*** The 2019 Gym Rats Thread ***

I'd consider adding a trx clone to that. We have one for travel and you can get a really good workout from it with a lot of variety. I spent about £40 and it is rock solid.
 
Skidder said:
Just had my first failure on deadlifts on SL. 127.5kg just hit a wall on the 4th of my work set. Not helped by 4 inch belt niggling but that's no excuse! Ordered one of these on Fri https://mobilitytools.co.uk/shop/belts/modifit-retro-3-powerlifting-belt-hand-made-in-uk/ so if that is an excuse will find out soon enough.
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I've looked at that one and added it to my shopping list on Amazon. It's around £80 now but I also need to find a good place to set it up around here.
 
Skidder said:
this looks same as mine (different branding but think they just embroider any old thing on them) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suspension-Trainer-Training-Straps-Fitness-Kit-Strength-Exercise-Home-Gym-Belt/272638384242?_trkparms=aid=333200&algo=COMP.MBE&ao=1&asc=20180409081753&meid=ffa72256f772477fa04982c6f983375d&pid=100008&rk=6&rkt=12&sd=223284491463&itm=272638384242&_trksid=p2047675.c100008.m2219

You can use any door frame to secure it with the included pad
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How does it hook on to the door frame? I live in a shared flat in the hospital accommodation and all the doors in the flat are fire doors that automatically closes.
 
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Looks like you want heavy fire doors for that, I've got cheap regular ones at my place that would probably get ripped out :D
 
neoboy said:
Looks like you want heavy fire doors for that, I've got cheap regular ones at my place that would probably get ripped out :D
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The doors we have are quite sold with automatic shutters installed inside the rooms to close the doors. And the doors feel fairly heavy as well so lets keep the fingers crossed for me :D
 
mrthingyx said:
Errr.. if you're just hitting 127.5kg on a deadlift you almost certainly don't need a belt.
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I’ve seen people wear belts with a lot less :p - but no, absolutely no need.

Oh January. All squat racks full. One person squatting 10kg on the bar - yup, a squat rack is essential for this. One person with 20kg, but then lunging all the way down the gym and barely using the rack. Argh!
 
mrthingyx said:
Errr.. if you're just hitting 127.5kg on a deadlift you almost certainly don't need a belt.
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I don't know - I'm figuring it out as I go along. I've been using it for last of the warm up set and then my work set on deadlift. Definitely appreciate it for work sets of squats.
 
Personally I wouldn't be whacking it straight on for all working sets and definitely not warm up sets, yes they are useful but you'll be missing out on a good chunk of core development by jumping straight for it.
 
tom_e said:
Personally I wouldn't be whacking it straight on for all working sets and definitely not warm up sets, yes they are useful but you'll be missing out on a good chunk of core development by jumping straight for it.
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Or go for the alternative approach and wear a belt at all times for every exercise. You will blend right in on certain days in my gym.
 
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