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Posted: 2/2/2021 1:19:25 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DocBach]
Last home gym pic thread got deleted after several good pages of posts. Nice to have a place to post pics, ask questions, review, and make recommendations about home gym equipment
Figured I’d restart it as I had to move thanks to divorce and changed my arrangement a bit.  This was my gym before, had a huge garage with tons of space to play with.   Now, I had to rearrange things to fit it all in a one car garage while still having room in it to store my crap. Planning on making a couple of changes. First, going to add three more 4x6 mats to increase the total area. Second, I had way too many barbells and now the much shorter garage headroom makes it difficult to store so many of them -- literally almost punch a hole in the ceiling every time I go to hang them up. Going to put pretty much all but my curl bar on the local market place and replace them with a 20kg Ohio power bar and just keep it on the J hooks when I'm done with it. Anyways, let’s see where you home gym guys are lifting in this new year! |
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Posted: 6/12/2022 1:57:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Just starting to acquire equipment for my home gym. Found a 5 lb thru 90 lb set with an adjustable bench on Marketplace for $300. Total of 1150 lbs. Now I’ve gotta clean up a spot in the basement to put it. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/0B201385-CB8C-4BC6-A46C-43463C8AE6BA_jpe-2414769.JPG Awesome score. Those DBs are worth 2x that alone. |
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Posted: 6/21/2022 12:18:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsandCoffee71]
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I sold my Rogue Deep Dish plate set after coming across this deal.
520 lb set of 12-sided US-made Iron Grip plates from the 1990s - all steel (no urethane coating) and in good condition. Includes six each of 45/25s/10s/5s and four 2.5s. I paid 50 cents/lb and picked each plate out individually.  " /> " /> " /> |
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Posted: 6/21/2022 2:46:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: I sold my Rogue Deep Dish plate set after coming across this deal. 520 lb set of 12-sided US-made Iron Grip plates from the 1990s - all steel (no urethane coating) and in good condition. Includes six each of 45/25s/10s/5s and four 2.5s. I paid 50 cents/lb and picked each plate out individually. http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg How's deadlifting with that shape of plates? |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 11:07:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigx5murf: How's deadlifting with that shape of plates? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigx5murf: Originally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: I sold my Rogue Deep Dish plate set after coming across this deal. 520 lb set of 12-sided US-made Iron Grip plates from the 1990s - all steel (no urethane coating) and in good condition. Includes six each of 45/25s/10s/5s and four 2.5s. I paid 50 cents/lb and picked each plate out individually. http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg How's deadlifting with that shape of plates? Wondering this too. Also how tight are they on the Ohio bar? One of the little things in life that brings be joy is a tight and butter smooth plate on the bar with almost no wobble. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 11:38:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jokermann77]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: Wondering this too. Also how tight are they on the Ohio bar? One of the little things in life that brings be joy is a tight and butter smooth plate on the bar with almost no wobble. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: Originally Posted By bigx5murf: Originally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: I sold my Rogue Deep Dish plate set after coming across this deal. 520 lb set of 12-sided US-made Iron Grip plates from the 1990s - all steel (no urethane coating) and in good condition. Includes six each of 45/25s/10s/5s and four 2.5s. I paid 50 cents/lb and picked each plate out individually. http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg How's deadlifting with that shape of plates? Wondering this too. Also how tight are they on the Ohio bar? One of the little things in life that brings be joy is a tight and butter smooth plate on the bar with almost no wobble. One of the joys about not lifting at public gyms with cheap bars/plates. I’ve got cheap Standard Plates, but they fit pretty snug on my Ohio Power Bar. I’m wondering why he decided to get rid of the deep dish plates. I get you found a deal, but was that the only reason you got rid of the Rogue Deep dish for these Iron Grips? I’ve considered getting some Deep dish eventually, is there something I should know about, other than they scratch easier with the E-coat? Truthfully, my 550lbs of “cheap” standard plate are more than sufficient for me probably for life. But, just like guns, we want the next “best thing” sometimes just because of how it makes us feel inside.  |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 3:06:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsandCoffee71]
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Nothing wrong with the Rogue plates - but the all-steel Iron Grip plates have always been my favorite. When I found a local gym upgrading to new plates (made in China, I might add) and selling these for a song, I jumped on them.
