The Official O35 Home Workout Thread

[Bando]

Had to kick some children off the playground today, sorry kids.

[Mark1T]

I don't know, ID. Stability? Wood? For squats?

I think nawt

Extremely grippy, great spin, and in my desert climate, I don't worry about rust.

Pricey, but the best.

Had to kick some children off the playground today, sorry kids.

Nice setup, Bandito. You can do all sorts of things on that Jungle Gym. No room for kids when you got business to do.

[kimm4]

Been doing a ton of outdoor cardio which is something I've never done. I'm trying to get ready for trail running once the warm weather hits.

Last night I hit the weights and kept it simple: squats, lat pulldowns, flys and upright rows.

[Mark1T]

Been doing a ton of outdoor cardio which is something I've never done. I'm trying to get ready for trail running once the warm weather hits.

Last night I hit the weights and kept it simple: squats, lat pulldowns, flys and upright rows.

Ms. kimmie has made an entrance. Looks like we're all going to trim up a little.

Nice plan and hope you area regular here

[weiss1967]

Beach stone throw session today. Haven't done it at least two years. This was something I used to do quite a bit while training for discus, javeline and shot put, back in early 80's. Throwing larger stones is like 1RM every time. Might be worthwhile to make a video, there are quite a few moves, like upper body plyometrics of sort.

[kimm4]

Ms. kimmie has made an entrance. Looks like we're all going to trim up a little.

Nice plan and hope you area regular here

Yep I'm stripping muscle and my end result is going to be a tight cardio bunny...

[kimm4]

Beach stone throw session today. Haven't done it at least two years. This was something I used to do quite a bit while training for discus, javeline and shot put, back in early 80's. Throwing larger stones is like 1RM every time. Might be worthwhile to make a video, there are quite a few moves, like upper body plyometrics of sort.

That sounds cool as hell! Good luck!

[induced_drag]

I don't know, ID. Stability? Wood? For squats?

I think nawt
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Most people dont understand how strong wood truly is. Eg, using a std #2 grade stud, a 3- ply column can support 7000 lbs for an 8' col. (this accounts for lateral deflections).

His design is only about 5' tall and 3-ply. So with 2, it would probably safely hold (vertically) 20,000+ lbs.

The stability is the larger issue. But traditional 'squat stands' are not much bigger bases.

But I suggest adding a 2-ply "x" to the bottom of the tubs and anchor with fender washers and maybe 1/4" lags.

[LWW]

ID, the DYI rack is something I was thinking, however I don't mind starting my squats just above parallel, so I could take long 4x4's, nail them together, and stake them into the ground with concrete, or just get a pair of 30 gal drums, I'm leaning more towards the latter.

I'll just trash them when all this is over

[Mark1T]

Most people dont understand how strong wood truly is. Eg, using a std #2 grade stud, a 3- ply column can support 7000 lbs for an 8' col. (this accounts for lateral deflections).

His design is only about 5' tall and 3-ply. So with 2, it would probably safely hold (vertically) 20,000+ lbs.

The stability is the larger issue. But traditional 'squat stands' are not much bigger bases.

But I suggest adding a 2-ply "x" to the bottom of the tubs and anchor with fender washers and maybe 1/4" lags.

I was half kidding. I realize wood is strong, but on the ends, a bar with some weight on it could split it.

But, if I were to do build that, I would reinforce where the bar goes with metal strips to at least give me peace of mind of it not splitting. My other critique of that setup is the stability with even 225 on it. Wouldn't take much to push it over by someone in your family.

Your suggestion would also help.

I wrote some days ago that my first job out of college I built a gym out of wood, but not a squat rack.

[ElrondHubbard]

Most people dont understand how strong wood truly is. Eg, using a std #2 grade stud, a 3- ply column can support 7000 lbs for an 8' col. (this accounts for lateral deflections).

His design is only about 5' tall and 3-ply. So with 2, it would probably safely hold (vertically) 20,000+ lbs.

The stability is the larger issue. But traditional 'squat stands' are not much bigger bases.

But I suggest adding a 2-ply "x" to the bottom of the tubs and anchor with fender washers and maybe 1/4" lags.

Yeah, the material isn't a problem. But the way that thing is set up is about as unstable as it gets. It needs decent tripod legs, at the very least.

[LWW]

Yeah, the material isn't a problem. But the way that thing is set up is about as unstable as it gets. It needs decent tripod legs, at the very least.

I think cutting the stands shorter will keep it strong. This just means I’d have to start the squat lower and if you notice my last squat vid at 256 (really 258, those where 11lb plates) I tilted the bar on shoulders just above parallel.

It’s not something to do forever, but starting a squat from the bottom is a good experience and develops a different type of power in the hips/lower body.

We’ll see, right now I got other issues on my plate, and will do what I can, when I can.

