Weather Protecting An Outdoor Fitness Reality 810xlt w/Lat Pulldown Budget Home Squat Rack

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I bought the Fitness Reality 810xlt Super Max Power Cage last summer and I set it up outside intending to use it all winter and I have!!! I love this cage more than any other piece of fitness equipment I’ve ever owned. Several of you have inquired about how it holds up in the winter so I put a little video together to show you all how I protect it from the elements. I protect it by wrapping it nightly with an oversized tarp. If all you do is read this description to decide to buy a tarp, I advise you to buy one much bigger than you think you should because it makes it easier to wrap especially when it’s windy out. I hope you all enjoy the video. Love and Peace Everybody, Out!
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@senorbautista6143 3 года назад

And I complain when I workout and my garage’s temperature is 50 degrees. Respect!

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Thanks Senor! I do wish I could take that thing into the garage though. 😂 Thanks for checking it out!

@cacadodo666 Год назад

Love the age combined with the energy and tenacity.😳 Im 49 and you’ve given me a wakeup call to level my game up for home equipment organization and care.

@UsawaFitness Год назад

Thank you! I appreciate you taking a second to check it out and even more taking a second to send some love on what you got from it. Thanks! And congrats on getting when more aware of where you want to take your fitness game

@UsawaFitness 13 дней назад

You're giving me more energy with a comment like that man. Thank you! 🙏🏾

@joeadams8972 3 года назад

Man Vern like always another great video straight motivation!!! Love it!! Keep them vids coming. 💪🏽💪🏽

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

My man! You consistently watch and comment on my videos Joe. I can't tell you how much I appreciate that. I'm so grateful that people are finding value in what I'm doing and I'm not producing these videos for nothing. Thanks for watching man!

@joecrone9862 3 года назад

You're hard-core young man. Respect!

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Ha! I just love working out man. Thanks for taking a second to check this one out! I'm glad you're here man! I'm going to keep em coming!

@solslastcannula5665 7 месяцев назад

Sir you are both motivational and helpful and wow thank you for this video! Also I can tell you are in tremendous shape and sick hoodie by the way! Thanks and again, you have a new subscriber!

@UsawaFitness 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video love! I like to think that my motivation and helpfulness are directly proportional to the awesomeness of my hoodie 😉 Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for joining the subscriber squad!

@raymondwalters7246 3 года назад

Awesome Motivation! Get some!!

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Thank you Ray! I appreciate you taking a look and I'm glad you like it. Thanks brother!

@ivanmartinez1183 3 года назад

Great Video lots of valuable info

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Thanks Ivan! I appreciate you taking a second to check it out and reaching out with the positivity.

@johniekendrikc5376 2 года назад

Love the energy brother! Also this helped me figure out how I will be wrapping up my outdoor gym. Instantly suscribed.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thanks Johnie I appreciate the comment yo! I'm really hoping that I'm dishing out some good positive energy in these videos so that's some cool feedback. I just posted another video with the cage outdoors during a blizzard here in the Chi. You might like it. Thanks for subscribing too!

@garyhost5655 Год назад

Thanks for this video. I just invested in a squat rack and like you, I'm not trying to wait until spring to continue using it!!!! Also didn't want to spend a fortune on a rack! Well done, my friend, and thank you for this video.

@UsawaFitness Год назад

You're welcome and congrats on the new rack!

@littleelvisiscombatready9310 2 года назад

This is awesome! Doing this in Chicago, Ill be doing this in Milwaukee.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Make sure you get a bigger tarp then you think you need Elvis. I promise you'll be happy you did. It makes it easier to put on and take off when the wind is blowing or you need to put it on quick because it's starts raining or snowing.

@halfsquatched6046 9 месяцев назад

Exactly what i was looking for! Same rack im buying too.

@UsawaFitness 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching! I've got a bunch of other videos surrounding this cage. Check some out if you get a chance. 😁

@DISABLED12-7 13 дней назад

I love the energy in this video. So cool! I'm about to build a backyard gym and I love the tarp idea.

@UsawaFitness 13 дней назад

Thank you! I've moved inside my garage but I loved that backyard gym!

@no_to_handles 3 месяца назад

I recently bought a $80AUD pull up squat rack, and planning to put it outdoors, near my patio I had some concern about my squat rack braving the elements, so started to have 2nd thoughts But after seeing your video I decided to put it outside and protect it 😊 I'm glad I came to your channel, much thanks! 👍

@UsawaFitness 3 месяца назад

Congrats! Mine is still out there but I don't use it so much now that I have the garage. Spray it with rust proofing and then cover it all the time and you'll be great!

