Power rack that supports 6ft bar

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blopmiyers
blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
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Does anyone have a link to a power rack that supports a 6ft Olympic bar? Thanks!

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  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,989 Member
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    All of the power racks that I know of are designed for the standard 7 ft (45 lb or 20kg) Oly/power barbell.

    Don't think there are any that are designed for anything less than that. If that's what you want or need, you may have to resort to individual squat racks/towers instead. Not as safe as a power rack but that may be your only alternative.
  • shor0814
    shor0814 Posts: 559 Member
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    If you know anyone who is somewhat handy you might try to modify a half rack. Cut a section out of the bottom support and put a metal insert in with a few bolts to hold in place. Done right it would be adjustable back to 7ft at a later date.
  • blopmiyers
    blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
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    Eh. I'll probably end up buying a 7ft Olympic bar so it won't be as much of a hassle.
  • DreesPerformanceTraining
    DreesPerformanceTraining Posts: 187 Member
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    Buy a cheap 7ft power bar. you can find a decent one for $150-200 new or much cheaper on Craigslist.

    Much safer.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »
    Buy a cheap 7ft power bar. you can find a decent one for $150-200 new or much cheaper on Craigslist.

    Much safer.

    Hell, Walmart has half-decent ones that are only $69: http://www.walmart.com/ip/CAP-Barbell-2-Inch-Olympic-Weight-Bar-7-Ft/16541563

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