Powertec rack a bad idea for 2nd floor apt?

**Jonathan 2.4** · 07-13-2008, 04:23 PM

I'm looking to get either of these two Powertec racks off bodybuilding.com. One being in stock vs the other might be the deciding factor.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ptec/sps.html

or

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ptec/spr.html

My concern is this. I'm on the 2nd floow of my apartment building and don't know if an apartment floor could handle the weight. I can deadlift and squat close to 500lbs and can bench near 400lbs. I just don't want to be in the middle of a set and end up in my downstairs neighbors lap. Does anyone have any input into this or am I just being overly parinoid?

Also does anyone know how long the SPS stays out of stock? Seems like it was out of stock a few months back when I looked at it.

Thanks
Jonathan

**josephhkim** · 07-13-2008, 04:24 PM

theres been a thread on this before and i was pretty sure that the general consensus was that the floor should be able to hold more than enough weight, although i'd double check.

gluck!

**lltoolj** · 07-13-2008, 04:32 PM

if its a old crappy apartment. i dont think u should. but if its just a crappy apartment i still dont think u should. not if its built like the way i build buildings. it would fall down. ive had all 5 of the houses i built collapse in the first wind over 30 mph
. but thats becouse they were made of paper

btw., that first powertec cage is pimp. the secound one is ok but not as pimp.

**fopkins** · 07-13-2008, 04:33 PM

Well, I just ordered the ptec rack (with high-low to boot), and i'm living on the 3rd floor in my apt building.. so I guess I'll let you know, LOL!

**Jonathan 2.4** · 07-13-2008, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by lltoolj

btw., that first powertec cage is pimp. the secound one is ok but not as pimp.

They are the same rack its just one has the pulley system with it.

Originally Posted by fopkins

Well, I just ordered the ptec rack (with high-low to boot), and i'm living on the 3rd floor in my apt building.. so I guess I'll let you know, LOL!

Where did you find this in stock? Or is the Bodybuilding.com store incorrect in saying out of stock?

Jonathan

**lltoolj** · 07-13-2008, 05:06 PM

yea no ****. what u think i am retaded? i be knowin its the same rak. why u gotta fukin queastion me yo. i aint the typ to be questionin yo.

btw. u say im retaded so ima say aint noone wants to see yo damn chicken legs. thats how i play. u call me sumthin i get right back at u 10 x harda aint nobody gone mess with me yo. u best be knowin bfo u go and call me sumthin like u did

**fopkins** · 07-13-2008, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Jonathan 2.4

Where did you find this in stock? Or is the Bodybuilding.com store incorrect in saying out of stock?

I ordered it through bb.com. The guy told me it would be in stock within 2 weeks..... we'll see if he was right. Supposedly the guy I talked through was the one who deals directly with powertec though, so I guess he should know.

I'm hoping for the best!

**Jonathan 2.4** · 07-13-2008, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by lltoolj

yea no ****. what u think i am retaded? i be knowin its the same rak. why u gotta fukin queastion me yo. i aint the typ to be questionin yo.

btw. u say im retaded so ima say aint noone wants to see yo damn chicken legs. thats how i play. u call me sumthin i get right back at u 10 x harda aint nobody gone mess with me yo. u best be knowin bfo u go and call me sumthin like u did

LOL. I saw some of your posts in other threads and you definitely made me laugh. However I can't help but feel like someone left their account open on the computer you're on and you're now attempting to get them in trouble on bodybuilding.com. Or maybe you have no friends?

Jonathan

**Accutron** · 07-13-2008, 05:45 PM

It should be okay, but to be (extra) safe, Id try to make a little platform, so the weight is distruted over a larger area. Even a single 4x8 sheet of plywood with a rubber mat would be good. But make sure you floor is level first or the platform will dip and thats really annoying.

**fopkins** · 07-13-2008, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Accutron

It should be okay, but to be (extra) safe, Id try to make a little platform, so the weight is distruted over a larger area. Even a single 4x8 sheet of plywood with a rubber mat would be good. But make sure you floor is level first or the platform will dip and thats really annoying.

