/hgg/ - Home Gym General>Discuss & share home gym setups.>Share those setups, tips & tricks.Does your setup pack a punch in a small space?Are you handy, resourceful and on a budget?Have you built your dream setup?How did it evolve over time?Recommended equipment?Unique challenge's you have overcome?Previous Thread: >>76763909
>>76832450I love my little setup. Don’t quite have a proper space to use. 1” Spinlock style dumbbell setFat grips when I’m boredTitan fitness power block standJump ropeCheap Chinese bench Amazon gloves.
>>76832455 (Me)I actually used to have a super niceRep Fitness AB-3000 V1.0 Bench400$ USDIt was just too big for my space, ended up selling it and downgrading.Took it as a lesson to be realistic about my setup. :/
>>76832455>>76832468Everything mostly fits in corner when I’m done.
>>76832450>BUMP>Fight The Spam
I just bought the Iso-Bar (IsoChain, IsoMax series) because I heard it could help my knee issues. But I fixed my knee issues by doing ATG squats. Anyone here use it?
>>76832580What is that?
>>76833034IsoMetrics training. It has a lot of weird underground hype behind it, or it's a very very elaborate marketing trick.
>>76832580this nigga spent hundreds of dollars on a chain
>>76832580>>76833100I tried searching it, but I'm only more confused with all the results.Its a bar + chain + spring?Sounds like a huge gimmick.
>/hgg/ in all caps in the image
>>76832450Reposting from >>76833360I've been thinking about getting a heavy bag for cardio and explosivity-related purposes, but I'm not sure whether I should get a shrimp trawler (picrel) or a standalone stand.I have an HR-2 stand with about 750 lbs of plates on it, and would be putting a 150-190 lb bag on the trawler. Am I good, or should I get something bolted down?
>>76833387>trawler off a half rackIf space always, I'd go the dedicated stand/ceiling mount.
>>76833367> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
>>76833110>>76833132Maybe, we'll see. My knee problem was costing me more than a few hundred dollars. And if it's some marketing psyop, they invested a lot into it and something to be studied.
>>76833427And it hasn't arrived yet, to be clear. Should be here by the end of the month.
>he doesn't know he can perform isometrics with a barbell and his safeties
I used my iron neck for the first time today
>>76833447Some, yeah. Rows?
>>76833469I've done it with bench, squats, deads, and press and at different sticking points.>Rows?Pendlay is probably the easiest form to maintain for rows. Could do upright rows, too. You could utilize your uprights for seated rows. You could use your j hooks to do inverted rows/holds, or just do a chin over bar pullup hold.EliteFTS is the only company I can recall that have a rack add on dedicated to iso movements. Wouldn't be surprised if PowerLift and Sorinex have something as well. StrayDog Strength makes iso cups and iso spotter arms.It's a fairly niche movement that I've only had to do for S&C with a team, not my thing.
>>76833510I dont have a power rack, plus I tried to envision doing this at the gym with the safeties and it seemed like a pain in the ass:https://m.youtube.com/shorts/jUIn_3okYQE
>>76832450I got a ton of stuff during Covid, but in the end I only enjoy and feel comfortable doing alone all dumbbell exercises. I wish I’d gotten a single set of adjustable dumbbells and nothing else instead of a whole gym setup.
>>76832450Powerblocks that go to 90 and a flat rep fitness bench are all I have and need. I can hang off the stairs for pull ups and ride my bike for more quads and cardio.
>>76833587Oh, you were referring to iso holds. I was thinking of the movements where the bar was locked in place and you actively push /pull against it.>knee pain More than likely something else is weak and after years of overcompensating the knee starts to give. You may need to strengthen hamstrings or hips. If you cycle, could even be a matter of improper seat/pedal positioning to cause irritation for the knee. Either way, I recommend Spanish Squats. I found it to be the best way I could rehab myself to continue training legs.
>mum said i could get a bench pressGonna make it.
I just got this (2nd hand), feels good to be able to do leg extensions in the home gym. I was previously able to do lying leg curls with a strap and the low pulley on my rack which were surprisingly good.I'm done with equipment additions, I think from now on it'll be about swapping/upgrading my current equipment. >>76834088you're going to get huge
>>76832455Gloves. Lol.
>>76834098No. You need a CB-4, SSB, cambered squat bar & a Texas DL bar.
>>76834098>you're going to get hugeYeah.
>>76834140I will use my Strength Shop 2028 bar for everything until I die, except curls of course
>>76834086I think I fixed the knee issue just by doing ATG squats recently. But Spanish Squats are on my to-do list if it doesn't stay away.
>>76832450How do you guys bring the intensity when you’re working out at home? I’m finding it hard to push myself mentally when I’m in my living room. I bought some smelling salts and a bright light and they kinda help me get into the right mindset, but it just seems way easier to push myself when I’m at the gym
Welcome back bros.Last thread was peak comfy and informative. Does anyone of you guys own a Nautilus style lat pullover machine? There's a variety on AliExpress in reasonable price and I'm thinking about ordering one.
