Building a home gym, (some of you probably saw my Barbell thread) and I have decided upon the TDS Power Rack seen here:
http://www.amazon.com/TDS-C-92560-B-...ds=power++cage
I would also like to get a reverse hyper and found a cheaper one that mounts into a power rack, (cheaper because of this) but it has 2x3 mounts, while the power rack has 2x2.
http://www.roguefitness.com/rh-2i-rogue-hyper-2x3-mount
Is there a way to make this work or do I need to find a different reverse hyper? Or maybe someone could point me towards a better power rack in the same price range that supports the Reverse Hyper?
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07-10-2014, 10:31 AM #1
2x2 power rack + 2x3 mount add on
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07-10-2014, 10:48 AM #2
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You could look into the Titan HD power rack- a hand full of people here recently purchased it. It's just a Rogue R-3 clone, so it will work with the attachment. $399 shipped.
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07-10-2014, 10:50 AM #3
Here you go http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-r-3-power-rack I know nothing about these reverse hypers but I think you'd want a bolted down or weighted down rack to mount it on, plus would it not get in the way of benching?
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07-10-2014, 11:21 AM #4
Thank you, price will actually be the same because I won't need a weight tree anymore. Will look into that.
Yeah it would definitely get in the way of benching and I am going to bolt the rack down. I think I am going to have to take the Reverse Hyper off/put it back on whenever I use it/finish using it. A pain but worth the $200 I save from buying one that mounts into the rack.Started lifting again Feb. 1st 2015
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07-10-2014, 11:22 AM #5
That's what I always thought. I was told it folds up somewhat, but that makes it still in the way for any bench/squat movement. It seems like an incredibly pain in the butt to have to bolt/un-bolt that thing to use the rack. Seems better to just spend $200 more and get a standalone reverse hyper if you want/need one. On the secondary market, I'm sure you could sell your standalone reverse hyper pretty quickly to almost anyone who knew what it was - to sell the rack-mounted one, you'd need to find someone with the same rack post size (2x3) and dimensions to fit it.
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07-10-2014, 11:28 AM #6
That's a good point.. The house is still being built so its difficult to picture all this with just the dimensions. I don't want to take up too much space in the garage, so I thought the rack mounted hyper would help save space as well as money but you have a valid point about resale.
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D-315 (1x5)
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07-10-2014, 12:04 PM #9
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the way I understand it is meant to really be mounted on 3 post racks and when it folds down it is only connected to the weight storage uprights so it should be clear of the bench/squat zone. Now if your bench requires to be really far back for incline it might interfer.
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07-10-2014, 12:07 PM #11
The bench I am getting is the Ironmaster SuperBench, based off all the recommendations for it I have found on this site. However, if it does get in the way I will simply take it off the rack when I am using the rack to bench/squat.
Alright, thank you. Interested in the Matador sold by them.Started lifting again Feb. 1st 2015
S-235(3x5) Recovering from torn Labrum in Left Hip
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D-315 (1x5)
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07-10-2014, 12:08 PM #12
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07-10-2014, 12:31 PM #13
Im sorry, not exactly sure what you mean by that. Here is the rack:
http://www.titandistributorsinc.com/...l#.U77RyMrD8m8Started lifting again Feb. 1st 2015
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07-10-2014, 12:37 PM #14
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I don't think the Titan has the holes on the sides of the uprights that the newer Rogues do for this attachment. It might work, but I think you'll need to drill the holes to mount it. It looks like Titan is 42" inside while Rogue is 43"... so I say no dice on the fit either.
Also, I think at 5'9 (I'm the same height)the Ironmaster bench is poor choice. It is too tall. You'll want something in the 17-18" tall range, even if you continue to grow a few inches.Last edited by GarageIron; 07-10-2014 at 12:55 PM.
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07-10-2014, 01:38 PM #19
What do you guys think of this? Little over my budget but I can make it work…http://www.texasstrengthsystems.com/...ted-power-rack
Only problem is the tubing is 2.25"x2.25", there has to be a way around this!Started lifting again Feb. 1st 2015
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07-10-2014, 02:06 PM #23
Alright I am going to stick with the Titan and buy the regular Reverse Hyper.
