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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I have none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
(https://li0.rightinthebox.com/images/640x640/202003/szdr1585649638061.jpg?fmt=webp&v=1)
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they will do ,it is what it is...i have dbelss and bands too..have to do something.
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20 JJ
10 push up
20 air squats
1 min plank
Do set 10 consecutive sets.
Or:
200 box step ups holding weight
run 1/2 mile
5 consecutive sets..
Tons of possibilities
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I made a thread on march 8th about Coronavirus stopping you from going to the gym.
So you guys had almost a month to get a home gym set up.
How can you be serious about training when you think a set of rubberbands will do? You're embarrasing.
Get a proper home gym set up and stop living like some 80s aerobics fruitcake.
(https://awfullibrarybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Rubberband-1.jpg)
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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I have none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
(https://li0.rightinthebox.com/images/640x640/202003/szdr1585649638061.jpg?fmt=webp&v=1)
I post all my workouts on Y Board - no gym. Just old school savage stuff
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Bands bah! I do body weight exercises for an hour four days and run outside 3 days a week.
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(https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6146703&d=1377876526)
I couldn't tell you brah. I'm a weightlifter. I only lift weights brah.
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ok thanks for the replies - ill check your thread out Soul Crusher
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Bands bah! I do body weight exercises for an hour four days and run outside 3 days a week.
what about back ??
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what about back ??
Get creative. Get a 5 gallon poland spring water can. The one w the handle. Can do one arm rows - boom!
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what about back ??
pushups
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rubberbands lol...
Who doesn't have a set of weights at home having weightlifting as a hobby.
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My top home excercises
Pullups
Pushup with weights in a backpack
Pistol squats(in a door opening for balance and forced reps)
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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I have none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
(https://li0.rightinthebox.com/images/640x640/202003/szdr1585649638061.jpg?fmt=webp&v=1)
You can't go wrong with Prancercise
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5 gallon Water Cans on Amazon are the shit. Can do anything w them.
https://www.amazon.com/Liter-Heavy-Duty-Water-Container/dp/B001IV8IYA/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=5+gallon+jerry+cans&qid=1586187395&sr=8-14
Second - this one is awesome - I got 100 lbs fitted in mine - lined w a garbage bag. Brute Force or GR sandbags are great too.
https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Team-Fit-SpotFire-Sandbag/dp/B07KX6PNJS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=sandbag+fireteam&qid=1586187489&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFKUU1FREMwVTVPWVkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0Nzg4MTkxSFVDTFdVWFVKNFg1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNTI4NDYzVlJENEtJTEREV0dMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
TRX works great
Lastly - get a sturdy ruck or backpack that can hand a lot of weight.
5.11
GORUCK
Mystery Ranch
Kifaru
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leg workout was great
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If I was stuck in the house and didn't have a rack, etc...., I'd buy a set of #80 - 100lb spinlock dumbbells and keep them in the closet. For training, I'd look at some of the better kettlebell programs or the Javorek Complexes* that were popular in Olympic lifting. Not the most ideal way to train if you're a bodybuilder, but it should supply enough training effect to keep you straight for a few months -
Explaination of the Javorek stuff -
http://www.istvanjavorek.com/page2.html .
It may seem a bit odd, but he's got the resume to back it up - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istvan_Javorek .
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Buy some free weights ya git.
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If I was stuck in the house and didn't have a rack, etc...., I'd buy a set of #80 - 100lb spinlock dumbbells and keep them in the closet. For training, I'd look at some of the better kettlebell programs or the Javorek Complexes* that were popular in Olympic lifting. Not the most ideal way to train if you're a bodybuilder, but it should supply enough training effect to keep you straight for a few months -
Explaination of the Javorek stuff -
http://www.istvanjavorek.com/page2.html .
It may seem a bit odd, but he's got the resume to back it up - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istvan_Javorek .
I actually do not own any free weights, and have been getting alone fine with resistant bands. Elitefitness has great resistant bands. But, if this goes on for months, I may have to purchase some free weights.
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I actually do not own any free weights, and have been getting alone fine with resistant bands. Elitefitness has great resistant bands. But, if this goes on for months, I may have to purchase some free weights.
If it goes on for months you can tie your bands to a tree because you won’t have a place to live.
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If it goes on for months you can tie your bands to a tree because you won’t have a place to live.
Why no place to live? In Oregon we have a temporary no eviction ordinance for the duration of this pandemic. Other states, like Florida, should have something similar. Anyway, if nobody has a job, it make no sense to evict tenants because the place would stay vacant....and home to squatters.
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My top home excercises
Pullups
Pushup with weights in a backpack
Pistol squats(in a door opening for balance and forced reps)
What are pistol squats?
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What are pistol squats?
(https://upl.stack.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/01030000/Pistol-Squat-STACK.jpg)
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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I hwave none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
(https://li0.rightinthebox.com/images/640x640/202003/szdr1585649638061.jpg?fmt=webp&v=1)
I like what you’re doing here.
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rubberbands lol...
Who doesn't have a set of weights at home having weightlifting as a hobby.
People who aren’t hardcore!! Right bro!
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rubberbands lol...
Who doesn't have a set of weights at home having weightlifting as a hobby.
I did, but got rid of them 10 years ago
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I made a thread on march 8th about Coronavirus stopping you from going to the gym.
So you guys had almost a month to get a home gym set up.
How can you be serious about training when you think a set of rubberbands will do? You're embarrasing.
Get a proper home gym set up and stop living like some 80s aerobics fruitcake.
(https://awfullibrarybooks.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Rubberband-1.jpg)
No room Im in a 800 foot condo...
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Buy some free weights ya git.
for 3-4 week ?? plus no room. just a temp solution I need.
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If it goes on for months you can tie your bands to a tree because you won’t have a place to live.
My job is secure no matter how long this goes on for.
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I demand that the topic is changed to Homo Training Ideas ?
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My job is secure no matter how long this goes on for.
Not so fast ,stud
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jun-11-fi-9027-story.html
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Not so fast ,stud
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jun-11-fi-9027-story.html
What the hell?!?!?
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My job is secure no matter how long this goes on for.
undertaker?
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undertaker?
Personal trainer
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Personal trainer
If U live in Manly , you would be training for free in 1 of the outdoor gyms 8)
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Look into exercise assist bands instead of those rubber bands there. The kind people use to assist them in pullups. Those things go up 230lbs of resistance. And cheap too.
I'm lucky that one of my rentals has a fitness center in the building. It isn't great, but better than nothing. A few machines and cable crossovers, dumbells up to 50.
I trained legs today. Did an hour ride on my bike along the beach, then at the fitness center I did :
4 supersets of wall squats 120 second hold followed by a 25 reps on the leg extension machine.
4 sets goblin squats 25 reps, holding two 50lb dumbbells.
4 sets of laying leg curls 15 reps
4 sets of cable deadlifts
Yesterday I worked out at home as my gf wanted to go run (and I don't like running), so I did chest and tris
Chest :
4 sets wide grip push ups 30 reps but only 30 seconds rest in between
4 sets medium grip push ups feet elevated on stool same rep/rest as above
4 sets cross body flyes with bands
6 sets of the "serratus punches" exercises (core work)
Tris
the "duck under" bench move that Jeff C on Athlean X promotes all the time. 4 sets 15 reps
4 sets band kick backs 15 reps.
Let's be honest, no one is going to get jacked off routines like this, but it is better than nothing. Also, you can excuse to play around with different rep and exercise schemes you wouldn't do otherwise. Who knows, you may find out that works better for your body type.
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Look into exercise assist bands instead of those rubber bands there. The kind people use to assist them in pullups. Those things go up 230lbs of resistance. And cheap too.
I'm lucky that one of my rentals has a fitness center in the building. It isn't great, but better than nothing. A few machines and cable crossovers, dumbells up to 50.
I trained legs today. Did an hour ride on my bike along the beach, then at the fitness center I did :
4 supersets of wall squats 120 second hold followed by a 25 reps on the leg extension machine.
4 sets goblin squats 25 reps, holding two 50lb dumbbells.
4 sets of laying leg curls 15 reps
4 sets of cable deadlifts
Yesterday I worked out at home as my gf wanted to go run (and I don't like running), so I did chest and tris
Chest :
4 sets wide grip push ups 30 reps but only 30 seconds rest in between
4 sets medium grip push ups feet elevated on stool same rep/rest as above
4 sets cross body flyes with bands
6 sets of the "serratus punches" exercises (core work)
Tris
the "duck under" bench move that Jeff C on Athlean X promotes all the time. 4 sets 15 reps
4 sets band kick backs 15 reps.
Let's be honest, no one is going to get jacked off routines like this, but it is better than nothing. Also, you can excuse to play around with different rep and exercise schemes you wouldn't do otherwise. Who knows, you may find out that works better for your body type.
Whats the difference? I googled "exercise assist bands" and resistant bands came up.
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Look into exercise assist bands instead of those rubber bands there. The kind people use to assist them in pullups. Those things go up 230lbs of resistance. And cheap too.
cant tell of they have a loop ?? do I need a handle to attach ??
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Whats the difference? I googled "exercise assist bands" and resistant bands came up.
They are more durable and heavy duty. So you can get a greater amount of resistance from them.
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Drapers-Strength-Powerlifting-Stretch-41-inch/dp/B00C35A9DS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=exercise+pull+up+bands+230lb&qid=1586212714&sr=8-2
I have seen bands that go up to 90-230lbs resistant.
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They are more durable and heavy duty. So you can get a greater amount of resistance from them.
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Drapers-Strength-Powerlifting-Stretch-41-inch/dp/B00C35A9DS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=exercise+pull+up+bands+230lb&qid=1586212714&sr=8-2
I have seen bands that go up to 90-230lbs resistant.
can you do curls ? what is to grip ??
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For the heavier resistance bands, many guys just MacGuyver up their own handles using exercise D handles and carabiners -
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/08faa46e-8bd3-4011-9be6-8f2ea527ba2d_1.d8e108743dbb859fce84f60a57de7b28.jpeg?odnWidth=450&odnHeight=450&odnBg=ffffff).
The guys from Elite Fitness / Westside guys usually just loop or step on one end, and grab the raw band -
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I haven't thought of them in years, but Ironmind, who makes the Captains of Crush grippers, sold a few resistance band sets under the brand name Fabled Cables. Here is a a pic of the last model they sold before they discontinued them -
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/MZnBQPkuXya--rOlH53YWFiyyEfOCaW0a9S8T6JhPJ8bmlL44a27W3gNq6CiPgE3CZFVuByCMV1vVOaPUhQep6wAWVGn_WGRoUVaLsuKVED4epWiUb5rY0jRPxUh9ygz-zt68xrzdmZKSdUWqqV4AOyFXN5Z4K7B5Zxd0yY).
While they sort of have a cobbled together look, it might give you an idea on making your own handles. I actually think this design is kind of smart. The soft nylon loop will cause less wear and tear on the bands.
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They are more durable and heavy duty. So you can get a greater amount of resistance from them.
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Drapers-Strength-Powerlifting-Stretch-41-inch/dp/B00C35A9DS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=exercise+pull+up+bands+230lb&qid=1586212714&sr=8-2
I have seen bands that go up to 90-230lbs resistant.
Those are the types I have from Elite Fitness:
(https://www.elitefts.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/a/band-pack-300_1.png)
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can you do curls ? what is to grip ??
Wrap the band around your fist. There are tons of videos on youtube with full workout programs. Go there and watch a few, then determine if it is what you need to get through the next 5-6 weeks.
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Here's a couple of ideas. You can build a great body with body weight exercises. Rangers, Seals, Force Recon, and Special Forces Green Berets earn that title through body weight exercises.
A decent source of information is the book, "Never Gymless" by Ross Enamait. He was a boxer who is big into conditioning with a minimalist approach.
Here's a workout I came up with. It's just basic training.
1. body weight squats ( go deep) (legs)
2. body weight lunges (legs)
3. Stiff leg on one leg deadlift (Stand on one leg try to reach your foot) (legs)
4. pull ups (lats)
5. body weight back rows (Set the bar low and face the ceiling. Put a box under your feet so your more horizontal.) (lats)
6. Push ups (chest and triceps)
7. Push ups with feet elevated for more delt involvement. If you can do hand stand push ups with elevated bars, you're strong. (delt emphasis)
8. Curl grip pull ups (bicep emphasis)
9. diamond push ups or bar tricep bodyweight pushes (triceps emphasis)
10. ab movements like situps, leg raises and crunches
11. Single leg calf raises with knee locked. Finish with two legs calf raises
12. Neck work like bridges front and back with isometric hand pushes to the side.
13. Burpees for conditioning.
14. Lunges jumps switching legs each rep. (Power movement)
15. Finish with a run. Alternate distance, sprints and mid range intervals. If you have heavy bag you use that for upper body power.
Perhaps the simplest method is adjustable dumbbells with a bench with maybe a dip/chin attachment and you are completely in business till the gyms open up. Maybe a $1000 dollar investment. The picture of the guy doing dips is a great invention. It's a dip pull up thing that ratchets to a tree. You can throw it in your trunk and head to a park.