>>76834185>deadlifts in the living room
>>76834185Having a dedicated room for the gym helps a lot. Even if it's a shitty space for it it'll contribute to locking in mentally.
Anyone else have their gym in the garden?Quite comfy to bench under a tree you planted.
>>76834194>AliExpressI would be very cautious about buying surplus chink equipment. Yes, you could get lucky and receive an actual white label brand, or it could be pot metal shit. For the prices I saw on there, you could get a brand name pullover machine from a used gym equipment warehouse.
>>76834491I'm from Poland, and there are literally no pullover machines here. Squat racks are pretty much a novelty, there on the market for like 6 or 7 years basically. Before that, most gyms had built bench plus stand combos and for squats separated stands. If someone failed to get up from a squat, they just dropped the bar. We have a shit ton aftermarket gym equipment, but it's like soviet era/early 90's gear or those absolutely bloated 2000's goofy machines. In both cases the price tag is insane, it's like 80% of a brand new, modern machines.
>>76834185Having a dedicated room helps, as >>76834288 said. Basement, garage bay, detached shed, etc. You’re running into one of the biggest roadblocks many people experience with home gyms, however: it can be really difficult to push yourself at home because most people strongly associate home with rest and relaxation and family, not with training hard. I’ve been bodybuilding a long time, have a home gym, and even I have trouble getting into the mindset at times. It’s more convenient (and not grating) than going to my nearest commercial gym, but I can say I never had a motivation issue at a gym (besides getting distracted by women).
>>76834504Ah, ok, no worries. I assumed you were from the USA. In that case, the risk seems worth it if you can’t access older surplus stuff in your country. Only other question I’d ask is why a pullover machine is really necessary in my routine (for that much expense and trouble to get one), when dumbbell pullovers are a suitable alternative.
>>76832450Cheapo bench+adjustable dumbells+yoga mat+walking pad. I would like something to train lats harder (currently doing db pullovers) but i dont wanna fuck up the doorframes and i dont have space for a pullup station. Sad face :(
>>76834597>fuck up the doorframesit won'tany place you can attach rings?
>>76832478>>76832455do you think that would fit the reppins? I’m getting real tired of picking them up off the floor every tike but I also don’t want to spend $300 on a stand for them.the product reviews show them fitting pretty much every other adjustable dumbbell but not that one.
>>76835231>Dumbbell Rest Width (each)>8.25-in.>Dumbbell Rest Length (each)>19.5-in.>Dumbbell Rest Lip>1.375-in.>This stand features four weight plate pegs and an angled top platform with raised edges for holding dumbbells, NuoBells, Bowflex 552s, and most Power Blocks. (PLEASE NOTE: The raised edges on the platform do not allow for Power Block Dumbbells to be set at the heaviest setting.)You tell me.
>>76833404You got any recs? All the freestanding and wall-mounted setups I could find only officially support up to 100-150 lb bags; I could just get a ceiling mount but then the bag would have to be in a different room than everything else.
>>76834169Terrorist Gym?
>>76834185I have same issue,hard to get motivated and in the zone,when I have to pull my equipment out from acorner in my living room.
Posted in the last thread,It's assembly time, rubber came yesterday and I've begun putting the rack together.
>>76835777The gym item list.
>>76835777sure as hell taking you a long time to build this my nigga. (not srs)
>>76835795XD not wrong though, we just moved into this house and I'm doing 1000 other projects. This week forsure.
>>76835789Have you tried lat pulldown mag grips? I'd definitely get a set if I had a cable machine.
>>76835777You dropped 6 grand on that shit, but you were too lazy to drive to your nearest tractor supply to pick up rubber mats that are way better than that tile shit.
>>76835843theyre not foam tiles you imbecile, all rubber is the same (ground down tires)
>>76835843Hi, im that guy. They are interlocking rubber.
>>76835818I've played with some at my old gym yeah. I'll probably grab a wide grip and low row grip to play with. I enjoy the classic pipe grips too.
>>76835871See rubber image of rubber attached.
>>76835886that's not a condom
>>76835892I'm wearing a full body condom. Stay protected
>>76835852I've heard that the minced rubber is glued together with some sort of unhealthy glue and it generates fumes that can cause cancer.
>>76835904Gym mats are already off gassed, this is why I didn't buy horse stall mats because they take forever for the fumes to go away and my garage isnt staying open in winter.
>>76835896>I'm wearing a full body condom.Your personality?
>>76835652Title Boxing has a couple wall mounts that support your bag weight; though, I would apply stringers for extra support. And they are in the same price point as a trawler. Titan Fitness has a freestand, but it seems unreasonably priced for what it is. Could probably build your own or get one manufactured for less.
