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Jayv24

Posted: Oct 20 2007, 11:25 PM

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Does this look like a good piece of equipment for home use?

I'm thinking of buying this once my gym membership expires.

I already have about 500 lbs in Olympic Plates, plus a 7 ft. Chrome Bar.....so the only thing i'd need to do is assemble it.

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ANIMAL333

Posted: Oct 20 2007, 11:29 PM

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What's wrong with keeping your gym membership? It sounds like you already have alot of equipment, but what about dumbbells, a squat rack, and all the other things a gym has to offer.

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Jayv24

Posted: Oct 20 2007, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE (ANIMAL333 @ Oct 20 2007, 11:29 PM)

What's wrong with keeping your gym membership? It sounds like you already have alot of equipment, but what about dumbbells, a squat rack, and all the other things a gym has to offer.

Youre absolutely right.

Well, its just that this Gym blows. they have great equipment but its always PACKED. i mean jam packed. and Hot.

im usually there for a min of 2 hrs because of waiting on people to hurry their asses along. Plus it has a pool and daycare...so the usual crowds of old men and screaming kids annoy me.

The gym is very close. Thats why i chose it. The next closest gym to that is Bally's...which is smaller and also packed...and its about double the distance to Worlds.

i dunno, im looking to avoid the crowds and get it done in half the time.

I know a gym would have more to offer...but for the price of this thing and comfort of home, im contemplating.

i just dont know anyone who owns a free-weight cage to even ask what they think of this thing....

PotentiallyFatal

Posted: Oct 21 2007, 03:48 AM

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I would just get a real power cage...

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willpiazza31

Posted: Oct 21 2007, 09:10 AM

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It looks like a piece of shit.

Get a power cage, a real one.

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typeRob

Posted: Oct 21 2007, 09:14 AM

Silly noob, gears are for bigs!

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QUOTE (Jayv24 @ Oct 20 2007, 11:59 PM)

i dunno, im looking to avoid the crowds and get it done in half the time.

I know a gym would have more to offer...but for the price of this thing and comfort of home, im contemplating.

just remember, in most cases you get what you pay for.
i would just change your schedule around so you can hit the gym when its not as busy. for example, wake up earlier so you can go before work or school or whatever the hell you do.

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Posted: Oct 21 2007, 10:30 AM

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Absolute crap.

I'd say this is one of the best power racks out there right now but it does cost
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/d...cid=167&pid=681

If you want to save some change but still want a good quality rack check out nybb
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Posted: Oct 22 2007, 02:02 PM

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you should just do what me and Big_Ben did. Get a real squat cage and an adjustable bench. You can do all your lifts with just that. It has attachments for lat pulls, seated floor rows, and just add the db's and your set dude.

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Jayv24

Posted: Oct 23 2007, 08:05 AM

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QUOTE (Jason2459 @ Oct 21 2007, 10:30 AM)

Prices aint bad...

but they'd probably Rape me on the shipping costs.

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Posted: Oct 23 2007, 08:14 AM

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QUOTE (Jayv24 @ Oct 23 2007, 08:05 AM)

QUOTE (Jason2459 @ Oct 21 2007, 10:30 AM)

Prices aint bad...

but they'd probably Rape me on the shipping costs.

Check out Jason's 2nd link...the NY barbell one. It says "free freight" on it.

Love the new sig too bro. Lookin ripped in the avy too, just wish it didn't look like you're naked.

EDIT: Actually some are "plus freight" and some are "free freight" like this one: http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/92563gra.html

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Big_Ben

Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:05 AM

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For $230 doesn't look too bad....mine was like $600. Theres a dip station on the opposite side, and elbow slings you can't really see hooked on the pullup bar.

Actually I wish I'd gotten the Smith Machine set up, little safer if you don't have a spot.

The wood paneled wall is lined with plates!!!

I love working out from home, kinda miss the gym atmosphere but I get to rock out my own music without headphones on my head and get to grunt/yell as loud as I want without any looks!! Then I walk upstairs and make my shake, take a shower and eat!!

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Posted: Oct 23 2007, 11:12 AM

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I can't wait to get a house so I can build a badass SFW dungeon in the garage/basement.

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Will109090

Posted: Oct 23 2007, 12:58 PM

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I don't think I could workout at home.

I like the gym atmosphere too much.

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Posted: Oct 23 2007, 01:30 PM

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ive done both, i got really, really, sick of changing shit around on my home gym. I didnt like my adjustable DB, they just didnt feel right. ill stick to the gym..

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Posted: Oct 23 2007, 01:32 PM

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It's also far too easy to slack off and miss workouts having a home gym.

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Posted: Oct 23 2007, 01:34 PM

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Go to power systems.com They have real reasonable rates on power racks.

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