Over the past several weeks I find myself less and less willing to make the 50 minute round-trip drive to my gym. I have an awful schedule at work that makes working out 3 times a week hard as well because it doesn't work well with my current gym's schedule.
I was looking at this:
http://bestbuyfitness.com/product.asp?intProdID=1782
Powertec Workbench Rack System (WB-BRS6)
And was wondering if anyone has any experience with it? It seems like it would be great as I could do pretty much all of the essentials and of course get some seperate free weights.
Anyway, any suggestions would be great on other machinery or on what to get without completely losing the gains and "experience" of being at a real gym. Thanks!
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03-29-2008, 04:01 PM #1Registered User
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Quitting my gym, time to get some in-home equipment.
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03-30-2008, 04:14 AM #2
I'm the same, I'm tired of going to the gym and will be setting up a home gym soon.
Maybe look into the powertec power rack instead, its got good reviews and I'm interested in purchasing it.
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03-30-2008, 06:31 AM #3K. I. S. S.
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I did the same recently...I have the PTEC WB-LS and a rack....
I suggest you get a good rack with a hi-lo pulley for for rows/pulldowns.
That and some DBs and your all set.
What I'm saying is I like my PTEC, but I would not have bothered if I had it to do over again."Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret."
Training regularly but no progress?
You need one or more of these: more food, more weight, more reps or more rest.
Check out: www.muscleandbrawn.com
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03-30-2008, 06:34 AM #4Workin' Stabilizers
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Do some forum searches on powertec and you'll find days worth of reading material.
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03-30-2008, 07:19 AM #5Registered User
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For anything else that you may need, have a look at graigslist.org for plates, bars etc. There are tons of deals to be found there. Just look in the "sporting" section in your area. Look there a few times a day, and jump on anything you find that you want as they sell stuff fast there.
I was in your shoes a few months ago, and found everything I wanted used for a fraction of the price new.
Just try'in to help...
I'd rather be Pissed Off, than Pissed On..!
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03-30-2008, 09:14 AM #6Registered User
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Home gym
Power cage with dipping attachment, power bar, and plates is a good start, couple of stall mats as a deadlift platform and you are all set. I would recommend glute ham bench ( I own York, great value for the money ), and some kettlebells if you got spare cash. You can get other stuff as needed, I really like my Gerard trap bar, and Dr. Ken log bar, but these are just nice to have and great stuff, but not necessities right away. Cheers!
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03-30-2008, 10:02 AM #7Registered User
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I run a high end fitness equipment store and I can tell you the price on that thing you have linked is as good as it gets for $500.
Try to get your plates from craigslist if you can.
Like one other guys mentioned, I would really recomend gettin a highlow cable system for any home gym, they are just the most versital you can get.
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03-30-2008, 10:42 AM #8K. I. S. S.
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Where?Originally Posted by BoDanger
"Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret."
Training regularly but no progress?
You need one or more of these: more food, more weight, more reps or more rest.
Check out: www.muscleandbrawn.com
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03-30-2008, 01:32 PM #9Registered User
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I hear www.HomeMadeMuscle.net has some good deals
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03-31-2008, 12:07 PM #10Registered User
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I got most of my stuff used... The rest at NY Barbell (much with free shipping from th em a few years back)..
~Dave
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