Another thing you can use is something a lot of military guys use. It fits in a little pouch. It's a suspension trainer called TRX. You can hang it from a tree, door or an anchor that you bolt to some solid wood in your house. Many different exercises you can do.
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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I have none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
Get this version. It's 10,20,30,40,50 lbs each. You can combine them together. I got three boxes and also two pull-up bars, one on the top and one on the bottom and I tie the tube around the bar. I can do flies, rows (top and bottom), curls, pushdowns, overhead presses, a dipping type movement. I superset flies with push-ups. The lateral delt and bent over rear delt raises are better than a dumbbell because you have continuous tension and full range of movement.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71UGGqp-WZL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
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rubberbands lol...
Who doesn't have a set of weights at home having weightlifting as a hobby.
I’m too busy parking my cars in the garage to have a home gym. A global pandemic coming around once every 100 years isn’t enough justification for a home gym.
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pushups
LMFAO.
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I’m too busy parking my cars in the garage to have a home gym. A global pandemic coming around once every 100 years isn’t enough justification for a home gym.
Agreed. I prefer the gym to a home gym any day.
A global pandemic is extremely rare. I’ll hold off on buying my own equipment for now.
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Personally, I am doing a Levrone!
No training, proper eating or pinning for however many months this craziness continues. Then when gyms are open, I will blast my balls off and have a rapid transformation! ;D
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Get this version. It's 10,20,30,40,50 lbs each. You can combine them together. I got three boxes and also two pull-up bars, one on the top and one on the bottom and I tie the tube around the bar. I can do flies, rows (top and bottom), curls, pushdowns, overhead presses, a dipping type movement. I superset flies with push-ups. The lateral delt and bent over rear delt raises are better than a dumbbell because you have continuous tension and full range of movement.
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71UGGqp-WZL._AC_SL1500_.jpg)
I use bands for corrective work like rotator cuffs and crossing mid line with the pec muscle. My biggest gripe about rubber bands is the strength curve. Nothing in the beginning and to much at the end. Another problem is bands get weaker quick. They don't retain their resistance. Keep pulling a rubber band and it gets weaker.
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LMFAO.
Your opinion means shit, pedo!
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TRX is a good device
Here's a couple of ideas. You can build a great body with body weight exercises. Rangers, Seals, Force Recon, and Special Forces Green Berets earn that title through body weight exercises.
A decent source of information is the book, "Never Gymless" by Ross Enamait. He was a boxer who is big into conditioning with a minimalist approach.
Here's a workout I came up with. It's just basic training.
1. body weight squats ( go deep) (legs)
2. body weight lunges (legs)
3. Stiff leg on one leg deadlift (Stand on one leg try to reach your foot) (legs)
4. pull ups (lats)
5. body weight back rows (Set the bar low and face the ceiling. Put a box under your feet so your more horizontal.) (lats)
6. Push ups (chest and triceps)
7. Push ups with feet elevated for more delt involvement. If you can do hand stand push ups with elevated bars, you're strong. (delt emphasis)
8. Curl grip pull ups (bicep emphasis)
9. diamond push ups or bar tricep bodyweight pushes (triceps emphasis)
10. ab movements like situps, leg raises and crunches
11. Single leg calf raises with knee locked. Finish with two legs calf raises
12. Neck work like bridges front and back with isometric hand pushes to the side.
13. Burpees for conditioning.
14. Lunges jumps switching legs each rep. (Power movement)
15. Finish with a run. Alternate distance, sprints and mid range intervals. If you have heavy bag you use that for upper body power.
Perhaps the simplest method is adjustable dumbbells with a bench with maybe a dip/chin attachment and you are completely in business till the gyms open up. Maybe a $1000 dollar investment. The picture of the guy doing dips is a great invention. It's a dip pull up thing that ratchets to a tree. You can throw it in your trunk and head to a park.
Another thing you can use is something a lot of military guys use. It fits in a little pouch. It's a suspension trainer called TRX. You can hang it from a tree, door or an anchor that you bolt to some solid wood in your house. Many different exercises you can do.
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Why no place to live? In Oregon we have a temporary no eviction ordinance for the duration of this pandemic. Other states, like Florida, should have something similar. Anyway, if nobody has a job, it make no sense to evict tenants because the place would stay vacant....and home to squatters.
And you believe that! Homelessness will soon soar.
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TRX is a good device
Give me a good old fashioned aquafina bottle, I can do wonders.
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Give me a good old fashioned aquafina bottle, I can do wonders.
;) :D
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Give me a good old fashioned aquafina bottle, I can do wonders.
lol
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I filled a suitcase with enough clothes and things to make it the weight of a dumbbell in the gym and did supersets of one armed bicep curls and behind the neck one armed tricep extensions. The balancing of the suitcase works the stabilizer muscles and forces slow, deliberate reps. Best arm soreness I've had in years. Great workout although probably a bit risky for anyone with shoulder issues. Push-ups of course, and really trying to find an angle that isolates upper chest, a weak point for nearly everybody.
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I’m too busy parking my cars in the garage to have a home gym. A global pandemic coming around once every 100 years isn’t enough justification for a home gym.
For me this would depend on a number of factors. Like you, I prefer to park my car in the garage. If I had a basement, as I once did, I'd set up a small gym there to use when I didn't feel like going out, when there was a snow storm or during a once every 100 year pandemic that shuts us in. There is nothing like the variety of equipment and cardio opportunities in a large commercial gym. Every gym I go to has an Olympic sized pool, a great sauna and steam room. These are expensive things to recreate at home.
I've been considering buying some bands. The X3 Bar Elite from Dr. John Janquish are interesting to me. They aren't cheap though at $550. Does anyone have any experience with these bands and the included accessories? [https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/products/x3-bar/?utm_campaign=Low%20Stock%20Warning%20%28NXmfff%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Never%20bought%20X3%20%28Shopify%20filter%29&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJqb3Nib3JuZTNAY29tY2FzdC5uZXQiLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJMREVzQkEifQ%3D%3D] In addition to bands, a few light dumbbells might be a good idea too. I currently use these mainly to work delts and arms.
(https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/img-gen/pages/x3-bar/who-uses-x3/x3bar-pro-bodybuilders-w360.webp) (https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/img-gen/pages/x3-bar/who-uses-x3/x3bar-pro-mma-fighters-w360.webp) (https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/img-gen/pages/x3-bar/who-uses-x3/x3bar-police-swat-teams-w360.webp)
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you can actually hire homeless people to be your resistance for your home workouts. win-win
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lol
Hey you - I thought we were cool. Ha ha ha ha !
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Your opinion means shit, pedo!
^retard genius^
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I use bands for corrective work like rotator cuffs and crossing mid line with the pec muscle. My biggest gripe about rubber bands is the strength curve. Nothing in the beginning and to much at the end. Another problem is bands get weaker quick. They don't retain their resistance. Keep pulling a rubber band and it gets weaker.
Nah, I've used bands for years for home rehab and the newer ones are way better. Of course, like all things they do start to stretch out but I have bands that I've used for over a decade and they are still good, and you can always adjust the resistance by how far out you stretch them or add more bands. And I've never had one break on me. Also, with the bands that I got last summer to prepare for my knee replacement rehab, I can get them up to 200 lbs of resistance for stiff leg deads. I could go more if I was able as they are hooked up to pullup bars that can handle up to 250 lbs. And the way I have them attached I'm sure it could handle a lot more because the bands are pulling at an angle where it's secure my the notches in the door jam and not straight down like if you were doing a pull up.
Sure beats filling up a suitcase with close or filling up a bucket with junk. I would get those PowerBlock dumbells where they adjust anywhere from 5 to 60 lbs but you can't get them anywhere these days.
Again, this is just temporary makeshift stuff to get me through this horrible situation the Chinese have put us in so I know there will be compromises. But it's still better than nothing.
I hope the rest of you are like me and will never ever forget what the Chinese did and continues to do to this world. Do everything you can to starve that horrible Communist state. Don't be a cheapskate and pay those extra dollars. Don't be a punk and let them do that to us and treat like their little bitches. They want to take over the world and they are getting stronger and stronger. We have to put a stop to this. I know in some cases you have little choice but we have to make a concerted effort not to support this disgusting, thieving, cruel country.
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Nah, I've used bands for years for home rehab and the newer ones are way better. Of course, like all things they do start to stretch out but I have bands that I've used for over a decade and they are still good, and you can always adjust the resistance by how far out you stretch them or add more bands. And I've never had one break on me. Also, with the bands that I got last summer to prepare for my knee replacement rehab, I can get them up to 200 lbs of resistance for stiff leg deads. I could go more if I was able as they are hooked up to pullup bars that can handle up to 250 lbs. And the way I have them attached I'm sure it could handle a lot more because the bands are pulling at an angle where it's secure my the notches in the door jam and not straight down like if you were doing a pull up.
Sure beats filling up a suitcase with close or filling up a bucket with junk. I would get those PowerBlock dumbells where they adjust anywhere from 5 to 60 lbs but you can't get them anywhere these days.
Again, this is just temporary makeshift stuff to get me through this horrible situation the Chinese have put us in so I know there will be compromises. But it's still better than nothing.
I hope the rest of you are like me and will never ever forget what the Chinese did and continues to do to this world. Do everything you can to starve that horrible Communist state. Don't be a cheapskate and pay those extra dollars. Don't be a punk and let them do that to us and treat like their little bitches. They want to take over the world and they are getting stronger and stronger. We have to put a stop to this. I know in some cases you have little choice but we have to make a concerted effort not to support this disgusting, thieving, cruel country.
I’ve become a huge proponent of resistant bands. They have worked great, have not lost any size, and are extremely sore afterward. Actually, with resistant bands, I feel the muscle working better than I do when using free weights. Case in point, stiff arm lat pulldowns. Never really felt them using cables but get a huge pump when using resistant bands.
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I’ve become a huge proponent of resistant bands. They have worked great, have not lost any size, and are extremely sore afterward. Actually, with resistant bands, I feel the muscle working better than I do when using free weights. Case in point, stiff arm lat pulldowns. Never really felt them using cables but get a huge pump when using resistant bands.
It's the continuous tension and not being able to use momentum that you can with free weights. Also, the strength curve match most muscles like presses, pulls, curls, and tri extensions where the resistance increases as you complete the movement. You are stronger at the end of the rep so increasing the resistance as you press or pull makes for a more complete rep. The most obvious is with squats and leg presses. You are very weak at the bottom and relatively so much stronger at the end. That's why people can load tons of weight on the leg press and do partials but if they ever break at 45-degree angle it would come crashing down on them. That's the whole point of using chains. As you life the weight you pick up more links causing more resistance.
But in the case of, say, lateral raises, it's the reverse. You are very strong in the beginning of the movement and very weak at the very top. That's what makes lateral machines and cables so much more superior to dumbbell laterals. At the beginning of the dumbbell laterals there is really no resistance at the beginning of movement on your lateral delts as your arms just hang down to the side. So, with the bands, you have to pick a resistance that is really heavy at the bottom of the movement and then help yourself to the top as your leverage starts to diminish (forced reps). Also, after you've done your set of complete reps do some partials at the bottom Jason Huh style to really get that burn.
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Lots of bodyweight squats (WWF and Japanese wrestlers did these everyday).
Push-ups, regular, incline, fingertip and diamond. And dips. Another pushup I do is I put my palms far back and close together and try to lift myself up and keep my body straight.
Neck bridges. Back, front, and side to side. The back bridge I do mostly for my back muscles, glutes and hamstrings and hold in position for as long as possible instead of moving back and forth.
Body bridge where your feet are flat on the ground and your palms on the ground facing towards you. Works shoulders great and stretches the muscles.
Also high rep calf raises on a step.
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I'm getting a decent workout with some KBs and some parallel bars.
Not the same as the gym but it should keep me ticking over for the next 4-6 weeks.
I am missing being able to do chins though.
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I'm getting a decent workout with some KBs and some parallel bars.
Not the same as the gym but it should keep me ticking over for the next 4-6 weeks.
I am missing being able to do chins though.
That's one exercise I'm really missing, with that I would feel my training is quite complete.
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I'm getting a decent workout with some KBs and some parallel bars.
Not the same as the gym but it should keep me ticking over for the next 4-6 weeks.
I am missing being able to do chins though.
Can do underhanded rows on the parallel bar, no?
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I swear by the Bas Rutten workout CD's - especially the All Around Workout and All Around Fighting. I do at least few times a week.
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Can do underhanded rows on the parallel bar, no?
Yes, I've been doing that and it feels decent, however I really like chins and feel I benefit quite a bit from them.
The parallel bars could be fixed together with a crossbar but I opted against that so I could adjust the angle of the rows and dips. More versatile this way.
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That's one exercise I'm really missing, with that I would feel my training is quite complete.
I know exactly what you mean. I'm only doing:
KB Press;
KB Hammer Curl;
KB Overhead One Arm Extension;
KB Squats;
KB RDLs;
Frog Pumps;
KB Rows;
Inverted Rows;
Weighted Dips; and
Pushups.
