PICS and DISCUSSION of YOUR HOME GYM V2.0

[gym62richard]

Some pics of my garage gym. In the process of adding on a dedicated space to the house for more room.

Very good looking set up, do you like the Bravo?, at some point I use mine in pretty much every workout.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

I found the perfect setup for incline bench press in my rack with the monolift attachment...

I have a low rear crossmember/stabilizer bar attached which impedes the bench going further back leaving the J-hooks at an awkward position to un-rack the bar on them...not anymore with the monolifts in there, since the arms swing forward it gives me the perfect positioning on inclines and the bench can stay right where it is with the wheels at the crossmember.

Here's a pic of the setup with the bench at a 30° incline...

http://imgur.com/a/s0pEiH8

[irongrandpa]

I found the perfect setup for incline bench press in my rack with the monolift attachment...

I have a low rear crossmember/stabilizer bar attached which impedes the bench going further back leaving the J-hooks at an awkward position to un-rack the bar on them...not anymore with the monolifts in there, since the arms swing forward it gives me the perfect positioning on inclines and the bench can stay right where it is with the wheels at the crossmember.

Here's a pic of the setup with the bench at a 30° incline...

http://imgur.com/a/s0pEiH8

Happy to see that worked out. I think you would've regretted it later if you had sold them.

[urbanlifter]

Nice DVO! Love my Mech6 mono's, took me a little while to get used to the bar swinging during bench but now I use them for everything in the rack.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

Thanks fellas, this is the best setup for incline that I ever used, I'm glad I decided on keeping and utilizing them.

Quick few notes, I did some inclines instead of flat bench today in my workout after squats and went considerably heavier and the setup worked real good (since I haven't done barbell inclines in a while, I believe I overshot the amount of weight I added to the bar which was fine, but got in some lower reps on them and a few grinders on the final reps).

I'm gonna lighten the weight a bit more on inclines and find the perfect setting for the safeties at this angle.

One other minor inconvenience is having to switch them in and out upon setting them up...but it wasn't too bad when memorizing the hole number for proper height, just takes a bit more time setting up.

[vhd16]

Thanks fellas, this is the best setup for incline that I ever used, I'm glad I decided on keeping and utilizing them.

Quick few notes, I did some inclines instead of flat bench today in my workout after squats and went considerably heavier and the setup worked real good (since I haven't done barbell inclines in a while, I believe I overshot the amount of weight I added to the bar which was fine, but got in some lower reps on them and a few grinders on the final reps).

I'm gonna lighten the weight a bit more on inclines and find the perfect setting for the safeties at this angle.

One other minor inconvenience is having to switch them in and out upon setting them up...but it wasn't too bad when memorizing the hole number for proper height, just takes a bit more time setting up.

That is why you need 2 mono's just saying.. For me,squat ones are also used for BB incline press so does my older one. He is now as tall as me. Same goes for the safety straps.

Glad you kept the mono's and yeah that FI bench you got , if you can break it i will give one for free..ha ha

[Jeremy19969]

Wow so many nice gyms 👍🏼

[Gamecockbell]

I'm not sure if my photo will upload but my current home gym:
2x2 Craigslist rack - has served me well
500 lbs Cap grip plates - ok
Body solid weight tree - pretty happy with
Concept 2 rower - love
Rogue echo bike - love
American barbell elite power bar - love
22kg x 2 and 36kg x 2 kettle bells from power systems - love
Gym flooring from Revalue fitness - best upgrade I've made
Rep fb5000- love

Out:
Tractor supply mats - total garbage
Cap ob86b - total garbage
Parabody bench - pad wasn't wide enough
Powerblock u90- too bulky
Dumbbell rack and set - too much space

[RestoringTally]

I'm not sure if my photo will upload but my current home gym:
2x2 Craigslist rack - has served me well
500 lbs Cap grip plates - ok
Body solid weight tree - pretty happy with
Concept 2 rower - love
Rogue echo bike - love
American barbell elite power bar - love
22kg x 2 and 36kg x 2 kettle bells from power systems - love
Gym flooring from Revalue fitness - best upgrade I've made
Rep fb5000- love

Out:
Tractor supply mats - total garbage
Cap ob86b - total garbage
Parabody bench - pad wasn't wide enough
Powerblock u90- too bulky
Dumbbell rack and set - too much space

Embedded pic for you.


Nice and spacious. I am liking your flooring too.

[SpeculatorSam]

More about this on this thread I moved houses recently and no longer have a garage, so I'm renting an 8ftx12ft shed.


My setup

Valor BD-7 Power Rack with Lat Pull
X Training Equipment Elite Bearing Barbell Olympic Power Bar, 45 lb
Marcy Pro Adjustable Bench with Leg Extension
Sports Authority Adjustable Dumbbells that go up to 70lb pair or 95lb single, assorted plates from various yard sales and amazon.
4 rubber mats 4 x 6 x 0.5'
Weider 310lb cast iron olympic set, I donated the barbell to a recycling mill, but keeping the plates for now.
Gold's Gym Door Mount Pull-Up bar I'm giving to a family member, since the power rack and a strong pull-up on it.
Exercise Ball (not pictured)

[JustTheDad]

You found a place to put your stuff and work out.
That's awesome.
Is that on your property, or are you renting a shed on someone else's place?

