Great video. I recognized that equipment the minute I saw it as I worked at both those gyms and reconditioned that equipment many years ago. Lots of history there. Many great bodybuilders both amateurs and pros have used that equipment. Thanks for paying tribute to the best old school gym in western MA history and one of the best gym owners.
Thanks bro!! I also have the smith machine, incline bench press and leg extension machine. Can’t fit the smith machine or incline bench… but the leg extension is coming soon !
Mike Katz was the MC for The Gold’s Gym Classic and Ct State Bodybuilding Championship in New Haven, CT in 1995. Jimmy “Iron Bull” Pellacia was there to sign autographs and the guest poser was Dorian Yates. The show was 3 weeks after he had won his 3rd Mr Olympia. He was my favorite bodybuilder at the time and my best friend and I had his book Blood and Guts along with Heavy Duty by Mike Mentzer. I lived an hour north of Albany, NY and my buddy went to Springfield College so I drove out and picked him up on the way. Jimmy and Dorian were both awesome and Dorian was an absolute monster when he guest posed. Mike Katz said he weighed 275 and he looked it. He posed to the song Scentless Apprentice by Nirvana. I play it every time I put on my lifting playlist in the gym to this day 😊
Thanks for sharing the history and tour. Katz is always a favorite. That equipment is a great investment that still hold’s dynamic energy and I’m glad you have it! Back in the day Lee Haney and Rich Gaspari were training partners and trained at the gym I managed for a couple months before their debut win. They needed to get away from all the riff raff, but what a treat!
Thats awesome!! & I know what you mean, I had come across some old york dumbbells and they were rusted and BEAUTIFUL!!! I could only imagine all the gainz that had pumped with these very weights. Enjoy em and thanks for that badass tour
Bro! Thanks for the awesome comment!! You nailed!! We gotta keep that hardcore old school style alive!! It’s all been lost these days!! Let’s go!! Appreciate this comment bro!!🔥💪
Awesome tour! This tour took me back to the late 80's early 90's, bro! It's a dream worth living and I'm supremely happy for you and dream being well lived!
Love the home gym dude. If you had room for more equipment what would you add? Hack squat or leg press? Ever seen Evan Centopanis basement gym? Also a really set up.
Been following bb since 83 this is vintage equipment and a museum of classsic bb what I longvto build since I started and gavecreturned to basement gyms, awesome channel. I have been to Golds in Venice, Metroflex in Long Beach, CT Fletcher in Signal Hill and Powerhouse in Long Island I truly appreciate what you have done!!
The history of that hardware is awesome! That is soooo cool! You can bet they would all be happy to know it is living on with a hardcore lifter in such a hardcore setting ! True old school!
So cool. Didn't know these videos were from Mass. Lived in CT and saw Mike K and Lou Ferrigno back in the day. Great gym. You did some serious work to put it together.
Man what a story to tell. Not every day someone can say they train with the weights used by some of the greats. Dude your story just keeps getting better and better. The equipment has history. I’m stuck for sure 🦏
Literally my dream style gym. Can smell the blood, sweat, tears through my phone. Hardcore gyms are no longer the trend these days, but it's how I cut my teeth.
Don't have a real home gym but I got enough weights to stay in shape hoping one day I'll have my own home gym. I love you equipment I've been following you for some time
Sweet. I had asked a few weeks ago about a gym tour. Stumbled upon this vid. Great history and equipment. I scored a lot of my equipment from Craig’s list and other sales type of sites. My biggest score was 1,200 lbs of plates and dumbbells for $200. Some guys Grandfather was cleaning out his shed and garage and just wanted it all gone. So it was 1,200lbs of Cap plates and dumbbells two plate trees and two bars. A dumbbell rack with collars for $200. Back in 2012 when I got serious about lifting. A little kid ( about 15 years old) had an add on Craig’s list for a bench and Olympic weights for $60.00. That score was 300lbs of plates two dumbbell handles the bench and a bar for $60.00. I’ve only paid retail for a EZ curl and Tricep bar at a local sporting goods store.