Not ideal but it's getting me a reasonable workout.
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Just to give you a story about pull up bars.... a couple years ago a sleep nurse in my department had a son that wanted to join the Marines. He could do the pushups, the situps, the running, etc.. but could not do a single pullup to save his life. Some may say it was due to his bodyweight (170lbs at 17 yo), or because he had not master the "technique" of doing a pull up and was trying to use his biceps too much and not activating the back muscles... whatever.
What this kid did was buy a pull up bar and attach it to his bedroom/bathroom door. Every time he crossed that doorway, he did pullups. Go to the bathroom, do a pull up, leave the bathroom, do a pull up. It took a couple of weeks before he could do a single one that was complete. Months went by and he got better to where he would do 5 or so at time. It doesn't sound like 5 pullups are much... but he was doing 5 reps every single time he went in or out of that door. Had to be about 20 times a day. He made sure he did strict, perfect reps. When it came time for the Marine physical, he was able to bang out what they wanted by loosening is form up too.
I saw this kid before he went away and doing those pull ups each day had a direct affect on his back muscles. They were more developed than anything else.
Just sharing this because some of you may want to try it. Or if you are spending time playing games online, in between matches, do pushups or crunches. There is always something you can do to stay active.
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I’m training harder now. Now training 7 days a week instead of 4. BW workouts 4 days a week and run 3 days a week.
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I’m training harder now. Now training 7 days a week instead of 4. BW workouts 4 days a week and run 3 days a week.
I like to do exercises integrated into my running. when running i slow down touch the floor left & right then on a park bench do tricep dips, Roman chair sit ups. just do it anything.
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It's the continuous tension and not being able to use momentum that you can with free weights. Also, the strength curve match most muscles like presses, pulls, curls, and tri extensions where the resistance increases as you complete the movement. You are stronger at the end of the rep so increasing the resistance as you press or pull makes for a more complete rep. The most obvious is with squats and leg presses. You are very weak at the bottom and relatively so much stronger at the end. That's why people can load tons of weight on the leg press and do partials but if they ever break at 45-degree angle it would come crashing down on them. That's the whole point of using chains. As you life the weight you pick up more links causing more resistance.
But in the case of, say, lateral raises, it's the reverse. You are very strong in the beginning of the movement and very weak at the very top. That's what makes lateral machines and cables so much more superior to dumbbell laterals. At the beginning of the dumbbell laterals there is really no resistance at the beginning of movement on your lateral delts as your arms just hang down to the side. So, with the bands, you have to pick a resistance that is really heavy at the bottom of the movement and then help yourself to the top as your leverage starts to diminish (forced reps). Also, after you've done your set of complete reps do some partials at the bottom Jason Huh style to really get that burn.
Yeah, the momentum is pretty much nil. Even when I try to use super strict form, you always get a little momentum with free weights.
With resistant bands, I almost feel the pump right away.
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Just to give you a story about pull up bars.... a couple years ago a sleep nurse in my department had a son that wanted to join the Marines. He could do the pushups, the situps, the running, etc.. but could not do a single pullup to save his life. Some may say it was due to his bodyweight (170lbs at 17 yo), or because he had not master the "technique" of doing a pull up and was trying to use his biceps too much and not activating the back muscles... whatever.
What this kid did was buy a pull up bar and attach it to his bedroom/bathroom door. Every time he crossed that doorway, he did pullups. Go to the bathroom, do a pull up, leave the bathroom, do a pull up. It took a couple of weeks before he could do a single one that was complete. Months went by and he got better to where he would do 5 or so at time. It doesn't sound like 5 pullups are much... but he was doing 5 reps every single time he went in or out of that door. Had to be about 20 times a day. He made sure he did strict, perfect reps. When it came time for the Marine physical, he was able to bang out what they wanted by loosening is form up too.
I saw this kid before he went away and doing those pull ups each day had a direct affect on his back muscles. They were more developed than anything else.
Just sharing this because some of you may want to try it. Or if you are spending time playing games online, in between matches, do pushups or crunches. There is always something you can do to stay active.
This is actually good advice.
A good pullup "hack" is to squeeze the abs/glutes (no homo) and angle legs forward, almost like a diver. It limits wasted swing, engages the core and actually makes pull ups easier.
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Just to give you a story about pull up bars.... a couple years ago a sleep nurse in my department had a son that wanted to join the Marines. He could do the pushups, the situps, the running, etc.. but could not do a single pullup to save his life. Some may say it was due to his bodyweight (170lbs at 17 yo), or because he had not master the "technique" of doing a pull up and was trying to use his biceps too much and not activating the back muscles... whatever.
What this kid did was buy a pull up bar and attach it to his bedroom/bathroom door. Every time he crossed that doorway, he did pullups. Go to the bathroom, do a pull up, leave the bathroom, do a pull up. It took a couple of weeks before he could do a single one that was complete. Months went by and he got better to where he would do 5 or so at time. It doesn't sound like 5 pullups are much... but he was doing 5 reps every single time he went in or out of that door. Had to be about 20 times a day. He made sure he did strict, perfect reps. When it came time for the Marine physical, he was able to bang out what they wanted by loosening is form up too.
I saw this kid before he went away and doing those pull ups each day had a direct affect on his back muscles. They were more developed than anything else.
Just sharing this because some of you may want to try it. Or if you are spending time playing games online, in between matches, do pushups or crunches. There is always something you can do to stay active.
This is 'greasing the groove'. A great protocol made popular by Pavel.
Now is the perfect time for anyone to do this for chins, dips, pistols or pull-ups.
A fantastic routine for strength.
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Nah, I've used bands for years for home rehab and the newer ones are way better. Of course, like all things they do start to stretch out but I have bands that I've used for over a decade and they are still good, and you can always adjust the resistance by how far out you stretch them or add more bands. And I've never had one break on me. Also, with the bands that I got last summer to prepare for my knee replacement rehab, I can get them up to 200 lbs of resistance for stiff leg deads. I could go more if I was able as they are hooked up to pullup bars that can handle up to 250 lbs. And the way I have them attached I'm sure it could handle a lot more because the bands are pulling at an angle where it's secure my the notches in the door jam and not straight down like if you were doing a pull up.
Sure beats filling up a suitcase with close or filling up a bucket with junk. I would get those PowerBlock dumbells where they adjust anywhere from 5 to 60 lbs but you can't get them anywhere these days.
Again, this is just temporary makeshift stuff to get me through this horrible situation the Chinese have put us in so I know there will be compromises. But it's still better than nothing.
I hope the rest of you are like me and will never ever forget what the Chinese did and continues to do to this world. Do everything you can to starve that horrible Communist state. Don't be a cheapskate and pay those extra dollars. Don't be a punk and let them do that to us and treat like their little bitches. They want to take over the world and they are getting stronger and stronger. We have to put a stop to this. I know in some cases you have little choice but we have to make a concerted effort not to support this disgusting, thieving, cruel country.
Filthy commy bastards
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This is actually good advice.
A good pullup "hack" is to squeeze the abs/glutes (no homo) and angle legs forward, almost like a diver. It limits wasted swing, engages the core and actually makes pull ups easier.
can you post a video of you doing this please?
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Just to give you a story about pull up bars.... a couple years ago a sleep nurse in my department had a son that wanted to join the Marines. He could do the pushups, the situps, the running, etc.. but could not do a single pullup to save his life. Some may say it was due to his bodyweight (170lbs at 17 yo), or because he had not master the "technique" of doing a pull up and was trying to use his biceps too much and not activating the back muscles... whatever.
What this kid did was buy a pull up bar and attach it to his bedroom/bathroom door. Every time he crossed that doorway, he did pullups.
Easiest way to get strong enough to do pull ups with very little equipment is to do inverted rows with body weight. Get a metal bar or at least a reasonably strong broom handle and place it between two chairs. Then lie on your back and pull your chest toward the bar/broom handle. As you get stronger, increase the height and angle.
You'll be doing pull ups at body weight in no time and the method is graduated enough to allow continuous adaptation.
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I hope the rest of you are like me and will never ever forget what the Chinese did and continues to do to this world. Do everything you can to starve that horrible Communist state. Don't be a cheapskate and pay those extra dollars. Don't be a punk and let them do that to us and treat like their little bitches. They want to take over the world and they are getting stronger and stronger. We have to put a stop to this. I know in some cases you have little choice but we have to make a concerted effort not to support this disgusting, thieving, cruel country.
x2 and no homo but if you buy stuff on ebay, be aware that some of these fuckers are saying that they are shipping from within the US, but they aren't. The shit is still coming from China and then to US, AND you are paying a premium thinking that it is coming from within US. Fucking little bat eaters.
*Edit - now instead of saying suck a dick, you say eat a bat.
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x2 and no homo but if you buy stuff on ebay, be aware that some of these fuckers are saying that they are shipping from within the US, but they aren't. The shit is still coming from China and then to US, AND you are paying a premium thinking that it is coming from within US. Fucking little bat eaters.
*Edit - now instead of saying suck a dick, you say eat a bat.
yep- an btw a lot of weights and barbells are made in China. Did notice that a lot of York Barbell stuff is made in Canada (you can see it on their web page) and that's good enough for me. I am actively seeking out US, North American and European manufacturers for things I buy now for home and business becuase I'm disgusted with PRC. Taiwan, by the way, is a great US Ally and PRC hates them- so they are a good source of things too.
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x2 and no homo but if you buy stuff on ebay, be aware that some of these fuckers are saying that they are shipping from within the US, but they aren't. The shit is still coming from China and then to US, AND you are paying a premium thinking that it is coming from within US. Fucking little bat eaters.
*Edit - now instead of saying suck a dick, you say eat a bat.
true i saw a video of a barbell, Olympic bar from china.. opened up the ends it was terrible.
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This is 'greasing the groove'. A great protocol made popular by Pavel.
Now is the perfect time for anyone to do this for chins, dips, pistols or pull-ups.
A fantastic routine for strength.
Gayer than 'greasing the grove'.
But you are right:
https://www.amazon.com/Military-Police-Firefighter-Survival-Guide-ebook/dp/B00NHWBS1I/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=stew+smith+military+police+firefighter&qid=1586375631&s=digital-text&sr=1-2
Best 8 bucks you'll spend.
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All those fucking advancements in aids medicines to keep the likes of that alive? Is it really worth it?
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Yeah, the momentum is pretty much nil. Even when I try to use super strict form, you always get a little momentum with free weights.
With resistant bands, I almost feel the pump right away.
I never bought into the momentum theory. Remember the guy Hutchinson who modified Jones MEDX machines with his own cams for super slow reps? He was all about anti momentum exercise. Jones according to reports was furious he modified his machines and he also was against the super slow preaching of Hutchinson if I have the spelling of his name correct. Guys like Mentzer and Viator all did typical cadence reps for their exercises.
The most important attribute for most sports is power not strength. Where do you see a guy moving in slow motion tackling, throwing a punch or sprinting? No greater speed in the strength world than Olympic lifting. They are exploding through the whole movement. Unless you are using baby weights there is no fear that momentum is robbing your muscle of stimulation. If you are moving ballistically in a bodybuilding exercise up the weight. There are several exercise physiologists the believe in moving the weight not ballistically for bodybuilding type exercises but quickly puts the most stress on a muscle. Of course you can take a light weight and move very slow and it will hurt like a mother. Is this going to help with hypertrophy and athletic transfer? I don't think it's optimal.
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I never bought into the momentum theory. Remember the guy Hutchinson who modified Jones MEDX machines with his own cams for super slow reps? He was all about anti momentum exercise. Jones according to reports was furious he modified his machines and he also was against the super slow preaching of Hutchinson if I have the spelling of his name correct. Guys like Mentzer and Viator all did typical cadence reps for their exercises.
The most important attribute for most sports is power not strength. Where do you see a guy moving in slow motion tackling, throwing a punch or sprinting? No greater speed in the strength world than Olympic lifting. They are exploding through the whole movement. Unless you are using baby weights there is no fear that momentum is robbing your muscle of stimulation. If you are moving ballistically in a bodybuilding exercise up the weight. There are several exercise physiologists the believe in moving the weight not ballistically for bodybuilding type exercises but quickly puts the most stress on a muscle. Of course you can take a light weight and move very slow and it will hurt like a mother. Is this going to help with hypertrophy and athletic transfer? I don't think it's optimal.
Sports performance and stressing a muscle for strength and hypertrophy are entirely different. Momentum, by definition, means you are no longer using pure muscle contraction to move the load. It is a product of the initial explosive force on the load which carries through the rest of the movement. It's like when you throw a baseball the initial force is explosive enough to keep it moving on its own. When you do it, say with a bench press, the initial force on the bar is much greater than the weight of the bar and then gets lighter as the weight movement is aided by momentum. This is not optimal for two reasons: you muscle is not under tension nor contracting under the full force of the weight through the full range of motion and also you are more likely to injure yourself because the initial explosive push puts much more stress on the joints, muscles, and tendons, then if you were deliberately pressing it. Again, it's the difference between pushing your fist against a brick wall as hard as you can and punching the brick wall.
