At 72 years old my home gym is centered on a set of dumbbells and an adjustable bench. (Not adjustable dumbbells. I like the convenience of just grabbing it and lifting from a rack without fiddling with the adjustments.). I also have a set of resistance bands as a supplement. I like body weight exercises but got tired of having to increase the number of reps and sets to get bigger or harder. The suspension trainer was great in the beginning but found it wanting later on. I gave it away. I sold my Total Gym 20 years ago. Not bad for the upper body but the lower body was inadequate. I went to a college reunion a couple of years back and was totally shocked and pleased when I heard my classmates say, "You're jacked!" So, as my years continue I'm finding myself focusing on what works for me and leave the bright, new shiny objects alone. God bless you brother for the good work that you do on this channel!
When I hear stories like this, I tell people it's people like you I'm setting my goals towards. Loved reading that comment and feel free to keep dropping these nuggets experience on the channel. God bless to you as well and thank you for the kind words.
I’m glad you made this video, so many home gym tours just are filled with cross fit/power lifting style equipment which is fine but for me when I was setting up my gym for bodybuilding it was sort of hard to find home gym tour videos with body building home gyms. All of this is my personal preference, of course. I personally don’t care for 20 barbells of slightly different variance or snatch blocks and 4 different cardio machines😂
Appreciate it brother. I'm definetly emphasizing a certain context of people and their goals. I really think you're going to see a lot of "bodybuilding home gyms" in the future.
I have squat rack tons of plates, power tower, Roman chair , power block dumbbells, strong man sand bags, resistance bands, kb, gym rings and have competed in powerlifting. I truly believe if you had a power tower or pull up bar, a towel for various grips on pull up bar, and body weight excercises you can truly transform the way you feel and look. You don’t need all the machines and weights. It’s nice to have them, but if you don’t have space or not able to afford the equipment then go calisthenics route. I have competed in power lifting, and I have gone very basic recently with body weight exercises, kb training, and pull up bar. I have more mobility, feel much better, and I’m actually getting more muscular. Recently
I go to the gym two times a week to do full body barbell workouts with some assistance exercises and I also do two workouts from home, where I have my adjustable dumbbells, a simple bench, a pullup-bar and a set of rings. My wife works out from home, so this setup is quite a practical thing to have and very convenient. I always come back to the barbells though, as they just feel awesome to me. But getting older, I really see the point of also incorporating lighter exercises and machines, especially for my problem areas.
I'm pretty much convinced that all you need is your BODY at this point, that along with perhaps a good resistance band set and maybe a basic dumbbell set/bench and good to go.
nah you need weights if you want to get big and strong. you can get fit with bodyweight, but there are limits. i have never seen someone getting on a high level with bodyweight.
@@felge1 I HAVE! But those dudes are on the "candy" as well, the means/tools are NOT the important factor in stimulating muscle/strength gain but EFFORT-INTENSITY is.
Once you start building a home gym, it's so tempting to keep adding more stuff in. Available space and price is stopping me from doing more. For me, I have an empty bedroom with a treadmill, total gym, kettlebell/dumbbells/bands and a mat for stretching. Been wanting to buy a leg extension/curl machine because I don't think the TG is as effective for lower body as it is for upper body, but I'm trying to fight the urge.
@@hybridresistance Yeah I'm likely gonna bite on a bench with an attachment in the future. Not a fan of what modern gyms are looking like now, prefer doing my thing at home.
I like your thought processes. The only CrossFit like exercises that I would like to improve on are muscle ups and one legged shrimp squats. 1. I have a good treadmill that has a low belt (like yours) so the collar of the barbell won’t hit it. When I replace my 20yr pacemaster treadmill I may consider one like yours. 2. Prx 3x3 rack (tall version) w high pulley. And other attachments. 3. 90lb power blocks. 4. Rogue 3.0 adj bench - I’m considering the freak athlete hyper pro or the titan ext/curl like you have. I need something more for legs like you talk about. I would like something with independent legs Individually weighted (I’m afraid of the ankle bar bending in favor of one leg).
The Freak Athlete comes to mind. Lots of people getting swept up in the hype. It looks like a wonderful machine, but unless you already do a lot lower back work and core strengthening, you're probably better off allocating the $1.8K budget elsewhere, if your goal is to build muscle. I feel like it's one of those things people with disposable income feel like it adds credibility to their gym, but it'll be there collecting dust after the hype wears off. For a bodybuilding gym, provided space, with that money I'd buy a hack squat/leg press combo and/or a leg extension/curl combo. No question.
Nothing against that product, looks very cool and versatile, but I knew it wasn't something I'd have a lot of use for. Now if you got the space / extra $ not bad idea (again talking about someone with BB goals). I'm certainly guilty (and will be) buying things that aren't exactly the most productive tools.
Accommodation will eventually occur if you keep doing the same exercises with the same exercise tools, the same load, and the same strength training method too long. Both Vladimir Zatsiorsky, who wrote the classic text on strength and training, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING, and the late Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Club, whose members broke many world powerlifting records, warned of accommodation. When accommodation occurs, your muscular endurance, size, and strength gains will halt. To avoid accommodation, change exercises, exercise tools, loads, and/or strength training methods. You can also change the way you do exercises, which can be something as simple as changing the distance of your hand placements.
