Not enough weight on machine stack

[sagittal chest]

I try to save time by working out with the machines at the gym in my apartment building,
however there just isn't enough weight to do proper bench presses, rows, etc.
Moving the pin to the bottom of the stack I can still easily pump out about 20 presses, and I'm not a volume trainer.

Does anyone else have this problem?

[Dr Kincaid]

Rocky3 says Try doing it one arm at at time.

[sagittal chest]

Rocky3 says Try doing it one arm at at time.

That's actually a good idea.

Might be awkward but will try

[Simple Simon]

do them slower pausing at the bottom and dont lock out at the top.

[Mr Anabolic]

Join a real gym.

[240 is Back]

Ask the apartment manager to meet you in the weight room.

If female, bang her, and request free weights.
If male, smash his face all over the room, then request free weights.

[Darren Avey]

When i was at a leisure centre gym i built up to the stack on most things quick so i did them 1 limbed. Obv a lot easier on things like leg extensions.

[Simple Simon]

When i was at a leisure centre gym i built up to the stack on most things quick so i did them 1 limbed. Obv a lot easier on things like leg extensions.

Judging by your photos you like like you struggle standing up unaided.

[hrspwr1]

I just pick up the machine and throw it around until I get a good pump.

[Darren Avey]

Judging by your photos you like like you struggle standing up unaided.

Na my balance is good cos im short low cente of gravity and that, i reckon ive got much better balance than lanky fuckers of like 6 feet 7.

[Skorp1o]

Stick a midget on top of the bar/weights

[the trainer]

Look for one of the fat women in your apt building and ask her if you can lift her up to build your muscles.

[sagittal chest]

Lots of sound advices guys 

[d0nny2600]

Lots of sound advices guys 

Super sets and giant sets with the machines that are there. You can get a decent workout with little equipment if you try.

Oh this is getbig...
Try fucking yourself for sets of 6

[DroppingPlates]

Bands

[Man of Steel]

I try to save time by working out with the machines at the gym in my apartment building,
however there just isn't enough weight to do proper bench presses, rows, etc.
Moving the pin to the bottom of the stack I can still easily pump out about 20 presses, and I'm not a volume trainer.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Tell the apartment owner that you're a bodybuilder who posts on Getbig and that you demand quality equipment then strip down to the bedazzled posing thong you'll be wearing and begin the mandatories and quarter turns.

Expect a fully stocked gymnasium in under a week.

You're welcome.

[Viking11]

Teleport yourself and the machines to Jupiter. The weight will increase six told thus rendering that weight stack more than sufficient resistance..

[oldtimer1]

I can't believe I'm posting a serious reply to this but here I go. Get yourself an Ironmaster dumbbell set and super bench. If you have a little lifting knowledge you can work your whole body and never feel you're missing out not going to a gym.  Power blocks and their bench is another option. You can store your stuff in a small corner of your apartment. Ironmaster dumbbells go up to 165 and Powerblock to 120lbs. If this isn't enough weight for you make sure you are doing a complete range of motion.

There are a million routines you can do with these systems depending upon accessories bought. Here's one.

Dumbbell squats 3 x12 ( Hold dumbbells at sides with straps. Squat with upper body upright and sink your butt down. Don't deadlift the weight bent over. Let the weights brush the floor before coming up. I have seen 400lbs squatters that were a mess using 90lbs. dumbbells the way I described.

1.Dumbbell squats 3 x12
2.Dumbbell lunges 3 x12
3. Chins 3 x max reps (dead hang and pull to the upper chest. No partials.)
4. Single Dumbbell rows off a bench
5. Flat dumbbell bench 3 x 10 (go all the way down. If you do half reps in delusion you need a million pound dumbbells.)
6. Incline dumbbell bench or flies 3x10
7. Dumbbell shoulder press 3x8 ( do all the way down in a controlled rep)
8. Dumbbell laterals 3 x 10
9. Weighted dips 3 x 8
10. Dumbbell french press 3x8
11. Dumbbell alternate curls3 x8
12. Concentration curls 3x8
13. Stiff leg deadlift 3x8
14. weighted crunches or what ever ab exercise you want.

Do the routine ideally 3 x a week but two is okay and an occasional one is still going in the right direction. Cardio on days off.

Again there are so many things you can do with a good dumbbell set from different splits to different exercises. Consult a doctor prior too.

[sagittal chest]

I will look in to the bands and Ironmaster set.
Going to try again tonight incorporating some of the advices.

[Icelord]

Ronnie used to hang a 45lb plate on the lat pulldown stack using the pin.

[Grape Ape]

I can't believe I'm posting a serious reply to this but here I go. Get yourself an Ironmaster dumbbell set and super bench.

He's lifting in a shitty apt gym so I'm guessing buying $1,000+ worth of equipment probably isn't on the table.

But I agree with the gist of the purchase for an apt.  I'd also add the GoRuck 80lb sandbag, bands, or a TRX.

[Mr Anabolic]

Teleport yourself and the machines to Jupiter. The weight will increase six told thus rendering that weight stack more than sufficient resistance..

Sorry, no hard surface on that planet... just a lot of gas.

[jude2]

Of course we have this problem.

[240 is Back]

Teleport yourself and the machines to Jupiter. The weight will increase six told thus rendering that weight stack more than sufficient resistance..

Badass answer right there.

On the moon, I can bench 1500 pounds.

[Mawse]

x 2 on the bands, much better than trying to pin a 45 on the stack like a toolbag