Official Home Gym Building Thread

CaptainRAVE · 17 May 2020 at 14:21

Skidder said:
I have some one inch plates and bars that never get used since a faff to have both olympic and those on the go. have stuck them on ebay. just less than 60kg and a straight bar and an ez-curl. Wonder what they will go for

I suspect you’ll do well.

currantloaf · 18 May 2020 at 14:34

Is there a condensed list of sites that people are finding gear pop up on?

Stuck notifications on a few but so frustrating going onto each site and having to click through each item to see that it is out of stock!

LiE · 18 May 2020 at 15:19

currantloaf said:
Is there a condensed list of sites that people are finding gear pop up on?

Stuck notifications on a few but so frustrating going onto each site and having to click through each item to see that it is out of stock!

Powerhouse fitness and fitness superstore are the ones you'll have to keep checking, I don't think they have the option to be notified.

What specifically are you looking for?

AndyCr15 · 18 May 2020 at 19:32

I see powerhouse have a few different dumbbells now... but now I've got some Origin UD2 Urathane, I want to stick with that style!

I keep checking now and then, I wouldn't mind some 10kg or 12kg (or 22kg if they go that high?) if anyone sees them on sale

CaptainRAVE · 18 May 2020 at 19:49

I just need all of my equipment to arrive - hopefully next week. Otherwise gyms will open and it will be even more difficult to resist going.

Sandycheeks · 19 May 2020 at 00:30

Someone had listed the garage gym 2.0 from powerhouse fitness on fb marketplace for £300, there was also a good selection of dumbells.
I said I'd have it and arrange courier to collect which was going to cost £200.
I bet she seller was inundated with messages as without the dumbells it retails for about £940.

Edit: I didn't end up with it.

CaptainRAVE · 19 May 2020 at 12:44

Well my origin fitness equipment has arrived already - minus a bar, I assume that will follow. Would have helped if they told me it was being delivered, I was mid meeting! Shame I can’t do much without a bar.

CaptainRAVE · 19 May 2020 at 17:34

Tempted to get this to keep the weights in for the time being - https://www.tigersheds.com/product/tiger-wooden-tool-chest/#prodDesc

I can spread them across the base to even the weight out.

That said, I currently have them on the delivery pallet covered with a tarp next to my workout area. It'll be fine for now, but will no doubt collect condensation underneath in the winter. I guess this will eventually affect the collar.

I may just treat the collars of the plates with something like this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0001P0AI6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&th=1

I’ve also emailed Origin regarding the missing bar, I hope it isn’t lost like some reviews mention as there are no others in stock and a refund won’t help much at this point.

CaptainRAVE · 20 May 2020 at 09:12

Crisis averted. Checked the DPD app for another delivery and it seems my bar is also coming today. I wish origin had told me it was coming in two shipments.

My bulldog order is also shipping soon.

Not bad shipping/delivery speeds considering.

I’ll use the multiple pallets I have to build a solid, raised base for my plate storage. Tarp over the top, desiccant inside to keep the moisture out. 3 in 1 Oil for the collar.

SixTwoSix · 20 May 2020 at 09:42

Sellers market for gym equipment right now, have had offers over £1000 for my CF820 via FB marketplace - https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.u...ustable-pulley-with-2-x-160lb-cast-stacks.php

PF a bit sneaky though, they had this for £950 last year when I bought it...they were selling it at £1500 until it went out of stock a few weeks ago.

currantloaf · 20 May 2020 at 09:44

LiE said:
Powerhouse fitness and fitness superstore are the ones you'll have to keep checking, I don't think they have the option to be notified.

What specifically are you looking for?

Looking for a Olympic Barbell set ideally. Will look to complement with some movable squat stands & bench but the latter two are easier to find, seen a few in stock

LiE · 20 May 2020 at 10:38

currantloaf said:
Looking for a Olympic Barbell set ideally. Will look to complement with some movable squat stands & bench but the latter two are easier to find, seen a few in stock

Bars are hard to find at a reasonable price.

I've spotted this. https://www.bestgymequipment.co.uk/collections/olympic-bars/products/escape-olympic-power-bar

Teeper · 20 May 2020 at 11:02

Can anyone recommend a good power rack for a home garage with decent pulley system?
I had my eyes on the Bodymax 375 but I'm not really sure what else is out there.

currantloaf · 20 May 2020 at 12:01

LiE said:
Bars are hard to find at a reasonable price.

I've spotted this. https://www.bestgymequipment.co.uk/collections/olympic-bars/products/escape-olympic-power-bar

Missed it but another site to add to the list - seems they got an in stock page which is good https://www.bestgymequipment.co.uk/collections/in-stock

LiE · 20 May 2020 at 12:20

currantloaf said:
Missed it but another site to add to the list - seems they got an in stock page which is good https://www.bestgymequipment.co.uk/collections/in-stock

yep you've got to be quick.

Kris_90 · 20 May 2020 at 13:12

Managed to order a pair of 22.5kg dumbbells yesterday. Not perfect but better than the 15kg (singular) dumbbell I've got now. I wanted to get an olympic bar and 100kg of weight and it would have cost £600

Out of curiosity, anyone who had a home gym prior to lockdown, how much did you pay for a bar and circa 100kg of weight?

GiraffePencils · 20 May 2020 at 13:23

I got a bar and 77.5kg for 200 new

CaptainRAVE · 20 May 2020 at 14:52

The bar arrived and it is a thing of beauty. I had my doubt about a 'cross fit bar', but the equipment from Origin is top quality and the bar is perfect for what I need it for, although it is a little oily currently, but nothing hands covered in chalk can't deal with. Just waiting for my Bulldog squat stands now that have shipped and will hopefully arrive in the next few days. I must say that the weights and the bar all feel quite heavy having been out of the gym for 8 weeks. I'll probably start on Friday with my standard deadlift session, with a 10-15kg lower 1RM.

Kris_90 · 20 May 2020 at 15:32

GiraffePencils said:
I got a bar and 77.5kg for 200 new

Cheers - I'm defo not paying an extra £400.

Psymonkee · 20 May 2020 at 19:31

Teeper said:
Can anyone recommend a good power rack for a home garage with decent pulley system?
I had my eyes on the Bodymax 375 but I'm not really sure what else is out there.

I've got the cf475 and highly recommend it. It's got thicker/more robust catcher pins than the 375. I posted a picture just above.

You can't do OHP inside the rack unless you're a midget though

(I'm 6'1" and it's too low)

//edit: looks like the 475 had been replaced with the 485. Now with red highlights