Absolutely awesome bro!!! That’s great!!! It’s great piecing things together and creating your own environment…. Speaks volumes to the passion we have for this and the set up can tell you a lot about the person!! This is great bro!! Appreciate the comment!!
Without that story I would think that you are a hoarder who never uses that equipment, but great story, I understand why this rusty equipment is so precious to you and worth keeping.
I love the passion and history. This looks like a gym where Rocky would train to fight Ivan drago. But I will still advise you to sell extra things to allow you more floor space. I mean I don't even think The Rock has two dumbbell racks😅.
Thanks bro!! Definitely grateful for it!! Couldn’t imagine training any where else … especially in the new era of gyms… sad … the old school hardcore style has been lost!! Appreciate the comment!!
Must have cost you a fair bit to acquire all that weight equipment. I was using some old weights of my own nothing to the extent of you own back when the lockdown was enforced, gone back to the gym since.
If you don’t mind me asking. How were you able to bring down the pec dec machine? Did you have to dissemble it? Or did you just take off the weights? I’m asking bc I know they can be really heavy.
Sure thing!! We just needed to take off the weight stack. I was able to strap it to a dolly and get it in. I have a few more pieces I will most likely need to disassemble more to get them in. If you are familiar with the old school body solid equipment (like the peck deck), there isn’t too much to disassemble on that equipment, these next pieces are going to be interesting.. The old school body solid equipment is HEAVY!!!! But awesome !! I also have a sick mono lift and a bad ass old school straight weight smith machine, both definitely won’t fit because of the height. So I’m planning to design a outside gym at some point .
@@Bloodandguts2.0 thanks for responding man. I been wanting to buy a peck deck machine. But, my concern was moving it since they are super heavy. I been looking at a Life Fitness pec deck machines. Nice gym and that’s an awesome story behind the history behind your equipment. I subscribed to your channel.
A eso es lo que Yo llamo un gym de la vieja escuela un verdadero gimnasio, la mayoría de los gimnasios modernos en la actualidad parecen gimnacios de señoritas.
Great history in those weights! Great home gym.
Thanks! Tons of history for sure !
Best home gym on UA-cam. Incredible.
Bro!! Truly appreciate this comment!! Thank you!! 🔥💪
Nothing beats the old school weight equipment. Such a classic
Yes!! Truly grateful for it!! Keeping the hardcore old school style alive!! Appreciate the comment bro!!
Fantastic old school gym with legendary equipment.Truly one of a kind.What a rush you must get lifting on this equipment.Many thanks for sharing
That is one fucking great basement gym. This is all you need. Nice collection man!
Thanks !! Appreciate the comment! I love it.. adding a few more pieces soon.
There’s history in those weights man! Wish I had a gym like this, Old School vibes like a mf. Take this over a new gym any day
Absolutely bro! Keeping that old school hardcore style alive!
Damn.. That’s awesome, Yates would be in heaven in his prime there ..
Gotta keep that old school hardcore style alive! Appreciate the comment bro.
Goals, my man. This is a sick setup. To say I’m insanely jealous is an understatement
I am definitely grateful!! As always bro, appreciate the comments! One day I’m sure you’ll get there!! Set that goal and smash it!!
Great video. I recognized that equipment the minute I saw it as I worked at both those gyms and reconditioned that equipment many years ago. Lots of history there. Many great bodybuilders both amateurs and pros have used that equipment. Thanks for paying tribute to the best old school gym in western MA history and one of the best gym owners.
Thanks bro!! I also have the smith machine, incline bench press and leg extension machine. Can’t fit the smith machine or incline bench… but the leg extension is coming soon !
That old smith machine is gold.
Love the blood and guts dorian yates vibe!
🔥!! Love that gym he trained in!
Great story I love it.
Old school best school
Hell yea!! It’s all been lost these days!! Gotta keep it alive!! Let’s go!!
So much positive energy in them old iron weights, your gym is awesome! Keep up the good work, lovin the vids! 💪🏻
Yes!! Appreciate the comment! Grateful to have it!! Keeping that old school hardcore training style alive !
