Garage/Home Gyms

[Ranchhand]

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Damn, brother, I like the layout. Close to mine. But my garage gym is more free weights than machines. Excellent setup you have, great layout for garage space.

 

[Team Gunner]

Damn, brother, I like the layout. Close to mine. But my garage gym is more free weights than machines. Excellent setup you have, great layout for garage space.
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Thanks man! Greatly appreciate the kind words!

Feeling is mutual, really like your layout as well! Great use of space, seems set up Perfect for your goal/ intentions for your needs.

I don’t compete in BB anymore, so my goals have shifted a little. I compete in a niche throwing sport, actually came out of retirement & quite good paying job to focus on training & competitions. Def more of a hybrid power-building style, with a lot of focus on explosive/power & speed movements.

 

[Bigdog727]

Man! You all have some nice set ups at home!

 

[Sterops]

That’s awesome man

 

[hollaatyaboyy1]

Anyone have experience with echo all in one half rack with weight stacks. ?

 

[Team Gunner]

Anyone have experience with echo all in one half rack with weight stacks. ?

Here is a review from Luke’s garage gym.

 

[hollaatyaboyy1]

Here is a review from Luke’s garage gym.

Saw this one that’s why it made me think of getting it

 

[mytreefiddy]

If anybody in South Florida wants some high quality machines reach out to me. Id much rather have someone from this forum grab it then some bobo from Offer Up

Legend Fitness #912 Pin Loaded Leg Curl (150lb weight stack)- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/leg-curl/- $500
Legend Fitness #911 Pin Loaded Leg Extension (200lb weight stack)- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/leg-extension/ - $500
Legend Fitness #3224 Leg Press/Hack Squat Combo- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/leg-press-hack-squat-pl/ - $1000
Legend Fitness #960 Cable Crossover Plus (150 & 200lb weight stack on each side)- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/cable-crossover-plus/ - $1500
Yukon Fitness Smith Machine- $600

Olympic Plates at .75 a pound

 

[mytreefiddy]

BTW i can also arrange delivery. I have the means to ship anywhere in the country.

 

[BCEAGLES44]

This thread is for anyone that has or is looking into putting together a home gym. I got tired of the public gym rat race & people in the early 2000’s. Bought your generic all inclusive functional trainer rack for like $400 and 350lb plate set to start. At the time I had a shack basically that this set in. Less than ideal in the summer time. Terrible actually! Well Katrina blew through the city and wiped that shack setup away.

I drug the machine outside and had it set up out in the backyard. Just open air in the rain, the heat/humidity, and cold. Eventually after a while I rebuilt a nice 20x20 building that would be my new gym. Except this would be air conditioned!!!!! Anyways that’s a lil backstory into my home gym start up.

Fast forward 20 years and I’ve bought many pieces of equipment, tossed some, sold some, etc. Today I’ve pretty much got things situated and I’m able to do any workout a commercial gym offers. Throughout this time period I’ve stumbled upon many websites along the way.

So I wanted to share a list of these websites for anyone interested that heads down this road. Now there’s plenty of big brand name site that aren’t on this list. So if there’s places y’all have utilized and want to share then by all means post em up!

I’ll attach a link for a quickie tour and pics.

Cage

Cage, I have the same seated row as you. Where do you find the best position? Chest pad higher or lower? Whatever I do it just doesn't feel right like the strength curve is off. I like it because it takes up very little space. -BC

 

[cage99]

Cage, I have the same seated row as you. Where do you find the best position? Chest pad higher or lower? Whatever I do it just doesn't feel right like the strength curve is off. I like it because it takes up very little space. -BC

I’m 6’2”, so that’s gonna depend on how long your limbs are ya know. I have the chest pad pretty far out and it allows me to get a really good stretch/pull on my Lats. I play with my grips somewhat depending on my back workouts, but generally use neutral grip. I love that lil machine, and it definitely has a small footprint.

The only issue I have is my ribs healed all janky from when I broke damn near my whole right side of my ribs. I gotta position myself just right from the bottom of the chest pad, it hits my janky ribs and causes intense pain at times. I just gotta situate myself to where it doesn’t hurt to do perform the pulls.

Cage

 

[hollaatyaboyy1]

If anybody in South Florida wants some high quality machines reach out to me. Id much rather have someone from this forum grab it then some bobo from Offer Up

Legend Fitness #912 Pin Loaded Leg Curl (150lb weight stack)- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/leg-curl/- $500
Legend Fitness #911 Pin Loaded Leg Extension (200lb weight stack)- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/leg-extension/ - $500
Legend Fitness #3224 Leg Press/Hack Squat Combo- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/leg-press-hack-squat-pl/ - $1000
Legend Fitness #960 Cable Crossover Plus (150 & 200lb weight stack on each side)- https://www.legendfitness.com/product/cable-crossover-plus/ - $1500
Yukon Fitness Smith Machine- $600

Olympic Plates at .75 a pound

I’m in central

 

[BCEAGLES44]

I’m 6’2”, so that’s gonna depend on how long your limbs are ya know. I have the chest pad pretty far out and it allows me to get a really good stretch/pull on my Lats. I play with my grips somewhat depending on my back workouts, but generally use neutral grip. I love that lil machine, and it definitely has a small footprint.

The only issue I have is my ribs healed all janky from when I broke damn near my whole right side of my ribs. I gotta position myself just right from the bottom of the chest pad, it hits my janky ribs and causes intense pain at times. I just gotta situate myself to where it doesn’t hurt to do perform the pulls.

Cage

Thanks for the reply. I have a 74.5 inch wingspan. Are you doing mainly single arm row or double? I am mainly doing double arm row movements with neutral grip. I think I'm trying to get it to feel like the hammer strength row and for me this one has an odd strength curve. I'm going to have to keep playing with different seat/chest pad configurations.

 

[cage99]

Thanks for the reply. I have a 74.5 inch wingspan. Are you doing mainly single arm row or double? I am mainly doing double arm row movements with neutral grip. I think I'm trying to get it to feel like the hammer strength row and for me this one has an odd strength curve. I'm going to have to keep playing with different seat/chest pad configurations.

I RARELY, use two arms at the same time. I always utilize unilateral movements on this machine. I get a really good stretch personally!!

Cage

 

[BCEAGLES44]

I RARELY, use two arms at the same time. I always utilize unilateral movements on this machine. I get a really good stretch personally!!

Cage

Thanks, Im going to try that out and keep playing with the chest pad and seat height adjustments. maybe that's part of the issue.