I think remember you posting this in some other videos. Not a bad idea at all (if one has the space / $) to find machines or equipment that can be versatile. Also possibly might not a bad idea if one was going this route at the very least, to supplement with a cheap membership
@@spacecowboy301 I know that first hand. No joke ironically I was actually his demo man for that very exercise when I was at his conference in Wichita Falls in 2019. Great exercise, but I don’t think he’s even say they’re a good exercise for bodybuilding.
I'm beginning to think imagination is most important. I've repurposed or adjusted my meager supply of equipment to suit my needs as i progress. Maybe loadable dumbbells of rings at a minimum
To me why people not making great gains In the 80s/90's it all started with all out chemical enhancement bigger meant better didn't matter about health That you take all these drugs and you ruined your health These guys try to influence people in gyms tried to convince them their methods worked But they were such a small crowd and everyone in the gym had so much knowledge that they didn't listen to these people Then internet came these individuals from the 80s/90's now had a platform to tell everyone there's no such thing as information cos there's nothing around at that time in the 80s and the 90s And you have to train this way only
@@knightveg definitely all valid points. On the flip side you got a lot of natural bodybuilders now shifting through bro science cutting through to the basic stuff that works. My theme for in this one was more so geared towards the CrossFit influence of flipping tires or just making stuff “hard” means building muscle.
At 72 years old my home gym is centered on a set of dumbbells and an adjustable bench. (Not adjustable dumbbells. I like the convenience of just grabbing it and lifting from a rack without fiddling with the adjustments.). I also have a set of resistance bands as a supplement. I like body weight exercises but got tired of having to increase the number of reps and sets to get bigger or harder. The suspension trainer was great in the beginning but found it wanting later on. I gave it away. I sold my Total Gym 20 years ago. Not bad for the upper body but the lower body was inadequate. I went to a college reunion a couple of years back and was totally shocked and pleased when I heard my classmates say, "You're jacked!" So, as my years continue I'm finding myself focusing on what works for me and leave the bright, new shiny objects alone. God bless you brother for the good work that you do on this channel!
When I hear stories like this, I tell people it's people like you I'm setting my goals towards. Loved reading that comment and feel free to keep dropping these nuggets experience on the channel. God bless to you as well and thank you for the kind words.
I’m glad you made this video, so many home gym tours just are filled with cross fit/power lifting style equipment which is fine but for me when I was setting up my gym for bodybuilding it was sort of hard to find home gym tour videos with body building home gyms. All of this is my personal preference, of course. I personally don’t care for 20 barbells of slightly different variance or snatch blocks and 4 different cardio machines😂
Appreciate it brother. I'm definetly emphasizing a certain context of people and their goals. I really think you're going to see a lot of "bodybuilding home gyms" in the future.
I have squat rack tons of plates, power tower, Roman chair , power block dumbbells, strong man sand bags, resistance bands, kb, gym rings and have competed in powerlifting.
I truly believe if you had a power tower or pull up bar, a towel for various grips on pull up bar, and body weight excercises you can truly transform the way you feel and look.
You don’t need all the machines and weights. It’s nice to have them, but if you don’t have space or not able to afford the equipment then go calisthenics route.
I have competed in power lifting, and I have gone very basic recently with body weight exercises, kb training, and pull up bar. I have more mobility, feel much better, and I’m actually getting more muscular.
Recently
Thanks for sharing all of that brother.
I go to the gym two times a week to do full body barbell workouts with some assistance exercises and I also do two workouts from home, where I have my adjustable dumbbells, a simple bench, a pullup-bar and a set of rings. My wife works out from home, so this setup is quite a practical thing to have and very convenient. I always come back to the barbells though, as they just feel awesome to me. But getting older, I really see the point of also incorporating lighter exercises and machines, especially for my problem areas.
I'm pretty much convinced that all you need is your BODY at this point, that along with perhaps a good resistance band set and maybe a basic dumbbell set/bench and good to go.
pretty sure you could stop at body weight exercise / calisthenics and be set.
@@wolfgangandrewx2416 Indeed.
@@wolfgangandrewx2416 Can you do a pallof press with bodyweight? Serious Question.
nah you need weights if you want to get big and strong. you can get fit with bodyweight, but there are limits. i have never seen someone getting on a high level with bodyweight.
@@felge1 I HAVE! But those dudes are on the "candy" as well, the means/tools are NOT the important factor in stimulating muscle/strength gain but EFFORT-INTENSITY is.
Once you start building a home gym, it's so tempting to keep adding more stuff in. Available space and price is stopping me from doing more.
For me, I have an empty bedroom with a treadmill, total gym, kettlebell/dumbbells/bands and a mat for stretching. Been wanting to buy a leg extension/curl machine because I don't think the TG is as effective for lower body as it is for upper body, but I'm trying to fight the urge.
