Hi Guys,
I want to replace the standard bench and bar setup with a power rack so i can do chins and squats all in the same place. I'm thinking of buying one around the $500 mark.
Hi,
You mentioned that you want a power rack, however, none of the racks you referred to are actually full power racks.
The Powertec rack from Sams is a good rack,
out of the 3 you referred to, it would probably be the best buy for your $500 if you just want it for chins and squats.
I see the Gym Direct products every day, since I work there, so can let you know what I think of them.
If you want to do some pulley work too, I would go for the
Half Rack with high low pulley before the
TR74R Multi Rack, Squat Rack, Bench press, Lat Pulldown, Seated row, Adjustable height pulley system
It all depends on what you want to use the rack for, the
TR74R Multi Rack, Squat Rack, Bench press, Lat Pulldown, Seated row, Adjustable height pulley system has an adjustable height pulley so is good for alot of single arm cable exercises, if that's what you want to do.
For a bit of a combination of all, this light duty power rack is good:
BPR02 Power Rack with High Low Pulley
Or, a good rack for just bench press and squats:
BSSREX Safety Squat Rack
Remember, you get a 10% discount off these Gym Direct prices as a AUSBB member.
If you can go a little over $500, you would have a few better options.
The
MMPR Power Rack is $535 after discount.
Or, you could always pick up some good quality 2nd hand equipment if you are patient.
Good luck