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Is this power rack safe, for the price?

HollieWould1
HollieWould1 Posts: 68 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
It has a 750 weight capacity which I certainly will never outgrow. It's free shipping and it's very cheap. I would like opinions because the price has me a bit concerned, but the reviews are excellent. I will be using this for the New Rules of Lifting for women. http://www.amazon.com/Titan-Power-Short-Deadlift-crossfit/dp/B00NAHQP90/ref=lh_ni_t_dup?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1UMJD02VNELDF

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  • jjsilcox96
    jjsilcox96 Posts: 63 Member
    It's safe the price isn't that bad
  • HollieWould1
    HollieWould1 Posts: 68 Member
    edited June 2015
    Seems a bit cheap. I have learned when things are cheap, they are crappy as well. But it has some rave reviews. I found it for even cheaper then on Amazon actually.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    It's fine.
  • HollieWould1
    HollieWould1 Posts: 68 Member
    I bought it. Thank you. :)
  • loulamb7
    loulamb7 Posts: 801 Member
    IMO Titan and TDS (from New York Barbell) racks are good beginners racks. Both have good reviews on Amazon and bodybuilding.com. Steel gauge and manufacturing quality are economy quality, but that's why they cost less. I've had a TDS rack for about 6 months and am happy with it. The TDS I believe is rated at 1000 lbs. Also be aware that the rack you linked is less then 6' high. If that's what need then fine, but if you can I would go with something taller, at least 82". CL is a good source for used racks. Happy lifting!
  • HollieWould1
    HollieWould1 Posts: 68 Member
    loulamb7 wrote: »
    IMO Titan and TDS (from New York Barbell) racks are good beginners racks. Both have good reviews on Amazon and bodybuilding.com. Steel gauge and manufacturing quality are economy quality, but that's why they cost less. I've had a TDS rack for about 6 months and am happy with it. The TDS I believe is rated at 1000 lbs. Also be aware that the rack you linked is less then 6' high. If that's what need then fine, but if you can I would go with something taller, at least 82". CL is a good source for used racks. Happy lifting!

    Unfortunately because of my ceiling height the smaller rack is better for my environment. When you say beginners rack, do you mean I would be using more than the 700lbs of weight? Because that won't happen LOLOL. Can you explain what you mean by beginner rack? Thanks.

  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    My rack was cheaper (TDS) and has held up for about 10+ years.
  • loulamb7
    loulamb7 Posts: 801 Member
    HollieWould1 wrote: »
    Can you explain what you mean by beginner rack? Thanks.

    Only meant that it's low end and would limit someone that might eventually outgrow the rack. I believe the capacities quoted are static loads, not failing loads. But as you said this isn't an issue for you. I don't plan on ever lifting more than 300 lbs, so the TDS rack should serve me well for years. Up to now all my fails have been controlled, where I couldn't get the weight back up to the hooks and had to lower the weights on to the safeties. Enjoy your new rack.
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