The Official Power Rack Thread - August 2010 version

[iPay2Play]

That's definitely one of the best looking BodySolid racks I've seen. I like the Westside spacing in the bench area. That's one thing I wish my Rogue Fortis rack had.

[YellowOnYellow]

Was looking around on amazon and I found this bad boy at $169 shipped. 9 reviews so not too much to go off of. Didn't find anything come up when I searched this thread. What do you guys think? Currently have a golds gym xrs 20 set up. Sad...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N4...5ML&ref=plSrch

[Farley1324]

Was looking around on amazon and I found this bad boy at $169 shipped. 9 reviews so not too much to go off of. Didn't find anything come up when I searched this thread. What do you guys think? Currently have a golds gym xrs 20 set up. Sad...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N4...5ML&ref=plSrch

Who makes these things? Who approves the marketing images? 135 lb partial squat outside the cage with back facing the pegs...what in the actual **** are they doing

*And the pegs appear too high to have even been used to make that supposed photo lol

[YellowOnYellow]

Who makes these things? Who approves the marketing images? 135 lb partial squat outside the cage with back facing the pegs...what in the actual **** are they doing

*And the pegs appear too high to have even been used to make that supposed photo lol

Save on marketing to get a lower price for the consumer. But bad marketing aside, should I even consider this, or just keep waiting?

[bisonp]

Was looking around on amazon and I found this bad boy at $169 shipped. 9 reviews so not too much to go off of. Didn't find anything come up when I searched this thread. What do you guys think? Currently have a golds gym xrs 20 set up. Sad...

Price is at $299 now. Wonder if that was a mistake.

[Cleveland33]

I wanted to let everyone know, Titan Fitness is having a giveaway contest for the new X3 Flat Foot Rack. The link to that thread is here:

h t t p://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=173595631&pagenumber=

Simply post there to enter. This contest is only lasting for the next 24 HOURS!

Looks good - but I think you should add an offset lower rear cross member - that would make a real nice addition.

[murphyreedus]

Looks good - but I think you should add an offset lower rear cross member - that would make a real nice addition.

Like what Dynamic does with their Titan (no relation) and Gladiator racks? It doubles as the base for the plate storage uprights.

[Cleveland33]

Like what Dynamic does with their Titan (no relation) and Gladiator racks? It doubles as the base for the plate storage uprights.

sure, as long as it doesn't only come with plate storage

[Sh724]

What happened to BeTitanFit?

His promo thread for the free rack disappeared and so did all of his post...

Was really hoping i could try it out, sigh

[Hallowedlunch]

Body Solid's new rack looks pretty similar to the Dynamic.

[Stasher1]

What happened to BeTitanFit?

His promo thread for the free rack disappeared and so did all of his post...

Was really hoping i could try it out, sigh

Hanging around to offer product support and answer questions is one thing. Using the forum for the sole purpose of free advertising and/or blatant spamming is something else entirely. It's also entirely possible that BB.com requires approval before anyone can run contests, raffles, drawings, etc.

I honestly don't care enough to search for the answer.

[murphyreedus]

Hanging around to offer product support and answer questions is one thing. Using the forum for the sole purpose of free advertising and/or blatant spamming is something else entirely. It's also entirely possible that BB.com requires approval before anyone can run contests, raffles, drawings, etc.

I honestly don't care enough to search for the answer.

The silly thing is that they could have just done the giveaway raffle on their website and sent out an email to their mailing list. It would have ended up posted here in short order anyway, and probably without violating any forum rules or getting all of their helpful posts nuked with everything else. Oh well.

Body Solid's new rack looks pretty similar to the Dynamic.

I did see that one. It looks pretty nice for the money, especially with the swing-in safeties. Seems like they should have offset the lower crossmember a little more though. I know that it's thin and that you could just lift off of the other side, but why put it flush with the uprights?

