Thread: is a home gym worth it?
11-12-2020, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted By Merc009⏩
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11-13-2020, 05:35 AM
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Just have one, Home Gym is the one thing in your life you will never regret.
It's not about money but passion.
DrewDarden and MajorTendonitisare the best example, mirin always.
1. Free (Financially and COVID-wise both)
2. Open 24/7 - 365, anytime.
3. No time loss: You go home and can start the lifting right away.
4. No waiting time for the equipment, especially no need of re-adjusting the load.
5. No distraction: No social chit chat & No need to fake a smile..
6. Music of your own choice.
7. Zero risk for athletes' foot.
8. An immediate shower after w/o,
...and so on.
I train at home here in Tokyo.
I spent most of my time in my study-cum-training room when I am at home. A six-mat* space which is roughly nine feet by twelve feet, where hundreds of books, more than a thousand of DVDs(movie), TV, mynew PC and my training equipment are struggling to find a way to coexist. *a Japanese tatami mat *1.82m?; 37.6 in by 75.2 in*
I also eat and sleep using futon bed in this very room.
Everytime before starting my workout, I have to rearrange my room and other knicks and knacks in order to set up the workout equipments. It usually takes 5 mins. Everytime after my workout, I have to rearrange back my equipment, other tchotchke and chachka. It usually takes more than 5 mins. Tiresome but no other way.
A bench with a leg attachment. I have never bought new equipments aside from a few bars and plates since I bought the ones I currently am using. Those are my heroes!!
A chinning stand: For Weighted Chin-ups *up to BW + 60kg=123 lbs* and Squat *up to 120kg=265 lbs*
The bench and the stand have been my best buddies for the last 35 years. Though had to patch up with duct tape, never once re-tightened the bolts. I'm really proud of them!!
While my humble home gym is a small one, my true field of action is a big one always under the blue sky.
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It's not about money but passion.
DrewDarden and MajorTendonitisare the best example, mirin always.
1. Free (Financially and COVID-wise both)
2. Open 24/7 - 365, anytime.
3. No time loss: You go home and can start the lifting right away.
4. No waiting time for the equipment, especially no need of re-adjusting the load.
5. No distraction: No social chit chat & No need to fake a smile..
6. Music of your own choice.
7. Zero risk for athletes' foot.
8. An immediate shower after w/o,
...and so on.
I train at home here in Tokyo.
I spent most of my time in my study-cum-training room when I am at home. A six-mat* space which is roughly nine feet by twelve feet, where hundreds of books, more than a thousand of DVDs(movie), TV, mynew PC and my training equipment are struggling to find a way to coexist. *a Japanese tatami mat *1.82m?; 37.6 in by 75.2 in*
I also eat and sleep using futon bed in this very room.
Everytime before starting my workout, I have to rearrange my room and other knicks and knacks in order to set up the workout equipments. It usually takes 5 mins. Everytime after my workout, I have to rearrange back my equipment, other tchotchke and chachka. It usually takes more than 5 mins. Tiresome but no other way.
A bench with a leg attachment. I have never bought new equipments aside from a few bars and plates since I bought the ones I currently am using. Those are my heroes!!
A chinning stand: For Weighted Chin-ups *up to BW + 60kg=123 lbs* and Squat *up to 120kg=265 lbs*
The bench and the stand have been my best buddies for the last 35 years. Though had to patch up with duct tape, never once re-tightened the bolts. I'm really proud of them!!
While my humble home gym is a small one, my true field of action is a big one always under the blue sky.
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11-13-2020, 05:49 AM
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It’s well worth it to me. I spent nearly 20 years in commercial and private gyms. Love the benefits of having a gym in my garage.
On my phone so I can’t embed.
https://imgur.com/a/qAd4y3f
On my phone so I can’t embed.
https://imgur.com/a/qAd4y3f
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11-13-2020, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩
You never cease to amaze me . Can’t get over how you’ve trained in that scenario with so few weights, but achieved greatness .Just have one, Home Gym is the one thing in your life you will never regret.
It's not about money but passion.
DrewDarden and MajorTendonitisare the best example, mirin always.