I actually had a great full body workout from those two sets, well I did flip that 258 bar 4 times to get one set in. I’m kinda looking forward to hitting those again in a week or so, dead lift is next priority!!!

[sunsean]

Did a 'push' day today on my new power tower I picked up over the weekend. Not as intense as a gym workout but way better than nothing, and I'm finding new ways to use the tower for different emphases and exercises.

Chest Dips
Tri Dips
Weighted incline push ups
1 arm DB arnold press
1 arm DB overhead tricep extension
Close grip push ups

I'm alternating push/pull every couple days and trying to run every day. I started a cut a few weeks before the plague hit so I'm just trying to stay active and maintain the muscle as best as possible.

[TheIronAsylum]

its kindof comical how every piece of gym equipment is sold out

[dazlittle]

last nights no equipment home workout.

1 mile run
100 pushups
200 sit-ups
300 air-squats
1 mile run

Time - 40.48

The second run after the 300 air squats was interesting!

[bodyhard]

last nights no equipment home workout.

1 mile run
100 pushups
200 sit-ups
300 air-squats
1 mile run

Time - 40.48

The second run after the 300 air squats was interesting!

Are the push ups, sit ups and squats done in one shot or do you break them up into sets?

[supramax]

Been doing a ton of outdoor cardio which is something I've never done. I'm trying to get ready for trail running once the warm weather hits...

Condition your ankles for uneven terrain by running on grass and increasingly uneven surfaces. If you twist an ankle, you're finished.

[dazlittle]

Are the push ups, sit ups and squats done in one shot or do you break them up into sets?

I did 10 sets of 10 pushups, 20 situps, 30 air squats

[Cantplankwell]

Variation of another workout Tuesday evening.

Spinbike...get sweaty

EMOM for 10 minutes...5 sandbag high pulls...bag is around 60lbs, dont drop the bag, lower it softly (wife hates the big thump when I drop it)

Triset: Seated dumbbell press, side laterals, front raises. very little rest....light weights...lots of reps.

C2 Rower: Pyramid again: 100,200,300,400,500,400,300,200,100m...rest 45 seconds between the distances...difference..on the 100-300hs...keep split around 2:00 or lower. 2:18 on the others, holding a split needs a good feel of the movement and some concentration.

Measured resting heart rate the other day=61...I would like to get this lower. A couple of years ago when I was playing more hockey, and doing more cardio I was in the low 50s.

This workout seems to hit all over.



LAst night:Yoga...some mind body awareness breathing exercises and some basic stuff, more to come.

Reactivating Journal soon.

[Mark1T]

Beach stone throw session today. Haven't done it at least two years. This was something I used to do quite a bit while training for discus, javeline and shot put, back in early 80's. Throwing larger stones is like 1RM every time. Might be worthwhile to make a video, there are quite a few moves, like upper body plyometrics of sort.

Very creative. Full body doing that. Thanks.

Did a 'push' day today on my new power tower I picked up over the weekend. Not as intense as a gym workout but way better than nothing, and I'm finding new ways to use the tower for different emphases and exercises.

Chest Dips
Tri Dips
Weighted incline push ups
1 arm DB arnold press
1 arm DB overhead tricep extension
Close grip push ups

I'm alternating push/pull every couple days and trying to run every day. I started a cut a few weeks before the plague hit so I'm just trying to stay active and maintain the muscle as best as possible.

I like it.

its kindof comical how every piece of gym equipment is sold out

Same for around here, too.

last nights no equipment home workout.

1 mile run
100 pushups
200 sit-ups
300 air-squats
1 mile run

Time - 40.48

The second run after the 300 air squats was interesting!

Nice workout, daz.

Variation of another workout Tuesday evening.

Spinbike...get sweaty

EMOM for 10 minutes...5 sandbag high pulls...bag is around 60lbs, dont drop the bag, lower it softly (wife hates the big thump when I drop it)

Triset: Seated dumbbell press, side laterals, front raises. very little rest....light weights...lots of reps.

C2 Rower: Pyramid again: 100,200,300,400,500,400,300,200,100m...rest 45 seconds between the distances...difference..on the 100-300hs...keep split around 2:00 or lower. 2:18 on the others, holding a split needs a good feel of the movement and some concentration.

Measured resting heart rate the other day=61...I would like to get this lower. A couple of years ago when I was playing more hockey, and doing more cardio I was in the low 50s.

This workout seems to hit all over.

LAst night:Yoga...some mind body awareness breathing exercises and some basic stuff, more to come.

Reactivating Journal soon.

Very good workout, Cantplank.

[dazlittle]

Variation of another workout Tuesday evening.

Spinbike...get sweaty

EMOM for 10 minutes...5 sandbag high pulls...bag is around 60lbs, dont drop the bag, lower it softly (wife hates the big thump when I drop it)

Triset: Seated dumbbell press, side laterals, front raises. very little rest....light weights...lots of reps.

