PICS and DISCUSSION of YOUR HOME GYM V2.0

[satinder747]

Long time lurker don't post much figured the new thread would be a good to share my set up.

Wow.. it feels like a small gym of a town... awesome

[sribond]

Seems my lucky day today
Just suddenly found Ironmaster Pro bench & all attachments back in stock in Ironmaster stores USA & placed order to be shipped to Canada. Can't wait to see it...

[MajorTendonitis]

Seems my lucky day today
Just suddenly found Ironmaster Pro bench & all attachments back in stock in Ironmaster stores USA & placed order to be shipped to Canada. Can't wait to see it...

I have one and find it’s too narrow . I would look at other options imo , but maybe it won’t bother you depending on your technique.

I purchased two benches from Bells of Steel located in Calgary Alberta.
I have no idea where you reside though. Their flat bench is awesome , but their incline /decline bench could use a little work , as it’s first angle up is too steep at 22.5 degrees imo for heavy incline benching .
Works awesome for overhead dumbbell presses though ,as it’s stable as a rock .
The IronMaster is further back in the pic , and set to its first incline settings .
The bells of steel incline/decline bench is the first one in the pic and set on its first setting ,
I use a 2/4 underneath the front to raise it in order to decrease the angle

[sribond]

I have one and find it’s too narrow . I would look at other options imo , but maybe it won’t bother you depending on your technique.

I purchased two benches from Bells of Steel located in Calgary Alberta.
I have no idea where you reside though

I already have a Northern Light FID but its too tall 21" from floor & hence pulled my trigger on this. I am not a well built person. Height is 173 cms & normal built so do you think it will fit me? I was more interested in their accessories including Dip bar, etc. & light weight and short height assuming it suits me perfectly to use my FTX trainer when doing cable rows, etc.
Does this BOS bench come with Leg attachments as its a must for me?
Yes, i have already bought Swiss bar from BOS which I am really impressed though.

[MajorTendonitis]

I already have a Northern Light FID but its too tall 21" from floor & hence pulled my trigger on this. I am not a well built person. Height is 173 cms & normal built so do you think it will fit me? I was more interested in their accessories including Dip bar, etc. & light weight and short height assuming it suits me perfectly to use my FTX trainer when doing cable rows, etc.
Does this BOS bench come with Leg attachments as its a must for me?
Yes, i have already bought Swiss bar from BOS which I am really impressed though.

No attachments that I’m aware of . I’m the same height as you,so you want a low bench.
21” is way too tall for me, especially when using dumbbells, and IronMaster is 20” .
I prefer 17” . Guys 6’3 tall would probably want a taller bench such as the IronMaster though .
I don’t care for their seat attachment for seated incline on the IronMaster,as it feels pretty flimsy

[radrd]

I have one and find it’s too narrow . I would look at other options imo , but maybe it won’t bother you depending on your technique.

The hybrid pad for the Ironmaster potentially solves this, though I have a 12" wide Rep FB5000 flat bench plus Ironmaster Pro for incline and decline and haven't bothered with the hybrid pad.

[BiGx5MurF]

I already have a Northern Light FID but its too tall 21" from floor & hence pulled my trigger on this. I am not a well built person. Height is 173 cms & normal built so do you think it will fit me? I was more interested in their accessories including Dip bar, etc. & light weight and short height assuming it suits me perfectly to use my FTX trainer when doing cable rows, etc.
Does this BOS bench come with Leg attachments as its a must for me?
Yes, i have already bought Swiss bar from BOS which I am really impressed though.

https://youtu.be/EERJy8T29gY

If this is the one you have, I had the Xmark version, that was also 21". I'm the same height as you, and I hated it because of the height. Not just for bench, where I had to try to leg drive by stepping on the feet. But it was also really awkward to do dumbbell rows on. I have a Parabody flat bench that's 19", and although much better, it still feels a bit tall. I only just got a 17.5" bench today, and it feels so much better.

[sribond]

If this is the one you have, I had the Xmark version, that was also 21". I'm the same height as you, and I hated it because of the height. Not just for bench, where I had to try to leg drive by stepping on the feet. But it was also really awkward to do dumbbell rows on. I have a Parabody flat bench that's 19", and although much better, it still feels a bit tall. I only just got a 17.5" bench today, and it feels so much better.

May I know which Bench you got?

[sribond]

The hybrid pad for the Ironmaster potentially solves this, though I have a 12" wide Rep FB5000 flat bench plus Ironmaster Pro for incline and decline and haven't bothered with the hybrid pad.

