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I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)
The setup that I made has you measure a number of distances... One for the top rest - which is for squats - and the other for the bench rest. If I were to make it again, I'd add a modification which puts a third, lower rest - a spot to drop the bar if I'm failing on a rep for bench. As such, when I work out alone - I only push to almost failure.
I also have a heavy bag for boxing, a treadmill, and some other weights for curls and such.
It's enough to keep me going - and the weights - I got like 300 lbs of weight for $50 off kijiji
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I just purchased a set of Valor Fitness BD-8 squat stands and an adjustable bench. Saves a ton of space compared to a rack and is functional for the bench press as well. I purchased them both on amazon for about $300.0
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »
I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)
Lucky for me my boyfriend is a framer... As in he builds houses. So If I ask nicely he could probably build me something really easily! That may be what I'll (he'll) do! Lol I am NOT handy0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)
Lucky for me my boyfriend is a framer... As in he builds houses. So If I ask nicely he could probably build me something really easily! That may be what I'll (he'll) do! Lol I am NOT handy
I'm like 98% positive there is someone on the forum who has a wood rack, not the set up that Mirey has. I wanna say its @hollydubs85 but I think that's wrong, since I tagged her, maybe she'll come clarify haha
You could get your BF to build you a bench too and the you can get some batting and fabric to cover the wood so it looks more like a traditional bench.
Unless you want an adjustable one like I have, I'd buy that lol0 -
coworker of mine has a wood rack.
I personally wouldn't trust it for heavy loads, but he's doing quite fine with it, and uses 1" steel bars for the safety bars.
He won't be dying any time soon.0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »lishie_rebooted wrote: »
I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)
Lucky for me my boyfriend is a framer... As in he builds houses. So If I ask nicely he could probably build me something really easily! That may be what I'll (he'll) do! Lol I am NOT handy
I'm like 98% positive there is someone on the forum who has a wood rack, not the set up that Mirey has. I wanna say its @hollydubs85 but I think that's wrong, since I tagged her, maybe she'll come clarify haha
You could get your BF to build you a bench too and the you can get some batting and fabric to cover the wood so it looks more like a traditional bench.
Unless you want an adjustable one like I have, I'd buy that lol
Not me, unfortunately. My husband and I aren't that handy, haha! I know someone on here has a wood rack too, but I can't remember who it is.
As an aside, I'd suggest getting an adjustable bench. That way you can use it for incline benchpress and other good exercises.
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hollydubs85 wrote: »lishie_rebooted wrote: »lishie_rebooted wrote: »
I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)
Lucky for me my boyfriend is a framer... As in he builds houses. So If I ask nicely he could probably build me something really easily! That may be what I'll (he'll) do! Lol I am NOT handy
I'm like 98% positive there is someone on the forum who has a wood rack, not the set up that Mirey has. I wanna say its @hollydubs85 but I think that's wrong, since I tagged her, maybe she'll come clarify haha
You could get your BF to build you a bench too and the you can get some batting and fabric to cover the wood so it looks more like a traditional bench.
Unless you want an adjustable one like I have, I'd buy that lol
Not me, unfortunately. My husband and I aren't that handy, haha! I know someone on here has a wood rack too, but I can't remember who it is.
As an aside, I'd suggest getting an adjustable bench. That way you can use it for incline benchpress and other good exercises.
Ah darn!
It's someone else who regularly posts about lifting then... it's gonna bug me!
Thanks for responding Holly haha
I love have the incline bench. I use it for incline hammer curls currently. But when running isn't my focus (so December 2015) I'll use it for other stuff0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »@blktngldhrt can you tell me more about this bike trainer? I'm looking into one for my gym
I've used CycleOps trainers at my bike shop (both magnetic and fluid), and they are good. I have a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine fluid trainer at home. I LOVE it. Very quiet. I got it brand new with a riser for the front wheel off ebay 7-8 years ago (before ebay went to poop) for like $200 shipped - they retail for $380 now (were about $320 or so at the time), and the riser block retails for like $30, so I got a heck of a deal.
In general, magnetic and fluid are very similar, but fluid are much quieter (and from what I've read, tend to last longer).
KK also makes a "rock and roll" trainer, which mounts your bike like a standard trainer, but allows for more natural movement of the bike under you (like when you're on the road) - but it is a lot more expensive at $580
Rollers are another option - and some cyclists would say best - your bike is not actually connected to the rollers, which forces you to master balance and form. I've never used rollers - they scare me LOL!
DCRainmaker is the place to go for comparisons of all the different kinds of trainers: dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.html
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »@blktngldhrt can you tell me more about this bike trainer? I'm looking into one for my gym
I've used CycleOps trainers at my bike shop (both magnetic and fluid), and they are good. I have a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine fluid trainer at home. I LOVE it. Very quiet. I got it brand new with a riser for the front wheel off ebay 7-8 years ago (before ebay went to poop) for like $200 shipped - they retail for $380 now (were about $320 or so at the time), and the riser block retails for like $30, so I got a heck of a deal.
In general, magnetic and fluid are very similar, but fluid are much quieter (and from what I've read, tend to last longer).
KK also makes a "rock and roll" trainer, which mounts your bike like a standard trainer, but allows for more natural movement of the bike under you (like when you're on the road) - but it is a lot more expensive at $580
Rollers are another option - and some cyclists would say best - your bike is not actually connected to the rollers, which forces you to master balance and form. I've never used rollers - they scare me LOL!
DCRainmaker is the place to go for comparisons of all the different kinds of trainers: dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.html
Whoa thanks @gobanas99
I've bugged my Fl since a few have them.
