Message from @Deleted User

Discord ID: 429443802294386690


2018-03-30 17:13:11 UTC  

@here I'm thinking of getting a home gym by combining a squat rack like this https://www.roguefitness.com/sml-1-rogue-70-monster-lite-squat-stand?prod_id=48369&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrqKGm7iU2gIVxEwNCh3TcwmeEAQYAiABEgKuVPD_BwE and some sort of deadlift platform and bumper plates. My main concern is that this will all sit on wood floors in an apartment I rent, so I want to minimize any wear and tear to the apartment. All the things I'm looking at are freestanding, but I know the base of squat rack will be pressing into the floor. Any tips on how to minimize possible damage? Would a rug be enough? Should I get some rubber pads to put underneath the squat rack base? I'd appreciate any insights or experience people have with this.

2018-03-30 17:24:37 UTC  

Why risk bringing all that into an apartment when you can get a cheap gym membership?

2018-03-30 17:24:48 UTC  

Serious question, not trying to be an ass.

2018-03-30 17:25:53 UTC  

I'd say at the very minimum you would need that thick rubber material that most gyms put over the cement floor, and then in addition to that you would have the wood platform on top.

2018-03-30 17:26:41 UTC  

You could get away with a bench press setup with an apartment obviously but I wouldn't deadlift that's for sure.

2018-03-30 17:32:53 UTC  

@BryceB-ND Thanks a lot for the feedback. I'm thinking about a homegym setup because my work schedule makes it difficult to get to the gym or get the full workout I want over the work week.

2018-03-30 17:34:09 UTC  

True. Sometimes the motivation with parking and traffic is enough to make one skip a workout.

2018-03-30 17:38:44 UTC  

Would be awesome to have that home setup, to me the risk seems to outweigh the postive.

2018-03-30 17:39:12 UTC  

Sam, yeah it takes me about 30-45 minutes one way to get to the gym. I know it sounds crazy but in to get free barbells (i.e. not a smith machine) in NYC you need to find a dedicated gym. Something I've been banging my head with for a while.

2018-03-30 17:40:35 UTC  

Yeah @BryceB-ND it's an idea I've been toying with for a while. After some googling and finding the above squat rack, before it seemed impossible and now it seems remotely feasible .

2018-03-30 17:40:40 UTC  

The other thing too, is that for most, exercising ebbs and flows as far as motivation is concerned, and if you ever hit a wall with your training/get bored/take a break, it's going to be an eye sore sitting in your apartment.

2018-03-30 17:40:44 UTC  

Just as a side thought I guess.

2018-03-30 17:40:58 UTC  

Not an eyesore, but take up a lot of space.

2018-03-30 17:42:11 UTC  

@BryceB-ND absolutely something to consider yeah. That's why I'm willing to pay ( I guess, within reason) for whatever the most ergonomic/compact/foldable design engineered is

2018-03-30 17:51:17 UTC  

Pullups are awesome man. Do not neglect the pullup bar

2018-03-30 18:01:54 UTC  

@Chris B regupol aktiv flooring an option?

2018-03-30 18:31:15 UTC  

@Deleted User Looking at it now, I can certainly lay it on top of the flooring. It does look like it might be the right find of floor padding I might want, was that what you were thinking? I can't tear up the floor or bolt into it (or the walls) but can put anything freestanding on top of it.

2018-03-30 19:45:21 UTC  

Yeah. I have it and it works really well @ThisIsChris

2018-03-30 21:28:18 UTC  
2018-03-31 00:53:33 UTC  

So about 6 months ago my gym closed and the only option I have within an hour driving is a planet fitness. I hate going there. They have no bars to use for dead lifts or bench. You have to use that cable squat rack deal and I hate it. Since the bar only moves up and down on a track system I feel like a fag when I use it lol. With that said I'm thinking about setting up a home gym. Any of you guys know where to get good but not break the bank expensive equipment. I have found the guy who owned my old gyms email and I'm hoping I can buy some equipment off him but I'm not holding my breathe.

2018-03-31 00:56:21 UTC  

lots of people try to buy home gyms but it doesn't work out, leaving them with nearly new equipment that they're just trying to get rid of

2018-03-31 00:56:32 UTC  

so, look wherever that would be

2018-03-31 00:56:55 UTC  

idk probly something on ebay, Craigslist, hell even Facebook

2018-03-31 00:57:03 UTC  

don't they have a thing for that

2018-03-31 01:03:59 UTC  

idk if this is any good, but i just googled for like 3 seconds

2018-03-31 01:15:34 UTC  

@Deleted User "lots of people try to buy home gyms but it doesn't work out, leaving them with nearly new equipment that they're just trying to get rid of" any idea what difficulties people run into doing this? since I'm strongly considering it I want to know possible pitfalls as well

2018-03-31 01:17:10 UTC  

just like, apartment space, girlfriend moves in, doesn't lift anymore, landlord said no, etc

2018-03-31 01:17:20 UTC  

random life issues

2018-03-31 01:17:41 UTC  

nothing you'd be running into I don't think

2018-03-31 01:17:56 UTC  

just saying there's lots of used stuff out there

2018-03-31 01:34:52 UTC  

Thanks @Deleted User I'm just worried there's some secret "you have to constantly oil your squat rack" or "you have to take it out for walks" or some other huge overhead that's not obvious besides the space

2018-03-31 01:38:04 UTC  

i don't own a power rack, just a bench, but the only upkeep I really do is keep my bar clean

2018-03-31 01:38:45 UTC  

I do have a bit of metal grind that could be addressed where the bar meets the rack though

2018-03-31 01:39:15 UTC  

googling that now

2018-03-31 01:42:20 UTC  

Yeah I guess there are some oils you can use

2018-04-01 01:42:48 UTC  

I've tried all of the local re sale places like Craigslist and Facebook. The only stuff I can find is the cheap stuff. This is stuff the wife and I will both use so I can spend extra money to get some good stuff lol. It is funny how if the wife is interested it is spare no expense lol.

2018-04-01 04:39:17 UTC  

@JesseJames haha. Yes I am finding similar to you the second hand stuff is mostly cheap stuff. I will probably go with the Rogue website, where you can bundle everything you need together into a single deal: rack, bar, guards, bench, and plates.

2018-04-01 04:55:34 UTC  

@JesseJames#9618 I accumulated my home gym equipment over time, all from Craigslist.

Everything you need won't be for sale at once.

I bought plates when available, a bench, a power rack, 3 barbells, a pullup/dip station. all for about $400 all together.

2018-04-01 04:56:00 UTC  

If you have the time to buy stuff piecemeal, that could be an option.

2018-04-01 05:39:34 UTC  

Oh wow 400 is way cheaper than I imagined I'd spend. I've seen photos of yours @Tyler0317 so I know it is nice. Maybe I need to focus of buying piece by piece. I was more focused on buying full sets at once.