I'm stubborn about using US-made equipment wherever I can, so that was a primary driver in purchasing the deep dish plates in the first place. I've had plates in the past that had as much as a 5 lb variation in a 45 pounder - quality plates are just hard to find these days. The Iron Grips checked all the boxes and I just prefer the 12-sided design and have no issue with using them off the floor. Also, the handles are great for all types of lifts using just the plates themselves. I'm 51 and have been in uniform 25 years with 5 deployments - also, I had lumbar spinal fusion 15 months ago and my knees are shot. I'm in no danger of replacing the latest CrossFit athlete or winning Mr. Olympia - I'm lucky to get out of bed in the morning and feel halfway decent. No more heavy deads/squats or any type of lift that loads the spine, so the Iron Grips are more than enough for me. At the end of the day, I ended up with more poundage in an American-made design that I favor - and, I made enough cash on the deal to fund a new pistol. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. |
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Posted: 6/22/2022 3:54:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: Nothing wrong with the Rogue plates - but the all-steel Iron Grip plates have always been my favorite. When I found a local gym upgrading to new plates (made in China, I might add) and selling these for a song, I jumped on them. I'm stubborn about using US-made equipment wherever I can, so that was a primary driver in purchasing the deep dish plates in the first place. I've had plates in the past that had as much as a 5 lb variation in a 45 pounder - quality plates are just hard to find these days. The Iron Grips checked all the boxes and I just prefer the 12-sided design and have no issue with using them off the floor. Also, the handles are great for all types of lifts using just the plates themselves. I'm 51 and have been in uniform 25 years with 5 deployments - also, I'm 15 months out from a lumbar spinal fusion and my knees are shot. I'm in no danger of replacing the latest CrossFit athlete or winning Mr. Olympia - I'm lucky to get out of bed in the morning and feel halfway decent. No more heavy deads/squats or any type of lift that loads the spine, so the Iron Grips are more than enough for me. At the end of the day, I ended up with more poundage in an American-made design that I favor - and, I made enough cash on the deal to fund a new pistol. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Thanks man! Sometimes we just like what we like! I’m good with what I have now (for now) until I get those deep dish. Mainly just because I like how they look! Glad you’re doing better after your spinal fusion! Take it easy and don’t go to crazy lifting! |
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Posted: 6/23/2022 12:05:09 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GunsandCoffee71]
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One more thing regarding the Rogue plates - I had to send back several of them due to shipping damage. The finish isn't delicate, but between the way they are packed and the resident Gorillas at UPS Ground, they take a beating in transit.
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Posted: 6/23/2022 12:17:39 AM EDT
[Last Edit: LTCetme]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jokermann77: One of the joys about not lifting at public gyms with cheap bars/plates. I’ve got cheap Standard Plates, but they fit pretty snug on my Ohio Power Bar. I’m wondering why he decided to get rid of the deep dish plates. I get you found a deal, but was that the only reason you got rid of the Rogue Deep dish for these Iron Grips? I’ve considered getting some Deep dish eventually, is there something I should know about, other than they scratch easier with the E-coat? Truthfully, my 550lbs of “cheap” standard plate are more than sufficient for me probably for life. But, just like guns, we want the next “best thing” sometimes just because of how it makes us feel inside. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jokermann77: Originally Posted By LTCetme: Originally Posted By bigx5murf: Originally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: I sold my Rogue Deep Dish plate set after coming across this deal. 520 lb set of 12-sided US-made Iron Grip plates from the 1990s - all steel (no urethane coating) and in good condition. Includes six each of 45/25s/10s/5s and four 2.5s. I paid 50 cents/lb and picked each plate out individually. http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg How's deadlifting with that shape of plates? Wondering this too. Also how tight are they on the Ohio bar? One of the little things in life that brings be joy is a tight and butter smooth plate on the bar with almost no wobble. One of the joys about not lifting at public gyms with cheap bars/plates. I’ve got cheap Standard Plates, but they fit pretty snug on my Ohio Power Bar. I’m wondering why he decided to get rid of the deep dish plates. I get you found a deal, but was that the only reason you got rid of the Rogue Deep dish for these Iron Grips? I’ve considered getting some Deep dish eventually, is there something I should know about, other than they scratch easier with the E-coat? Truthfully, my 550lbs of “cheap” standard plate are more than sufficient for me probably for life. But, just like guns, we want the next “best thing” sometimes just because of how it makes us feel inside. I've got deep dish. They are great and slide onto the bar like greased sex. But... in the end I personally was served better with HG2.0 bumpers and the standard Rogue change plates. The deep dish shine when you need to go super heavy. They are beautiful weights but do you really need beautiful weights?
