I was figuring out what squat rack options there are, and came across volumes of discussions (mostly on bodybuilding.com) about power racks. It looks like a giant cage. My best guess is it is multi-level rack, but I am very confused about exactly what it does or if I need one. I want to squat and press without a spotter. So I'm guessing I don't need a power rack, but was wondering if anyone could tell me?
Squat Rack or Power Rack?
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jolene_hajj
Cathlete
Catherine, where did you get yours? Love it.
fit_fairy
Cathlete
I bought it from Amazon.com over a little over a year ago. It takes up a lot of space, but it's worth it.
fit44
Cathlete
I own a power rack/cage. Mine is made by Hoist and it has plate loaded attachments for lat pull down, rows, ankle attachments for leg/abductor swings.
I also use if for assisted pull ups. Mine has the spotter cross bars too.
It was a hefty investment and requires a lot of space. It's worth it! I love it
I also use if for assisted pull ups. Mine has the spotter cross bars too.
It was a hefty investment and requires a lot of space. It's worth it! I love it
fitfairy and fit44 - how much did you pay (if you don't mind sharing that info)? fit44 - where did you get yours? I'm guessing there's some serious assembly required for these things. And a big shipping charge.
So you can use a standard power rack for squats, presses (with a bench) and chinups/pullups? And can buy accessories to do additional exercises (like fit44's)?
So you can use a standard power rack for squats, presses (with a bench) and chinups/pullups? And can buy accessories to do additional exercises (like fit44's)?
fit44
Cathlete
My set-up with the plate stacks, bench, and all the attachments was $3500.
That included delivery and set-up. There is no way we could have assembled that beast!!
We found a local Hoist dealer that offered discounts for cash purchases. If we ever wanted to trade up, the store would buy our equipment back.
That included delivery and set-up. There is no way we could have assembled that beast!!
We found a local Hoist dealer that offered discounts for cash purchases. If we ever wanted to trade up, the store would buy our equipment back.
hotdogsaregross
Cathlete
Here's my squat rack, it also has safety bars they're just not being used in the pic. Plus it makes a good climbing tree for my hubbys little baby
That is soooooooooo funny and cute!!! I didn't know what you were talking about at first and then I noticed 'little baby" sneeking along the top!
morningstar
Cathlete
I am insanely jealous about this one.
krassymira
Cathlete
Ohhh, I see your fury personal trainer is closely monitoring your progressHere's my squat rack, it also has safety bars they're just not being used in the pic. Plus it makes a good climbing tree for my hubbys little baby