Homegym MEGA Thread

[Poon Goon]

I guess I got pissed for nothing, Titan still has the best shipping by far. Placed orders with them, Rogue, and BoS within 24 hours on Thursday/Friday last week. Rogue and BoS printed labels, but the items haven't actually shipped yet. Titan back extension is already here and assembled. Never get duped into paying extra for their fast shipping option, it seems like total bullshit.

 

[Fahcough]

E-Maxx Quake at door when got home. Bout 4 business days shipping. Gonna try and not break my nose with it in a few min

 

[Fahcough]

These companies need to leave the rainbow stuff out of their logos and advertising

 

[wufabufa]

These companies need to leave the rainbow stuff out of their logos and advertising

Do average people actually respond positively to obvious pandering and corporate "activism"? Seems like most of the people I know see right through it.

 

[Fahcough]

Do average people actually respond positively to obvious pandering and corporate "activism"? Seems like most of the people I know see right through it.

There are fanboys and followers I'm sure. And those that know the marketing game.
Our HR puts out emails that says don't discuss religion, politics or sensitive hot topics with customers lol

 

[Volador]

Do average people actually respond positively to obvious pandering and corporate "activism"? Seems like most of the people I know see right through it.

You'd be surprised. I was at a party a while ago where many people were are a bit younger than me, like early 20's. The topic of the Gillete ad came up, and I said how completely ridiculous it was, and how pathetic it was for a razor blade company to even pretend to want to do some sort of moral preaching just so they can get their company name mentioned in the media. Just limit yourselves to shaving my nuts and be done with it. This 19 or 20 year old very obviously gay Filipino dude screamed "OH MY GOD, THEY'RE JUST TELLING MEN TO BE GOOD PEOPLE" lol... I just laughed and changed the subject.

 

[cincymma79]

You'd be surprised. I was at a party a while ago where many people were are a bit younger than me, like early 20's. The topic of the Gillete ad came up, and I said how completely ridiculous it was, and how pathetic it was for a razor blade company to even pretend to want to do some sort of moral preaching just so they can get their company name mentioned in the media. Just limit yourselves to shaving my nuts and be done with it. This 19 or 20 year old very obviously gay Filipino dude screamed "OH MY GOD, THEY'RE JUST TELLING MEN TO BE GOOD PEOPLE" lol... I just laughed and changed the subject.

Fun fact they use his people as slave labor to make that shit


Sidebar I want that rainbow barbell. All my lifts will be 14% gayer

https://valorfitness.com/products/ob-86-rnbw-rainbow-barbell?variant=42207045877931

 

[Poon Goon]

Got to use the Rogue hybrid bar today. I like the way it looks and the tighter tolerances are nice. The knurling is pretty fucking awesome though. Much grippier than the cerakote OPB I have been using. Left indentions in my palms, but wasn't sharp or painful to use.

 

[Fahcough]

Got to use the Rogue hybrid bar today. I like the way it looks and the tighter tolerances are nice. The knurling is pretty fucking awesome though. Much grippier than the cerakote OPB I have been using. Left indentions in my palms, but wasn't sharp or painful to use.

Could look it up, but I'm sure you know specs. Bearings and no center knurling? Wondering what's the hybrid, which side gets the trade off

 

[Poon Goon]

Could look it up, but I'm sure you know specs. Bearings and no center knurling? Wondering what's the hybrid, which side gets the trade off

It has bronze bushing and center knurl. I'm guessing they added hybrid to the name because the diameter is 28.5mm. The diameter was the main reason I hesitated to buy it, but after using it I didn't really notice much of a difference. Mainly wanted it for the aggro knurling and stainless shaft. Their 29mm aggro bars are $100 more and have that ugly logo on them. Only plus to those is stainless sleeves.

 

[Fahcough]

It has bronze bushing and center knurl. I'm guessing they added hybrid to the name because the diameter is 28.5mm. The diameter was the main reason I hesitated to buy it, but after using it I didn't really notice much of a difference. Mainly wanted it for the aggro knurling and stainless shaft. Their 29mm aggro bars are $100 more and have that ugly logo on them. Only plus to those is stainless sleeves.

Hard to argue with the woman when she says she can tell mm in difference. Feels better to clean a 28mm bar over 30. And squatting the 32mm bar feels better on grip than a 29.

Pony up and get your custom logo put on it instead

 

[deadshot138]

Really wondering who is buying these single purpose Titan Fitness devices like the t bar row and whatever. They're not commercial quality and take up too much room in the home gym to justify.

 

[Fahcough]

Come n gone: Calf machine, seated bi/tri machine
Still have: Hack/Leg Press , Seated pushdowns, pec deck, HPND

 

[Fahcough]

Does take up a chunk of floor. but after you move it 3-4 times you find a tetris fit. Or get tired of it and sell then bring in another space monster.

Spoiler

 

[AtlSteel]

Got the Titan functional trainer. Functional Trainer - Double Stack 2:1 Split Weight | Titan Fitness

Very solid.

 

[Fahcough]

I went ahead and ordered the back extension from Titan and it looks like they might be fucking with one of the things that they were good at before. Shipping is free as always, but now they have an expedited shipping option for an additional $12. All of my previous orders from them always came in quick. Now it says to expect 7-10 days for my shipment. If this is accurate then fuck those guys forever.

As it usually happens after you order something... promotional emails come rolling in.
https://www.crandallfitness.com/product-page/cf-roman-chair-hyper-extension
$50 cheaper than the competitor but they aren't shipping until August. Unless someone just has that hate for Titan and does not want to buy from them.
How you liking it over the GHD?

 

[Poon Goon]

As it usually happens after you order something... promotional emails come rolling in.
https://www.crandallfitness.com/product-page/cf-roman-chair-hyper-extension
$50 cheaper than the competitor but they aren't shipping until August. Unless someone just has that hate for Titan and does not want to buy from them.
How you liking it over the GHD?

I would have went with this one if it were available. The leg roller plus the lip to hold your heels looks more comfortable than just the lip Titan has. Seemed like Titan had that market cornered though. It was either $100 piece of shit from Amazon or commercial level that was way more expensive.

GHD was clearly a better quality product, but this works better for me. The exercise is obviously easier, but I am using a loaded barbell so I can easily add weight to progress. I was stuck doing GHR negatives and never progressed the exercise. I have to sit this bench on blocks though to increase the ROM. Not aesthetically pleasing, but it works.

 

[Fahcough]

I would have went with this one if it were available. The leg roller plus the lip to hold your heels looks more comfortable than just the lip Titan has. Seemed like Titan had that market cornered though. It was either $100 piece of shit from Amazon or commercial level that was way more expensive.

GHD was clearly a better quality product, but this works better for me. The exercise is obviously easier, but I am using a loaded barbell so I can easily add weight to progress. I was stuck doing GHR negatives and never progressed the exercise. I have to sit this bench on blocks though to increase the ROM. Not aesthetically pleasing, but it works.

You gave up in a month! Not judging , basically did the same thing. They hurt and are not graceful, so forgetting to do them is easy. At least you got a few sq footage back.

 

[Fahcough]

Wright Equipment just dropped a hellova bumper sale. Floating around $1 a lb. Not sure about shipping. The 'whats the catch' got me on the 2500# of plates of your choice for $1650

https://wright-equipment.com/collec...s/import-bumper-plates?variant=39376879157297

 

[MMA Maine-iac]

Homegrownlifting.com has some good deals on factory second bumper plates. Shipping wasn't too bad. Forty bucks to have a pair of 25's and 10's shipped. Rep was fifty.
But it's local so I'd just do a pickup.