[Cleveland33]

The silly thing is that they could have just done the giveaway raffle on their website and sent out an email to their mailing list. It would have ended up posted here in short order anyway, and probably without violating any forum rules or getting all of their helpful posts nuked with everything else. Oh well.

That wasn't the issue as it was done here last year. The mods probably took issue with the manner in which he was posting.

[chadsalt]

I did see that one. It looks pretty nice for the money, especially with the swing-in safeties. Seems like they should have offset the lower crossmember a little more though. I know that it's thin and that you could just lift off of the other side, but why put it flush with the uprights?

For the looks of it, with all the holes you could get some bolts and move it anywhere you wanted on the bottom rails.

[weisgarb]

Like what Dynamic does with their Titan (no relation) and Gladiator racks? It doubles as the base for the plate storage uprights.

It's a bad, not to mention lazy, design. All Dynamic's Gladiator and Titan lines use the same 2x3 or 3x3 bases regardless of whether you get plate storage. You could argue it makes it easier to add storage later as you won't have to swap out the base, but what if you just want an ordinary 4-post rack? You're stuck with a giant base that does nothing but eat up floor real estate. Their gladiator/titan 4-post racks are 79" deep. That's 2.5 feet longer than Rogue's comparable RML-390F, and 1.5 feet longer than a Legend Performance rack with plate storage.

I'm not sure why anyone would actually want a rack like this. Unless you live close to DF headquarters and can get a really good deal, you're better off going with a competitor. Their racks with storage, on the other hand, look good.

[bisonp]

I did see that one. It looks pretty nice for the money, especially with the swing-in safeties. Seems like they should have offset the lower crossmember a little more though. I know that it's thin and that you could just lift off of the other side, but why put it flush with the uprights?

I'm guessing it's because that's where the existing bolts are.

I like the swing-in safeties, but doesn't the SPR1000 seem a bit spendy for what is presumably a Chinese rack? Can get a Rogue RML-390F with straps for less.

[Cleveland33]

It's a bad, not to mention lazy, design. All Dynamic's Gladiator and Titan lines use the same 2x3 or 3x3 bases regardless of whether you get plate storage. You could argue it makes it easier to add storage later as you won't have to swap out the base, but what if you just want an ordinary 4-post rack? You're stuck with a giant base that does nothing but eat up floor real estate. Their gladiator/titan 4-post racks are 79" deep. That's 2.5 feet longer than Rogue's comparable RML-390F, and 1.5 feet longer than a Legend Performance rack with plate storage.

I'm not sure why anyone would actually want a rack like this. Unless you live close to DF headquarters and can get a really good deal, you're better off going with a competitor. Their racks with storage, on the other hand, look good.

because if you want a four post rack that doesn't need to be bolted down you want a lower rear cross-member to prevent the rack from splaying. If it's not offset it can get in the way.

[Farley1324]

because if you want a four post rack that doesn't need to be bolted down you want a lower rear cross-member to prevent the rack from splaying. If it's not offset it can get in the way.

This is true. I got the optional stabilizer (lower rear crossbeam) on my 4 post Rogue so I wouldn't have to bolt it down, and it does get in the way. It blocks benches from sliding as deep into the rack as I would like. My adjustable bench with the feet by the head side (lol) that stick way out, no way you can get it far enough into the rack to use it as a flat bench because that lower rear cross member blocks it (it's directly between the uprights)

[murphyreedus]

I'm guessing it's because that's where the existing bolts are.

For the looks of it, with all the holes you could get some bolts and move it anywhere you wanted on the bottom rails.

Agreed - you could pick up 4 more bolts and some washers to replace the thickness of the gussets, but it's something that they could have done from the get-go.

[murphyreedus]

It's a bad, not to mention lazy, design. All Dynamic's Gladiator and Titan lines use the same 2x3 or 3x3 bases regardless of whether you get plate storage. You could argue it makes it easier to add storage later as you won't have to swap out the base, but what if you just want an ordinary 4-post rack? You're stuck with a giant base that does nothing but eat up floor real estate. Their gladiator/titan 4-post racks are 79" deep. That's 2.5 feet longer than Rogue's comparable RML-390F, and 1.5 feet longer than a Legend Performance rack with plate storage.

