want to buy a power cage/rack & barbell

moment_to_arise
moment_to_arise Posts: 207 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello All,
I am currently really getting into weight lifting (Strong Lifts for now until I get my weight up and then I will be adding more) and I am currently suffering from lack of equipment at my ONLY gym in the area. It only has 1 barbell set up for bench presses and then 4 smith machines. I do as much as possible on the barbell when it is free, dumbbells if the barbell isn't free, and I unfortunately am stuck doing squats in the smith for now...

SOOOOO I think my tax return this year will be going towards buying myself a power cage/rack and a barbell set. However, I don't know where to begin looking/what brands to try and find and what is the best. I don't want to get ripped off pricewise, but I also don't want to get anything cheap or rickety that won't last.

Those of you out there workin' it at home, what do you use and where did you get it?

I also have Amazon Prime - Free 2-day shipping so I believe I could take advantage of that free shipping on these weights...thoughts on that would be appreciated as well.

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  • moment_to_arise
    moment_to_arise Posts: 207 Member
    bump
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    Amazon will have everything you need. Read the reviews to *kitten* the quality.

    If you're looking for used, watch craigslist/ebay
  • lorigem
    lorigem Posts: 446 Member
    Got my stuff on Craigslist. Found a squat rack/bench/lat pull down set up with barbell and 200# of plates for $200. We bought a curl bar to complete our ensemble. I saw a deal that included dumbbells as well for $250 but that one sold fast.
  • ErinRibbens
    ErinRibbens Posts: 370 Member
    This is the one I have on my wish list at Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.com/Powerline-PPR200X-PowerLine-Power-Rack/dp/B000VLRVSC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=38YJ8MWTM3TOR&coliid=IBJ379TJOT3HJ

    It looks similar to the one I use at my gym. I know I will never find a used one around here. I did find an oly bar & plates with a bench for $50 on Craigslist.
  • BonaFideUK
    BonaFideUK Posts: 313 Member
    I'd advise you to use craigslist or another ad site. People are always selling workout equipment for a fraction of the price of new equipment.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    Cage and barbells from Rogue.
    Bought reasonable quality plates used.

    Don't get a cheap barbell.
  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    I have a powertec power rack and love it

    We originally bought a bar at D*cks......it bent when I accidentally dropped it.....with only 65lbs on the bar!!

    We took it back and ordered a Rogue bar. Love this bar so far, but have only had it a week.

    We got plates and stuff on craigslist
  • moment_to_arise
    moment_to_arise Posts: 207 Member
    this may be a dumb question, but what particular part on craigslist did you find these items? in general?
  • indiawastaken
    indiawastaken Posts: 47 Member
    We ordered a squat rack and bench from rogue fitness. Went w/ this particular model b/c of the small footprint & the ability to add arms for safety purposes.

    http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-s-1-squat-stand.php

    On craigslist, fitness equipment is usually under the For Sale header in the "Sporting" section.

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