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Garage Gym / Ideal PPSA Equipment
Posted on 2/28/23 at 7:38 pm
Posted on 2/28/23 at 7:38 pm
I am going to grind out GSLP through this summer to get some of my core lifts up. I am planning to switch over to PPSA in September. In parallel, I am looking to enhance my garage gym. Outside of power rack, barbell, curl bar - what sort of equipment do you need for PPSA?
- power block
- back extension / ghd
- lat pull-down ??
Open to suggestions md want to look this spring / summer on Craigslist for deals
- power block
- back extension / ghd
- lat pull-down ??
Open to suggestions md want to look this spring / summer on Craigslist for deals
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Posted on 2/28/23 at 7:43 pm to crabgrass1981
Ppsa is mostly based around calisthenics and environmental obstacles
I use a feed sack full of chains and a big rock for most of the workouts
I use a feed sack full of chains and a big rock for most of the workouts
Posted on 2/28/23 at 10:47 pm to crabgrass1981
The adjustable dumbbells for sure (I also have powerblocks), kettlebells for swings and goblet squats (I’ll do one arm rows sometimes with KB or farmer’s walks). Might suggest a set of bands but not necessary. If 777 was here he’d tell you to get gymnastics rings
Posted on 3/1/23 at 4:34 am to crabgrass1981
Personally I think a squat rack/bench rack (and barbell and plates obvi), a nautilus or bow flex adjustable dumbbell set, and some TRX bands are a great simple setup. I also got mats from tractor supply that are fricking great
Posted on 3/1/23 at 5:46 am to crabgrass1981
I think PPSA is designed for home gyms, hence I don’t recall any lat pulldowns. I believe he uses pull-ups and rows in their place. You should definitely get a set of bands (for assisted pull-ups, pull aparts, tricep pushdowns, shoulder mobility). a 53lb kb would be nice but not essential as I don’t believe Kb swings are a big part of the programming and you can use a dumbbell for goblet squats
This post was edited on 3/1/23 at 5:59 am
Posted on 3/1/23 at 8:41 am to crabgrass1981
I've been able to fully complete: Arm Farm, DB Strength, Filling out the Hoodie 2, Pool Season, and currently Pump City.
My Equipment:
2 Barbells (Wonder Bar and Stainless Rogue Ohio Power Bar)
Rep Curl Bar
500 lbs in Fringe Bumpers
NUobell Adj DBs
KBs from 24 - 92 lbs
Rogue Adj Bench
Rogue SML-1 rack
Pull up Bar
Rogue Bands
I also added but not needed:
Rep Safety Squat Bar
Rep Open Trap Bar
My Equipment:
2 Barbells (Wonder Bar and Stainless Rogue Ohio Power Bar)
Rep Curl Bar
500 lbs in Fringe Bumpers
NUobell Adj DBs
KBs from 24 - 92 lbs
Rogue Adj Bench
Rogue SML-1 rack
Pull up Bar
Rogue Bands
I also added but not needed:
Rep Safety Squat Bar
Rep Open Trap Bar
Posted on 3/1/23 at 9:19 am to ODP
Thanks for the feedback on this. I e-mailed Aaron as well, and he said:
Rack with pull-up option
Adjustable bench
Bar/ weights
DB’s or Power Blocks
Strength Bands
Curl Bar is optional, but not mandatory
Rack with pull-up option
Adjustable bench
Bar/ weights
DB’s or Power Blocks
Strength Bands
Curl Bar is optional, but not mandatory
This post was edited on 3/1/23 at 9:21 am
Posted on 3/1/23 at 11:00 am to crabgrass1981
My opinion is don't skimp on anything, you really get what you pay for in lifting equipment.
Posted on 3/2/23 at 5:39 am to ODP
I agree, get the good stuff. Buy once, cry once.
This post was edited on 3/2/23 at 5:40 am
Posted on 3/2/23 at 2:15 pm to ODP
quote:
NUobell Adj DBs
Any recommendation for adjustable bells (NUobell or Powerblock, etc.)? Do you size them up to ~90lbs per DB?
And suggestion on fair price - $500-600 bucks for a used set?
Posted on 3/2/23 at 7:36 pm to crabgrass1981
I have only used nuobells, they go up to 80 which is enough for me. I wouldn't throw or drop them but I love the speed in which you can change weights. The power blocks are tougher but don't have that typical DB feel and are slower to change.
Posted on 3/2/23 at 11:10 pm to crabgrass1981
Not an absolute requirement but a cable pulley for the rack or as a standalone tower is really nice for facepulls, triceps extensions, lat pulldowns (he has those in some programs as warmups but I often do a few working sets too) and if you have a tower then rear delt flies, lat raises, and curls are sweet with constant tension.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:51 am to crabgrass1981
quote:
Any recommendation for adjustable bells (NUobell or Powerblock, etc.)? Do you size them up to ~90lbs per DB?
I got a set of Powerblocks off Craigslist for $500. The made in the USA ones that go up to 90lbs. Had to buy the 70-90 expansion from Powerblock though. They definitely feel different than a standard dumbbell but are rock solid and work for me. The made in the USA part was important enough that I didn’t get the nuobells but man are they awesome
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:52 am to Canuck Tiger
quote:
Not an absolute requirement but a cable pulley for the rack or as a standalone tower is really nice for facepulls, triceps extensions, lat pulldowns (he has those in some programs as warmups but I often do a few working sets too) and if you have a tower then rear delt flies, lat raises, and curls are sweet with constant tension.
A lat pulldown is really the only other piece of equipment I want.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 8:25 am to The Easter Bunny
I love my PBs but haven’t tried any of the others. Super easy to change weight between 10 lb intervals. I paid $500 for the U90 series 2 (70 lbs) new but that was several years ago. I want to get the third expansion set to 90 lbs soon
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