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Posted: 6/23/2022 12:30:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jokermann77]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: I've got deep dish. They are great and slide onto the bar like greased sex. But... in the end I personally was served better with HG2.0 bumpers and the standard Rogue change plates. The deep dish shine when you need to go super heavy. They are beautiful weights but do you really need beautiful weights? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: Originally Posted By jokermann77: Originally Posted By LTCetme: Originally Posted By bigx5murf: Originally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: I sold my Rogue Deep Dish plate set after coming across this deal. 520 lb set of 12-sided US-made Iron Grip plates from the 1990s - all steel (no urethane coating) and in good condition. Includes six each of 45/25s/10s/5s and four 2.5s. I paid 50 cents/lb and picked each plate out individually. http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/nKUN8ah.jpg http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/hilK52B.jpg http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg" target="_blank">http://i.imgur.com/pYiNXBq.jpg How's deadlifting with that shape of plates? Wondering this too. Also how tight are they on the Ohio bar? One of the little things in life that brings be joy is a tight and butter smooth plate on the bar with almost no wobble. One of the joys about not lifting at public gyms with cheap bars/plates. I’ve got cheap Standard Plates, but they fit pretty snug on my Ohio Power Bar. I’m wondering why he decided to get rid of the deep dish plates. I get you found a deal, but was that the only reason you got rid of the Rogue Deep dish for these Iron Grips? I’ve considered getting some Deep dish eventually, is there something I should know about, other than they scratch easier with the E-coat? Truthfully, my 550lbs of “cheap” standard plate are more than sufficient for me probably for life. But, just like guns, we want the next “best thing” sometimes just because of how it makes us feel inside. I've got deep dish. They are great and slide onto the bar like greased sex. But... in the end I personally was served better with HG2.0 bumpers and the standard Rogue change plates. The deep dish shine when you need to go super heavy. They are beautiful weights but do you really need beautiful weights? …And this is honestly why I haven’t gotten any yet, nor do I NEED them. I just really like how they look. It’s totally last on my list to pick up. I’ve got some other things on the “pick up list” before these. Honestly as of right now I can pretty much do anything I want to do muscle group wise with what I have. I have a few “wants” to make those things easier to do, and more convenient. Like I want to add a cardio option. I already have what I want picked out, just need to get it when I can. Then if I can make more space some how, I want to add in an actual leg extension/curl machine (plate loaded) so I can stop using my ankle strip. It would also be nice to pick up a legit lat pull down, vs doing them off of my cable stations. I’d get those and some other accessories first. |
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Posted: 7/6/2022 1:54:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 2apatriot]
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This thread is awesome! My current humble home setup. A Titan rack and plates with a Rogue bar, and bells of steel dumbell handles. I have a Titan cable tower on the way so I'm excited to add that for some variation. I also have a piece of plywood and another horse stall mat to build a deadlift platform with.
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Posted: 7/6/2022 6:32:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Detn8r-Red2]
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Picked up some new gear from marketplace over the weekend. Power cage, old York Barbell, 420 lbs of assorted plates with a rack, 30 lb, 40 lb, and assorted other dumbbells, an EZ curl bar, and an old Reebok bench. Not the deal of the century, but not bad for $500. The 30/40 lb dumbbells are duplicates, so I'll probably donate those to our work gym, and I'll keep the smaller ones for my 2 year old to "work out" with.
