Author Topic: Disgusted: Help with non conventional gym environment.... (Read 6530 times)

Alex23 · « **on:** January 15, 2011, 09:59:12 PM »

Recently dedicated half of my 4 car garage and built a home gym; squat rack, dumbell rack, upper and lower pulley, cardio machine, benches for all angles imaginable.

So pretty much everything free weights or pulley based can be done; but yet the workouts are still low key, no drive to stack the weights too much, well except for squats and 1-2-3-4 [plates is the only way to go but the rest, "bah, I'll stop bench at 315lb, shoulder feels funny"...

Am I procrastinating or just not "putting a show" like I maybe I was doing in a commercial gym? How can I stay motivated and not "wonder around" and start "sorting bolts" in the middle of "deadlifting to china"?

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

clued-up · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2011, 10:03:16 PM »

That’s nothing. I have a rusty barbell in my backyard...

Havenbull · « **Reply #2 on:** January 15, 2011, 10:25:01 PM »

why did you stop the commercial gym environement?

Alex23 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2011, 10:35:51 PM »

Quote from: Havenbull on January 15, 2011, 10:25:01 PM

why did you stop the commercial gym environement?

Beacause of the constant treats from guys like you....

How have you been man, i'ts been awhile

Just practicality; wake up at 6:30AM... go downstairs, get on the cardio machine (haha yea right)... do back/biceps before going to work...

Get home at night not having to leave the family "compound" and throw an arm workout when I feel like it; watching listening to what I feel like....

Havenbull · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2011, 10:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Alex23 on January 15, 2011, 10:35:51 PM

Beacause of the constant treats from guys like you....

How have you been man, i'ts been awhile

Just practicality; wake up at 6:30AM... go downstairs, get on the cardio machine (haha yea right)... do back/biceps before going to work...

Get home at night now having to leave the compound and throw an arm workout when I feel like it; watching listening to what I feel like....

I ain't no "treat" kid!!!

you think I'm some sort of lollipop treat you can lick anytime you want... I don't think so!!!

Boost · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:38:58 AM »

Quote from: Alex23 on January 15, 2011, 09:59:12 PM

Am I procrastinating or just not "putting a show" like I maybe I was doing in a commercial gym

Quote from: Alex23 on January 15, 2011, 10:35:51 PM

Get home at night not having to leave the family "compound"

There is a lot of humor in Alex's posts. I don't think many Getbiggers pick up on it.

These two lines are golden

JOHN MATRIX · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:41:31 AM »

throw up a Blue Steel shot alex

Red Hook · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2011, 05:06:16 AM »

You are not missing much in a commercial gym. I recommend having set workout times, the freedom to be able to work out when you want leads to less motivation.

Knowing that you can just go in be garage and crank out a chest work doesn't give you mental edge to really go all out.

A23 can be cool when he is not being a douche

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2011, 05:19:48 AM »

Heat would be a requirement looks cold, maybe a fireplace is in order.

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2011, 05:26:33 AM »

Excellent idea Alex. No more need to be in a gym with others. Plus its a time saver. With that beard you look like a true alpha. Thats your strength to express yourself and get your point across. The POWER of communication. Strong and tactful. Men should grow beards.

hrspwr · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2011, 05:57:42 AM »

get rid of the television.

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2011, 06:20:10 AM »

Quote from: sevastase on January 16, 2011, 05:26:33 AM

Excellent idea Alex. No more need to be in a gym with others. Plus its a time saver. With that beard you look like a true alpha. Thats your strength to express yourself and get your point across. The POWER of communication. Strong and tactful. Men should grow beards.

Like this fine gem?

"1"

slaver · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2011, 10:25:27 AM »

chinup bar for the win!!!

Havenbull · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:54:55 PM »

The in wall speakers are a nice touch... now where's the foam roller?

Bobby · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2011, 12:56:12 PM »

the biggest problem working out at home. It's a dead environment, no people, no nothing, hard to get excited. Although it's great to have some small equipment to be able to do a (extra) arm workout here n there. Your pressing exercises are best done in a regular gym with friends.

che · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:47:46 PM »

Quote from: Alex23 on January 15, 2011, 09:59:12 PM

Recently dedicated half of my 4 car garage and built a home gym; squat rack, dumbell rack, upper and lower pulley, cardio machine, benches for all angles imaginable.

So pretty much everything free weights or pulley based can be done; but yet the workouts are still low key, no drive to stack the weights too much, well except for squats and 1-2-3-4 [plates is the only way to go but the rest, "bah, I'll stop bench at 315lb, shoulder feels funny"...

Am I procrastinating or just not "putting a show" like I maybe I was doing in a commercial gym? How can I stay motivated and not "wonder around" and start "sorting bolts" in the middle of "deadlifting to china"?

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hear you King , it seems like I'm always cleaning or putting things away between sets (I'm getting better now) my wife had the same problem she doesn't work out at home anymore.
My recommendations : loud music , turn off the TV and do not bring your laptop to your gym.

tbombz · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:55:48 PM »

If you wanna lift you wanna lift

You don't wanna lift you don't wanna lift

Ain't no if ands or buts about it

Game Time · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2011, 01:58:42 PM »

Find a training partner, it's more difficult to be lazy when another person is expecting a good workout

SHOULDERS · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:05:22 PM »

Quote from: slaver on January 16, 2011, 10:25:27 AM

chinup bar for the win!!!

4 would be better. one for each chin.

Havenbull · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:54:57 PM »

Best thing about home gyms... is lifting without your shirt on...

shiftedShapes · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:21:08 PM »

try getting a personal trainer, find one who specializes in weight loss and is willing to make house calls. Good Luck!

benchmstr · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:23:11 PM »

i am having a slab poured, and a building built on my property soon for my gym.....fuck the commercial gym...i am done with that shit..

bench

Board_SHERIF · « **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2011, 04:30:45 PM »

post an ad @ craigslist for a training partner - I am sure some twinks will welcome the opportunity to show a bear like you how to shed 80 lbs....after workout instead of cardio you can have a sweaty fuk session

Alex23 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2011, 11:01:30 PM »

I'm a little disappointed Jim hasn't chimed in ... I've heard he's got a home gym we can only dream of... wondering what he thinks is the best way to stay on top!!!

Californica Speed!

Hurricane Beef ! · « **Reply #24 on:** January 17, 2011, 05:48:35 AM »

Can you show us other/more pictures?

THE BEEF

Author Topic: Disgusted: Help with non conventional gym environment.... (Read 6530 times)

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