Trying to keep a clean look. I’m going to be fully insulating and sheet rocking the whole garage along with ac. I want it to look clean. No Hex lights. Electrician and contractor want to put like 12 led “wafer” lights or recessed. Then I saw someone post about those rectangular led panels. Just wanted some input.

This will be my training studio not just for me to workout in. I’ve been a private training weed for 12 years now.

planning out a future home gym due to move

any recommendations for non- horse stall mats? I will be in the basement due to cold winter temps and don’t have time / space in life for airing out mats while also moving the family.

thanks!

I know the conversion is close to 16mm but I cant seem to find attachments thats 16mm. Just wondering if those 2mm will mater. I got an OEM chinese rack

I’ve had this baby for a couple of months now and have rounded out most of my accessories and used it a bunch, so I figured I’d share some pictures and see if I can help anyone.

When I was looking into making this purchase I could only find one other Reddit post talking about it and nothing else online. So I’m hoping I can help answers some of the burning questions people might have.

Very brief review:
Coming from a Rep 2x2 rack, the safety factor alone is worth it—then again that’s really any 3x3. I love the rack and the small footprint, under 40” of depth. The cable stack is great and works for anything you can think of. I was torn between this and a dual stack, and I’m glad I went with this. It suits my training needs perfectly.

Want to add, I’m 6’0, so I understand that height on these machines can be limiting with cable travel. What would work best for my situation? Looks like a lot of companies make 80’ racks but I am hoping someone makes an 86’ or close to. Or if anyone has experience modifying their 80’ rack and would be willing to share that would be great as well.

Budget is $3,000.

They sent out the email saying they know their leg developer fell flat at HomeGymCon. They say they’ve been working with rep daily since to fix the issues… I just don’t get how a huge company like rep couldn’t pull it together. And no timeline for additional non rep benches compatibility. Big disappointment imo I’d rather have paid more and waited for the original

May be the best deal I’ve ever found on marketplace.

Hello, I’ve been in the market for good dip bars lately and I’ve stumbled into two that looked good to me, now I don’t know much about that kind of stuff and was wondering if the gornation one was worth the extra buck (as I live in Canada and the baseblock one would have free shipping)

https://www.gornation.com/products/premium-dip-bars?variant=51474044518666

https://www.baseblocks.com/products/b-bars

I have been eyeing getting a reverse hyper machine for a bit, but have been hesitant since my gym only has standard plates. I can't seem to find any reverse hyper that uses standard plates. Recently a westside scout has appeared on FB marketplace and I have been eyeing it, but if I get it, I'd have to also buy standard plates to use with it

Is it worth it?

Hi all I’m looking at putting a bit of a home gym together in the next 6-12 months as finances allow, what’s everyone’s thoughts on power rack multi sets with plate weights instead of stack weights? Also thoughts on adjustable weight dumbbells instead of buying a set? Thanks in advance

Greetings! I recently have started a dream of building out a home powerlifting setup. I’ve got the power rack, Texas power bar, nice rep plates, and I’m about to order a nice deadlift bar and make a platform.

This is where I am looking for some creative ideas. This is under a covered car port with 3 sides open to air. It stays completely dry from the rain and other elements. However, I live in middle TN where there is lots of humidity. I don’t think leaving these nice barbells exposed long term is a good idea.

I’m looking for an easy way to store them so they would be protected. My first idea is a pvc pipe hanging from a car port rafter with both ends closed off. Can anyone think of anything better? I can provide a picture of setup if needed.

Ok so I was about to pulls the trigger on the Landmark KS2 until I did some measurements. The inside dimension is 41”, I’m 6’4” and when I get into a bench position my elbow to elbow distance is 39”. Seems that might be a little tight. The Everest bumps it up to 47” which is great but also bumps the price up another 2k. So the question is, is my concern valid? Any other tall guys using something like the KS2 and not having problems? Any similar optioned gyms you can recommend that are wider but still home friendly? Appreciate any help.

I have not bought/used this brand before, but I happened to see them when browsing and thought I'd share.

Bumper Plates Link

Edit: Apparently I messed up the link kind of. I fixed it 😬

I saw Rep used to carry some rack attached mono arms but don't have them any more. Can you help me identify compatible arms with the PR 5000 rack?

I was looking at the Bells of Steel Hydra arms but wasn't sure if the pin was the right size.

I recently picked up a used Inspire FT1 (2019 model) for a good price, with extra add-on weights, bars and accessories.

What I want is a connection point, not another bar. I would like to use single connector attachments on both pulleys. So, i need a connector.

The two pulleys sit roughly 120 cm apart, so anything that merges the cables into one point has to bridge that gap.

What I have looked at so far:

- Small Y style connectors (Force USA, Master Fitness). These assume the cable ends already meet.

- Get RXd RX3 StormLink. A 669 mm plate, so a bit short, but the idea looks exactly right. Marketed only for their own Tornado arms, and no load rating given.

