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    Where Do You Lift??

    i thought it might be interesting to post some pics of the gym i use to get it done and figd i could start a thread and maybe some of yall would do the same. my gym is particular interesting as it is very old and rugged. some of the machines are funny to see as u will notice and it took me awhile to get used to some of it but now i love going there. i have put myself thru some serious torture in this gym and my entire transformation was done in this gym!

    i never have to wait in line and most of the time i am the only guy in there! i hope yall enjoy the pics and i also hope to see some pics of where yall lift as well!

    i know kel uses his basement and im sure some of yall have some interesting set-ups too!
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    Very cool thread, 405! Nice gym. What's with the coke machine? Strategically placed! haha. Is that place air conditioned??

    I workout at Golds, everyone know what it looks like. Yellow walls and stuff.
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    Not too dissimilar to mine mate. I'll get some pics tomorrow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Very cool thread, 405! Nice gym. What's with the coke machine? Strategically placed! haha. Is that place air conditioned??

    I workout at Golds, everyone know what it looks like. Yellow walls and stuff.
    just a coke machine! LOL.. yes it is air conditioned. the guy who owns it was big into lifting and has sons that were powerlifting guys. the front of the building is a hair salon and he cuts hair LOL.. he is a cool dude, but he actually turns the a/c off at night. it is still hot in there in the summer (like today)..
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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    just a coke machine! LOL.. yes it is air conditioned. the guy who owns it was big into lifting and has sons that were powerlifting guys. the front of the building is a hair salon and he cuts hair LOL.. he is a cool dude, but he actually turns the a/c off at night. it is still hot in there in the summer (like today)..
    lol, I guess you gotta get your sugar! He'd probably sell a bunch more if he had energy drinks in there.

    Haircuts?! One stop shop! I like it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Back In Black View Post
    Not too dissimilar to mine mate. I'll get some pics tomorrow.
    cool! look forward to seeing them..

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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    lol, I guess you gotta get your sugar! He'd probably sell a bunch more if he had energy drinks in there.

    Haircuts?! One stop shop! I like it
    did u notice the dumbells that look like the ones u see in the old cartoons with the dude in the striped shirt and the tattoo on his forearm and the big handlebar mustache! LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    did u notice the dumbells that look like the ones u see in the old cartoons with the dude in the striped shirt and the tattoo on his forearm and the big handlebar mustache! LOL
    LOL! Yes. I like it... Good man that owner for keeping those around!

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    did u notice the dumbells that look like the ones u see in the old cartoons with the dude in the striped shirt and the tattoo on his forearm and the big handlebar mustache! LOL
    I noticed the 5lbs jug of SEI Ultimate Protein on the table. They re-labeled that Max Protein years ago lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lunk1 View Post
    I noticed the 5lbs jug of SEI Ultimate Protein on the table. They re-labeled that Max Protein years ago lol.
    LOL.. yeh there is all kinds of old crap in there. he has pics on the wall from the grand opening. it is awesome, hes wearing a tux with tails and has long hair and a long beard back then the place was prob "the shit".. there are bench records on the wall and stuff. he has had some bbers come thru there. its a cool place. his son cuts hair too so im hoping when he retires (hes 70) his son will keep it open..

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    Hi 405 i used to train at the sports stadium but i was sick of the traffic in the morning so i built a big garage out my back garden and i have got every thing i need apart from a big mirror lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by clarky. View Post
    Hi 405 i used to train at the sports stadium but i was sick of the traffic in the morning so i built a big garage out my back garden and i have got every thing i need apart from a big mirror lol
    cool.. lets see it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    cool.. lets see it!
    i'll try 405 i tryed once before could not do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    i thought it might be interesting to post some pics of the gym i use to get it done and figd i could start a thread and maybe some of yall would do the same. my gym is particular interesting as it is very old and rugged. some of the machines are funny to see as u will notice and it took me awhile to get used to some of it but now i love going there. i have put myself thru some serious torture in this gym and my entire transformation was done in this gym!

    i never have to wait in line and most of the time i am the only guy in there! i hope yall enjoy the pics and i also hope to see some pics of where yall lift as well!

    i know kel uses his basement and im sure some of yall have some interesting set-ups too!
    Real spit and saw dust stuff, I like it!

    I'll probably be changing gyms soon as there's a boxing gym I want to get into. Fortunately they have free weights and stuff there..

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    did u notice the dumbells that look like the ones u see in the old cartoons with the dude in the striped shirt and the tattoo on his forearm and the big handlebar mustache! LOL
    Lol, that is the first thing I noticed. I see you work out with no shirt too. None of the gyms I have ever used allow that; but if you are the only one there, then it doesn't matter. What do you pay monthly if you don't mind my asking?

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    Quote Originally Posted by basketballfan22 View Post
    Lol, that is the first thing I noticed. I see you work out with no shirt too. None of the gyms I have ever used allow that; but if you are the only one there, then it doesn't matter. What do you pay monthly if you don't mind my asking?
    actually me and 4 friends all pay $100 each for a total of $500 and we get a year membership! this means my yearly membership is $100.. an awesome price! its 5 minutes from my job..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flagg View Post
    Real spit and saw dust stuff, I like it!

