Home gym inspiration

[The road]

Nah, just the older I've gotten the less I can tolerate people. And gyms are full of so many, well, aholes to be honest. I lack the patience anymore to deal with it. Everytime I think of going to a gym I lose the debate with myself. There is one hardcore gym about a half hour away that's owned by a long time friend of mine. If that were closer I'd strongly consider it. But to think of a regular run of the mill local gym, no way.

You are my friend Richard as a bodybuilder. Master of his craft, one of the very best at it, very tolerant irish mechanic, intolerant of people, always has the end all one liner.

He is a formidable and undefeated "gay chicken" champion as well.

[C27H40O3]

He is a formidable and undefeated "gay chicken" champion as well.

But does he like fish sticks?


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[kelkel]

He is a formidable and undefeated "gay chicken" champion as well.

Well damn, what are the odds!

[99JT]

Anyone have ideas for some simple home made equipment? Would have loved to make my own power rack but needed something quickly.

[jimbosmith316]

Anyone have ideas for some simple home made equipment? Would have loved to make my own power rack but needed something quickly.

I have seen some diy power racks online using 4x4's and 2x4's

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[i_SLAM_cougars]

Well this is what I’m working with. It’ll do for now. Dumbells only go up to 30 pounds though






Not sure why these all came out sideways, but whatever. You get the idea

[Proximal]

The resistance bands are working out better than I thought. Granted it’s higher rep workouts, but with multiple bands I can get myself failing at 10 reps.

Also with the multiple bands, can do multiple drop sets by eliminating bands. Lots of room outdoors, so have multiple points of attachments & multiple stations for supersets.

Bought some machine attachments: a rope for triceps, handle for close grip rows & a curl bar.

[The road]

Anyone have ideas for some simple home made equipment? Would have loved to make my own power rack but needed something quickly.

What ki da yard do you have?

[99JT]

What ki da yard do you have?

One that needs a lot of cleaning after winter, and some trees taken down lol. It's not that big and probably going to be pretty wet for the next month or so.

[99JT]

Here's what I've got so far still gotta put some rubber mats down, and waiting on my plates. Still want to pick up a cheap ez bar, and I might make my own weight tree. Also considering one of those arm blasters anyone have any opinions on them?

[Bio-Active]

Nice rack your gonna be able to do a lot with that.

[Test Monsterone]

Nice rack your gonna be able to do a lot with that.

That’s what I keep telling her.

[Test Monsterone]

Space Saver Gym Home Gym Resistance Bands Training Tool (Wall Mount Anchor, 1 Adjustable Rail Car) + Full Resistance Bands Training Kit (4 Levels of Resistance) Exercise & Fitness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0788BH3G2..._Rf2FEb2NA9653

[almostgone]

Here's what I've got so far still gotta put some rubber mats down, and waiting on my plates. Still want to pick up a cheap ez bar, and I might make my own weight tree. Also considering one of those arm blasters anyone have any opinions on them?

Arm blasters aren't that great vs. maintaining strict form. If you find one at a good price, go for it, but I wouldn't lose any sleep if I didn't have one.

[The road]

That’s what I keep telling her.

Nice!

[kelkel]

Kelkel is laughing at all of us home gym rookies

[i_SLAM_cougars]

Arm blasters aren't that great vs. maintaining strict form. If you find one at a good price, go for it, but I wouldn't lose any sleep if I didn't have one.

I bought one awhile back and I don’t know if it’s just cheap or what, but it is the most awkward fucking thing ever.

Fat grips however are dope, and well worth the money

[almostgone]

I bought one awhile back and I don’t know if it’s just cheap or what, but it is the most awkward fucking thing ever.

Fat grips however are dope, and well worth the money

If it's still the original design, then yes, it's pretty cheesy. But, when they were advertising them back in the day with Arnold and Franco C. ( if I remember correctly) EVERYBODY wanted one.

Fat grip are very useful.

[i_SLAM_cougars]

If it's still the original design, then yes, it's pretty cheesy. But, when they were advertising them back in the day with Arnold and Franco C. ( if I remember correctly) EVERYBODY wanted one.

Fat grip are very useful.

That’s the whole reason I have one lol

[Proximal]

If it's still the original design, then yes, it's pretty cheesy. But, when they were advertising them back in the day with Arnold and Franco C. ( if I remember correctly) EVERYBODY wanted one.

