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Topic Started: Jul 9 2005, 04:38 PM (493 Views)
TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
I train at home & when i can work out how to do it
then i`ll post some pics,but until then can people
please post pics of their home gyms or their homemade
equipment . :P
Cheers TAT :respect
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WildGorillaMan
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Here's a couple of shots of my basement gym:

home-made 4x8 foot platform:

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my rack and adjustable bench:

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the back corner:

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the ceiling is high enough that I can press standing up, and after those pics were taken I added a pair of 100lb plates, bringing my total to ~720lbs, which gives me something to shoot for.

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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
Nice set up mate :respect ;) :respect
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WildGorillaMan
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Thanks, I'm pretty pleased with it.

My original floorplan called for an 8'x8' platform, with the rack in the alcove, except that there is a giant beam in the ceiling bisecting the alcove that would *just*prohibit the rack, so I compromised on a 4'x8' platform.

In addition I have a nice pair of 2" thickbar DB's, a crap ezbar, and some bands and boards. I'm pretty well kitted out, anything else would simply be gravy.

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Kerry
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Did you buy the platform, or make it yourself?

Nice set up by the way, I am very envious.
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WildGorillaMan
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the platform is simple: two 4x8 sheets of 1" plywood screwed together, with a 4x4 piece screwed into the center on top. The rubber mats are from costco. They come as 3x4', and are in a grid pattern of 1 square foot, so it's easy to cut them.

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ANDY OX
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I was gonna post a pic of my crappy old garage,but its not in the same league as the lovely set up you've posted. :P
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BarrelLifter
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Here's the basement area that is also home to the furnace & water heater. Had to splice together 3 photos to show as much as possible. Kinda the "No Frills" look.

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CdnHulk

Here's a question...how do you guys post photos? I want to show some from Cobourg and Belleville, as well as my home gym...if someone could let me know it would be awesome!!!

-T- :duh
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GrantB
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Timm:

You have to upload your images to a server.

For example, here's a pic that you just sent me:

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Now, all I've done is:
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[IMG]http://www.ontariostrongman.ca/competitions/2005/belleville/images/bw05-ts-log.jpg[/IMG]


You just have to know the address.

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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
Nice set up aswell my man
I`ll post mine when i workput how :duh

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CdnHulk

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Hey guys...just want to make sure it works. If it does, this is most of my home gym.

-T- :duh
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spacemountain2000
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Now you're boring us
I don't have any pics of my garage gym, but I've got a cheap olympic bar with the 250 or so pounds of plates that came with it, 2 sets of bumpers (45 and 25), adjustable bench, set of powerblocks, dip stand (that is somewhat still together), and a power rack.

Here's the rack I have:
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But picture it without the pretty boy, and with a lawn mower box and a weed eater box on top, right under a light up reindeer hanging from the rafters.

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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
Lets ave a crack at this picture thing
MY OLD GYM
:stupid :duh :stupid

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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
my newish gym
:woohoo
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WildGorillaMan
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Barrellifter, that gym of yours is hardcore and sweet.

It's nice to have a wish list of equipment, but honestly, the basics are what pays the bills; rack, bench, platform, lots of plates, a bar and a pair of db handles, and what more do you really need?

Mike the Silverback and I were talking about this when he was over at my place once, and we agreed that you really don't need a load of space or a boatload of gear to be a successful lifter.

Ask Sean or Mike or any of the long-timers from P&B about my progress since I moved into my house, versus when I was Chronic Routine Changing and dicking around with abreviated training in commercial gyms.

That said, here's my wish list for expanding my gym:

1) more bands

2) a nice rock in the 100-150lb range (for cardio)

3) a back extension bench for hypers

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BarrelLifter
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Thanks, I pretty much now have everything I need to train what matters.
A CD/Radio sits on the shelf but I forget to turn it on half the time.
It's a setup that's just enough to turn a old, fat & short guy like me into a strongman.
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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
The only snag i`ve got now is do i need to swap my STANDARD bar & plates
for an OLYMPIC set up. :huh:
My main concern is that a std 7ft bar can`t hold enough weight safely,
the last thing i want is to go down on a squat & the bar bend around me.
Any input welcomed :lift
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BarrelLifter
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Are there any used sporting goods places near you that will buy the old standard weights & bar? Sold mine years ago and then went to a place that sells olympic weights, etc.
If not, take an ad out in the local paper or post notices.
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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
Nowhere at all mate.
If i get my arse in gear & sort some bits & pieces out
i can just about afford to buy Oly stuff b4 i get rid of
my standard stuff.
i`ll put the std stuff in `FREE ADS`.
The real question is do i need it ? :unsure:
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BarrelLifter
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YOU NEED IT!!!!! :bible
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Caber McJock
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I agree
TAT 70, check out some of the equipment (bars, DB handles etc) made by our own Tom Jones (Viking Power). The forums below have info, and you could send him a PM with any questions.
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TAT 70
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i`ll try the vaseline in the sock tonight
Viking you`ve got mail mate ;)
This leaves me with
25k x 2
20k x 12
10k x 10
7.5k x 7
5k x 6
To get rid of
Any offers just p.m. me :P
(I lve in Devon if that helps anyone)
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