    I'll probably be changing gyms soon as there's a boxing gym I want to get into. Fortunately they have free weights and stuff there..
    yes it has really grown on me

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    actually me and 4 friends all pay $100 each for a total of $500 and we get a year membership! this means my yearly membership is $100.. an awesome price! its 5 minutes from my job..
    Damn, that's a great deal! You're paying less than $10 per month. No wonder why they can't afford new shit!

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    My avi is taken in my gym. Actually, in the locker room. Actually in the toilet. You can see the urinal behind me. Well its also part of the gym...

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    Quote Originally Posted by AD View Post
    My avi is taken in my gym. Actually, in the locker room. Actually in the toilet. Actually ON the toilet. Actually on the toilet while peeing. Actually on the toilet while peeing and flexing. You can see the urinal behind me. Well its also part of the gym...
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    ^^ hahah

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    Hey aus, thanks for teaching me the secret ancient technique of peeing into a urinal that is behind me..

    Neat trick!

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    LOL.. i guess no one gives enuff of a crap to post any pics.. u bunch of sorry asses!

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    LOL.. i guess no one gives enuff of a crap to post any pics.. u bunch of sorry asses!
    I gotta go to the gym first

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    LOL.. i guess no one gives enuff of a crap to post any pics.. u bunch of sorry asses!
    You wont believe how pathetic my gym is even if i show you pics. There are only 3 barbells in the place. One on a flat bench, one on an incline bench, and one in the squat rack. Plus a smith machine. So a total of 4 serious stations. And at each station, there is only one pair of 45 plates. So in the whole damn place, only a grand total of 8 plates. There are smaller plates of cos. 15kg, 10kg, 5kg. Even 2.5kg. But the big 20kg/45lbs ones. Only 8.

    And the heaviest db is 20kg/45lbs.

    Still want to see pics

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    Found one! This was a saturday always empty saturday

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    Oh I will take some. And everyone will be in awe.

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    This is only one on my phone

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    Quote Originally Posted by patrick4588 View Post
    Oh I will take some. And everyone will be in awe.
    Theres nothing in your gym pat, all the weights loaded onto the bar your lifting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by patrick4588 View Post
    This is only one on my phone

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    Now that looks like a gym!
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    Its pretty huge. And "in the back" is another gym for a select few of us with newer bars, boxes for rack pulls, platform for deficits, bands+chains, and dumbbells to 200lbs.

    I keep my trophies and swords on the front desk so everyone has to see them when they walk in.

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    Damn. Sounds like an owner who actually gives a crap about lifting. I used to train in one like that years back. They made most of their equipment and it was awesome. One of the most competitive atmospheres I've ever trained in. And I've been to some of the famous gyms in CA to compare it to...
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    Quote Originally Posted by kelkel View Post
    Damn. Sounds like an owner who actually gives a crap about lifting. I used to train in one like that years back. They made most of their equipment and it was awesome. One of the most competitive atmospheres I've ever trained in. And I've been to some of the famous gyms in CA to compare it to...
    Everyone who lifts there all juice and compete. Just a bunch of huge bodybuilders and powerlifters. Test levels probably go up just walking inside Haha. The owner used to compete and still trains people. He has a separate job from the gym. I doubt he makes anything on the gym itself. Nobody works there, u get a key card to come in and lift

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    sorry 405. I had to.
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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<---
    LOL.. i guess no one gives enuff of a crap to post any pics.. u bunch of sorry asses!
    Ha ha, I forgot my phone this morning, I'll get some tomorrow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AD View Post
    You wont believe how pathetic my gym is even if i show you pics. There are only 3 barbells in the place. One on a flat bench, one on an incline bench, and one in the squat rack. Plus a smith machine. So a total of 4 serious stations. And at each station, there is only one pair of 45 plates. So in the whole damn place, only a grand total of 8 plates. There are smaller plates of cos. 15kg, 10kg, 5kg. Even 2.5kg. But the big 20kg/45lbs ones. Only 8.

    And the heaviest db is 20kg/45lbs.

    Still want to see pics
    yeh sure i do.. keep in mind i didnt start this thread to have a contest of who has the coolest gym.. it was more so that we could put an image with the name.. kinda help us get to know each other a little better.. when im talking to u i will be able to envision what it looks like where u lift..

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    Well picture bending barbells and chalk for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdos900 View Post
    Found one! This was a saturday always empty saturday

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    Quote Originally Posted by patrick4588 View Post
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    awesome.. soubds really cool! i wish we had bodybuilder/powerlifter gyms where i live.

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    Quote Originally Posted by --->>405<<--- View Post
    yeh sure i do.. keep in mind i didnt start this thread to have a contest of who has the coolest gym.. it was more so that we could put an image with the name.. kinda help us get to know each other a little better.. when im talking to u i will be able to envision what it looks like where u lift..
    Cape once asked me how do i workout in that gym. Tie 2 dbs together? Marcus told me to change gym cos i wont be hitting my genetic limit. Just the gym limit. Lol.

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