Which Bench Should I Get? Pics inside

**infa_red_snd** · 05-15-2006, 01:05 AM

which one?

**failuretogain** · 05-15-2006, 01:10 AM

get a power rack

**KSA** · 05-15-2006, 01:27 AM

I agree, get a power rack (powertec, bodysolid, ...)

A good bench (www.ironmaster.com)

A 300 lbs olympic set

**Bogaerts** · 05-15-2006, 06:14 AM

power rack.........

**prickleferret** · 05-15-2006, 06:16 AM

if you are definitely going to get one of these two, then i would say the second one. that first one looks like something from the 80s.

**$AJ** · 05-15-2006, 10:33 AM

neither; power rack.

**Geeper** · 05-15-2006, 10:43 AM

First check the weight restrictions on both... I'm guessing the York will be rated at 350-400lbs.. which after you subtract your own weight, ain't really that much safety leeway.

I just bought a bench... great bench, great deal, 600lbs rated... sold it two days after I bought it for exactly what I paid for it. Why? I'm getting a power rack. If you possibly can afford it and have the room, go for the rack. With anything else you will find your options limited and yourself becoming frustrated after a while. I was insanely hardcore about just using DB's, a flat bench and a pullup bar for 2 years... I'm finally going to follow everyone's advice and get a rack. Save yourself a lot of frustration and just go for the rack if you can... if not join a gym

**GADO** · 05-15-2006, 11:07 AM

I had that first one several years ago... wouldn't recommend it. It's a beginner's set that gets really rickety after a bit of use... you have to constantly re-tighten and balance the bench. Plus the bar that comes with it is somewhat short, so getting a wide grip is almost out of the question. Perhaps they've improved the design since I had it... but I wouldn't risk it.

The second set looks much stronger and much more sturdy. Otherwise I would side with the group and get a power rack if you're looking at buying equipment. However, why not just get a gym membership??

**infa_red_snd** · 05-15-2006, 11:11 AM

ok well how about these power racks ill give you the link

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...00000&N=100786

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...00000&N=100786

the reason for me not getting a gym membership is because i dont have to time to go because of school and i do not drive

**Bertydale** · 05-15-2006, 11:15 AM

infa_red_snd== First off,what are you trying to accomplish? Are you wanting to really get into bodybuilding or just get into shape of what? I mean you can get a lot done with a set of dumbbells and a swiss ball. It all depends on what your goals are.

**KSA** · 05-15-2006, 11:20 AM

Don't get a smith machine.

Get something like that, freeweights exercises are far better.

http://fitnessfactory.com/Item.aspx?...ine+Power+Rack

**infa_red_snd** · 05-15-2006, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Bertydale

infa_red_snd== First off,what are you trying to accomplish? Are you wanting to really get into bodybuilding or just get into shape of what? I mean you can get a lot done with a set of dumbbells and a swiss ball. It all depends on what your goals are.

no i dont want to bodybuild i just want to get in a nice shape i play basketball and im a dancer you've probably seen me in the sean paul & rihanna videos... i dont want to get too big because i'll look too stiff i juss want a good size this is how i look now... im also attatchin a picture of where i would like to get i think it would be a good size
my stats
170
14.3' arms
11'forearm
36' chest
right calf 16'
left calf 17'
right thigh 22'
left thigh 22.5'
waist 32.1

**KSA** · 05-15-2006, 11:24 AM

What about the Ironmaster package (bench + chin up bar + dips handles,... + the dbells)

WWW.IRONMASTER.COM

**infa_red_snd** · 05-15-2006, 12:17 PM

bump

**MantisShrimp** · 05-15-2006, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by infa_red_snd

you've probably seen me in the sean paul & rihanna videos...

nope

also, power rack

**Squats** · 05-15-2006, 01:54 PM

http://newyorkbarbells.com/92563.html

http://newyorkbarbells.com/59501.html

**failuretogain** · 05-15-2006, 02:40 PM

This All Youll Ever Need To Reach Your Goals And More^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

get a power rack and a ajustable bench to go with it. make sure you get a good powerrack with a dip bar atatchment and a good pull up bar mounted on top

**TeamInzer** · 05-15-2006, 02:45 PM

Did U Post This As A Joke?

**ad$** · 05-15-2006, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by infa_red_snd

im a dancer you've probably seen me in the sean paul & rihanna videos

your joking right? i couldnt give a **** about sean paul but rihanna is ****ing sexy

**AnaerobicAndrew** · 05-15-2006, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by infa_red_snd

ok well how about these power racks ill give you the link

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...00000&N=100786

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...00000&N=100786

the reason for me not getting a gym membership is because i dont have to time to go because of school and i do not drive

These are not power racks.

**Squats** · 05-15-2006, 03:35 PM

they'd be **** racks

**MantisShrimp** · 05-15-2006, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Squats

http://newyorkbarbells.com/92563.html

http://newyorkbarbells.com/59501.html

The rack is a great recommendation but I have the bench, and personally I think it is for ****.

See:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...2&postcount=20

**infa_red_snd** · 05-15-2006, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by TeamInzer

Did U Post This As A Joke?

no i didnt how does this seem like a joke to u

**$AJ** · 05-15-2006, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by infa_red_snd

ok well how about these power racks ill give you the link

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...00000&N=100786

http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/pr...00000&N=100786

the reason for me not getting a gym membership is because i dont have to time to go because of school and i do not drive

those arn't power racks

and buying equpment from http://www.theshoppingchannel.com

L-M-A-O

**Bertydale** · 05-16-2006, 03:15 AM

Whats your price range?

**Zensuji** · 05-16-2006, 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by infa_red_snd

no i dont want to bodybuild i just want to get in a nice shape i play basketball and im a dancer you've probably seen me in the sean paul & rihanna videos... i dont want to get too big because i'll look too stiff i juss want a good size this is how i look now... im also attatchin a picture of where i would like to get i think it would be a good size
my stats
170
14.3' arms
11'forearm
36' chest
right calf 16'
left calf 17'
right thigh 22'
left thigh 22.5'
waist 32.1

you look different in the last picture, must be the lighting

**Zensuji** · 05-16-2006, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by Squats

http://newyorkbarbells.com/92563.html

http://newyorkbarbells.com/59501.html

perfect combo, well done sir

**prickleferret** · 05-16-2006, 04:55 AM

it takes alot of dedication to look like that guy in the third pic you posted. my advice, if you wanna look like him, stick to freeweights, compound exercises, and alot of ab work. i assume that since you claim you are a dancer, that a good part of your cardio could come from that. to be totally cut up like that guy takes cardio and a diet that is very structured. make sure you get all this lined up and be patient and you can eventually attain your goal. nothing comes overnight.

**infa_red_snd** · 05-16-2006, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by prickleferret

it takes alot of dedication to look like that guy in the third pic you posted. my advice, if you wanna look like him, stick to freeweights, compound exercises, and alot of ab work. i assume that since you claim you are a dancer, that a good part of your cardio could come from that. to be totally cut up like that guy takes cardio and a diet that is very structured. make sure you get all this lined up and be patient and you can eventually attain your goal. nothing comes overnight.

well right now w/o no bench or anything just free weights i got some 20s and 30s and abs i do 350

my ab workout consists of
in & outs
seated bicycle
seated crunches
crossed leg situp
scissors
v ups
oblique v ups

monday chest back abs (i do push ups or dumbell presses with my 30s)

tuesday cardio

wed shoulders arms abs

thurs cardio

friday legs back abs

saturday cardio

sunday rest

**infa_red_snd** · 05-16-2006, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by tetsuo

perfect combo, well done sir

seems very expensive lol i wonder if that would fit in my basement

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