Equipment

[Woob]

Just gonna ask you guys your opinion on this piece of equipment. I was considering buying it to help-with my training at home so that i could train at home rather than go to the gym. I looks like it has everything you need (other than the weights). It has a squat rack, bench rack, preacher pad, lat pull down and some weird fly things. What's you ropinion on it?

http://www.lxdirect.com/rf/navigati...ty=1&thisprod=234322029&SNtt=kp234&SNu=pca_id

 

[Funkster]

Looking at it I'd doubt it could handle much in the way of real weight, it probably has a pretty low weight limit. Also, what the hell do you want the preacher pad, lat pulldown and flye handles for?

There's definitely better out there.

Try Gymratz and Fitness Superstore.

 

[CoachB40]

power rack and adjustable bench, that is all you need to start. If you can not afford that yet I would wait until I could. Don't settle for cheap equipment.

 

[SmashiusClay]

You really need a power rack if you're going to train at home, a squat rack, and not a very sturdy looikng squat rack at that, just won't cut it.

 

[Woob]

So whats a power rack then? sorry for my ignorance

 

[PatrikX]

google it dude

 

[Duncon76]

Don't settle for cheap equipment.

Correct. Cheap plates, yes, but everything else should be good.

 

[PikeKing]

yeah that set up doesnt looks to stable, i echo the power rack, last thing you want is your 'spotter' collapsing because you tried to save a few quid

 

[HULKAMANIA]

I'm pretty sure that power racks are fucking expensive with a capital F-U-C-K-I-N-G.

If you've got a couple of friends to lift with, you don't need a power rack. A squat rack will do, even a sub-par one.

EDIT: What do you know. They aren't quite as expensive as I remember. However, they will cost you roughly twice as much as a workable bench/squat rack combo.

 

[rEmY]

I'm pretty sure that power racks are fucking expensive with a capital F-U-C-K-I-N-G.

If you've got a couple of friends to lift with, you don't need a power rack. A squat rack will do, even a sub-par one.

EDIT: What do you know. They aren't quite as expensive as I remember. However, they will cost you roughly twice as much as a workable bench/squat rack combo.

a power rack is money well spent.

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92563.html

free shipping.

 

[dboy420]

it looks like a cheap bench if you are 10-13 it will be ok otherwise invest in quality equipment

 

[CoachB40]

Exactly! well that and the barbell, weights, and grip stuff.

lol I knew someone would realize that I left something out.

 

[gruesome]

New york barbells is great for equipment IF, you live in the US. If not, bend over for shipping/duties(especially in the UK, where Woob is).

Ordeing equipment should be saved as a last resort, check for gyms that have gone bust, or even local athletic/fitness stores, you never know what you'll find.

 

[nudge119]

(5 minutes later) ooooo shit im gonna be ur best friend motherfucker! i just saved you $80+

Shipping isn't free on that on though, so it probably ends up about the same price as the same rack from NY barbell at $349.

I would actually recommend the $399 rack from NY barbell over the $349 - it's the same design just a little more spacing.....


http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92552.html