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Posted: 7/6/2022 9:00:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jokermann77]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2apatriot: This thread is awesome! My current humble home setup. A Titan rack and plates with a Rogue bar, and bells of steel dumbell handles. I have a Titan cable tower on the way so I'm excited to add that for some variation. I also have a piece of plywood and another horse stall mat to build a deadlift platform with. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/361805/9D6A5D3D-83B3-46AF-8759-1E75B246083F_jpe-2443595.JPG Setup for chest day with the dip bar. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/361805/ED8AD16A-A998-4942-BDF1-4896E854B31F_jpe-2443596.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 2apatriot: This thread is awesome! My current humble home setup. A Titan rack and plates with a Rogue bar, and bells of steel dumbell handles. I have a Titan cable tower on the way so I'm excited to add that for some variation. I also have a piece of plywood and another horse stall mat to build a deadlift platform with. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/361805/9D6A5D3D-83B3-46AF-8759-1E75B246083F_jpe-2443595.JPG Setup for chest day with the dip bar. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/361805/ED8AD16A-A998-4942-BDF1-4896E854B31F_jpe-2443596.JPG Solid home gym! I’ve got a buddy with the Titan cable tower and he likes it! I have the valor one and it (a cable station) gives you so many more options. Originally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Picked up some new gear from marketplace over the weekend. Power cage, old York Barbell, 420 lbs of assorted plates with a rack, 30 lb, 40 lb, and assorted other dumbbells, an EZ curl bar, and an old Reebok bench. Not the deal of the century, but not bad for $500. The 30/40 lb dumbbells are duplicates, so I'll probably donate those to our work gym, and I'll keep the smaller ones for my 2 year old to "work out" with. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/C6AFADF7-5C35-45D4-BCD9-47FE62A41A08_jpe-2443895.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/7A4ED0C2-06F0-4F01-B868-9E28F8F2206B_jpe-2443896.JPG That’s a solid score for $500!! Enjoy the new setup!!!! Here’s a little update pic, I threw an old TV out in the gym and now have the option to do old school workout dvds for the wife. I’ve been keeping an eye out for 60’s and 70’s for dumbbells. I’ve got my loadable dumbbell handles, but prefer actual dumbbells when I can. I keep saying I need to pick up another stall mat for under my cable station, just never get around to it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/7/2022 11:11:20 AM EDT
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Finally got everything in a spot. Still trying to make things flow a little better, but it will work for now.
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Posted: 7/7/2022 11:31:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Finally got everything in a spot. Still trying to make things flow a little better, but it will work for now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/01BA6038-D8B6-43A7-A9E8-BF15D42E6B6F_jpe-2444516.JPG Looks good!!! I’m sure you will make some adjustments over the next few months as you use it and figure out the best flow for your setup. What was your first workout done with it? |
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Posted: 7/7/2022 12:28:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Detn8r-Red2]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jokermann77: Looks good!!! I’m sure you will make some adjustments over the next few months as you use it and figure out the best flow for your setup. What was your first workout done with it? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jokermann77: Originally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Finally got everything in a spot. Still trying to make things flow a little better, but it will work for now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/01BA6038-D8B6-43A7-A9E8-BF15D42E6B6F_jpe-2444516.JPG Looks good!!! I’m sure you will make some adjustments over the next few months as you use it and figure out the best flow for your setup. What was your first workout done with it? Just finished dragging it all around this morning and getting the cage set up at the right levels, so I haven’t done anything too strenuous yet. I did do 3 sets of 10 squats at 145 lbs while I was setting it up just for shits and grins. Dips and pull-ups too. I’ll work out this afternoon when I get to work with one of my coworkers. What got my wife to support the purchase of the cage setup was she’s been complaining I’ve lost my ass since I’ve lost a bunch of weight. I told her “it’s for the booty babe”. I need to follow a more well rounded program though. For the last few years I’ve had an issue with the muscles in my upper back from doing too much pressing over the years, so I started doing a lot more pulls to try and offset it. Then developed tennis elbow. Starting to get that straightened out, so looking to do something a little more balanced. My wife paid for a Beach Body subscription, so I’ll probably do one of their programs while I’m getting started back up, unless anybody has any better ideas for a program. |
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Posted: 7/7/2022 4:33:07 PM EDT
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Glad to hear about the positive changes you’ve been making, despite losing the booty your wife loves LoL. It will come back! Sounds like you’ve got a good understanding of where you need to go from here! Back in the day before I really got into lifting I did P90X and then insanity. I liked both! I don’t really follow many programs these days. However, nothing wrong with it! I just like to go in, zone out with my headphones on and lift whatever muscle group Im doing that day. With that said I’ve heard a lot of the programs from “Mind Pump” are pretty good. Plus all the 5x5 programs that are out there. It just all depends on what you’re looking to do. I followed a couple from Bodybuilding.com a few years back and I liked them. Maybe I’ll get back into some sort of programming again. I just like to do my own stuff.
