My New Home Gym Setup...

[torn asunder]

i found a post on craigslist for an olympic weight set (300# set - 255# weights, 45# bar) for $80!

then while talking with a bud, he tells me he's getting rid of his free weight home gym setup. i got it for $200 and he threw in his weight set (another 300# olympic set) for free!

so now i have 560# of olympic free weights, 2 bars, (plus a standard weight set i've had for years - 160# w/multiple bars) and a kick-ass gym setup, for $280 which is less that the cost of a 1yr membership at my old gym!

here's some pics of it!!

[hunhee]

Holy crap.. it looks like a mid-evil sex torture machine.. (or at least that's what I would refer to it if it were in my possession). I think it would also help with the motivation to actually get ON the thing and USE it..

muahahahhaha..

[torn asunder]

Holy crap.. it looks like a mid-evil sex torture machine.. (or at least that's what I would refer to it if it were in my possession). I think it would also help with the motivation to actually get ON the thing and USE it..

muahahahhaha..

*waggles eyebrows*

[Homicidalheathen]

Nice

[Onyx]

Wow. That's awesome!

[Destroit]

Aww I'm jealous. Weight training is the main area that I've been lacking in since I've had to cancel my gym membership. I can do cardio at home but can only tone so much.

[Draco1958]

I work at a self storage place. Each month there is an auction on units that are deliquent. A guy who bought one last year gave me a weight bench like this and some weights and chrome barbell and dumbells and someone else gave me a chrome curling bar. Gotta love getting deals. Hopeing to set it up soon and start working with it. Might have another bench to sell soon.

[Pandora]

Holy crap.. it looks like a mid-evil sex torture machine.. (or at least that's what I would refer to it if it were in my possession). I think it would also help with the motivation to actually get ON the thing and USE it..

muahahahhaha..

I never realized until right this minute that Hunhee TOTALLY Rhymes with HORNY.

HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA Accident? I think not!

Oh and sweet gym!

[torn asunder]

Oh and sweet gym!

thanks! i'm definitely getting a lot of use out of it!

[Pandora]

thanks! i'm definitely getting a lot of use out of it!

Ya I'm jealous! I don't mind gyms per se, but I'd much rather do my working out at home. When I get a job I think it'll be time to set up my own bench/weight system. Most of the machines at the gym are no match for good ol' fashioned strength training.

[Oh_My_Goth]

You so buff.....You are not a girly-man.....

[torn asunder]

You so buff.....You are not a girly-man.....

[Para Bellum]

Fucking AWESOME.

Used to have a setup kind of like that but only 300#. Squats and deadlifts are my friends...:D

[n0Mad]

My home gym set up:

[Head Wreck]

i gotto take picturs of mine now

[torn asunder]

My home gym set up:

keetle bell workouts! haven't tried them yet - what's your opinion? what weight/s is/are yours, and are they measured in poods, lbs, or kilo's? just curious!

[Head Wreck]

[n0Mad]

keetle bell workouts! haven't tried them yet - what's your opinion? what weight/s is/are yours, and are they measured in poods, lbs, or kilo's? just curious!

I'm working with a 25 pounder right now, just like the one in the pic. I got a few DVDs from the same company (gofit). I love the first DVD but the second one is just okay. I'm actually really enjoying the workouts. The exercises work most muscle groups in my body, including a few lower back muscles I didn't know I had. It's strength training and cardio all in one.

Kettlebells aren't for everyone though. I know a few guys who are all into weights, strength training, and body building and they think they're wimpy. I know a few women who are all into aerobics and resistance workouts and they think the kettle bells are a bit much. I personally find my kettlebell to be a great overall workout though and thoroughly enjoy it. Plus, for me, it's an affordable alternative to machines, free weights, and/or joining a gym.