Comments on: A Basic Setup for a Home Gym

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:29:55 +0000

In reply to Alexis.

The taller ones on Amazon ought to be fine. The equalizer bar type things are not tall enough to do weighted dips with a dip belt.

The SML-1 can fit any monster lite dip attachment. Rogue recommends against it because of tipping risk.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:14:43 +0000

Thanks for this summary! I’ve been putting together the pieces one by one and finding this gives me confidence I’m on the right path.

In fact I found this page looking for your advice on dip stations. Two bars on a rack? Well, I only have one bar, and I have low ceilings so I only have a stand, Rogue’s SML-1, which, annoyingly, is supposedly not compatible with their dip station attachment.

I noticed Amazon sells basic freestanding dip stations for $70. Have you offered your thoughts on these anywhere?

By: David Kiesling

David Kiesling — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 03:04:57 +0000

In reply to Hamo.

Thanks for sharing, Hamo! Compound lifts are so important!

By: Hamo

Hamo — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:17:12 +0000

Awe man brother! You summed up the foundational growth beautifully!
Both beginners and veteran lifters who start drifting into the isolated movements, just have be reminded to stay compound, or remember to treat isolated movements as supplements… I’m about to be 59, and needed what you so beautifully stated stated about clinging to the compound lifts!
Thank you Brother!