@richpiana6598 3 года назад

Great video🔥 watching from oak park Chicago

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Oh snap! We're neighbors Carlos! Thanks for watching man! I recorded that on Tuesday so you know how it was outside that day. 🤣

@ihavetowait90daystochangem74 3 года назад

You a real one ☝️👌

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Ha! I'm trying to keep it real :-) Thank you!!!

@zesqcpa3 2 года назад

Former Chicago gurl...Need to protect my Los Angeles equip. Thanks for sharing.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

I see you Chi-Town! Thanks for watching and saying hello! I'm glad I keep help.

@josevicar6173 2 года назад

"My father's father's chain..." THANK YOU! I have an outdoor squat rack as well, and paid over $70 from a hardware store for a tarp that didn't last a year before it started getting holes. You paid $30 for a friggin car cover...man if I had watched your video before I would have saved at least $40 and a lot of hassle. Thanks!!! *** Oh hey I found another option to think about - not kidding - used billboard tarps. They're HYOOGE but can be priced cheap. They look like a pain though...I may need to try it myself and report back.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thanks Jose! Sorry about your other tarp. This one has a few snags in it too now but they are really small. I'll check out the one you sent too!

@REALAIEMPIRE 2 года назад

Big respect

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thanks man!

@tonyp992 2 года назад

Nice set up

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thank you!

@nicholasreich137 2 года назад

This dude is legit.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

I appreciate the love Nicholas. Thank you. 👍🏾

@meatman2024 Год назад

That is a nice machine

@UsawaFitness Год назад

It is! I love that thing. 🤣

@codedojo689 2 года назад

I live in Brazil. The problem here is rain instead of snow, besides the insane sunlight and heat. I'll follow your advice with the tarp. I will save some money so I can buy a canopy. I like the idea of having my rack outdoors instead of right now where I have it on my third floor.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

If you can get it outside you're going to love training outside! No one who's been out there wants to go back inside until it gets cold out.

@harrisonb9911 3 месяца назад

How did it work out?

@Jositoooo 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! Was thinking about doing something similar on my apartment balcony, now I know I’ve got to. No excuses!

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thanks for checking it out Joey! I've heard of people working out on the balcony. The cage is under 200lbs with the Lat Pulldown attached so it's light the other thing you'll probably have to factor in is how much weight you're gonna have up there.

@Jositoooo 2 года назад

@@UsawaFitness Yes sir! I looked at the code and specs for the building to make sure it's within capacity, and I plan on putting a platform together to distribute the weight even more just to be on the safe side. Luckily the building has heavy duty construction, it's not one of the smaller sketchy "terrace" type balconies. But yes, people should def do their homework before attempting something like this!

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

@@Jositoooo I've seen some incredibly creative setups! I'm gonna to do some videos fun time to time showing our home gyms so please send me some photos or videos once you've got your set-up put together!

@ArtGuitarLTX 3 года назад

Awesome video! Got me pumped to step out in the 37 degree weather tomorrow! Where did you get that landline attachment that you use for the rows and pressing?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

37 degrees! Sounds like summer! 😊 It's been in the single digits the last few weeks in Chicago so I can't even train outside. SMH. That's the Fitness Reality Landmine attachment that I'm using. I listed in the description of this video. It will fit other cages if you're using something other than the Super Max Power cage. Thanks for watching!

@monkeyforever082 3 года назад

Thank you!!!

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful and thank you for watching it :-)

@Jositoooo 2 года назад

💪

@hand4letters851 7 месяцев назад

They need to put you on the box 😂

@UsawaFitness 7 месяцев назад

Lol. That's what everyone says but those cats don't want anything to do with me. That's aight though. I'm still reppen em! 🤣

@solslastcannula5665 7 месяцев назад

I made a list of questions for this video, I hope that is okay sir 1. Where did you get the hoodie and gloves from? I assume the gloves are waterproof? 2. Does any of the equipment like the barbell, get rusty? 3. The fences are amazing, did you build them or have them installed? Or did they come with the house? Lovely tall fences. Here in England, fences are like 5ft! Thank you my friend!

@UsawaFitness 7 месяцев назад

The hoodie is an Under Armor Thermal hoodie that I got from the Under Armor store. The gloves were football receiving gloves but they weren't great so I went from those to regular winter gloves that year because everything else was never enough. I did a fantastic job of keeping that cage covered so it held up really well until I started neglecting it after building the garage gym. Now I'm seeing signs of rust. I need a new cover as that one has holes now subjecting my cage and gear underneath to the elements. The fence is my neighbors :-) Thanks for being here!

@HoneyBear3232 3 года назад

Hey Vern, I've really been enjoying all the videos you've been making. What attachment do you use to do cable chest flyes?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Thanks Kian I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying some of these! Thanks for watching! So I do them single arm and I attach a rope to the upper chain. I have a shoot coming up later this morning but if I get done early enough I'll do a quick video illustrating what I mean.

