Squat rack recomendations (for home)

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IHateMyJob2004

IHateMyJob2004

Lifer
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I am lookinginto squat racks. Not toally sure what I want to get. Right now I am looking at this:
BD-7 Power Rack with Lat Pull
http://valorathleticsinc.com/store/BD-7-Power-Rack-with-Lat-Pull-p-16332.html

BD-7&

It's a bit pricey ($555) though but I like the fact that the max weight for the lat pull part is 250 pounds. Currently, I am capped at 120 pounds with my bench attachment.

I want a full cage since I have no spotter.

1) Is this brand good (good enough)?
2) Is there anything else I shoudl consider that costs less (I still want the lat pull)
3) Do these things hold value? Can I sell it 5 years from now for $400 if I have to.
 
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Lamont Burns

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I know nothing of the brand, just that historically you get what you pay for when it comes to this stuff.

As far as the Lat Pull being 250. I think I'd rather be doing weighted pull ups if I can lat pull down 250 pounds.

It'd be tight if they made a rack that allowed for pulls/chins and dips.

No idea on resale value, but I know deals are to be had on craigslist so I'm not sure about value holding up. Isn't this a lifetime investment? :)
 
IHateMyJob2004

IHateMyJob2004

Lifer
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At 35 you never know how long you'll be able to do this stuff. A few months ago I tore my calf muscle. My goal is to do this for a long time to come.

Thanks for the you get what you pay for comment. Kidna makes sense. You are paying for the steel to an extent. More steel means higher quality in theory which drives costs up also in lock step.

I could do pull ups I suppose. I just figure that it would be nice to have.

I'll have to keep an eye on craigslist.
 
surfsatwerk

surfsatwerk

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Only tip I know is to look for racks that are welded together. Bolts can come loose over time.
 
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MrEgo

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A buddy of mine bought that exact rack a few years ago, and I don't really like it. It just doesn't provide me enough room to comfortably squat or do other things like DL and cleans. Granted, I'm not hitting the rails with the bar bell or anything, but I just feel too claustrophobic in that rack. There's not much wiggle room.

That pulley at the bottom is also pretty annoying, but I guess you don't have to install it.
 
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brikis98

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I haven't bought a power rack, so I can't comment on brands or prices, but having used many power racks in many gyms, I can tell you some things to look for. If you're ordering online, you might have to rely on reviews (if you can find any) to determine these.

* Sturdy: racks should be heavy, wide, and stable. This is priority #1, by far.
* Fine grained adjusting: some racks have way too much space between the adjustable levels, so the bar is always too high or too low.
* Pull-up bar: incredibly useful for a variety of exercises and almost "free" to include in power rack. Check that the knurling isn't too smooth or sharp. If you have this, there is no reason whatsoever to get a pull-down setup.
* Make sure it comes with safety bars and pins
* Some pins on the side to hold plates are handy so you don't have to buy a separate pyramid to hold them
* If you are going to be doing any o-lifts, you may want to buy/build an olympic weightlifting platform too.
 
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MrEgo

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iluvdeal said:
Half rack. I have something like that but the catch bars aren't as long. What are those two things sticking up at the bottom on the back of the rack for?
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I actually prefer the half rack. I like the extra wiggle room they provide. Also, I have no idea what those pedal-looking things do.
 
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