Sounds exactly like my setup.
Get an ironmasters bench with their leg curl/extension attachment. You'll also get a lot more use out of your dumbbells
This might be a situation (again totally optional based on goals) where supplementing with a cheap gym membership might be good.
@@hybridresistance Yeah I'm likely gonna bite on a bench with an attachment in the future. Not a fan of what modern gyms are looking like now, prefer doing my thing at home.
@@rainmaker_superb note that ironmasters runs really good black Friday sales where, if you stack things correctly, you can't get 35% off.
I like your thought processes. The only CrossFit like exercises that I would like to improve on are muscle ups and one legged shrimp squats.
1. I have a good treadmill that has a low belt (like yours) so the collar of the barbell won’t hit it. When I replace my 20yr pacemaster treadmill I may consider one like yours.
2. Prx 3x3 rack (tall version) w high pulley. And other attachments.
3. 90lb power blocks.
4. Rogue 3.0 adj bench
- I’m considering the freak athlete hyper pro or the titan ext/curl like you have. I need something more for legs like you talk about. I would like something with independent legs Individually weighted (I’m afraid of the ankle bar bending in favor of one leg).
You're straight loaded up Brian. Thanks for sharing that setup
You have been crushing it with the past videos. Banger after banger
Probably an acquired taste, but very much appreciated brother.
I hook several thick bands to my TG, throw on the machine 3 weighted vests and work one leg at a time. Intense enough
Stuff does come and go in my gym. Sometimes it’s nice to try stuff for yourself and keep the stuff you like and discard or sell the things you don’t
My problem is I people eight don't want stuff I want or the price gets so low, I'd just as soon give it away/donate it.
The Freak Athlete comes to mind. Lots of people getting swept up in the hype. It looks like a wonderful machine, but unless you already do a lot lower back work and core strengthening, you're probably better off allocating the $1.8K budget elsewhere, if your goal is to build muscle. I feel like it's one of those things people with disposable income feel like it adds credibility to their gym, but it'll be there collecting dust after the hype wears off.
For a bodybuilding gym, provided space, with that money I'd buy a hack squat/leg press combo and/or a leg extension/curl combo. No question.
Nothing against that product, looks very cool and versatile, but I knew it wasn't something I'd have a lot of use for. Now if you got the space / extra $ not bad idea (again talking about someone with BB goals). I'm certainly guilty (and will be) buying things that aren't exactly the most productive tools.
Another great video Mike.
Thanks Lou!
Yeah 👍 great video to the point..By the way Total Gym still one of my faves👍
Sticking with favorites or what you'll adhere to is key for sure as well
Accommodation will eventually occur if you keep doing the same exercises with the same exercise tools, the same load, and the same strength training method too long.
Both Vladimir Zatsiorsky, who wrote the classic text on strength and training, SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING, and the late Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell Club, whose members broke many world powerlifting records, warned of accommodation.
When accommodation occurs, your muscular endurance, size, and strength gains will halt.
To avoid accommodation, change exercises, exercise tools, loads, and/or strength training methods.
You can also change the way you do exercises, which can be something as simple as changing the distance of your hand placements.
I think remember you posting this in some other videos. Not a bad idea at all (if one has the space / $) to find machines or equipment that can be versatile. Also possibly might not a bad idea if one was going this route at the very least, to supplement with a cheap membership
Mark Rippetoe of starting strength sure thinks cleans are good...
@@spacecowboy301 I know that first hand. No joke ironically I was actually his demo man for that very exercise when I was at his conference in Wichita Falls in 2019. Great exercise, but I don’t think he’s even say they’re a good exercise for bodybuilding.
I'm beginning to think imagination is most important. I've repurposed or adjusted my meager supply of equipment to suit my needs as i progress. Maybe loadable dumbbells of rings at a minimum
@@thomdushane extremely good point!
Hey Mike! Can you compare the new plates vs the old ones?
@@emilyng2523 can you let me know what you mean by that?
There is no picture, probably the lens was left on?
Maybe just reload the video Bob, it should be working fine.
To me why people not making great gains
In the 80s/90's it all started with all out chemical enhancement bigger meant better didn't matter about health
That you take all these drugs and you ruined your health
These guys try to influence people in gyms tried to convince them their methods worked
But they were such a small crowd and everyone in the gym had so much knowledge that they didn't listen to these people
Then internet came these individuals from the 80s/90's now had a platform to tell everyone there's no such thing as information cos there's nothing around at that time in the 80s and the 90s
And you have to train this way only
@@knightveg definitely all valid points. On the flip side you got a lot of natural bodybuilders now shifting through bro science cutting through to the basic stuff that works. My theme for in this one was more so geared towards the CrossFit influence of flipping tires or just making stuff “hard” means building muscle.
I love that you show your Byzantine Christianity, in your videos.
@@forgingicehole4750 thank you my friend
Mike 8:36
For what shall it profit a man if he shall gain all the cool equipment, and lose his gains?
Not meant as a time stamp
haha, we need to make that a flag.
If you wanna use it, feel free bro!