1. Free (Financially and COVID-wise both)
2. Open 24/7 - 365, anytime.
3. No time loss: You go home and can start the lifting right away.
4. No waiting time for the equipment, especially no need of re-adjusting the load.
5. No distraction: No social chit chat & No need to fake a smile..
6. Music of your own choice.
7. Zero risk for athletes' foot.
8. An immediate shower after w/o,
...and so on.
I train at home here in Tokyo.
I spent most of my time in my study-cum-training room when I am at home. A six-mat* space which is roughly nine feet by twelve feet, where hundreds of books, more than a thousand of DVDs(movie), TV, mynew PC and my training equipment are struggling to find a way to coexist. *a Japanese tatami mat *1.82m?; 37.6 in by 75.2 in*
I also eat and sleep using futon bed in this very room.
Everytime before starting my workout, I have to rearrange my room and other knicks and knacks in order to set up the workout equipments. It usually takes 5 mins. Everytime after my workout, I have to rearrange back my equipment, other tchotchke and chachka. It usually takes more than 5 mins. Tiresome but no other way.
A bench with a leg attachment. I have never bought new equipments aside from a few bars and plates since I bought the ones I currently am using. Those are my heroes!!
A chinning stand: For Weighted Chin-ups *up to BW + 60kg=123 lbs* and Squat *up to 120kg=265 lbs*
The bench and the stand have been my best buddies for the last 35 years. Though had to patch up with duct tape, never once re-tightened the bolts. I'm really proud of them!!
While my humble home gym is a small one, my true field of action is a big one always under the blue sky.
Attachment 9281261
It's not about money but passion.
DrewDarden and MajorTendonitisare the best example, mirin always.
1. Free (Financially and COVID-wise both)
2. Open 24/7 - 365, anytime.
3. No time loss: You go home and can start the lifting right away.
4. No waiting time for the equipment, especially no need of re-adjusting the load.
5. No distraction: No social chit chat & No need to fake a smile..
6. Music of your own choice.
7. Zero risk for athletes' foot.
8. An immediate shower after w/o,
...and so on.
I train at home here in Tokyo.
I spent most of my time in my study-cum-training room when I am at home. A six-mat* space which is roughly nine feet by twelve feet, where hundreds of books, more than a thousand of DVDs(movie), TV, mynew PC and my training equipment are struggling to find a way to coexist. *a Japanese tatami mat *1.82m?; 37.6 in by 75.2 in*
I also eat and sleep using futon bed in this very room.
Everytime before starting my workout, I have to rearrange my room and other knicks and knacks in order to set up the workout equipments. It usually takes 5 mins. Everytime after my workout, I have to rearrange back my equipment, other tchotchke and chachka. It usually takes more than 5 mins. Tiresome but no other way.
A bench with a leg attachment. I have never bought new equipments aside from a few bars and plates since I bought the ones I currently am using. Those are my heroes!!
A chinning stand: For Weighted Chin-ups *up to BW + 60kg=123 lbs* and Squat *up to 120kg=265 lbs*
The bench and the stand have been my best buddies for the last 35 years. Though had to patch up with duct tape, never once re-tightened the bolts. I'm really proud of them!!
While my humble home gym is a small one, my true field of action is a big one always under the blue sky.
Attachment 9281261
You always inspire me to get off my arse and train harder . I always think your limited by your age , but your living proof that limits are only in your head.
A true inspiration for others
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11-13-2020, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted By DrewDarden⏩
Embedded for you brother ,awesome setup ! Wish I used my garage also ,as there’s so much more potentialIt’s well worth it to me. I spent nearly 20 years in commercial and private gyms. Love the benefits of having a gym in my garage.
On my phone so I can’t embed.
https://imgur.com/a/qAd4y3f
On my phone so I can’t embed.
https://imgur.com/a/qAd4y3f
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11-13-2020, 09:11 AM
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Pre-Pandemic I would say hell no
But now I say yes for an emergency purposes.
Good luck finding any equipment that isn't insanely priced right now.
But now I say yes for an emergency purposes.
Good luck finding any equipment that isn't insanely priced right now.
