Gym Rack Solution with Squat Pullup and Benchpress for Balcony?

john676 on 27/12/2024 - 21:21

By balcony is rather large and I want to get swole (or at least not die from sitting down all day in front of a computer)

I am interested in one of those power rack things, but only really need squat, pull-up and bench press.

Squat and pull-up combos are pretty easy to find - but any bench press requires buying an extra bench which is annoying to move around

Are there any solutions out there with integrated foldable benches?

I came across this but it has no mention of how much weight it can hold, and the photos show the guy benchpressing like …25kg, which isn't confidence inspiring.

Sports & Outdoors Gym Equipment

Comments

  • elgrande on 27/12/2024 - 21:30
    +5

    I think the question is how much weight can the balcony hold?

    • john676 on 27/12/2024 - 21:58
      +3

      Much more than I can bench or squat lol

      • yippy on 28/12/2024 - 07:02
        +2

        You won't be getting swole unless the balcony collapses.

  • BillyStm on 27/12/2024 - 21:35
    +1

    You could just buy a bench and stand it on its end within the rack when not in use, is it really that much annoyance. Think of it as an extra rep at the start and end of workout.

    • john676 on 28/12/2024 - 13:33
      +1

      You are talking to a guy who once chose one gym over another because one had stairs.

      • ATTS on 29/12/2024 - 20:40

        Just curious dont you find lifting weights near capacity much more difficult then some stairs?

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 27/12/2024 - 23:03
    +5

    Most other Chinese factories: use the absolutely worst photoshopping to photoshop their equipment being used by ripped dudes and ladies

    This Chinese factory: get the random new guy in the factory to start ripping out db press for photo during smoko

    • JIMB0 on 27/12/2024 - 23:53

      That back row looks rather odd, good way to get injured.

    • Gunnar on 28/12/2024 - 08:35
      +3

      This Chinese factory: get the random new guy in the factory to start ripping out db press for photo during smoko

      This is such an excellent description

      Credit where it’s due, this Chinese factory goes for realism

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/12/2024 - 08:36
        +1

        True - either that or dude is doing sleeper build and rips off his polo , anime style and reveals an immaculate tanned and ripped rig underneath.

        • Gunnar on 28/12/2024 - 08:37
          +1

          Chinese Anatoly!

          • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/12/2024 - 08:43
            +1

            @Gunnar: I like to watch his videos in background when I work out… just to realise how much of a failure I am 🥹

            HOW IS HE LIFTING THAT LIKE ITS NOTHING FFFFFFF

          • ATTS on 29/12/2024 - 21:03

            @Gunnar: Just curious how long did it take anatoly to get to his current max lifts?

  • apsilon on 28/12/2024 - 05:57
    +1

    You can get rack where you hang the bench from the rack when it's not in use. Of course you need to be able to lift the bench in the first place which will be an issue for some.

    As someone else said, I'd check what the balcony is rated for. You'll probably be surprised how little it's intended to hold. My rack and bench is near 200kg, add a few hundred kg of weight and the whole thing would be in excess of 400kg before you start taking into account people.

    • john676 on 28/12/2024 - 13:34

      I've had 8 people - so like 650kg on the balcony before so it shouldn't be an issue - it's supported by a column as well

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/12/2024 - 08:42

    I got one of these foldable benches during Covid for my outdoor gym setup at the time - part because I thought it was funny as hell, and part because of the scalper market/shortage at the time. I still use it till today. (I keep my good benches inside for my indoor gym)

    +cheap
    +functional (if you don’t mind it having no padding)
    +uv resistant and waterproof and easy clean
    +super light, and foldable for storage anywhere
    +suits most body sizes
    +up to 450kg capacity lol
    + extra seating for outdoor areas/ gatherings

    /- no adjustable for incline or decline

  • dtc on 28/12/2024 - 10:24
    -2

    Do floor bench presses. Safer as well/no roll of shame. Or buy a weight vest and do weighted push ups and dips and forget expensive weights and benches (although I guess you need the weights for your squats).

    • dtc on 28/12/2024 - 14:19

      Do people not understand what floor presses are? Or what body weight exercises can do? Why all the downvotes? I see plenty of people buying $1000s worth of gym equipment when 90% of them can get the same results for a few $100.

    • JIMB0 on 29/12/2024 - 07:58

      One legged squats are an option. YouTube has plenty of bodyweight workouts.

  • JIMB0 on 29/12/2024 - 07:55

    Pick one that would make a great clothes rack, that's what most home gym equipment ends up being.

  • isthisreallife22 on 29/12/2024 - 09:56

    I got one from Aldi a couple of years ago that has been a game changer for me. I'll try to find a link

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