Keep after it my man! You have all the tools you need, now it’s up to you to put it to use and hone your skills. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 10:18:47 AM EDT
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Do any of you regret getting a 36" rack depth instead of going with 48" or similar? Tired of the crowd at the gym so I'm about to start building the home gym. 36" seems small, but I can't think of why I'd actually need more space. I expect to be doing deadlifts, squats, bench, ohp... stuff like that.
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Posted: 7/12/2022 11:51:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnoopisTDI: Do any of you regret getting a 36" rack depth instead of going with 48" or similar? Tired of the crowd at the gym so I'm about to start building the home gym. 36" seems small, but I can't think of why I'd actually need more space. I expect to be doing deadlifts, squats, bench, ohp... stuff like that. For a home gym it's totally fine I have a Rogue RML390F and it's totally fine for all the lifts I do. It's tighter setting stuff up when your weaving around putting in pins, straps and hooks but nothing to worry about. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 12:11:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: For a home gym it's totally fine I have a Rogue RML390F and it's totally fine for all the lifts I do. It's tighter setting stuff up when your weaving around putting in pins, straps and hooks but nothing to worry about. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: Originally Posted By SnoopisTDI: Do any of you regret getting a 36" rack depth instead of going with 48" or similar? Tired of the crowd at the gym so I'm about to start building the home gym. 36" seems small, but I can't think of why I'd actually need more space. I expect to be doing deadlifts, squats, bench, ohp... stuff like that. For a home gym it's totally fine I have a Rogue RML390F and it's totally fine for all the lifts I do. It's tighter setting stuff up when your weaving around putting in pins, straps and hooks but nothing to worry about. I got the 490, and I think I could've went smaller. At least for my uses so far. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 3:54:09 PM EDT
[#21]
Thanks! Titan X3 inbound.
 Great thread.
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Posted: 7/12/2022 4:00:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: LTCetme]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnoopisTDI: Thanks! Titan X3 inbound. Great thread.You'll be completely satisfied with that choice. Now, let the nickel and dime'ing begin! There's always more accessories to buy! |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 7:03:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnoopisTDI: Do any of you regret getting a 36" rack depth instead of going with 48" or similar? Tired of the crowd at the gym so I'm about to start building the home gym. 36" seems small, but I can't think of why I'd actually need more space. I expect to be doing deadlifts, squats, bench, ohp... stuff like that. 36" depth is plenty, never felt cramped to me. If you have the extra space, get the weight storage posts, so much more efficient than using a weight tree. Also, if you ever decide to get the lat/row attachment, it won't intrude into the lifting space. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 7:15:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigx5murf: 36" depth is plenty, never felt cramped to me. If you have the extra space, get the weight storage posts, so much more efficient than using a weight tree. Also, if you ever decide to get the lat/row attachment, it won't intrude into the lifting space. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigx5murf: 36" depth is plenty, never felt cramped to me. If you have the extra space, get the weight storage posts, so much more efficient than using a weight tree. Also, if you ever decide to get the lat/row attachment, it won't intrude into the lifting space. Originally Posted By LTCetme: You'll be completely satisfied with that choice. Now, let the nickel and dime'ing begin! There's always more accessories to buy! I'm fucking excited. |
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Posted: 7/12/2022 7:55:22 PM EDT
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36” depth? Check your privilege. I lift inside a rack with a 24” depth.
