'Look What I Bought Today!' - Part Deux

[lily1996]

That's definitely a good choice. 

[grumpytude]

Finally I had a chance to set it all up.
I'm very happy.

Now to cover up the Pink Insulation somehow. I don't have "finish the basement" money but need it to look nice and put some mirrors up.

The rack was packed super nice and was super easy to put together.

I did my first workout on it this morning. I love the westside hole spacing, I was able to setup the safeties perfectly.

I left the safety straps off, just going to use the spotter arms and swing-downs.

Also so nice to have the plates right by where they need to be loaded on the bar!

very nice rack- alot of nice empty space to fill up too!

[grumpytude]

Bare steel pin fits nicely on my FT1. 10mm 5" pin. quick service packaged very good. The magnets- holy s.... no way this sucker is moving. getting it off is no easy task. Full confidence this thing will not budge.

[grumpytude]

Also picked up a pivot pad from Abmat. If you dont have the space for a full machine it works nicely.

[grumpytude]

[murphyreedus]

[jasonp360]

I know, right? Where's the "what happened" thread?

[Michiganian]

Let's get this show back on the road!

This arrived yesterday:



Rucking up to 35 lbs. should keep me challenged for a bit

[thedickus]

This is the IronMaster Belt Squat Attachment. I've had this for a couple of weeks now and have been using it on every leg day. I've never even used a belt squat before so I have nothing to compare it to. I figured for the $150 introductory price I could at least try it. I bought the IronMaster belt also for $50, if I ever decide to get a dedicated belt squat I'll at least have a belt. I doubt I'd ever be able to sell it if I didn't like it, not much of an IronMaster 2000 used market around me. So far I have to say I really like it. The movement feels great, I feel it much higher up on my quads than I do normal barbell squats (I'm a high bar just above parallel squatter). I've been doing cable squats (Brignole) when I want to keep the load off my spine. I've enjoyed them but always felt like I'm sacrificing weight/load on the movement. I can go much heavier obviously on the belt squat without worrying about me trying to keep my balance.
The pivot point attaches to the back frame of the IM 2000 and connects with a pin to allow it to pivot. You start from the top position and just twist the barbell to engage/lock or disengage/unlock the safety pins/stops of the bar. The movement is very smooth, it does get a little harder to twist the barbell to lock/unlock under heavier load, so far I've only gotten up to 365lbs total. It's rated up to 600lbs. I doubt that will become an issue for me. For the small amount of space this takes up it's a winner for me. I love the movement and it's really not an ordeal at all to set up.

[Greybird2]

Interesting setup. If you put 1 45 on each side, what does it weigh at the belt?

[thedickus]

Interesting setup. If you put 1 45 on each side, what does it weigh at the belt?

Ironmaster's website says the load is approximately 70% on the quads. The empty smith bar itself weighs about 35lbs.

[grumpytude]

[QUOTE=thedickus;1699959693]This is the IronMaster Belt Squat Attachment. I've had this for a couple of weeks now and have been using it on every leg day. I've never even used a belt squat before so I have nothing to compare it to. I figured for the $150 introductory price I could at least try it. I bought the IronMaster belt also for $50, if I ever decide to get a dedicated belt squat I'll at least have a belt. I doubt I'd ever be able to sell it if I didn't like it, not much of an IronMaster 2000 used market around me. So far I have to say I really like it. The movement feels great, I feel it much higher up on my quads than I do normal barbell squats (I'm a high bar just above parallel squatter). I've been doing cable squats (Brignole) when I want to keep the load off my spine. I've enjoyed them but always felt like I'm sacrificing weight/load on the movement. I can go much heavier obviously on the belt squat without worrying about me trying to keep my balance.
The pivot point attaches to the back frame of the IM 2000 and connects with a pin to allow it to pivot. You start from the top position and just twist the barbell to engage/lock or disengage/unlock the safety pins/stops of the bar. The movement is very smooth, it does get a little harder to twist the barbell to lock/unlock under heavier load, so far I've only gotten up to 365lbs total. It's rated up to 600lbs. I doubt that will become an issue for me. For the small amount of space this takes up it's a winner for me. I love the movement and it's really not an ordeal at all to set up.

interesting- didnt know they made that.

[grumpytude]

picked up Hampton 10 tier vertical rack for my urethane dumbbells. It was a bit pricey but does the job well and I like the easy front access. Still need to get the 45lb set from Rep

[thedickus]

picked up Hampton 10 tier vertical rack for my urethane dumbbells. It was a bit pricey but does the job well and I like the easy front access. Still need to get the 45lb set from Rep

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to grumpytude again.

Damn that looks nice! If I don't end up getting another regular 3 tier shelf, I may have to sell my vertical and go for this type. I really like how you don't have to reach around the sides to grab the heavier dumbbells at the bottom. I have mine sitting next to my 3 tier horizontal rack but the amount of room I need to leave on the side to comfortable unrack and rerack the dumbbells I might as well just have another horizontal rack. This one would solve that problem.

[grumpytude]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to grumpytude again.

Damn that looks nice! If I don't end up getting another regular 3 tier shelf, I may have to sell my vertical and go for this type. I really like how you don't have to reach around the sides to grab the heavier dumbbells at the bottom. I have mine sitting next to my 3 tier horizontal rack but the amount of room I need to leave on the side to comfortable unrack and rerack the dumbbells I might as well just have another horizontal rack. This one would solve that problem.

I did see other racks I really liked but they all seem built for Hex dumbbells. Yes the front access was very important to me. This way I can get another piece of equipment next to the rack, thinking of getting a preacher bench. Not sure if I want a standing or seated version.
Ironically I was worried about the heavier dumbbells hitting each other- but the 5lb set does touch the 10lb set a little bit. But I think its more to do with REPS design of that particular dumbbell. Of course my ideal rack is a horizontal with rubber cradles for each dumbbell, but no way I have the room. I still have the Ironmasters with 120lb kit so I should be all set. At least now I do some drop sets and quicker sets on some stuff. Overall I'm happy with it.

[Greybird2]

picked up Hampton 10 tier vertical rack for my urethane dumbbells. It was a bit pricey but does the job well and I like the easy front access. Still need to get the 45lb set from Rep

Really nice! I don't think I have ever seen one like that.

[bisonp]

Got some Average Joe stainless handles for my U-90 Powerblocks. Great grip. Too much for me actually. At light weights it's fine but at heavier weights it really digs in. He separates them out between light, medium, and aggressive and I got medium. I went from the contoured rubber grips that were hard to get a good grip on to the opposite extreme. I may exchange them for light a lighter knurl.

Went with the 35mm which is perfect for my big hands.