Okay, so my home gym is working at a solid 7/10
However, I am working on new squat ideas and a full rack, commercial grade, would be ideal..for the obvious 550-650.
What do you guys use...would a half rack work or should I go full support style?
Thanks for the feed back
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I'm using a parabody serious steel 843 power rack here, no complaints at all. I have seen them in my area for anywhere from 200-500 with lat attachment. It's a very solid piece and I would highly recommend it.
Any of the body solid and york models I have seen seemed to be exceptional units as well.
Whatever brand you find, you won't regret the decision to get one.
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Yeah, not sure how much I trust the home models with more than 400 pounds being that most of them say up to 350?
If you're able or willing to buy used (CL, ebay) there is no reason to buy an inferior (home) rack unless you have an extremely restricted budget. Check out the craigslist thread for help on searching.
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I doubt you'll find a commercial rack for $550-650, if that was your range. There aren't too many home owners buying commercial and if they are into it enough to get one in the first place, they probably aren't apt to use it for a clothes rack.
I think you've underestimated the strength of the midrange racks. Parabody, Bodycraft, Bodysolid, Lamar, Tuff Stuff and many of the other common names are able to take 800-1000lbs. Do you think you'll need more than that capacity? If so, I'd still say get you a midrange rack for cheap now until you become the monster you expect to be, then go pay $1000 to 2000 for the rack you want.
I have seen some commercial models for sale in my area, I bought 2 of them. They came from a school. That or a gym is probably your best bet for finding a commercial grade rack on the cheap.
But I really don't think they are necessary. I sold both of the ones I had (for specific gym related reasons) and have recently moved into a Bodycraft F430. It is solid, attractive, very strong and comfortable. I have seen it listed as having a capacity of 800-1000 lbs.....best is I paid $100 for it and the matching bench. Ironically I paid $75 for the bigger of the two commercial racks I had....but good luck finding a deal like that .
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Yeah I found some nice used commercial, but there is some solid racks you mentioned. The F430 I found is 6 bills and it'll take 1000 in stride-
I think thats where I am going
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I doubt you'll find a commercial rack for $550-650, if that was your range. There aren't too many home owners buying commercial and if they are into it enough to get one in the first place, they probably aren't apt to use it for a clothes rack.
I think you've underestimated the strength of the midrange racks. Parabody, Bodycraft, Bodysolid, Lamar, Tuff Stuff and many of the other common names are able to take 800-1000lbs. Do you think you'll need more than that capacity? If so, I'd still say get you a midrange rack for cheap now until you become the monster you expect to be, then go pay $1000 to 2000 for the rack you want.
I have seen some commercial models for sale in my area, I bought 2 of them. They came from a school. That or a gym is probably your best bet for finding a commercial grade rack on the cheap.
But I really don't think they are necessary. I sold both of the ones I had (for specific gym related reasons) and have recently moved into a Bodycraft F430. It is solid, attractive, very strong and comfortable. I have seen it listed as having a capacity of 800-1000 lbs.....best is I paid $100 for it and the matching bench. Ironically I paid $75 for the bigger of the two commercial racks I had....but good luck finding a deal like that .
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I think the term "commercial" has different meanings to different manufacturers, as evident by the models mentioned above. I agree with the others that you will be more than happy with a body solid, body craft, parabody, or the like. Honestly my parabody 843 is built like a tank and I have no problem throwing 500+ on it routinely. If you pick one of these up and happen to come close to maxing it out, worst case you throw it back up on CL and you likely won't lose too much.
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Okay, so my home gym is working at a solid 7/10
However, I am working on new squat ideas and a full rack, commercial grade, would be ideal..for the obvious 550-650.
What do you guys use...would a half rack work or should I go full support style?
Thanks for the feed back
I build my own equipment and I built a squat rack that is great for a home gym.Its heavy duty but doesnt take up a lot of space.Check out my bodyspace photos.
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I build my own equipment and I built a squat rack that is great for a home gym.Its heavy duty but doesnt take up a lot of space.Check out my bodyspace photos.
that's a nice rack, good job!
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i'm working on one of those right now. i'm just modifying a maxicam pec dec, though, i didn't have to make it from scratch. the only problem i am seeing is making something to hold the weight stack up so i don't have to start at the bottom. i have a few ideas, though, so i'll just have to do a few dry runs before i call it done.
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Did you make that landmine yourself?
a landmine is something else on my list. but it's a long list!
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I kind of like the ghetto version, mostly because I don't have a lot of space to spare and would probably use the free floor space in my rack to put the blaster in anyways when I used it. I would suggest a slanted footplate though, that will make the exercise hit the quads a touch harder, like the real blaster does. Also they need a foot strap to make sure they can't slip, one little slip and there could very easily be a very serious injury. They put way to much faith in the grippiness of their shoes.
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Yes I make the landmine myself.Are you looking for one?
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Check out this guy..he squats alot of weights then tries the
quad blaster and the pain brings him to his knees
No that's not a belt squat.Here is a link to a vid that shows one similar to what I'm talking about.Not sure how to embed on here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NeAswS0Taw
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If he made the landmine, maybe he can make me one.....for a small fee of course.
I made every piece of equipment in my profile pics.Let me know if you want a landmine.
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i'd like one, or at least some closeups of yours. i can make one, but what would you charge for one?
i can make you one for 150.Shipping would be extra.Similar devices sell for 400. Thanks
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No that's not a belt squat.Here is a link to a vid that shows one similar to what I'm talking about.Not sure how to embed on here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NeAswS0Taw
Oh ok..i do these things with my crossover already..Having a low pulley
is great.
Here's your vid..
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I kind of like the ghetto version, mostly because I don't have a lot of space to spare and would probably use the free floor space in my rack to put the blaster in anyways when I used it. I would suggest a slanted footplate though, that will make the exercise hit the quads a touch harder, like the real blaster does. Also they need a foot strap to make sure they can't slip, one little slip and there could very easily be a very serious injury. They put way to much faith in the grippiness of their shoes.
I kind of tried the ghetto version last night..lol...It will work if you keep your feet secured like you mentioned.
Carlos said the reason for the slant is we have a tendency to lean forward when squating which is true due to so many people doing good mornings when they squat LOL
As you know my Free Spotter is in the mail so I will be getting rid of my rack and won't be able to do ghetto quad blaster's .
Good option for other's who have a rack.
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I kind of tried the ghetto version last night..lol...It will work if you keep your feet secured like you mentioned.
Carlos said the reason for the slant is we have a tendency to lean forward when squating which is true due to so many people doing good mornings when they squat LOL
As you know my Free Spotter is in the mail so I will be getting rid of my rack and won't be able to do ghetto quad blaster's .
Good option for other's who have a rack.
hmm, i might try the ghetto version next time i squat, just to try it out. i've got some 100# hex dbs i can use to hold my feet.
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