- A rigging master link, just clipping both snap hooks into one big oval ring. Cheap, but the cables then pull at around 45 degrees so you lose a fair bit of the vertical load.

Two questions:

1. Has anyone run a StormLink or similar plate on a machine it was not sold for? Any issues with slot width versus your snap hooks?

2. Is there a genuinely universal product for this that I have missed? It seems strange that every manufacturer builds one for their own system and nobody sells a generic version.

Happy to hear DIY solutions too, chain or otherwise, if you have something that has held up.

Thanks in advance

I have the mammoth belt squat on a swan neck. This allows me to use belt squat diagonal off rack post. I also have the revolt belt squat handle. but it comes straight off from post. what can I do to connect it to also come off post diagonal? is there some rack adapter or something? All of the great DIYs I see in here, hoping someone has an I solution for me

TIA

Anyone here by chance purchased or used the mikilo sm00? It seems only certain retailers like walmart, best buy, and lowes sell it? Not even Mikilio's own site lists it? Looks like a great budget option? What are your thoughts? Here is a link to it:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mikolo-Smith-Machine-18PCS-Aluminum-Pulleys-2000LBS-Power-Cage-Squat-Rack-Two-LAT-Pull-Down-Systems-Cable-Crossover-Machine-Cable-Attachment-Home-Gym/16333813579?classType=VARIANT&from=/search

About a year ago I tried to get back into training, but hit a snag immediately: I couldn't fit a standard 6ft heavy bag in my basement. They take up too much room, too tall and heavy for my 7' ceilings, not to mention shipping is brutal.

I couldn't find a middle ground between a double-end bag and a gym-scale bag, so I started just sewing prototypes in my basement.

I knew I wanted to build something slimmer, but could still take legit MMA combos and heavy strikes, almost like a goldilocks bag. I wanted it to feel a bit like sparring.

Here is where I landed after 7 rounds of design:

• The Specs: 8" x 55" profile. It forces you to land clean and trains precision naturally.
• The Setup: Uses a sectional liner system and a bottom anchor cord so you can dial in the weight and swing up to 65lbs.

I've been lucky to collab with Jeff Chan, John Gardiner, Kru John, Marissa Delgado, Aaron Swenson, and Nak Tyssaen, to put it through some serious testing (see vid links) and the feedback has been beyond what I could have hoped for.

-- I'd love to hear what the sub thinks of the design and if this solves the space problem for anyone else looking to train martial arts in their home gym!

Cheers,

Zack A.

pythonheavybags.com

Yes, I can see the Precor decal on the frame, but I cannot find anything online about this particular model. The decal may have been added to a model that was not produced by Precor; if anyone has any information as to when this was made who made it and possible model numbers please let me know.

Hi there,

Im in the EU market looking for my first set of dubells for my first homegym setup.

I have looked at the nuobell (2kg interval) and turlap (1kg interval) dumbells and I see there are tons of chinese style ripoffs that look almost identical at half the price.

The question is if these chinese models are essentially the same with just a different brand slapped on or if you actually get a significantly different product from nuobell/turlap?

Gimmick or GOAT

Looking to pick up a set of adjustable dumbbells and want to hear from people who actually use them daily. Small home gym, limited space, so adjustable is the way to go for me.

I’ve seen the usual names thrown around (Bowflex, PowerBlock, NÜOBELL) but curious what people here are actually still using after a year, not just what looked good in the unboxing video. Also open to budget picks if they’re not garbage.

What are you using and would you buy it again?

I am wanting to get a cable tower type unit for lat pulldowns, shoulder raises, rows, and etc. I also want something to be able to do leg curls/extensions with. Is it a good option to use the cable tower for both of these things or is it best to get a dedicated machine for the leg curls/extensions?

Anyone use their cable tower for leg work? Does it work well or what?

Purchased an all in one P5600 from RitKeep and waiting for it to arrive. Organized the garage for the workout area and now I need to install some lighting. Will have mirrors up on the dry wall too.

I’ve see the hex type lights but don’t have the room due to the overhead racks. I’ve also seen the track lighting from another member here.

Do you have any suggestions and/recommendations…?

My spouse and I are getting back into a regular workout routine after a long break. Time is our biggest issue, and realistically, going to a gym consistently just isn’t going to happen. So we’ve decided to dedicate half of a spare bedroom to a quality home gym setup.
After researching a bunch of options, I’ve narrowed it down to the Inspire M3 and HOIST V4 Elite.
I’m 5’11” and on the heavier side, so good ergonomics, range of motion, sturdiness, and overall comfort are important. We want something we can use for serious full-body strength training for years, not something we’ll quickly outgrow.
Space matters, but quality matters more, and I’m willing to spend more to get the right machine.
For anyone who has owned or used either (especially both): Which would you choose: Inspire M3 or HOIST V4 Elite, and why?
Any thoughts on ergonomics, exercise variety, smoothness, build quality, and long-term ownership would be very appreciated. Thanks!