>>76832450i have a pull up bar, dip bars, 2 24kg and 8kg kettlebells, 2 25lb dumbells and a weight belt. what more do i need chat
>>76836569>chatyou need to get laid
>>76836572i do every time your mom calls
>>76835886Rubber horse stall mats from TS are 3/4". Those look thin AF.
>>76835777You anchoring that rack into the concrete? Don't forget to cut out some of that rubber where the rack feet will go with a razor knife.
>>76835231The stand is 140$ USD for me. Here’s a pic of the measurement,Of the widths.
>>76836609No, not anchoring the rack.
>>76834133I sense you are the type of person,who needs a pitbull,and refuses to neuter pitbull,as an exhibit of the manhood,you wish to identify with.
>>76834314How do you avoid the rusting situation?>>76835789>Seven grand and didn't even get a power rackIs it just so you can show guests you "work out"?
>>76836665You retarded? It is a power rack and cable combo
>>76836584Dad, Mom's been dead for years, it's time to move on
>>76836609>anchoring that rackgay>>76836665>didn't even get a power rackdouble gay
>>76836652I'm more into Yorkies bud. Gloves are still fucking gay though.
>>76836671Are the J-hooks sold separately? I don't see them in the image. That overdesigned dream catcher looks really inconvenient to squat in.
>have dumb bells>do squats and RDL's with dumb bells as my only leg work outs>wish i had a leg press machine
>>76836723This is good b8
>>76836723Lol yes the jhooks are separate. The belt squat is also removable. It won't be in there when I squat bench or ohp
>>76835789Forgot collars homie. Get the Rogue magnetic aluminum collars. Not the cheapest but so convenient.
>>76836787I already have collars, lockjaw pros
>>76836609You don’t need to anchor racks. That’s just legal language the manufacturer has to include to cover themselves in case some fool topples one over himself doing dumb shit. Counterweight it.
>>76836775Ah, I retract my criticisms. I still personally wouldn't spend that much on a cable machine, but it's your money as long as you can hit the basics.
>>76837434Totally disagree. Then again I'm throwing around some pretty serious weight in my cage compared to most people.
Bros, I was thinking during the weekend and I have decided to build my own lat pullover machine. I have some construction timber so the alpha version will be made of wood, cause it will be much easier and cheaper to make adjustments. I have like 20 or more more paid vacation to use so I'm gonna do it next week and share with my progress with you, my dear, melanin rich friends.
Why not just throw a Spud Inc. pulley on your pullup bar and use a lat bar to do cable pullovers? It's what I do.
>>76837790Depends on the footprint of the rack. If you’re rocking a 30” depth rack, yeah, you really should. But a larger 4-or-6 post rack? It’s not going anywhere, especially if you have weight storage posts on the thing.
>>76833456and?
>>76836718im not interested in the opinions of a dog fucker
>move from brick house to gay siding house>can no longer do medball throws on the outside of the house>come up with a clever solution to my problem>upload it to share with my /fit/ bros>a year later, it's being sold for $450I jewed myself
Anyone have the icarian ab crunch?I restored one recently. I had to scan and retouch up the graphic (it's the soulful white one, not the black edgy one you can buy prints of). If you want to print it out yourself, I can hook you up.I've also found out that this machine is kino for doing triceps exercises.>stand behind and do triceps pushdowns, triceps press>stand infront of it and do triceps pulldowns and skullcrushersIt's so natural that I no longer need my triceps bar, and can just leave them loaded for farmers walk all the time.
>>76834504>polandnigga you can landship anything from all the other gayass sissy states in your gay ass "union".
>>76837790My rack has 600lbs of weight it won't be moving
>>76839993I've only got a 4 post (RML-390) so only 10's and 5's on the rack. Slamming a barbell with 500+ lbs on it into the monolifts after a squat necessitates concrete anchors.
>>76839998Oh absolutely in that case. Makes sense
>>76839863just start making them and selling them for 200$ also what did you make yours out of. I am interested in something similar
>lift outside because no room in house>get cucked by bad weather anyone know this feel? horrible
>>76840031No. I have a comfy detached garage to lift in located in Southern California. Gonna be 54° at 5:30 AM tomorrow which isn't a super comfortable temp but won't ruin a workout.
