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    They are not as versatile or safe as a set of...

    They are not as versatile or safe as a set of fixed dumbbells, Powerblocks or Ironmasters. Both the thickness and the length of the handles can be limiting for some things. But having said that, as...
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    I like having a variety; however keep in mind...

    I like having a variety; however keep in mind that depending on the height of your lat machine, some of the offset bars could possibly top out limiting your range of motion at the top.
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    Hung from above as he has it (reverse band...

    Hung from above as he has it (reverse band presses), the bands reduce the resistance progressively as the bar is lowered. Momentum is also altered when you reverse direction, try to explode from the...
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    Great for variety, lockout work, different ranges...

    Great for variety, lockout work, different ranges of motion, helps with sticking points, and you adapt to holding more weight in your hands. Also something that most people have a hard time...
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    Personal preference, but of these two I'd...

    Personal preference, but of these two I'd definitely go with the f320 for the following reasons:


    1. The f320's weight load capacity (1000 lbs according to what people have claimed on here)...
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    The best deal I've found is to do seated calf...

    The best deal I've found is to do seated calf raises with a barbell on your lap. You can pad the bar for comfort, and put a block under your feet. I've used the regular bar pads for this, but have...
  • Either Iron Woody's "Woody Bands" or the...

    Either Iron Woody's "Woody Bands" or the Jumpstretch Flex bands can be used for band sprints. Here are a couple of band resisted sprinting videos that Iron Woody links to from their site:
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    It sounds like you may have grabbed a squat bar. ...

    It sounds like you may have grabbed a squat bar. Most places don't have an actual "squat bar", but they are 8' long, 1 1/4 inch diameter, and weigh 55 pounds.
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    Which powerlifting organization will you be...

    Which powerlifting organization will you be competing in, because they all have equipment guidelines for what they allow. For example, what manufacturers, styles and materials they allow, # of...
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    I've also seen other online stores claiming the...

    I've also seen other online stores claiming the 2.5" tubing, some using the exact same wording as we've seen here. Which could mean that different stores could have gotten incorrect info directly...
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    Promaxima has some really nice equipment. Keep...

    Promaxima has some really nice equipment. Keep the 96" height in mind depending how tall your ceiling might be. Most home racks are at least a foot shorter. I like those parallel chin bars.
  • Their 2.5" j-hooks fit on Powertec's power rack,...

    Their 2.5" j-hooks fit on Powertec's power rack, with the same amount of play as the original parts. I was also looking at them for my Powertec rack. At first when I called NYBB, the lady who...
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    They may also have a designated "for sale"...

    They may also have a designated "for sale" section for your gear in one of your local powerlifting forums, especially since you're from Michigan where there's plenty of powerlifting going on up...
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    They're a luxury mostly in addition to...

    They're a luxury mostly in addition to freeweight/bodyweight exercises, but I like having it for variety. In addition to the various lat and triceps movements, some other things I've been doing with...
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    I'm not all that familiar with what happened...

    I'm not all that familiar with what happened then, and was wondering what kind of things were lied about. However as far as the current status of Lamar, both he and his products, as well as some...
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    My Powertec rack (w/o lat tower) measures 51"...

    My Powertec rack (w/o lat tower) measures 51" front to back. A couple things you should anticipate though, is the length of bench you'll be using as well as allowing room for your feet positioning...
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    http://newyorkbarbells.com/0320.html...

    http://newyorkbarbells.com/0320.html
    http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Spotting-Stand-pr-98.html

    I have the power hooks myself, although most of the time I just grab the dumbbells and haven't been...
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    Legend, Samson, Nautilus, and Nebula make 8' and...

    Legend, Samson, Nautilus, and Nebula make 8' and 9' racks (commercial though). I think NYBB/TDS also has an 8' rack.

    http://www.legendfitness.com/details/3221.html...
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    Well, it's the same way on my rack. They...

    Well, it's the same way on my rack. They advertise it as 2.5" tubing; however the tubing actually measures 2 3/8 inch while the inside dimension of the attachments are 2.5". There are also 1 1/8"...
  • Yes, you can easily turn the handles around and...

    Yes, you can easily turn the handles around and bolt them inside with the existing holes.
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