Cost No Object Machines and Free Weights, the Best of the Best

[HealthNutMD]

I see youre really getting a lot of specialized equipment, its going to be the best personal gym on the forum for sure.

For myself and a lot of other people a loaded gym is a nice rack and nice bench, LOL.

Anyway, may I ask your budget? Are you trying to stay under 100,000USD or something? Or am I way off on the pricing of all the machines you're bought.

Also, any special ideas for the actual gym itself?

Like some nice LCDs, or Plasmas if your gym is light controlled, and some nice non-gym stations, like a special place to keep water bottles, special towels, maybe even a locker set-up, like a real gym.

Im looking to get a little 2-3 piece locker myself, even though I live in my own house LOL and dont really need it. You can get a commercial one on the used boards for a couple hundred or less almost new.

Right now the weakest link is how much I can fit in this rental house. The stuff you mention would be something I'd think about in a new construction place that I'd hope to do sometime soon. I don't have a budget per se. I'm looking for suggestions on the ultimate machines, people's favorites over the years... cost no object.

[HealthNutMD]

Would like to demo these:





Anyone ever try this Sorinex piece out? I'd really like to hear from anyone who has... If not, what are peoples favorite seated calf machine?

[HealthNutMD]

Checking out Altantis website, interesting stuff:

http://www.atlantis-fit.com/en/

Another view from their website of their plate loaded row... looks nice:

[HealthNutMD]

The selectorized and plate loaded versions of the Free motion squat are decent. Ther eare lots of these kinds of squat machines around, not sure which people like best. I've tried both versions of this free motion and it is decent.

[Essexlad]

The selectorized and plate loaded versions of the Free motion squat are decent. Ther eare lots of these kinds of squat machines around, not sure which people like best. I've tried both versions of this free motion and it is decent.

I've not tried the free motions, but this power squat machines is pretty good;


That one's the York I've used, but of course EliteFTS sells a pimped version;


http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...id=167&pid=825

[4MEandThem]

Check out the Hammer Strength power squat and the Cybex plate loaded rotary calf.Both are excellent.

[HealthNutMD]

I've not tried the free motions, but this power squat machines is pretty good;

That one's the York I've used, but of course EliteFTS sells a pimped version;

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elit...id=167&pid=825

Sounds good.

[HealthNutMD]

Check out the Hammer Strength power squat and the Cybex plate loaded rotary calf.Both are excellent.

Ok, will do... There are quite a few places with the Hammer Squat, so should be able to do that. I'll have to look up the Cybex rotary calf when I get a chance.

For seated calf, I pulled the trigger today on the Sorinex seated calf/Tibia as shown above. I hope it is a good piece. See the pictures posted previously.

That doesn't mean I couldn't pick up the Cybex piece or other calf machines like Donkey calf machine or standing calf... The seated calf is a staple in a gym, so I chose the SORINEX one shown above.... Hope I made a good choice cause it was about $1200 shipped.

[dumb.bell]

I don't like the Hammer V Squat because it limits you to one movement (facing forward) due to it only having one set of pads for the shoulders. The power squats allow you to do a hack movement and a front squat. I have the bodymaster version.

[dumb.bell]

I have these two, and although I like both of them, I think the second one comes closer to simulating an actual squat. Just depends on which movement you prefer.

[HealthNutMD]

Between the backrest pad and the frame behind it (which sits at about 45 degrees).

If it feels good leave it but I did this to one at a gym I managed and 90% of people liked it better.

I took some pics while I was out touring gyms last week. Must be these 4 bolts on the back pad.

[HealthNutMD]

Anyone remember this piece?

[OutKlast]

For seated calf, I pulled the trigger today on the Sorinex seated calf/Tibia as shown above. I hope it is a good piece. See the pictures posted previously.

That thing looks awesome. I can't recall every seeing an actual tibia machine like that, and to tie it in with a seated calf, ... AWESOME. Kudos to sorinex, post your thoughts on it when you get it.

[qaz123]

I took some pics while I was out touring gyms last week. Must be these 4 bolts on the back pad.

Yeah that is the area I was talking about.

[HealthNutMD]

Yeah that is the area I was talking about.

So you made 3/4" spacers from Plywood, like 2" x 2" squares with a bolt hole thru the center? ... and then put them on all 4 bolts? Replacing the bolts with longer versions....

[buffbrown21]

Would like to demo these:


Anyone ever try this Sorinex piece out? I'd really like to hear from anyone who has... If not, what are peoples favorite seated calf machine?

For seated calf, I pulled the trigger today on the Sorinex seated calf/Tibia as shown above. I hope it is a good piece. See the pictures posted previously.

That doesn't mean I couldn't pick up the Cybex piece or other calf machines like Donkey calf machine or standing calf... The seated calf is a staple in a gym, so I chose the SORINEX one shown above.... Hope I made a good choice cause it was about $1200 shipped.

I see that you already ordered the Sorinex. I really believe that you will like it. I am a bit biased, but I think Sorinex's stuff is TOP NOTCH-totally bombproof and innovative at the same time. Their service is also very professional.

My question to you is....did you win the lottery or something??

[qaz123]

So you made 3/4" spacers from Plywood, like 2" x 2" squares with a bolt hole thru the center? ... and then put them on all 4 bolts? Replacing the bolts with longer versions....

I used two pieces about 4"x8" one for the top and one for the bottom and drilled two holes in each and then fitted them between the back pad and the bracket. You will need longer bolts.