>>76840026Covid was an easy way to make plyo boxes, platforms, and some other random pieces for guys at work or in the neighborhood. Now, I just don't care to utilize my spare time for something people aren't looking for, especially as niche as this.>how toPiss easy. Just 3/4" plywood and a 3/4" horse mat, cut to size, screw together, and drill holes to allow it to be attached to the rack.>improvementsI use my band pegs to attach it because I've yet to use them for anything else. A bolt and a nut would secure it better, but for the little use it gets, it's not needed. Maybe figuring out how to strap it like the abmat version would make it easier. Having a rack bolted or weighed down is necessary because the rack will shift greatly. Having it permanently secured to the back of a 6 post rack that isn't using that space would be ideal. Cutting out hand holds would make moving it easier while also allowing the surface to remain flush.>other uses- Platform on the ground for various sandbag throws/slams when outside so I don't tear the bag up on the pavement- Handstand walks- Spray paint the dot drill on it- Use my rebounder rugby ball with it- Too short for my liking, but can be used as a deficit platform- Could probably set it on top of my safety arms to make an adjustable platform for stone loading or box jumps (it'd probably be better suited for depth jumps instead of landing on it though)
ne dank black friday deals lads?
brehs...
>>76841605https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7FMD-Lg-Efc
>>76832450I dont have a leg curl machine. How do I work the motion without the machine? I was looking at attachments for the bench and they seem to be ok at leg extension but almost never curl. The curl seems to always suck.
>>76833100Isometric as in just holding the muscle contacted? It gives some growth but I would not stick to it over movements. Its just the idea that if you pause your lifts the holding still provides stimulation.
>>76841739do you have a low pulley? use ankle cuffs and lie face down on a bench
>>76841759Ya I got movable pullys. Im going to get a cheap set of cuffs and try this.
>>76841622What made you decide to go with OSB instead of drywall? I need to do something for my currently open ceiling so I can put some insulation in my gym
>>76841739cablebandhold dumbbell with your feet
>>76840216thanks anon
>>76836665>How do you avoid the rusting situation?The plates havent rusted much after years outside, if you want you can paint them and/or store them under tarp or something.For a rack you can coat it but I havent and it seems ok after like 5 years, maybe it will collapse and I will be crushed to death.
>>76840955nadda
>>76832455sweet
>>76840955I haven’t seen a truly good “Black Friday” deal in years. It’s all bullshit, companies offer $30 off some expensive piece of equipment and call it a deal.
Do any of you use a squat stand or a half with spotter arms for bench press?They look like theyd tip over when weight is dropped onto the spotters.Do you need much weight to hold them down/stable.
>>76843903I use a half rack because I like the more open feel of it when I have to put it in the middle of my living room. I highly recommend one with a second set of uprights in the back for plate storage. While setting mine up just the one set of uprights was able to fucking tilt a few degrees back and forth a bit, even with all of the bolts and support plates tightened. The extra set in the back locked everything in place. I doubt it was a safety concern, and it would have been able to handle spotter arms too, but it would have been very annoying.
>>76844324>I highly recommend one with a second set of uprights in the back for plate storage.Like a half rack?
>>76844368Half racks don't have to have extra uprights or plate storage. Just one set is still a half rack, very different from a minimalist squat stand.
>>76844324>I highly recommend one with a second set of uprights in the back for plate storage. While setting mine up just the one set of uprights was able to fucking tilt a few degrees back and forth a bitAh thanks, I dont like the idea of it flexing or wobbling much so Ill look for the type you recommended.
>>76844379No.
>>76832450Any of you use adjustable dumbbells? I want to switch to them, but they’re so expensive that I’ve been taking forever picking one.
>>76832468I got a bar and weights and all that from rep during Covid, only to realize I’m really not comfortable doing bar lifts at home. Dumbbells only. Now it just takes up space.
>>76833387My dad used to have a bag on a stand with maybe 100lb of sandbags on it and a reasonably active middle schooler could knock it over. It needs a lot of weight or to be bolted in
>>76833834Did I write this? I truly only needed adjustable dumbbells in the end. You can use anything as a makeshift bench. A few books. Whatever.
>>76844839their a lot cheaper than a full set of fixed dumbbells. if all you care about is price spinlocks are dirt cheap, but they kinda suck. Or you could check facebook marketplace for a used set of something nicer.
>>76844839ironmasters
>>76834185>How do you guys bring the intensity when you’re working out at home? I’m finding it hard to push myself mentally when I’m in my living room.Imagine being worried about your body when your mind is this weak. Put on a blind fold and imagine you're surrounded by sweaty dudes if that's what you need to "feel" like you're in a gym to get hard. What do I do to get myself in the right frame of mind? Realize I'm always in the wrong frame of mind until I've done the work, then do it, then be in the right frame of mind. Stop blaming your sofa for your softness, your discipline needs more work than your posterior chain.
>>76844839Just get the 2" loadable dumbells if you already have plates. You can get them for $100. The 20" ones work great for everything except curls imo. 16" db might be better for curls
>>76835777Progress today during lunch. Probably 2 more days to go.Pretty hard to hold it still as a solo Manley. Pray for me
>>76845253I love when 4chan auto rotates for me.
>>76845253Fixed.
