Sounds like you got the main things. I have a landmine that I use too which can

Aug 5, 2022
2:55:56pm

runitup590 All-American

be pretty versatile in what you can do with it once you slip one end of the bar into it. I also have a trap bar that I like to use too.

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Building a home gym. Need recommendations on a few things

Tricky

8/5/22 2:51pm

fan, dip bar, weight belts

Baron

8/5/22 2:55pm

Got a big floor fan and the power rack has dip attachment. But def need belts

Tricky

8/5/22 2:56pm

Here is the site I got my belt from, it’s a little pricey but an absolute champ

runitup590

8/5/22 2:59pm

Aaaand I just saw they are not accepting new orders because of backlog. Sorry.

runitup590

8/5/22 3:00pm

I've always used a belt with a standard prong — any of you prefer levers?

Tricky

8/5/22 3:06pm

Sounds like you got the main things. I have a landmine that I use too which can

runitup590

8/5/22 2:55pm

I was looking at those. I've never really used one. I can imagine bar end rows

Tricky

8/5/22 3:00pm

Variations of shoulder press, squat, lunge, even deadlift. Here are a few:

runitup590

8/5/22 3:04pm

Thanks — super helpful. Who doesn't want to do Banded Landmine Goblet Squats?

Tricky

8/5/22 3:13pm

I'd get rid of the elliptical and buy a concept2 rower & go get some dumbbells.

P-Boy Squad

8/5/22 2:56pm

Yeah, the elliptical has been hanging around but no one really uses it. My

Tricky

8/5/22 3:02pm

I got a relatively simple pull-down machine for lats, shoulders, and triceps

Doogal McCougar

8/5/22 2:57pm

I don't recommend mirrors.

ordinary tri guy

8/5/22 2:58pm

Thanks, I needed a legitimate reason to not have the mirrors other than "because

Tricky

8/5/22 3:01pm

Oh is that true? That is interesting. Makes sense I guess.

Jeremy

8/5/22 3:07pm

Here are a number of things I use regularly

lagryffe

8/5/22 3:05pm

Oh, yeah, I also have a hang board (I like to climb)

lagryffe

8/5/22 3:07pm

Great idea. My son is getting into climbing. I bet he'd love that.

Tricky

8/5/22 3:09pm

Thanks — I probably don't need a lot of this stuff but some make sense for us

Tricky

8/5/22 3:08pm

There is a small chance you are in better shape than I am

Clark Addison

8/5/22 3:12pm

There is 100% chance of him being in better shape than I am if he uses all these

Tricky

8/5/22 3:13pm

My wife says I have a mental illness. She's probably right.

lagryffe

8/5/22 3:20pm

Umm can we see pics of this amazing set up? Sounds incredible!

The Pope

8/5/22 3:35pm

Get a heavy bag . Best high intense trading

barebones

8/5/22 3:16pm

We actually have one. Its been hanging out there for years and we haven't

Tricky

8/5/22 3:22pm

It’s fun with good gloves and wrapped right

barebones

8/5/22 4:01pm

Get a Tonal. Best purchase I have made in a long time. I love it

Rakoto2009

8/5/22 3:45pm

I've debated getting one - what do you like about it?

kos

8/5/22 7:58pm

Everything to be honest. I was skeptical but

Rakoto2009

8/5/22 9:43pm

A lot of people, perhaps those that are more serious about living, say it

kos

8/6/22 9:46am

It works great for me.

Rakoto2009

8/7/22 9:04am

Really helpful, thanks!

kos

8/7/22 10:51am

RE: Building a home gym. Need recommendations on a few things

tippmancoug

8/5/22 3:54pm

Air Assault bike, if you like to experience what hades is like frequently.

Thrill

8/5/22 3:55pm

I have a lightly used Nordic Treadmill if you're interested.

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