[SpeculatorSam]

You found a place to put your stuff and work out.
That's awesome.
Is that on your property, or are you renting a shed on someone else's place?

I'm renting a shed, and I'm part of the family and do pay for part of the mortgage and utilities here, so I'd like to say this is my property.

[HomeGymChains]

More about this on this thread I moved houses recently and no longer have a garage, so I'm renting an 8ftx12ft shed.
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Very nice!!!

[mojoflash2019]

Probably my favorite part is the biometric lock to get in, my son wants to max out on bench all day so have to keep him out until I get home and can spot.

[mojoflash2019]

Some more

[mojoflash2019]

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[Duplicitous]

Probably my favorite part is the biometric lock to get in, my son wants to max out on bench all day so have to keep him out until I get home and can spot.

That's a serious home gym. Very nice.

[DarthCholo]

Probably my favorite part is the biometric lock to get in, my son wants to max out on bench all day so have to keep him out until I get home and can spot.

Dude. It looks like a manly commercial gym from the 80s. Nice!

[irongrandpa]

Very nice gym Mojo!

[gym62richard]

Great set up.

[boxer_for_life]

Nice setup! Repped and embedded the pictures for you:

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[HeavyIron8]

I added a few things since last year to my home gym:

[Asjogren]

Last few

WOW! Your gym looks awesome!

[Asjogren]

I added a few things since last year to my home gym:

Nice setup !

[Varials]

Posted this in someone else's thread not realizing this thread existed. A slow build up of items within the past 5 years. There's about $4,500 worth of equipment in this one car garage. Some items I received as birthday / Christmas gifts and some items were found cheap through mutual friends and flea markets. I also have a 350lb tractor tire that isn't included in the photos. It's so nice walking 15ft out the door and having this to myself. Winter sucks though! Will be investing in a decent space heater. Plenty of below zero degree workouts and did just fine once the body warms up. Items include:

- Dumbbells: Range from 5lbs - 100lbs (need 45's, 60's, 65's, 75's, 80's, 90's, and 95's to complete 5-100 set.) I get by just fine though. Mostly want 60-65's and 75s.
- Plates: (2) 100's, (8) 45's, (2) 35's, (6) 25's, (6) 10's, (6) 5's, (4) 2.5's
- Fitness Gear Half Rack / Bench (It gets me by, Would like a newer rack eventually)
- Lat / Row Cable Machine, Hyper Extension, Leg / Curl Machine, Trap Bar, Landmine Attachment, 120lb Loadable Brute Force Sandbag, 20lb Everlast Bag, 20lb Slam Ball, 2in / 50ft Battle Rope, and a 100lb Punching Bag mostly for carries and slams
- (3) Barbells (investing in a Rogue bar more than likely, bars are old and cheap), EZ Bar, and Tricep Bar
- 10, 20, 50, and 70lb Resistance Bands
- (8) Different Type of Cable Attachments

Best Equipment Find: 100lb Dumbbell for $15 at a flea market. Need to find one more to create a pair, haha

[gym62richard]

Posted this in someone else's thread not realizing this thread existed. A slow build up of items within the past 5 years. There's about $4,500 worth of equipment in this one car garage. Some items I received as birthday / Christmas gifts and some items were found cheap through mutual friends and flea markets. I also have a 350lb tractor tire that isn't included in the photos. It's so nice walking 15ft out the door and having this to myself. Winter sucks though! Will be investing in a decent space heater. Plenty of below zero degree workouts and did just fine once the body warms up. Items include:

- Dumbbells: Range from 5lbs - 100lbs (need 45's, 60's, 65's, 75's, 80's, 90's, and 95's to complete 5-100 set.) I get by just fine though. Mostly want 60-65's and 75s.
- Plates: (2) 100's, (8) 45's, (2) 35's, (6) 25's, (6) 10's, (6) 5's, (4) 2.5's
- Fitness Gear Half Rack / Bench (It gets me by, Would like a newer rack eventually)
- Lat / Row Cable Machine, Hyper Extension, Leg / Curl Machine, Trap Bar, Landmine Attachment, 120lb Loadable Brute Force Sandbag, 20lb Everlast Bag, 20lb Slam Ball, 2in / 50ft Battle Rope, and a 100lb Punching Bag mostly for carries and slams
- (3) Barbells (investing in a Rogue bar more than likely, bars are old and cheap), EZ Bar, and Tricep Bar
- 10, 20, 50, and 70lb Resistance Bands
- (8) Different Type of Cable Attachments

Best Equipment Find: 100lb Dumbbell for $15 at a flea market. Need to find one more to create a pair, haha

Good set up, you have everything covered, putting a home gym together is a lot of fun, just be aware collecting equipment is addictive.

[gym62richard]

I added a few things since last year to my home gym

Looking good, very nice set up.

[Varials]

Good set up, you have everything covered, putting a home gym together is a lot of fun, just be aware collecting equipment is addictive.

Thank you! Yes, yes it is lol. I try my best to not impulse buy items. I definitely need a new bar though. One of the sleeves apparently swelled and the rogue plates won't slide on all the way (stops half way on sleeve). However, other plates like CAP have no issues.

[mojoflash2019]

Thank you