Mike Katz was the MC for The Gold’s Gym Classic and Ct State Bodybuilding Championship in New Haven, CT in 1995. Jimmy “Iron Bull” Pellacia was there to sign autographs and the guest poser was Dorian Yates. The show was 3 weeks after he had won his 3rd Mr Olympia. He was my favorite bodybuilder at the time and my best friend and I had his book Blood and Guts along with Heavy Duty by Mike Mentzer. I lived an hour north of Albany, NY and my buddy went to Springfield College so I drove out and picked him up on the way. Jimmy and Dorian were both awesome and Dorian was an absolute monster when he guest posed. Mike Katz said he weighed 275 and he looked it. He posed to the song Scentless Apprentice by Nirvana. I play it every time I put on my lifting playlist in the gym to this day 😊
Unreal!! Love it bro!! Truly appreciate this comment! Thanks for sharing!!🔥💪
How awesome! Those were the day’s!
Thanks for sharing the history and tour. Katz is always a favorite. That equipment is a great investment that still hold’s dynamic energy and I’m glad you have it! Back in the day Lee Haney and Rich Gaspari were training partners and trained at the gym I managed for a couple months before their debut win. They needed to get away from all the riff raff, but what a treat!
Thanks bro!! Appreciate this awesome comment!! Extremely grateful!’
That is a GREAT story, brother! Been at it since 1976, so all the old greats you speak of are my hero’s. Much respect for you and your channel!🙏💪🏻
Bro!! Thank you!! Truly appreciate this comment!! Much respect back bro!!
You’re welcome Big Guy. Glad to be here 🦏
Sweet bodybuilding dungeon! 👏🏼💪🏽
Thanks for sharing BB stories.
Absolutely! A lot of history here!
Thats awesome!! & I know what you mean, I had come across some old york dumbbells and they were rusted and BEAUTIFUL!!! I could only imagine all the gainz that had pumped with these very weights. Enjoy em and thanks for that badass tour
Thanks bro!! Truly appreciate the comment! Gotta keep that hardcore old school style alive!!
Love the set up. Such a good Old school, no nonsense, gritty vibe. It doesnt get much better than that!
Bro! Thanks for the awesome comment!! You nailed!! We gotta keep that hardcore old school style alive!! It’s all been lost these days!! Let’s go!! Appreciate this comment bro!!🔥💪
bro congratchulations yours youtube is growing
Thanks bro!! Appreciate the comment.
Be very proud of that great gym with all that heritage. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Absolutely! Definitely grateful! Thank you for commenting!!
Amazing home gym
Thanks bro! Truly grateful for it!! Keeping that hardcore old school style alive!! Appreciate the comment!!
Awesome tour! This tour took me back to the late 80's early 90's, bro! It's a dream worth living and I'm supremely happy for you and dream being well lived!
Thank you!!
Love the home gym dude. If you had room for more equipment what would you add? Hack squat or leg press? Ever seen Evan Centopanis basement gym? Also a really set up.
I have a leg extension and smith machine in my garage.. moving them down soon. Appreciate the comment bro!!
Classic old school bodybuilding gym nice
Yes! Appreciate the comment bro! Gotta keep that hardcore old school style alive!!! Truly appreciate the comment.
Been following bb since 83 this is vintage equipment and a museum of classsic bb what I longvto build since I started and gavecreturned to basement gyms, awesome channel. I have been to Golds in Venice, Metroflex in Long Beach, CT Fletcher in Signal Hill and Powerhouse in Long Island I truly appreciate what you have done!!
Thank you!! Truly appreciate the comment and much respect!! Definitely grateful for it!! 💪🔥
Love the history on the equipment,so glad you respect all of it!!
Tons of history bro! Appreciate your respect and comments regarding it!! Thanks bro!! 💪🔥
The history of that hardware is awesome! That is soooo cool! You can bet they would all be happy to know it is living on with a hardcore lifter in such a hardcore setting ! True old school!