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My band ( 40 - 60 lbs resistance) has been shipped. looking forward to it. Seems like the old machines in that there is zero Resistance in the negative part of an exercise from watching vids.
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Sports performance and stressing a muscle for strength and hypertrophy are entirely different. Momentum, by definition, means you are no longer using pure muscle contraction to move the load. It is a product of the initial explosive force on the load which carries through the rest of the movement. It's like when you throw a baseball the initial force is explosive enough to keep it moving on its own. When you do it, say with a bench press, the initial force on the bar is much greater than the weight of the bar and then gets lighter as the weight movement is aided by momentum. This is not optimal for two reasons: you muscle is not under tension nor contracting under the full force of the weight through the full range of motion and also you are more likely to injure yourself because the initial explosive push puts much more stress on the joints, muscles, and tendons, then if you were deliberately pressing it. Again, it's the difference between pushing your fist against a brick wall as hard as you can and punching the brick wall.
Get a life ::)
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Will be funny to see how many people get the same results with continuous tension and focused home exercises, and realize that all of their reverse, hyper supinated, twisting bicep curl on seat adjusted to a 48 degree angle from a Charles Glass article didn't do shit at all and your biceps are growing the same with focused pull ups.
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Will be funny to see how many people get the same results with continuous tension and focused home exercises, and realize that all of their reverse, hyper supinated, twisting bicep curl on seat adjusted to a 48 degree angle from a Charles Glass article didn't go shit at all and your biceps are growing the same with focused pull ups.
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actually the best way to curl is hammer grip. most natural position.
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At Home Leg Workout with Dr. Dorian Haywood
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At Home Leg Workout with Dr. Dorian Haywood
It's hysterical to think anyone needs these leg exercises explained to them. They are about a basic as you can get. I like doing walking lunges out front of my house. It amuses the neighbors and since I live on a hill, the hill puts a little something extra into the exercise.
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yep- an btw a lot of weights and barbells are made in China. Did notice that a lot of York Barbell stuff is made in Canada (you can see it on their web page) and that's good enough for me. I am actively seeking out US, North American and European manufacturers for things I buy now for home and business becuase I'm disgusted with PRC. Taiwan, by the way, is a great US Ally and PRC hates them- so they are a good source of things too.
York Olympic bars are made in Canada but the plates are all made in China now.
It's impossible for them to be competitive otherwise.
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It's hysterical to think anyone needs these leg exercises explained to them. They are about a basic as you can get. I like doing walking lunges out front of my house. It amuses the neighbors and since I live on a hill, the hill puts a little something extra into the exercise.
disagree with you. not everyone knows what a sissy squat is & also jumping squats are very effective.
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disagree with you. not everyone knows what a sissy squat is & also jumping squats are very effective.
Isn't a sissy squat only for sissies? ;D
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York Olympic bars are made in Canada but the plates are all made in China now.
It's impossible for them to be competitive otherwise.
Man that sucks! The only US based manufacturer I have found so far (after a quick search) is Iron Grip: https://irongrip.com/ (https://irongrip.com/)
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Isn't a sissy squat only for sissies? ;D
Vince Gironda will haunt you :D
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actually the best way to curl is hammer grip. most natural position.
Yep - anytime we pick up something the most natural grip is the hammer position!
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Yep - anytime we pick up something the most natural grip is the hammer position!
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Man that sucks! The only US based manufacturer I have found so far (after a quick search) is Iron Grip: https://irongrip.com/ (https://irongrip.com/)
For barbells, I can only think of these being made in the US now -
Iron Grip
Ivanko (some)
Texas Power Bar
Rogue
Iron Wolfe (these guys were York's high end suppliers)
Kabuki Strength
*York - Maybe the Elite Line, and a few made in Canada as mentioned.
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Plates -
Hi Temp (Bumpers)
Wright Rubber (some Bumpers, marked Wright USA) - https://wright-equipment.com/ .
Rogue - (some Bumpers, rebranded from the above)
Ivanko - some dumbbells, some of the high end bumpers and powerlifting sets might be, but I doubt it.
Iron Grip - still made here, as mentioned.
York - No, but some bumpers and higher end iron are made in Canada.
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The EPA really put a hurting on plate manufacture from the 70's - onward. Most foundries won't handle weights and such (even expensive specialty runs) because the profit isn't worth the set up and investment anymore :(.
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For barbells, I can only think of these being made in the US now -
Iron Grip
Ivanko (some)
Texas Power Bar
Rogue
Iron Wolfe (these guys were York's high end suppliers)
Kabuki Strength
*York - Maybe the Elite Line, and a few made in Canada as mentioned.
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Plates -
Hi Temp (Bumpers)
Wright Rubber (some Bumpers, marked Wright USA) - https://wright-equipment.com/ .
Rogue - (some Bumpers, rebranded from the above)
Ivanko - some dumbbells, some of the high end bumpers and powerlifting sets might be, but I doubt it.
Iron Grip - still made here, as mentioned.
York - No, but some bumpers and higher end iron are made in Canada.
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The EPA really put a hurting on plate manufacture from the 70's - onward. Most foundries won't handle weights and such (even expensive specialty runs) because the profit isn't worth the set up and investment anymore :(.
Great info! Thx
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Will be funny to see how many people get the same results with continuous tension and focused home exercises, and realize that all of their reverse, hyper supinated, twisting bicep curl on seat adjusted to a 48 degree angle from a Charles Glass article didn't go shit at all and your biceps are growing the same with focused pull ups.
Ha! Yes, today I did 6 sets of KB presses, 5 sets of KB hammer curls and 4 sets of KB tricep extensions. Got a great pump and felt like I had a great workout.
Saying that, I miss the experience of going to the gym and the options available to me in the gym that I simply don't have at home. I also don't have a garage so training for me is weather permitting at the minute.
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Isn't a sissy squat only for sissies? ;D
Great way to wreck your knees.
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Get a life ::)
I have a life. Just because I go into subjects that are obviously way over your head doesn't mean you have be so down on yourself. There's always a place in this world for people like you.
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actually the best way to curl is hammer grip. most natural position.
Can you post a picture of your arm showing the effectiveness of the "hammer grip"? They must be huge. Maybe it will convince Phil Heath to use that grip.
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Can you post a picture of your arm showing the effectiveness of the "hammer grip"? They must be huge. Maybe it will convince Phil Heath to use that grip.
I believe he is confusing hammer curls with jerking off.
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I believe he is confusing hammer curls with jerking off.
Ah, well that makes sense.
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I believe he is confusing hammer curls with jerking off.
That is a great forearm builder but you have to swap arms. thinking about symmetry here. no muscle imbalance
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That is a great forearm builder but you have to swap arms. thinking about symmetry here. no muscle imbalance
Still, no pic to prove your lectures.
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Still, no pic to prove your lectures.
cock or anus ?
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cock or anus ?
Gay imagery. What a surprise. At least now we know the real reason you're here.
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Gay imagery. What a surprise. At least now we know the real reason you're here.
cock or anus?
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actually the best way to curl is hammer grip. most natural position.
Why is that?
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John meadows
Nice guy but has narrow shoulders
Never trust a man with short clavicles
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John meadows
Nice guy but has narrow shoulders
Never trust a man with short clavicles
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The original narrow Hebrew
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I see to be able to train most muscle groups properly at home with just some dumbbells, except for hamstrings >:(
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Isn't a sissy squat only for sissies? ;D
Didn't U plan to kill yourself 4 months ago !.
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Didn't U plan to kill yourself 4 months ago !.
You must have me confused with someone else, like maybe yourself (not saying you should...just saying).
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You must have me confused with someone else, like maybe yourself (not saying you should...just saying).
REREAD your own writing !.
Dementia is really getting you ;D
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I dug out my old personal training equipment from when I was training people at their houses. Pilates ball, elastics bands with a door attachment, and a combo push-up and situp bar. I also have a Bowflex Max Trainer. When everything goes back to normal, I plan to clear out my second bedroom that I was using for my home office as I now have one in downtown Greenville, and make it into a personal gym with either a Soloflex, Bowflex Power Pro, or Total Gym. Not going to get any free weights as I want to train safe. Going to get rid of my gym membership to boot as training at home is a lot more efficient.
I have to say that this pandemic has been of a benefit to me. I've saved a ton of money, took advantage of getting that new office at a low price, and I'm getting a lot more stuff done than ever before in terms of wrok
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I dug out my old personal training equipment from when I was training people at their houses. Pilates ball, elastics bands with a door attachment, and a combo push-up and situp bar. I also have a Bowflex Max Trainer. When everything goes back to normal, I plan to clear out my second bedroom that I was using for my home office as I now have one in downtown Greenville, and make it into a personal gym with either a Soloflex, Bowflex Power Pro, or Total Gym. Not going to get any free weights as I want to train safe. Going to get rid of my gym membership to boot as training at home is a lot more efficient.
I have to say that this pandemic has been of a benefit to me. I've saved a ton of money, took advantage of getting that new office at a low price, and I'm getting a lot more stuff done than ever before in terms of wrok
Yeah yeah I bet you’re fatter than ever you dork
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I dug out my old personal training equipment from when I was training people at their houses. Pilates ball, elastics bands with a door attachment, and a combo push-up and situp bar. I also have a Bowflex Max Trainer. When everything goes back to normal, I plan to clear out my second bedroom that I was using for my home office as I now have one in downtown Greenville, and make it into a personal gym with either a Soloflex, Bowflex Power Pro, or Total Gym. Not going to get any free weights as I want to train safe. Going to get rid of my gym membership to boot as training at home is a lot more efficient.
I have to say that this pandemic has been of a benefit to me. I've saved a ton of money, took advantage of getting that new office at a low price, and I'm getting a lot more stuff done than ever before in terms of wrok
Ok I went and googled what total gym, soloflex and bowflex look like and they’re similar to the level of stuff I used at 13 like a York bench and cast iron weights. Actually they’re worse because no real free weights. You’re a bit lazy. You are/never were/have really been serious about training and it shows
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Ok I went and googled what total gym, soloflex and bowflex look like and they’re similar to the level of stuff I used at 13 like a York bench and cast iron weights. Actually they’re worse because no real free weights. You’re a bit lazy. You are/never were/have really been serious about training and it shows
Lol.. you obviously didn't do much research. You can use free weights with a soloflex and a Total Gym. My Total Trainer I used to sell could even take Olympic plates. A Bowflex Power Pro can be upgraded to 410 pounds. However, I won't have any free weights as the resistance available will be more than sufficient. At this point in my life, I'm more concerned with safety when training than an ego boost at using free weights....I've used them throughout my life so I don't give a fuck otherwise. The only exericise you ever get is picking potatoes and running around hiding pots of gold
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I'm riding my old 29er for 2-3 hours every day ............ 8)
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I dug out my old personal training equipment from when I was training people at their houses. Pilates ball, elastics bands with a door attachment, and a combo push-up and situp bar. I also have a Bowflex Max Trainer. When everything goes back to normal, I plan to clear out my second bedroom that I was using for my home office as I now have one in downtown Greenville, and make it into a personal gym with either a Soloflex, Bowflex Power Pro, or Total Gym. Not going to get any free weights as I want to train safe. Going to get rid of my gym membership to boot as training at home is a lot more efficient.
I have to say that this pandemic has been of a benefit to me. I've saved a ton of money, took advantage of getting that new office at a low price, and I'm getting a lot more stuff done than ever before in terms of wrok
Good to hear ! what business is being run from the new office ?
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Good to hear ! what business is being run from the new office ?
Mainly doing the Karatbars thing with Judi under the name The Goodrum Group but I intend to handle all of my other business affairs. It was time to get an established address
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ok
Best resistance bands?
Draper Strenth?
UnderSun?
Some cheap shit amazon stuff?
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I spit my beer all over my computer. "The only exercise you ever get is picking potatoes and running around hiding pots of gold"
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Mainly doing the Karatbars thing with Judi under the name The Goodrum Group but I intend to handle all of my other business affairs. It was time to get an established address
You sell gold? And what or who is Judi?
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ok
Best resistance bands?
Draper Strenth?
UnderSun?
Some cheap shit amazon stuff?
Since you are one of my favorite political posters of all time, I will answer seriously.
I think Rogue has the most quality stuff in general, albeit a bit over priced. I have a set of the "green" ones and a large purple one. I utilize mostly for banded goodmornings and RDLs as a warmup.
I have bought a flat 1/2 inch band from these guys almost 8 years ago and it's still going strong: https://www.ihpproshop.com/jcbands Use for banded tri press downs and chest pull aparts.