Fat grip are very useful.

Did you get one of those bendable springy thing-a-ma-bobs as well?

[almostgone]

Did you get one of those bendable springy thing-a-ma-bobs as well?

Arm blasters, Prox? No sir, we didn't have too much spare $$. The first time I saw one was at the local rec center when the older guys found out I had a pretty good knack for dishing out
more punishment than I received.

They finally started letting me lift with them and one of the guys had one. It was "meh" , but I was used to doing endless concentration curls with some second or thirdhand York concrete weights and just was awkward and seemed foreign to me

[Proximal]

Arm blasters, Prox? me

Bendable springy thing

[almostgone]

Bendable springy thing

I see 3 bendable ladies.

No sir, I didn't have one of those, but I had a secondhand Bullworker back in the 70s.

[SampsonandDelilah]

Here's what I've got so far still gotta put some rubber mats down, and waiting on my plates. Still want to pick up a cheap ez bar, and I might make my own weight tree. Also considering one of those arm blasters anyone have any opinions on them?

Nice work. I’m more impressed with that Elway jersey though...the real GOAT!!

[Proximal]

Nice work. I’m more impressed with that Elway jersey though...the real GOAT!!

Wife’s sister went to H.S. with him out here.

[The road]

Wife’s sister went to H.S. with him out here.

My buddy fucked Puddle of mudd lead singers sister.

He likes to watch the music vids and go "I fked yer sister!"

[kelkel]

My buddy fucked Puddle of mudd lead singers sister.

He likes to watch the music vids and go "I fked yer sister!"

[The road]

Lmfao

[i_SLAM_cougars]

Arm blasters, Prox? No sir, we didn't have too much spare $$. The first time I saw one was at the local rec center when the older guys found out I had a pretty good knack for dishing out
more punishment than I received.

They finally started letting me lift with them and one of the guys had one. It was "meh" , but I was used to doing endless concentration curls with some second or thirdhand York concrete weights and just was awkward and seemed foreign to me

The one I have doesn’t have these fancy leather straps. It has a shitty nylon one that goes over your neck

[flexin-rph]

Where I have built my temple the last 15 years...in a 14 x 14 room in my basement.

[GearHeaded]

Where I have built my temple the last 15 years...in a 14 x 14 room in my basement.

thats awesome !!

[GearHeaded]

I had a home gym for years
wasn't anything fancy or that great..
but let it all go when built my own gym


but definitely going to build a home gym again .. even though I spent my life savings building a commercial gym

[flexin-rph]

thats awesome !!

Thanks, GH
It's where I get my nightly "therapy".

[GearHeaded]

Thanks, GH
It's where I get my nightly "therapy".

that "therapy" is a nothing more then a big dose of bad ass . not like you need actual "therapy" for anything ... you simply CHOSE to kick some ass and do what you need to do . much respect brother

[charger69]

I had a home gym for years
wasn't anything fancy or that great..
but let it all go when built my own gym


but definitely going to build a home gym again .. even though I spent my life savings building a commercial gym

My home gym is TRX bands. LOL


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[GearHeaded]

My home gym is TRX bands. LOL


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[kelkel]

You guys made me realize I seriously need to sweep my dungeon gym. There's dust balls in there the size of my foot.....

[almostgone]

You guys made me realize I seriously need to sweep my dungeon gym. There's dust balls in there the size of my foot.....

My shop was full of dead ladybugs and dust bunnies. Really put some time in with shop vac and then checking all the fasteners, etc.

[kelkel]

A week or so ago part of the support arm on my Body Solid adjustable bench fell off when I was moving it. Thank god it happened then and not when under pressure. Anyway, I was able to get it back together but it's not 100% correct. I emailed Body Solid support and they responded with an illustration and asked me exactly what parts, etc. I described it and sent pics. They're sending it free of charge. Can't beat that for a 15 year old bench!

Was quite surprised and impressed.

[kelkel]

THAT is why you pay for a premium brand!

Not saying I always pay the premium but that type of service is a good reason to do so.

True. Reminds me I had an issue with my leg extension / curl machine a few years ago. It's plate loaded, cam operated. It's a Hoist brand from memory but I could be wrong and my legs are sore from yesterday so I'm not walking downstairs to check! Point is they did the exact same thing.

Pisses me off i can't remember the brand at the moment. It's what happens when you get old!