Definitely feels cramped, but it hasn’t ever actually impeded any movements. Well, assuming I don’t back up too far after unracking for squats. Once we move to a bigger place, I’m probably gonna give my current rack to my nephew and go bigger. Definitely wanting a 6 post rack for the weight storage and possible lat pull down as mentioned earlier. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 2:06:29 PM EDT
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Should I even bother with stall mats if I'm doing this in a carpeted room? I'm doing this in my living room
so there's already carpet. It's not in the best shape, but I'm not quite ready to tear it all out. Would it even feel solid to put a mat on carpet? I might do plywood + mat but... plywood ain't cheap right now. FYI Costco has the Inspire FTX on their website for 1100. Not sure if there are maybe different variations of that, but it looks like a good price. I'm not quite ready for that yet, but maybe one day. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 4:34:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnoopisTDI: Should I even bother with stall mats if I'm doing this in a carpeted room? I'm doing this in my living room so there's already carpet. It's not in the best shape, but I'm not quite ready to tear it all out. Would it even feel solid to put a mat on carpet? I might do plywood + mat but... plywood ain't cheap right now. FYI Costco has the Inspire FTX on their website for 1100. Not sure if there are maybe different variations of that, but it looks like a good price. I'm not quite ready for that yet, but maybe one day. I would but that's just me it's more to protect the wood under the carpet than the actual carpet. Dropped dumbells and weight even from low height will dent a plywood floor. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 6:09:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: I would but that's just me it's more to protect the wood under the carpet than the actual carpet. Dropped dumbells and weight even from low height will dent a plywood floor. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 7:29:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnoopisTDI: It's a slab. Not sure if it chips easy or not. I guess plywood is just a few bucks more relative to what I'm spending on everything else. get the stall mats for the sake of your weights and slab.. just rip up the carpet and be done with it. if you plan on living there for a long time..... because once you get all your crap in there, it is gonna be a pain in the ass to take it all out to put the mats in. and the likelihood of you doing it are probably pretty low (atleast that is how I work lol) |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 7:44:40 PM EDT
[#30]
Yeah Get some ply and stall mats. Maybe just build a platform and do all your lifting on the platform.
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Posted: 7/14/2022 7:54:39 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jokermann77: Yeah Get some ply and stall mats. Maybe just build a platform and do all your lifting on the platform. +1 on the platform. It’s on my to-do list. https://www.artofmanliness.com/health-fitness/fitness/how-to-build-a-weight-lifting-platform/ |
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Posted: 7/15/2022 4:18:41 PM EDT
[#32]
Brought my son down to work out today. My favorite part of having a home gym. First we did some dumbbell work:
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Posted: 7/15/2022 6:39:55 PM EDT
[#33]
This is LITERALLY what it’s about!!!! You’re setting him up for awesome life showing him how to live a healthier life style! I love when my daughter begs to workout with me! Our kids see us working out and making our health a priority. Yeah, we may fall off the wagon at times, but they see us making those changes and correcting when needed. We aren’t just doing it for us, we are doing it for them as well.