C2 Rower: Pyramid again: 100,200,300,400,500,400,300,200,100m...rest 45 seconds between the distances...difference..on the 100-300hs...keep split around 2:00 or lower. 2:18 on the others, holding a split needs a good feel of the movement and some concentration.

Measured resting heart rate the other day=61...I would like to get this lower. A couple of years ago when I was playing more hockey, and doing more cardio I was in the low 50s.

This workout seems to hit all over.



LAst night:Yoga...some mind body awareness breathing exercises and some basic stuff, more to come.

Reactivating Journal soon.

Nice workout, like it.

My resting heart rate today is 54 according to my watch.

[sunsean]

Nice workout, like it.

My resting heart rate today is 54 according to my watch.

Cardio will do more for your general health than any supplement. After a decade of running my RHR is in the 40s.

[ElrondHubbard]

I think cutting the stands shorter will keep it strong. This just means I’d have to start the squat lower and if you notice my last squat vid at 256 (really 258, those where 11lb plates) I tilted the bar on shoulders just above parallel.

It’s not something to do forever, but starting a squat from the bottom is a good experience and develops a different type of power in the hips/lower body.

We’ll see, right now I got other issues on my plate, and will do what I can, when I can.

I actually had a great full body workout from those two sets, well I did flip that 258 bar 4 times to get one set in. I’m kinda looking forward to hitting those again in a week or so, dead lift is next priority!!!

I think starting the squats from the bottom would be a nice variation.

And seeing as how you have a nice grassy yard, if you do embed the supports fairly deep, you won't have any of those stability issues. You can have support points at several different arbitrary heights.

[induced_drag]

Pic from my friday 'bro' workout. I just go in and get a good feel good pump going on.

Just kinda staying in shape these days. This past year was a total write off trying to do the best I could with my back.

I started dropping weight in Jan. Nothing formal, just stopped my 'sugar bulks'. I am right about 205-ish.

Been doing IF for about a year and and a half now. I feel like I have shrunk some. Last year, I was very lean at 203. I almost feel like I lost 5lbs lbm or so this past year. Cant really tell. Thre is a possibility that I also have gotten leaner over the year and is it just in other areas that I wont see till I get very lean again.

It is really one of those 'is what it is' things. Overall, my bodybuilding 'lifestyle' is as lax as I have ever been. That could be a possibility too!

[Mark1T]

Looking good, ID. During this period of no real gym, I am reducing overall calories and increasing cardio. My workout this morning was like Wednesday's. Those giant sets make me sweat. I could easily add a couple more exercises, but since I'm doing it 3X per week, I'm feeling it would be too easy to over-do it.

[induced_drag]

Strong use of filters to enhance dem der calf muscles. LOL.

No filter....phone zoomed in low light HDR mode. Dark outside with overhead lighting. My calves are not the biggest, but they are pretty ripped.

But yea...it almost looks freaky!

This was one I took without zoom and not in 'low light' mode. Looks like 'low light' does bump up contrast some. It is a little more blurry. Same skinny calves though

[bodyhard]

I squatted my grandson yesterday, he is a big 12 year old weighs 150lbs. What made it more difficult is that he was scared and was kinda chocking me and kept leaning to the left of me.

[Cass40]

Ha! I was able to do sum weight training at home. I'm able to hip thrust, did some deadlifts with really high reps, since the bar I have goes only to aboot 70lbs. Then I was able to do overhead press and shoulders and biceps with Dumbbells. I could've easily do bench press, but whatever bencpress set up is in my backyard, is useless. You can't get a normal grip. Why would they make it like that, I have no idea.
Also, going to keep doing my split training every day.

[Mark1T]

I squatted my grandson yesterday, he is a big 12 year old weighs 150lbs. What made it more difficult is that he was scared and was kinda chocking me and kept leaning to the left of me.

Johnny, you need to progress and tell your friends to come over for the next squat day. Tell them to just relax or you'l knock them the fuk out

Ha! I was able to do sum weight training at home. I'm able to hip thrust, did some deadlifts with really high reps, since the bar I have goes only to aboot 70lbs. Then I was able to do overhead press and shoulders and biceps with Dumbbells. I could've easily do bench press, but whatever bencpress set up is in my backyard, is useless. You can't get a normal grip. Why would they make it like that, I have no idea.
Also, going to keep doing my split training every day.

Well, that's a very sassie workout, Cassie. That's probably more than what a lot of guys do. Thanks for visiting.

[blue9steel]

Anyway I discovered today I absolutely fukken hate using exclusively resistance bands to mimic weights.

Yeah, I tend to prefer them in combination with weights rather than on their own. If you're trying to rig something you might consider buying a pulley, lots of cool things you can do with that for very little investment.