Squat Rack/Pull Up Bar?

[MomInVT]

Any recommendations for a squat rack/pull up bar? I would like to do another round of STS, but the tubing pull-down subs for pull-ups and chin-ups really don't cut it for me.
I also would love to do the squat rack legs in Meso 3.
Any recommendations for brands of squat racks/pull-up bars? I saw a recent-ish thread that discussed the Valor Fitness BD-9 Power Squat Stand, but I don't see how it's used for pull-ups (where's the cross-bar?).
Also, I'd love to spend less if there's a decent one for less.
Thanks in advance,
Roz

 

[desertambrosia]

I have kinda, sorta a squat cage. I place my Olympic bar on the highest crossbar of the cage and do pull-ups and chin-ups on the Olympic bar. I bought it quite a few years ago at a gym equipment place. Most gym equipment stores would have some kind of squat rack or cage. Most likely very good sales going on this time of year. Hope this makes sense, and hope it helps.

 

[MomInVT]

Thanks for your reply, Karen. That's super helpful.
Do you think I could safely do pull ups on my bar with something smaller like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Squat-Rack-H-D-Adjustable-Racks/dp/B004GFK1YU/
I'm hoping to find something serviceable and non-tippy that doesn't cost $400...
Thanks again!

 

[desertambrosia]

I don't see why not. The stability looks good. That would be my concern, and of course, how well made and solid it is. It has great reviews. Good luck with your search.


Karen

 

[MomInVT]

I don't see why not. It looks stable. That would be my concern, and of course, how well made and solid it is. It has great reviews. Good luck with your search.


Karen

Thanks, Karen!