And I found a CycleOps Mag on CL for 90$.
I have a hybrid road/mountain bike which is useless for trails since it has no shocks so really I have a heavy road bike with mountain bike tires. I plan to replace it with a real road bike IF i get the trainer and use it regularly and ride my bike to work enough to justify the cost lol
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I got this body solid setup minus the lat pull down. http://www.fitnessfactoryoutlet.com/store/Body-Solid-Pro-Power-Rack.html
I got a very good deal with the rack, oly. bar w/ rubber oly. weights (500lbs), bench (incline/decline/flat), 6' 15 lbs Aluminum training bar, dip bar and free shipping.
I recommend that you put a list together of what you want. Make sure you take measurements of where you're installing. Height can be an issue. After you make your list and know your measurements, start looking at companies that will give you a package deal. I contacted people directly through email addresses I found on the bodybuilding.com forum. I also mentioned that I was directed to them from bb.com. This got me an extra percentage off. Due to height restrictions and desired functionality, we dealt with powertec, body solid, and body craft. Body solid gave the best deal (fitnessfactoryoutlet.com is body solid's sales site). I find these three are all pretty equivalent when dealing with their top home equipment.
Make sure you haggle. But, and this is important, almost all the companies will be at end of stock right now and will not have racks until April or May. It happens every year about this time. This means your in a weak position for haggling.0 -
Roadie2000 wrote: »
That top one was awesome! Thanks
A squat rack is probably not at the top of our to-do list but I'll definitely keep that one in mind!0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
It's not really that big of a room. It's just under 12'x20'.0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
It's not really that big of a room. It's just under 12'x20'.
Mine's like 10'x14' I think, max. lol
I have no room for cardio =[0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Cardio is for chumps, just go outside and run/bike if you really need to. 10x14 will fit a power rack and weights and benches and such no problem.0 -
Good looking home gyms. I had a buddy that worked at a local manufacturer and he built me some heavy duty equipment back in the early '90's. A power rack with integral lat machine, 3 in 1 bench (flat, incline, military), decline bench, preacher bench, and a roman chair. I've had shoulder issues since I was a teenager, and decided in the mid-2000's that I wanted to move from free weights to a machine. After much research, I decided on the Powertec Leverage Gym. It's been fantastic over the past 10 or so years, and over the past year, I've stepped up my fitness by losing some weight and restructuring my workout routine. My wife and I both have been making great gains on this equipment and I am upset with myself that I got rid of my power rack & bench. I haven't found anything as heavy duty, but it was way overbuilt. For now I'm splitting workouts between the powertec and dumbells. If that takes, I may be buying a new power rack. My current equipment is the Powertec, 310# Oly set, roman chair (hypers & dips), dumbbells (8-50#), Johnny G Spinner, treadmill, and enough room for my circuit workout (burpees, mt climbers, jump rope, etc).
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Cardio is for chumps, just go outside and run/bike if you really need to. 10x14 will fit a power rack and weights and benches and such no problem.
It fits fine in there.
But I live in Maine and I've got my limits on the cold haha
I want cardio inside for back up. One day.0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »
I'm also pretty tall so that would not work. From looking at the pictures it doesn't look like you can raise the rack up very high at all. It might work for a shorter person but would be really awkward for meI've seen plenty of bench press benches and racks on Craigslist and the person selling says it doubles as a squat rack. How is that? I guess you could raise the rack to the right height to where you can get under it but there's nothing there as far as a "safety net" to catch the bar should I not be able to get back up or something. Isn't that an important component of a squat rack? Or is it not that important? I've never actually needed those safety bars before but used them when I worked out at a gym.
I can use mine as a squat rack for warmup level weights, but I would never be able to do a full working set using it.
Most of the racks that say they double as a squat rack have a curved lower bracket where the bench rests on when its down flat. These benches usually incline, so when you squat you just flip the bench all the way forward, out of the way, and the curved bar lets you get in under the bar without having to bend awkwardly. Still, its not the same as a real squat rack, and you don't have any safeties, and with mine at least, I'm still having to take the bar off the rack much lower than I prefer, and at a slightly odd angle, so I basically have to "goodmorning" the bar out of the rack, then step back and squat. Re-racking is a similar pain.
If someone tells you their bench doubles as a squat rack, they probably don't squat.
If you scroll up, Mirey posted what she uses. She's 6'1" and uses her set up for bench and squat.
I know there are other homemade options if you can't afford ones from Sports Authority and you're handy (which I kind of am but have no tools lol)
Lucky for me my boyfriend is a framer... As in he builds houses. So If I ask nicely he could probably build me something really easily! That may be what I'll (he'll) do! Lol I am NOT handy
Go to
http://youtu.be/6dy5eyMDt3c<< my hubby just finished building me one and it cost about 100-120$ solid as metal! Saved us almost 500$ 0 -
My home/fare gym was the best investment I've made for my health.
Power rack Dick's Sporting goods $400
700 lbs of plates Academy Sports & CL ~$400
http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/ag437/XavierNusum/Mobile Uploads/20150331_213250_zpslhrh7jsw.jpg0 -
I won't post pics, because my gym is also the shop/utility room, which is currently torn apart for a plumbing issue.
But I have a Fitness Gear Pro Olympic Bench that I also use for squats, but I am not using more than 170 right now. Not sure how it would work for heavier weights. I also have a Men's Health magnetic rowing machine, lat pull setup, yoga sling, swiss ball, TerraCore, resistance bands that I don't really use anymore, reflex bag, and heavy bag. I use a barbell and adjustable dumbbells and buy plates as I gain strength. I have rubber floor tiles over concrete.
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