I bought a set like this off Amazon, and they are great - set up high/low/medium attacments to wall in basement with a home depot ring screw in thing: https://www.amazon.com/EASTSURE-Resistance-Portable-Exercise-Training/dp/B086XFN4L2/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=K0AG5AQSU9QN&dchild=1&keywords=bodylastics+resistance+bands+set&qid=1586747820&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=bodylastics+re%2Csporting%2C163&sr=1-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzSDNEMExGS1FIMjBGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDQxMzA1RzVCR1hFUDBJVkpLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0Nzg5MjZZOEE1SzNPUDdPVkgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl You can do anything with these - wood choppers, rows, paloff press, basically mimic any conventional exercise and not pay 1000s for a gay bowflex
My next purchase would like be from here, because this guy is a great guy (follow on twitter) and I'd want to help him out. He deadlifts 600 for reps at like 185. Total beast.
https://ironvalleybarbell.net/
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A chin up bar
Push up handles
Bands
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months of lockdown being spent doing high frequency, high volume calisthenics
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many people will realise there's no point wasting time going back and forth to the gym.
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A chin up bar
Push up handles
Bands
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months of lockdown being spent doing high frequency, high volume calisthenics
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many people will realise there's no point wasting time going back and forth to the gym.
If your goal is to be fit that's all you need.
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If your goal is to be fit that's all you need.
unless you're on roids, this is all you need to maintain your weights gains.
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I'm curious on how youre going to put on a lot of mass on your hamstrings with that setup
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I have done this bodyweight workout at various times.
And it is a tough workout each exercise 5 sets of as many reps as you can get
DAY ONE CHEST AND BACK
Push Up
Dip if you can't get many reps use one leg to help out on a chair.
Chin Ups if you can't get many reps use one leg to help out on a chair
Fixed Bar Rows ( pulling from underneth a fixed bar) or with towel off door knob.
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DAY TWO SHOULDERS AND ARMS
Handstand Pushups practice off a chair with knees on in a forward dive position
Floor Lateral Rotations like a side Lateral lifting your body off the ground on one forearm
Fixed Bar Curls underneath the bar the bar has got to be shoulder level lean back on an angle
Fixed Bar Tricep Extensions lowering body to the fixed bar the bar around waist level lean forward on an angle
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DAY THREE LEGS
Free Squats plus Wall Sits until you fallover
Lunge or Step Ups onto the side of a stair case
Hamstring Raise fix your heels under a couch with folded towel under knees and fight your lowering super hard
Single Leg Stiff Legged Deadlift
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ABDOMINALS and CALVES
each workout
Step Calve Raise if you can - just use balance without holding onto anything this somehow does something special
Sit Ups
Leg Raise
ADD in your choice of ten yoga poses working them hard and finish with floor stretching. This is mobility work.
Plus an hour walk three times a week. If your allowed to do that.
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I'm curious on how youre going to put on a lot of mass on your hamstrings with that setup
if you have something you can lean off of, there's a reverse leg raise which works your glutes, hams and lower back.
9.00 in this video
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I'm actually getting excited over the home gym I'm setting up, it's something that I've thought about for a long time.
Finally I will be able to avoid all morons on the gym talking on their phones etc
This will be good for my blood pressure :D
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You sell gold? And what or who is Judi?
Judi, jaguarenterprises, 24k, on Getbig, the one I used to trash for years up here. We decided to team up a few months ago. It's not selling good but a matter of getting people to exchange cash savings for gold saving...which every shaved monkey should be doing
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Judi, jaguarenterprises, 24k, on Getbig, the one I used to trash for years up here. We decided to team up a few months ago. It's not selling good but a matter of getting people to exchange cash savings for gold saving...which every shaved monkey should be doing
Vince, you can bench press me if you run out of weights.
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I'm actually getting excited over the home gym I'm setting up, it's something that I've thought about for a long time.
Finally I will be able to avoid all morons on the gym talking on their phones etc
This will be good for my blood pressure :D
::)
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Vince, you can bench press me if you run out of weights.
As much as the thought of you and Vince benching each other Nick Cage style is enthralling -
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I think you guys should go for the Marvin Elder style dips instead -
(http://www.neckberg.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Dipps%20marvin%20edder.jpg).
(https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=342655&d=1161635108).
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As much as the thought of you and Vince benching each other Nick Cage style is enthralling -
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I think you guys should go for the Marvin Elder style dips instead -
(http://www.neckberg.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Dipps%20marvin%20edder.jpg).
(https://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=342655&d=1161635108).
How do you envision Vince bench pressing me?
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I'm actually getting excited over the home gym I'm setting up, it's something that I've thought about for a long time.
Finally I will be able to avoid all morons on the gym talking on their phones etc
This will be good for my blood pressure :D
yeah right you fat boring fuk...
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How do you envision Vince bench pressing me?
Well since you asked -
Vince, ever the hustler has bought an old red Naugahyde bench* off Craigslist for his new home gym. It's a bit narrow, but it will do when Venom Vince wants to move some real iron. He doesn't have a bar or plates yet, but garage sale season is coming up, and he isn't going to miss those deals, Corona be damned. He'll have his bar and plates soon.
You and Rory are making a surprise trip through the Carolinas. Things at Autozone and Sears are slow, but the Trump stimulus has come through, and now's as good as ever for a vacation, and who's better to visit than the king of kielbasa himself. You secretly lament that you might of wanted to head off to Australia instead, but with the travel ban, it's a no go. Besides with all the deaths, Vince B might be busy with strangers funerals anyway. Such is life.
You arrive at Goodrum's crib early in the evening, it's surprisingly nice, the only sign of life is some fireflies circling the light above Vince's door, and the sound of old school rap echoing deep inside. You and Rory sheepishly decide who's going to knock, you decide you better go first. Your hand edges up to knock.
"Well these are the breaks....". The door opens, and you can finally make out it's Kurtis Blow coming out of the stereo, but no time for that, the man is in front of you. He's glistening with sweat in an emerald sweat shirt with the arms cut off and an old pair of track pants. He's a much larger man in person, and for a moment, you're stunned. Vince is stunned himself, how could two handsome boys wind up on his doorstep? When last he looked Amazon Prime didn't deliver those.
"Vince, sir, I'm SF1900, and this is Rory. You know us from Getbig".
"Well, you boys shouldn't be - " Vince starts to say, but you quickly interrupt. "Sorry Vince, we're just coming down from New York, and figured it would be nice to see a familiar face".
"Well" , Vince says with a quick exhale, "You did come a long way, I guess you could sit a spell." He holds the door open, and you and Rory dart in, no way are you going to miss an opportunity like this. "You can sit there" pointing to a fluffy leather sofa, "The TV works, and you can make yourselves some drinks, but I've got to finish this workout." he says as he heads off.
You can see all Vince's awards on the walls - Vince Goodrum, Certified Personal Trainer, one read. Vince Goodrum, Proprietor of Caliber Fitness Solutions, the next. There were so many certificates and letters on the wall, it was enough to drive a boy or girl dizzy. There was even one proclaiming Vince an accomplished ballroom dancer. Your eye stops on a photo on his desk, it's Vissy and Goodrum in happier times. "Cute couple, huh?" Rory interjects, and with that, the moment is over.
You can't help yourself, and sneak over to the room where Vince is training. It's a bit ramshackle, not like the rest of the place. You can see Vince has moved a bunch of office equipment off to a corner, and is doing Swiss ball crunches in the middle of the room. The stereo is playing EPMD's "Strictly Business" now. You walk in, "Nice place, you got here. Too bad we can't get a workout in, the guys at Getbig would get a kick out of that story."
"Yeah", Vince say jumping up off the ball, "All I got are the bands over there, the ball, and that old thing" pointing to the red weight bench. "The Bowflex is still in pieces, and I don't even have a bar or dumbbells right now. Besides how are you guys going to pay anyway?" noticing Rory now in the doorway. "Everyone who lifts at Vince's pays one way or another".
This was slightly worrying, Vince always had the reputation as a homewrecker, perhaps the rumors were true? What would Rory think? "Relax fellas, I'm just joking, I'm almost done anyway" Vince said chuckling. Say what you want about Vince, he was turning out to be a real pussycat. "Oh, but we've got to get something for Getbig" Rory interjects, "How about you do a tug of war with the bands or something?"
"Or maybe you could bench press me like those guys in the 70's at Venice", you chime in. "We can be like Arnold and Franco".
"I guess I could" Vince said, dragging the old red bench to the middle of the room. "But only one rep, this is silly.'
Vince gets on the bench, and calls you over. You take your shirt off, it might mess up his grip, and hop into his hands. His left goes to your belly, and his right to low on your neck, and his thumb rests between your pecs. This last bit makes you both uncomfortable, and you both stifle a giggle.
"1...., 2...., 3...., 4....., "Boy you sure are heavy" Vince exclaims, but I think I can get ten, 6...., 7...." Right on the 8th rep, a bead of sweat runs off your pec, and lingers in the air before splashing down on Vince's face, he drops you, and you both tumble to the ground.
The room erupts in laughter.
Yay! Rory exclaims.
The End.
(https://images1.americanlisted.com/nlarge/vintage-york-barbell-weight-bench-55-americanlisted_36369401.jpg).
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Vince, you can bench press me if you run out of weights.
Are you sure he can lift you? What if he drops you?
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Well since you asked -
Vince, ever the hustler has bought an old red Naugahyde bench* off Craigslist for his new home gym. It's a bit narrow, but it will do when Venom Vince wants to move some real iron. He doesn't have a bar or plates yet, but garage sale season is coming up, and he isn't going to miss those deals, Corona be damned. He'll have his bar and plates soon.
You and Rory are making a surprise trip through the Carolinas. Things at Autozone and Sears are slow, but the Trump stimulus has come through, and now's as good as ever for a vacation, and who's better to visit than the king of kielbasa himself. You secretly lament that you might of wanted to head off to Australia instead, but with the travel ban, it's a no go. Besides with all the deaths, Vince B might be busy with strangers funerals anyway. Such is life.
You arrive at Goodrum's crib early in the evening, it's surprisingly nice, the only sign of life is some fireflies circling the light above Vince's door, and the sound of old school rap echoing deep inside. You and Rory sheepishly decide who's going to knock, you decide you better go first. Your hand edges up to knock.
"Well these are the breaks....". The door opens, and you can finally make out it's Kurtis Blow coming out of the stereo, but no time for that, the man is in front of you. He's glistening with sweat in an emerald sweat shirt with the arms cut off and an old pair of track pants. He's a much larger man in person, and for a moment, you're stunned. Vince is stunned himself, how could two handsome boys wind up on his doorstep? When last he looked Amazon Prime didn't deliver those.
"Vince, sir, I'm SF1900, and this is Rory. You know us from Getbig".
"Well, you boys shouldn't be - " Vince starts to say, but you quickly interrupt. "Sorry Vince, we're just coming down from New York, and figured it would be nice to see a familiar face".
"Well" , Vince says with a quick exhale, "You did come a long way, I guess you could sit a spell." He holds the door open, and you and Rory dart in, no way are you going to miss an opportunity like this. "You can sit there" pointing to a fluffy leather sofa, "The TV works, and you can make yourselves some drinks, but I've got to finish this workout." he says as he heads off.
You can see all Vince's awards on the walls - Vince Goodrum, Certified Personal Trainer, one read. Vince Goodrum, Proprietor of Caliber Fitness Solutions, the next. There were so many certificates and letters on the wall, it was enough to drive a boy or girl dizzy. There was even one proclaiming Vince an accomplished ballroom dancer. Your eye stops on a photo on his desk, it's Vissy and Goodrum in happier times. "Cute couple, huh?" Rory interjects, and with that, the moment is over.
You can't help yourself, and sneak over to the room where Vince is training. It's a bit ramshackle, not like the rest of the place. You can see Vince has moved a bunch of office equipment off to a corner, and is doing Swiss ball crunches in the middle of the room. The stereo is playing EPMD's "Strictly Business" now. You walk in, "Nice place, you got here. Too bad we can't get a work out in, the guys at Getbig would get a kick out of that story."
"Yeah", Vince say jumping up off the ball, "All I got are the bands over there, the ball, and that old thing" pointing to the red weight bench. "The Bowflex is still in pieces, and I don't even have a bar or dumbbells right now. Besides how are you guys going to pay anyway?" noticing Rory now in the doorway. "Everyone who lifts at Vince's pays one way or another".
This was slightly worrying, Vince always had the reputation as a homewrecker, perhaps the rumors were true? What would Rory think? "Relax fellas, I'm just joking, I'm almost done anyway" Vince said chuckling. Say what you want about Vince, he was turning out to be a real pussycat. "Oh, but we've got to get something for Getbig" Rory interjects, "How about you do a tug of war with the bands or something?"
"Or maybe you could bench press me like those guys in the 70's at Venice", you chime in. "We can be like Arnold and Franco".
"I guess I could" Vince said, dragging the old red bench to the middle of the room. "But only one rep, this is silly.'
Vince gets on the bench, and calls you over. You take your shirt off, it might mess up his grip, and hop into his hands. His left goes to your belly, and his right to low on your neck, and his thumb rests between your pecs. This last bit makes you both uncomfortable, and you both stifle a giggle.
"1...., 2...., 3...., 4....., "Boy you sure are heavy" Vince exclaims, but I think I can get ten, 6...., 7...." Right on the 8th rep, a bead of sweat runs off your pec, and lingers in the air before splashing down on Vince's face, he drops you, and you both tumble to the ground.
