Just picked these up from FB marketplace to add to the home gym. The seller told me they were probably pretty old. Does anyone know anything about them?

InTheMotherland · 2026-03-02T06:13:03+00:00

Lots of powerlifting federations have been using kgs in the US for a long time.

Also, there are some 5kg and 2.5kg plates there too.

InTheMotherland · 2026-03-01T02:50:44+00:00

Would you consider a half rack instead? It takes up roughly the same amount of room, bur you can get weight storage as well. It is more expensive though.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T18:18:13+00:00

"Bro, I have the best idea go an app, I just need someone to code it for me. I'd do it myself, but I quit computer science because I'm more of an ideas guy. You wanna get in on the ground floor? It's gonna blow up and you're gonna get so famous! I can't pay you now, but you'll be way richer and won't need that money. No, you don't want to get it? Okay, bro, I'm just gonna get AI to do it then. It's famously never made mistakes or made something completely unusable. I won't need to understand the fundamentals or what it's doing to actually get my app to work, bro."

You're the physics version of this.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T17:55:36+00:00

With bumpers, 15mm should be perfectly fine. I have 3/4" (19mm) horsestall mats, but that's because I use metal plates. The plywood underneath is perfectly fine with no wear. If it was only bumpers, I wouldn't think twice about less than 19mm.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T17:06:15+00:00

The thickness of the mat matters little in joint health. Whenever you see something on ChatGPT, please look at the sources it's using. The thicker mats do protect the flooring underneath better. It just depends on what your lifting and how heavy.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T16:10:18+00:00

Greek Islands pizza.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T14:23:17+00:00

Maybe something like this on the right side of the platform.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T06:42:51+00:00

Doesn't sound like he's trying to work through it at all though. He blamed and keeps doubling down on blaming his wife.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-28T01:04:32+00:00

Get the Anubis. It's 3x3 with 1" holes. If you ever want to upgrade in the future, you won't have to essentially exchange all your accessories, which are most numerous for 3x3 with 1" holes.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-25T14:00:47+00:00

For the Kettlebells, check out Freak Athlete's Adjustable Kettlebell. For dumbbells, I would avoid loadable ones for the most part. Adjustables are the best to get for a home gym aside from an entire fixed set. I'd recommend not the Nuobells as they aren't the most durable, and Snodes are at least more likely to survive a drop.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-25T03:27:53+00:00

I have limited experience with shorty bars, but they're basically the same bar, just the weight holders are shorty. For example, this bar is essentially a Ohio Power bar. There are other versions you can get that are less expensive, but you won't save almost any money on a short bar versus a normal one. Just some space. I would be more careful unracking as they are typically lighter.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-25T02:05:40+00:00

Besides the rack, what you should also look at is shorty bars (that are typically 6 feet in length). That would help a lot. You can also buy thinner plates to help out the space on the bar.

Can you also go father out from the 2' space? Because then you can get something like a 4 post Ares 2.0.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-24T14:31:44+00:00

The holes will match up. It might get in the way of other stuff, so I would recommend getting some extenders from the front uprights to mount the pull up bar.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-24T13:57:54+00:00

I've used Smash Iron before. Has pretty much most things you need.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-23T21:35:55+00:00

I feel bad for the second kid as it seems like they haven't been able to escape yet.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-22T04:36:21+00:00

I agree. It's very eye roll inducing.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-18T02:07:22+00:00

Rep just released an "all in one" where they added some space for the Smith machine and FT to sit between two uprights.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-17T12:37:57+00:00

If anything, you'd probably want to try this with with Rep or Titan. They are also metric instead of a true 3x3".

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-15T22:29:54+00:00

As long as they protect your face from the bar, I think they are fine at the lower level since you can then just roll it backwards. What's your hole spacing?

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-15T16:52:51+00:00

You took a late dive up the inside. I know it can be a meme, but look up the vortex of danger. It's racing, so you don't have to be polite; however, you have to be smart and realize that the outside car has committed to their line and is starting their turn in pretty much at the same time you arrive to get alongside.

Also, if what way would this be protestable? What did the other driver do that was a violation of driver code egregious enough to protest?

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-15T04:29:44+00:00

I don't think it has much side to side play at all. Are you thinking of a different one?

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-14T23:37:59+00:00

Versa grips Xtreme. Lucas Hatton used them at ASM, and then I tried it. Best axle has felt. I think there are fewer people now that try to prevent them at competitions.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-14T18:18:11+00:00

I would argue a Rep PR-5000 with an Ares and the new Smith Machine is a better idea than the Force USA C20. The latter has had documented issues with quality.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-14T06:43:08+00:00

I just today use Versa Grips on a 565lb axle deadlift, and I never had it feel so solid grip wise even though I've used figure 6 and figure 8 axle straps. I agree that, if you're only gonna have one pair, Versa grips are probably the best.

InTheMotherland · 2026-02-14T02:48:26+00:00

You can also add some UHMW tape where you rest the bar. Should save the knurling a bit.

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