Garage Gym - In Progress

[Bigmurph6]

That’s cool 3 minutes away its amazing what you can find so close and not even know its there

 

[Poppy]

I found that the back extension like that really helped me personally.

 

[Shock6050]

LOL this is what I’m getting from a lot of people! Well I’ll say this then…the side where I park my car will remain equipment free. However I may end up adding some stall mats to extend out further for more open space for deadlifts, Olympic lifts, etc. . I can just pull my car out when I need that extra space, and those stall mats are basically indestructible so no concerns parking my car on them.
I am eying a plate loaded leg extension/leg curl combo. It’s not that big but an extra row of mats would be nice. This “hobby” has kind of become an obsession. Fortunately the wife is on board with all of this as she prefers the new me that’s way more motivated and engaged when not working out.

 

[Bigmurph6]

However I may end up adding some stall mats to extend out further for more open space for deadlifts, Olympic lifts, etc. . I can just pull my car out when I need that extra space, and those stall mats are basically indestructible so no concerns parking my car on them.

Nope I don’t believe you it will be this first then well the car stayed out last night and then on Facebook that piece of equipment you have been dying for and someone is just saying pick it up and its yours lol lol im dying right now sorry lol I have to mess with you but I do believe that the garage will become the dungeon completely in time. Lol

 

[Shock6050]

LOL you are killing me! This is almost the exact same comment that I’ve been getting from various friends and family. Claims it’s just a matter of time! We shall see.

 

[Bigmurph6]

Lol will see I hope that you honestly build a kingdom in your garage and one day while traveling I can hit up gym Iron Moose

 

[Poppy]

Do you have room out back for a nice out building? The iron moose can relocate to its own building.

 

[Bigmurph6]

Oh shit I see construction in the future great idea @Poppy

 

[Poppy]

That’s what i did for the rage cage gym

 

[Bigmurph6]

I love your setup also

 

[Shock6050]

Haha I suppose it could be done but would be quite the investment building a separate iron moose facility! I’ll stick to what I have going on. At this point adding things are more for variation and isolation. I’ve picked up a few side items that really take up little space (adjustable plate loaded kettlebell, more bands that go up to 150lb resistance, 2nd set of sandwich J-cups for the rack). I also found for like 5 bucks little stickers that I put on the sides of the rack that shows what holes are used for incline, decline, flat, military, squat…this was really convenient. Having a 2x2 rack I’ve noticed accessories are so much cheaper as compared to the beefier 3x3 racks.

 

[Shock6050]

Oh and found a weighted vest that goes to 60 lbs on Prime day for cheap. You can take out the 10 6lb preloaded sandbags to decrease the weight as needed. Really good workout for brisk outdoor walks. I would never suggest jogging in it or you will likely be seeing an orthopedic surgeon in the future!

 

[Bigmurph6]

adjustable plate loaded kettlebell,

What?? I want one who carries this? @Shock6050

Looks like you built it did you?

 

[Bigmurph6]

I love your attention to detail brother you have such a beautiful setup and kts all functional

 

[Poppy]

Everything looks great.

The stickers are a great idea. My rack is sharpied up. Hahaha

 

[Bigmurph6]

Nothing wrong with sharpie and little duct tape lol

 

[Poppy]

Hahaha

I’ve seen those adjustable kettle bells before. It’s on my wish list for sure.

 

[Bigmurph6]

I haven’t seen that before I really want one im going to buy it today if the price is correct

 

[Shock6050]

I got them through Rogue. They were at a very reasonable price. The challenge is waiting for them to be in stock! I also bought an axle clamp as you can see in the pic to keep the plates from rising up when doing lifts. They are pretty cheap too and I think they are mentioned with a link when you view the kettlebells on the Rogue site.

 

[Bigmurph6]

Im going to look today im excited ive been wanting kettle balls to use but there expensive to buy a set so adjustable im all about that especially with plates

Much appreciated brother