The room erupts in laughter.
Yay! Rory exclaims.
The End.
(https://images1.americanlisted.com/nlarge/vintage-york-barbell-weight-bench-55-americanlisted_36369401.jpg).
FFS dude, that was GOOD.
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Well since you asked -
Vince, ever the hustler has bought an old red Naugahyde bench* off Craigslist for his new home gym. It's a bit narrow, but it will do when Venom Vince wants to move some real iron. He doesn't have a bar or plates yet, but garage sale season is coming up, and he isn't going to miss those deals, Corona be damned. He'll have his bar and plates soon.
You and Rory are making a surprise trip through the Carolinas. Things at Autozone and Sears are slow, but the Trump stimulus has come through, and now's as good as ever for a vacation, and who's better to visit than the king of kielbasa himself. You secretly lament that you might of wanted to head off to Australia instead, but with the travel ban, it's a no go. Besides with all the deaths, Vince B might be busy with strangers funerals anyway. Such is life.
You arrive at Goodrum's crib early in the evening, it's surprisingly nice, the only sign of life is some fireflies circling the light above Vince's door, and the sound of old school rap echoing deep inside. You and Rory sheepishly decide who's going to knock, you decide you better go first. Your hand edges up to knock.
"Well these are the breaks....". The door opens, and you can finally make out it's Kurtis Blow coming out of the stereo, but no time for that, the man is in front of you. He's glistening with sweat in an emerald sweat shirt with the arms cut off and an old pair of track pants. He's a much larger man in person, and for a moment, you're stunned. Vince is stunned himself, how could two handsome boys wind up on his doorstep? When last he looked Amazon Prime didn't deliver those.
"Vince, sir, I'm SF1900, and this is Rory. You know us from Getbig".
"Well, you boys shouldn't be - " Vince starts to say, but you quickly interrupt. "Sorry Vince, we're just coming down from New York, and figured it would be nice to see a familiar face".
"Well" , Vince says with a quick exhale, "You did come a long way, I guess you could sit a spell." He holds the door open, and you and Rory dart in, no way are you going to miss an opportunity like this. "You can sit there" pointing to a fluffy leather sofa, "The TV works, and you can make yourselves some drinks, but I've got to finish this workout." he says as he heads off.
You can see all Vince's awards on the walls - Vince Goodrum, Certified Personal Trainer, one read. Vince Goodrum, Proprietor of Caliber Fitness Solutions, the next. There were so many certificates and letters on the wall, it was enough to drive a boy or girl dizzy. There was even one proclaiming Vince an accomplished ballroom dancer. Your eye stops on a photo on his desk, it's Vissy and Goodrum in happier times. "Cute couple, huh?" Rory interjects, and with that, the moment is over.
You can't help yourself, and sneak over to the room where Vince is training. It's a bit ramshackle, not like the rest of the place. You can see Vince has moved a bunch of office equipment off to a corner, and is doing Swiss ball crunches in the middle of the room. The stereo is playing EPMD's "Strictly Business" now. You walk in, "Nice place, you got here. Too bad we can't get a workout in, the guys at Getbig would get a kick out of that story."
"Yeah", Vince say jumping up off the ball, "All I got are the bands over there, the ball, and that old thing" pointing to the red weight bench. "The Bowflex is still in pieces, and I don't even have a bar or dumbbells right now. Besides how are you guys going to pay anyway?" noticing Rory now in the doorway. "Everyone who lifts at Vince's pays one way or another".
This was slightly worrying, Vince always had the reputation as a homewrecker, perhaps the rumors were true? What would Rory think? "Relax fellas, I'm just joking, I'm almost done anyway" Vince said chuckling. Say what you want about Vince, he was turning out to be a real pussycat. "Oh, but we've got to get something for Getbig" Rory interjects, "How about you do a tug of war with the bands or something?"
"Or maybe you could bench press me like those guys in the 70's at Venice", you chime in. "We can be like Arnold and Franco".
"I guess I could" Vince said, dragging the old red bench to the middle of the room. "But only one rep, this is silly.'
Vince gets on the bench, and calls you over. You take your shirt off, it might mess up his grip, and hop into his hands. His left goes to your belly, and his right to low on your neck, and his thumb rests between your pecs. This last bit makes you both uncomfortable, and you both stifle a giggle.
"1...., 2...., 3...., 4....., "Boy you sure are heavy" Vince exclaims, but I think I can get ten, 6...., 7...." Right on the 8th rep, a bead of sweat runs off your pec, and lingers in the air before splashing down on Vince's face, he drops you, and you both tumble to the ground.
The room erupts in laughter.
Yay! Rory exclaims.
The End.
(https://images1.americanlisted.com/nlarge/vintage-york-barbell-weight-bench-55-americanlisted_36369401.jpg).
This brought a tear to my eye. Very beautiful.
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Someone sent me this link :
https://www.imxgine.com/products/home-gyms-cable-pulley-system?fbclid=IwAR1oJT8a1B1YWF7cnANwZf5u9mb6FWx1ZJIqGzHxDywMWS-jFON3EdUQS4g
It seems to be a good piece of equipment for home gyms for doing press downs, lat pulls, etc. I wouldn't actually spend the money on it, but you can see what pieces are needed to make your own.
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Picked up a $27 chin up bar, no screws and sits in door frame, was a bit nervous it would come crashing down but it held.
Current home gym:
Resistance band 40 - 60 lbs resistance
Chin up bar
Cardio - mountain bike or fast pace walk.
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Picked up five resistant bands from elite fitness. Just did an arm workout with them.
Pressdowns
1-arm over head extension
Close grip bench presses
Kickbacks
One arm curls
Concentration curls
Hammer curls
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Wife and I are talking home gym now. I see gyms going out of business.
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Wife and I are talking home gym now. I see gyms going out of business.
NYSC just announced may seek Chapter 11
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NYSC just announced may seek Chapter 11
NYSC has been in financial difficulties for years.
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The concept of designing a home gym becomes much easier when eliminate trying to mimic a commercial gym, and use more of a crossfit box as a guide. (I don't do crossfit).
It also helps to get out of 80s gallon milk jug / zubaz / t michael / musclefag international workout mode.
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Been in financial difficulties for years.
Ironat, want to come over to my bedroom and train with me?
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The concept of designing a home gym becomes much easier when eliminate trying to mimic a commercial gym, and use more of a crossfit box as a guide. (I don't do crossfit).
It also helps to get out of 80s gallon milk jug / zubaz / t michael / musclefag international workout mode.
Yes but it also turns you into a homosexual
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Yes but it also turns you into a homosexual
You're going to make me get rid of you again, aren't you?
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You're going to make me get rid of you again, aren't you?
Again?
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Ironat, want to come over to my bedroom and train with me?
I'm booked through 2030.
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Well since you asked -
Vince, ever the hustler has bought an old red Naugahyde bench* off Craigslist for his new home gym. It's a bit narrow, but it will do when Venom Vince wants to move some real iron. He doesn't have a bar or plates yet, but garage sale season is coming up, and he isn't going to miss those deals, Corona be damned. He'll have his bar and plates soon.
You and Rory are making a surprise trip through the Carolinas. Things at Autozone and Sears are slow, but the Trump stimulus has come through, and now's as good as ever for a vacation, and who's better to visit than the king of kielbasa himself. You secretly lament that you might of wanted to head off to Australia instead, but with the travel ban, it's a no go. Besides with all the deaths, Vince B might be busy with strangers funerals anyway. Such is life.
You arrive at Goodrum's crib early in the evening, it's surprisingly nice, the only sign of life is some fireflies circling the light above Vince's door, and the sound of old school rap echoing deep inside. You and Rory sheepishly decide who's going to knock, you decide you better go first. Your hand edges up to knock.
"Well these are the breaks....". The door opens, and you can finally make out it's Kurtis Blow coming out of the stereo, but no time for that, the man is in front of you. He's glistening with sweat in an emerald sweat shirt with the arms cut off and an old pair of track pants. He's a much larger man in person, and for a moment, you're stunned. Vince is stunned himself, how could two handsome boys wind up on his doorstep? When last he looked Amazon Prime didn't deliver those.
"Vince, sir, I'm SF1900, and this is Rory. You know us from Getbig".
"Well, you boys shouldn't be - " Vince starts to say, but you quickly interrupt. "Sorry Vince, we're just coming down from New York, and figured it would be nice to see a familiar face".
"Well" , Vince says with a quick exhale, "You did come a long way, I guess you could sit a spell." He holds the door open, and you and Rory dart in, no way are you going to miss an opportunity like this. "You can sit there" pointing to a fluffy leather sofa, "The TV works, and you can make yourselves some drinks, but I've got to finish this workout." he says as he heads off.
You can see all Vince's awards on the walls - Vince Goodrum, Certified Personal Trainer, one read. Vince Goodrum, Proprietor of Caliber Fitness Solutions, the next. There were so many certificates and letters on the wall, it was enough to drive a boy or girl dizzy. There was even one proclaiming Vince an accomplished ballroom dancer. Your eye stops on a photo on his desk, it's Vissy and Goodrum in happier times. "Cute couple, huh?" Rory interjects, and with that, the moment is over.
You can't help yourself, and sneak over to the room where Vince is training. It's a bit ramshackle, not like the rest of the place. You can see Vince has moved a bunch of office equipment off to a corner, and is doing Swiss ball crunches in the middle of the room. The stereo is playing EPMD's "Strictly Business" now. You walk in, "Nice place, you got here. Too bad we can't get a workout in, the guys at Getbig would get a kick out of that story."
"Yeah", Vince say jumping up off the ball, "All I got are the bands over there, the ball, and that old thing" pointing to the red weight bench. "The Bowflex is still in pieces, and I don't even have a bar or dumbbells right now. Besides how are you guys going to pay anyway?" noticing Rory now in the doorway. "Everyone who lifts at Vince's pays one way or another".
This was slightly worrying, Vince always had the reputation as a homewrecker, perhaps the rumors were true? What would Rory think? "Relax fellas, I'm just joking, I'm almost done anyway" Vince said chuckling. Say what you want about Vince, he was turning out to be a real pussycat. "Oh, but we've got to get something for Getbig" Rory interjects, "How about you do a tug of war with the bands or something?"
"Or maybe you could bench press me like those guys in the 70's at Venice", you chime in. "We can be like Arnold and Franco".
"I guess I could" Vince said, dragging the old red bench to the middle of the room. "But only one rep, this is silly.'
Vince gets on the bench, and calls you over. You take your shirt off, it might mess up his grip, and hop into his hands. His left goes to your belly, and his right to low on your neck, and his thumb rests between your pecs. This last bit makes you both uncomfortable, and you both stifle a giggle.
"1...., 2...., 3...., 4....., "Boy you sure are heavy" Vince exclaims, but I think I can get ten, 6...., 7...." Right on the 8th rep, a bead of sweat runs off your pec, and lingers in the air before splashing down on Vince's face, he drops you, and you both tumble to the ground.
The room erupts in laughter.
Yay! Rory exclaims.
The End.
(https://images1.americanlisted.com/nlarge/vintage-york-barbell-weight-bench-55-americanlisted_36369401.jpg).
That was awesome,just wish I had made an appearance at vinces home gym.
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That was awesome,just wish I had made an appearance at vinces home gym.
Lots of kielbasa served.
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The Best Barbell Collars
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Here's another one off that guy's site.
But an $800 barbell is the "budget pick"? Right.
In Beverly Hills maybe.
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Good luck trying to buy any weight lifting equipment for your house now. Every thing is sold out.
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Good luck trying to buy any weight lifting equipment for your house now. Every thing is sold out.
Some people have more space at their homes. Apparently there's some stuff available in Germany.
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Good luck trying to buy any weight lifting equipment for your house now. Every thing is sold out.
There's tons of stuff on FB marketplace.
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I set up a pretty decent home gym in my garage
8 weeks ago I had no weights at my house and my garage was full of banker boxes, furniture, old computers, etc..
Everything you see here (including mirrors) was all done in the last 8 weeks
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I set up a pretty decent home gym in my garage
8 weeks ago I had no weights at my house and my garage was full of banker boxes, furniture, old computers, etc..
Everything you see here (including mirrors) was all done in the last 8 weeks
What is that machine on the far right. Can you post a closer view?
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What is that machine on the far right. Can you post a closer view?
I'm at my office so can't take any picss
Here is a video
It was in impulse buy. I liked it because I can do standing calf raises and I have no other way to train calves.
The leverage squat is not bad. I like doing free weight squats first and then I finish up with 3 sets on the leverage squat
I also got this bench (which is under the rack) and a bunch of attachments: chinup bar, dip bar, leg extension/curls
https://www.ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro/
I also have two pairs of these dumbell handles with extended collars
I've only loaded them up to 85lbs so far but they feel totally solid. As good as any dumbbell I've ever used in a gym
https://www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-adjustable-dumbbell-handle-set/
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I'm at my office so can't take any picss
Here is a video
It was in impulse buy. I liked it because I can do standing calf raises and I have no other way to train calves.
