Home Gym

[robblok]

2 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

 

 

My training is powerlifting based by the way: main movements are the squat, benchpress, and deadlift. Next to that i do some curls, pullups, triceps, and ab work but thats about it. My goal is to qualify for the nationals in powerlifting in 2 years time when i reach 40 years of age, something that should be no problem with my current numbers.

Pretty ambitious, keep me informed. I never really wanted to compete in anything. For me its more a looks / health kind of thing. But one thing is for sure it trains a lot better when you got a goal.

 

I might not have liked it that i lost 4 months because of sleeping problems. But its actually nice to lift and see numbers going up. Even though it just means getting back to where I was at. 

 

I hope you can compete, just curious is it a weight class or age class kind of thing. Just keep us unformed here. Reporting makes you accountable and accountable makes people more motivated.

 

I am thinking about trying to gain some extra muscle and strength, i might start that somewhere in juli once my cut is over and I have had time to get my food just right for maintenance and then add a bit of extra food and some extra training.  But first I want to be as lean as I can get, and the building of extra mass will be done without gaining fat (or not much not going to do as other bodybuilders do and eat like crazy). Anyway its nice to have some goals again. 

[Bob12345]

Aiming to compete is a great motivation, before lifting i did triathlons and the competition aspect was what motivated me to keep on going. Plus it is just fun to go out to a new location and measure your performance against others and meet up with others doing the same sport.

 

For powerlifting the competitions are a bit of trouble as they all take place in Bangkok and start early morning meaning i need to fly there and spend 2 nights there. Plus the costs; plane tickets, hotel, and they got a ton of requirements regarding equipment (need to buy a new lifting belt, lifting suit, etc).

 

Qualifying for the nationals goes on age and weight class. I am 38 meaning i need to compete in the open class which requires a total of 1035lbs for the 83kg class and 1145lbs for the 93kg class. I wont be able to make either: doing about 960lbs now at 85kg. But in 2 years time i am 40 meaning i can compete in the Masters class which only requires 891lbs and 957lbs to qualify. So all i need to do is keep training a bit longer and wait till i reach 40.

[SpokaneAl]

I am not a gym guy but after 42 years of distance running and 12 or so years in triathlon, I do like endurance sports. During those years I raced every distance I could find from 400 meters to 100 kilometer running events and triathlons from sprints to Ironman.

In recent years I have backed off from racing and gotten back into my reasons for running and riding - the joy of movement, play and fitness.

I do believe in owning a nice bike and am willing to pay for the luxury - carbon fiber, electronic shifting and disc brakes on my road bike are essential for me.

I rotate between running and swimming one day - 10 - 15 kilometers running and up to 2k meters swimming, and the next day a nice 64 kilometer bike ride.

Luckily, in my neck of the woods here in Issan, there are safe, dog free dedicated bike and running paths.

Prior to heading out I do my body weight exercises and stretches - I seem to have developed a routine that keeps me injury and pretty much pain free.

While I am a numbers fanatic and track everything religiously, it is a long term hobby for me. As I get closer to 70 years old, my speeds continue to decline and now my main concern is to feel strong when I am out there pushing myself.

I still look forward to getting up every morning and heading out, so life is good.


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[myshem]

A home gym sounds a bit sad if no girls in legging to sneak between reps...

 

[robblok]

20 hours ago, Bob12345 said:

Aiming to compete is a great motivation, before lifting i did triathlons and the competition aspect was what motivated me to keep on going. Plus it is just fun to go out to a new location and measure your performance against others and meet up with others doing the same sport.

 

For powerlifting the competitions are a bit of trouble as they all take place in Bangkok and start early morning meaning i need to fly there and spend 2 nights there. Plus the costs; plane tickets, hotel, and they got a ton of requirements regarding equipment (need to buy a new lifting belt, lifting suit, etc).

 

Qualifying for the nationals goes on age and weight class. I am 38 meaning i need to compete in the open class which requires a total of 1035lbs for the 83kg class and 1145lbs for the 93kg class. I wont be able to make either: doing about 960lbs now at 85kg. But in 2 years time i am 40 meaning i can compete in the Masters class which only requires 891lbs and 957lbs to qualify. So all i need to do is keep training a bit longer and wait till i reach 40.

Your numbers are impressive, well done. If i conservatively count my numbers I would qualify but I am at a higher body weight then you. I must say you did quite well for such a short time. 

 

Keep it up nice to hear about it. I take it you still go up in weight not sure if i could go much higher without training for it. I doubt it, i keep my reps high (8-12). 

 

I am curious how do you do max bench press tests. Deadlift is easy.. squat with spotter bars is doable. Benchpress can be done with spotter bars but is still a bit painful if it fails. (at least my experience)

[robblok]

20 hours ago, SpokaneAl said:

I am not a gym guy but after 42 years of distance running and 12 or so years in triathlon, I do like endurance sports. During those years I raced every distance I could find from 400 meters to 100 kilometer running events and triathlons from sprints to Ironman.

In recent years I have backed off from racing and gotten back into my reasons for running and riding - the joy of movement, play and fitness.

