Where does everybody train?

danman77220 · 09-09-2007, 03:41 AM

I was just curious where everyone trains in comparison to HOW they train.

For example, I myself train for strength and power, and have a membership at LA Fitness, which is by no means a powerlifting gym. It's more of a health spa to be honest. Everyone does bench, bench, curl, the occasional leg extension, and then some more benching. They have good equipment though, so that's why I keep going back

The looks I get when I do BB rows, powercleans, and even box or ATG squats ("Below parallel?!?! WTF?!?!?! lol) are always priceless.

**Ikaika** · 09-09-2007, 04:17 AM

i train at LA Fitness as well...its crowded, cramped, but very cheap. Some big dudes in there, so always someone to keep chasing.

**bigDman** · 09-09-2007, 04:35 AM

my basement

XiLe Ultra · 09-09-2007, 04:42 AM

bigDman's basement

Core Fitness!

**bubba g** · 09-09-2007, 05:21 AM

Basement.... The basement is finished no it's not like a dungeon, but I have a decent amount of equipment... power rack, bench, smyth machine, lat pulldown, tons of weights, bars etc... tread mill, stationary bike...

I alternate my routine from strength building, to hypertrophy training.. that way I build up strength, then put the new strength to work in the hypertrophy routine..

**romanaz** · 09-09-2007, 05:22 AM

I train at the PowerHall @ the FDU Madison Recreation Center. It has 9 platforms, 8 mens Eleiko bars, 5 womans Eleiko bars (just got a new one two days ago), and tons of bumper plates. We also got 3 GHR and 1 Reverse Hyper. 3 Olympic Coachs, 2 Former Olympians.

great place to train, even if your not into OL. We got many PL guys who train at the gym.

XiLe Ultra · 09-09-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bubba g

Basement.... The basement is finished no it's not like a dungeon, but I have a decent amount of equipment... power rack, bench, smyth machine, lat pulldown, tons of weights, bars etc... tread mill, stationary bike...

I alternate my routine from strength building, to hypertrophy training.. that way I build up strength, then put the new strength to work in the hypertrophy routine..

Oh yea that's right you got that deal from DF.

Rog447 · 09-09-2007, 02:37 PM

Xsport fitness...or the power rack in my basement.

**b-boy** · 09-09-2007, 03:06 PM

I train at Mega Gym in draffenville, ky. My workout partners own the gym only been open for a couple of years now. Its like working out in my own gym as i do pretty much what i want there, if i want to change the radio station i do it, if i want to crank up the air i do it.. its lovely!

AND im the only black guy in the whole gym... its in Marshall county= no black people / Mccracken county(where i actualy live)= more black people than you can shake a stick at LOL

jram · 09-09-2007, 03:57 PM

I workout at home and enjoy the solitude with no distractions. I have a home gym set with 8 stations (Leg Press, Peck Deck, Lat Pulldown, etc.). In addition, I have two standard barbell sets, with an EZ bar, an Olympic barbell set, a 2 rack DB set and 3 benches, 1 standard and 2 adjustable, just as a matter of convenience. I also have a squat rack that doubles for squats and bench presses In addition, I have a Dip combo machine for knee raises, leg raises and oblique bends, together with dip handles for chest and tri's.

I think what I have is more than adequate for my needs. If need be, all that I would require is probably some additional plates. In the early A.M., I go down stairs put on some good music, got my prepared routine, water w/carbs, towel, chalk and I let myself go into a different world for about an hour. Working out at home has been just great for me.

**DJSTARER** · 09-09-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bubba g

Basement.... The basement is finished no it's not like a dungeon, but I have a decent amount of equipment... power rack, bench, smyth machine, lat pulldown, tons of weights, bars etc... tread mill, stationary bike...

I alternate my routine from strength building, to hypertrophy training.. that way I build up strength, then put the new strength to work in the hypertrophy routine..

IMO, a great way of periodizing

I train in our school's old football gym. It's nice because the football program USED to know how to train, so there are a ton of racks, GHRs, bands and band anchor plates. Now the PSU team trains in their state of the art hammer strength machines.

Jordan×core · 09-10-2007, 01:04 AM

I work out at this little place called bodyplex.

has one power rack lol.

**bubba g** · 09-10-2007, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by XiLe Ultra

Oh yea that's right you got that deal from DF.

lol..

**haiz69** · 09-10-2007, 03:02 PM

I workout at the Georgetown School gym.

Crowded, only 1 power rack 2 Benches and a bunch of machines - Dumbbells too. It gets the job done though if I go early. I just get there at 8 and the place is empty.

**Succio** · 09-10-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by haiz69

I workout at the Georgetown School gym.

