My "new" gym

[Rich]

I had a Body-Solid leverage gym, but I decided it was too big and I didn't have room to add more equipment, so I sold it and got a smith machine with pulley system in its place. Took some pics of the new setup ....

I'm very happy with everything except the new bench. The seat is WAAAAY too wide, and when you're sitting down with heavy dumbbells it's just too awkward. I'll sell it and maybe buy a brand new one.

[GerryT]

Looks like an excellent facility, Rich! Thanks and all the best!

[Karrie]

I like the "new" gym! I have the same issue with my bench at home WAY too wide, but it serves its purpose!

[RUBICON19]

Lookn good Rich!

[fit]

You and your hardcore rusty DBs! I can see you cranking the tunes now.

[mrbeefy]

Wow Rich! Nice Investment.
Your a lucky man.....

I noticed the "handles" on the Smith Machine for the pulleys. The handles are great, but I would toss the "straps" that attach them to the machine, and get a set of short chains instead. I've seen those tear away at the stitching before.

Now.....let's see some progress pics!

Frank

[vindog]

Looks GREAT Rich!!!! Where is Mytrix Pic??? Have to have it with The GYM PIC!!!! ;D

[Rich]

Nov 21, 2008 20:53:57 GMT -5 mrbeefy said:

Wow Rich! Nice Investment.
Your a lucky man.....

I noticed the "handles" on the Smith Machine for the pulleys. The handles are great, but I would toss the "straps" that attach them to the machine, and get a set of short chains instead. I've seen those tear away at the stitching before.

Now.....let's see some progress pics!

Frank

Thanks for the advice Frank - I'm going to do that for sure!

[mrky03]

Nice set up! I've always kept a home gym, although mine isn't what it once was. I'm planning on setting up another one someday.

[Rich]

Nov 23, 2008 11:52:43 GMT -5 mrky03 said:

Nice set up! I've always kept a home gym, although mine isn't what it once was. I'm planning on setting up another one someday.

I find it's a great hobby-within-a-hobby.

Training is great. Slowly building up a nice home-gym keeps my training fresh, so it's a great way to support my training. It also helps that I ONLY train at home, so whenever I find I'm missing something that I'd get in a commercial gym I kind of have to buy it or do without ...

[Rich]

Nov 22, 2008 11:42:52 GMT -5 vindog said:

Looks GREAT Rich!!!! Where is Mytrix Pic??? Have to have it with The GYM PIC!!!! ;D

Of course! How could I forget!