The leverage squat is not bad. I like doing free weight squats first and then I finish up with 3 sets on the leverage squat
I also got this bench (which is under the rack) and a bunch of attachments: chinup bar, dip bar, leg extension/curls
https://www.ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro/
I also have two pairs of these dumbell handles with extended collars
I've only loaded them up to 85lbs so far but they feel totally solid. As good as any dumbbell I've ever used in a gym
https://www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-adjustable-dumbbell-handle-set/
The iron masters are excellent / can load to 120 and will feel the same. Best adjustables out there.
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I'm at my office so can't take any picss
Here is a video
It was in impulse buy. I liked it because I can do standing calf raises and I have no other way to train calves.
The leverage squat is not bad. I like doing free weight squats first and then I finish up with 3 sets on the leverage squat
I also got this bench (which is under the rack) and a bunch of attachments: chinup bar, dip bar, leg extension/curls
https://www.ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro/
I also have two pairs of these dumbell handles with extended collars
I've only loaded them up to 85lbs so far but they feel totally solid. As good as any dumbbell I've ever used in a gym
https://www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-adjustable-dumbbell-handle-set/
Hmm, not sure I'd want to get a calf machine but if the squat has a good feel and groove then it might be worth it.
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I set up a pretty decent home gym in my garage
8 weeks ago I had no weights at my house and my garage was full of banker boxes, furniture, old computers, etc..
Everything you see here (including mirrors) was all done in the last 8 weeks
Nice.
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Hmm, not sure I'd want to get a calf machine but if the squat has a good feel and groove then it might be worth it.
a calf machine is just a waste of money. A block of wood & a dumbbell no need for anything else. Donkey calf raises if you´ve a partner. people buy lots of equipment & never use half of it. post pictures of their luxury gym & they look nothing special.
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Hmm, not sure I'd want to get a calf machine but if the squat has a good feel and groove then it might be worth it.
The squat machine is well designed and a good movement. You can get a great range of motion. I like doing them after squats when my back is tired but I still have strength left in my quads. At the gym I prefer doing leg press before squats for sort of the same reason. I can pre-exhaust my quads without tiring out my back and then when I go to squats I can start with 225 and it feels like nothing and I don't feel the need to go any higher than 275.
You can't see it in the photos but I have a landmine wedged between the two weight trees and I've purchase a few specialized handles
This is one of them and it's better than anything at my gym
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a calf machine is just a waste of money. A block of wood & a dumbbell no need for anything else. Donkey calf raises if you´ve a partner. people buy lots of equipment & never use half of it. post pictures of their luxury gym & they look nothing special.
I can spare the money for the convenience and I like standing calf raises and much prefer a machine to dumbbells
Also, it's (obviously) a squat variation as well. If it were just a calf machine I would not have purchased it as I have very limited space
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I can spare the money for the convenience and I like standing calf raises and much prefer a machine to dumbbells
Also, it's (obviously) a squat variation as well. If it were just a calf machine I would not have purchased it as I have very limited space
ok fair one ....still a pussy . barbell squats ..real squats
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ok fair one ....still a pussy . barbell squats ..real squats
yep, I do free weight bb squats first and finish with the leverage squat
It's not as easy as it looks, especially if you go all the way down (but don't rest at the bottom) and then all the way up without locking out
It's constant tension on quads and glutes without stressing out the lower back
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I set up a pretty decent home gym in my garage
8 weeks ago I had no weights at my house and my garage was full of banker boxes, furniture, old computers, etc..
Everything you see here (including mirrors) was all done in the last 8 weeks
Very Nice!!
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yep, I do free weight bb squats first and finish with the leverage squat
It's not as easy as it looks, especially if you go all the way down (but don't rest at the bottom) and then all the way up without locking out
It's constant tension on quads and glutes without stressing out the lower back
well if you´re squating first then going onto another squat variation then you as i wrote don`t squat with any intent. If you squat , barbell squat with reps & weight you will suffer. I think you need to train harder on basics before you think you need lazy machine squats.
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well if you´re squating first then going onto another squat variation then you as i wrote don`t squat with any intent. If you squat , barbell squat with reps & weight you will suffer. I think you need to train harder on basics before you think you need lazy machine squats.
LOL - ok another keyboard warrior
It's no different then doing hacks after squats
As I mentioned, I prefer leg presses prior to squats.
How about this. You do whatever the fuck you want and I'll do the same
deal?
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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I have none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
(https://li0.rightinthebox.com/images/640x640/202003/szdr1585649638061.jpg?fmt=webp&v=1)
:'( :'( :'( :'(
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:'( :'( :'( :'(
but seriously you should read this. https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/sports/phillies/Phillies-prospect-Matt-Imhof-loses-his-right-eye.html
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but seriously you should read this. https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/sports/phillies/Phillies-prospect-Matt-Imhof-loses-his-right-eye.html
I'll meet your bet and raise you three, haha:
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537287/teen-ben-shaw-crushed-after-bench-pressing/ (https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537287/teen-ben-shaw-crushed-after-bench-pressing/)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/gym-goer-died-60kg-barbell-dropped-onto-chest-workout-inquest/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/gym-goer-died-60kg-barbell-dropped-onto-chest-workout-inquest/)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/30/student-dies-weightlifting-accident/95992420/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/30/student-dies-weightlifting-accident/95992420/)
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I set up a pretty decent home gym in my garage
8 weeks ago I had no weights at my house and my garage was full of banker boxes, furniture, old computers, etc..
Everything you see here (including mirrors) was all done in the last 8 weeks
That's an excellent home gym, vastly superior to what I have. I hereby DEMAND Equipmental Equality and invoke the little known and rarely used "Gimme Yo' Shit Act of 2020"!
Not really. I cannot stand your politics but you have superb taste in fitting out a gym. Well done, sir.
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well if you´re squating first then going onto another squat variation then you as i wrote don`t squat with any intent. If you squat , barbell squat with reps & weight you will suffer. I think you need to train harder on basics before you think you need lazy machine squats.
Where do you people come from?
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well if you´re squating first then going onto another squat variation then you as i wrote don`t squat with any intent. If you squat , barbell squat with reps & weight you will suffer. I think you need to train harder on basics before you think you need lazy machine squats.
You sound pretty hardcore. Can you post a pics of your quads so we can see what all that suffering under the squat bar has produced?
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Straw,
When you just talk training you're like a normal person.
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Where do you people come from?
Dubai?
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ok fair one ....still a pussy . barbell squats ..real squats
welcome to the thunderdome fuck face!!!!!!!!!11111111
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LOL - ok another keyboard warrior
It's no different then doing hacks after squats
As I mentioned, I prefer leg presses prior to squats.
How about this. You do whatever the fuck you want and I'll do the same
deal?
Straw be careful, escrima is a bad ass, he told us so.
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I'll meet your bet and raise you three, haha:
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537287/teen-ben-shaw-crushed-after-bench-pressing/ (https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537287/teen-ben-shaw-crushed-after-bench-pressing/)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/gym-goer-died-60kg-barbell-dropped-onto-chest-workout-inquest/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/gym-goer-died-60kg-barbell-dropped-onto-chest-workout-inquest/)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/30/student-dies-weightlifting-accident/95992420/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/30/student-dies-weightlifting-accident/95992420/)
those three incidents could have been avoided with proper safety measures in place knowledgeable spotters[misnomer], safety racks. the other couldn't band broke and knocked the guy's eye out.
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I'll meet your bet and raise you three, haha:
https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537287/teen-ben-shaw-crushed-after-bench-pressing/ (https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a19537287/teen-ben-shaw-crushed-after-bench-pressing/)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/gym-goer-died-60kg-barbell-dropped-onto-chest-workout-inquest/ (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/07/09/gym-goer-died-60kg-barbell-dropped-onto-chest-workout-inquest/)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/30/student-dies-weightlifting-accident/95992420/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/30/student-dies-weightlifting-accident/95992420/)
No one should ever perform heavy barbell bench presses by themselves, doesn't matter how strong you are on the movement.
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When gyms re-open most of the equipment people are buying now will be collecting dust and cobwebs.
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When gyms re-open most of the equipment people are buying now will be collecting dust and cobwebs.
A lot of gyms are not going to re-open.
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When gyms re-open most of the equipment people are buying now will be collecting dust and cobwebs.
many will continue to use their home gyms as many wont re-open, or will do so with silly rules. (book your three 1-hr blocks a week, wear a mask, etc).
new times
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many will continue to use their home gyms as many wont re-open, or will do so with silly rules. (book your three 1-hr blocks a week, wear a mask, etc).
new times
Planet Fitness yes, but there's no way hardcore gyms are going to abide by such rules... when they first re-open maybe, but it won't last.
Normalcy will be back, but it's going to take a while.
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Planet Fitness yes, but there's no way hardcore gyms are going to abide by such rules... when they first re-open maybe, but it won't last.
Normalcy will be back, but it's going to take a while.
yes i mean how the fuck can you train wearing a stupid mask.
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A little north of me is supposedly a gym with no.employees and its open 24 hours you get a access keycard and pay monthly and gtg. Gym of the future imo. In fact, that is how gyms should have always.been
Also friend of mine says newsom going to move the bay area into phase 3 within a week or so. I nearly cried. I was googling this 24 hr gym when he tlld me, fully prepared to drive 2 hours each way to workout. Fantastic news if true.
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Planet Fitness yes, but there's no way hardcore gyms are going to abide by such rules... when they first re-open maybe, but it won't last.
Normalcy will be back, but it's going to take a while.
hardcore gyms are hard to come by these days, most areas have gym that will try to follow silly rules, at least at first
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I'll likely just keep doing upper body in my garage but will likely go to the gym for legs at least a couple of times a month just for the variety
Did Delts, Tris, Bis's, forearms last night and it was a good as any workout I've had at the gym
My gym workouts were 85% free weights so I'm not really missing out on anything by working out at home
Here are a couple more pics of the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro with the Dip and Chin Attachments
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I'll likely just keep doing upper body in my garage but will likely go to the gym for legs at least a couple of times a month just for the variety
Did Delts, Tris, Bis's, forearms last night and it was a good as any workout I've had at the gym
My gym workouts were 85% free weights so I'm not really missing out on anything by working out at home
Here are a couple more pics of the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro with the Dip and Chin Attachments
That's what I'll be doing.
Will go to gym once or twice a week for legs and to use the cable rows, lat pulldowns, triceps pulldowns and other machines.
The rest of my training will be at home, already have a bench, barbell, dumbbells, ez-bar and dip bars.
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I'll likely just keep doing upper body in my garage but will likely go to the gym for legs at least a couple of times a month just for the variety
Did Delts, Tris, Bis's, forearms last night and it was a good as any workout I've had at the gym
My gym workouts were 85% free weights so I'm not really missing out on anything by working out at home
Here are a couple more pics of the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro with the Dip and Chin Attachments
How stable is the pull-up and dip attachment on your bench??
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How stable is the pull-up and dip attachment on your bench??
pretty damn stable
They have two version of this bench and the "pro" version has an extra knob on the side that you can use to tighten it down do it doesn't shake at all and is quite sturdy. Apparently this was a suggestion by people who had purchased the first version of this bench
The one thing I don't like about the bench is that the seat is too low for any kind of seated presses (at least for me)
I have two other benches, both of which adjust and one is perfect for seated presses so it's not a problem
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I'm working on a cable set up.
This is from a company call Spud https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/econo-triceps-and-lat-pulley.html
I have this attached to the chin up bar/cross bar on the half rack
It's a bit too low for pushdowns but it's perfect for bent over tricept extensions
I'm going to attach a hook to the shelves just above the rack and that height should be perfect for pushdown
The chains keep the weight from swinging (I know it's only a matter of time until I crack one of those mirrors)
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Here another landmine attachment and also leg curl/extension attachment for the bench
Can't really say I'm a fan of either one of these things. I don't really care about leg extension but I really wanted the leg curl attachment and it's a single attachment. It's not the greatest leg curl machine ever made but it's better than nothing The land mine attachment is pretty good for stiff leg deadlift variation. Other than that I haven't found much use for it.
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I'm working on a cable set up.
This is from a company call Spud https://www.spud-inc-straps.com/econo-triceps-and-lat-pulley.html
I have this attached to the chin up bar/cross bar on the half rack
It's a bit too low for pushdowns but it's perfect for bent over tricept extensions
I'm going to attach a hook to the shelves just above the rack and that height should be perfect for pushdown
The chains keep the weight from swinging (I know it's only a matter of time until I crack one of those mirrors)
Cool gym ideas
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nice gym straw
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once i heal up, i'll be training at home from now on. several months away i hope.