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

And thank you for calling me by my name. That's a first and it's dope!👍🏾

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Hey Kian! I finally got that video I mentioned done. Please forgive me for saying you were a girl if you're not. I thought I remembered a comment by a Kim not Kian but I mentioned your comment in the video :-)

@HoneyBear3232 3 года назад

@@UsawaFitness Haha no worries Vern. I'll definitely check the video out!

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

@@HoneyBear3232 :-)

@tekkythai Месяц назад

damn! I need to harden up lol

@UsawaFitness Месяц назад

🤣 Man I didn't have any choice with the Virus shutting down the gym. 🤣

@Ataysian318 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! I'm basically going to have the same setup under my patio and was wondering if you sprayed any protective coating on the rack. How has the rack held up in the summer? Any issues with humidity?

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Yes been great Alex! I accidentally let it get rained on a couple of times but no rust. I did spray it with a water protectant but I can't remember the name of the specific one. I try to wipe it down whenever I workout and it's snowing. The biggest thing is the tarp. I know that size I have looks crazy but it makes it easy to cover quick when the skies open up on you.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thanks for watching too to man!

@Ataysian318 2 года назад

@@UsawaFitness yes I got the same tarp as you advised haha, thanks for the reply!

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

@@Ataysian318 And thank you for watching. Check back in once you get set up. I'd love to get a picture of your setup once you're up and running. I'm going to run a video here soon opening that up to everyone so I can show people here on the channel some of what other people are doing with there home gyms.

@randomreviews595 3 года назад

I almost bought this rack but I didn't because the papababe 1200lb capacity claims 400lb lat pulldown capability.. after watching your video.. with the weight plates on the back side.. that rack looks solid like it doesn't even move lol. Do u think that could handle 200+ weight on the lat?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Yes I've had it up around 175 but it's harder to pull then what you're used to at the gym because it rides on a metal rail opposed to the cable that you're used too. I can pull 200 at the gym but I can't here but it's all equal to my muscles. But 200lbs? Yeah absolutely! And Thanks for watching! Hey you still rockin that Pixel2 XL? I'm a google fanatic but they are really making me mad lately with the Pixel line. If you wanna read something entertaining send me an email at my usawa fitness website and I'll send you the doc I mailed to Mountainview. It's classic.

@Pmvlogzs 3 года назад

Hey, where did you get the orange straps from to do the chest files?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Man that's a TRX alternative that I have by a company called Purmotion and the product is called the Putmotion Airfit Trainer. Thanks for watching my video man. I appreciate you.

@bunthansephierothkong5478 3 года назад

Power racks unite

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Gotta love it! Do you have one Bunthan?

@bunthansephierothkong5478 3 года назад

@@UsawaFitness yes sir

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

For real! How long have you had it? Do you love it? Got any suggestions or want me to create any kind of videos you're curious about? I'm trying to keep growing this community out so I really want to keep personalizing it. Thanks for watching my stuff too!

@JamesArthurKayak Год назад

Wonder if you could spray it with bed liner

@UsawaFitness Год назад

There are a few sprays and I think my boy is about to get one so I'm gonna need to do a video on that process in a couple of weeks.

@raman_the_sharma 2 года назад

Hey man. Awesome video! Question what size of tarp do u use ? Also im building an outdoor home gym, any tips? Much appreciate it🙏🏾

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Hey Raman, it's a 20x30'. I know that seems like overkill but I had smaller ones and they didn't work as well. The reason being is the wind got one. If it's blowing hard there is no weight to hold the part of the tarp I'm not holding down so it would just fly up in the air making it hard to get the tarp on. It's also easier to pull out across those right angled corners. When you get your cage just keep it dry, wipe it down and spray it with water protectant when you first get it. Mine is holding up like a champ and I love being able to train outside. I just it in the winter but not nearly as much as I do in the other seasons.

@raman_the_sharma 2 года назад

Thank my man! U r a beast for training outside in that weather. Keep up the good work ! Looking forward to watch more videos of urs. ✌🏾🤝🏾

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Thanks man. I don't do that all the time but once a week or so when it's warm enough. 😁

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

I've got a indoor setup too! 🤣

@raman_the_sharma 2 года назад

Two setups wow! Now im jealous 😅😅 Keep killing it brother 🙏 💪

@ronjeremy1232 2 года назад

Hi What would you do if your deck didn't cover the top of the rack. Would u still workout in rain or would u buy something to cover the top of it with? Thanks 💖 🖖

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

I typically don't train under if it's raining hard and I always cover it when I'm not using it and there is a chance of rain or snow because rain still comes through the deck.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

And I always wipe it down the best I can after putting the tarp back on.

