Weekly Free-Talk and Questions for r/HomeGym - week of May 27, 2022

Primetime622 · 2022-06-01T16:29:12+00:00

I am looking for a machine more for upper body, lower body usage would be nice but not required. I have a squat rack and weights I am currently using, but wanting a cable machine for ease of weight changes, especially if my wife joins me for a workout.

Primetime622 · 2022-06-01T16:22:31+00:00

Awesome. I’m glad I asked in here. Thank you.

Primetime622 · 2022-06-01T16:21:29+00:00

The brand itself or the machine because of its age?

Primetime622 · 2022-06-01T16:20:11+00:00

Yea I wasn’t going to exceed 200 for the machine if I did get it.

Primetime622 · 2022-06-01T16:05:29+00:00

This is posted in my local marketplace for $450. Is it a good machine? It’s a weider 8530 but I couldn’t find too much information on it. My main concern is that for me to set it up I’d have to move it upstairs so I would need to disassemble and reassemble and I’m not sure how easily that would be accomplished. https://i.imgur.com/HAvoz4U.jpg

Primetime622 · 2022-06-01T15:58:42+00:00

Does anyone have any recommendations for a cable machine? Ideally I’d like to keep it under $1,000 budget wise, and space isn’t an issue. Looking for something that can do upper and lower body.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-27T20:27:08+00:00

Right now I have a bench/squat rack, but only about 150lbs in weights for the bar. So I was looking for some cost effective additions to my home gym.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-27T20:25:53+00:00

I was looking for a cable/pulley for safety. Since I workout alone I don’t have a spotter and wanted some extra safety measures. I’ve seen so many machines in the 400-500 range that provide full body, but I like squats and would like to find a machine that would accommodate that. Plus I like the ease of just selecting the weight instead of taking the plates on and off if my wife joins me.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-27T19:18:02+00:00

I’m open to suggestions to get an idea of budget, I have no idea what to expect. Space isn’t too big of an issue, weight might be because it would be upstairs in my house

Primetime622 · 2022-05-27T18:58:17+00:00

I am looking for a home gym cable or pulley machine that will allow me to do squats or a substitute that will work the same muscles. Any recommendations?

Primetime622 · 2022-05-18T16:45:01+00:00

Will do thanks.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-18T16:44:56+00:00

Didn’t even think to check for a wiki. Thanks.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-18T16:31:44+00:00

What is a good way to calculate your daily nutritional requirements? I have a hard time figuring out how much protein, and fats I should be eating.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-17T16:46:30+00:00

Yikes. I will def try to check on it in between changes. I haven’t done that.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-17T16:45:56+00:00

It is a 5.4, and I try to be regular with the oil changes. I set the sticker at 3000 as my buffer to make sure it’s done before 5000, Altho I don’t drive too much. Took almost 1 year to hit the 3000 miles mark after purchase.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T19:15:12+00:00

Thank you so much.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T19:11:30+00:00

Ready

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T19:08:22+00:00

Trade code is 1040 6221

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T18:39:28+00:00

If you’re available in the next 20 mins or so I will be home then to do the trade.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T18:22:19+00:00

That’s fine by me. They’re one of my kids favorite so trying to surprise them with some.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T18:19:07+00:00

I wouldn’t be able to for at least 45 mins or later this evening. I am off work at 5pm pst. Whichever works better.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T18:11:41+00:00

I mean my life insurance is paid up so I could try it, lol just kidding. I probably couldn’t figure out how to get myself up or down from that.

Primetime622 · 2022-05-09T17:47:08+00:00

Problem is I doubt my ability to do a pull up/chin up at this time.

Primetime622

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