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A little north of me is supposedly a gym with no.employees and its open 24 hours you get a access keycard and pay monthly and gtg. Gym of the future imo. In fact, that is how gyms should have always.been
Also friend of mine says newsom going to move the bay area into phase 3 within a week or so. I nearly cried. I was googling this 24 hr gym when he tlld me, fully prepared to drive 2 hours each way to workout. Fantastic news if true.
my sister owns a few "barbell clubs" that are essentially just storage units, a rogue package and some industrial fans for a few years now. pay 200 a month, get a key and show up whenever you want
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put a hook on my shelves so now the cable is the perfect height for pushdowns
hoping I don't pull the shelving down on top of my head
behind the rack you can see the wall organizer for all the super bench attachments
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How To Build The Perfect Home Gym
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After I get over this 4 week cold I want to start training again. I got rid of all my equipment years ago so I have none.
What are others doing ?
i am looking at these: all the bands combined take the resistance up to 90 Lbs, attaches to the door as well.
(https://li0.rightinthebox.com/images/640x640/202003/szdr1585649638061.jpg?fmt=webp&v=1)
Just join the rest of the looters and get some exercise by running with some large flat screen TVs .
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Just join the rest of the looters and get some exercise by running with some large flat screen TVs .
Hey CalvinH, I don't see you much anymore. How's the hairline holding up. When are we going to get another pic of you in a department store dressing room?
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I've had this for a bit but was offered a trade for the smith machine version.
(https://i.ibb.co/nnNymr7/C7-C71103-0-EB5-42-EA-9-FA2-5-D8037-A6-DE6-C.jpg)
Rouge bench and some dumbbells (still waiting on some backordered).
(https://i.ibb.co/Jx3Z05R/9-DE3-F3-DE-E49-B-408-F-8-FB6-53-D79-FA18-AF2.jpg)
I have other odds and ends like a rack, bars, plates and may add some more pieces.
Pushing 60 now so don't need a lot to get a good workout and stay in shape.
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I've had this for a bit but was offered a trade for the smith machine version.
(https://i.ibb.co/nnNymr7/C7-C71103-0-EB5-42-EA-9-FA2-5-D8037-A6-DE6-C.jpg)
Rouge bench and some dumbbells (still waiting on some backordered).
(https://i.ibb.co/Jx3Z05R/9-DE3-F3-DE-E49-B-408-F-8-FB6-53-D79-FA18-AF2.jpg)
I have other odds and ends like a rack, bars, plates and may add some more pieces.
Pushing 60 now so don't need a lot to get a good workout and stay in shape.
Nice setup. I have these stupid cars in my garage (I have to park on the street or driveway) and no one is giving that up so I can work out so I don't have any room for gym equipment. Having a home gym would be a dream come true. I would be able to train by myself and not have to wait on people texting or watching TV hogging the machines. Why the hell do they have TVs in the weight room? I can understand in the "cardio" area but not in the weight room. As if these fatsos don't watch enough TV as it is.
But man, do I miss the gym. They're supposed to open on the 19th with restrictions such as reservations and time limits. That means I'm going to have to join another gym and after working out in one then drive across town to finish up at another gym. I think I might have better luck joining a privately owned gym instead of the big chains like 24 (which is the one I go to as it's the closest), UFC, or Power House. Chris Faildo owns in a gym in town and though it's about twenty miles from where I live he probably will be more slack on the rules.
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Hey CalvinH, I don't see you much anymore. How's the hairline holding up. When are we going to get another pic of you in a department store dressing room?
Ron told me if I don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all :'(
My hairline just like your muscles lost that battle long ago.
Dressing rooms are not allowed open where I live >:(
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I've had this for a bit but was offered a trade for the smith machine version.
(https://i.ibb.co/nnNymr7/C7-C71103-0-EB5-42-EA-9-FA2-5-D8037-A6-DE6-C.jpg)
Rouge bench and some dumbbells (still waiting on some backordered).
(https://i.ibb.co/Jx3Z05R/9-DE3-F3-DE-E49-B-408-F-8-FB6-53-D79-FA18-AF2.jpg)
I have other odds and ends like a rack, bars, plates and may add some more pieces.
Pushing 60 now so don't need a lot to get a good workout and stay in shape.
Now just finish those walls and you're all set.
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Ron told me if I don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all :'(
My hairline just like your muscles lost that battle long ago.
Dressing rooms are not allowed open where I live >:(
LOL! You still got it!
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This is all real men need. not pussy machines. ;)
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Nice setup. I have these stupid cars in my garage (I have to park on the street or driveway) and no one is giving that up so I can work out so I don't have any room for gym equipment. Having a home gym would be a dream come true. I would be able to train by myself and not have to wait on people texting or watching TV hogging the machines. Why the hell do they have TVs in the weight room? I can understand in the "cardio" area but not in the weight room. As if these fatsos don't watch enough TV as it is.
But man, do I miss the gym. They're supposed to open on the 19th with restrictions such as reservations and time limits. That means I'm going to have to join another gym and after working out in one then drive across town to finish up at another gym. I think I might have better luck joining a privately owned gym instead of the big chains like 24 (which is the one I go to as it's the closest), UFC, or Power House. Chris Faildo owns in a gym in town and though it's about twenty miles from where I live he probably will be more slack on the rules.
The private gyms are becoming more popular and I believe with all this corona bs boutique type gyms will continue to pop up. I feel for you that's why I wanted to have some options. I didn't show everything but I am close to having all I need. I definitely sped things up when I saw what governors were doing to gym owners.
Now just finish those walls and you're all set.
Walls and ceiling will be done before I add much more. The other side is finished basement.
This is all real men need. not pussy machines. ;)
:D
I have a rack/bar. In some ways you are right but if you have some injuries the machines work well.
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Pushing 60 now so don't need a lot to get a good workout and stay in shape.
Pushing 60 and look better than most here.
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Imagine how many pages this thread would be if the title was Homo Training Ideas ?
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Pushing 60 and look better than most here.
Thanks GA.
I have really pushed down my bf to lowest it has been since I was very young. Def the most vascular I have ever been.
I've been waiting to have surgery for an injury that happened over 40 years ago. :-\. Best to have low bp and be in good shape before any ortho procedure.
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Thanks GA.
I have really pushed down my bf to lowest it has been since I was very young. Def the most vascular I have ever been.
I've been waiting to have surgery for an injury that happened over 40 years ago. :-\. Best to have low bp and be in good shape before any ortho procedure.
Useless without pics -- lol!
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I got on an Ironmaster bench, dumbbell waiting list a while back, looks like its coming soon to be be delivered. i think one of our resident whacky-dems recommended it. straw maybe.
i also have a titan dual-pulley machine coming in July, i managed to get a rogue 1/2 rack w/ spotter arms on CL with a bumper set (300 lbs). Can SQ,a nd bench in this thing.
i wont be going back to gym, gotta book two 1-hr workouts at a time, get temp taken upon entering, and just not being around dummies these days is a blessing to not be around them.
got sixteen 10-lb plates at walmart yesterday for the dumbbells, so 80's and down to 20's I can do. havent gone over 100's for anything in ages anyways.
i did want to wear my new shirt to the gym to get some mad looks though, I may go once since my membership has a little time on it left.
im sure id get some mean, tough angry looks from those tough dems. (shirt courtesy of my VT Strongman league training partner, unsure where he got it).
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The Strongest Barbell Rogue Fitness Makes
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I'm trying to buy this machine to add to my home gym ,I've seen some of them on marketplace for $250
(https://scontent-msp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/99318710_10221316034066762_5757330482635210752_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_sid=3b2858&_nc_ohc=6cvUp3LFl2wAX91dNB_&_nc_ht=scontent-msp1-1.xx&oh=e273d19ea7fceabba1271216c0252df2&oe=5F0789CA)
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I'm trying to buy this machine to add to my home gym ,I've seen some of them on marketplace for $250
(https://scontent-msp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/99318710_10221316034066762_5757330482635210752_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&_nc_sid=3b2858&_nc_ohc=6cvUp3LFl2wAX91dNB_&_nc_ht=scontent-msp1-1.xx&oh=e273d19ea7fceabba1271216c0252df2&oe=5F0789CA)
Looks SpaceAge! (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4121/4894035886_60bc3565d4_b.jpg) I wanted one of these several decades ago and while my post added nothing of worth to this thread (but yours did!) I hope this photo makes up for that. ;D
8-Track Tape Player! One of my brothers has a working one in his garage stereo!
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4121/4894035886_60bc3565d4_b.jpg)
Actually that's pretty sweet , but where the fuck can you buy 8 track tapes
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Actually that's pretty sweet , but where the fuck can you buy 8 track tapes
Garage sales and that Craigs List thing is where my brother gets his. He likes traditional Country and bands like Rush and that group that sings that ridiculous song "Freebird". They're actually okay but I can't recall their name. Frank Sinatra I can remember. Ella Fitzgerald I can remember but that group I cannot, LOL!
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Garage sales and that Craigs List thing is where my brother gets his. He likes traditional Country and bands like Rush and that group that sings that ridiculous song "Freebird". They're actually okay but I can't recall their name. Frank Sinatra I can remember. Ella Fitzgerald I can remember but that group I cannot, LOL!
I see ,.
Lynyrd Skynyrd ?
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I see ,.
Lynyrd Skynyrd ?
That's them! Thx!
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I got on an Ironmaster bench, dumbbell waiting list a while back, looks like its coming soon to be be delivered. i think one of our resident whacky-dems recommended it. straw maybe.
i also have a titan dual-pulley machine coming in July, i managed to get a rogue 1/2 rack w/ spotter arms on CL with a bumper set (300 lbs). Can SQ,a nd bench in this thing.
i wont be going back to gym, gotta book two 1-hr workouts at a time, get temp taken upon entering, and just not being around dummies these days is a blessing to not be around them.
got sixteen 10-lb plates at walmart yesterday for the dumbbells, so 80's and down to 20's I can do. havent gone over 100's for anything in ages anyways.
i did want to wear my new shirt to the gym to get some mad looks though, I may go once since my membership has a little time on it left.
im sure id get some mean, tough angry looks from those tough dems. (shirt courtesy of my VT Strongman league training partner, unsure where he got it).
did you mange to buy anything yesterday over at Ironmaster
I got the notification they were queuing up people and were then going to randomly put them in line when they starting taking orders. The one thing I'm waiting for (they hyperextension attachment) is still backlogged so I didn't even bother. Looks like it was kind of a cluster fuck
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Actually that's pretty sweet , but where the fuck can you buy 8 track tapes
https://www.ebay.ca/b/8-Track-Tape-Lot/618/bn_55186824?norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=706-153696-573490-5&mkcid=2&keyword=&crlp=379906176200_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=dsa-812041002636&adpos=&device=t&mktype=&loc=9000092&poi=&abcId=&cmpgn=6467627252&sitelnk=&adgroupid=80049318640&network=g&matchtype=b&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz4z3BRCgARIsAES_OVc9CjrPIOacavm_hXZCL5LkgHu6FJG5fqL59T2RWNIMUpsQ1DVhfj0aAoKUEALw_wcB
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Matt Greggo: Best GARAGE HOME GYM Equipment | Garage Gym Essentials
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Zac Perna: My Extreme HOME GYM Makeover | Perna Family Edition
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adding some items to my home gym
picked these up on Craigslist for a decent price
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This is all real men need. not pussy machines. ;)
So true. With that set up some of the strongest men on the planet were made.
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Sports performance and stressing a muscle for strength and hypertrophy are entirely different. Momentum, by definition, means you are no longer using pure muscle contraction to move the load. It is a product of the initial explosive force on the load which carries through the rest of the movement. It's like when you throw a baseball the initial force is explosive enough to keep it moving on its own. When you do it, say with a bench press, the initial force on the bar is much greater than the weight of the bar and then gets lighter as the weight movement is aided by momentum. This is not optimal for two reasons: you muscle is not under tension nor contracting under the full force of the weight through the full range of motion and also you are more likely to injure yourself because the initial explosive push puts much more stress on the joints, muscles, and tendons, then if you were deliberately pressing it. Again, it's the difference between pushing your fist against a brick wall as hard as you can and punching the brick wall.
I respectfully disagree with your premise. An Olympic lifter pulling a weight doesn't apply an initial explosion and rides the rest up through momentum. He is pulling as fast as he can through the range of the pull. Even powerlifters try to push the bench as fast as they can. Of course it doesn't move fast because of the weight. Power is the most important attribute in so many sports. It's how fast you can produce that strength. Bet Mayweather couldn't bench 225lbs but could hit harder than a 400lbs bencher because of power. Power and strength are related but it's very possible to be strong with bad power. How many so called power lifters have a poor vertical leap and terrible sprinting speed? You would be hard pressed to find an Olympic lifter with a poor vertical leap and poor short sprinting speed. The difference is power.
The owner of the commercial bodybuilding gym I go to is a martial artist. He owns a dojo right next to his weight gym. He put a heavy bag up in the weight room so he can hit it without leaving to go to his dojo for the bags there. I can't count how many sick benchers hit that bag like an old lady. I vainly say I hit the bag way harder than guys that can out lift me by a huge margin. The difference is power.
I lift in the typical cadence that Arnold, Mentzer, Viator and all the rest. It's not fast and it's not slow. In some exercises like cleans it's all out speed.