I think I should be just fine with its backpad size.
Rep 5000 looks more expensive than IronMaster Pro

[radrd]

I think I should be just fine with its backpad size.
Rep 5000 looks more expensive than IronMaster Pro

It really comes down to personal preference and I agree that you should try it as-is before getting the hybrid pad or a second bench. The IM SB Pro is a hell of a bench and I don't think you'll go wrong.

Note that in my previous post I was referring to the FB5000 which is Rep's competition flat bench and it's cheaper than IM. When I bought it, IM didn't have the hybrid pad yet or I would have probably gone that route instead.

[BiGx5MurF]

May I know which Bench you got?

It's this one, it's a titan fitness.

http://imgur.com/a/okTkBTD

[TAWS6]

Well I finally got my home gym done. Basic RM3 setup.

[Oxidated]

Well I finally got my home gym done. Basic RM3 setup.

So much space. So many possibilities to fill it with equipment.
I'd likely go bankrupt in doing so if I had that much space available.

Can you do movements like standing over-head press with that low ceiling?
Nice start, by the way.

[TAWS6]

So much space. So many possibilities to fill it with equipment.
I'd likely go bankrupt in doing so if I had that much space available.

Can you do movements like standing over-head press with that low ceiling?
Nice start, by the way.

Yes I can do those movements. The rack is 90 inches and I still have a little room left above it. Not much though.

[EricAtl]

Well I finally got my home gym done. Basic RM3 setup.

Very nice! But this is the equipment forum, no way you are “done”.

[MajorTendonitis]

Well I finally got my home gym done. Basic RM3 setup.

I wish I had this much space

[Greybird2]

Done? LOL... I see at least 1000 sq ft. that needs workout equipment. You even have a door to avoid the steps.

[Duplicitous]

Well I finally got my home gym done. Basic RM3 setup.

Looks like a great start, but done? All that space, the great rectangular layout, walkout ... This could be a home gym of epic proportions.

[irongrandpa]

Well I finally got my home gym done. Basic RM3 setup.

Very nice setup. Almost everyone on here wishes they had that much space. I would get the ceiling finished to avoid having fiberglass dust everywhere.

[TAWS6]

Lol thanks for the suggestions. My buddy suggested a bowling alley haha. It would def be expensive to completely fill it up w/ equipment.

[kdogg3270]

where is everybody getting their gym wall banners from? Searching on amazon is just not cutting it, only ones i can find are the banners of your favorite sports team. any ideas?

[BiGx5MurF]

where is everybody getting their gym wall banners from? Searching on amazon is just not cutting it, only ones i can find are the banners of your favorite sports team. any ideas?

Ebay

[kdogg3270]

Ebay

what do i search for? In other words, how do i find them? (key words)

[dhimanendu]

This really very helpful. It helps me more. Is this also helpful

[robbieuva]

Lol thanks for the suggestions. My buddy suggested a bowling alley haha. It would def be expensive to completely fill it up w/ equipment.

Love the rack. Thinking about getting an RM-3 myself. FYI - It looks like you have the uprights oriented incorrectly. Probably want to set up the keyholes on the sides to maximize the functional use of attachments.

[C123C]

This really very helpful. It helps me more. Is this also helpful

No this is also not helpful. It helps me less. This not very helpful at all.

I hope that helps.

[BiGx5MurF]

what do i search for? In other words, how do i find them? (key words)

3x5 gym flag

click on a result, and browse "Similar sponsored items"

[EricAtl]

No this is also not helpful. It helps me less. This not very helpful at all.

I hope that helps.

Agree. On spread.

[kdogg3270]

i'll try that. thanks for the suggestion.

[Varials]

I did a lot of shopping around Black Friday because I was long overdue for an upgrade. For several years, I've owned the white Fitness Gear Half Rack that you could find at Dick's Sporting Goods. It was my beginner rack that I ran into the ground. It wasn't the prettiest or sturdiest, but it got the job done. I decided to finally upgrade to a Titan X-3 Power Rack. I absolutely LOVE it! The rack itself had zero issues that I could find. No chips and all the welds looked fine. I also ordered lever arms, safety bars, band pegs, crossmember, and a barbell mount (used as a landmine holder). The rack doesn't have numbering, so I got fancy with some $2.50 stickers found at Hobby Lobby! They stuck to the rack just fine. I also put on a J-Hook and moved it around to see if it would affect the stickers, but no issues whatsoever.

New Rack:




Abbreviations:
SSB - Safety Bar for Safety Squat Bar
SSQ - Safety Bar for Squat
SBP - Safety Bar for Bench Press
RP - Rack Pull
BP - Bench Press
SQ - Squat
I'll also be labeling lever arm placements for particular exercises. For those who are interested in the stickers, this is what they look like. Found in the sticker aisle at Hobby Lobby:



Old Rack: