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Who uses belts and straps? (Deadlifts)

Last post by Busa « Mon Nov 29, 2021 1:03 pm
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by Oldandfat » Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:06 am
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I sometimes wear a belt. But Im Fat and I can’t breathe properly. So any harm in no belt? 3 plates+. Still bracing.

Straps? I’m using hook grip but...
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Last post by Busa
Mon Nov 29, 2021 1:03 pm
Grease for cables/pulleys

Last post by mgil « Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:17 am
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by xuerebx » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:18 am

Hey guys, a few months ago I bought a used cable machine and I used WD40 on the cables and on the two metal rods on the back as per the photos below....

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Last post by mgil
Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:17 am
BoS Arch Nemesis Bar

Last post by hector « Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:17 am

by hector » Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:17 am

Has anyone tried it? Or, have you tried the move expensive Kadillac Bar version?

How did benching and Overhead pressing feel?

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Last post by hector
Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:17 am
monolifts

Last post by JimRiley « Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:49 am
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by oldguy » Tue Dec 22, 2020 9:07 am
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I am getting better at buying stuff then actually working out but am hoping that changes soon. Toward that end, is monolift worth having ? I have rep...
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Last post by JimRiley
Thu Nov 18, 2021 10:49 am
Tip for people that film a lot of sets

Last post by mbasic « Thu Nov 18, 2021 9:29 am
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by OverheadDeadlifts » Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:34 am

Was using somebody else’s spare phone after mine broke last week. It had a lovely floral flip case which, when I went to prop the phone up on an...

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Last post by mbasic
Thu Nov 18, 2021 9:29 am
Stall mat thickness, gym set up opinions, or just be happy with what I have?

Last post by Oldandfat « Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:56 pm
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by Oldandfat » Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:06 pm
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Maybe it’s late, maybe it’s the covid lockdowns and limited travel. My current setup works. It’s served me well for almost 20 years. I’ve added...
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Last post by Oldandfat
Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:56 pm
Do I need a new rack? If yes, what?

Last post by Hardartery « Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:01 am
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by Oldandfat » Mon Nov 01, 2021 10:00 pm
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First off can someone tell me how to post pictures? I’m on Imgur. I’ve played around with the different links and tried the picture thingie in the...
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Last post by Hardartery
Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:01 am
Easy garage preacher curl

Last post by hector « Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:54 am
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by Allentown » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:08 am

I happened to have half a pool noodle left from car seat installation so I rigged a preacher curl setup:

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Last post by hector
Sun Oct 31, 2021 6:54 am
New, more aggressive OPB

Last post by mbasic « Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:41 am
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by Allentown » Fri Sep 24, 2021 2:31 am

I'll be honest, I'm interested.
There are a couple specialty bars that I need more than I need a second barbell, but...

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Last post by mbasic
Tue Oct 05, 2021 4:41 am
Interesting addition to a garage or basement gym

Last post by gtl « Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:26 am
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by mgil » Wed Sep 29, 2021 3:47 am

Saw this online and thought it would be a nice addition to store shoes, wraps, and stuff along with being sturdy enough for seated accessory work or...

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Last post by gtl
Wed Sep 29, 2021 11:26 am
Adjustable dumbbells/kettlebells, weight stack pulldown? Ya or nay?

Last post by Hardartery « Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:49 pm
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by Oldandfat » Sat Aug 21, 2021 6:37 am
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So this is absolutely 100% first world problems. 100% wants and not needs.
Deadly covid and the forthcoming scarients still has me somewhat locked...
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Last post by Hardartery
Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:49 pm
Knee sleeves or wraps

Last post by 220Eric « Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:43 pm
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by 220Eric » Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:04 am

I’m starting to get some pain in my knee from squatting. I’m going to try a knee sleeve or wrap. Should I get a sleeve or a wrap? Which brand do you...

