blackoutHERO wrote:Hime wrote:blackoutHERO wrote:If I was to train at home full time then I would get something wider if space permitted. Would probably get something custom built to specifications of my training space but yes I'd pay more for something better. Never had an issue with current one but I know this is something I'll do until I die so would be worth getting best I could afford. Not just for weight limits but for overall life (rust, structural issues etc.).
I have generic foam gym flooring. Then I just have two bits of hardwood maybe an inch thick which slot into the squat rack. Then for deadlifting I've just got a long sheet of wood, not very thick wood. Again, if it was a full time thing, I'd make a proper floor for rack and deadlift platform in front of it. My current deadlift wood is gooseberry fool and I'm basically lifting from a deficit because of the wear and tear. I'll take a photo tonight of my set up when I'm squatting.
Thanks man. I'm in two mindsets, go big and my home gym can be everything I want it to be, as you say this is something I will be doing forever. Alternatively I go half way and keep a gym membership as it's an awesome gym and only £35 a month. The thing is my wife and I are trying to start a family plus I do shift work and have a double garage sitting there doing nothing. Getting too and from the gym is a 45 minute round trip plus waiting for stuff I feel like it is the best use of time and money.
*Edit* the next conundrum is what bench to get, strawberry float me adjustable benches are expensive.
My wood and 9mm MDF deadlift platform.
See how the rings are close to the edges. My grip is narrow enough to not be too much of an issue now but I had a wider grip before and I nipped my hand skin couple times re-reacking
My bench
Thanks a lot dude, put my order in last night for the bench, rack, bar (cancelled the bull dog one) and dip horn attachment. I've already ordered some 25 plates from strength shop so a plate order from pro plates and I'll be sorted for the time being.
Thanks for posting that, I have quite a wide grip too so I can see how the rack being narrow would be a problem. I better check the specifications on the rack I've ordered now
I'm to build an 8 foot square platform with treated plywood and stall mats, I'll post pictures when I get it built.