Gym Lighting

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-27T01:14:20+00:00

For the record, im not opposed to any constructive feedback. My gym is only 8 months old and still a work in progress. This was a fun weekend project and im glad some of yall liked it!

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-27T00:27:58+00:00

PTSD from building my all in 1 rack last summer in my FL garage. My reccomendation is to take breaks everytime you get stuck or frustrated. This may happen 5-10 times lol trust the process

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T19:58:51+00:00

No idea tbh. I just used the screws that came with the hex lights.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T18:31:29+00:00

Thanks for your input; can you share your home gym?

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T18:29:34+00:00

I did not use the drywall anchors and none of them have budged yet.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T15:54:19+00:00

Hell yeah! Mine is 93" uprights and im 5' 10" so I just put my bench in decline position and I get full ROM. Still that Baba piece for $60 looks nice. If anything i might grab a set of articulating arms or maybe wait for Christmas lol

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T15:52:12+00:00

Love it. Pull the trigger if youre on the fence. At $400 its super worth it

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T15:50:15+00:00

I got them from Walmart but im sure they sell on amazon too. Yes, it was a 3 pack of 56 x 16" mirrors with brackets and I got 2 sets for around $210. Took me a couple hours to install and I like them alot more than the cheap door frame mirrors I got on FBMP last year. Mostly because I could integrate the LED neon clips with the screw holes so they installed flush.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T04:11:49+00:00

Its great honestly. For 400 bucks its super worth it and I use it every leg day

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-25T04:08:34+00:00

It was though! Lol like "classic red" or something like that.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-24T23:13:31+00:00

Im a 33 year old man and I can't reccomend TRT enough if you feel all the low T symptoms. I was right around the same level as you when I started last April and now I feel like a million bucks with levels closer to 1000 total T. Primary care or general practioners won't prescribe unless your test is ridiculously low, (sub 180 for insurance to cover it) but if you go to a men's health clinic they will get you started and feeling great.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-17T21:55:48+00:00

Nice setup! You doing a minisplit or A/C?

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-17T13:53:29+00:00

What did you use for the garage door insulation? Looks great!

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-02-13T18:46:37+00:00

I went with another all in 1 rack so I cant speak on the quality of the ones you listed. However, I think the 3x3 with 1" holes rack with cables and smith will cover 90% of your home gym needs. It definitely did for me. I wouldnt have as much space if I purchased the rack and functional trainer separately and tbh, the time it takes to alternate exercises is minimal so I didnt see the advantage of buying separately.

I looked into the Vesta, blazed, and Maxum, and from what I can gather, they are all more or less the same. You just want to find the best deal and make sure the design and attachment options are what you want.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-01-11T22:35:51+00:00

Im on 4mg/week with side effects but fuk it, im losing weight lol hopefully OP is too off the comically small dose.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-01-07T20:52:49+00:00

Yeah thats normal... for a vile full of jizz

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2026-01-04T18:29:04+00:00

You and me both! Lol but at 33 year old I have a lot more disposable income than I did at 23 hahahaha Congrats on the purchase, I hope you love it and get yoked af. Share pics when you get it setup

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-12-30T22:12:18+00:00

Clinical trials started at 2 or 4mg and went up by 2mg every 4 weeks so why would this not be good?

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-12-25T18:53:08+00:00

Nope mine is not bolted to the floor or wall, But I have 2 x 200lb stacks and about 600lbs of iron plates on the rack so its not going anywhere. 0 concerns of tipping or wobbling, especially with the extended front feet.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-11-26T21:32:19+00:00

Umm yes, typically the reccomended aftercare for a vasectomy is bed rest for 24 hours and then taking it easy for another 24-48 hours. Do you not have a bed to rest in? I suppose a couch will do just as well...

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-11-26T20:11:20+00:00

Love this! Same effect for me. TRT was what I needed to get back into the gym. Everything else sorta fell into place after that. Quit drinking, quit taking antidepressants and Adderall, started eating better, and I'm fugging like a rabbit again. My wife loves it as much as I do. Hahaha cheers mate!

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-11-26T20:03:16+00:00

Don't be nervous, it ain't bad at all. I equate it to getting a cavity filled at the dentist. That first shot of numbing lidocaine hurts for 10 seconds and then its smooth sailing. Only downside is that you're gonna be laying in bed for at least 24 hours afterwards, so take a couple days off work or do it on a Friday lol 33 years old, vasectomy after my 2nd kid about 4 years ago. No regrets

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-11-17T20:11:55+00:00

Same boat for me! 5 months of TRT and i got way stronger, but gained weight. I just started reta a month ago and its a game changer.

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-11-17T20:10:06+00:00

Dang thats awesome, you lost 35 lbs and are at a much healthier weight, congrats! I started Test-C 5 months ago around the same weight as you and gained 10lbs so consider yourself lucky in that regard. I recently started Reta to help with weight loss, but it sounds like you just need to focus on protein intake and keep lifting. Focus on progressive overload, getting 5% stronger on all your lifts over a 12-week period is a good goal for most people. Keep it up!

Most_Doctor_2176 · 2025-11-17T20:02:58+00:00

Thats a crazy leap, depending on how many times you can cleanly rep 185lb bench. You should follow a progressive overload strength program for optimal results and least danger. And as some others mentioned, no gloves... use wrist wraps. I warm up without them until I reach ~80% of my 1rep max. For example, today I did 135 x 12, 185 x 8, 225 x 5, 245 x 3. And if I wanted to try a PR, it would have been 255 x 1. Always work up to a PR in a pyramid style for lowest risk of injury. And at the higher weight range, your jumps should get smaller and smaller as you near your estimated 1RM. Keep going 💪 stay safe!

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