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As per the main thread. Anyway, finished rack last night (left band pegs and push up handles off as not needed) and I don't think it was intended to be a one man job lol Tried dip handles and chin up bar, head just clears roof on chin up bar, dip handles seem sturdy enough but having a bar on the pegs gets in the way. I'm now thinking about the logistics of using it (I was hoping it would save me some time) but now I'm thinking it might cost me time to move from squat to bench etc etc. I'll have a play tonight.

For some reason I can't upload pics, the attach button on the flash enabled and basic uploader is busted (rebooted, cleared cache etc etc). Anyway, finished rack last night (left band pegs and push up handles off as not needed) and I don't think it was intended to be a one man job lol Tried dip handles and chin up bar, head just clears roof on chin up bar, dip handles seem sturdy enough but having a bar on the pegs gets in the way. I'm now thinking about the logistics of using it (I was hoping it would save me some time) but now I'm thinking it might cost me time to move from squat to bench etc etc. I'll have a play tonight. EDIT: Actually it appears to have attached anyway...

Ahh OK, I do a bit of everything so I dont have as long a recovery time as you, but wouldn't be training as hard either.

Full body sessions or split?

What are peoples thoughts on training to failure? Now that I have a rack with multiple pin locations and safety bars it means I can push a bit harder and not be as worried about being able to get that last rep out on the last set at a new higher weight. I tend to go up in weight slowly to make sure I'm competent at it (strong and weak days regardless) before moving on. So is it beneficial to be able to get in another half rep or 75% of a rep then fail it to the pins/bars or is that just overloading the muscle too much and increasing recovery time? Given I don't do split routines so time between sessions is smaller than it would be if I was really smashing one muscle group my concern would be the risk of injury and overuse so to speak and I'm not anywhere near as tough as the rest of you when it comes to injuries, takes me ages to recovery. Side bar: I prefer doing a bit of everything in every session so it doesn't matter as much if for whatever reason I miss a session, I realise a lot of people will say gains are better if you heavily train one/two parts a day but I prefer doing a bit of everything in each session.

It's all good, the ankle will always be a problem, no different to my elbow, but the elbow can now be beaten on without too much issue, the ankle will get there too. The back I expect to get a bit better yes as it was fine before I started squatting again so I'm doing things wrong. I had physio today and she wants me to use a small step under my heel to give better ROM through my ankle while squatting to stop my feet splaying out as I go down, we did some practice movements, I also need to sit up straighter, no back rests, and continue working on my TA activation, she also gave me a different ankle stretch and worked on the ankle itself as she said the lump I have prohibiting the ankle ROM is fibrous tissue around the sheath in that area. So we're making progress at least. At least this is costing me nothing.

NO NO NO

Although I just thought, when doing chin ups you'd probably have a bar on the pins which would balance it out.

Have been thinking, a dipping belt could be handy, haven't looked around yet, are they expensive for a half decent one? I've got a lifting belt somewhere, I might be able to hack that up.

Short on time tonight so reduced breaks between sets and still competed everything then started rack build. Got the pulley mount to do yet. Will need to put something solid underneath as a pull up makes it want to lean forward when on the double layered carpet. Not sure what I think about the dip handles only being welded one side.

Hah, actually, since the arrival of the baby the missus does have a new and splendid rack... but no pics for you. Yeah I stretch, use heat, foam roller etc and it all "helps" but I am looking forward to it being solved.

The missus informs me my rack arrived this morning, she didn't make the door in time (shower) so they left the 2m tall however heavy box on the door step lol She said she took it through to the gym room piece by piece to get it off the door step. Also played with the roller a bit more, not sure I think it helps all that much though it is uncomfortable. Heat seems to be the best thing for it. Stretching and rolling only give limited relief. Physio again tomorrow, we'll see if I've learned to activate the muscle she wanted me too.

Only $25 which I thought was pretty good.

Buying one from Hytech parts in Newcastle, Kev (who is very polite and efficient) has one that's off a car as everyone else wants to sell me a complete tailgate, not my colour but the price is good enough andt I can get it painted for not too much extra. Highly recommend the business.

Now that would be an issue.

Thanks Winny, I'll try Maz Spare, but that number looks familiar so I may have already tried them. I've been on ebay for a good 10 years and I work in IT so I'm pretty comfortable with searching but unfortunately not having much luck, there's plenty of GG series spoilers and plenty of after market GH compatible ones but I'd really prefer a second hand factory one so I know it will fit, plus a slim chance of getting it in my paint code (35J - Stormy Blue). I'll keep hunting!

I've seen that with my smaller plates too, where using many gives a small variance. My big plates are fine though. I'm not fussed by it though, the percentages are usually very small and given I don't compete the numbers are only for comparison against myself. If you had 100kg on the bar and it really weighs 97 or 104 it doesn't mean jack. If you get stronger and put 5 more kg on the bar, whether that 5 is 4.5 or 5.5 doesn't really matter for your casual lifter, it's still more than it was and you are gaining. If you're a comp lifter, completely different story though. Plus I could care less f if someone else says they lift x and it's really y, I'm only concerned about my own results. I can see how it would be annoying for highly competitive people if your mate says he can lift way more than you but his weights are shit and inaccurate. 20% on 20kg is a laugh, I need some of those to feel tough lol

I can only go of my digital scales, close enough for a non competitive low weight lifter

Yeah I've heard that sort of thing before too. I didnt need any new weights and have weighed all my current plates before just incase.

LoL me too. It weighs a tiny smidge over 8kg. I got it from world fitness, same place as the York bench. It was about $50. If its not good ill get a refund and something better, if it survives the warranty period then I got what I paid for I guess.

Yeah the business that sold it to me said it's normal and won't affect the bar so all good. Guess I better get squatting...

Mazda dealer wants big dollars unpainted. Got the question up on the Mazda forums too.

I've already emailed them

I see you edited your post. Sedan and wagon won't fit, the sport wagon one might, I'm not sure if that's what they call a hatch? I need it by the weekend after next so yahoo auctions might be out.

Looking at it now I'm thinking they are pretty superficial. This is the sort of thing I'm talking about, there are more but these ones stand out. as you can see not big, just don't want it to be a sign of things to come.