re: New Multi-Grip press bar is changing my life

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I just can't justify the cost of a home gym vs regular gym. I only pay 35 a month and have everything I'll ever need. If I were to get the amount of weight I need and the proper equipment that won't break on me with the weight I use, it'll be over 2k. That's only a power rack and weights. That'll take almost 5 years to recover the costs.

I'd also want a dumbbell set that goes up to 150's.

On the other hand, when the boys get older I might do it once they get into sports.

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For me its about time. I value it greatly and having the home gym helps save tons and tons of time. I have 3 little boys (5,4, & 1) so time is the thing most valuable to me.

I got an elitefts power rack, texas power bar, eltitefts flat/incline adjustable bench and the fight gone bad clock for 800 off of craigslist. Had to drive to houston to get it but overall it was a good deal. I then go the weights off facebook for cheap then invested in one set of used ivankos. Overall I have 400 or so invested in the weights and about 700lbs.

Also have the power block dumbbells but started with just the small urethane set and upgraded with expansion packs and stands as money allowed and now have them going all the way to 125lbs. Anymore than that and I would need to start buying fixed dbs as the adjustable get to big past that point.

All the rest is just fluff that I like/want. Its become my only real hobby and its something I don't mind investing in with 3 boys that already like to come in there and do bodyweight stuff and beg to do more. I buy quality now as I want them to be able to use it when they get older and I am now established enough that I live by the motto, buy once, suffer once.

But I understand about the investment. Don't do a home gym thinking its going to save money, because it won't especialy if you get into it like me.