Which power rack to buy?

[OUfan]

Can anyone recommend a good power rack? Looking to spend about $400. Thanks.

 

[Protobuilder]

bodysolid makes a cheap rack that works just fine if you're not tossing 500 pounds around in it. I got mine for $270 w/ shipping and the holes are set about every 2" apart. works really well for me.

People like the Powertek (sp?) rack too. It's about the same price.

and newyorkbarbell has good prices as well

 

[salemlot]

I have a bodysolid rack i never had any problems with it. Another good rack is from Parabody.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Midwest Barbell also has a good basic rack at a good price.

I have the Powertec and no complaints. You probably can't go wrong with any of the ones mentioned so far.

 

[OUfan]

Cool, thanks for the replies guys.

 

[Madcow2]

No matter what you decide, I'd talk to Susan at MidWest barbell. She can order just about anything (so don't be concerned if you don't see it on her site) and it is generally her policy to beat anyone else's prices.

One day, I want one of these:
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fsu/nonsport/facilities/fsu-weight-room2-500x375.jpg
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fsu/nonsport/facilities/fsu-weight-room-500x375.jpg

www.power-lift.com - they make some very cool platform and rack combos.

 

[OUfan]

Yeah I would actually like one that has clearance to do standing military...I am a little over 6' so I am thinking it would need to be over 8'. That link to power-lifting has a 9', it looks quite $$ though, I would guess at least $2k.

 

[Madcow2]

Yeah I would actually like one that has clearance to do standing military...I am a little over 6' so I am thinking it would need to be over 8'. That link to power-lifting has a 9', it looks quite $$ though, I would guess at least $2k.

Yeah, those aren't standard gym or even upper home level stuff. Their customers tend to be pro/collegiate/etc... institutions. They used to have links to their clients on the site and pictures of some of the gyms. Very worthwhile if dreaming.

Honestly, I'd probably call Susan and talk to her about it. She knows racks really well and she can give you some ideas about pricing and what's available on the market. Or just post on their forums and ask http://www.midwestbarbell.com/totalelite/, tons of people there with garage or home setups. I think this is pretty much how Midwest Barbell got started anyway.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Just move the hooks to the front of the rack and press outside it.

 

[OUfan]

Just move the hooks to the front of the rack and press outside it.

Yeah that's what I've decided to do.

 

[thebleh]

No matter what you decide, I'd talk to Susan at MidWest barbell. She can order just about anything (so don't be concerned if you don't see it on her site) and it is generally her policy to beat anyone else's prices.

One day, I want one of these:
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fsu/nonsport/facilities/fsu-weight-room2-500x375.jpg
http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/fsu/nonsport/facilities/fsu-weight-room-500x375.jpg

www.power-lift.com - they make some very cool platform and rack combos.

damn those are nice. My university had like one ghetto power rack and thats it.

 

[big perm]

For those of you with the Powertek cage.....is there enough room between the posts (front to back) for you? Their website doesn't give the dimensions, most racks I've seen while shopping have at least 26" in there.

 

[Cynical Simian]

For those of you with the Powertek cage.....is there enough room between the posts (front to back) for you?

Yes.