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Posted: 7/15/2022 10:39:03 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Brought my son down to work out today. My favorite part of having a home gym. First we did some dumbbell work: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/8D3B317D-C4C3-4BC5-AC15-2288C68567A7_jpe-2453925.JPG Then some pull-ups: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/2B2962B3-8276-49E5-BCA3-278C7EC7B48C_jpe-2453927.JPG He helped me sweep the floor, which is only fair since most everything that’s on the floor he put there: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/8BCFEC74-AD8F-429F-9274-1CC1239234FE_jpe-2453928.JPG Gotta stay hydrated: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/8A870876-2B9F-47C0-8131-E522E0E6853A_jpe-2453929.JPG Teach him a proper squat, snatch/clean catch position at that age and he'll be able to do it for life. Nice job. And a squat jerk! |
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Posted: 7/15/2022 10:57:42 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tanren37: Teach him a proper squat, snatch/clean catch position at that age and he'll be able to do it for life. Nice job. And a squat jerk! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tanren37: Originally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: Brought my son down to work out today. My favorite part of having a home gym. First we did some dumbbell work: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/8D3B317D-C4C3-4BC5-AC15-2288C68567A7_jpe-2453925.JPG Then some pull-ups: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/2B2962B3-8276-49E5-BCA3-278C7EC7B48C_jpe-2453927.JPG He helped me sweep the floor, which is only fair since most everything that’s on the floor he put there: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/8BCFEC74-AD8F-429F-9274-1CC1239234FE_jpe-2453928.JPG Gotta stay hydrated: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/389898/8A870876-2B9F-47C0-8131-E522E0E6853A_jpe-2453929.JPG Teach him a proper squat, snatch/clean catch position at that age and he'll be able to do it for life. Nice job. And a squat jerk! I don't want to teach him to much too early, he already kicks the shit out of me at two years old. I bought that dowel for him to have a "barbell". I was doing a set of skull crushers and took the dowel across the forehead lol. Tomorrow I'm going to screw a frisbee to each end of it so he can have some "plates", and it will be a little more unwieldy as a weapon for him.
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Posted: 7/15/2022 11:17:22 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Detn8r-Red2: I don't want to teach him to much too early, he already kicks the shit out of me at two years old. I bought that dowel for him to have a "barbell". I was doing a set of skull crushers and took the dowel across the forehead lol. Tomorrow I'm going to screw a frisbee to each end of it so he can have some "plates", and it will be a little more unwieldy as a weapon for him. Dude. Thats a great idea. I shall steal it. |
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Posted: 7/15/2022 11:37:22 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By LTCetme: Dude. Thats a great idea. I shall steal it. Steal away brother. I'll try to post a pic when I'm done. |
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Posted: 7/16/2022 5:01:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Detn8r-Red2]
[#38]
There. A couple screws, some washers, some Frisbees we already had, and a dowel. Now my kids can pick up heavy things and put them down
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Posted: 7/19/2022 11:18:52 AM EDT
[#39]
Nice score today on FB Marketplace - a Sorinex selectorized reverse hyper.
I've never seen this version, and judging from the design and sticker logo - it's from the 1990s. It's a full-welded single piece of equipment - pulleys are solid steel with brass bushings and this thing is a literal tank. The former owner bought it from a local university "a long time ago" and threw in a Spud belt and several other items. It needs a bit of cleaning, but it will be a nice addition to my home gym. The price? $200.  |
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Posted: 7/20/2022 6:03:00 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: Nice score today on FB Marketplace - a Sorinex selectorized reverse hyper. I've never seen this version, and judging from the design and sticker logo - it's from the 1990s. It's a full-welded single piece of equipment - pulleys are solid steel with brass bushings and this thing is a literal tank. The former owner bought it from a local university "a long time ago" and threw in a Spud belt and several other items. It needs a bit of cleaning, but it will be a nice addition to my home gym. The price? $200. https://i.imgur.com/jBnqYWI.jpg Very interesting design. How does the stretch on the bottom feel? |
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Posted: 7/20/2022 10:06:29 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigx5murf: Very interesting design. How does the stretch on the bottom feel? Feels very much like the plate-loaded version. I'll post a update/review once it's cleaned up and reassembled. |
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Posted: 7/20/2022 11:41:52 PM EDT
[#42]
This is where my Trump bux went, if we ever get Biden bux Im upgrading to an adjsutable bench and bumper plates.
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Posted: 7/22/2022 11:26:10 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FrankW134: This is where my Trump bux went, if we ever get Biden bux Im upgrading to an adjsutable bench and bumper plates. https://imgur.com/GNxOlQJ.jpg Clean setup!! |
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Posted: 7/22/2022 12:37:45 PM EDT
[#44]
I'm jealous of you guys getting your gyms setup with new stuff.