Home Gym so far:
Titan Power Rack $400
IM Superbench (need help) $328
Buddy Capps Texas Power Bar $300
NY Barbell Threaded Dumbbells $66
RH-2 Rogue Reverse Hyper $800
Glute Ham Developer (TBD)
Rogue 15LB Aluminum Technique Bar (as I learn the OLY lifts) $130
Thoughts/Suggestions/Alternatives?Last edited by SasquatchScotty; 07-10-2014 at 03:10 PM.
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B- 175 (3x5)
D-315 (1x5)
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07-10-2014, 03:15 PM #26
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If I were you, I'd focus on getting the best rack on budget allowed, then worry about a reverse hyper.
Don't get me wrong, I love the hyper, and use one regularly at my gym, but the rack is the centerpiece of a home gym. The hyper is an awesome accessory, but it's not a total necessity. You could get by without it, for the time being, in the name of getting a better rack.
You could also go the home-made route for the hyper: http://tnation.t-nation.com/free_onl...the_power_rack
This design is much better compromise, IMO. You could mount it to any rack you want, store it easily (lean it up against a wall or something) and it's way, way cheaper. Hell, you and your dad could build it together or something.
EDIT: If you're dead-set on getting the Rogue hyper, though, I'd just get a stand-alone. If you're gonna shell out $600+shipping for a hyper, you might as well kick in the extra $200 and get the stand-alone.
There's a company called Edge Fitness Systems that makes a reverse hyper/GHR in one, which is also something to consider.BlueCollarBarbell.com - Long Island Powerlifting - CAN'T FAKE STRENGTH!
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07-10-2014, 03:38 PM #27
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Don't buy an aluminum technique bar, just get a regular 20 kg bar. You will be able to learn on a regular bar without issue unless you are a female or an atrophied weakling. Seriously.
I would make a suggestion to get a GHD that you can just do banded reverse hypers on. That saves a whole lot of cash on auxiliary equipment. Think about it like this- the heart of your gym, the power rack, is currently a $400 budget item, and you want to spend about $1400 on a GHD and a reverse hyper... that doesn't make a lot of sense. I'd get this GHD: www.getrxd.com/index.php/ghd.html and either skip the reverse hyper or get this fabricated:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=128923201 then use all the money you save to get a real weightlifting bar and some bumpers, and build a platform to mount your rack to. Anything left over just send to me.www.instagram.com/mastodonstrength/
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07-10-2014, 03:50 PM #28
My budget is around $1500 for the time being, the Reverse Hyper and GHD would be added at a different time. I have pretty bad Degenerative Discs already @ 14 (got a CT scan) so I was looking into the RH more for that purpose rather than just a back strengthening tool. I will definitely look into what you said. Thank you very much for that.
Definitely see what you mean about spending money on the power rack. I have about a $1500 budget for now, and am going to add the RH and GHD at a later date. The OLY lifting isn't happening for a while so I thought the technique bar would be a cheap way to learn the lifts in the meantime, but I won't now. I am going to go back and pick a rack first, and see where I stand budget wise.
With that budget in mind, I am open to any suggestions.
EDIT- I can spend $700 on a power rack, semi-negotiable as long as there isn't $300 shipping. Any suggestions?Last edited by SasquatchScotty; 07-10-2014 at 04:36 PM.
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07-11-2014, 07:09 AM #29
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I would rather spend the money on a great bar (or four), bench, and a GHD with an adequate rack, then put a lot of money into a great rack and compromise in the other areas.
As such - the racks on this page are right around your price range with free shipping:
http://www.fitnessfactoryoutlet.com/...s/Power-Racks/
Specifically on that page, the Powertech and York cages. You can add a lat attachment to each as well.
Again though - if I was 14, I'd but a 300lbs weight set and a decent bar - there is A LOT you can do with that. And save the rest for a car. Seriously - I spend at most 2hrs a day in the gym. I definitely spent more than that on average in my car as a teenager.Boomer Rep Crew #1
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07-11-2014, 07:21 AM #30
I'm partial to the Rogue racks. You can accessorize the crap out of them, shipping is reasonable (I was getting $120 to ship a Rogue rack versus $250 to $300 for EliteFTS), prices are pretty competitive and they usually ship their stuff in a day or two. Unfortunately, they don't have sales except for Black Friday. I got my R3 for $70 off and it was 5 items ship for $5.
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