Powertec leverage gym vs. Power Rack

[cinemac]

OK guys, I'm new here. I made the $1600 mistake last year and bought a Bowflex. Live and learn, I guess.
Because I want real results, I've decided to purchase something else that will complement the effort I put into working out.
I have narrowed my search for a suitable home unit to use on the days I can't get to the gym to either a Powertec Workbench leverage gym, or a Body Solid Power Cage and adjustable flat/incline/decline bench with leg developer.
Both use freeweights, but the leverage gym of course won't fine-tune the body's neuromuscular pathways. On the plus side, I wouldn't need a spotter to use the Powertec system.
Any thoughts?

[Overload]

Most people are going to tell you go with the cage but you need to decide what's best for you and your safety concerns. I have powertec products along with free weights, benches, bars, etc. I love powertec. Safe, solid, effective equipment IMO. Of course a cage would be a lot cheaper. Room is another consideration. Depending which powertec leverage system you get, the cage will save more space. Powertec stuff is generally compact considering what you're getting. A cage does offer safety bars.

So as much as I do like powertec I would say go with the cage for the benefits of working the little extras like stablizer muscles. Of course you can mix and match like I have.

Good luck.

[cinemac]

Also, how much more danger is there in a power rack? I understand some home units come with "spotters", but how reliable/durable are these? The racks at the gym I go to don't have these safety bars. Then again, there are plenty of people there to lend a spot, so it isn't an issue there.

[ctgblue]

plenty safe

[user625942484]

Originally posted by ctgblue
plenty safe

wow that thing is super-nice. how much did you end up spending after you bought the rack, olympic bar and free weights?

[conan21]

Maybe see this one machine I have this one machine in my room and is really cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://szultka.com/english/index_CN2.htm

CONAN

[s8163j]

Very nice machine, but it's very expensive. I'd never heard of Szultka before now.

[conan21]

This machine is not expensive. I bought this machine for $1800 directly from Poland to France. Really very professional.

CONAN

[Overload]

Originally posted by conan21
Maybe see this one machine I have this one machine in my room and is really cool!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://szultka.com/english/index_CN2.htm

CONAN

That's the wildest thing I've ever seen. Can even leg press on it. Very cool piece of equipment.

[conan21]

Yeee this is really very wild beast ;) I suppose that it will be also available in US soon. Maybe in MegaFitness.com

Regards

CONAN