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post 1627320143 01-02-2021, 08:34 PM
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What do you think of this garage gym set up? (80k reps)

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Will I need a platform for the garage floor since it might not be level? It didn't seem like it was sloped from a quick look. Or at the least add some flooring?


Possibly add powerblocks that extend to 90 lbs if home gym becomes the move.



What other items/considerations am I missing? If gyms were open I wouldn't have bothered but lockdowns now extended 2 more weeks and by then it will probably keep getting extended.
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post 1627322283 01-02-2021, 09:09 PM
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There are some really good home gym set ups in the ov35 section. Everything thing looks legit you listed...
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dip station
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Not hijacking, but here is mine for reference. It slopes slightly down from left to right (as in, it slopes from the back wall out the big garage door). I just left as is because it's not drastic enough. Weights roll some, but it's fine.



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Originally Posted By POTA⏩
Not hijacking, but here is mine for reference. It slopes slightly down from left to right (as in, it slopes from the back wall out the big garage door). I just left as is because it's not drastic enough. Weights roll some, but it's fine.



Mirin hard man


How much ? 5k?
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Yeah get some plywood and maybe some rubber stall mats for your floor (for deadlifts). A layer of two of plywood at the least, no need to risk cracking your floor or weights. Again, for deadlifts.

If you're doing oly style lifts like cleans and dropping, you need a proper platform
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post 1627323593 01-02-2021, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted By ThenGuru⏩
dip station
Yup def planning on this
Originally Posted By bov188⏩
Your garage floor is definitely sloped. As far as I know, it's a required building code pretty much everywhere

FWIW, most people don't really notice the slope when lifting. If you're really worried about it you can build a lifting platform with leveling feet, or shim it as you see fit

All of that equipment looks g2g. I'm not familiar with Ethos racks but just make sure they don't have some kind of weird proprietary hole sizes, or other quirky things that make it incompatible with other brands and attachments (Titan, Rogue, Rep, etc)
It sounded like in the reviews that different brand stuff worked in the rack but that’s a good call out.

I’ll have to figure out if the sloping will be okay.
Originally Posted By POTA⏩
Not hijacking, but here is mine for reference. It slopes slightly down from left to right (as in, it slopes from the back wall out the big garage door). I just left as is because it's not drastic enough. Weights roll some, but it's fine.



Damn that is an aesthetic looking home gym, mirin brah
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post 1627323923 01-02-2021, 09:41 PM
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Looks good brah. Definitely gonna need more than 230lbs + whatever the bar weighs. Bench looks solid.
Originally Posted By iwant2beswole⏩
Will I need a platform for the garage floor since it might not be level? It didn't seem like it was sloped from a quick look.
Depends on how severe the slope is. My garage probably isn’t flush, but I’ve never had problems in there.
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When i was young and we trained in the garage, we always seemed short on mirrors...they are more needed than you may think
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Ive become a home gym expert recently OP. Let me know what exercises you want to do or what your routine looks like and the budget and I can help you out
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Originally Posted By H00J⏩
Mirin hard man


How much ? 5k?
Yeah give or take. I collect vintage iron, so some cost me a lot (like the Soviet barbell) while others I got for an absolute steal (like my Zuver's plates which alone would sell on eBay for over $10k at this point).
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If you can find an iron master super Bench pro go with that. The attachments really make it a very versatile piece of gym equipment
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Originally Posted By dankydank⏩
Ive become a home gym expert recently OP. Let me know what exercises you want to do or what your routine looks like and the budget and I can help you out
Upper/lower routine based around squats/bench/ohp/weighted pull-ups/dips

With a dip station I think it’s mostly covered, and more equipment after that can be slowly picked up for accessories like the powerblocks
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Lol @ weights rolling. WTF kind of houses do you kunts live in with sloping foundations? Is this real life? Seriously just lol @ chasing your weights downhill lmao
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Originally Posted By iwant2beswole⏩
Upper/lower routine based around squats/bench/ohp/weighted pull-ups/dips

With a dip station I think it’s mostly covered, and more equipment after that can be slowly picked up for accessories like the powerblocks
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Originally Posted By A-GAME⏩
Lol @ weights rolling. WTF kind of houses do you kunts live in with sloping foundations? Is this real life? Seriously just lol @ chasing your weights downhill lmao
Garage floors are almost all sloped to promote drainage. If yours isn't sloped you likely live in a cheap house
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Originally Posted By Ironface⏩
No deadlifts?
maybe stiff leg or rack pulls, but probably not going to lift heavy off the floor anymore
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Originally Posted By iwant2beswole⏩
Upper/lower routine based around squats/bench/ohp/weighted pull-ups/dips

With a dip station I think it’s mostly covered, and more equipment after that can be slowly picked up for accessories like the powerblocks
Still didn't mention your budget m8. If that's all you want to do then a good 3x3 11 gauge steel power rack (TitanFitness X3) , a decent barbell (Rogue Ohio Bar), some bumpers (Black bumpers Rep fitness), and an adjustable bench (Rep fitness AB-3100 or AB-5000-5200) would work. Total cost will be about $2000. Titan Fitness has tons of attachments you can add to the rack at low prices. You could get a set of 5-50 dumbbell for isolation work for around $800 or a adjustable dumbell like Nuobell that goes from around 10-80 for the same price.
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Originally Posted By POTA⏩
Not hijacking, but here is mine for reference. It slopes slightly down from left to right (as in, it slopes from the back wall out the big garage door). I just left as is because it's not drastic enough. Weights roll some, but it's fine.



Isnt that bag annoying with no space?
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Looks like a good set-up. I used to work out in my parents garage on a slightly sloping ground. Not enough for barbells to roll though, only a few degrees.

Pull-up bars are great if you don't mind desecrating your garage wall with numerous drill holes. I can't access the link for the power rack, so can't see if it's got pull-up bars.

A good rubber mat is essential. Dip bars are good, although can be pricey given you can only do one exercise on them. I have just over 180kg worth of iron weights at home. But that's enough for me, given that I don't really lift heavy right now.
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Originally Posted By BullittEV⏩
Isnt that bag annoying with no space?
Only have to nudge it aside with my shoulder when grabbing the 60s off the rack. Other than that, not in the way of anything.


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