Is all this equipment for a garage gym/

[nutcrackers]

Power Rack: Rogue R3 shorty version $695

Bench: Iron Master Super Bench $300

Bar: Burgener & Rippetoe Men's Bar $295(not sure if I should get this or one of Rogues bars)

Plates: Body Solid grey Olympic 255 pound set $290 with free shipping

Is there any better equipment I can buy for the same price or cheaper? and also what type of plywood should I use to bolt the rack down?, I've read some aren't strong enough to hold the rack down.

[nutcrackers]

I meant to write good in the title.

[Bench905]

Not a huge fan of the IM Super Bench...it's pretty darn tall in the flat position. Check out Rep Fitness' FID bench: http://www.repfitness.com/rep-fid-adjustable-bench?

[nutcrackers]

I also found a freemotion lat pulldown for around 500 on ebay, is that machine and price good? I can't post links but if you type in FreeMotion Lat Pulldown Machine Dark Gray - Cleaned & Serviced it should show up.

[SmokinJoe87]

Not a huge fan of the IM Super Bench...it's pretty darn tall in the flat position. Check out Rep Fitness' FID bench: http://www.repfitness.com/rep-fid-adjustable-bench?

Wow, that bench seems like a great deal. Free shipping even.

[snova031]

Wow, that bench seems like a great deal. Free shipping even.

It seems like a great deal. I wish someone here got their hands on one and did an in-depth review.

[SmokinJoe87]

It seems like a great deal. I wish someone here got their hands on one and did an in-depth review.

I'm tempted, that's for sure. I have been eyeing a used Hoist 3165 at a local commercial equipment shop too...

[smokinHawk]

what type of lifting are you going to do with the bar? I would go with rogue, there bar quality is at the top of the game and priced near the bottom. The ohio power bar is awesome, and the ohio bar is an awesome deal as well.

I like rogues new adjustable bench, that thing is awesome, sturdy stable, perfect height, heavy to at 125lbs. Good price compared to others of the same quality, but not sure if its out of your price range if your wanting a cheap half crappy bench.
you would probably save on shipping if you get everything from rogue at freight. and make up the difference in price for the bench.


id probably look at craigslist for plates though, unless you want real nice plates like Yorks, Ivankos or Eleikos.

[Icey101]

As everyone else has mentioned that bench is tall, 21" or about 3-4" taller than most other flat benches. I had to use a 4 x4 under my feet to touch with more than my toes. I have a bunch of attachments for my Iron Master bench, but mainly just use it for decline presses and decline sit ups now. I picked up a Cybex bench that I press with flat or inclines.

If you are already ordering a rack from Rogue I would just go with one of their bars if it would save on shipping. I can't remember if they ship bars on pallet or not though.

[nutcrackers]

I also found a freemotion lat pulldown for around 500 on ebay, is that machine and price good? I can't post links but if you type in FreeMotion Lat Pulldown Machine Dark Gray - Cleaned & Serviced it should show up.

Should i buy the pulldown too?

[Wildtim]

No. You can get a plate loaded lat pulldown brand new for less from many sources.

I would also look for your plates locally. For over a dollar a pound you should be able to get something a whole lot nicer than the Body Solids or something of similar quality for less.