My gym is basically done, in the sense that I have no more room for anything else, so I'm living viciously through you guys getting new and exciting stuff to setup. |
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Posted: 7/22/2022 12:58:42 PM EDT
[#45]
 Got this all set up this week. Yes, that's my living room. Can you guess who's a bachelor? Loving it except I tweaked my back last week so I'm on the go-slow for a little bit.
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Posted: 7/22/2022 9:31:11 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SnoopisTDI: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/60883/20220720_200608-2461927.jpg Got this all set up this week. Yes, that's my living room. Can you guess who's a bachelor? Loving it except I tweaked my back last week so I'm on the go-slow for a little bit.I know dedicated pieces tend to be superior. But rack attachments actually do a decent job of replacing dips/vkr/pullups. |
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Posted: 7/24/2022 5:59:03 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigx5murf: I know dedicated pieces tend to be superior. But rack attachments actually do a decent job of replacing dips/vkr/pullups. |
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Posted: 7/25/2022 12:58:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jokermann77]
[#48]
Picked up a “beater bar” and landmine attachment. Love it!!! Used to only use the one at the gym for V-bar rows. However, now that I have one I’ve been using it for a ton of other movements and it’s awesome! Especially for leg days! Now I can do a “landmine hack squat” since I don’t have room for a leg press/hack squats combo at this point in time.
 Attached File Attached FileIt is causing a wear mark on the upright, so I might have to get some sort of washer in there. However, the “damage” is done. Im not upset, just wish it came with something to prevent the rubbing. Now I need some t-bar or v-bar attachments. Anyone else have a Landmine, what attachments do you have and how much do you utilize it? |
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Posted: 7/25/2022 2:17:40 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jokermann77: Picked up a “beater bar” and landmine attachment. Love it!!! Used to only use the one at the gym for V-bar rows. However, now that I have one I’ve been using it for a ton of other movements and it’s awesome! Especially for leg days! Now I can do a “landmine hack squat” since I don’t have room for a leg press/hack squats combo at this point in time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78149/2DF7D201-EA9E-47FB-B5E7-8E70561E75BE_jpe-2465136.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78149/FF1A7892-FE48-4B50-BEAA-0F2B2CAA6974_jpe-2465140.JPG It is causing a wear mark on the upright, so I might have to get some sort of washer in there. However, the “damage” is done. Im not upset, just wish it came with something to prevent the rubbing. Now I need some t-bar or v-bar attachments. Anyone else have a Landmine, what attachments do you have and how much do you utilize it? The best addition to my my landmine was a Viking Press bar from Black Widow. Built like a tank in America, great for pressing and squats. |
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Posted: 7/26/2022 9:23:04 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: The best addition to my my landmine was a Viking Press bar from Black Widow. Built like a tank in America, great for pressing and squats. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GunsandCoffee71: Originally Posted By jokermann77: Picked up a “beater bar” and landmine attachment. Love it!!! Used to only use the one at the gym for V-bar rows. However, now that I have one I’ve been using it for a ton of other movements and it’s awesome! Especially for leg days! Now I can do a “landmine hack squat” since I don’t have room for a leg press/hack squats combo at this point in time. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78149/2DF7D201-EA9E-47FB-B5E7-8E70561E75BE_jpe-2465136.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/78149/FF1A7892-FE48-4B50-BEAA-0F2B2CAA6974_jpe-2465140.JPG It is causing a wear mark on the upright, so I might have to get some sort of washer in there. However, the “damage” is done. Im not upset, just wish it came with something to prevent the rubbing. Now I need some t-bar or v-bar attachments. Anyone else have a Landmine, what attachments do you have and how much do you utilize it? The best addition to my my landmine was a Viking Press bar from Black Widow. Built like a tank in America, great for pressing and squats. Not this one specifically, but I’ve considered one of these. I’ll have to check it out. I’ve heard of the “back widow” but for the price holy cow, probably not going to happen. Titan has a “knock off” of a attachment called the “Linebacker” that looked interesting. |
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