@asburt6261 2 года назад

I’m planning on setting up a powerrack in my backyard under a big tree. Do you think that is a good idea? I would assume the tree provides the rack with shade and protection from damaging environmental factors.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

I do Asburt! I love having my gym outside and my deck provides a little bit of coverage for the cage. I'd just make sure to keep it covered when it's raining, snowing or those leaves start falling off. The only other thing I'd consider is the base. Maybe some thicker ones since the rain will be coming down that trunk and maybe saturating the earth the cage is sitting on. Maybe not I'm just trying to think about it Asburt.

@asburt6261 2 года назад

@@UsawaFitness Sounds great, I’ll implement this advice. Subbed to your channel!

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

@@asburt6261 Thanks man I appreciate you subscribing.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Hey man one last thing. I spelled your name correct but I think the auto correct got me! I was looking at the comment and just caught it. I had to correct that. 🤣

@asburt6261 2 года назад

@@UsawaFitness 😂 no problem brother

@Coachtw18 3 года назад

Hey where did you get the Olympic adapter sleeves on your lat pulley?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Hey Tim, that are Body-Solid 8" Adapter Sleeves I got them locally but you can get them on Amazon. I thought I had them listed in my description.

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

But it looks like I don't. I'm pretty sure I have them in the Fitness Reality 810xlt review video.

@Coachtw18 3 года назад

Hey thanks I just broke down and got the lat attachment and was seeing that people were purchasing the adapters. Why would they even make it for 1 inch anyway?🤔 Thanks bro.

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

@@Coachtw18 RIGHT! On everything that was the goofiest thing that could have done. I'm never going to understand that but the lat pulldown is bomb though. It's just devastating when people open to that box put it together and then realize they need those before they can get down they way they want to. Thanks for checking out the video man.

@jordanweed9186 3 года назад

Where did u buy the shoulder attachment

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

Hey Jordan, are you referring to the think I'm using to do the upright rows? If so that's the Fitness Reality Lat Pulldown attachment. It's listed in the description of the video. Let me know if that's what you meant. Thanks for watching the video too. I appreciate it.

@richardtorres9814 Год назад

what's on the bottom of your cage looks like some type of rubber mat ? trying to do the same thing for my back yard

@UsawaFitness Год назад

It's a few pieces of that foam puzzle mat.

@richardtorres9814 Год назад

@@UsawaFitness you the man !

@UsawaFitness Год назад

@@richardtorres9814 😁 Thanks man!

@waleekhan98 3 года назад

How long have you had it outside for? Im wondering if rust will occur overtime despite being wrapped up and covered.

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

I've had it out there since October. Time will tell but so far so good. And I wrap it every single night.

@gijonny78 2 года назад

I've got the same setup in southern Ontario, minimal surface rust on the metal parts, but the bolts will need to be replaced with galvanized ones as they're rusted pretty heavily.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Really how long have you had yours? Do you usually keep it covered? Mine has been caught in the elements a couple of times so I'm definitely taking a wait and see approach.

@gijonny78 2 года назад

@@UsawaFitnessI've had for just under two years now, I use the same grizzly blue tarp also with bungee cords. I'm going to try painting t with tremclad and see if I can get away with not tarping it. I thought I was the only crazy person training outside in the winter lol I'll send you a pic on your instagram.

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

@@gijonny78 Send it! 🤣 I really just love being able to do at much at home and honestly once I start working out it ain't that bad but I've had neighbors shaking their heads and looking at me like I was crazy. 🤪

@josephshatrowsky 2 года назад

How has it held up?

@UsawaFitness 2 года назад

Honestly it's really held up really well! It got caught in the rain a couple of times this summer and I still haven't seen any rust.

@uncoolb0b 3 года назад

Is the lat attachment olympic size for weights?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

No it has one inch plate holder so you need to purchase two 8 inch long olympic adapter sleeves.

@uncoolb0b 3 года назад

@@UsawaFitness thanks bro. I receive my rack in on Monday. So ill have to find me some adapters.

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

@@uncoolb0b Google Body-Solid Olympic Plate Adapters. They are the cheapest ones and you don't need to waste a bunch of money on those. Let me know what you think about it once you start using it man.

@MyDreeee 3 года назад

What size tarp do you recommend? 10x12, 12x12?

@UsawaFitness 3 года назад

I use a ridiculously large one 20 x 30 Feet. I know it sounds crazy but when you try to pull the tarp on and it's smaller it's difficult and if it suddenly starts raining and the cage gets wet I like to go under the tarp and wipe it down. I had smaller ones on it originally and it was a straight up headache! I truly think you'll thank me if you get a larger one and just clamp down the extra with some of those spring clamps I showed you in the video.