Personally, I think this is pointless. If you've ever been involved with building a house (personally, I do Habitat for Humanity), you know that the way floors are constructed they are already meant to distribute the weight to the joists through the subflooring.

I mean obviously it can't hurt.. but I don't think it helps at all.

IMHO.

**Accutron** · 07-13-2008, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by fopkins

Personally, I think this is pointless. If you've ever been involved with building a house (personally, I do Habitat for Humanity), you know that the way floors are constructed they are already meant to distribute the weight to the joists through the subflooring.

I mean obviously it can't hurt.. but I don't think it helps at all.

IMHO.

I know what you mean, I agree the floor itself can hold the weight. Houses dont fall apart with 500 pounds upstairs, my flat screen alone weighs about 300lbs.

But if the guy can dead 500lbs, and drops the weight, the weight lands on either one or 2 very small contact points if the plates are round..if its a cheap house better safe than sorry at least for damage to the floor.

And as far as I know all apt building are poured concrete floors anyways right ? LOL, I think I will just stop posting...just wasting time.

**msheely** · 07-13-2008, 06:58 PM

Two things... First:The neighbors will probably be pissed about the noise...
Second: I just got my rack w/ lat attch two weeks ago. Call powertec and see if they have any in stock. Bodybuilding had them listed as out of stock, I called powertec and they said they had alot, called bodybuilding.com and ordered. Showed up for days later..

**Jonathan 2.4** · 07-14-2008, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by msheely

Two things... First:The neighbors will probably be pissed about the noise...
Second: I just got my rack w/ lat attch two weeks ago. Call powertec and see if they have any in stock. Bodybuilding had them listed as out of stock, I called powertec and they said they had alot, called bodybuilding.com and ordered. Showed up for days later..

I thought about the noise factor and disturbing the neighbors. However there shouldn't be any excessive noise since I don't drop weights. If I do drop the weights it would be few and far between and would pale in comparison to the booming stereos my other neighbors like to play.

I did think about reinforcing the floor with a thick piece of plywood. I know this wouldn't really affect the distribution much but it would, coupled with the carpet and rubber mats I would use, help absorb some impact in the event I did drop something.

Jonathan

**archepic** · 07-14-2008, 06:39 AM

Yeah the weight should be evenly distyributed already. For extra safety, put your plates storage in a corner. The best corner (I think) is the one adjacent on 2 exterior sides. Also, inter-appartment joist should be stronger than intra-appartment ones.

**fopkins** · 07-14-2008, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by archepic

Yeah the weight should be evenly distyributed already. For extra safety, put your plates storage in a corner. The best corner (I think) is the one adjacent on 2 exterior sides. Also, inter-appartment joist should be stronger than intra-appartment ones.

This man knows what he's talking about.

**Hanover_Fist** · 07-14-2008, 09:59 AM

For deadlifts you could switch to doing rackpulls and put bar pads(the ones for squats) on both of the safety bars. I've never tried it but it seems like it would absorb a lot of the noise/shock.

**Jonathan 2.4** · 07-14-2008, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Hanover_Fist

For deadlifts you could switch to doing rackpulls and put bar pads(the ones for squats) on both of the safety bars. I've never tried it but it seems like it would absorb a lot of the noise/shock.

Awesome idea.

Jonathan

**Swollen_Powell** · 07-14-2008, 05:38 PM

Id hate to live below your apt

**Jonathan 2.4** · 07-14-2008, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Swollen_Powell

Id hate to live below your apt

LOL, lucky for you you don't then. I won't be working out at ungodly hours of the night since I actually work a night schedule. So most of my working out will be done while everyone else is at work.

Jonathan

**rplass** · 07-14-2008, 06:15 PM

Already discussed in another forum:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=6426081

Control the bar on the descent of the deadlift and you won't have to worry about it. If you drop a dumbbell, no amount of padding nor plywood will stop the neighbors from hearing it. The best thing to do is to TALK to your downstairs neighbor and explain that you will be doing exercises during the day for about 1hr-90 minutes at a time, whatever, and he can come knock on the door if it gets too loud or give them your ph#, they will never call anyway.

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