Home gym equipment question....

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I've decided to convert half of my garage to a lifting area and in doing so have decided to start the process with the addition of a power rack. My question for you (concerning chest w/o's) is whether to get an incline/flat bench for use in the rack or a separate benching station for use outside of the rack? What would you do if it were you? I think I'm leaning toward just the flat/incline bench and setting it up in the rack when I use it for chest lifts but wasn't 100% convinced this was the way to go. Space isn't entirely an issue but that's one of the benefits of the adjustable bench in the rack.

Let me know what your thoughts are....and thanks in advance.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Bench in the rack.

 

[solarclimax]

I train alone at home and i use a flat/incline/decline bench in my power rack.

 

[big perm]

Thx guys.....quick question on the rack as well.....does it make that much difference if teh rack is only 26" wide compared to others that are 33"? I've found one that I like (midwest bb) that is spaced at 26" but can't quite recall the spacing of the racks at World Gym.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Thx guys.....quick question on the rack as well.....does it make that much difference if teh rack is only 26" wide compared to others that are 33"? I've found one that I like (midwest bb) that is spaced at 26" but can't quite recall the spacing of the racks at World Gym.

26" is the space between the front and rear posts, not the width.

 

[big perm]

26" is the space between the front and rear posts, not the width.

Yeah....that's what I meant. I'm concerned with that spacing, not knowing if it's typical spacing or if it may be too shallow for me.

 

[Cynical Simian]

That's standard on a basic/economy rack like the one you're considering. It's a solid rack at a great price.

 

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Thanks for the help bro.