[Josephbd]

Give this guy a call. He can make make whatever you want. He just built something similar to the Hurricane for 1200.00 for a local High School in Iowa. He owns Panther weightlifting equipment,
His number is 6417828143
Don Barnes. You can catch him at about 9 Am Daily.
Hope this is helpful.

[HealthNutMD]

Any thoughts on this piece? I guess since I already have an Elite FTS Collegiate 0-90 bench and Elite FTS Collegiate power rack coming. Also have the Hurricane coming. Then I suppose it might be wastefull to get this:

http://store.sorinex.com/PhotoGaller...tCode=AS0%2D90


Seems really nice, but suppose things would start getting redundant. Might be convenient though.

Looks like essentially a flat, Incline, and shoulder station all in one: but what makes it cool is it seems to be every bit as good as 3 dedicated stations for each of those 3?

[HealthNutMD]

I used two pieces about 4"x8" one for the top and one for the bottom and drilled two holes in each and then fitted them between the back pad and the bracket. You will need longer bolts.

"You must spread some reputation around before giving it to Qaz123 again"

Thanks for the info... I'll think about the mod once I get it in and picture me being forward about 3/4" more I suppose 1/2" might work also as a milder version of the mod.

[HealthNutMD]

I see that you already ordered the Sorinex. I really believe that you will like it. I am a bit biased, but I think Sorinex's stuff is TOP NOTCH-totally bombproof and innovative at the same time. Their service is also very professional.

My question to you is....did you win the lottery or something??

No lottery, just work hard. Also, some people like cars, I'd rather have good equipment, oh, and home theater. You should see the home theater Muahahahaha!!! That is my specialty, especially cost no object subwoofers.

In any case, I think I overturned ever rock... I don't know any other piece of equipment or a manufacturer I missed. I'm going to try and go to trade shows and demos from now on to always try to see what might be the best. Its too bad I can't locate a Nebula Leg Press.... yet. This project is a dream come true... now all I need is a killer house to put all this stuff in with a dedicated 27' x 37' theater room, and a 40' x 50' home gym. Will try to make it happen. The problem is living in Cali currently, cost of housing is terrible.

Did I miss any manufacturer or killer piece of equipment?

[HealthNutMD]

Sorinex row looks good








Elite FTS Row:

[oxbeard]

Any thoughts on this piece? I guess since I already have an Elite FTS Collegiate 0-90 bench and Elite FTS Collegiate power rack coming. Also have the Hurricane coming. Then I suppose it might be wastefull to get this:

http://store.sorinex.com/PhotoGaller...tCode=AS0%2D90


Seems really nice, but suppose things would start getting redundant. Might be convenient though.

Looks like essentially a flat, Incline, and shoulder station all in one: but what makes it cool is it seems to be every bit as good as 3 dedicated stations for each of those 3?

Definite redundancy with the FI bench and rack. The rack is the better option anyway, imho.

[buffbrown21]

No lottery, just work hard. Also, some people like cars, I'd rather have good equipment, oh, and home theater. You should see the home theater Muahahahaha!!! That is my specialty, especially cost no object subwoofers.

In any case, I think I overturned ever rock... I don't know any other piece of equipment or a manufacturer I missed. I'm going to try and go to trade shows and demos from now on to always try to see what might be the best. Its too bad I can't locate a Nebula Leg Press.... yet. This project is a dream come true... now all I need is a killer house to put all this stuff in with a dedicated 27' x 37' theater room, and a 40' x 50' home gym. Will try to make it happen. The problem is living in Cali currently, cost of housing is terrible.

Did I miss any manufacturer or killer piece of equipment?

Hard work, huh?
My guess is you are in a different industry than me! LOL!

I love all Sorinex stuff, as stated, but that bench (while very nice) isnt really necessary.

[HealthNutMD]

Pulled the trigger today on the following:

Ivanko OMEZH- Cast Iron Machined Hammertone Gray EZ Lift Olympic Plate:

(4) 100 lbs
(14) 45 lbs.
(4) 35 lbs.
(4) 25 lbs.
(4) 10 lbs.
(2) 5 lbs.
(2) 2.5 lbs.

Complete set of Troy solid dumbbells 5 - 125 in rubber + 130, 140, and 150 in soild urethane

3213 Legend - Reverse Hyper Ultra

1 TR-29 Ivanko - Tricep Rope
1 TVB-12 Ivanko - Tricep "V" Bar
1 MPB-11 Ivanko - Mulit- Purpose Bar
1 OBZ-40 Ivanko - Black Oxide EZ Curl 6' Olympic Bar

For protective flooring to cover hardwood:

(3) 25 foot rolls of Regupol Aktiv Jet Black 3/8" x 48" Roll

[qaz123]

Hard work, huh?
My guess is you are in a different industry than me! LOL!

I love all Sorinex stuff, as stated, but that bench (while very nice) isnt really necessary.

If heathnutMD is a Rad then he is on about 500k per year... My wife is a Rad too.

[buffbrown21]

If heathnutMD is a Rad then he is on about 500k per year... My wife is a Rad too.

Sorry if I missed something, but whats a Rad?
And if that is the case, then yeah, I make less than 10% of that.

[qaz123]

Sorry if I missed something, but whats a Rad?
And if that is the case, then yeah, I make less than 10% of that.

A doctor who reads cat scans and the like.... A Radiologist.... they normally don't finish their studies until they are in their early thirties.

[dumb.bell]

1 OBZ-40 Ivanko - Black Oxide EZ Curl 6' Olympic Bar

Good purchase on that bar.

[dumb.bell]

Maybe a little late to the party with these:

http://www.strengthequipment.net