New Home Gym

[supramax]

Lol, I am just saying the only flaw in the design from an appearance perspective in my opinion is that opening. If you look at the core fitness smart dumbbells they don't have that opening at all.

That's quite an objective statement compared to "I don't like the look". Maybe, the openings are neccessary for the bells to reach 80 lbs. Would you rather have 50 lb dumbbells that don't have those openings?
While looking for the Corefitness ones I came across NordicTrack iSelect Dumbbells that you can change the weight with your voice. https://www.nordictrack.com/strength...lled-dumbbells

[bodyhard]

That's quite an objective statement compared to "I don't like the look". Maybe, the openings are neccessary for the bells to reach 80 lbs. Would you rather have 50 lb dumbbells that don't have those openings?
While looking for the Corefitness ones I came across NordicTrack iSelect Dumbbells that you can change the weight with your voice. https://www.nordictrack.com/strength...lled-dumbbells

Whatever the reason for the openings they are not appealing to me and it is the only thing I don't like about them. Once I start using them I'll do another video on how well the feel during sets.

Nah those are square, dumbbells should be round

[supramax]

Whatever the reason for the openings they are not appealing to me and it is the only thing I don't like about them. Once I start using them I'll do another video on how well the feel during sets.

Nah those are square, dumbbells should be round

If there was actually such a thing as a soul, I'd sell mine for a set of 175 lb PowerBlocks.

[bodyhard]

If there was actually such a thing as a soul, I'd sell mine for a set of 175 lb PowerBlocks.

Don't powerblocks go up to 190lbs or so?

[supramax]

Don't powerblocks go up to 190lbs or so?

I'm pretty sure 175 lbs per dumbbell is the max. That's a lot of weight. 350 lbs in dumbbells is easily equal to a 400 lb barbell.

[bodyhard]

I'm pretty sure 175 lbs per dumbbell is the max. That's a lot of weight. 350 lbs in dumbbells is easily equal to a 400 lb barbell.

Somehow I thought they went to 190, not sure why.

[sakustoms]

That's quite an objective statement compared to "I don't like the look". Maybe, the openings are neccessary for the bells to reach 80 lbs. Would you rather have 50 lb dumbbells that don't have those openings?
While looking for the Corefitness ones I came across NordicTrack iSelect Dumbbells that you can change the weight with your voice. https://www.nordictrack.com/strength...lled-dumbbells

I think the last thing I want is Alexa controlling my workout. Imagine if Alexa thought you shouldn't lift heavier one day and refused to increase the weight. lol

I also didn't like how she kept saying increase/decrease weight by X amount. I have a hard enough time remembering I don't need to remember what I used last time. Unless that little screen shows the current weight.

But it would be nice if they went higher than 50lbs either way.

[supramax]

I think the last thing I want is Alexa controlling my workout. Imagine if Alexa thought you shouldn't lift heavier one day and refused to increase the weight. lol

I also didn't like how she kept saying increase/decrease weight by X amount. I have a hard enough time remembering I don't need to remember what I used last time. Unless that little screen shows the current weight.

But it would be nice if they went higher than 50lbs either way.

The app stuff is crazy. It might be appealing to people that spend their days looking at their phones, though. They're actually decent looking dumbbells, but yeah, 50 lbs gets light fast unless you do long Farmers' Walks with them. Then they get heavy sooner than you'd expect.

[bodyhard]

The app stuff is crazy. It might be appealing to people that spend their days looking at their phones, though. They're actually decent looking dumbbells, but yeah, 50 lbs gets light fast unless you do long Farmers' Walks with them. Then they get heavy sooner than you'd expect.

I don't think I can can used to technology and working out, I've seen a lot of high tech stuff but it is not appealing to me whatsoever.

[supramax]

I don't think I can can used to technology and working out, I've seen a lot of high tech stuff but it is not appealing to me whatsoever.

Myself neither, but I've heard a few times that the high tech home workout equipment is the future of fitness.

[bodyhard]

Myself neither, but I've heard a few times that the high tech home workout equipment is the future of fitness.

For sure..

Everything except the weight tree has arrived tracking says tomorrow by 7:00 PM, they are almost 100% completed with the basement renovation. The mirror should be installed on Thursday, I am hype!

[-=FLEX=-]

Am I crazy or does that bar look really short? What is it?

[bodyhard]

Am I crazy or does that bar look really short? What is it?

Must be the picture, it is a standard Olympic 45lbs bar, I zoomed out to get everything in the picture.

[supramax]

For sure..

Everything except the weight tree has arrived tracking says tomorrow by 7:00 PM, they are almost 100% completed with the basement renovation. The mirror should be installed on Thursday, I am hype!

Completely understandable. Kettlebells haven't arrived yet, eh?

[bodyhard]

Completely understandable. Kettlebells haven't arrived yet, eh?

Not really a fan of kettle bells, used them for goblet squats but that's about it.

[supramax]

Not really a fan of kettle bells, used them for goblet squats but that's about it.

I only use them for swings, but seriously, my friend, you're missing out on one of the all time greatest exercises that ever was. I was gonna post an image of the muscles used in heavy hard style explosive swings, but it's almost every muscle in the body.

Andy Bolton on swings: https://www.strongfirst.com/kettlebe...ade-in-heaven/

[bodyhard]

I only use them for swings, but seriously, my friend, you're missing out on one of the all time greatest exercises that ever was. I was gonna post an image of the muscles used in heavy hard style explosive swings, but it's almost every muscle in the body.

Andy Bolton on swings: https://www.strongfirst.com/kettlebe...ade-in-heaven/

I don't know much about kettle swings, is that for explosive power? Strength training? How good is it for bodybuilding training, or what are the affects of it? I might do some research on it.

