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    I always like to give the warning that, having...

    I always like to give the warning that, having used the multistation workbench for 12 years; works great if you're 5'10" or under. Any taller buyer beware.
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    Respect to OP for posing the question, but with...

    Respect to OP for posing the question, but with practical experience; this becomes a non-issue. I tend to set my rack j cups to the outside of rack position and press outside the rack with no...
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    Pre Covid that's a $2300 commercial rack new. ...

    Pre Covid that's a $2300 commercial rack new. It's clearly used now, and I'm suspicious that the pullup bar upright is installed backwards. I have no idea current value used Covid made it all get...
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    Sticky: I've had gnarly tendonitis from switching to low...

    I've had gnarly tendonitis from switching to low bar squat a few years back and attempting to support some of the weight with my arms, it sucked. Check this link, it's an interesting take on how to...
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    Seconding Radrd, I have a similar model I snagged...

    Seconding Radrd, I have a similar model I snagged off of amazon for approximately $30. Mine attaches to 2 to 3 inch tubing with a little set screw and works great. You may have to come up with a...
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    Sticky: Interested in what's going to happen in the next...

    Interested in what's going to happen in the next few years as new equipment is manufactured for all markets, and people who gobbled up equipment during the pandemic are over the home workout scene...
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    You're looking at it from the appropriate...

    You're looking at it from the appropriate perspective here, imo. A small footprint is what sold me. Check reviews and make sure you aren't getting total crap; that said you'll be able to resell a...
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    In no world could I rationalize spending more...

    In no world could I rationalize spending more than $200 on one of these. I'm probably the most frequent poster in this thread if you look above. I use mine quite infrequently, but it's nice to...
  • Most metal plates are fully capable of busting a...

    Most metal plates are fully capable of busting a hole in your rug. Before I frequented this site, when I set up my original home gym like 15 years ago, I lifted on carpet. It worked okay, but there...
  • The hardest part of assembling my WB-MS was when...

    The hardest part of assembling my WB-MS was when I was in the floor looking at the instructions and my then two year old daughter picked up my claw hammer and hit me in the back of the head. Lots of...
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    All good points, I'd like to add that you should...

    All good points, I'd like to add that you should skip this thing if you're a larger man. I fit on their stuff splendidly at 5'7". One of my friends who is about 6'2" 260 tried getting into the...
  • Just checking in to add my experience. My whole...

    Just checking in to add my experience. My whole gym is stall mats. I made a little 3 foot wide plywood insert for the inside of my rack to squat on. I just used a basic oak plywood and finished it...
  • I've used an upright chest press with one the leg...

    I've used an upright chest press with one the leg assist thing as well, never seen a supine version either. Intriguing.
  • I'll chime in with my thoughts. I own bodysolids...

    I'll chime in with my thoughts. I own bodysolids gfid 71 and the leg curl leg extension is a selectable option. I got the official bodysolid attachment and it is workable, but imo all weight plate...
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    Not a full blown spotter system, but I own power...

    Not a full blown spotter system, but I own power hooks. Hook the db in wrap the velcro around and it hooks on your barbell to start the lift. Re rack at the end of the set, or dump them at the end...
  • Looking back, I almost exclusively used straight...

    Looking back, I almost exclusively used straight handled dumbbells. I purchased a full set of 12 sided vtx dumbbells many years back to outfit my home gym. Their handles are contoured, and I like...
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    I own that particular rack, it has served me...

    I own that particular rack, it has served me well. Keep in mind the bottom (optional shelf) will only sit about three inches off the ground, so IMO it's not worth paying for when you can just set...
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    I just recently got a little $35 landmine...

    I just recently got a little $35 landmine attachment on amazon. Installed it under my dumbbell rack, and was pleased to find that my good old $20 pulldown v grip handle fits under my crappy "beater"...
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    Arnold, My model must be newer, it appears my...

    Arnold,

    My model must be newer, it appears my front legs go out longer (would make it feel less tippy) and the horizontal guides on mine are both square tubes (that's where the little numbers are,...
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    Oh, maybe your holes aren't numbered then? The...

    Oh, maybe your holes aren't numbered then? The horizontal adjustment of foot plate/foot roller position are numbered on mine (my 7 and 10 references), smaller number is closer to the hip rollers...
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