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  • At one time I had a BodySolid bench with this...

    At one time I had a BodySolid bench with this horseshoe on the front. I removed it and bolted on a straight piece of steel tube and it worked great. Just couldn’t set a loaded curl bar on a preacher...
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    Sticky: Never, Never discourage anyone from getting more...

    Never, Never discourage anyone from getting more equipment! After all, this is still the equipment forum. At least for now.
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    Sticky: According to Ironwill, the mods authority was...

    According to Ironwill, the mods authority was taken away so he left. Probably a lot of the other mods left as well, IDK
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    I used to have a Parabody 80” rack with a lat...

    I used to have a Parabody 80” rack with a lat attachment and it wasn’t a problem for me but I’m only 5’8”. Depends on your height and reach as to how it would work for you.
  • Sticky: The equipment forum has been a great resource for...

    The equipment forum has been a great resource for me as well as a bond with fellow lifters/equipment enthusiasts. Definitely I’m in favor of it staying around.
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    I have the TuffStuff Apollo 7000 leg ext/leg...

    I have the TuffStuff Apollo 7000 leg ext/leg curl. It shows about the same price as the above attachment but I got mine used for $500 and I like it very well. The strength curve is great on it. I...
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    Sticky: Thanks for sharing. It’s nice feeling to get your...

    Thanks for sharing. It’s nice feeling to get your gym equipped with what you need and what you want. I’m pretty satisfied with what I have now as well.
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    I had a rackable curl and sold it after getting...

    I had a rackable curl and sold it after getting the T-Grip bar. No regrets.
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    I have the version that has fixed sleeves, not...

    I have the version that has fixed sleeves, not the rotating sleeves and it’s the only bar that I use for benching and barbell military presses. The balance and feel is really good, knurl is perfect...
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    Sticky: Great looking plates!

    Great looking plates!
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    Sticky: I had the Gaspari cable attachment and didn’t...

    I had the Gaspari cable attachment and didn’t like because of this reason.
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    I agree, it is getting pricier. However,...

    I agree, it is getting pricier. However, everything else is as well. The Hammerstrength FI bench that used to be $1000 before CoVid is now $1500. I’ve noticed others that would be a closer comparison...
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    No collectors, only stewards.

    No collectors, only stewards.
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    Wow, that’s an expensive flat bench. I have a Rep...

    Wow, that’s an expensive flat bench. I have a Rep replica made from 7ga steel that’s 16” high with the Rep 14” fat pad , I love it but would sell it for prices in that range.
  • If $200 or so is your price range I agree that...

    If $200 or so is your price range I agree that your best bet is a good, used , commercial bench.
    You mentioned bench height being an issue,
    I had a Rep AB3000 for awhile and while it’s an awesome...
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    Rep just came out with a set up that attaches to...

    Rep just came out with a set up that attaches to the 4000 & 5000 series racks . It has dual upper pulleys , dual low pulleys and dual adjustable columns. It ha dual 260lb stacks that can be upgraded...
  • Several people have bought short pieces of...

    Several people have bought short pieces of correct sized pipe and used them on 5/8” pins to work in an upright with 1” holes. Standard pipe sizes aren’t the correct ID & OD. Search eBay for the...
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    Doesn’t the FT2 have a bench that attaches to low...

    Doesn’t the FT2 have a bench that attaches to low pulleys to allow leg curls/leg extensions using the weight stacks.
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    Sticky: I’ve had a pair of VersaGrips for about 6-8 years...

    I’ve had a pair of VersaGrips for about 6-8 years and they are still in great shape. I use them quite a bit more than the average guy on here because arthritis in my hands really limits grip...
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    With that pulley setup each handle is 2:1. If you...

    With that pulley setup each handle is 2:1. If you connect the two cables together and pull from a single connecting point it would be 1:1
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