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    Genki gym equipment

    Hi, I am planning to replace my old gym equipment, and the brand Genki caught my attention when I was browsing for reputable brands on the Internet. Have anyone used any gym equipment of this brand? Is it as good as advertised? Any suggestion is appreciated; thanks in advance.
  2. Russell Coight

    New program idea

    What do you guys think of PPP? I'm just looking for something simple. I'm thinking of doing it for the 3 main lifts plus overhead press 4 days a week with hypertrophy/assistance whatever as well. This is what I've put together: Monday Squat PPP Quads Split squats 3 x 15-20 Leg...
  3. A

    Storing a Barbell outside...Ideas inside. Advice?

    not fully outside it is under patio , but does anyone keep their equipment outside ?
  4. G

    Which Brand - Cast Iron Plates ?

    Hello, I decided not to go with Bumper plates for my home Gym. I wont be needing to lift-drop my weights. Price wise I know I can get Bumper plates (premium quality) for roughly the same cost as Olympic Cast Iron plates. Because I like the sound of Iron... Reg Park, Arnold Schwarzenegger...
  5. K

    MM adjustable benches

    Hey everyone, first poster here. I can't decide between http://www.gymdirect.com.au/shop/strength-equipment/benches/adjustable-benches/black-adjustable-flat-to-incline-bench-rating-certified/ and...
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    Any homes gyms in perth that needs a newbie to train with?

    just throwing it out there
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    Squat Racks - Rogue SML and ...this other one

    Who knows about Rogue's SML racks and either of these? They all appear the same except branding... Crossfire Multi Assault Rack from GymDirect SPX Rack from AussieStrength URS Top Grade Rack from UrbanRX After reading a bit online I'm now just looking at the SML-2 or 3 and this other rack...
  8. D

    Rubber coated plates with steel inserts

    Hi all, Does anyone have any recommendations? I've got cheap rubber ones that leave black crap all over my hands and my barbell sleeves when I slide them on and off. These seem to be the best I can find http://aussiestrength.com.au/strength-equipment/weight-plates/rubber-coated-weight-plates.html
  9. A

    Buggered elbow

    So, seems I've buggered the elbow/tricep from low bar squats, think i was gripping the bar too hard lol. I've read as much of the previous posts as I can, and am now taking a week or 2 off, with lots of foam rolling, strengthening exercises. I'm wondering if it's primarily to do with...
  10. A

    Garden Shed Gyms?

    Given a Heavy Duty Concrete Floor,What is the Minimum size Shed for a Pretty Good Gym? What would be your Minimum Equipment? Any Innovative Ideas? Guesstimated Cost?
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    Arnold Classic Australia 18 March 2016 - 20 March 2016

    He told you he'd be back! Arnold Schwarzenegger will be attending the Arnold Classic Australia again in 2016. It is shaping up to be bigger than ever. Come along to 3 non-stop days for the latest in entertainment, sporting events, supplements, fitness equipment, apparel and more...
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    Samson Gym Equipment

    GDay As the title suggests Im Interested in buying some locally made gym equipment , Not being in a position to buy new at the moment as im looking at a kind of Re Hab type of training then to something more. Hopefully . I have managed through ebay and gumtree to find some old samson stuff and...
  13. K

    FS/ gym equipment, rack, bumpers, sled etc.

    I have a bunch of equipment for sale, some of it is on the Gold Coast and some of it is in Greenbank. Pick up only, I may deliver for a cost to local areas, will not organise postage. Squat rack, it has a small footprint, cant OH press inside. It was originally made to be bolted down, solid...
  14. C

    Trying to to decide which Power Cage

    Hello all, I'm looking at setting up a home gym and trying to decide what the best Power cage to get. Really looking at it for your basics - Squats, Bench work, Chin ups. Room shouldn't be a issue as I'm looking at undercover out doors. Trying to tossing up between the Barbarian Commercial...
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    back extension?

    45 Degree or Roman Chair back extension machine? I would like something I could do a bodyweight type exercise after squatting and deadlifting. Can't afford a GHR as they are $500.
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    Gym Owners Talk

    Is it worth it? Was it hard to ge ta loan? Where did you get your equipment, and did you buy new or used? Liability? Other issues? Are you glad you did it? If you could go back 5 or 10 years, what would you do differently? This is the place where gym owners, or those interested in maybe...
  17. BrisVegasGhost

    Adjustable Benches

    Here is my latest addition to my self made equipment. One heavy duty Flat/Incline bench and one Flat/Incline/Decline bench Just at the frame stage at the moment. Pads to come 75x75x3mm thick main Frame 10mm thick radial arms 16mm hardware. Heavy duty Pop Pins....bullet proof! FID bench FID and...
  18. A

    Weekly Discussion Thread #6

    This weeks topic: Cardio · What do you do for cardio? · How much cardio do you do in dieting, gaining, and maintenance phases? · If you don't do any cardio, why not? · How do you measure your cardio? · What do you do to make cardio fun?
  19. taurus

    How do YOU warm up?

    As the heading says! Cardio equipment? Bands? Dynamic stretching? Specific movements? Rollers? I'm just interested in forms of warm ups! For me, it's dynamic stretching and band work. Have a good weekend!
  20. H

    Plyo Boxes

    Hey guys, has anyone ever built there own plyo boxes ? i was thinking of building some for the home gym just wondering what type of wood to use ? Any suggestions would be appreciated, i'll also do a write up when they're done/during build!
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