I'm not sure why anyone would actually want a rack like this. Unless you live close to DF headquarters and can get a really good deal, you're better off going with a competitor. Their racks with storage, on the other hand, look good.

All of my previous dealings with Dynamic suggest to me that they don't really do "small". Their target market isn't really space-conscious people with home gyms, though.

[weisgarb]

because if you want a four post rack that doesn't need to be bolted down you want a lower rear cross-member to prevent the rack from splaying. If it's not offset it can get in the way.

I understand having a lower cross member--I'm questioning the decision to add an extra 2.5 feet of depth because DF uses the same base regardless of whether you have plate storage.

[weisgarb]

All of my previous dealings with Dynamic suggest to me that they don't really do "small". Their target market isn't really space-conscious people with home gyms, though.

I agree. They definitely cater to commercial customers, although even then I think their 3x3 Titan line is bigger than it needs to be.

They offer two 80" tall 2x3 racks that are targeted at the homeowner, but I doubt they sell many units. They've been pushing the Westside stuff a lot recently, and given the retail price on those units, I can see why.

[Cleveland33]

I understand having a lower cross member--I'm questioning the decision to add an extra 2.5 feet of depth because DF uses the same base regardless of whether you have plate storage.

I wish mine was offset that much, I only have a few inches but I think it would be nice to have that much room. Besides, if they offer weight storage than yea, keep a universal base - fewer components for inventory.

[nilaszewski]

I have a Rogue 390-F monster lite rack. It's a great rack and I really don't need a new rack but I keep finding myself wanting a Legend rack instead. I wish the Rogue came in color options and had numbered posts. Also the Rogue landmine attachment is crap compared to the Legend. I like the weight storage on the Legend also. But I have tons of accessories I got for the Rogue rack and I think I'll lose a few hundred trying to sell it, so I'm noT sure what..... Decisions decisions! I have the mono lift form Mech, front spotter arms, dip attachment, custom pull up bars, landmine, and just got index chin from Mech, but these can go on another rack.

I think eventually I'll sell it because I'm weird! The Legend won't do anything this one does expect look nicer And keep my lazy but from walking to get plates!

What do you think of this rack? Worth the $$$?

ht t p s://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/spo/6004637056.html

[jonflowers88]

I'm looking to build something like a sumo cage but I need to it be storable (wife's orders). Any suggestions? I believe I also posted this on another thread, so please bare with me. I'm just curious. My idea is to cut the posts at 60" and the base at 30"x30" with another 30" post across the back for stability.

[Cleveland33]

What do you think of this rack? Worth the $$$?

ht t p s://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/spo/6004637056.html

it's not a steal but that looks like a pretty good price for that rack to me. Check the Legendary thread though, not sure what they go for new anymore.

[nilaszewski]

it's not a steal but that looks like a pretty good price for that rack to me. Check the Legendary thread though, not sure what they go for new anymore.

Not a lot out there, ill see what I can find out.

[Cleveland33]

Not a lot out there, ill see what I can find out.

There is a thread dedicated to Legend equipment - people in there have this rack and will tell you how the pricing is. The rack itself is great, I think it is probably a pretty good deal.

[RemainDieHard]

What do you think of this rack? Worth the $$$?

ht t p s://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/spo/6004637056.html

it's not a steal but that looks like a pretty good price for that rack to me. Check the Legendary thread though, not sure what they go for new anymore.

Ironcompany.com should be an accurate price new and I think it includes freight. I bought the Legend bench direct and it was a little cheaper but not by much; nearly the same.

[nilaszewski]

Ironcompany.com should be an accurate price new and I think it includes freight. I bought the Legend bench direct and it was a little cheaper but not by much; nearly the same.

thank you very much for the link that helps a lot. I also did post in the legendary thread, just learning all the lingo on here