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  • Christoph Haller

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    April 22, 2026 at 8:02 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    I would personally add some gymleco in there as the kit is brilliant and the footprint it so low! Their hip press and hack squat is bloody brilliant!

    Would you personally prefer gymleco over rogers hip press or charged hacksquat? got this one jsut added yesterday πŸ™‚

  • Christoph Haller

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    April 15, 2026 at 12:32 pm in reply to: Sara Bradley IFBB WPD – Aim for the Olympia !

    Ty Sara for this frequency of posting – awesome to see you progress as well! all the best from switzerland.

  • Christoph Haller

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    April 15, 2026 at 12:28 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    So this will be a wild update to write: let’s go.

    We pivoted quite a bit from around 100sqm to now final 480sqm. 390 of it is training space and 1 Office as well as 1 room we’re going to use for a little wardrobe.

    The equipment has evolved quite a bit as well. Here is the updated list:

    Powerlifting Set: Pro Combo Rack 459kg

    Life Fitness Dip / Chin Assist

    Nautilus Nitro Evo Triceps

    Nautilus Glute Drive

    Cybex VR3 Lateral Raise

    Cybex Eagle Arm Curl

    Nautilus Nitro Ad/Abductor

    Cybex Eagle Abdominal

    Cybex Eagle Back Extension

    Cybex Eagle Row

    Cybex Eagle Prone Leg Curl

    Cybex Smith

    Cybex Eagle Leg Press

    Cybex Eagle Chest Press

    Cybex Eagle Leg Extension

    Cybex Eagle Leg Curl

    Cybex Bravo Functional Trainer

    Atlantis Shoulder Press
    Atlantis Incline Press
    Atlantis Pendulum Squat Pro

    Granite Chest Press 2.0

    Granite Posterior Developer

    Granite Glutinator

    Granite Dualhack

    Granite Pulldown

    Hammer Strength Incline Iso Press with additional weight horns

    Jungle Machine (4 Turm Panatta)

    Predator Strength Pendulum Squat

    Attack Strength Pullover

    CHARGED Hacksquat

    Arsenal Strength Bilateral Leg Press

    Arsenal Strength Linear Leg Press

    Arsenal Strength Lever Row

    Pit Shark Short Frame

    Rogers Performance Hip Press

    Prime Functional Trainer

    Prime Leg Curl

    Prime Leg Extension

    Prime Chest Press

    Prime Incline Press

    Prime Pec Dec / Rear Delt

    Prime Seated Row

    Prime Latpulldown

    Prime Armcurl

    Prime Extreme Row

    Prime Shoulder Press

    So we should be off to a good start with this setup lol.
    If you have any additions you would make please feel free! πŸ™‚

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  • Christoph Haller

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    January 28, 2026 at 4:37 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    Quality of the plates is amazing! We’re gonna do a bulk order soon

  • Christoph Haller

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    December 30, 2025 at 3:58 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    Currently also looking for <strong data-start=”170″ data-end=”197″>standard barbell plates in the China region.<br data-start=”218″ data-end=”221″> Found a supplier that seems legit so far.

    I’m about to order a <strong data-start=”285″ data-end=”346″>sample consisting of one 20 kg plate and four rubber mats (100 Γ— 100 Γ— 1.5 cm) to check overall build quality and whether the plate is actually close to the stated 20 kg.

    Let’s see how the material and finish turn out.^^

    https://dingzhouyunlingyu.en.made-in-china.com/product/DZaTgBilaUrI/China-Wholesales-Home-Gym-Body-Barbell-Weight-Plate-Cast-Iron-Weight-Plates.html

  • Christoph Haller

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    December 11, 2025 at 5:19 am in reply to: Building a private gym

    Still open for everything. Got recommended Gymleco now a few times – will look into it

  • Christoph Haller

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    December 10, 2025 at 12:59 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    Hey guys, it’s going forward πŸ™‚ Quick question

    Has anybody bought pieces off: https://www.instagram.com/thegymguy13/

    Heard a few things and am wondering if he’s legit or I should be careful.

    Thanks in advance

  • Christoph Haller

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    December 7, 2025 at 10:22 am in reply to: Building a private gym

    Are there any adjustable-bench brands to recommend?

  • Christoph Haller

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    December 1, 2025 at 7:46 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    ty for the tip!

  • Christoph Haller

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    December 1, 2025 at 6:29 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    Little update for you guys:

    We just received confirmation from Nytram for the Cybex Smith Machine β€” it will be shipped from the UK to Switzerland. =)

    We also spoke with Stafffitness regarding the Prime machines. They informed us about the possibility of becoming an official Prime Performance Center (the second one in Switzerland), which we are currently considering.

    Machines planned so far:

    Prime Kit (offer already received)

  • Plate Loaded Preacher Curl

  • Plate Loaded Chest Press

  • Plate Loaded Lat Pulldown

  • Plate Loaded Leg Extension

  • Plate Loaded Seated Row

  • Plate Loaded Incline Press

  • Plate Loaded Extreme Row

  • Hybrid Pec/Rear Delt

  • Hybrid Seated Leg Curl

  • Prime Fitness Functional Trainer

  • Granite (still waiting for the quote)

  • Posterior Developer

  • Granite Xpload Pulldown 2.0

  • Granite Glutinator

  • Granite Dual Hack

  • Predator Strength (offer pending)

  • Pendulum Squat 4.0

  • T-Bar Chest Supported Row

  • Other Equipment

  • Cybex Smith Machine (confirmed)

  • Leg Press (still looking at Arsenal Strength or Nytram; open to opinions)

  • We’ll also add dumbbells and a side-lateral machine later on, but overall we’re very happy with how the setup for our gym is coming together.

  • Christoph Haller

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    November 29, 2025 at 12:18 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    Currently in the early stages of doing something similar. Unit is mine, but one thing I definitely do want is a Cybex Bravo cable and a Prime Functional Trainer.

    Cybex Smiths are quality.

    Yes we’re also thinking about the cybex smith but haven’t found a place to get one yet… πŸ™‚ but maybe one will turn up soon.

    Prime Functional Trainer is also something we we’re thinking about. Haven’t personally used one yet. What do you think makes it worth the investment?

  • Christoph Haller

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    November 28, 2025 at 9:00 pm in reply to: Building a private gym

    Will be in Thurgau near Bodensee. We have not yet made a decision on the location as we’re waiting for the equipment

  • Christoph Haller

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    August 20, 2017 at 4:35 pm in reply to: intra workout carb sources

    Hi

    I’m not familiar with corn flour but personally I’m using dextrose which costs me around 26Euro per 4.5kg.
    Might be an option if you don’t get any digestion issues. πŸ™‚ Hope this was sort of useful..

    Greets

  • Christoph Haller

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    August 20, 2017 at 4:27 pm in reply to: Push Pull

    I don’t think there is one. (was searching for one some weeks ago too :/ )
    You will probably just have to ask in the thread.

    Greets

  • Christoph Haller

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    August 20, 2017 at 1:18 pm in reply to: Pre workout carbs: is there any benefit?

    Sounds pretty interesting.
    Would you then just throw in something like a protein shake as preworkout meal?

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