Which GHD?

[xephonics]

I'm getting close to buying a GHD to "finish" my gym, and I have to local choices (that I have found so far).

Which one of these 2 would you buy (taking into account quality and price)? Or do you think they both suck?

http://www.quest-nutrition.com/store...?idproduct=154

$690

http://www.fit-communities.com/produ...ham-developer/

$590

[jdforsy]

I havent used either but the second one is the body solid and you can get it for $395 shipped by contacting Matt at fitness factory.

[xephonics]

I havent used either but the second one is the body solid and you can get it for $395 shipped by contacting Matt at fitness factory.

thanks, that is a much better price lol

*would rep yah, but I need to spread more reps before I can :/

[KJ4GR]

[xephonics]

that is fine for hypers, but not quite the full featured equip I'm looking for

[Jetigen]

I'm getting close to buying a GHD to "finish" my gym, and I have to local choices (that I have found so far).

Which one of these 2 would you buy (taking into account quality and price)? Or do you think they both suck?

I would include GetRX'd GHD to your list. $450 and shipping was like $120.

I have one and very happy with it. Big, solid and easily adjustable unit.

http://www.getrxd.com/index.php/rack...d-s/ghd-1.html

[jtaliani]

If you are going around $600-700, you may want to consider Edge Fitness. I still love my GHD from Rick. It appears much more robust with more adjustability
and was also only around $600. With shipping added, it may still come in around the same price as the first unit.

[xephonics]

thanks for the suggestions

I am liking the look of the getrx one (as the adjustment looks very smooth), and I'm really liking the price

[jdforsy]

thanks for the suggestions

I am liking the look of the getrx one (as the adjustment looks very smooth), and I'm really liking the price

the getrx looks like a rebranded valor fitness model. Not sure if there is a significant price difference between the two

[Jetigen]

I am liking the look of the getrx one (as the adjustment looks very smooth), and I'm really liking the price

The pads on the GetRXD GHD are 24" across. I think it comes in all black.

Here is mine. Compare the size of it to the standard closet doors.:

[GarageIron]

I know as much about GHD's as I do about rocket science, but the Quest one looks nice as its welded.

Anyway, if Quest is local to you.. and you happen to stop by could you have a look and grab some pics of their powerlifting bar? I've heard nothing but great things but have never seen one. Rumour has it the knurl is sharper than a TPB. Came close to ordering a few times but never have.

http://www.quest-nutrition.com/store...p?idproduct=96

[Jetigen]

Anyway, if Quest is local to you.. and you happen to stop by could you have a look and grab some pics of their powerlifting bar? I've heard nothing but great things but have never seen one. Rumour has it the knurl is sharper than a TPB. Came close to ordering a few times but never have.

Shoua did a comparison review of Quest and Texas power bars on his blog with large pictures. He is a member here.

http://shoua59lo.blogspot.com/2011/0...g-bar-and.html

[GarageIron]

Shoua did a comparison review of Quest and Texas power bars on his blog with large pictures. He is a member here.

http://shoua59lo.blogspot.com/2011/0...g-bar-and.html

Thank you sir! Repped!

[f0rbidden]

I finally find a deal and buy a Roman Chair, then see this picture which makes me feel really stupid about the canvas bag that's been sitting unused in the corner of my basement for over a year.

[GarageIron]

I finally find a deal and buy a Roman Chair, then see this picture which makes me feel really stupid about the canvas bag that's been sitting unused in the corner of my basement for over a year.

That's pretty smart.

Wait... YOU bought a roman chair? Never thought I'd hear that.

[matrix563]

I finally find a deal and buy a Roman Chair, then see this picture which makes me feel really stupid about the canvas bag that's been sitting unused in the corner of my basement for over a year.

really I've done it just with a bench and it works fine.

[Detrus]

Olympic lifters often do the move with those wooden ladders on the walls http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_bars and a stool of some sort.

[f0rbidden]

That's pretty smart.

Wait... YOU bought a roman chair? Never thought I'd hear that.

Yeah I do back extensions pretty often just for some low impact hamstring/low back work. Being a fatass means lots of low back pumps just from **** like brushing my teeth. So lots of low back work helps keep me alive, haha...

[Stasher1]

I know as much about GHD's as I do about rocket science, but the Quest one looks nice as its welded.

Anyway, if Quest is local to you.. and you happen to stop by could you have a look and grab some pics of their powerlifting bar? I've heard nothing but great things but have never seen one. Rumour has it the knurl is sharper than a TPB. Came close to ordering a few times but never have.

http://www.quest-nutrition.com/store...p?idproduct=96

They're actually not far from where I work, and I've even turned around in their parking lot, but I've never been inside. It's a good distance off the main road, and you could drive right past it without seeing it. We're slowing down at work, so maybe I'll swing by there this week if I can get off a little early.

[rlundregan]

FWIW, I have been pretty happy with my CFF Econo model GHD. It frequently goes on sale for $300. I was able to pick up, so I don't know what the shipping would cost. I have never been on any other GHD, but I specifically wanted a model with half-moon pads rather than roller pads because the half-moons looked like they would be friendlier to doing ab work on it as well. I think there are other guys who prefer the roller pads, so you may want to do some research on that before you commit.

[xephonics]

Ordered the getrxd one, as it seemed to be the best bang for the buck.

It was shipped out today.

Now the waiting game

[boxinggsxr]

Ordered the getrxd one, as it seemed to be the best bang for the buck.

It was shipped out today.

Now the waiting game

post some pics and a review of it when you get it im looking for one but kind of stuck on promaxima

[xephonics]

I'll def post pics as soon as it gets here.

But if I was in texas I would probably get promaxima's nice one:
http://www.promaxima.com/glute-ham-developer-403.html

Its a bit more money, but it is very nice looking.

[cux]

Biggest complaint I have with the body solid one is that the gap between the pads is too wide. Otherwise, it's a nice piece.

[xephonics]

it arrived today, but I had no time to put it together, so no pics/reviews yet lol

[Jetigen]

it arrived today, but I had no time to put it together, so no pics/reviews yet lol

When you'll be putting guide rods through the footplate column, don't freak out if its underneath looks like in the picture. Guide rods will go through. Considering how each one of them welded at the same angle on mine, I tend to think its by design. Who knows. The column on mine moves smoothly and effortlessly. Just heads-up for you.

[xephonics]

nice, thanks for the heads up on that, I prolly woulda been a bit annoyed to see that :P

[xephonics]

Some pics








My partially built reverse hyper (Still need to make the pad)

[Jetigen]

Looks like on your GHD the vinyl cover on the foot pads are of better design and quality than on mine.

[xephonics]

It also appears they changed the way the foot plate mounts to the slide bars. Mine is bolted instead of welded.