'Look What I Bought Today!' - Part Deux

[urbanlifter]

nice pickup. I have the same one. love it/ used it today for back day. As stated great for hammies when weight is used.

Yeah man! Forgot how effective these were for the hamstrings, even though I do RDLS regularly a couple days after weighted hypers and I could barely walk straight. DOMS city! Might have to hang onto this one, clearly I've been missing these since I flipped my last hyper.

I feel like I should come down there with a truck. 90-lb PBs go for $500-600 here (at $500 they move fast). You could get them ~$350 pre-rona, but they were a great deal at that price and not very common.

Set of Pro Rexan 125's just popped up for $750 locally, they drop that down to the $550 range and I'd be tempted to upgrade. But my 90's are in great shape and with Platemates I've taken them to 100's. Still, tempting.

[RGrizzzz]

Yeah man! Forgot how effective these were for the hamstrings, even though I do RDLS regularly a couple days after weighted hypers and I could barely walk straight. DOMS city! Might have to hang onto this one, clearly I've been missing these since I flipped my last hyper.



Set of Pro Rexan 125's just popped up for $750 locally, they drop that down to the $550 range and I'd be tempted to upgrade. But my 90's are in great shape and with Platemates I've taken them to 100's. Still, tempting.

MG4c. Pretty happy with it after 2 weeks. It's currently $100 off. (Picture upload seems broken)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuH8-Wgx5Yr1sKda...VuEcQ?e=ern5R2

[radrd]

MG4c. Pretty happy with it after 2 weeks. It's currently $100 off. (Picture upload seems broken)
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuH8-Wgx5Yr1sKda...VuEcQ?e=ern5R2

I think you and I have the N version, which is fantastic and isn't on sale. I bet they are discontinuing the original/wide version. Even at $100 off, I would hesitate to pick it up without being sure that I could live with the drawbacks.

[KieranB1996]

Some serious equipment!

[RGrizzzz]

I think you and I have the N version, which is fantastic and isn't on sale. I bet they are discontinuing the original/wide version. Even at $100 off, I would hesitate to pick it up without being sure that I could live with the drawbacks.

You're right. I have the N/narrow. I was thinking the C meant compact, not cambered. The non-narrow version would likely be too wide in my opinion, which some original reviewers complained about.

[michaelstone]

Sucks having to rebuild weight room with prices how they are but here's a start 🤟🏽

[radrd]

Bump

[radrd]

Bump

[urbanlifter]

Latest pickup, before and after pics! Got the Powertec Multibench for $200, swapped out the padding with my CAP bench pads to breathe new life into it. Ordered REP replacement pads for the CAP, shpuld be here in the next few days. Win / Win! My CAP bench will have slightly wider padding and I replaced the corner leverage gym with a slightly more compact Multipress.

[urbanlifter]

Bump, forum has COVID-19 with spam.

[thedickus]

Latest pickup, before and after pics! Got the Powertec Multibench for $200, swapped out the padding with my CAP bench pads to breathe new life into it. Ordered REP replacement pads for the CAP, shpuld be here in the next few days. Win / Win! My CAP bench will have slightly wider padding and I replaced the corner leverage gym with a slightly more compact Multipress.

Looks awesome with the CAP pads on it. I hate Powertec's contoured padding.

[thedickus]

Nice, I just noticed someone made this and the Equipment Crew threads stickies.

[urbanlifter]

Looks awesome with the CAP pads on it. I hate Powertec's contoured padding.

Thanks, think it really punched it up a notch.

Glad to see this is a sticky now, take that China!

[urbanlifter]

Well, just an update on the 3100 replacement pads from REP. VERY impressed! For $75 shipped they are an incredible value, fairly firm but not uncomfortable. The material is MUCH better than the pads they had on the V1, these are a great option for anyone looking to replace worn out pads on their bench.

[urbanlifter]

Got the pads on last night, not too shabby looking on the CAP+ bench. The other pads did look a little nicer with the rounded edges, but they look better on the Powertec IMO. If my hybrid pad on the IM Pro ever wears out I'd look to replace it with something from REP, maybe one of their fat pads or something.

Used 1" lag bolts on these, had the option of drilling through the bench frame to use regular bolts into the pads, but I didn't want to mess with cleaning up metal shavings today. But it's nice having that option in the future if the lag bolts ever failed.

[radrd]

The Rep pads look great on the Cap bench. I haven't used any newer Rep benches, but those pads look similar to my FB5000 which feels great. There are always better options out there, but I think Rep has it dialed in pretty well on grip and firmness. And value, of course.

[urbanlifter]

The Rep pads look great on the Cap bench. I haven't used any newer Rep benches, but those pads look similar to my FB5000 which feels great. There are always better options out there, but I think Rep has it dialed in pretty well on grip and firmness. And value, of course.

Agree, the pads feel just about perfect. The material does feel like it has more stick than the hybrid pad on the IM Pro, think they definitely found the sweet spot with the price of these pads. At least compared to something like Edge, which with shipping would cost you about $100 more.

[sribond]

Nice pickup. I like mine quite a bit. Expensive, but I don't think there is a better option out there.

May I know if there is any specific reason why this Rogue narrow one is better than Rep fitness one? I am now debating between these 2 and not sure which one to pick up.

[radrd]

May I know if there is any specific reason why this Rogue narrow one is better than Rep fitness one? I am now debating between these 2 and not sure which one to pick up.

