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My two car garage gym build out - what do I go with?
Posted on 11/13/25 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 11/13/25 at 9:14 pm
I have a 4 post rogue monster rack.
Should I upgrade to the FM-6? I already have a standalone, badass, Rogue Lat Pulldown.
If I go with the FM-6, is that really going to give me full dual cable functionality or should I supplement with a Freemotion Dual Cable Cross?
Also, what’s the best GHR out there these days?
Should I upgrade to the FM-6? I already have a standalone, badass, Rogue Lat Pulldown.
If I go with the FM-6, is that really going to give me full dual cable functionality or should I supplement with a Freemotion Dual Cable Cross?
Also, what’s the best GHR out there these days?
This post was edited on 11/13/25 at 9:36 pm
Posted on 11/15/25 at 7:12 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
Mini-split so you aren't melting in the Summer.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 9:05 am to TideSaint
You already have the main piece. I would get a nice dumbell set. Every muscle would then be workable with multiple exercises. Everything other piece of equipment is niche after these two things.
Posted on 11/16/25 at 10:15 am to GeorgeTheGreek
If you’re interested in grip training I can give great ideas for add-ons
Posted on 11/16/25 at 5:44 pm to GeorgeTheGreek
If you already have a Monster Rack and a serious Rogue lat pulldown, I wouldn’t rush to upgrade just for the new model. The FM-6 is cool because it gives you integrated cables and saves space, but it’s not quite on the level of a Freemotion Dual Cable Cross. If you like lots of unilateral and rotational work, I’d say a dedicated dual cable gives you more freedom.
Posted on 11/17/25 at 11:11 am to GeorgeTheGreek
do not buy a functional trainer, much better off spending the money on voltra 1 or if you wanted to go cheaper the rayofi portable gym that has up to 66lbs on each. can use an extra pulley to double resistance if needed.
for GHR, you dont want the best because it will be too much. get a GHR/ reverse hyper combo or get a cheaper nice ghd from like get rxd and get the foldable RH.
i dont think you need a 6 post unless you need a place to store your weight
your biggest bang for the buck is going to be
1) voltra 1 but expensive AF
2) rayofi portable
3) dumbbells
4) sled
5) rings
6) adjustable weight vest
7) boxes for box squats, step ups, etc
8) bands
9) chains
10) sandbags
then machines
for GHR, you dont want the best because it will be too much. get a GHR/ reverse hyper combo or get a cheaper nice ghd from like get rxd and get the foldable RH.
i dont think you need a 6 post unless you need a place to store your weight
your biggest bang for the buck is going to be
1) voltra 1 but expensive AF
2) rayofi portable
3) dumbbells
4) sled
5) rings
6) adjustable weight vest
7) boxes for box squats, step ups, etc
8) bands
9) chains
10) sandbags
then machines
Posted on 11/20/25 at 8:00 pm to lsu777
My wife has finally decided she wants to cancel her gym membership and workout at home but she doesnt like that we dont have a cable machine. I have a plate loaded pulley system and it's been fine for me but i get that its not very convenient to have to figure out how to set it up all the time for each exercise. So what to buy? She wants the ability to do both lat pulldowns/rows and also all the single arm cable bs from a functional trainer
I have a rep pr-4000 and don't have space for another tower. My concern with the Ares is price but also that it will get in the way of my spotter for bench press. Is this an issue? Any alternative suggestions?
I have a rep pr-4000 and don't have space for another tower. My concern with the Ares is price but also that it will get in the way of my spotter for bench press. Is this an issue? Any alternative suggestions?
Posted on 11/20/25 at 8:58 pm to lsu777
How's it compare to a tonal? I tried someone's once and felt like it was dumb af honestly. Just doesn't feel right 
Posted on 11/20/25 at 10:15 pm to Yeti_Chaser
Totally different
Feels like real weight
Can use it as a dynometer for isometrics
Can adjust eccentric and concentric so change the strength curve
Can add a second pull and anchor point to make it up to 400lbs
Can use it to measure velocity of the bar and height of jumps or distance of jumps
Can be used like a keiser for rotation training
Can be used similar to a kbox trainer
Soon as a rower too
Always coming out with software updates
And because the strength curve is electronically adjusted, it doesn’t have dead spots on things like leg curls and extensions like weight does without a good cam
Feels like real weight
Can use it as a dynometer for isometrics
Can adjust eccentric and concentric so change the strength curve
Can add a second pull and anchor point to make it up to 400lbs
Can use it to measure velocity of the bar and height of jumps or distance of jumps
Can be used like a keiser for rotation training
Can be used similar to a kbox trainer
Soon as a rower too
Always coming out with software updates
And because the strength curve is electronically adjusted, it doesn’t have dead spots on things like leg curls and extensions like weight does without a good cam
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