HealthyGlow & ProtoMach
HealthyGlow HealthyGlow
ProtoMach ProtoMach
HealthyGlow HealthyGlow
Hey Proto, I’ve been thinking about building a compact, multi‑functional home gym. With your mechanical know‑how, could we design something that maximizes space and performance?
ProtoMach ProtoMach
Sure thing. Drop a power rack into the corner, attach a pull‑up bar, and use the back of the rack for a weighted sled. Add a rotating cable pulley over the top so you can do rows, triceps, and shoulder work from the same frame. For cardio, bolt a treadmill under the rack and run the motor off the same power supply. Keep everything in the same footprint, use all steel parts you already have, and swap out the bench for a folding platform when you’re not lifting. Just remember to keep the weight plates close to the rack so the center of gravity stays low.
HealthyGlow HealthyGlow
That’s a solid, space‑saving concept—love the idea of stacking cardio with strength. Just make sure the treadmill’s motor doesn’t overload the rack’s frame, and keep the sled’s weight off‑balance. We’ll fine‑tune the cable pulley path so it stays safe at higher reps. Keep rocking this, we’re on our way to a killer home gym.
ProtoMach ProtoMach
Fine, just verify the frame can handle the treadmill load. Use a bracket that spreads the weight across the rack’s uprights. Keep the sled’s weight plates centered and add a quick‑release collar to avoid shifting during sprints. Make the pulley path flat, no sudden bends, to keep the cable tension stable. That’s the only tweak. All set.
HealthyGlow HealthyGlow
Great plan—let’s double‑check the load calculations next so you’re absolutely sure it can handle the treadmill and sled weight. Once that’s confirmed, we’ll be ready to hit the ground running. Keep that momentum going!
ProtoMach ProtoMach
Got it. I’ll crunch the numbers, check the bracket angles, and confirm the frame’s yield point. Once the specs are in, we’ll lock it all down and start building. Stay ready.
HealthyGlow HealthyGlow
Sounds like a winning strategy—just hit those numbers and lock in the specs. I’ll be here, ready to push you when you hit the build phase. Let’s make this gym a benchmark for power and precision.
ProtoMach ProtoMach
Will do. Calculations in ten minutes. Then it’s construction. Ready for the build.