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For all you guys that ave home gyms...
What brands are you using and where are you buying it?
I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....
All help appreciated
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For all you guys that ave home gyms...
What brands are you using and where are you buying it?
I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....
All help appreciated
Power rack, plates, 2 bars, db 10-120, 0-90degree bench, chains, bands, GH raise and you're pretty much set. Machines take up too much room and are pretty much worthless. (not all but most)
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For all you guys that ave home gyms...
What brands are you using and where are you buying it?
I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....
All help appreciated
I have body solid ,powertec and parabody machines, I bought them on craigslist.
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Machines are pretty much worthless.
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Power rack, plates, 2 bars, db 10-120, 0-90degree bench, chains, bands, GH raise and you're pretty much set. Machines take up too much room and are pretty much worthless. (not all but most)
Good setup, and I would include a double pulley for back, delt & arm work, and a stability ball for core work. Too bad my gym has no chains & bands, would love to try them.
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Most of them add no extra value to free weights
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I have body solid ,powertec and parabody machines, I bought them on craigslist.
What are you using for Powertec?
I am liking the half rack and lat pull down attachment...
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What are you using for Powertec?
I am liking the half rack and lat pull down attachment...
I use the powertec just for bench press and shoulder press . I have a Parabody rack with lat attachment.
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A barbell, adjustable dumbells, bench and a power rack good to go..
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Bars are York and Texas Power Bar.
Plates are York and Iron Grip(although I like Ivankos too.), both in kilos and lbs, about 1000lbs worth. Bought second hand.
Bench is York's 5 position commerial one bought on close out for $350.
Squat rack and bench safety rack are Ironmind, mostly because of space right now, but I like the Powertec power rack on the mid-priced end, and the Westside, Legend Fitness, or Elitefts racks on the higher end.
Standard plates and bars are a hodgepodge of various things bought second hand, about another #500-700 pounds worth. If I were to buy a full set of dumbbells I'd go full pairs to #120lbs, then buy a set of extra long dumbbell bars and some loose standard plates for if/when you needed to go heavier.
As far as machines go, I'd buy a plate loaded lat pully system, I think Powertec still offers one on their power rack.
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Cue goodrum pimping his snake oil and shake weights.
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Cue goodrum pimping his snake oil and shake weights.
Please let the trolls sleep
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Please let the trolls sleep
mom?
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mom?
Ya whats upp?
(http://tours.blackmama.com/t1/content/bm_gloria/pics_001/5.jpg)
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This is my set up at my house back in Egypt:
Don't laugh its good for days I can't make it to the gym:
Bowflex Ultimate with 400 lbs resistance
(http://ahmedelattar.com/images/bowflex1.jpg)
(http://ahmedelattar.com/images/Achonbowflex.jpg)
PowerBlocks dumbells up to 90 lbs
(http://www.healthstylesexercise.com/catalog/images/PowerBlock-U-90-Stage-II-dumbbells.jpg)
Selec-Tech Dumbells up to 50 lbs
(http://ahmedelattar.com/images/selectech.jpg)
Also have one of these old Weider Multi-Gyms, something similar to this:
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/productImages/0/2/66611110025502-large-Weider-Pro-9400.jpg)
Plus a small adjustable incline bench with a bar and a treadmill, elliptical, and exercise bike
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Ya whats upp?
(http://tours.blackmama.com/t1/content/bm_gloria/pics_001/5.jpg)
Hahahahahahaha, that's disgusting.
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achmed, what exercises do you use for your huge jew schnozz?
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I have a no name rack with lat, Powertec squat, 2 golds gym dumbbell racks, bunch of free weights and dumbbells, nybarbarbell bench press, some bars and a noratrack treadmill. Most in a workout room, but bench and treadmill in my garage.
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achmed, what exercises do you use for your huge jew schnozz?
lateral nose wing raises
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Gray852.png/250px-Gray852.png)
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Power rack, plates, 2 bars, db 10-120, 0-90degree bench, chains, bands, GH raise and you're pretty much set. Machines take up too much room and are pretty much worthless. (not all but most)
db 10 - 120 must of cost a fortune
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db 10 - 120 must of cost a fortune
It does cost alot but who says you have to buy new, you can get plain hex DB's or even piece the set together. Play it Again sports is good for that. I got my Kettle bells from play it again. Craigs list usually has some good deals as well.
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I had a set of those. (http://ahmedelattar.com/images/selectech.jpg)
they only go to 52.5 >:( >:(
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lateral nose wing raises
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e1/Gray852.png/250px-Gray852.png)
Don't forget the side nasal flares, for high reps, 4 times a week!!!! ;D
I had a set of those. (http://ahmedelattar.com/images/selectech.jpg)
they only go to 52.5 >:( >:(
Yep, thats why I also bought the PowerBlocks which go up to 90 lbs
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Don't forget the side nasal flares, for high reps, 4 times a week!!!! ;D
Yep, thats why I also bought the PowerBlocks which go up to 90 lbs
I dont see a TV anywhere how can you workout in this facility?
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I dont see a TV anywhere how can you workout in this facility?
Good point, and no chicks with glorious glutes on the stairmaster ???
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Ya whats upp?
is that...oh nevermind to easy...
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is that...oh nevermind to easy...
