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Any opinions on Fray Fitness as a brand and specifically, this FHR4 half rack? When you add in all of the included attachments, it looks like a great value - about $750. A similar half rack from REP...

*EDIT: I posted that the Rep DBs didn't fit on the Rep DB Rack. I made a mistake when putting the DB rack together. I caught it thanks to the picture posted below by RestoringTally. The back shelves...

I'll be buying a bar and bumper plates also. Again, I don't really care about the cost as long as the value is there. Any recommendation for a bar and bumper plates. Anything in particular that I...

I'm 42 years old, 178 lbs, and I've been working out consistently for about 8 months. Not even sure what I squat, but my bench is around 215. I don't really know how to do anything correctly, and I'm...

Right now, I’ll be doing deadlifts, squats, RDLs, bench, shrugs, but I’m sure I’ll change up my lifts overtime. I workout by myself and would say I’m somewhat prone to injury, so safety is a...

Can someone help me understand the pros and cons of having a squat rack vs a squat stand? Obviously the stand is cheaper and has a smaller footprint. Is the rack safer? Are there some lifts that I'm...

I've never used the ironmasters and Powerblocks. How much abuse will they take. For example, if I habitually drop them, etc. at the end of a workout, will they hold up to that the same way a fixed DB...

Good point. It looks like solid tiles on a solid foundation. Also, I'm not very strong. I've been working out with an Inspire FT2 functional trainer for about the last 8 months. Prior to that, I...

Cool. So I see some people build or buy platforms. You don't think I need anything like that?

I feel the same way sometimes. Here's a couple things that I've changed and that have been suggested to me:

Diet: My philosophy on eating has always been to eat healthy foods and eat lots of...

I'm about to pull the trigger on the REP PR-5000 V2 Power Rack and about 300 lbs of bumper plates. I can't bolt it to the floor, so I'm also getting the Front Extensions. It's going on a tile floor....

You're exactly right.

REP got some dumbbells in stock recently. I wasn't able to get it as a set, but I was able to order urethane DB 25, 40, 45, and 50 lbs off their website. I guess I'll just...

So, similar situation. I emailed when they were in stock and got the email below from Maria. We exchanged some emails that day, I gave her my address and phone number, told her that I wanted the...

Don't know a thing about the CXT-200. I've had the FT2 for about 10 months. My biggest regret is not getting it with the extra weight stack. I know you said the smith bar wasn't a big selling point...

A few months ago I spoke with a lady from REP fitness about ordering a 0-50 Urethane DB set and a DB rack. She said they had the items I wanted in stock, requested some information from me, and...

Thanks for the tip. Just curious, is there any reason that you decided to do the bar with a chain running from end to end as opposed to a bar with the hook in the middle? I've seen people on youtube...

Yes, I've had huge improvements with my cholesterol. My bad cholesterol is now within the normal range. My good cholesterol was still a little low last time I checked it. I've been on track for a...

I like those Rep ones. I think those with the red three tier rack is my new front runner. Thanks!

I don't know why, but I've never done bent over rows with the smith machine. I don't really like doing cable rows on the Ft2, so I'm going to try to do bent over rows instead.

Thanks for the tip. I've tried some different things with the adjustable bench and leg rollers, but the bar is too low. I can't get a full extension with my arms - and I'm only 5'9" - if I'm sitting...