than normal 45's, but work well enough)


My deadlift setup in the breezeway (as I dont want to drop it on my house floors)

good stuff man thumbs up

[xephonics]

thanks man

[ExtremistPullup]

Nice I can get 130 of 10's on my DB's

[xephonics]

I can get 120 out of 5's. I would try it on 10's but i don't have nearly enough lol

[Accutron]

Ok finally got some updated pics of the good old home gym.

Another shot of power rack and my roman chair

Nice looking gym bro.

I like the Neon Genesis Evangelion poster

And the Cowboy Bebop.

[xephonics]

Nice looking gym bro.

I like the Neon Genesis Evangelion poster

And the Cowboy Bebop.

thanks man I am pretty happy with my current gym, however i dont have an eva pictue

the one with the 2 girls is a pic of the Natsume sisters from Tenjou Tenge.

The 2 right behind my powertec rack:
On left is Gungrave
On right is Legato Bluesummers from Trigun.

[Accutron]

thanks man I am pretty happy with my current gym, however i dont have an eva pictue

the one with the 2 girls is a pic of the Natsume sisters from Tenjou Tenge.

The 2 right behind my powertec rack:
On left is Gungrave
On right is Legato Bluesummers from Trigun.

Thats cool I really like Anime a lot.

Ive DL'ed hundreds of GB, I though the girls in the poster were Rei and Asuka.

[1orlando]

This is mine....but not for long. Wife decided she wants to keep it.

My good man, I have to tell you, first let me introduce myself I'm Orlando I am new to th the forum community and I'm a bodybuilding fan, I have seen some nice home gyms here but yours is by far one of the baddest ones I have seen, I have a fairly nice amount of equipment too but is not as nice as yours. Keep it in good shape, once I have mine set up a little better I'll post some pictures. I'll be in touch

[KSA]

My small home gym

Powertec WBLS10
Bodysolid VKR
Lamar seated calf
Ironmaster dumbells (120lbs)
Barbells (triceps bar, EZ bar,...)
Some accessories (grip tools from Ironmind,...)

[yankeemarko1]

My small home gym

Powertec WBLS10
Bodysolid VKR
Lamar seated calf
Ironmaster dumbells (120lbs)
Barbells (triceps bar, EZ bar,...)
Some accessories (grip tools from Ironmind,...)

How about taking some pics of how that "Lock & Load" bench works. My WB-LS is going on 2 years old and I have the swing out bench. I'd like to see how that new one works.

[KSA]

The bench can be removed easily and can be used where we want.

[scootr]

Here is my set-up. Have been slowly adding to it for a couple years since getting back into working out.

NICE!! I just ordered the Powertec WB-LS 2010 model.. (different preacher curl handle).. I have done a lot of research about it.. What is your personal opinion on the equipment.??

I also have an Ironmaster superbench and Iron master adjustable dumbells 5-75lbs... Thanks in advance for your opinion..

[1orlando]

thanks man

Hey that is an great gym, I have something similar but yours is much better organized. I 'm in the process of getting more organized I'll put some pictures soon, since I'm here now I'm sure you can answer a question I have. How do I post a new thread I don't see the new thread button. I am new to the forum and i'm still learning.