Thanks bro!! Appreciate this comment!! Definitely grateful!!! Gotta keep that old school hardcore style alive!! 💪🔥
Wow😮😮❤❤❤
Thanks bro!! Appreciate the comment!
So cool. Didn't know these videos were from Mass. Lived in CT and saw Mike K and Lou Ferrigno back in the day. Great gym. You did some serious work to put it together.
Thanks bro!! Truly appreciated!! Definitely grateful for it and a huge respect for all it stands for!!! 💪🔥
Man what a story to tell. Not every day someone can say they train with the weights used by some of the greats. Dude your story just keeps getting better and better. The equipment has history. I’m stuck for sure 🦏
Thanks bro!! Truly appreciate having you on the channel!
That's so cool man. Unbelievable luck to find that👍
Thanks bro!!! Definitely grateful!! I have a few more pieces in the garage to add…… love it!! 🔥💪
Fascinating! You've got a real job on your hands if you ever decide to move 😉
Boom!!!
So Awesome 👍👍👍👍👍It’s Priceless 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you bro!! Appreciate the comment! 💪🔥
Nice oldschool Gym 💪🏽
Thanks!!
Man this is awesome. Thanks for sharing the story behind it.
You know it! Appreciate the appreciation for it! Representing the hardcore old school way!
Reminds me of an old school gym in the 80s when I was still powerlifting.
Yes!! Definitely has that feel!! I competed in powerlifting for a long time… I have a mono lift in the garage as well! Appreciate the comment!!
Great video
Thanks bro!! Representing the hardcore old school style!
That’s cool as fuck dude! Awesome history, awesome dungeon!!! I’m building my own gym/dungeon, this is really inspiring
Totally grateful and appreciative for it!! Love that your building your own!! Let’s go!!
Cool weight set up! A lot of weight lifting greats that used your equipment.
Thanks bro!! Appreciate the comment!! Grateful to have it!
Literally my dream style gym. Can smell the blood, sweat, tears through my phone. Hardcore gyms are no longer the trend these days, but it's how I cut my teeth.
Bro!! Thank you!! Truly appreciate the comment!
Wow. This is old school , love it
Yes! Keeping that old school hardcore style alive!! It’s all been lost these days!!🔥💪
Great video bro I'm from ma too . Great work out video I'm new and I'm enjoying uour video keep up the great work out video. David.
Awesome bro!! Appreciate the comment!! Let’s go!!
Don't have a real home gym but I got enough weights to stay in shape hoping one day I'll have my own home gym. I love you equipment I've been following you for some time
Thanks bro!! Appreciate the comment!! Gotta keep that hardcore old school’s style alive! It’s all been lost these days! 🔥💪
It looks like an Studio witch was used from Ronnv Coleman. No bling bling but very effective. Top !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it! Appreciate the comment bro!
Sweet. I had asked a few weeks ago about a gym tour. Stumbled upon this vid. Great history and equipment. I scored a lot of my equipment from Craig’s list and other sales type of sites. My biggest score was 1,200 lbs of plates and dumbbells for $200. Some guys Grandfather was cleaning out his shed and garage and just wanted it all gone. So it was 1,200lbs of Cap plates and dumbbells two plate trees and two bars. A dumbbell rack with collars for $200. Back in 2012 when I got serious about lifting. A little kid ( about 15 years old) had an add on Craig’s list for a bench and Olympic weights for $60.00. That score was 300lbs of plates two dumbbell handles the bench and a bar for $60.00. I’ve only paid retail for a EZ curl and Tricep bar at a local sporting goods store.
Absolutely awesome bro!!! That’s great!!! It’s great piecing things together and creating your own environment…. Speaks volumes to the passion we have for this and the set up can tell you a lot about the person!! This is great bro!! Appreciate the comment!!
A gym is for life not just for Christmas great dungeon.
Absolutely!!!!! Respect!!
so cool
Thanks bro! Keeping that hardcore old school style alive!!
way better than most gyms in my counrty
Thanks bro!! Truly appreciate the comment!
