I'm lookin' for a sweet as' power rack - Ausbb

PowerBuilder · 13-12-2009, 05:59 PM

Hey,

I"m starting to look into building a home gym. Does anybody know of a business that sells power racks with holes that are less than a few inches apart ? i've seen racks with holes about 1-2 cm's apart & would really like somethin' like that.

Idea's?

Oli · 13-12-2009, 06:06 PM

**** man, I found a fully welded commercial rack in queensland for $350 buy now:

Commercial Power Rack - eBay Multistation Gym Machines, Machines, Exercise, Fitness, Sport. (end time 22-Dec-09 09:45:05 AEDST)

get it quick!

Oli · 13-12-2009, 06:09 PM

And in answer to your question:

Toronto Barbell does them with 0.5" spacing, but they're very expensive ($1300 with no extras) and there's a 6 month turnaround.

You really don't need those though - you basically need one around benching height, and thats about it.

I'd recommend the muscle motion or powertec racks (get the packages if you're after a complete home gym).

eaglebay · 13-12-2009, 06:17 PM

The muscle motion racks from gym direct look great, Ive got one travelling across the nullarbor as we speak.

Im with Oliver on the spacing, you can always put something under the bench (chipboard, another rubber mat etc) to bring the height up a little if the standard spacing is not perfect

Oli · 13-12-2009, 06:20 PM

Man, I'm ****ing watching that full commercial calgym power rack just sitting there at $350. Its driving me insane. The thing is FULLY WELDED!

eaglebay · 13-12-2009, 06:24 PM

Definatly a bargain! Shipping would not be an option though

Oli · 13-12-2009, 06:31 PM

Powerbuilder's in brisbane I'm pretty sure.

I have my own fully welded rack. My mate and I roadtripped to sydney in his ute to pick it up. Totally worth it

Edit: Powerbuilder, the guy will also offer you a bar and $80kg of weights at an additional cost. I can also hook you up with a commercial quality flatbench once you've got it, also in queensland.

**The Hulk** · 13-12-2009, 08:18 PM

You could always use a hole saw and drill out some extra holes in between the existing holes around the areas you need them.
Probably just at the top/bottom of your bench press and top of squat.

PowerBuilder · 14-12-2009, 09:31 AM

Sorry to say Oli', but i'm in Tassie. I've looked at the powerrac brand & their cages look the shiz

once i move into a more....home gym friendly place, that's when I'll get to really rock & roll with the treadmil, medicine ball AND weights!!

Oli · 14-12-2009, 10:06 AM

ah, sorry then mate!

well then its pretty much a choice between the muscle motion and powertec set up, personally I'd go the powertec.

If I were you I'd get onto samsfitness and order a powertec and ironmaster bench ($1250), and order the 215kg olympic rubber coated barbell set from gymandfitness upgrading the bar to a heavy duty one with a 1500 lb capacity and getting 25kg rather than 20kg discs.

13-12-2009, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
PowerBuilder Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 2,161	I'm lookin' for a sweet as' power rack Hey, I"m starting to look into building a home gym. Does anybody know of a business that sells power racks with holes that are less than a few inches apart ? i've seen racks with holes about 1-2 cm's apart & would really like somethin' like that. Idea's? __________________ Mobility/Flexibility - Strength - Conditioning. These 3 things are paramount to any training program no matter who you are. - Jim Wendler

13-12-2009, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oli Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 3,000	**** man, I found a fully welded commercial rack in queensland for $350 buy now: Commercial Power Rack - eBay Multistation Gym Machines, Machines, Exercise, Fitness, Sport. (end time 22-Dec-09 09:45:05 AEDST) get it quick! __________________ 5/3/1 Crew.

13-12-2009, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oli Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 3,000	And in answer to your question: Toronto Barbell does them with 0.5" spacing, but they're very expensive ($1300 with no extras) and there's a 6 month turnaround. You really don't need those though - you basically need one around benching height, and thats about it. I'd recommend the muscle motion or powertec racks (get the packages if you're after a complete home gym). __________________ 5/3/1 Crew.

13-12-2009, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oli Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 3,000	Man, I'm ****ing watching that full commercial calgym power rack just sitting there at $350. Its driving me insane. The thing is FULLY WELDED! __________________ 5/3/1 Crew.

13-12-2009, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oli Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 3,000	Powerbuilder's in brisbane I'm pretty sure. I have my own fully welded rack. My mate and I roadtripped to sydney in his ute to pick it up. Totally worth it Edit: Powerbuilder, the guy will also offer you a bar and $80kg of weights at an additional cost. I can also hook you up with a commercial quality flatbench once you've got it, also in queensland. __________________ 5/3/1 Crew. Last edited by Oli; 13-12-2009 at 06:37 PM.

13-12-2009, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
eaglebay Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Perth Gender: Posts: 862	The muscle motion racks from gym direct look great, Ive got one travelling across the nullarbor as we speak. Im with Oliver on the spacing, you can always put something under the bench (chipboard, another rubber mat etc) to bring the height up a little if the standard spacing is not perfect

13-12-2009, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
eaglebay Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Perth Gender: Posts: 862	Definatly a bargain! Shipping would not be an option though

13-12-2009, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
The Hulk Active Member Site Advertiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney Gender: Posts: 2,092	You could always use a hole saw and drill out some extra holes in between the existing holes around the areas you need them. Probably just at the top/bottom of your bench press and top of squat.

14-12-2009, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
PowerBuilder Active Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Gender: Posts: 2,161	Sorry to say Oli', but i'm in Tassie. I've looked at the powerrac brand & their cages look the shiz once i move into a more....home gym friendly place, that's when I'll get to really rock & roll with the treadmil, medicine ball AND weights!! __________________ Mobility/Flexibility - Strength - Conditioning. These 3 things are paramount to any training program no matter who you are. - Jim Wendler

14-12-2009, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Oli Active Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 3,000	ah, sorry then mate! well then its pretty much a choice between the muscle motion and powertec set up, personally I'd go the powertec. If I were you I'd get onto samsfitness and order a powertec and ironmaster bench ($1250), and order the 215kg olympic rubber coated barbell set from gymandfitness upgrading the bar to a heavy duty one with a 1500 lb capacity and getting 25kg rather than 20kg discs. __________________ 5/3/1 Crew.