[bodyhard]

The platform where I will place the Squat rack and the the wall where the 4'X8' mirror will be installed. The two tracklights you see is where I will mount the speakers for the soundbar. I have to start putting it all together this weekend.

[supramax]

I don't know much about kettle swings, is that for explosive power? Strength training? How good is it for bodybuilding training, or what are the affects of it? I might do some research on it.

https://outliyr.com/kettlebell-swing-benefits

https://perform-360.com/fallacy-heavy-kettlebell-swing/

https://www.onnit.com/academy/1-exer...s-99-problems/

https://hashimashi.com/kettlebell-swing-benefits/

[-=FLEX=-]

The platform where I will place the Squat rack and the the wall where the 4'X8' mirror will be installed. The two tracklights you see is where I will mount the speakers for the soundbar. I have to start putting it all together this weekend.

Bando is not going to like it; way to "pretty".

Seriously looks good, though. I really need to finish mine with some paint/shelves, etc.

I won't have a wired sound system, though. No need. The room is so small I just just use a JBL Bluetooth speaker.

[Mark1T]

Johnny, that is awesome and your weights are super-nice.

[bodyhard]

https://outliyr.com/kettlebell-swing-benefits

https://perform-360.com/fallacy-heavy-kettlebell-swing/

https://www.onnit.com/academy/1-exer...s-99-problems/

https://hashimashi.com/kettlebell-swing-benefits/

Thanks!

Bando is not going to like it; way to "pretty".

Seriously looks good, though. I really need to finish mine with some paint/shelves, etc.

I won't have a wired sound system, though. No need. The room is so small I just just use a JBL Bluetooth speaker.

LOL, I need to get Bando approval!

As long as you have music, I can't workout without music

Question does the Rogue Squat Rack require extra tools to set up or is it basic stuff?

Johnny, that is awesome and your weights are super-nice.

Thanks brotha!

[-=FLEX=-]

Question does the Rogue Squat Rack require extra tools to set up or is it basic stuff?

Did you get the 5/8" Hardware or 1" ???

I have a decent Dewalt Mechanics set and it doesn't have sockets big enough for the Bolts/Nuts for the 1" hardware but it was fine for the 5/8"

So you will either have to buy the Rogue wrenches or hope you have an adjustable wrench big enough. I did not so I had to go to the hardware store and buy one. I used that and a set of channel locks but it was a pain in the ass.

Before I moved it from the garage to the basement I bought the pair of Rogue wenches and it made setting it up again a LOT easier.

Keep in mind the width of the head on the bolts and the nuts are not 1". The shaft of the bolt is 1" in diameter. So I think you need a wrench or socket that goes to 1.5" or so. I forget the exact size.

[ajdahlheimer]

I won't have a wired sound system, though. No need. The room is so small I just just use a JBL Bluetooth speaker.

I used to use a bluetooth speaker in my home gym, but I got sick of always having to charge it. Luckily, my son donated his sound bar to the gym, since he lifts down there just as often now. It is nothing special (Vizio with a sub), but I like that it is powered via normal plug in (no charging). My TV audio runs through it as well in case I feel like watching a movie.

-AJ

[-=FLEX=-]

I used to use a bluetooth speaker in my home gym, but I got sick of always having to charge it.

I have it on a shelf with a Samsung tablet and a USB wall charger. I keep the tablet plugged in and charging all the time. Once a week I switch the cable from the tablet to the speaker and charge it up and it goes all week. I guess last week I forgot and it died today mid-workout; no biggie I just swapped the USB cable from the charger to speaker and I was good to go again.

I have lots of spare chargers I could just plug another one in an never had to worry about it again. In fact I think I will do exactly that; just leave both devices plugged in all the time.

In a 10' x 14' room with a 90" ceiling I don't need a full stereo in there.

I have a spare LCD TV in a closet somewhere but I don't think I'll ever put it in the gym. No need.

[bodyhard]

Did you get the 5/8" Hardware or 1" ???

I have a decent Dewalt Mechanics set and it doesn't have sockets big enough for the Bolts/Nuts for the 1" hardware but it was fine for the 5/8"

So you will either have to buy the Rogue wrenches or hope you have an adjustable wrench big enough. I did not so I had to go to the hardware store and buy one. I used that and a set of channel locks but it was a pain in the ass.

Before I moved it from the garage to the basement I bought the pair of Rogue wenches and it made setting it up again a LOT easier.

Keep in mind the width of the head on the bolts and the nuts are not 1". The shaft of the bolt is 1" in diameter. So I think you need a wrench or socket that goes to 1.5" or so. I forget the exact size.

1" is the one I have.

[-=FLEX=-]

1" is the one I have.

You're gonna need some big wrenches.

[Wayne Evans]

The platform where I will place the Squat rack.... I have to start putting it all together this weekend.

Holy shvt!....looks great.
Soothing matching colors vs. the dull, sterile white walls default.

I'm sure the weekend can't be soon enough.

Carry on....

[bodyhard]

You're gonna need some big wrenches.

Hope this doesn't turn into a major project..

Holy shvt!....looks great.
Soothing matching colors vs. the dull, sterile white walls default.

I'm sure the weekend can't be soon enough.

Carry on....

Thanks man, yes I am crazy hyped!

[MajorTendonitis]

I remember one Powerlifting event that FLEX picked me up for. Had this like 80 thousand dollar Dodge sedan, bunch of mods to increase HP, loud exhaust, 7:30 in the morning.

I was glad he was on time, in Canada I think they use some kind of metric time.

At any rate, he does not stay in his lane !

Like a Northern Reese Bobby.

Good lord lmfao . Sometimes I can’t tell if you guys are being facetious or not




As for dumbbells, I can’t handle adjustable ones . Luckily I’m old and don’t need anything heavier than 90’s