Thanks for sharing. It’s nice feeling to get your gym equipped with what you need and what you want. I’m pretty satisfied with what I have now as well.
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09-10-2022, 09:15 AM #1112
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Great gym. I added the Inspire FTX too and really like it (it was for my wife! I swear!! - she did get me over the edge though). Never thought about lying extensions on it but going to give it a whirl as I used to really like those on a cable when I first started lifting ages ago.
I'm out of room and at the point where I have all my needs and all the wants that I can accommodate. Really enjoyed building it out over the years and kind of bummed to be "done" but anything I'd do from here would be extravagance and superfluous (ie replace the remaining standard plates with revolvers so all plates match, buy a fancy new power bar just because, upgrade my adjustable bench just because...). Reminds me to post some updated pictures as the layout for open space in the front is really improved with the FTX and getting rid of the Glute Ham.
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09-19-2022, 07:18 AM #1113
Just a quick update - ceiling nearly finished on the gym; so it's probably going to shake out at just under 9 feet6inches when finished, and a floor area of just under 560 square feet...
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...03&pagenumber=
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10-12-2022, 05:03 AM #1114
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10-14-2022, 04:15 AM #1115
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12-02-2022, 05:39 AM #1116
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12-20-2022, 05:48 AM #1117
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12-23-2022, 09:13 AM #1118
Looks fantastic. Few clarifications if I may ask.
-I see that you have Inspire FTX FT. How are you doing lat pull down sitting? which bench are you using? leg/thigh support?
-I see IM Ultimate row bar. I also have IM & just received this ultimate Row bar but i have not started yet. Wondering how do you feel lat pull down with this & what all you do with that bar?
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01-12-2023, 05:32 PM #1119
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Well, looks like the stickies are the only threads we can keep, at the top with all the his spam. Here is my latest pickup, posted in the LWIBT thread. Replaces the leverage gym I sold during the pandemic. Doing a pad swap with my CAP bench since the Powertec looked bad, then I have REP replacements coming for $75.
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01-14-2023, 10:55 AM #1120
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Sorry, just noticed you asked questions. I don't really use this for pulldowns. I have done them and will sit on the floor and use the individual handles. Mainly lighter higher rep work. I'll also do a seated one arm pull in ala Doug Brignole. Those work well.
I haven't really used the IM Ultimate Row bar in several months, I have a lot of other options. When I do use it, it feels fine, nothing outstanding. I will say that if you only had room for one bar, I would make it this one. I really like it for T-Bar rows."It is my own fault for replying in a smith thread." deadwoodgregg
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01-20-2023, 11:19 AM #1121
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04-09-2023, 03:58 PM #1122
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I have a couple of older Rogue gun racks that were bare metal. I bought some clear rubber fish tank tubing (3/8"?) and it into 3" pcs., then slit it lengthwise and slipped it over the bar holder section of the rack. It protects the bars, and just stays in place. Worked out well for a couple of bucks.
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04-10-2023, 08:57 AM #1123
Installed these, yesterday:
The rack is only meant for the aluminum bars for my functional trainer. The rack is probably heavier than the two bars on it, combined
When I eventually get a 2nd plate-loadable DB handle, I'll put storage for the both of them below left.
I can't put much weight on anything there. I've no idea how that paneling is secured to the basement walls, but, from everything else the original homeowner did, my guess is "not very well." Plus the space is tight in there, between the FT and my squat stand, so putting even an EZ Curl bar on that rack would be an invitation to eventually dinging something up.
In an earlier post somebody asked about racks with lining to protect the bars. Here are close-ups of this one:
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04-10-2023, 09:10 AM #1124
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That's really nice looking! Need to up my game a bit with storage, my bar holders are all metal without UHMW protection. So far no issues, just sit things down gently and I've never seen damage to the knurling. But I keep saying I'm going to put something on them, some day haha.
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04-10-2023, 10:06 AM #1125
Thanks!
That bar rack turned out to be a lot more substantial than I expected. As you can see: It's got some unused large mounting holes. Came complete with 1/4 in. lag bolts and matching anchors. Most of the time, yesterday, was spent drilling four holes for #12 screws, for mounting, instead.
The thing to the lower-right is just a garage/shed tool hanger it turned out I didn't need and just happened to have around. Thought "Hey, that'd be perfect for that straight triceps pull-down bar and a couple other things."
I'm pretty much maxed out. There just isn't all that much wall or floor space available. Not without having to duck into or through my FT and squat stand, which I'm loath to do.
What I'm really running out of space for is plate storage. I've got two 10 lb. bumper plates sitting on the floor behind the plate tree already. I've got a pair of 1¼ lb. change plates arriving tomorrow. When I max-out my Hoist/IronMaster 45 lb. adjustable DBs I'm going to need to add 2x25 lb., 4x10lb, 2x5 lb., 2x2.5 lb., and another 2x1.25 lb. plates for a 2nd loadable DB bar.
I'm going to have to buy the half-rack conversion for my squat stand just for the plate storage
Hmmm... When I add all that up I may find it'd be cheaper to replace my adjustable DBs with a heavier set?
ETA: Added it all up. Incl. the additional plate-loadable DB bar: $727 + tax. Yeah, I think it's time to be on the lookout for a new set of adjustable DBs.Last edited by Michiganian; 04-10-2023 at 10:13 AM.
