Pic's and discussion of your "Home Gym"

[aaaaa55555]

NICE! You have some real good stuff no bull**** in that gym...that's all you need really..maybe throw in some bars: curl bar, tricep bar, 5ft olympic bar, db handles for when you wanna go higher than 90lbs...

I really like your "soon to be" set-up....

ive got a curl bar, but i dont see the need for a 5ft bar or a tricep bar, ive got some olympic db handles but there so long so they are kind of akward.

i want to add some stuff like a trap bar, and maybe a fat bar.

whats the difference between a trap bar and a shrug bar?

[Blue Blazer]

ive got a curl bar, but i dont see the need for a 5ft bar or a tricep bar, ive got some olympic db handles but there so long so they are kind of akward.

i want to add some stuff like a trap bar, and maybe a fat bar.

whats the difference between a trap bar and a shrug bar?

Well they say one is bigger than the other, but I heard it's the same principle..

What kind of fat bar are you thinking about getting? Like a 7 ft fat bar?

I am going to get a welder to make me a trap or shrug bar, I will research them a bit more first though lol...because it would cost me 250 bucks for a new one in Canada...lol...

Nothing wrong with a tricep bar, maybe not the best bang for your buck but it is good...

I was recommending db handles for farmers walks and shrugs...things like that really...then it wouldn't feel ackward, because it's not like benching with them...

[aaaaa55555]

Well they say one is bigger than the other, but I heard it's the same principle..

What kind of fat bar are you thinking about getting? Like a 7 ft fat bar?

I am going to get a welder to make me a trap or shrug bar, I will research them a bit more first though lol...because it would cost me 250 bucks for a new one in Canada...lol...

Nothing wrong with a tricep bar, maybe not the best bang for your buck but it is good...

I was recommending db handles for farmers walks and shrugs...things like that really...then it wouldn't feel ackward, because it's not like benching with them...

i dont see the need of a tricep bar- you can do the same stuff on an ez bar or barbell

i would get any fat bar i could find, ive been looking on craigslist (if you know what that is in canada) but i havent found one yet.

[Blue Blazer]

i dont see the need of a tricep bar- you can do the same stuff on an ez bar or barbell

i would get any fat bar i could find, ive been looking on craigslist (if you know what that is in canada) but i havent found one yet.

Yeah it's getting more popular in Canada, but Kijiji is the craigslist of Canada...lol

Same thing lol, JM

[MREBeta]

i used to have some stupid ****, but now im smarter and im starting all over. my gym in a few days will be

samson squat rack
elite powerblock set (5-90)
power block sportset (5-45)
powerblock FID bench with dip attatcment
2 7 ft olympic barbells
1000+ pounds of olympic weights
homemade olympic lifting platform

then ill just add some small stuff

Awesome!

[Gengis]

No, I most definitely cannot get a 90 degree position. The bench construction won't allow it. It is more like say a 82 degree position for the most upright.

Could you take a pic of the bench in that position?

[paraman]

i have bought some other stuff

now i only need a powerrack and wheights ( bodysolid, powertec, or bodycraft )

this it wat i have

all professional stuff (panatta )

45? leg press
leg extension
leg curl
lat puldown
cable crossover
adjustable bench
flat bench

here are some pictures

[Dr C]

Could you take a pic of the bench in that position?

Here it is. The 82 degree was a very rough estimate.

[Gengis]

Thanks I ordered the bench yesterday but the store is closed until the 09/04, so I have to wait.
It was cheaper than the Lamar and the Bodysolid that's why I choose this one.

[Blue Blazer]

Here it is. The 82 degree was a very rough estimate.

Dr C, when your doing military presses do you adjust your seatpad to the highest point...maybe this would help....but I am not to sure, just an idea

JM

[Dr C]

Dr C, when your doing military presses do you adjust your seatpad to the highest point...maybe this would help....but I am not to sure, just an idea

JM

Pressing at 85 degree should hit nearly all deltoids and very little upper chest, so in reality I would think this bench should be okay, however if you are a purist, you will want a 90 degree back support while you press..... I would think?

[andrewmul]

Some really nice gym set ups here. I plan on one day, setitng up my own extensive home gym. Then i can train my son up, if i ever have one lol

[philapino18]

Ok here is my new improved home gym. I got rid of my old stuff after realizing that I'd exceeded the max weight capacity for my bench, and after I had a scary experience with a half rack tipping forward during a squat.

New stuff is Nautilus. I got the power rack with lat/ low attachment. The FID bench, preacher curl, and leg machine attachments. The other pics are of my other equipment, power tower, leg press/hack squat, 2 weight trees and various other cable attachments.

