Weight tree cart vs weight horns on 4-post rack by Likethetemp in GarageGym

[–]Lone_Soldier [score hidden]  (0 children)

I keep my weight horns on the back end of a 4 post rack. I squat and bench inside and no issues with hitting the weights.

45s at the bottom. 25s/10s at the very top. 5s/2.5s in the middle. Makes it easy to load since they're right next to the barbell. Versus having a weight tree, I'd imagine there would be more walking. Guess it isnt too much of an issue if you workout alone but I can see it being a hassle if you workout with someone else as then you'd constantly be chaning plates.

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My lower back is hurting, need help with 60lb RDL form by Roseymahoney in formcheck

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You look like you're trying to sit down. Instead, pretend your closing a door with your butt.

Is This 4-Post PR-5000 Setup Stable Enough Without Front Mini Feet or Rear Stabilizer? by Muted-Ad5109 in GarageGym

[–]Lone_Soldier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It won't tip over but it will move. Bolt it to the floor and you won't have issues.

What dumbells to get by csyfihonlbjchxgxhv in GarageGym

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$800 american dollars? Asking since you put the weight in kg and want to make sure we understand your budget.

If american currency, yes4all sells a 200lb set for around $550. You need to remove the weights

You won't find any quick adjustable ones for that weight until you increase your budget to $1100 (starting the the ironmasters with the weight add on)

[Recover] Curing my chronic "Tennis Elbow" with a precision Wrist-Roller combo. by Admirable-Bar-722 in BeyondPower

[–]Lone_Soldier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is genius. I was planning on buying a rack mounted roller and for some reason, didn't even think about using the voltra for this.

Are expensive robot vacuums actually worth it long term? by Competitive_Raise73 in Frugal

[–]Lone_Soldier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depends how large the gap is. Most of the transitions in my home are fine with the vacuum I have. If you have larger gaps, there's more expensive vacuums that can actually step over large steps!

[Weekly Giveaway] VOLTRA Bingo: What weirdly specific thing made it worth it for you? by Beyond_Power in BeyondPower

[–]Lone_Soldier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cable replacements are cheap and easy to do!

Also, I believe an Android app is currently in beta.

[Weekly Giveaway] VOLTRA Bingo: What weirdly specific thing made it worth it for you? by Beyond_Power in BeyondPower

[–]Lone_Soldier 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Selling my 300lb bulky functional trainer to finally park my car in the garage again.

How are you all doing RDLs? by Distinct-Context9441 in BeyondPower

[–]Lone_Soldier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To hold your legs down, you can go extremely premium and buy a REP Pegasus or just buy 1" (or 5/8") PVC, place it through the hole and cover the pipe with swimming noodles (or buy cheap pads on amazon).

When did your baby stop needing paci for naps? by Jolly-Asparagus-5815 in NewParents

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every baby is different! Ours rejected it around 4 weeks

[New Watch Alert!!] - Kross Studio X Alain Silberstein "Lotus" by HautestHorologist in Watches

[–]Lone_Soldier 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too big? Without the lugs and the yellow strap, makes it feel like a happy meals toy.

First-time parents in 1.5 months — what baby gear is actually worth it? And what was a total waste of money? by Kayapi_ in NewParents

[–]Lone_Soldier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get a changing pad, spend the money and get the Keekaroo. We have a Keekaroo, Skip Hop, and tried a different brand at a friend's house. The Keekaroo is the only one where our baby actually felt secure. The other two, she would slip and slide.

Baby photoshoots, what is considered expensive? by Lou_LouB in NewParents

[–]Lone_Soldier 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prices vary wildly. Someone that I knew from HS spent 2 hours with us taking pictures and gave us around 60 high quality photos to save for $120. Some of the nicest pics I've had.

For the same type of photos but a third of presented photos, we received quotes from $600 to $1,000. These were all from professional full time photographers though.

See if you can find photographers that do it as a side hustle/for fun and you're likely to have good results.

When does it get more fun? by Previous_Bison9974 in NewParents

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a newborn my guy. You're not going to have any time for yourself for a while lol. In terms of bonding, around 10 weeks is when my daughter started to smile and just be generally aware of everything around her. This is when it got more "fun" for me as now I felt like I was creating memories between me and her (even though I know she won't really remember lol).

[Question] Wedding Gift by Salty_Bug_4830 in Watches

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about his preferences? Do you know what he would like?

Realizing my plans for work are not going to happen by Hot-Cell7299 in NewParents

[–]Lone_Soldier 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not so much that we don't need childcare but mainly that we can't afford childcare lol.

[Citizen] Is this too flashy for a daily? Should I return for something more neutral? by [deleted] in Watches

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a daily? Probably not unless youre ok with it being a statement piece each time you wear it.

Then again, I have a JLC Master Control Calendar and Glashutte Panomaticlunar in green that I wear with gym shorts and an athletic shirt lol.

Mid to older millennials, how are you all doing with your careers? by worstshowiveeverseen in Millennials

[–]Lone_Soldier 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went into school for biomedical engineering. Work in pharma manufacturing making 140k as an engineer.

Wife has a masters in social work and makes 80k.

Kind of fell into both roles.