I had posted on here awhile ago about getting a homemade squat rack.Well the deal with the guy fell through, but I remembered how great you guys were at giving input on the rack. I have another question. I stumbled across this rack online and it seems like a really good deal… I’m a college student and I’m going off to another school in 7 months. however, this rack is about the price i would pay to go to the gym (read spa) near me in that time anyways. I’m coming off a long stretch of injuries so this isn’t exactly going to see very heavy weight for quite some time anyways. Tell me what you guys think. Thanks
[quote]bulkNcut wrote:
I had posted on here awhile ago about getting a homemade squat rack.Well the deal with the guy fell through, but I remembered how great you guys were at giving input on the rack. I have another question. I stumbled across this rack online and it seems like a really good deal… I’m a college student and I’m going off to another school in 7 months. however, this rack is about the price i would pay to go to the gym (read spa) near me in that time anyways. I’m coming off a long stretch of injuries so this isn’t exactly going to see very heavy weight for quite some time anyways. Tell me what you guys think. Thanks
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Squat-Deadlift-Chrome-Safety/dp/B004UMM4QC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1393627590&sr=8-2&keywords=squat+rack[/quote]
Looks legit but I know you can find a better deal on Craigslist without 100$ shipping.
theres one on craigslist near me thats $300, and it looks really good. However, its an hour and a half away and the guy won’t respond to me. My area actually sucks for that kinda stuff, at least on craigslist.
this one too with free shipping.
Last one and I’ll stop
They look like workable racks for the money. The number one item is of course safety and 12 gauge tubing and 1" thick safety bars should provide that. I personally wanted a taller rack for pull-ups as 80" won’t cut it for me. Also, having 1" spacing on the holes through the bench area is fantastic but not absolutely necessary.
I ended up with the Rogue R-3 as it gave me the height, hole-spacing, safety and long-lasting quality that I was after for a reasonable price. However I completely understand that something like this is not always in the budget. Either of these racks look like they will suffice in the safety and price departments.
Cheers,
Needa
[quote]Captain Needa wrote:
They look like workable racks for the money. The number one item is of course safety and 12 gauge tubing and 1" thick safety bars should provide that. I personally wanted a taller rack for pull-ups as 80" won’t cut it for me. Also, having 1" spacing on the holes through the bench area is fantastic but not absolutely necessary.
I ended up with the Rogue R-3 as it gave me the height, hole-spacing, safety and long-lasting quality that I was after for a reasonable price. However I completely understand that something like this is not always in the budget. Either of these racks look like they will suffice in the safety and price departments.
Cheers,
Needa[/quote]
Thanks for the reply. I completely agree that these racks aren’t the quality of others. If I had my own house right now and wasn’t on such a tight budget I would get a rogue or elitefts rack. I’m a tall guy and I would prefer a higher pull up bar as well, but I need it to fit in the basement which is only 93" from ceiling to floor. Thanks again for your reply though
Which one of these racks do you guys think would be the best? They are all about the same price, pretty much the same features (unless I"m missing something).
I would personally skip the middle one (Elmira, NY) as it is only 72" high and does not appear to have a pull up bar in front.
Of the remaining, my nod would go to the last one (Atlas) due to its dimensions (which are personal to where you are putting it), and it appearing to have more add on features such as a dip station. I really like the dip station on my rack.
Cheers,
Needa
[quote]Captain Needa wrote:
I would personally skip the middle one (Elmira, NY) as it is only 72" high and does not appear to have a pull up bar in front.
Of the remaining, my nod would go to the last one (Atlas) due to its dimensions (which are personal to where you are putting it), and it appearing to have more add on features such as a dip station. I really like the dip station on my rack.
Cheers,
Needa[/quote]
thanks again, you’ve been very helpful. The only thing that sucks is that my ceiling isn’t high enough to do any overhead pressing… Also I only have dumbbells up to 50lbs. not a big deal, but I really enjoy doing farmers walks so I’ll need to find an alternative to dumbbells… or get some used ones
[quote]bulkNcut wrote:
[quote]Captain Needa wrote:
I would personally skip the middle one (Elmira, NY) as it is only 72" high and does not appear to have a pull up bar in front.