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Last post by 220Eric
Wed Sep 22, 2021 2:43 pm
Battle Ropes?

Last post by Cinic « Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:25 am
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by Cinic » Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:07 am

Any suggestions on brand/item? Or are they all the same?

Wife is requesting for home gym.

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Last post by Cinic
Mon Sep 13, 2021 8:25 am
Compression Pants/Shorts

Last post by Hardartery « Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:46 am
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by Hardartery » Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:50 pm

I am looknig for suggestions. I have seen a bunch of guys wearing them recently, like Novikov and others. These are not the Warm Pants made from...

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Last post by Hardartery
Sat Sep 11, 2021 7:46 am
Heavy Squat/Power Racks With Rubber Feet

Last post by Oldandfat « Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:38 pm
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by hector » Sat Aug 14, 2021 4:04 pm

Will be moving soon and thinking it might be easier with current market to just sell my current rack for about what I bought it for and get a new...

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Last post by Oldandfat
Sun Aug 15, 2021 7:38 pm
American Barbell Elite Power Bar

Last post by pcolumbus « Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:57 am
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by pcolumbus » Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:44 am

Hello good folk,

I'm in the market for a Power bar & have my eyes set on the American Barbell Elite Power Bar. I need it to fit between joists in my...

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Last post by pcolumbus
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:57 am
Electroless Nickle > Stainless Steel ?

Last post by thejosef « Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:56 am
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by hector » Mon May 31, 2021 6:07 pm

Is electroless nickel better than stainless steel?

I thought it was either a gimmick or exotic and high tech when I saw Kabuki using it.

Now I see...

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Last post by thejosef
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:56 am
Small School Gym Project

Last post by 5hout « Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:21 am
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by mbasic » Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:47 am

I might get involved with revamping our high school's weight room.
Its a really small school ...more concerned with academics ....i.e. there won't be...

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Last post by 5hout
Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:21 am
Lightweight barbells

Last post by mgil « Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:46 am
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by asdf » Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:35 am

This is a useful article exploring inexpensive alternatives to aluminum technique bars:

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Last post by mgil
Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:46 am
Need to Build a Home Gym

Last post by FredM « Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:17 am
Replies: 29
by Brackish » Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:23 am
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Boys will be going to school this year, and their schedule will no longer allow me to lift in the school weight room. This means I can either quit...
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Last post by FredM
Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:17 am
RepOne

Last post by Hanley « Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:54 pm
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by BassPlayer » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:28 am
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Got an email for this from OpenBarbell today:

Is this a replacement for the OpenBarbell device?
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Last post by Hanley
Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:54 pm
Gymway Closeout Sale on Blemished Bars

Last post by psmith « Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:37 pm
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by bobmen10000 » Fri Dec 25, 2020 12:24 pm

Pretty good sale for olympic bars form Gymway, which I believe is a pretty good brand for olympic/cross fit barbells.

Free shipping is available...

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Last post by psmith
Sat Jun 26, 2021 8:37 pm
Quiet lifting. How loud is your bar?

Last post by psmith « Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:27 am
Replies: 129
by jrrenegar » Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:39 pm
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Hi all,

I've recently moved to a townhouse, and have set up my gym in the garage. So, I'm becoming a little more noise-conscious than in the past....
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Last post by psmith
Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:27 am
Best plates for home gym

Last post by Skander « Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:36 am
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by LiterallyMe2358 » Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:25 pm
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I’m moving out for a new job in November. Up until now I have used my roommates plates for our combined home gym but come November we will be going...
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Last post by Skander
Tue Jun 08, 2021 10:36 am
Bar cleaning/maintenance

Last post by Wilhelm « Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:02 pm
Replies: 28
by DannyP » Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:00 pm
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Realized that I've had my equipment about 4mos and never really cleaned my bar... I wiped it with a damp cloth to get chalk out of the knurling, then...
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Last post by Wilhelm
Tue Jun 01, 2021 12:02 pm

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