The Finer Things in Life

frost · 05-28-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

My home gym (all EFS/Williams products) has better/more heavy duty equipment than a lot of commercial gyms/"fitness centers". (sorry had to brag a bit since I've worked hard on putting it together.

antennahead · 05-28-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

It is, I think Clemson is outfitted by them along with many other collegiate and pro teams.

My home gym (all EFS/Williams products) has better/more heavy duty equipment than a lot of commercial gyms/"fitness centers". (sorry had to brag a bit since I've worked hard on putting it together.

Nothing wrong with that, that's what the "finer things in life" are all about

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

It is, I think Clemson is outfitted by them along with many other collegiate and pro teams.

My home gym (all EFS/Williams products) has better/more heavy duty equipment than a lot of commercial gyms/"fitness centers". (sorry had to brag a bit since I've worked hard on putting it together.

Thats next on my list to do. Beating most modern gyms isn't difficult though

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Here's my pride and joy and the love of my life. (been lifting weights since I was 14 and really "training" since I was 18, well over 2 decades of lifting now, both as a bodybuiler and powerlifter ((not at the same time obviously)), my true love is powerlifting though).

EFS 2x2 power rack (built to their specs by Williams Strenght)
EFS 0-90 adj bench (built by Williams Strenght)
Williams Strenght 6x8 platform (2x2 11ga. steel frame w/3/4" plywood topped with 3/4" rubber mats)
EFS Adj. Box Squat box
EFS heavy duty Ab wheel
EFS Blast Straps
EFS Bands (various strenghts)
York Plate Tree
Texas Power Bar
755 lbs of oly plates
Ironmaster Adj dumbells 5-120lbs in 5lb increments
13mm powerlifting belt

I think I listed everything.

Dude that is amazing. I'm jealous

frost · 05-28-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Nothing wrong with that, that's what the "finer things in life" are all about

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Here's my pride and joy and the love of my life. (been lifting weights since I was 14 and really "training" since I was 18, well over 2 decades of lifting now, both as a bodybuiler and powerlifter ((not at the same time obviously)), my true love is powerlifting though).

EFS 2x2 power rack (built to their specs by Williams Strenght)
EFS 0-90 adj bench (built by Williams Strenght)
Williams Strenght 6x8 platform (2x2 11ga. steel frame w/3/4" plywood topped with 3/4" rubber mats)
EFS Adj. Box Squat box
EFS heavy duty Ab wheel
EFS Blast Straps
EFS Bands (various strenghts)
York Plate Tree
Texas Power Bar
755 lbs of oly plates
Ironmaster Adj dumbells 5-120lbs in 5lb increments
13mm powerlifting belt

I think I listed everything.

Very stout setup. Is that a pad you have down, or some hard flooring?

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

thanks bro. It's been my dream for a VERY long time now. Been putting it together over the last 2 years. I wanted/want to only buy once, so I sprung for the best equipment for my purposes. Only need a couple more "big ticket" items and I'll be done.

1. GHR
2. Heavy Duty Dip stand

Word, once my travel settles down and I can buy a house, I plan on building something similar. So much easier to lift without other people around.

hansoac · 05-31-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Yes, it's the EFS 6x8 lifting platform I listed above. It's a 2x2" 11 ga. steel frame surrounding two 4x6, 3/4" plywood pieces, and the plywood is then covered by 2 4x6, 3/4" heavy duty rubber mats for a total area of 6x8. the frame is the best part since over time as the rubber and plywood wear out, I can swap that out and the frame will last forever. I went with this over just a couple rubber mats since if I miss a heavy deadlift etc, I don't have to worry about damaging the concrete foundation of my house. And it's quieter too so I don't wake the wifey when I'm training at 2 or 3am.

/\ besides all the other reasons (PTSD etc), now that I've got this setup, there is no way in hell I'll ever train at a commercial gym again. It's nice to play the music you want, train whenever you want, not have to clean up after other people, deal with other people etc. If you're serious about lifting and have the space, it's a great investment.

Amen. I workout at a VERY commercial gym as it is close by. It is an Urban Active..training staff is a joke and it might as well be a night club because it is full of a bunch of 19 yr olds who are there to try and hookup.

SmoothZ · 05-31-2011, 06:04 PM

Picked up a bottle of Absente absinthe today.

Going to wait until the weekend to try it.

Welcome to Absente.com - Absinthe Refined

antennahead · 05-31-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Picked up a bottle of Absente absinthe today.

Going to wait until the weekend to try it.

Welcome to Absente.com - Absinthe Refined

Cool, please share the experience. I have been interested in trying it myself!

fullmonty · 05-31-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Cool, please share the experience. I have been interested in trying it myself!

I have a bottle, good stuff. I prefer Pernod but the store was out.

frost · 05-31-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

Picked up a bottle of Absente absinthe today.

Going to wait until the weekend to try it.

Welcome to Absente.com - Absinthe Refined

We were having a discussion of this in the conference room not too long ago. It's heavily debated, but the claim is that old time absinthe had a wormwood (or specifically, thujone) level close to 300 mg/l, whereas today's level is limited to 35 mg/l. I'm kind of going off memory, so if anyone has any knowledge on this, please share.

frost · 06-03-2011, 08:46 PM

Wonder a Day

The making of Cohibas.

antennahead · 06-05-2011, 03:37 PM

Eagle : The Jaguar E-Type Speedster

frost · 06-05-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Eagle : The Jaguar E-Type Speedster

2,425 lbs = awesome.

I didn't catch the HP, but based on the torque, I'm guessing right around 405 hp?

antennahead · 06-05-2011, 05:44 PM

310 HP, website didn't say, had to do a search. 340 torque.................. 0 to 60 under 5 seconds listed. 4.7 liter Jag engine.

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