Of the remaining, my nod would go to the last one (Atlas) due to its dimensions (which are personal to where you are putting it), and it appearing to have more add on features such as a dip station. I really like the dip station on my rack.
Cheers,
Needa[/quote]
thanks again, you’ve been very helpful. The only thing that sucks is that my ceiling isn’t high enough to do any overhead pressing… Also I only have dumbbells up to 50lbs. not a big deal, but I really enjoy doing farmers walks so I’ll need to find an alternative to dumbbells… or get some used ones [/quote]
Try seated overhead pressing.
For farmers walks, you can just build your own implements. Materials cost like $60. 2" galvanized steel pipe cut to 5’ length, and then some pipe nipples and bolts for handles. Drill press is good, but I used a hand drill.
I’ve been using a TDS rack (like the third one you listed) for 7 years now with zero issues. Have taken it apart, moved with it and put it back together many many times as well. Even use it for chain suspended movements with no issue. Any of those racks you buy will get the job done.
Nice rack.
[quote]T3hPwnisher wrote:
[quote]bulkNcut wrote:
[quote]Captain Needa wrote:
I would personally skip the middle one (Elmira, NY) as it is only 72" high and does not appear to have a pull up bar in front.
Of the remaining, my nod would go to the last one (Atlas) due to its dimensions (which are personal to where you are putting it), and it appearing to have more add on features such as a dip station. I really like the dip station on my rack.
Cheers,
Needa[/quote]
thanks again, you’ve been very helpful. The only thing that sucks is that my ceiling isn’t high enough to do any overhead pressing… Also I only have dumbbells up to 50lbs. not a big deal, but I really enjoy doing farmers walks so I’ll need to find an alternative to dumbbells… or get some used ones [/quote]
Try seated overhead pressing.
For farmers walks, you can just build your own implements. Materials cost like $60. 2" galvanized steel pipe cut to 5’ length, and then some pipe nipples and bolts for handles. Drill press is good, but I used a hand drill.
I’ve been using a TDS rack (like the third one you listed) for 7 years now with zero issues. Have taken it apart, moved with it and put it back together many many times as well. Even use it for chain suspended movements with no issue. Any of those racks you buy will get the job done.
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Great idea on the farmers walk handles. Once it’s summer I may just do overhead presses outside. The farmers walks will most def have to be done outside haha. Im going back and forth on this so I really appreciate the input you guys have given. Sucks to eliminate standing presses but at the same time sucks to lift at the gym I have to train at instead. I do have access to a better gym tuesdays and Thursdays until summer though so i have time to figure stuff out…
Thanks for the marisa miller pic btw haha
I find it funny that they have one inch pins on 12 ga. square tube. The rack is rated for 800 lbs. but the pins are good for like 50,000.
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
I find it funny that they have one inch pins on 12 ga. square tube. The rack is rated for 800 lbs. but the pins are good for like 50,000.
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You’re the fabricator right? I remember you helped a lot when I had questions about the other rack. Thanks for that. So I’m assuming the 1 inch pins are a good thing?
I’ve bought two racks off Craigslist. One for $100 and one for $75. The one for one hundred is way nicer than that and the one for 75 was not as nice but just as functional.
I say hold out for a better deal on CL or, better yet, save your money. You’re going off to college in a few months, it’s not really a good time to buy a squat rack.
It would be funny though if you got to your dorm room before your roommate. You could take the doors of his closet and stick one end of his bed in the closet to make room for your rack in the corner. You could tell him you don’t mind if he uses your weights just as long as he doesn’t drop them or lift in the middle of the night.
If he says “no way, yer crazy”. Just say “You’re right, there’s still not enough room. Let’s get rid of that bed and just share this one.”
Came here for bewbz. Wasn’t disappointed.
[quote]bulkNcut wrote:
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
I find it funny that they have one inch pins on 12 ga. square tube. The rack is rated for 800 lbs. but the pins are good for like 50,000.
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You’re the fabricator right? I remember you helped a lot when I had questions about the other rack. Thanks for that. So I’m assuming the 1 inch pins are a good thing? [/quote]
I am, and yes, 1 inch pins are good. They shouldn’t ever fail, even under the most unusual circumstance.