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  1. Shock6050

    Late Dinner - Flat Iron Steak and Broccoli

    On a weird schedule again so just had dinner. Went with searing a flat iron steak on the gas range then finishing it off to medium in the oven. Also added a crapload of steamed broccoli with just some salt. I recently started buying my meat in bulk as after doing the math this much cheaper than...
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    Wrist straps - standard vs. figure 8

    I only use wrist straps when doing a weight heavy enough where my grip becomes the limiting factor. I think this is important to do to continue to increase grip strength. However, when I do use wrist straps I currently use the most common old school style where you manually wrap them around the...
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    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    Thanks! I never have used the upper part of a rack to put bands but definitely makes sense why it may be beneficial to do at times. Plan to try out both methods periodically to see what works best and to add a little variety. Ultimately imo king will always just be your standard barbell work...
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    Benefits of just brisk walking - keep it simple

    Absolutely! Another good strategy is to essentially “microdose” these sessions for lack of better word. It is so much easier to hit your step goal by just doing a short walk after core meals or when just you have some time to spare. Ultimately, it all adds up during the day and ultimately by...
  5. Shock6050

    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    Well coming from you, I definitely will be looking for a way to set up a belt squat system in the future!
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    Benefits of just brisk walking - keep it simple

    Aside from its overall fitness benefits, regular long walks are extremely beneficial in a therapeutic manner. From a weight management strategy, in my opinion, there is too much emphasis on high intensity cardio. Not only is it hard for those just starting a goal to lose weight to maintain...
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    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    I see you have what appears to be a band peg at the bottom of the rack. My lower uprights have holes all across to add band pegs or attaching a landmine. Do you regularly do band work attached to the barbell to emphasize increasing resistance at various sticking points? If so what is your...
  8. Shock6050

    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    I’ve never actually have done belt squats but have been interested in doing them as it seems to be another way to help take the load on your lower back. That’s a nice setup that you made! I saw that REP belt squat attachment and it definitely peaked my interest, though it seems reviews online...
  9. Shock6050

    Blood donation times. Who’s the champ

    Damn you guys have some crazy fast times. However I always get talked into doing double reds since I have O+ blood. Though not as sought out as O - there apparently is a shortage for all O types. Always takes 20-30 min but never officially timed it. Those blood suckers definitely will let me...
  10. Shock6050

    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    Here is the 6 post version with all the bells and whistles. Don’t think adding front feet is needed as I already have quite a bit of weight on the back as is and this thing doesn’t move an inch when I try to rattle it.
  11. Shock6050

    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    Not doing this now but can see (or dream) in the future adding a 16in crossmember and 80in upright in the back to make a 6 post version which is what is shown when looking at the PR5000 at REP. I think I remember you having an awesome 6 post setup from EliteFts, but extends a lot more than 16in...
  12. Shock6050

    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    You got it! Had to look it up myself to be sure. Reinforced nylon.
  13. Shock6050

    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    I know these aren’t showing skin definition, though I plan to kind of produce a before after post about my journey back into the game. One game changer and something I’m really proud about is the growth I’ve seen in my legs as I got away from “bro” splits where if I missed a day it likely was...
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    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    Thanks! I was a bit hesitant/worried about discussing adding a new rack with the wife, but surprisingly she gave me the all clear fairly quickly. Maybe she knows I will definitely be using it regularly with no plan to have a gym membership expense, kids will need a sturdier rack as they grow up...
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    Updated Garage Gym Power Rack

    Sorry haven’t been as active on here lately, but hopefully things have settled down for a bit with work/family. My old home gym thread closed out, but wanted to share an upgrade I just made. The previous power rack was fine and served it’s purpose, but knew I was pushing it as it was pretty...
  16. Shock6050

    Soooo fucking hungry!

    I can only imagine! I’m not a competitor but have gotten down to probably just under 9-10% quite a long time ago. I was definitely at very low energy and just felt like crap. I like to maintain somewhere between 10-13%. When I hit close to 10%, abs are clearly visible and defined, which is...
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    Picked up an open trap bar…brief review

    Thanks for the clarification. Yeah traditional deadlifts do take quite a bit to master as your technique is critical. With a hex bar not so much though form should essentially be the same, particularly maintaining a flat back and initial drive with hamstring/hips. I definitely saw a pretty good...
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    Picked up an open trap bar…brief review

    Good point as I also don’t do deadlifts for just gaining size, though I do think it can build muscle depending on your weightlifting programming. I never did deadlifts until more recently which means none in my 20s and 30s. I hit every muscle group really hard back then, but I was never a...
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    Picked up an open trap bar…brief review

    Yep definitely right on about farmer’s carry. Plan to start adding those in as well. Always looking for variety as I’m 100% solely using my garage gym. Aside from having a leg press/hack squat, I can almost do any exercise I would want to do as in a commercial gym. Will be tough as my driveway...
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    Picked up an open trap bar…brief review

    Was having a bit of lower back pain from doing a lot of heavy squats and deadlifts so was looking for some alternatives particularly with deadlifts. In the meantime I just removed any of exercises that caused pain in the lower back while doing some moderate back hyperextensions to help...
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