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Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 7:58 AM ( #1 )

First of all, I want to say happy new year to all :D

I am planning on getting a cheap squat rack, so I can get rid of any excuses of not doing proper squats..

The problem, is space and money, both are limited. So I am not looking for something fancy.. just something where I can place a bar high enough basically..

I found few of them, and I need some input from you guys...
They all have much higher maximum that I can reach anytime soon...

1st: http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/multi_press_racks/kettler_weight_bar_rest_squat_rack/8794_p.html

2nd: http://www.fitness-superstore.co.uk/multi_press_racks/marcy_sr50_squat_rack_/3331_p.html

3rd: http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/store/product.asp?pf%5Fid=Bodymax%5FCF358%5FSquat%5FRack&dept%5Fid=27

4th: http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/store/product.asp?pf%5Fid=Bodymax%5FSquat%5FRack&dept%5Fid=207

I have about a week before I decide, but the sooner the better of course

Also on a side note, is there any advantage having rubber weights than cast iron weights? and also, what's the difference between standard weights and the olympic weigths? the hole size??

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RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 8:38 AM ( #2 )

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Also on a side note, is there any advantage having rubber weights than cast iron weights? and also, what's the difference between standard weights and the olympic weigths? the hole size??

Yes, the difference is the hole size...

And on your choices of weight benches.. definitely not the first one... and I'd say the best two option are 2 and 3... and 3 is quite a bit cheaper, but has a max cap. of 60 lbs less than option 2...

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RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 8:57 AM ( #3 )

Most of the iron plates don't have wholes around the edge of the plates like the rubber ones do.. the advantage to the rubber plates is you can do other exercises a lot easier with just the plates..like, front raises, shrugs, farmer walks etc.. Plus, if you keep them in the house.. they're a little easier on the furniture if you accidentally bump something and a little less likely to scuff furniture..

There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important thing

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RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 10:12 AM ( #4 )

ORIGINAL: toolman4052

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Also on a side note, is there any advantage having rubber weights than cast iron weights? and also, what's the difference between standard weights and the olympic weigths? the hole size??

Yes, the difference is the hole size...

And on your choices of weight benches.. definitely not the first one... and I'd say the best two option are 2 and 3... and 3 is quite a bit cheaper, but has a max cap. of 60 lbs less than option 2...

I can get the 3rd one from somewhere else for about the same price as #2, so i guess a toss up between those two

thanks :d

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RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 12:05 PM ( #5 )

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ORIGINAL: toolman4052

ORIGINAL: existent

Also on a side note, is there any advantage having rubber weights than cast iron weights? and also, what's the difference between standard weights and the olympic weigths? the hole size??

Yes, the difference is the hole size...

And on your choices of weight benches.. definitely not the first one... and I'd say the best two option are 2 and 3... and 3 is quite a bit cheaper, but has a max cap. of 60 lbs less than option 2...

I can get the 3rd one from somewhere else for about the same price as #2, so i guess a toss up between those two

thanks :d

ur welcome... and those two are both nice... you need to think tho, you MAY get stronger faster than you think, so if I were you I'd get the 3rd choice...

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RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 3:50 PM ( #6 )

ORIGINAL: toolman4052

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ORIGINAL: toolman4052

ORIGINAL: existent

Also on a side note, is there any advantage having rubber weights than cast iron weights? and also, what's the difference between standard weights and the olympic weigths? the hole size??

Yes, the difference is the hole size...

And on your choices of weight benches.. definitely not the first one... and I'd say the best two option are 2 and 3... and 3 is quite a bit cheaper, but has a max cap. of 60 lbs less than option 2...

Soccerking3000 Total Posts : 1791 Reward points : 10 Joined: 7/11/2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 4:59 PM ( #7 ) why is the weight capacity so low?
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NBSFighter Total Posts : 1589 Reward points : 11 Joined: 11/20/2007 Location: NC Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 7:37 PM ( #8 ) cheaper equipment = cheaper parts = breaks easier
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Soccerking3000 Total Posts : 1791 Reward points : 10 Joined: 7/11/2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Squat Racks - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 11:59 PM ( #9 ) i fgured this much but really only 250 pounds? what is it made out of? tin foil?
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toolman4052 Total Posts : 2026 Reward points : 10 Joined: 8/12/2006 Location: Russellville AR Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Squat Racks - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 12:09 AM ( #10 ) ORIGINAL: Soccerking3000 what is it made out of? tin foil? lmao.... Mine have always held more than say, sometimes over 100 lbs more with no problem... They just make the "max" ultra low so there's nearly no chance it will break at that weight so they wont get sued...
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RE: Squat Racks - Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:16 AM ( #11 )

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what is it made out of? tin foil?

lmao.... Mine have always held more than say, sometimes over 100 lbs more with no problem... They just make the "max" ultra low so there's nearly no chance it will break at that weight so they wont get sued...

that's probably the way they do it..

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Jrrcsava1 Total Posts : 137 Reward points : 10 Joined: 11/17/2005 Location: Northern VA Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Squat Racks - Saturday, March 01, 2008 5:22 PM ( #12 ) the last link is the ones we had at my highschool. i loved them and am yet to find one that i like better. Go with the last one
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quickfinch Total Posts : 237 Reward points : 10 Joined: 3/15/2007 Location: UK Status: offline	Reply to message Message Options RE: Squat Racks - Sunday, March 02, 2008 1:51 AM ( #13 ) I ordered from fitness superstore and they sent the wrong bench, it took ages to replace because most of their stock comes from the states. Their staff were pretty unhelpful too.
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RE: Squat Racks - Sunday, March 02, 2008 4:39 AM ( #14 )

When I've looked up power racks I've always looked at the max load. 250lbs max load? Are you serious? My standard $200AU bench which I shouldn't even be doing Squats on can take 350lbs.

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