Platform Build
(4) 4′ x 8′ pieces of 5/8”-thick OSB/particle board. Home depot.
Two pieces of particle board placed vertically and two horizontal. Screwed in with 1 1/4” construction screws.
Use 1 piece of 3/4”-thick, smooth maple or oak plywood in center of platform vertically. Screw in with same screws. Also found at home depot.
Use (2) 4′ x 6′ 3/4″-thick horse stall mats and cut to fit outside of plywood. Screw in with same screws. Found at Tractor Supply Co.
Equipment
Description
Smith Machine: It consists of a barbell that is fixed within steel rails allowing only vertical or near-vertical movement. Roll bar forward or back to take off of safety locks. Keep safety bars at proper height when using.
Power Rack: Equipment for free weight barbell exercises without the movement restrictions imposed by equipment such as the Smith machine. Used for squat and bench press; place barbell on rack arms and lift a few inches outside of arms. Keep safety at proper height for lift.
Pulley: The cables that connect the handles to the weight stacks run through adjustable pulleys that can be fixed at any height. This allows a variety of exercises to be performed. Use pin to adjust height and add attachments to perform various exercises.
Pullup/Chinup: Thick knurled bar that offers a variety of hand positions, including classic, hammer, wide, narrow, pronated, and under/overhand grips.
Landmine: By inserting one end of an Olympic bar into the landmine, you can load the other end of the bar to perform a variety of angular and rotational strength exercises.
Band Pegs: Small steel pegs to attach to machine. Can attach bands and use for added resistance to exercises.
Weight Storage: Six different pegs for storing weight plates.
Bench: Adjustable incline bench for dumbbell and barbell exercises. Pull pins on side to adjust seat or back incline.
Loadable Dumbbell
Use 1 inch plates to load weight onto dumbbell handles and use collars to screw onto dumbbells to secure weight. As shown in image, weight is 52.5 lbs per dumbbell.
Curl Bar
Use 1 inch plates to load weight onto curl bar and use clamps to secure weight. Used for optimal bicep curl.
Attachments
Attachments are for various exercises and can all be applied to the G3 machine and its components. Both clamps and lock collars used for securing weight. J-hook arms and safety arms can be adjusted for use on power rack depending on exercise. Carabiners used for adding attachments to pulley cables. Other equipment use shown in exercise demonstrations.