>>76845253>>76845264If you have the garage door open, you'll lose height clearance for your pullups, overhead presses, and snatches
>going for new pr on seated db ohp for 3x8>maximum effort on second set, don't think I can get the third>decide to cheat and rush the first rep by power cleaning dbs off ground and pushing overhead in a single breath>that was a mistake>instantly start graying out, upper body goes numb, feel like I might drop the dbs and pass out>hold on until it passes>rest of the set is easy as fuck, dbs feel twice as lightThis is it bros, my new pr method. I'm gonna do this every time now.
>>76845355Also the other end of the garage should have less of a slope which is ideal if your not leveling it
anybody can recommend any budget but reliable wrist straps? hard mode: only shill your shit if you've used it for at least 2+ years and it still works
>>76845355The garage door is never going to be open, maybe cracked in the summer.
>>76845530the strongest guy on this very board (9) likes and recommends these (but he is now sponsored by sbd)
the lab
>>76845630but thats wraps. I need straps so that the barbell doesnt slip out
>>76845911Nta. You should've just said straps, nobody calls them wrist straps and confuse it with wrist wraps.https://www.amazon.com/Harbinger-Padded-Cotton-Lifting-Cushioned/dp/B0011861UII've used these pretty regularly for over 4 years, no issues at all. It doesn't really matter, the straps don't actually support most of the weight of the barbell. They work by rotating the bar back into your hand.
>>76845610
>>76846046That's the flag I have in my gym
>>76834169Is this a converted stable or something?
>>76835789Nice. I've been wanting to get the nighthawk bench. There's one place I can buy it from in this country.
>>76845920cool, thanks
>>76845530Nylon is superior to cotton. Rogue ones are $15. I have 2 pairs. Older pair probably 10 years old. Newer pair maybe 5. They look the same condition. I pull 500+ conventional and have pulled up to 700+ rack pulls with them on a super sharp Texas DL bar and they will last another 15 years easy.
>>76846234Also don't just take my word for it.https://powerliftingtechnique.com/leather-vs-nylon-vs-cotton-lifting-straps/
>>76833132Bruh I get nervous enough doing work with resistance bands that one day one will snap and, like, flick me. I can't imagine squatting over this chain spring jigsaw trap and having that heavy gauge tool steel explode and send me into the fucking shadow realm
>>76846234The budget rogue ones are good. I’d just shell out the money for Versa Gripps, however. Those things are unexpectedly awesome.
>>76846234Nylon forsure. Get a pair of regular straps and figure 8 for convenience.
>>76845530Just some regular ass harbinger straps from Amazon. Had for 10 years.
>>76846765>I’d just shell out the money for Versa Gripps, however.Thats actually partly why I ask. Mike shills them hard but are they actually better or are you just paying for the brand name?
>dooframe pull up bar>dip rack>floor>backpack full of sandDo you need more? My backpack carries 30 kg of sand, which I have portioned in 10 kg + 10 kg + 10x1 kg bags. I can do weighted pull ups, dips and push ups with up to 30 kg of additional weight. I can hammer curl the 30 kg backpack, I can remove weight and do bicep curls, shoulder flies etc.
>>76846765>heh just buy this $10 product for $85 lol https://www.amazon.com/Versa-Weightlifting-Alternative-Training-Accessory/dp/B0CFTZPPT2?crid=1JS23TT5H4JW5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xW0lOAqW8158gaCARyYjk9C2TLrT8qGPKIH_A2Ft5Lf7UCekxcM3folMP7cR4IQ1AvlJkSIMFXGB84TUzptZa4cbXIpYvHTBYGPqsUtf8byW219vp8nC-2cEpYoKzb6tjFgE7fgJKdzwnWqQmj5QfFbDA-664dYPR-hGFkHUvPqtFtu_Xu9q5jtFc6CO2ziKf2PA7L5BD1bnte8JW-o7F69b0egr-SN68enJNuQuV8KrLthTqIs8YVK_V1dZm1VVUsaTRK2vr8LCsntF0SkrXob7BP6hsdEQ_jVw3mQLmc0.5IvFCQaGoo7v3VPvicP-WivcMHsdvHdpOMzfZKdajAo&dib_tag=se&keywords=versa+grips+lifting+straps&qid=1763652641&sprefix=versa+grips+lift%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-6
i got a squat stand, a bench, a barbell and dumbbells feel like one of those Power Tower things would round out everything, mostly just as a place to do pullups, but knee raising ab shit + dips could also be good; are those things not a meme? whats a cheap one that doesnt suck
>>76847467>i got a squat stand, a bench, a barbell and dumbbellsYou're MET pilled to almost 100% bud.For pullups if your squat stands allow just out them on max height and do pullups on a barbell with curled legsIf you can do that you only need dip extensions for your squat stands if they can support it
It’s not much but atleast i get some fresh air.
>>76847301>MikeI despise that guy, but Versa Gripps are unironically one of the only good things he ever suggested, and they have helped my back training a lot. The grip is far superior to what you get with regular straps. Idk if you can find knockoffs that are as good. If so, go for it.