[Gengis]

My garage gym.
Body Craft F430 Power Rack

Body Craft F431 Lat and Low Pulley attachment with 200lb weight stack with:
Lat bar
Revolving straight bar
Seated row & chinning combo bar
Stirrup handle
Tricep rope

Body Craft F602 FID Bench
Body Craft F611 Leg Extension / Curl attachment
Body Craft F610 Arm Curl Attachment with bar catch
Body-Solid Leverage Squat / Calf Raise Machine
Body-Solid Olympic Weight Tree & Bar Rack
Dumbbell rack
Calf Raise block

Dumbbells:
7.5 to 20 kg Hex Dumbbells
22.5 to 27.5 Rubber Encased Hampton Dumbbells
30 to 35 kg Welded Dumbbells

Bars:
7ft Olympic Bar
5ft Olympic Bar
Olympic EZ Curl Bar

200 kg Polygonal Rubber Encased Olympic Weight:
6 x 20 kg
2 x 15 kg
2 x 10 kg
4 x 5 kg
4 x 2.5 kg

Leisure Wise Exercise Bike

Are they useful?

[Blue Blazer]

Are they useful?

Honestly...what do you think? lol

I was a fool for wanting to get a leg ext/curl on my bench lol...

[KSA]

Joey, which new equipment you bought ?

[Blue Blazer]

Joey, which new equipment you bought ?

Nothing yet lol....waiting for my friend to get back so he can give me my 500 bucks so I can actually order my bench...

here's what I am getting:
1.Lamar DFI LS513 bench (no leg ext/curl, no preacher)
2.Powerblock 5-90lb adjustable dumbbells (no stand)
3.5ft standard bar from walmart or something lol
4.Tubes for homemade wrist roller (1 smaller one and one big one, to work grip and forearm strength)

Also selling an old weider bench and all the plastic weights I have...except maybe for 2 25's and the 15's...they come in handy when doing rows and other exercises...

[KSA]

No Powertec roman chair ?

[Gengis]

Honestly...what do you think? lol

I was a fool for wanting to get a leg ext/curl on my bench lol...

Honestly?
I think they are useless and they should give them when you buy the bench...

[Dr C]

Are they useful?

I use the leg curl along with SLDL to hit the hamstrings and I do preacher curls along with other exercises to hit the biceps, so the answer is YES I find them both very useful. Of course, everyones body does not respond to certain exercises the same so many will think these attachments are a waste of money, but not for me, so who gives a damn what other people may think!!!

[Blue Blazer]

Honestly?
I think they are useless and they should give them when you buy the bench...

Amen, they should just give you the damn attachments...

Exercises like lunges, sldls, squats, deads, reverse lunges, glute ham raises performed on a bench and place to put your feet, and so many other exercises are just as good...

But nothing wrong with leg curls and extensions, but there not the best exercises...really depends on the person

JM

[Brother Steel]

Nothing yet lol....waiting for my friend to get back so he can give me my 500 bucks so I can actually order my bench...

here's what I am getting:
1.Lamar DFI LS513 bench (no leg ext/curl, no preacher)
2.Powerblock 5-90lb adjustable dumbbells (no stand)
3.5ft standard bar from walmart or something lol
4.Tubes for homemade wrist roller (1 smaller one and one big one, to work grip and forearm strength)

Also selling an old weider bench and all the plastic weights I have...except maybe for 2 25's and the 15's...they come in handy when doing rows and other exercises...

Joey,
Why are you not getting the PowerBlock stand? I love my stand and it makes using the PowerBlocks much easier. The stand holds the extra adder weights and places the PowerBlocks at an angle that makes changing the weight very fast. The stand also holds the PowerBlocks up off the floor so there is no bending over which could cause you to hurt your back if you failed to use good form when lifting them up. Lastly the stand keeps everything organized and neat, no tripping over your PowerBlocks and getting hurt.

B. Steel

[sh4mike]

Pics attached. Pretty easy to tell that I'm into Crossfit (minus the kettlebells on order).

"Rack" = EliteFTS Collegiate Rack, bench, bands, chains, squat box, pair of steps (SL DL, belt squat), loading pin (belt squat, belt calf raise), muscle clamps; SSB and dip attachments hidden in back

Olympic = platform (six 3/4" mats stacked), two fat bars, Pendlay bar, fat trap bar, bumper plates, olympic plates, muscle clamps, bar jack

Dumbbell = rubber hex 5-75, IM bench

GHR = GHR, IM DBs, ball (dumbbell work w/ power hooks), clubbells, sand bags

Accessory = rings (connect on ceiling next to oly platform), dip belt, hip belt, front squat harness, power hooks, manta ray, X-vest, power wheel, ab wheel, calf block (hidden in bottom of pic because it matches floor color)

cardio = heavy bag, Concept Model D PM3

[Blue Blazer]

Pics attached. Pretty easy to tell that I'm into Crossfit (minus the kettlebells on order).