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Yo sweety, don't diss ma mom :(
Kidding, I'm an aryan bastard ;D
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Yo sweety, don't diss ma mom :(
Kidding, I'm an aryan bastard ;D
pics or I'm calling bullshit ;D
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pics or I'm calling bullshit ;D
No, first prove you fuck on the first date
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No, first prove you fuck on the first date
behave whitey
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behave whitey
Yes mom :-[
(http://bravingboys.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/church-boy-400jd2072609.jpg)
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Looking at Ironmaster bench
http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Super-Bench-pr-3.html
Or Powertec
http://www.powertecfitness.com/product.php?id=workbench-utility-bench
Both seem pretty good and I like the face I can add things to each bench, curl, leg extension, dip bar etc...
Thoughts?
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Looking at Ironmaster bench
http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Super-Bench-pr-3.html
Or Powertec
http://www.powertecfitness.com/product.php?id=workbench-utility-bench
Both seem pretty good and I like the face I can add things to each bench, curl, leg extension, dip bar etc...
Thoughts?
I would choose equipment for commercial use. You pay more, but on the long run it's worth the investment, esp when you train heavy for >3 times a week. In case of benches I would choose one with a -30 - 90 degree range. It's hard to find a bench with these specs since most flexible benches don't have a decline option or are far from "professional". I prefer equipment that's "ready to go", no stuff what I need to "reconstruct" before use.
This combined with a solid powerrack, a olympic barbell and a fixed(!) range of dumbbells and you have a good basic setup.
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I would choose equipment for commercial use. You pay more, but on the long run it's worth the investment, esp when you train heavy for >3 times a week. In case of benches I would choose one with a -30 - 90 degree range. It's hard to find a bench with these specs since most flexible benches don't have a decline option or are far from "professional". I prefer equipment that's "ready to go", no stuff what I need to "reconstruct" before use.
This combined with a solid powerrack, a olympic barbell and a fixed(!) range of dumbbells and you have a good basic setup.
This
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So I pulled thr trigger on the Powertec half rack in black, bench and leg extension attachment. The days of going to the gym at all hours not having to come home to a wife and kids is now over.....
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So I pulled thr trigger on the Powertec half rack in black, bench and leg extension attachment. The days of going to the gym at all hours not having to come home to a wife and kids is now over.....
how much?
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So I pulled thr trigger on the Powertec half rack in black, bench and leg extension attachment. The days of going to the gym at all hours not having to come home to a wife and kids is now over.....
From the picture it looks good for non-commercial equipment. Have you tried it before you decided to buy it? The horizontal safety bar looks short on this picture. If this is the case you need to do your squats very close to the rack when you go really heavy without a spotter behind you. I presume that bench isn't attached to the rack?
Anyway, I would still prefer a decent power rack over this.
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how much?
$550 shipped.
Bench isn't attached which is nice. Although petty, I like the built in pull up.
Next purchase will be a lat rack that attached. Leaves a very small footprint otherwise I would have opted for a full cage.
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$550 shipped.
Bench isn't attached which is nice. Although petty, I like the built in pull up.
Next purchase will be a lat rack that attached. Leaves a very small footprint otherwise I would have opted for a full cage.
Thats not a bad price at all...
Silly question though, does that price include bar and some weights?
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I been eyeing nybarbell's rack to replace my current one.
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For all you guys that ave home gyms...
What brands are you using and where are you buying it?
I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....
All help appreciated
Body Solid. You'll have a much wider selection of equipment and its usually going to be at a lower price.
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Body Solid. You'll have a much wider selection of equipment and its usually going to be at a lower price.
get outta here fella,,IF YOU NEED HORMONES I GIVE FREE SAMPLE ONLY BECAUSE I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU YOU GIVE BODYBUILDING BAD NAME,,GET OFF STAGE NOW
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For all you guys that ave home gyms...
What brands are you using and where are you buying it?
I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....
All help appreciated
Just go and buy a cheap weight bench, barbell, dumbells, and lots of plates.
That's all you need.
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Just go and buy a cheap weight bench, barbell, dumbells, and lots of plates.
That's all you need.
barbells, dumbbells, and plates you can be cheap on but don't be cheap on the the weight bench
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barbells, dumbbells, and plates you can be cheap on but don't be cheap on the the weight bench
That's in contradiction with your previous post ::)
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That's in contradiction with your previous post ::)
My previous post had nothing to do with the current one. Not only that, the last thread discussing home gyms, I stated that it would be better to get your weight plates locally because of the cost of shipping.
It doesn't matter if you buy your weight plates used because its not an item with moving parts. Even if the weights are rusted, a little WD-40 and a brush will make them look as good as new. However you need to have a sturdy weight bench so you don't get a serious injury from it collapsing under your weight.
Some people will buy new and some people buy used equipment so if you're going to buy used, then you should know what to get and what not to get.
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For all you guys that ave home gyms...
What brands are you using and where are you buying it?
I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....
All help appreciated
Go on craigslist or backpage, you can find some great deals on free weights. Some people just give the stuff away free (they need the space).
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does it count as a 'home gym' if you live in your car, parked in Golds Gym parking lot?
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My previous post had nothing to do with the current one. Not only that, the last thread discussing home gyms, I stated that it would be better to get your weight plates locally because of the cost of shipping.
It doesn't matter if you buy your weight plates used because its not an item with moving parts. Even if the weights are rusted, a little WD-40 and a brush will make them look as good as new. However you need to have a sturdy weight bench so you don't get a serious injury from it collapsing under your weight.
Some people will buy new and some people buy used equipment so if you're going to buy used, then you should know what to get and what not to get.
Good point about those plates but that's not my point.
You were referring to Body Solid, not a brand with a good reputation on "quality". However this bench looks decent. Too bad it can only -18 degrees decline. That's not "decline" in my book.
(http://www.bodysolid.com/Images/Products/SFID325/600/SFID325_nm_600.jpg)