New Hobby

bnorth · #1 03-01-2023, 02:47 PM

Got some new stuff for my other hobby. Had some brackets made at the local welding shop so I can add weight to the log. I also picked up the support gear for heavier lifting.

I lift the log twice a week and on my light day I do 35 full from the floor to over my head repetitions. Because I just got the brackets I am not sure what exactly my heavy day will be yet.

Still watching the local classifieds and facebook rummage site for a nice used Schwinn Airdyne bike.

Rad_Hazard · #2 03-01-2023, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bnorth

Got some new stuff for my other hobby. Had some brackets made at the local welding shop so I can add weight to the log. I also picked up the support gear for heavier lifting.

I lift the log twice a week and on my light day I do 35 full from the floor to over my head repetitions. Because I just got the brackets I am not sure what exactly my heavy day will be yet.

Still watching the local classifieds and facebook rummage site for a nice used Schwinn Airdyne bike.

This is really cool. That's a hell of a workout. As for the bike, Airdyne's are excellent, but if you run across a used Rogue Echo bike, those are excellent as well, I use one myself.

D. Bergin · #3 03-01-2023, 04:09 PM

That's a pretty bad-ass setup. I know from being 52 myself, splitting wood in the woods, lugging said firewoood up our hill, and having one too many whoopsies...that the "support gear" is the most important aspect of all that equipment.

jiw98 · #4 03-01-2023, 04:55 PM

Ben, that is a really neat log. What is the weight without any additional weights add to it? Good luck with your goal. 300# press is a nice accomplishment.

bnorth · #5 03-01-2023, 05:25 PM

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Ben, that is a really neat log. What is the weight without any additional weights add to it? Good luck with your goal. 300# press is a nice accomplishment.

When I first screwed it together it weighted 185 pounds because it was really wet green treated 4X4s. Then after it dried out and I added the rope it weighed 128 pounds. The brackets for adding plates weigh 12 pounds so it now weights 140 pounds before adding plates. So far I have only had one heavy day and I added 30 pounds and done 13 total repetitions. Should do better this Saturday.

mrreality68 · #6 03-01-2023, 05:53 PM

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When I first screwed it together it weighted 185 pounds because it was really wet green treated 4X4s. Then after it dried out and I added the rope it weighed 128 pounds. The brackets for adding plates weigh 12 pounds so it now weights 140 pounds before adding plates. So far I have only had one heavy day and I added 30 pounds and done 13 total repetitions. Should do better this Saturday.

Wow fantastic

Keep it up. We will exercise vicariously thru you

bnorth · #7 03-01-2023, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rad_Hazard

This is really cool. That's a hell of a workout. As for the bike, Airdyne's are excellent, but if you run across a used Rogue Echo bike, those are excellent as well, I use one myself.

I would be happy with either. Back when I was looking for used weight plates I saw several bikes listed. Now that I am looking for one I haven't seen one listed. Isn't that how it works,LOL. I am hoping all those who made a plan to lose weight for the new year and then used it twice will put one up for sale soon.

clydepepper · #8 03-03-2023, 12:43 PM

Be extra careful, Ben.

I turned 67 in January and bench press 55 lbs. every other day.

I can curl 10 lbs. a dozen times.

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bnorth · #9 03-03-2023, 08:33 PM

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Be extra careful, Ben.

I turned 67 in January and bench press 55 lbs. every other day.

I can curl 10 lbs. a dozen times.

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I am being careful and taking it slow. At my age I know now is getting really close to the end of being able to get truly strong one last time. I am also doing a regular weightlifting routine to support the log lifting.

mrreality68 · #10 03-05-2023, 07:22 AM

would love to see it in action but the workmanship is Fantastic

wish I had that handi skill set (or perhaps lucky I do not otherwise my wife would give me more projects)

bnorth · #11 03-05-2023, 01:48 PM

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would love to see it in action but the workmanship is Fantastic

wish I had that handi skill set (or perhaps lucky I do not otherwise my wife would give me more projects)

I actually video myself lifting it every time. There is nobody around to workout with so it is the best way for me to work on technique.

I can't get away with saying I don't know how to fix anything around the house because I owned a construction company for 25 or so years. There seems to be a never ending list.

JustinD · #12 05-06-2023, 03:09 PM

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Still watching the local classifieds and facebook rummage site for a nice used Schwinn Airdyne bike.

As a regular at weekend estate sales, It seems they pop up at every other sale. Just one of those items like treadmills that wives buy to drape clothes on the corner of a room.

I check estatesales.net each week for a handful to visit with my morning weekend coffee trips.

bnorth · #13 05-06-2023, 04:01 PM

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As a regular at weekend estate sales, It seems they pop up at every other sale. Just one of those items like treadmills that wives buy to drape clothes on the corner of a room.

I check estatesales.net each week for a handful to visit with my morning weekend coffee trips.

I live in a very rural area. I see them in bigger towns 80-100 miles away all the time. I am holding out for one close or when I am going to one of the bigger towns.

bnorth · #14 06-21-2023, 06:17 PM

Finally found a exercise bike cheap and kinda close. Other than the dust from sitting it looks like new. It was $50 and a 70 mile round trip so I am happy. Not sure, I think it is the AD4 version of the Schwinn Airdyne.

I am amazed at how good a workout you can get on it. Pretty sure I did way too much for the first time using one today and will pay for it tomorrow.

bnorth · #15 09-21-2023, 01:49 PM

I finally got around to putting a nice finish on my log. Here are before and after pictures.

bk400 · #16 09-21-2023, 06:41 PM

As more of a city slicker, I don't know what's more impressive -- the fact that you're putting that kind of weight over your head or the fact that you can build something like that (and trust your workmanship enough to throw it over your head so many times without a hospital nearby). Good luck getting to 300!

brian1961 · #17 09-22-2023, 07:02 PM

Ben, I'm sure proud of you. That is one serious weight to heave over your head. May I be so timid to make a small suggestion if, IF, one of your main goals is to lose weight---do some stretching beforehand, and then walk 1-2 miles prior to your workout. You'll HATE it initially, but after a few weeks, your heart will sing, and be much more able to endure the weightlifting.

--- Brian Powell, B. S. , Physical Education and Health, Ball State University, 1979

brian1961 · #18 09-22-2023, 07:02 PM

Ben, I'm sure proud of you. That is one serious weight to heave over your head. May I be so timid to make a small suggestion if, IF, one of your main goals is to lose weight---do some stretching beforehand, and then walk 1-2 miles prior to your workout. You'll HATE it initially, but after a few weeks, your heart will sing, and be much more able to endure the weightlifting.

--- Brian Powell, B. S. , Physical Education and Health, Ball State University, 1979