Author Topic: for those thinking of starting a home gym (Read 3823 times)

funk51 · « **on:** February 24, 2019, 12:47:06 PM »

rogue just put out a great lever arms unit. get that and a lat machine and you are on your way to a good home gym.

Hypertrophy · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2019, 01:22:07 PM »

Used to have a pretty complete home gym- and then I moved. What a pain so I sold it all. Currently pay $28 a month at a Gold’s Gym. Would never buy another weight ever again!

KSA · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:16:08 PM »

It is not easy to be motivated at home.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:48:21 PM »

I lift at home and a commercial gym. For decades I only lifted at home. If you are really motivated and serious about lifting then lifting at home isn't a problem. The music is always what I like. I never wait for a machine. It's almost zen like in the solitude.

SF1900 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2019, 03:56:47 PM »

Quote from: KSA on February 24, 2019, 03:16:08 PM

It is not easy to be motivated at home.

I think its more easier to stay motivated. You could get a few sets in, take a break, workout later on, go back and forth with ease. I would find that much more simpler and motivating, instead of driving to the gym.

che · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2019, 04:16:03 PM »

I rather workout at home ,open 24/7, no distractions ,no waiting ,play my own music , no shirt , posing between sets.......

KSA · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2019, 04:26:13 PM »

What kind of equipments you have at home ?

el numero uno · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2019, 04:34:55 PM »

Quote from: KSA on February 24, 2019, 03:16:08 PM

It is not easy to be motivated at home.

che · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2019, 04:35:31 PM »

Quote from: KSA on February 24, 2019, 04:26:13 PM

What kind of equipments you have at home ?

Are you talking to me ,stud?

IroNat · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2019, 04:56:07 PM »

That Rogue stuff costs a fortune.

Buy a 300 lb barbell set, some extra plates, a sturdy bench and a $300 squat cage.

Buy used.

Bang, you're done.

What can you do with this?

Squats
Standing presses
Bench presses
Close grip bench
Rows
Pull-ups
Curls
Deadlifts
Power cleans
Cleans
Overhead squats
Pullovers
Calf raises
Hang cleans
Romanian deadlifts
Power jerks
Push presses
Incline press

SF1900 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2019, 05:06:56 PM »

Quote from: IroNat on February 24, 2019, 04:56:07 PM

That Rogue stuff costs a fortune.

Buy a 300 lb barbell set, some extra plates, a sturdy bench and a $300 squat cage.

Buy used.

Bang, you're done.

What can you do with this?

Squats
Standing presses
Bench presses
Close grip bench
Rows
Curls
Deadlifts
Power cleans
Cleans
Overhead squats
Pullovers
Calf raises
Hang cleans
Romanian deadlifts
Power jerks
Push presses
Incline press

I think the machine below, which is a low and high pulley system, would really round out a good home gym. You can do lots of exercises for pretty much every body part.

Bevo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2019, 05:09:19 PM »

I just ask Ronnie if I can work out at his home gym since he’s having spine surgeries often and not using it

Royalty · « **Reply #12 on:** February 24, 2019, 06:25:52 PM »

Working out with those lever arms might be ok for a few workouts, but it would get boring very fast.

RJ DRIVER · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2019, 09:40:01 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on February 24, 2019, 03:56:47 PM

I think its more easier to stay motivated. You could get a few sets in, take a break, workout later on, go back and forth with ease. I would find that much more simpler and motivating, instead of driving to the gym.

This is what I do while taking care of my kids. I’ll do a set then play with the kids for a few minutes, set, repeat. The kids love to come in the garage and watch me work out. So I started teaching them body weight squats. At their age (5 and 3)they think it’s fun, and it’s imprinting on them to live live an active lifestyle. Getting a garage gym was a very worthwhile investment.

Slik · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2019, 11:12:25 AM »

i cant tell from the pic. do those converge too? cool if so

funk51 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2019, 11:35:16 AM »

Quote from: Slik on February 25, 2019, 11:12:25 AM

i cant tell from the pic. do those converge too? cool if so

go on roguefitness.com. they have a video on it's uses.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2019, 08:08:52 PM »

I have this in my home gym.

leg press
leg extension/ leg curl
standing leg curl
squat racks
squat machine
hack machine
dumbbells from 10lbs to 110lbs
Olympic and power bars
regular olympic plates and bumpers
pull up bar
heavy bag
treadmill
calf standing
calf seated
back extension
dipping bars
a good sound system
might have forgotten something.

IroNat · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2019, 03:41:06 AM »

My home gym:

Power rack
Adjustable weight bench
Airdyne
Lat pulldown machine
Seated calf machine
Calf block (homemade)
leg extension/leg curl machine
2000 lbs of weights
4 plate trees
Pull-up bar
Dip bars (homemade)
Olympic bars & collars
Standard bars & collars
Spinlock DB bars
Mats

Bought new: power rack, bench, pull-up bar, dumbbell bars and some plates

Everything else bought used.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2019, 05:12:34 AM »

Always been a home gym trainer, while also going to a good local gym.
Motivation and equipment never an issue.

RJ DRIVER · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2019, 06:09:02 AM »

Quote from: Powerlift66 on February 26, 2019, 05:12:34 AM

Always been a home gym trainer, while also going to a good local gym.
Motivation and equipment never an issue.

That’s impressive! You need some more square footage in there, it’s busting at the seams. I’m jealous of all that equipment. I also go to a local gym 1-2 days a week. It breaks up the monotony.