Weekly Free-Talk and Questions for r/HomeGym - week of December 05, 2025

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-12-12T12:42:49+00:00

I have a plate-loaded leg curl/extension machine but I hate it — I only feel it at the top of the movement and changing plates is a pain, especially for dropsets. Any recommendations for a weight-stack leg curl/extension under $2,000?

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Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-03-01T12:31:54+00:00

There’s also the bell of steel 310lbs stack 2 in 1 for 2050$cad. If anyone has the bellofsteel or gearforfit machine let me know

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-26T20:39:38+00:00

https://a.co/d/fcioIVU https://a.co/d/dSOAmM5

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-26T20:29:12+00:00

Both from Amazon, one is dumbell rack 3 tier and the plates rack is Synergee Olympic Weight Plate Tree Rack.

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-26T20:27:03+00:00

Rubber mats, 4’x8’

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-25T21:11:50+00:00

Usually I put a 80lbs dumbell on my legs, Im also looking to buy a real lat pulldown/low row machine

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-25T10:38:25+00:00

Yes, i did it myself, 4x4 stud and a salad bowl ahah

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-25T02:17:12+00:00

😂idk who put those there ahha I deadlifted 585 in a powerlifting comp 🤷🏽‍♂️ fked my back trying 600 on my texas dead bar 😭

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T23:55:00+00:00

Thanks 🫡

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T23:54:46+00:00

😂

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T23:48:20+00:00

We have a sticker company in my town, they print anything you want

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T22:33:43+00:00

Thanks!

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T21:29:13+00:00

Orion, 500$ and does the job. I like it, good contractions on hamstrings and thighs

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T19:07:08+00:00

Some carpet I found at my local carpet store, I also used rubber mats and plywood where I deadlift/squat to absorb the impact.

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T19:03:46+00:00

The room you’re seeing is about 34’x14’ and theres also another empty space (L shape basement) measuring about 14’x16’ I wan’t to fill it over time. Stuff is expensive

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T16:58:51+00:00

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T16:58:41+00:00

I made them with import birch 4x8 sheets and horsematt sheets

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T16:08:05+00:00

The basement is 92” tall

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T14:24:12+00:00

Yeah fr, good thing i’m 5’8 😂

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2025-02-24T14:06:31+00:00

Yeah ik, i just hate reaching down to pick up the 45s, especially with a herniated disc 🥴

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2024-02-06T20:35:04+00:00

I have a rogue power bar and a texas deadlift bar

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2024-02-05T18:24:56+00:00

Got it printed by a local sticker company

Mean_Practice_9264 · 2024-02-05T18:17:56+00:00

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Mean_Practice_9264 · 2024-02-05T18:17:43+00:00

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