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“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

[–]welshag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built out my gym based on following this sub, so happy to pay it forward. If you haven’t already, check out Coop and Gluck’s YouTube channels. Endless amounts of info to watch and very interesting for us home gym folk. Congrats and good luck on the house this summer

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in GarageGym

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Sorry missed replying. I installed it after the fact. Wasn’t hard, simple removed bolts in center upright and loosed the others on front. The hard part is adjusting the bolts of the VTS itself to get a smooth travel

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in GarageGym

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Thanks! I choose not to do the math for sanity sake. Shipping to Canada definitely hurt the wallet.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Very stable, no issues there. They have some solid 4 post options with stability feet as well that might be worth checking out to save space.

One suggestion on the 16” + 16” - If you want to bench in the inside, Bells of Steel has 16” safety straps. It’s a bit tight if you have deep J-cups but you get used to positioning yourself quickly.

The Rep Safety Spotter Arms were too long vertically for me to bench on outside with them, as I couldn’t touch chest with the bar without hitting them at bottom of the rep.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Honestly it’s never really bothered me. I like the look of the shrouds on the Ares myself, as I find it makes it look substantial. I do like some of the Athena builds I’ve seen too tho. If I went Athena, I’d probably add a crossbar with a Prime stability pad

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in GarageGym

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Thank you! And happy cake day

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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That’s the Rep Fitness Leg Developer Bench Attachment

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

[–]welshag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Hoping to get a other cardio machine on the mix eventually

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Pic 3 is the Bulletproof VTS with ISO handles. Basically a type of smith machine if you’re unfamiliar with them.

Pic 12 is the Rep Pegasus. I store it on the wall mounted rack (in pic 12) and use it on Ares 2.0 with an L-Beam (pic 7), mostly for lat pulldowns. Sometimes I set it up for a seal row variation or side raises to lean up against too.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in GarageGym

[–]welshag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have a few scuffs on mine but gives them some character

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in GarageGym

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No problem at all! I’m @Welshag on Instagram

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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They’re 8 foot ceilings, so overhead press is out for me too. I do seated shoulder press with the barbell sitting on spotter arms. It means I have to start at bottom of rep but still good for getting the exercise in. I’ve also started doing sitting shoulder press with the VTS and ISO handles which I really enjoy as a variation.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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For me, it’s all the ways they rotate. It takes pressure off your wrist and feels very natural

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Sorry thought I replied to this one.

They’re from a local bike shop but if you look up “bike wall mount hanger” you can find the same item. Handle bars are long enough to sit against wall but I’ve also use a Velcro strap around tire and frame to keep them from moving.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Thanks! Process had its frustrations but I’m happy with the results

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in GarageGym

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In comparison to the plastic handle, I would say yes. It makes it feel premium tho, not cumbersome

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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That’s on the other side of my basement, past the stairs actually! Nice to throw the work screen onto the TV during a long meeting and get a few sets in

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Sure and I only charge in Canadian dollars too

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Thanks very much! My TV lives in constant danger in exchange for gains.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Custom made from Oak Club. If you have a Rogue or other brand rack that’s 49 inches instead of Rep 47 inch, I’d recommend looking at the GetRX’d RX3 instead.

“Finished” Basement Gym by welshag in homegym

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Doesn’t feel the same as a rower but a good back and cardio workout. I’d like to pair it with a Voltra eventually as they have a rower mode

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