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04-18-2023, 02:24 PM #1126
An updated fix for my Powertec lat machine's selectorized stack after their faulty washer crumbled apart inside the selector pin when in use, here's the before pic of the Powertec pin...
https://imgur.com/a/BispM78
And here's the after pic with the Bare Steel Equipment selector pin...
https://imgur.com/a/rN5n4Lc
I normally never had an issue with Powertec's customer service/parts service, but this recent time whoever was replying back about the pin issue was irresponsible and never replied following up on the replacement part, so I decided to go with Bare Steel Equipment's selector pin with the multiple magnets inside the pin and it stays on the plates solid with no issue of it breaking down, I also went ahead and purchased a double sided lanyard from amazon for the pin (Powertec's pin was complete garbage anyway). Not much else to be said about the part, but my lat machine's up and running again and I'd highly recommend replacing any cheap stack pin(s) with one of these.
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04-18-2023, 03:25 PM #1127
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Last edited by twodog; 04-18-2023 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Added something
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04-21-2023, 01:40 PM #1128
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04-22-2023, 12:48 PM #1129
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Looks good. I bought the landmine attachment, but I don't like it because it has to connect/attach too high off the ground IMO. It has to go above the front brace where the uprights attach. Just an FYI if you're considering one. Overall mine is a sturdy unit. It should serve you well.
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06-25-2023, 05:54 AM #1130
Would it be a waste of money if I bought a Buffalo bar if I already have an SSB bar?
I've had to stop back squatting a while ago, and SSBs have been a life saver. But, I can't help but wonder if a Buffalo bar would also add something else to the mix.
It's mostly just mobility/shoulder issues that have stopped my back squats.
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06-25-2023, 08:10 AM #1131
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06-25-2023, 08:43 AM #1132
I don't have a Buffalo Bar, but I'd say it won't be a waste of money if you intend to use it for squat and bench. Odds are you'll like it for one, if not both, and it will indeed add something to the mix. Just for squatting, I wouldn't bother unless you can try one out first. It could end up as a wall hanger or go up for sale if you don't end up liking it. I've talked myself out of it with this logic because I would only potentially use the Buffalo Bar for bench. For squatting, I invested in a Marrs Bar, and I doubt I will ever want another bar.
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06-25-2023, 09:07 AM #1133
My setup costs more than some people's cars, but keep in mind that you hit the point of diminishing returns pretty quickly if you do your homework and invest in equipment that offers a lot of functionality and bang for your buck.
I'm a fan of premium made-in-USA gear, but you can get just as strong buying smart from companies like Bells of Steel, Titan, and Rep Fitness.
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06-25-2023, 11:25 AM #1134
First off, glad to see the forum bumping back to life a bit. Second, I would definitely say I agree with this, also to me the Buffalo Bar reminds me that it would be way too cumbersome inside the rack along with having to have the right kind of J-cups for it (I do the majority of my barbell work inside my rack rather than outside of the rack). The Marrs Bar is cutting it close in tightness, but I manage to make it work for now since it's my primary bar for squats now and the way I can re-arrange it works to have enough space for the floor oriented lifts inside the rack.
In my opinion the Marrs Bar no doubt is my choice and anything benching I would pick something cambered like the Kadillac Bar, or use DBs to get something extra from regular benching...however if you have the room for it and funds for it then I see no problems with the Buffalo Bar for said purposes and you like it which is the most important aspect for your home gym.
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06-25-2023, 11:29 AM #1135
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08-01-2023, 01:51 PM #1137
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08-02-2023, 10:18 AM #1139
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I bought a few things from Titan within the last year or so. I have a non-rackable trap bar, 5' oly bar, short squat stand with the plate attachment. I have the 12" pro-duty plyo box. I also have their seated stationary/utility bench.
The squat stand is perfectly fine, I needed the short one to fit under my garage door and the plate storage really makes it much more stable. I'm not a fan of the landmine attachment just because the way it swivels and how high it needs to attach really doesn't work for my current set up. The Plyo box is a tank. Their seated stationary bench is a lightweight POS. It's the least heavy-duty piece that I own.
Packaging was fine on everything. I was missing some nuts/bolts on the weight holder attachment for the squat stand. I contacted their customer service and they quickly sent them out to me. Now I have way too many LOL. Trap bar and 5' oly bar are great. I got some things at sales prices, there squat stand was discounted substantially while my order was being shipped. They wouldn't refund the difference which I thought was chicken$hlt. I didn't want to hassle with cancelling the order, sending it back, since it was in transit. So far that's been my only knock against them."It is my own fault for replying in a smith thread." deadwoodgregg
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My home gym pictures: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=175136471&p=1632857623&viewfull=1#post1632857623
My workout journal: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=120169181
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08-02-2023, 10:19 AM #1140
My Rogue Manta Ray Bench just got delivered in 3 boxes today in a timely manner (exactly 29 days) there's 1 more box that's expected to be delivered tomorrow. I'll be getting to the assembly soon and keep yous updated...
Edit: I'm almost done assembling the Manta Ray Bench (was missing a bushing so I contacted Rogue and they're right on it and sending me a replacement one right away).
Initial impressions are that the pictures don't do the bench justice of how extreme of a tank this bench really is (it's really too much and that's why I dig it) and the gripper vinyl as well as how well constructed the bottom material holding it together is makes the upgrade justifiable from the Adjustable 2.0 (If I'm even making any sense at all lol).
I'll take some comparison pics soon of the two benches once I get the replacement bushing to finish the build.Last edited by Deep-Voiced-One; 08-03-2023 at 04:42 PM.
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