"Rack" = EliteFTS Collegiate Rack, bench, bands, chains, sqat box, pair of steps (good morning, belt squat), loading pin (belt squat, belt calf raise), muscle clamps; SSB and dip attachments hidden in back

Olympic = platform (six 3/4" mats stacked), two fat bars, Pendlay bar, fat trap bar, bumper plates, olympic plates, muscle clamps, bar jack

Dumbbell = rubber hex 5-75, IM bench

GHR = GHR, IM DBs, ball (dumbbell work w/ power hooks), clubbells, sand bags

Accessory = rings (connect on ceiling next to oly platform), dip belt, hip belt, front squat harness, power hooks, manta ray, X-vest, power wheel, ab wheel, calf block (hidden in bottom of pic because it matches floor color)

cardio = heavy bag, Concept Model D PM3

How I envy you you lucky son of a b!tch lol...really nice set-up...

How do you like the IM bench...solid? any issues with it?

How do you like the im dumbbells? having fun changing the weights?

[Blue Blazer]

Joey,
Why are you not getting the PowerBlock stand? I love my stand and it makes using the PowerBlocks much easier. The stand holds the extra adder weights and places the PowerBlocks at an angle that makes changing the weight very fast. The stand also holds the PowerBlocks up off the floor so there is no bending over which could cause you to hurt your back if you failed to use good form when lifting them up. Lastly the stand keeps everything organized and neat, no tripping over your PowerBlocks and getting hurt.

B. Steel

I'll be using a small strong table (not very big)...I use to put my weights on it before...it surprisingly holds alot of weight lol...this will be fine..

Unless you can convince me into getting that cool looking stand lol...

JM

[aaaaa55555]

Pics attached. Pretty easy to tell that I'm into Crossfit (minus the kettlebells on order).

"Rack" = EliteFTS Collegiate Rack, bench, bands, chains, squat box, pair of steps (SL DL, belt squat), loading pin (belt squat, belt calf raise), muscle clamps; SSB and dip attachments hidden in back

Olympic = platform (six 3/4" mats stacked), two fat bars, Pendlay bar, fat trap bar, bumper plates, olympic plates, muscle clamps, bar jack

Dumbbell = rubber hex 5-75, IM bench

GHR = GHR, IM DBs, ball (dumbbell work w/ power hooks), clubbells, sand bags

Accessory = rings (connect on ceiling next to oly platform), dip belt, hip belt, front squat harness, power hooks, manta ray, X-vest, power wheel, ab wheel, calf block (hidden in bottom of pic because it matches floor color)

cardio = heavy bag, Concept Model D PM3

god damn, sounds expensive, but damn thats a nice gym. your a lucky man

[MREBeta]

Pics attached. Pretty easy to tell that I'm into Crossfit (minus the kettlebells on order).

"Rack" = EliteFTS Collegiate Rack, bench, bands, chains, squat box, pair of steps (SL DL, belt squat), loading pin (belt squat, belt calf raise), muscle clamps; SSB and dip attachments hidden in back

Olympic = platform (six 3/4" mats stacked), two fat bars, Pendlay bar, fat trap bar, bumper plates, olympic plates, muscle clamps, bar jack

Dumbbell = rubber hex 5-75, IM bench

GHR = GHR, IM DBs, ball (dumbbell work w/ power hooks), clubbells, sand bags

Accessory = rings (connect on ceiling next to oly platform), dip belt, hip belt, front squat harness, power hooks, manta ray, X-vest, power wheel, ab wheel, calf block (hidden in bottom of pic because it matches floor color)

cardio = heavy bag, Concept Model D PM3

Simply one of the nicest home setups I've seen. Everything is top quality stuff, especially that awesome rack. I've got one on order and will post pics when it arrives.

[MREBeta]

How I envy you you lucky son of a b!tch lol...really nice set-up...

How do you like the IM bench...solid? any issues with it?

How do you like the im dumbbells? having fun changing the weights?

Joey, the IM dumbbells change out pretty quick, actually. Very solid and nice looking too. And you can use power hooks with them because they are like traditional dumbbells.

The bench is solid as a rock.

[Gengis]

I use the leg curl along with SLDL to hit the hamstrings and I do preacher curls along with other exercises to hit the biceps, so the answer is YES I find them both very useful. Of course, everyones body does not respond to certain exercises the same so many will think these attachments are a waste of money, but not for me, so who gives a damn what other people may think!!!

Lying leg curls and leg extension are very good for muscle definition but I don't think it's worth 99$.
But you're right if it works for you why would you bother with other people's opinion.

[Skidmarx]

Simply one of the nicest home setups I've seen. Everything is top quality stuff, especially that awesome rack. I've got one on order and will post pics when it arrives.

+1


I dunno about that punching bag up against a plumbing drain though. That could be trouble.