Was interested in the recent Rebel Sports deal, but reading the reviews it seemed the uprights could get in the way when squatting and bench-pressing. i.e. you have to keep your range of motion quite tight.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/705733
So did a bit of a search for something compact and solid but could still accommodate squats (with some safety), bench press and pull-ups.
Stumbled across this for $228. Add around $50 for postage.
Pretty good deal I think.
Old Gezza spent all his jobkeeper money on Trenbolone sandwiches
If only he'd bought SARMsages instead
I know the price is a bit more expensive, but I've got something similar to the below (see link) - I had a Rebel one previously, similar to the Aldi one. The advantages of this rack over the one you've mentioned.
Obviously this all comes at a cost of 65% additional, but whether that is worth it or not..
https://gymdirect.com.au/products/half-rack-sale?variant=497…
Fwiw it’s also on gym directs ebay. Use the Afterpay 10% code which practically covers shipping cost!
Can’t post as a deal as they only have 2 and ozbargain requirments says needs 10 available
I feel like the uprights on the half rack you've linked, slanting backwards, would make it awkward when racking/unracking the barbell for bench press (I.e. behind the head)
That could be an issue, although I'm not too sure since I'm not benching atm.
slanting backwards, would make it awkward when racking/unracking the barbell for bench press (I.e. behind the head)
hm yes that would be pretty annoying to get used to, but i think shouldn't be a huge drama for the asking price.
The slant wouldn't be a problem, you only need to align your shoulders and head so the hooks are in the right spot.
@richy_o: On closer inspection, I think the slant will be alright. Not because of adjusting ones head/shoulder position, but because the horizontal cross brace (connecting the legs) are offset to the back, meaning one can position their bench further back underneath the barbell.
I had experience with Cortex pull up station. Building it was terrible, I'm lucky to have plenty of serious tools, as I had to literally drill 10mm hole in its thick metal. Inspite of a visible hardcore construction, it developed some squeaky noises and undesirable movements (in the push up handles) less than a month later. The company support was useless and I had to send it back eventually.
On the opposite side, after that I bought Celsius pull up station from Rebel. It turned up to be surprisngly solid Inspite of its sleek lines, very easy to build too. Btw, Costco sell them Adidas branded .
The JHooks are also better on the muscle motion. Bigger, thicker and easier to unrack and rack.
Can i use this to do curls?
*slap
Anyone own this and can vouch that the safety bars can be at a good height for benching?
I would assume it's similar based on my comments above. Because there is a big distance between each hole, you wouldn't be able to get exactly the right height and it would be totally dependant on how long your arm is :). But then again, if you're still wanting to buy the rack and you can't get the right height, just add a layer of plywood on the ground so you can elevate by that extract cm or two.
Old Gerry Trying to get some gains