Crowded, only 1 power rack 2 Benches and a bunch of machines - Dumbbells too. It gets the job done though if I go early. I just get there at 8 and the place is empty.

haha your lucky

my gym (ymca) has 0 power racks, 1 flat bench, 1 incline, and a military press. Its about the size of a highschool classroom, very small. overcrowded

Sluuug · 09-10-2007, 09:30 PM

MY GARAGE!

Drew1200 · 09-14-2007, 06:08 AM

powerhouse where I'm at.... cheapest in town and only place with DB's that go past 100lbs.

09-09-2007, 03:41 AM	#1
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,018 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Where does everybody train? I was just curious where everyone trains in comparison to HOW they train. For example, I myself train for strength and power, and have a membership at LA Fitness, which is by no means a powerlifting gym. It's more of a health spa to be honest. Everyone does bench, bench, curl, the occasional leg extension, and then some more benching. They have good equipment though, so that's why I keep going back The looks I get when I do BB rows, powercleans, and even box or ATG squats ("Below parallel?!?! WTF?!?!?! lol) are always priceless. __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

09-09-2007, 04:17 AM	#2
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,795 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 214	Re: Where does everybody train? i train at LA Fitness as well...its crowded, cramped, but very cheap. Some big dudes in there, so always someone to keep chasing. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

09-09-2007, 04:35 AM	#3
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09-09-2007, 04:42 AM	#4
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,340 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: Where does everybody train? bigDman's basement Core Fitness! __________________ Deadlift: 405 Bench: 225 Squat: somewhere inbetween MP #17 (no G & N)

09-09-2007, 05:21 AM	#5
bubba g Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,179 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 178	Re: Where does everybody train? Basement.... The basement is finished no it's not like a dungeon, but I have a decent amount of equipment... power rack, bench, smyth machine, lat pulldown, tons of weights, bars etc... tread mill, stationary bike... I alternate my routine from strength building, to hypertrophy training.. that way I build up strength, then put the new strength to work in the hypertrophy routine..

09-09-2007, 02:37 PM	#8
Rog447 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 116 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 17	Re: Where does everybody train? Xsport fitness...or the power rack in my basement. __________________ ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Ryan Rogerson Online Personal Trainer Customized Workout and Nutrition Programs Contact me if interested via email (Rog447@comcast.net) or message me.

09-09-2007, 03:06 PM	#9
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 543 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 38	Re: Where does everybody train? I train at Mega Gym in draffenville, ky. My workout partners own the gym only been open for a couple of years now. Its like working out in my own gym as i do pretty much what i want there, if i want to change the radio station i do it, if i want to crank up the air i do it.. its lovely! AND im the only black guy in the whole gym... its in Marshall county= no black people / Mccracken county(where i actualy live)= more black people than you can shake a stick at LOL

09-09-2007, 03:57 PM	#10
jram Amateur Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 60 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Re: Where does everybody train? I workout at home and enjoy the solitude with no distractions. I have a home gym set with 8 stations (Leg Press, Peck Deck, Lat Pulldown, etc.). In addition, I have two standard barbell sets, with an EZ bar, an Olympic barbell set, a 2 rack DB set and 3 benches, 1 standard and 2 adjustable, just as a matter of convenience. I also have a squat rack that doubles for squats and bench presses In addition, I have a Dip combo machine for knee raises, leg raises and oblique bends, together with dip handles for chest and tri's. I think what I have is more than adequate for my needs. If need be, all that I would require is probably some additional plates. In the early A.M., I go down stairs put on some good music, got my prepared routine, water w/carbs, towel, chalk and I let myself go into a different world for about an hour. Working out at home has been just great for me.

09-10-2007, 01:04 AM	#12
Jordan×core Pro Stature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 851 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 31	Re: Where does everybody train? I work out at this little place called bodyplex. has one power rack lol. __________________ How did I fail women studies? I love bitches. If there is no enemy there is no fight...if there is no fight there is no victor...if there is no victor there is no crown.....now we have a enemy we have a fight and we will win the crown.

09-10-2007, 03:02 PM	#14
haiz69 Iron Mass Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 388 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Re: Where does everybody train? I workout at the Georgetown School gym. Crowded, only 1 power rack 2 Benches and a bunch of machines - Dumbbells too. It gets the job done though if I go early. I just get there at 8 and the place is empty. __________________ Supplements.net - Quality Supplements, Great Prices, Awesome Service

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09-14-2007, 06:08 AM	#17
Drew1200 Perma-Bulk to 280 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 779 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 73	Re: Where does everybody train? powerhouse where I'm at.... cheapest in town and only place with DB's that go past 100lbs.