I do believe in owning a nice bike and am willing to pay for the luxury - carbon fiber, electronic shifting and disc brakes on my road bike are essential for me.

I rotate between running and swimming one day - 10 - 15 kilometers running and up to 2k meters swimming, and the next day a nice 64 kilometer bike ride.

Luckily, in my neck of the woods here in Issan, there are safe, dog free dedicated bike and running paths.

Prior to heading out I do my body weight exercises and stretches - I seem to have developed a routine that keeps me injury and pretty much pain free.

While I am a numbers fanatic and track everything religiously, it is a long term hobby for me. As I get closer to 70 years old, my speeds continue to decline and now my main concern is to feel strong when I am out there pushing myself.

I still look forward to getting up every morning and heading out, so life is good.


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Nice i applaud everyone who exercises whatever they do and it seems you do enough. More then me i think. I don't train every day, I don't think I could motivate myself for every day. 

 

Everyone should just find something that works for them. 

[happydays]

If you want to do some weight training at home but lack space I can recommend Bowflex dumbbells. They do 2 versions, one that goes up to 52.5 lbs which is what I have & another that goes up to 90 lbs. I bought mine from http://www.dumbbellhouse.com/ , dumbells, stand & bench together cost B13,800. I’m thinking of buying the heavier version now as I’m up to 52.5 lbs on some exercises. For me the advantages of working out at home (not having to wait for someone to finish, playing music that I like) outweighs the social aspect. Also, I only do 2 muscle groups per day which takes about 30 minutes so it wouldn’t really be worth going to a gym anyway.

[robblok]

37 minutes ago, happydays said:

If you want to do some weight training at home but lack space I can recommend Bowflex dumbbells. They do 2 versions, one that goes up to 52.5 lbs which is what I have & another that goes up to 90 lbs. I bought mine from http://www.dumbbellhouse.com/ , dumbells, stand & bench together cost B13,800. I’m thinking of buying the heavier version now as I’m up to 52.5 lbs on some exercises. For me the advantages of working out at home (not having to wait for someone to finish, playing music that I like) outweighs the social aspect. Also, I only do 2 muscle groups per day which takes about 30 minutes so it wouldn’t really be worth going to a gym anyway.

Nice, i bought the ironmaster ones. I had to import them but I believe you now can import them fom singapore. I feel they are far superior to bowflex having tried them both.

 

The standard version goes up to 75LBs and my added version goes up to 120 LBs 

 

I had to import them from the US and had my parents and bothers bring them with them. I now got 3 sets of them 

 

 

[JordanJones]

"dumbells , stand & bench together cost B13,80 0. "

 

That's not cheap. Standard adjustable dumbells are not expensive and you can even make some using pipes and clamps.

[robblok]

7 minutes ago, JordanJones said:

"dumbells , stand & bench together cost B13,80 0. "

 

That's not cheap. Standard adjustable dumbells are not expensive and you can even make some using pipes and clamps.

I know they are not expensive, i trained with them for years however you feel the difference between the two. I often had the standard adjustable dumbbells get loose (not totally fall off) during exercise. I would not have spend the money I have on better stuff if I thought cheaper stuff would do the job.

 

Also the speed of changing between normal dumbbells and ironmaster or bowflex (don't like them as much) is quite big. (of course you can have multiple sets) 

 

Pipes and clamps.. I would not want to do a heavy DB shoulder press with such a contraption. 

 

[JordanJones]

https://www.catalystsap.com.au/bodybuilding/why-drop-sets-and-super-sets-are-overrated-for-drug-free-individuals-seeking-muscle-mass-gain/

[robblok]

6 hours ago, JordanJones said:

https://www.catalystsap.com.au/bodybuilding/why-drop-sets-and-super-sets-are-overrated-for-drug-free-individuals-seeking-muscle-mass-gain/

That is for sure you can't do dropsets all the time. When I was 18 I could get away with it not anymore. Though I still use them, but not as a regular thing. Nice link.

[robblok]

Today i got a new barbell, and yes you can use dumbbells for the same reason but i like to alternate.

 

I had my reservations about it worrying the handle would shift during exercise, it does not unless you want it too. The force is not pulling on it. Its nice to be able to do hammer curls, and normal ones and get the bar in a angle you like.

 

However this being a Thai product I have one negative remark. (sorry my English is not perfect).

 

The bearings seem to have a little bit room left. You only notice it at the end of the upward curl so its not a problem. (im a perfectionist). This bar could also act as a triceps bar if you don't own one.

 

I would not have bought it if I did not have problems with my normal EZ bar but now that I have it I will certainly use it.

[Jonathan Fairfield]

RockerC - that is an awesome setup!! Some other nice home gyms in here too.

 

For anyone else with a home gym, there shortly be a promotion on Thaivisa from Seara Sports for discounted fitness equipment - ex display stuff, discontinued models that kind of stuff. Should be on the site by next week. Might be of interest to some you.

[robblok]

25 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

RockerC - that is an awesome setup!! Some other nice home gyms in here too.

 

For anyone else with a home gym, there shortly be a promotion on Thaivisa from Seara Sports for discounted fitness equipment - ex display stuff, discontinued models that kind of stuff. Should be on the site by next week. Might be of interest to some you.

