Making a gym room for myself. Need some tips, help.

[sarcasm]Why build a home gym when you can just follow Mike Chang's sixpack shortcut program and get ripped by working out 5 minutes per day?[/sarcasm]

bartosimpsonio said:

Well the truth is most people I know who are serious about their body, to the point of becoming unbearable to be around, are testosterone monkeys. You see, people who don't work their minds end up that way, it's just the way it is and unfortunately they'll join a gym and think that's it, fuck the mind.... They spend $600 on fart powders that destroy intestines and kidneys then go around the streets with stretched shirts and looking like monkeys who can't even talk to girls.

The most fit people I know are marathon runners, not weight lifters. THOSE are serious about their bodies. Too bad most gym monkeys can't run 5 miles without spilling their guts out.

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Why would anyone spend $600 on powders ? I think you're pulling numbers out of your ass, unless you're living in some weird country where the average 3-4kg protein powder costs few hundred dollars. I buy protein powder every month and it usually costs me $60-70. I got checked few months ago and doc couldn't believe how healthy I am. So, your theory about 'kidney destroying' and such, howaboutno. Stretched shirts? I believe you mean fitted shirts. Why the hell would someone not wear clothes that fit them and show off their physique? It's laughable whenever I see a 140 lbs guy wearing medium or large size, looks fucking stupid. I don't see what's wrong with wearing clothes that make yourself look better?

The definition of 'fit' is different for everybody. Marathon runners look like they haven't eaten in a year. And why would you complain about gym monkeys not being able to run 5 miles? Have you maybe thought about that it's not their GOAL to run 5 miles but to GAIN as MUCH muscle mass as possible?

There's nothing wrong with having a different goal, if you're into running, then you should aspire to become a sprinter. Because they have the best of both sides.

Sprinter




Marathon Runner



And everyone looks like this, sorry but this does not look good to me. If you like it, then that's completely fine, thats _YOUR_ goal. I'm not gonna say that you suck because you can't play football as good as I do, because that's not YOUR goal.

those dumbbells are awesome!

bartosimpsonio said:

Well the truth is most people I know who are serious about their body, to the point of becoming unbearable to be around, are testosterone monkeys. You see, people who don't work their minds end up that way, it's just the way it is and unfortunately they'll join a gym and think that's it, fuck the mind.... They spend $600 on fart powders that destroy intestines and kidneys then go around the streets with stretched shirts and looking like monkeys who can't even talk to girls.

The most fit people I know are marathon runners, not weight lifters. THOSE are serious about their bodies. Too bad most gym monkeys can't run 5 miles without spilling their guts out.

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Right... Every single marathon runner I know has Knee, hip and back problems... Those guys are wrecks! What they're doing to their bodies is by far the heaviest abuse in the world of sports. Plus I have as of yet not read a single credible study about the use of legitimate supplements harming your body.

bartosimpsonio said:

Well the truth is most people I know who are serious about their body, to the point of becoming unbearable to be around, are testosterone monkeys. You see, people who don't work their minds end up that way, it's just the way it is and unfortunately they'll join a gym and think that's it, fuck the mind.... They spend $600 on fart powders that destroy intestines and kidneys then go around the streets with stretched shirts and looking like monkeys who can't even talk to girls.

The most fit people I know are marathon runners, not weight lifters. THOSE are serious about their bodies. Too bad most gym monkeys can't run 5 miles without spilling their guts out.

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Mate, please if you don't know what you're talking about, just stop. You're making a fool out of yourself.

Also don't forget to take steroids. My favorite is Synthol. Youtube it and you'll know why I love it so much.

erickishere said:

Get a squat or power rack + adjustable bench + weights + a bar. And that's all you need to make all kinds of gains

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What he said ^^

Kettlebells are good if space/money is a premium.

A buddy had one of these "PVC pipe" gyms, replace with the metal PVC pipes and around 3" piping

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/03/21/how-to-build-the-ultimate-bodyweight-gym-using-only-pvc-pipe/

Great for all around workouts, on top of your machine.

abradabra said:

Also don't forget to take steroids. My favorite is Synthol. Youtube it and you'll know why I love it so much.

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I know you're joking, but synthol is not a steroid. There is a huge difference.

bartosimpsonio said:

If you are serious about your body you should work your mind with it or you'll become one of those testosterone monkeys. You don't need to work out like a psycopath in order to be serious about your body.

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crusher said:

You don't need so many tools aka a gym to get an attractive body. I only do 6 types of exercises. I only use my body-weight and dumbbells. And got huge chest and arms. All done in my home. Never went to gym in my whole life.

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hatemachine said:

Pic of huge chest and arms.

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Mate, I didn't make them to show off The main goal is getting mentally and physically strong so that I don't have to walk away when 4-5 guys are teasing a girl on the street...or being prepared for worse situations. After all, we are living in a hell right?

crusher said:

Mate, I didn't make them to show off The main goal is getting mentally and physically strong so that I don't have to walk away when 4-5 guys are teasing a girl on the street...or being prepared for worse situations. After all, we are living in a hell right?

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Didn't know Batman was visiting BHW.

hatemachine said:

Didn't know Batman was visiting BHW.

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Not sure about the Batman thing, but in my terms, it's better to live like a tiger than living like a broke dog.

erickishere said:

Get a squat or power rack + adjustable bench + weights + a bar. And that's all you need to make all kinds of gains

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Listen to this.

The 3 main lifts are all you need: Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press.