I got:>20kg barbell>decent floor pads that resist some impactand the following pair of plates, all bumpers:>45lbs>25lbs>10lbsI'm also deep in debt. Is it worth it to get into more debt to buy>squat rack>2.5lbs plates>5lbs plates>15lbs plates
>>76847670but aren't all straps that work give you infinite grip anyway?is it even gonna matter for 3-4 pl8s?
>>76847669Based
>>76847669Hell Yeah
>>76846221It's really solid and the pad is thick. Glad I splurged on the whole REP setup. New progress pic soon
What are your recommendations for stationary bikes? Should I get a cheap one or actually invest some money on it? Should I get one at all?
>>76832450What are some cheap but good things I can get from Temu or AliExpress for my home gym? I've got some generic fat grips which are great
>>76848488there aren't good things on temu or aliexpress.
>>76847669I called lifting gloves gay before, but in this case I will make an exception.
>>76847733Run the numbers. Is your health and superior strength / physique worth it? If so buy it. If not then save up. You can always pay off debt, but you will never get the time back you lost to not lifting.
>>76848488[Good || TemuAliCheap]Pick OneI can't imagine what you would buy off there.Gloves? Jump Rope? Rubber Mat?On a budget, just hunt local used ads for deals.Facebook, Craigslist, etc.1" system of spinlock weights is great.
>>76848488Great: Tricep Rope (Vulken copy), 28mm DB collars (way stronger than Decathlon)Good: Ankle strapsThings I'm considering: Aluminium pulleys to replace my nylon pulleys, magnetic hooks for storage
>>76832450what's the best, compact leg workout+cardio machineTreadmills are boring, I'd prefer a bike machine, but a smaller one I can move around my room
thoughts on baseblocks.fit products?they currently have 25% off going on and PayPal is offering 20% off when you pay in 4 on up to a $1250 purchase so you can get 45% off..
>>76847833The Versa style straps are far easier and faster to lock in than traditional ones. The leather also has a superior grip to the cotton and nylon ones.
>>76850000digits
>>76849743rower
>>76847640>pullups on squat stands
>>76847669Is your neighbor a gnome?
>>76852023its a nigger setup but it gets the job done [spoiler]ironically[/spoiler]
>>76833387I like my heavy bag, I use one that has a stand.Around 120lbEach bag of sand at the bottom is 50lb.My advice is, whatever you choose to do, periodically check on the stability. I've knocked this thing loose from use overtime and had to catch it with my shoulder on the way down.
>>76840031I work out almost exclusively in a shed with no AC in a wet bulb climate.I know the feel.
>>76846217It's a barely converted barn, over 200 years old I think.reposting my old setup
>>76852699The floor was a well deserved upgrade for you.
Just pulled the trigger on a Rep Double Black Diamond bar in stainless steel. Only other non-specialty power bars I currently own are a Rogue OPB (red cerakote) & American Barbell Mammoth bar. Anybody have that Rep bar?
You guys see this?https://texaspowerbars.com/products/texas-fat-axle-power-bar
Can’t decide between some random cheap bench with a high enough weight rating or one of the crazy $500 ones.
>>76854335Like…what’s the worst that could happen? It says 600lbs…
>>76854335do the 500 one
>>76847669Exquisite setup snow-anon
sup guys what we training tonight?
>>76855036perineum
>>76855036sleep
>>76855036>tonighttraining my wife's ass
>>76854335Buy once cry once.
>>76854335I was going to recommend the rep 4100 for $400, which I have and really like. But it seems like it's been discontinued. They're pushing the more expensive nighthawk variants and similar since they will accept bench attachments, the only fucking problem is rep doesn't really have any attachments.
>>76855483Can go wrong with a Rep bench. I've got the old 5200 and its a tank.
>>76854335Have a rep nighthawk and one of their flat benches. Both are nice
>>76832468>>76832478That's nice.>>76846249>bruhAre you 12?>>76833110Kek>>76834169Are you Pakistani? Why there'd be a mat on the wall
>>76841605>brehs
>>76855609brohan
>>76847669>slides>die
I have these shitty spray painted concrete weights that I made and even though I have extra money I am too cheap to buy real weights, like what's the difference anyways.
>>76845530just get cheap temu ones or something.i got a pair of knockoff ones and they are great.>>76833387go for the hanging one. might shake ur rack a bit if its not bolted nicely or if u dont have good hangers to absorb shock. only annoying part is having to hang it and unhang it, but its less annoying than having to move a giant stand
>>76855596>Are you Pakistani?France, the mat is from Burma>>76855684Main difference is that real weights don't shed dust. Other advantages are: they have better center of mass (my concrete plates would rotate), they are smoother to load/unload, easier to handle. I used concrete plates for 3 years.