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11-13-2020, 09:24 AM
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I would like to have one if I had the space/budget for exactly what I want in a gym. Barbell/Rack just isn't enough for me to keep my interest. Now, if I decided to drop 20k or so and had a large space for it all, I would definitely get a home gym.
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11-13-2020, 09:40 AM
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Home gym is worth it if you can handle working out by yourself, and understanding you'll be limited by what you can do.
My buddy built a home gym when COVID hit and he's doing pretty well right now. Bought a barbell squat rack, and then a massive cable machine with leg extensions/curls, leg press, lat bar pull downs, cable row, and an adjustable vertical cable. Then he's got some dumbbells and an EZ curl bar. With that alone you could still get a solid workout in and then add slowly over time. My buddy actually charged people $5 a session just to use his gym and he's made some money back. In all I think he spent like $4k on a gym.
For me, I'd look at getting a home gym once I get married and settle down with someone and start a family. Right now the gyms are packed at 5-7 PM, so I go from 7-11 for like an hour and a half when I can. Once you have a family, I don't want to be in a packed gym, nor do I want to leave my family late at night when I can spend time with them. I'll probably get a home gym around that time in my life if I have the space and time.
But for right now I'm cool with going to a commercial gym and kind of like seeing other people.
My buddy built a home gym when COVID hit and he's doing pretty well right now. Bought a barbell squat rack, and then a massive cable machine with leg extensions/curls, leg press, lat bar pull downs, cable row, and an adjustable vertical cable. Then he's got some dumbbells and an EZ curl bar. With that alone you could still get a solid workout in and then add slowly over time. My buddy actually charged people $5 a session just to use his gym and he's made some money back. In all I think he spent like $4k on a gym.
For me, I'd look at getting a home gym once I get married and settle down with someone and start a family. Right now the gyms are packed at 5-7 PM, so I go from 7-11 for like an hour and a half when I can. Once you have a family, I don't want to be in a packed gym, nor do I want to leave my family late at night when I can spend time with them. I'll probably get a home gym around that time in my life if I have the space and time.
But for right now I'm cool with going to a commercial gym and kind of like seeing other people.
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11-13-2020, 09:43 AM
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Just cancelled my membership today. Slowly piecing stuff together to use at home. Even though I'll never invest enough to have the same variety of equipment as the gym had, I already find the benefit of working out more as I'm working from home. Previously I could shoehorn the gym into my schedule 2-3 days a week, 4 max. Now even if I only have my lunch break I can go in the basement and knock out a few sets. Doubles as my tai chi space as well when it's not nice enough to do that outside.
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11-13-2020, 10:43 AM
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11-13-2020, 11:06 AM
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Depends what you put into it. Years ago I put together a simple setup for my wife's daily use, but was also adequate enough for me when needed.
I pieced it together second-hand for the most part. Got used Bowflex 90lb. adjustable DBs for about $400 with a bench and stand, a typical 300lb Olympic set for the going rate, and a commercial bench for $50. Those were purchased from a used sports store which gave reward points, so I took those and ended up with a commercial-grade cage for about $150. I think that was it in addition to her misc. DBs, KBs, Swiss Balls, bands, and other small misc. equipment.
Over time I added things as I saw good deals like a seated calf machine for $70, more plates, rack-mount pulleys, Sissy bench, plate tree, various bars, pulldown machine w/assorted attachments, flooring, mirrors, elliptical/bike combo, and more I'm forgetting.
Hell the mirrors alone would have been hundreds or worse, but by biding time and finding some locally I got huge ones for no more than $20 each. Most were between $0 and $10.
If I bought everything new and got the most top-grade stuff possible, my costs would be astronomical. It's not that I can't afford it, but I just don't find most things necessary when the examples above can be easily had. My cage holds over 1000lbs., I don't need a $1000 Rogue one! It's funny when I get something used and pick up at a guy's house who I can see his crazy expensive equipment and he doesn't even look like he lifts whatsoever. Not saying there's no point in having it, but the equipment doesn't make the lifter. I'm sure there are people working with cement plates, sticks, and rocks that put me to shame too and think I'm ridiculous.
Even if I were to stop working out solely at home, worst-case scenario I can sell everything. It's got built-in value at this point so it's all good. Even at full retail, most equipment holds value quite well so it's not like it's 100% of your money down the drain anyway.
