Squat Stands - does this look safe?

[suebee]

I've been looking at squat racks etc and they look like they take up quite a bit of room and they are expensive. I found these that I could just move to a corner of the room. They would work for my bench press and a squat rack and are affordable. I will never be able to lift as heavy as most people and my husband says I could get them if they are safe. Does anyone have these or do they look like a waste of money. I need something that I can afford and will not take up a lot of room.

http://www.amazon.com/TDS-C-93015-W-Safety-Stands/dp/B000TF66NG/ref=pd_sbs_sg_img_4

 

[christosz]

Hmmmm.... the place where you would rest your barbell seems too wide to keep it from rolling forwards or backwards. Usually they have a "V" shaped niche to safely hold the barbell.

Also, 35" at their highest point... isn't it too short? I was looking at about 60" to 65" maximum height.

I'm sure you will find a pair of squat stands at about $100 which would be safer and designed for squats and general heavy barbell use.

Look for something similar to this (only cheaper):

http://www.amazon.com/Standing-Squat-Carriers-Building-Fitness/dp/B0010LG944/ref=pd_sbs_sg_title_3


Chris.

 

[kathryn]

Chris is right: these are for doing bench presses, not squats.

You can find a two-piece squat rack set like the one she linked to (but cheaper) at www.power-systems.com (though the shipping cost might be high).

 

[regina]

I looked at the stands on your link. They do not seem to be high enough. Take a look at these from New York barbell. They adjust from 36 in to 66 in

http://newyorkbarbells.tv/93132.html

Regina

 

[christosz]

I'd go with two free standing stands instead of the attached one. They'd be less expensive, versatile to put aside and easy to put them by your flat/incline bench to work chest or shoulders. And they can also accommodate any barbell length.

I've found several heavy-duty pairs here in Athens at around 100 Euros ($155) so I bet you'll be able to find cheaper in the States.



Chris.

 

[suebee]

Thanks, I'm just looking for something small that won't take up a lot of room and a good price. Another great idea I heard of was to use a weighted vest (which I have one) that goes up to 10 lbs so this could help.


Susan

 

[kelley111]

Do you have an Academy in your area? I plan on buying a squat rack from there. It may take up more space than you wanted, but it also comes with an incline bench that has the piece connected for doing leg work. I was surprised that it was only $78.

 

[Jazcam]

Have you seen these Valor BD-3 Squat Stands? They are 2 free standing racks. I brought this over from the OD forum.

http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=4&topic_id=486513&mesg_id=486513&page=

 

[kathryn]

>Have you seen these Valor BD-3 Squat Stands? They are 2 free
>standing racks. I brought this over from the OD forum.
>
These are the ones the OP mentioned. ;-)

 

[RunDiggity]

Check your classified ads and used or second hand stores - fitness equipment goes to waste in most homes......

 

[suebee]

The Valor really looks good and the price looks good. They look like they would be easy to slide into to corner out of the way when not used and I wouldn't have to worry if my barbell would fit since it is a unconventional size.

Thanks
Susan