>>76855684I have this shitty spray-painted latex pocket pussy I bought off Temu even though I have extra money I am too cheap to buy real pussy, like what's the difference anyways?
Are powerblocks a good place to start for a home gym? I lack space for a barbell and set of plates but would like to begin performing compound lifts at home(as best one can using dumbbells). Thank you.t. Dyel dough boy
>>76857329If you are rich, power blocks are great.If you are poor, go for 1" spinlock setup,get it used online or at used sport good store.
>>76856749you're not supposed to put your dick in the weights bro
Reminder that space is not an issue, like many anons in this thread have shown. I can do everything I need (but of course not everything I want) in a space of 8 square meters. If I ever have the money I'm getting a more compact half-rack with integrated pulleys and putting it against the wall opposite where my current half-rack is.
Home gym sex.
I kind of want to get a kettlebell, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. I already have a bench and adjusting dumbbells, I can probably do most of the conditioning stuff with those right?
>>76859153You can, but it's a lot more fluid and comfortable to clean and snatch with KBs than DBs
>>76858368based and MET pilled. I have exactly the same setup minus the weight tree
>>76857491only power block worth getting is the commercial one. the <$500 ones are garbage. i still can't believe i managed to get past covid madness with blowflex 1090 dumbs and 2080 barby. been wanting to throw them away outside since they take so much space now and i haven't touched them in years.
>>76859681>METkys
>>76832450Just placed an order for this. Been using my amazon flybird bench since i started my home gym during COVID when gyms closed.
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>>76859869That's quite a leap in build quality (and price). Post your gym big boy
>>76859864>>76859869Nice. I opted out of a FID and regret it.
>Bluetooth ain't working I'm dying cuh
anyone in the uk have a home gym on their first floor? How much weight do you have, I worry I might fall through sometimes
Pulled the absolute fuck out of my back 2 days ago moving some heavy appliances out of my old apartment. Build stalled till not in agony.
Rep benches.Nighthawk and the 5000 series flat one.
>>76859869I'd like something nicer but the flybird folds up which I appreciate
Bros, I am lifting.
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>>76860335
>>76859710Keep seething, we'll keep gaining. HGG is just another form of MET. And MET never dies
>ai slop>/hgg/ in all capsnewfag imposters
Can't remember if I've posted recently, but this is what I'm working with these days. Back to all my own equipment, so it is a much more simple setup than I used to have. I'm liking it a whole lot more, though, and I think the only thing I'm thinking about buying next that'd be a substantial upgrade is an adjustable bench, but I don't really even need that. The floor barbell is a for landmine work, by the way. The bar is small and bent, but its nice not having to worry about using a good bar for that stuff.>>76855036Pull day for me, brother
>>76860749I usually use my axle bar for landmine work. Just bought a C2 rower on Offerup for $400 and flipped it for $675 two days later. Checking for used workout equipment all the time has it's advantages.
I want to lift while gaming.3 reps every time I die, 10 reps after each match, etc.What is the best equipment for that?Dumbbells? Resistance bands? Exercise ball?
>>76861127Pull up bar.
>>76860530Post homegym w/ timestamp faggot.Didn't think so.
>>76860404Post homegym w/ timestamp faggot.Didn't think so.
>>76861127rings
>>76860757>+50% flipNot too bad, anon. I'm sure I could make some nice change from doing stuff like that too, but I'm one of those guys who still only uses craigslist for picking up used equipment
>>76860331>>76860335>>76860338Very nice. Your space doesnt look much bigger than mine. Do you do deads in that space between the rack and the wall? Because this makes me want a pulley add-on for my half-rack.
>>76860757I know who all the flippers are in my area. Ain't gonna make a buck off me
>>76832450hmhmhDo I splurge on some of the refurb Kabuki plates Weight it out are selling, or buy some other piece of equipment?Do I buy more pieces for my 1/4 of a Rep 5000 rack mounted to a wall via 2x4's?Do I pre order a Nighthawk leg extension/curl? Is there a decent $400 -$600 cardio option?I'm going cheapo tier, or premium tier, no compromises in between.I am also poor.
>>76864274>decent $400 -$600 cardio optionHeavy bag, stand, and boxing gloves
>>76864278oh, shoot, good idea, can start getting out my ol' handwraps again
>>76864274Spending extra on plates is usually dumb. Ideally you'd buy rubber instead, not just because it's cheaper but you can do more stuff with it. Crumb rubber is fine too as long as you have space on the barbell.I don't know what that means.I never liked leg extensions or curls. My main lower body lifts are back squats and front squats, and RDLs and barbell back extensions.Run outside.