I pieced it together second-hand for the most part. Got used Bowflex 90lb. adjustable DBs for about $400 with a bench and stand, a typical 300lb Olympic set for the going rate, and a commercial bench for $50. Those were purchased from a used sports store which gave reward points, so I took those and ended up with a commercial-grade cage for about $150. I think that was it in addition to her misc. DBs, KBs, Swiss Balls, bands, and other small misc. equipment.
Over time I added things as I saw good deals like a seated calf machine for $70, more plates, rack-mount pulleys, Sissy bench, plate tree, various bars, pulldown machine w/assorted attachments, flooring, mirrors, elliptical/bike combo, and more I'm forgetting.
Hell the mirrors alone would have been hundreds or worse, but by biding time and finding some locally I got huge ones for no more than $20 each. Most were between $0 and $10.
If I bought everything new and got the most top-grade stuff possible, my costs would be astronomical. It's not that I can't afford it, but I just don't find most things necessary when the examples above can be easily had. My cage holds over 1000lbs., I don't need a $1000 Rogue one! It's funny when I get something used and pick up at a guy's house who I can see his crazy expensive equipment and he doesn't even look like he lifts whatsoever. Not saying there's no point in having it, but the equipment doesn't make the lifter. I'm sure there are people working with cement plates, sticks, and rocks that put me to shame too and think I'm ridiculous.
Even if I were to stop working out solely at home, worst-case scenario I can sell everything. It's got built-in value at this point so it's all good. Even at full retail, most equipment holds value quite well so it's not like it's 100% of your money down the drain anyway.
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11-13-2020, 11:10 AM
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facts are its a huge commitment, has poor resale value for your house, and would almost definitely be siginificantly more expensive than a membership, unlesss you bought your equipment and never added over 20 years.
Theyve always seemed like vanity projects to me
EDIT: a bare average gym to me would cost ~£5000, my membership is £20/month, 20 years it would take to recouperate, and I haven't used up a large space in my home
Theyve always seemed like vanity projects to me
EDIT: a bare average gym to me would cost ~£5000, my membership is £20/month, 20 years it would take to recouperate, and I haven't used up a large space in my home
11-13-2020, 11:18 AM
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Yes.
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11-15-2020, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted By dunnie⏩
Manlet detected...even squats, you can do them from the bench since most bench with the incline option allows you to adjust it high enough for the ability to rack the bar to do squats
I already had a basic setup prior to Covid, I've been steadily adding to it since and haven't missed a beat with training. My company funded gym STILL has yet to reopen so I would have either had to go find a new gym after the shutdown or LDAR if I wasn't home gym crew.
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11-15-2020, 06:52 AM
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I only had a tiny <50 square feet room to use. Started building directly in march when things got serious.
Only has a halfrack, and rings attached to the ceiling. Normal olympic bar, enough plates, 4 adjustable dumbbells, ez-bar, elastic bands.
All in that tiny space, but it works very well. Made better progress there, then in the gym.
Only has a halfrack, and rings attached to the ceiling. Normal olympic bar, enough plates, 4 adjustable dumbbells, ez-bar, elastic bands.
All in that tiny space, but it works very well. Made better progress there, then in the gym.
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11-15-2020, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted By GordonXXX⏩
rear deltsi like dumbbells too, that's all i use. i was just curious if you needed to buy the whole set. i only use the 50s and 25s myself.
tricep kickbacks
pullovers
flys....if you can properly fly a 25 you can press more than 50
sumo squat
The issue I see most with a basement gym is typically the low ceiling. Gives off that dank Buffalo Bill vibe down there.
11-15-2020, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted By donblaximus⏩
I just do this same Mickey Mouse routine every single day -rear delts
tricep kickbacks
pullovers
flys....if you can properly fly a 25 you can press more than 50
sumo squat
The issue I see most with a basement gym is typically the low ceiling. Gives off that dank Buffalo Bill vibe down there.
tricep kickbacks
pullovers
flys....if you can properly fly a 25 you can press more than 50
sumo squat
The issue I see most with a basement gym is typically the low ceiling. Gives off that dank Buffalo Bill vibe down there.
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