This gym is an absolute dungeon as all great home gyms should be. Damn man I’m jealous
Thanks bro!! Definitely grateful to have a hardcore old school dungeon in my basement!! 🔥💪
Without that story I would think that you are a hoarder who never uses that equipment, but great story, I understand why this rusty equipment is so precious to you and worth keeping.
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This is the gym of my dreams.
Thank you bro! Appreciate the awesome comment!! Definitely grateful for it!! 💪🔥
The transition towards the kitchen sign 😂
Lol!!! Had to!
Love the video brotha. I just recently came across one of your videos, I got hooked and instantly subscribed to your channel. Keep grinding 💪🏼
Thanks bro!! Appreciate the comment!! I definitely will!! 💪🔥
#GOALS
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Epic gym buddy 👍
Thanks bro!! Truly grateful to have it!! Appreciate the comment!! 💪🔥
The history of that equipment is pretty cool. So is the equipment. Doesnt have to be new and pretty to be good.
Absolutely!! Thanks for comment!
I love the passion and history. This looks like a gym where Rocky would train to fight Ivan drago.
But I will still advise you to sell extra things to allow you more floor space. I mean I don't even think The Rock has two dumbbell racks😅.
Lol!!!! Thanks for the comment bro!
What an awesome gym dude! I live 20min from pittsfield! Did you grow up around here?
Yes…. Sure did!! Thanks for the awesome comment bro!
I really would like to have one but i dont have enough space in my home 😢
Thanks bro!! Definitely grateful for it!! Couldn’t imagine training any where else … especially in the new era of gyms… sad … the old school hardcore style has been lost!! Appreciate the comment!!
And the pfister deadlift T-shirt. The only 148 lb guy that could deadlift 620lbs.
Absolute legend! 🔥💪
If buffalo bill took Creatine, Nice set up man👍
lol!! Love it!! 💪🔥
Must have cost you a fair bit to acquire all that weight equipment.
I was using some old weights of my own nothing to the extent of you own back when the lockdown was enforced, gone back to the gym since.
I got a great deal on the equipment over 20 years ago… Also, there is a ton of history to this equipment! Appreciate the comment bro!
Might be an interesting history, but ick that‘s soooo filthy.
What brand is your combo rack?
StrongArm!!
Gotta get a pullover man
That would be a great addition!
@@johnbormida5713 naw, the machine is far better. I was using the cable for awhile. Once I bought a machine- night and day difference
If you don’t mind me asking. How were you able to bring down the pec dec machine? Did you have to dissemble it? Or did you just take off the weights? I’m asking bc I know they can be really heavy.
Sure thing!! We just needed to take off the weight stack. I was able to strap it to a dolly and get it in. I have a few more pieces I will most likely need to disassemble more to get them in. If you are familiar with the old school body solid equipment (like the peck deck), there isn’t too much to disassemble on that equipment, these next pieces are going to be interesting.. The old school body solid equipment is HEAVY!!!! But awesome !! I also have a sick mono lift and a bad ass old school straight weight smith machine, both definitely won’t fit because of the height. So I’m planning to design a outside gym at some point .
@@Bloodandguts2.0 thanks for responding man. I been wanting to buy a peck deck machine. But, my concern was moving it since they are super heavy. I been looking at a Life Fitness pec deck machines. Nice gym and that’s an awesome story behind the history behind your equipment. I subscribed to your channel.
@@MoeMoe-do1fd Absolutely man!! Thanks for subscribing and good luck on getting that peck deck! Keep killing it !!!🔥
True men don't need tetanus shots after deadlifts 😮
Deadlifts are the shots!! Let’s go!! Appreciate the comment bro!!
@Bloodandguts2.0 been subbing now
A eso es lo que Yo llamo un gym de la vieja escuela un verdadero gimnasio, la mayoría de los gimnasios modernos en la actualidad parecen gimnacios de señoritas.
Yes!! Nailed it!! The hardcore old school style is gone these days!!! We need to keep it alive!! This comment is so true!! Let’s go!! 🔥💪