>>76864290>Spending extra on plates is usually dumb. Ideally you'd buy rubber instead, not just because it's cheaper but you can do more stuff with it. Crumb rubber is fine too as long as you have space on the barbell.If I'm going to buy new plates, I might as well get nicest ones, given all of the other plates I own are rusted trash I was given by someone else. Per plate weight for cheaper plates also tends to be highly variable.Rubber plates suck, take up way too much space for what they offer.>I don't know what that means.I have a set of premium uprights held together by a pull up bar mounted to a wall, instead of a full power rack. I could spend my "fun" money to buy more parts for it to build it into more of a stand alone half rack.>I never liked leg extensions or curls.your loss>Run outside.idk where you live, but where I live that's how you get attacked by a dog or get the cops called on you.
>>76864349>get attacked by a dog or get the cops called on youpost hand
>>76864349Rubber plates definitely don't suck. Prices can vary, but I'm pretty damn sure even virgin rubber is cheaper than iron these days. The ones that take up a lot of space are crumb rubber instead of virgin, which is a pain, but you can find thinner 45lb plates from homegrown lifting for $1/lb and some shipping. Assuming US shipping.The cage also isn't something where the more money you spend the better it is. Many cages on amazon are just fine, as long as you get good specs. But yeah turning that into a proper half rack would probably be your best decision. Plate storage on the rack is nice.You should consider back extensions. It's like $100 for the CAP one, it's my favorite hamstring exercise, pick up a weighted barbell from the floor with maximum width grip.Yeah you're definitely in the US, but so am I. I run outside shirtless at night in a more rural area. Never had to deal with cops or dogs. But uhhhhhhh, you could carry a gun while running to solve either of those problems.
>>76864274Do you need more plates i.e. you can lift more than you own? If not money better spent on other items in my opinion. Wire brush attachment and a drill/impact will clean up old plates and then you can spray paint them. I have literally everything I need for my gym but keep finding ways to buy new shit. For example just bought a Rep Double Black Diamond bar in Stainless steel even though I own an OPB & American Barbell Mammoth bar (not to mention a ton of specialty bars - SSB, CB-4, Axle Bar, stud bar, Texas DL bar, Bella bar for the wife, etc.). I guess what I'm saying is, buy what you want even if you don't need it?
>>76864274>nighthawk leg extension/curlThis attachment seemed pretty lackluster compared to the dialed motion one coming out. Would you be better off getting a compact, standalone leg ext/curl?>platesKabukis seem to be going for $3.50/lb wherever I look. I think you can get better deals in the $2.50 range.
>>76864274>>76865226The dialed motion one is scheduled for Q4 2026 (partnered with REP now). If I were OP and wanting that, I'd get a budget/second hand leg curl to resell next year for the dialed motion.Or just commit to the REP version, it's still a good machine.
>>76861170>>76861179he never does
you can check the archive if you want to see my /homegym/
Thoughts on Homegrown Lifting bumper plates? Specifically the hyper-thin 45sI'm thinking of just making all of my 45s bumper plates
>>76867148>>I'm thinking of justI have them and they're great. Most of my plates are from them, their weights were all in spec.
>>76864274>premium tierwhat is that to you?
Do any of you have a "triceps" bar like this one, and do you think it's worth it? Not in terms of money, because it's cheap, but is it actually useful and versatile enough? I already have so much unused shit, I don't want to buy any more that I won't actually use. Currently mostly thinking of using it for hammer curls and triceps extensions.
>>76867740YesNo, unless it's this one
>>76867767I've seen those but I don't really get what makes them better? There must be an obvious reason I just don't see atm.
I have one (1) kettlebell, an ancient hand-me-down elliptical, and a dream
>>76867776You have to experience it
>>76832450What's the minimum amount of equipment for a home gym? In dollar and space termsI'm thinking>pull up bar, free standing>calisthenics rings>weight vest>adjustable dumbbells>running shoes
>>76867932also get a diy pulley system that you can attach to the pull-up bar, they work great and are worth it.
>>76867932lol
>>76867740If you have access to any kind of Swiss bar/football bar/multi-grip, then you can already do everything you can do with this. The type >>76867767 is showing is worth it if you really want/like really specialized attention to triceps. It’s kind of like those super curl bars with the very exaggerated cambers. The trick is finding one that’s relatively cheap while also not being made of flimsy chink tube metal and bad chrome.
Fellas, I am going to lift before I do fork lifts amd 12 oz curls the remainder of the day
happy thanksgiving fellow /homegym/ers
>>76858368nice setup. I have a 60 mm from Megatec when ATX still made that. If I'd buy again I'd probalby get a half rack as well. you can go right from squat to ohp without moving the bar out of the cage which can be tricky in confined spaces and I have two holes in the wall because of that
>>76860021Gotta be careful anon, just because you lift a little bit of weight doesn't mean you are invincible.look at Ronny's dumb ass barely walking with a cane these days.
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>>76867740I got one of those in 50mm. I love it. I'm using it for hammer curls and tri workouts and it brings nice variety to my workouts.
>>76867932How much floor space are we working with here?