I wish I had still room ????, there are quite a few things I would love to have. But I will look anyway.

[NoshowJones]

On 3/23/2019 at 5:49 PM, Baerboxer said:

 I have a good quality running machine/treadmill, static exercise bike, sit up bench for exercises. I also have a boxing training ball which is good for speed, co-ordination, and cardio too; as well as exercising arm, back and shoulder muscles. I also have a "Bob" - the martial arts dummy that looks a bit like "Arnie" - good for conditioning and practicing weapon as well as empty hand techniques. Last but not least I have a Bokken which I use for practicing sword strokes/techniques as Mrs. BB doesn't like me do that in the garden with my live blade swords!

 

I need to get an heavy bag next as sorely missing that.

 

In martial arts, you always need people to practice some things with but there is an awful lot you can do on your own too.

 

I used to go to gyms, and enjoyed it as it was usually a few men and lots of ladies! 

 

But to be honest, I never really been a body builder and much prefer martial art training. I used to have a barbell and dumb bell sets but now just stick to the martial arts. 

Martial arts is great for fitness, but not so much for self defence. 

[JordanJones]

4 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Martial arts is great for fitness, but not so much for self defence. 

Wrestling is the best self defense.

[NoshowJones]

18 minutes ago, JordanJones said:

Wrestling is the best self defense.

Trying to be funny? Wrestling is for cissys.????

[elgenon]

Home gyms are good for those who can get themselves to use them. Hard to "spot" yourself though. I currently belong to a mainly Thai gym and was pleasantly surprised when a Thai asked (in a non-verbal way) to spot him. I personally like the energy and camaraderie of a public gym. Whatever works for you is the best for you.

[JordanJones]

18 hours ago, possum1931 said:

Trying to be funny? Wrestling is for cissys.????

The best mma fighters are wrestlers.

 

They destroy boxers.

[JordanJones]

1 hour ago, elgenon said:

Home gyms are good for those who can get themselves to use them. Hard to "spot" yourself though. I currently belong to a mainly Thai gym and was pleasantly surprised when a Thai asked (in a non-verbal way) to spot him. I personally like the energy and camaraderie of a public gym. Whatever works for you is the best for you.

Only need a spotter for 2 exercises.

[JordanJones]

Are heavy rope exercises good for anything?

[robblok]

9 minutes ago, JordanJones said:

Are heavy rope exercises good for anything?

 

I would think they are a good way to do HIIT, but the disadvantage of heavy rope exercises IMHO is that you don't use your leg muscles. If you wan't to burn calories i would say include large muscles and the legs are one of the largest muscles but not included in the rope exercises i saw. 

 

I was tempted to buy some ropes and exercise in the park but decided against it as it would be too much of a hassle. I would use them as a variation to other cardio strength exercises. 

[robblok]

On 3/30/2019 at 11:54 AM, JordanJones said:

Only need a spotter for 2 exercises.

I could name more then 2 easily, but I have been training without anyone spotting me for quite some time. Though its nice to have a spotter if you really want to give it all. Also nice if you want to do some negative training. Its one of the things I do miss a training partner. 

[JordanJones]

Yes lack of legs is a concern I had. I can buy one for $20 so I'm going to give it a go.

[JordanJones]

https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/battle-rope-leg-waves-the-ultimate-in-lower-body-power-and-pump.html

 

Seems you can work the legs well. Never thought of this.

[robblok]

1 hour ago, JordanJones said:

https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/battle-rope-leg-waves-the-ultimate-in-lower-body-power-and-pump.html

 

Seems you can work the legs well. Never thought of this.

I also never thought of it, but at the moment I got enough alternatives to do HIIT training.

 

20$ is not much at all but seems you need 2.

 

My current philosophy is find whatever you like and whatever keeps you motivated and do it. For me its the loaded carries (i prefer them over my rowing machine even though the rowing machine might be better). 

 

But anything you can keep on doing consistency is worth doing even if it is a bit less effective as an other exercise.

[elgenon]

On 3/29/2019 at 9:54 PM, JordanJones said:

Only need a spotter for 2 exercises.

 Only 1 of the pluses. Maybe more than 2 exercises for others. Thou shalt not judge others by what you do. See Robblok. And multiple sets.

Farmers Walk is an easy way to exercise a lot of things.

 

I agree with Robblok. Whatever gets you exercising is better than not exercising. 

 

I enjoyed the gym porn they used to play at my gym in Patts. Helped the hours go by. Hope they play it in the future. 

[JordanJones]

Ok so bought the rope. It's thick and heavy. Did 10 minutes and it was a good workout. I did some squats mimicing a long distance skier as well as side to side on each leg and jogging on the spot. Will try the leg exercises next.

[robblok]

1 hour ago, JordanJones said:

Ok so bought the rope. It's thick and heavy. Did 10 minutes and it was a good workout. I did some squats mimicing a long distance skier as well as side to side on each leg and jogging on the spot. Will try the leg exercises next.

Just out of curiosity where do you do that because i always thought you needed quite a bit of room for battle ropes.