u/jjjameson80

Let me get this part out of the way - If space and money weren't a consideration, I'd just get the Bells of Steel cable tower and call it a day. Unfortunately, space AND money are considerations, so here I am looking at other options.

I'm working with a squat rack like this one - Sunny Health and Fitness SF-BH6802 - I got it dirt cheap on marketplace and it's great for everything I need it to do, doesn't take a ton of room, etc. First hiccup is that it's a 60mm x 60mm riser setup, so finding things for it can be fiddly. Second being that I have no idea how well this style of setup works with pulley systems like Bullet Pulley or the like, as I generally see those on four post setups. Have folks used something like those on this style rack? Some other option? I am fine with some degree of jank - I'd just like to get some pulling / rowing options into the space and I feel like a pulley system is probably the quick and dirty way to do so.

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I read the write up for DFW Remix and it sounds good to my brain as a starting point for getting into this all.

Problem is I’m a visual guy, and I’m doing this pretty much solo and not ready to ask for form checks from strangers on the internet.

Is there a good video / series that breaks this down and shows the routine? I’m sure I can find videos for each piece here and there, but if there’s a single source that’d be handy AF.

Looking for something to help track heart rate and fitness while doing some of the activities I do - fencing based fighting, weightlifting, kettlebell. I’ve got an Apple Watch and it’s fine some of the time, but I can’t wear it during the heavier activities I do because of other gear or similar constraints. What’s my best (non bank breaking) bet for this that doesn’t end up around a wrist, ankle, or finger? Arm bands aren’t ideal either as it would get struck during one of the sports. I’m assuming a chest band, but I dunno how well those stay put or work for weightlifting in terms of being in the way. Also, I’m a big dude 50”+ chest. Appreciate any recs.

Local marketplace has some Tacfit kettlebells and some F45 kettlebells, comparable prices for each, both competition style, both in the weight that I’m looking to start with, both available as single or pair. Any strong reason to get one over the other?

I'm 45, pretty overweight, and until February of this year I hand't done any real exercise in 15 years or so. Started doing lightsaber based fencing (yes, it's a thing, gets me moving a lot) and some strength training there, so I've setup a small home gym. I've been /loving/ landmine work because it can be dynamic and works a whole bunch of the body. I'm also way stronger than I keep expecting myself to be. KBs seem /super/ interesting to me -but- I don't know if I'll dig it or hate it or whatever.

In a world where money weren't a thing (and / or I could find more of them on marketplace) I'd just pick up some competition bells (8kg or 12kg to start until I get shoulder strength up) -or- something like the Bells of Steel adjustable.

What I'm wondering is if I should just pick up a 20-25ish pound kettlebell of any sort as cheap as possible and give it a short or am I just going to set myself up to hate it? Should I wait and pick up a decent competition bell to set myself up for a better experience? Worth getting a pair up front, or just the one? Appreciate any guidance!