If you are just looking for a pressing bar, I'd probably go with Rep and save some cash. For pulling movements, the nicely knurled handles on the Rogue bar give it more functionality. Spinning sleeves also make it a little better for bicep and tricep movements, perhaps at the cost of a little stability during pressing. I went with short sleeves though, which I think makes it a little more stable, though I don't know that for a fact. I haven't used others cambered swiss bars.

If you go Rogue, don't get matte for the sleeves. The coating makes plates hard to slide on and off. So you're stuck paying more for stainless, which makes Rogue exceptionally expensive.

[hassanizhar]

I got a Bicep Blaster, and a heavy duty Wrist Roller. I got them both from london.

[BulkMore]

Love the spam on this site. No wonder there arent members anymore. This place is trash...sort of like one of the members shed where they store all of their high gloss black weights.

Im done, this place is disgusting anymore.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Love the spam on this site. No wonder there arent members anymore. This place is trash...sort of like one of the members shed where they store all of their high gloss black weights.

Im done, this place is disgusting anymore.

You referring to where I get my lifting done? Bulk more, B**** less! Lol, but yes the crappy job that's being done to clear the spam here is certainly something to complain/b**** about.

[Greybird2]

Got the pads on last night, not too shabby looking on the CAP+ bench. The other pads did look a little nicer with the rounded edges, but they look better on the Powertec IMO. If my hybrid pad on the IM Pro ever wears out I'd look to replace it with something from REP, maybe one of their fat pads or something.

Used 1" lag bolts on these, had the option of drilling through the bench frame to use regular bolts into the pads, but I didn't want to mess with cleaning up metal shavings today. But it's nice having that option in the future if the lag bolts ever failed.

Are the blind nuts from Rep right up the middle? Did the Cap pads match any holes? Just curious. My Powertec Multi-Press pads are looking like the vinyl is failing from the inside...

[urbanlifter]

Are the blind nuts from Rep right up the middle? Did the Cap pads match any holes? Just curious. My Powertec Multi-Press pads are looking like the vinyl is failing from the inside...

Yes, the holes for the REP pads are right up the middle. None of the holes with the CAP pad lined up, so I just lag bolted them to the machine through the existing bolt holes. No issues so far, really enjoying the multibench!

[Greybird2]

Yes, the holes for the REP pads are right up the middle. None of the holes with the CAP pad lined up, so I just lag bolted them to the machine through the existing bolt holes. No issues so far, really enjoying the multibench!

How thick would you guess that plywood to be?

Multi-bench is great for variety.

[bisonp]

Not quite on topic but since the regular forum is overrun, figured this is as good of place as any.

Ironmaster Step Bench is on sale for $159. This is the "commercial" version of the Super Bench but is smaller, lighter, and not compatible with the attachments. Probably not for anybody here, but I thought it was interesting. https://www.ironmaster.com/products/...NCH_BLOWOUT_SL

[urbanlifter]

How thick would you guess that plywood to be?

Multi-bench is great for variety.

Thought I remembered REP saying they used 3/4" thick wood on their pads, but this felt like 1/2" with how quickly I drilled through. So I used 1" lag bolts and put two spacers on each in hopes that it wouldn't protrude too far into the pad.

Not quite on topic but since the regular forum is overrun, figured this is as good of place as any.

Ironmaster Step Bench is on sale for $159

Saw that ad too. Think this is the second time I recall them running a sale on that bench, it's an interesting little thing! If you wanted a SUPER low to the ground flat bench you could slap a 5000 series REP back pad on there. Would be the ultimate bench solution for a young child!

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Got these DB UHMW trays a few months back from BWTG and they arrived on New Years (also in the picture is the Rep Sabre Bar which is my gf's bar, but I also use it for supersets and quick set ups along with my AB Elite Power Bar).

The UHMW game on the trays are no joke and the inner lining prevents scratching up the rack, these deluxe ones aren't by any means cheap...however they offer peace of mind and expending less energy than kicking up the DBs into position and less strain on the shoulders, also, since the majority of my main compound movements are in the garage, the setup from movements is potentially quicker...



https://imgur.com/a/A0AAjfp

[EricAtl]

Got these DB UHMW trays a few months back from BWTG and they arrived on New Years (also in the picture is the Rep Sabre Bar which is my gf's bar, but I also use it for supersets and quick set ups along with my AB Elite Power Bar).

The UHMW game on the trays are no joke and the inner lining prevents scratching up the rack, these deluxe ones aren't by any means cheap...however they offer peace of mind and expending less energy than kicking up the DBs into position and less strain on the shoulders, also, since the majority of my main compound movements are in the garage, the setup from movements is potentially quicker...



https://imgur.com/a/A0AAjfp

Very nice!

[radrd]

Got these DB UHMW trays a few months back from BWTG and they arrived on New Years (also in the picture is the Rep Sabre Bar which is my gf's bar, but I also use it for supersets and quick set ups along with my AB Elite Power Bar).

The UHMW game on the trays are no joke and the inner lining prevents scratching up the rack, these deluxe ones aren't by any means cheap...however they offer peace of mind and expending less energy than kicking up the DBs into position and less strain on the shoulders, also, since the majority of my main compound movements are in the garage, the setup from movements is quicker.

Looks like something I need to add to my setup. I take it they work as intended and you've been able to smoothly un-rack and re-rack DBs? I bet re-rack is more challenging. They might be worth it even if the re-racking process isn't great.