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Post by Maximum6 on Nov 11, 2004 21:34:09 GMT -5
I have an empty house that we are planning to rent out next to OUR house. But if no one ever comes and rent it..i thought about making a home gym in the next door garage. Was wondering how much building a own home gym would be? I mean since right now i think i would need a powerrack, leg press, leg curl, a bench, a maybe a smith. Thanks  |
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Post by ChrisC on Nov 11, 2004 21:44:15 GMT -5
Depends on how much you want to spend.
All of those items can go anywhere from low 000s to 0000s.
Assuming you are not buying in one go, you probably want to start with the power rack since it will likely be most useful. go with the equipment that will give you most bang-per-buck. power rack, barbells, bench, etc. Used will obviously be much cheaper. You might want to see if any gyms (particularly highschool gyms) are being refurbished near you, they often sell off old equipment real cheap.
don't forget the barbell + plates! again it's up to you how much you want to spend, you can find this stuff relatively cheap at used sporting good stores.
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Post by ChrisC on Nov 11, 2004 22:01:15 GMT -5
btw, if you are considering buying equipment from a big retail store like walmart, be sure to read the small print - they sell a power rack for 138 bucks that looks like a steal l but the safety pins can only support 210lbs!
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Post by Maximum6 on Nov 11, 2004 22:06:36 GMT -5
hmm...i was thinking walmart as well....thanks for the tips...
how much should the powerrack be able to support? 300?
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Post by Tim Wescott on Nov 11, 2004 22:20:02 GMT -5
Max,A good power rack can suppoert mega-weight....far more than 300 pounds!
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Post by Tim Wescott on Nov 11, 2004 22:25:39 GMT -5
I got six 45 pound Olympic plates at a yard sale for $27.00. I also got two benches and a small barbell,and about 200 pounds of plates really cheap at a tag sale. I just hope my car doesn`t die again this winter, and I have to use them again. It get`s cold way up north where I`m at!!  |
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Post by Maximum6 on Nov 11, 2004 23:10:13 GMT -5
;D
omg tim..hahha
maybe i should start looking around at yard sales as well....
It would be so cool to wake up super early in the morning like at 2am...get the workout overwith....and then head to school.
ahhaha..and the gym is right next door...not to mention i can cook in the same house as well. ;D
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Post by MikeLifts659 on Nov 12, 2004 10:56:37 GMT -5
I have over 6 grand invested in my home gym. Most power racks can handle well in excess of 1,000 pounds.
I bought the majority of my equipment used also. You can spend well over a grand on just plates and db's.
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Post by Merlin on Nov 12, 2004 13:06:56 GMT -5
I mean since right now i think i would need a powerrack, leg press, leg curl, a bench, a maybe a smith. Thanks Most of those machines you mentioned are crap. Power rack, bench, and weights. That's all you need. |
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Post by Rich on Nov 12, 2004 13:17:35 GMT -5
I priced it out for fun once. Squat Rack Bench GHR Barbells Plates Plate Rack Dumbells up to 100s Dumbell Rack Came out to 2300 after shipping. NY Barbell has good prices. Now all I need is the money...  |
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Post by Merlin on Nov 12, 2004 14:18:17 GMT -5
Yes, GHR should come WAY WAY WAY before considering leg press, smith machine crappola.
Added to a power rack, dip station, DBs, and bench, you have a complete gym - better than many commercial gyms.
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Post by youngblood on Nov 12, 2004 22:07:33 GMT -5
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Post by Maximum6 on Nov 12, 2004 22:10:33 GMT -5
i wish i had that kind of money....
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Post by ChrisC on Nov 12, 2004 22:38:53 GMT -5
Wow, looking at that equipment list, 45Gs is a pretty good deal. There's some real nice equipmentin that list.
Youngblood, got to agree with you on the whole "we're just relocating" story, there were several news articles on it and it sounds like a lot of people got burned....
Completetly off topic, but the best gym and gym equipment I have ever seen is in the University of Nebraska atheltic department. The football team have unbelievable facilities.
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Post by MikeLifts659 on Nov 13, 2004 8:48:20 GMT -5
Most of those machines you mentioned are crap. Power rack, bench, and weights. That's all you need. I couldn't help noticing that after you started posting more here Merlin they added a new mod!  ;D ;D |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Nov 13, 2004 8:56:45 GMT -5
YB,Kenny S. doesn`t post here ,and I have to agree with you on how he covers for Vic, although I do respect him anyway,but the obvious is still the obvious.
Sometimes a friends loyalty can`t see past that obvious........not too good IMO.
I don`t know the intricates of Vic`s story with his gym,but I hope there`s more to it than him just beating his patrons out of their cash.......that would be the lowest!
On a sidenote,the guy who ran the gym I trained at back home in Springfield Mass. pulled a similar stunt recently.
He ran a $99.00 special for a years membership, and then moved all equipment out overnight, and screwed a lot of people..... most of which considered him a friend.
He now lives in a neighboring suburb, but he`s too close to home to be safe!!
He also had landlord troubles and knew before he ran the special that he was moving.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Nov 13, 2004 11:16:09 GMT -5
Just covering my ass Mike!! ;D
Merlin is in the building!!
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Post by Merlin on Nov 13, 2004 18:49:03 GMT -5
I couldn't help noticing that after you started posting more here Merlin they added a new mod! ;D ;D Yes. I can be a handful. Any board I post at lately seems to add mods. But MM is the only place I cause trouble.....(Benny). ;D  |
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