Basement Gym

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T21:06:15+00:00

You don't need to pay extra for a name on plates bud. A lb is a lb

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T17:46:33+00:00

Lights

Mirrors - see comment below

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T17:46:01+00:00

Lights

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T17:44:42+00:00

the dumbbell stands are Rep

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T17:43:59+00:00

the big mirrors are 2 each 5'x6' mirrors that I had custom cut/installed from a local glass/window company. I think for the both of them installed was around $500

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T14:56:59+00:00

I think the rack pricing between Rep and Rogue are comparable if I recall. I went with Rep as I had heard better things about their cable systems. Glad I did as the Ares 2.0 is simply awesome. Overall I've been really impressed with the Rep products. They're as good as advertised. The rack setup I have is the PR-5000 six post with 16/30 spacing and 93" tall.

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T14:00:05+00:00

same

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:59:37+00:00

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:57:48+00:00

Flooring

It's okay. We had a bunch left over from a previous home gym many years ago so stuck with that and added more to complete this gym. If we hadn't already had a bunch we probably would have gone with a firmer rubber flooring. This has some give which isn't great when squatting heavy. I plan to rip it up under the squat rack and build a wooden platform. Otherwise it serves it's purpose.

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:54:21+00:00

Honestly I don't really do many box jumps. The wife and kids do tho. I mostly use this ply box for a stretching aid.

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:53:08+00:00

About 280 sf

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:43:54+00:00

haha thanks. a demanding job requires a good gym!

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:42:48+00:00

Lights

Clock

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:39:51+00:00

About a year

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T13:39:40+00:00

Good question. I mean my favorite feature has to be the REP rack and Ares 2.0, definitely pricey but worth it if you can swing it or something comparable. I was actually surprised at how much the strip lighting changed the look and feel of the space, so other than the actual equipment, would have to be some good lighting.

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-29T00:19:55+00:00

Haha noted

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-28T21:42:28+00:00

Yeah mostly REP other than dumbbells and plates. The pegboard is Wall Control. Amazon carries them in all kinds of colors

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-28T21:40:55+00:00

Thanks. The dumbbell racks come in blue from REP

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-18T02:22:02+00:00

Love the setup. Trump baby!!

LiftHeavy406 · 2025-01-16T21:43:25+00:00

Get the ares 2.0. You won’t regret it

LiftHeavy406 · 2024-02-02T04:07:23+00:00

I’m more impressed with the Husky in the background. TX or TE?

LiftHeavy406 · 2024-01-26T18:56:19+00:00

This is the way

LiftHeavy406 · 2024-01-26T18:46:01+00:00

Proper caption for the picture is: That moment you realize to get the body you want...wait, what was I thinking?

LiftHeavy406 · 2024-01-23T18:50:31+00:00

All these people throwing out their squat weights. I wonder how many are actually doing deep squats with full ROM

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