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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Cheers Maxy for a really helpful post! There are so many programs out there it's overwhelming for a beginner, so glad I found Starting Strength, it's perfect for my needs right now (i'm a nursing student so the medical terminology suits me too). Now if I can get a half-decent rack and bench i'll...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Cheers for responding to questions from a few pages back. I have seen several people (including here on AusBB) recommend rubber flooring for under a rack. At least one recommendation to use horse trailer mat. Starting Strength by Rippetoe i think recommends both plywood then rubber mat on top...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    so... any other newbies taking the plunge actually sucessfully bought anything from GymDirect? I emailed them 3 weeks ago with a couple of questions on the racks and wanting a shipping quote and have gotten zero response. Emailed again a few days ago, still nothing.
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Glad to have a couple of other newbies looking at racks on this thread as well as all the experts! Robbiejuve when you say #3 package deal you're referring to the GymDirect site, right? 3 Package Deal _ Power Rack + FIBEV flat incline bench + Olympic bar + 80kg Olympic weights $1095 I'm...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    I almost wish space was an issue for me so my mind was made up for me haha Gazer99 not sure how close you are to a purchase but if you want to post any details of what you go for/who with/how much etc i'd appreciate it. I will do the same for any other newbie's arriving at this thread. Cheers.
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Cheers, seems to be the consensus, my only hesitation is the standard vs the commercial really (and then navigating the bewildering add-ons and upgrade options)...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Thanks for the tip but I'm in Lismore, northern NSW, guessing the nearest PTC is Brisbane. Not sure if anywhere local would have the MM racks, will look around I guess.
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    As a beginner I'm looking at the package deals as I kind of need everything. The GymDirect packages offer an upgrade from a 700lb bar to a '1500lbs rated brass bushing heavy duty olympic bar' for $50. Worth it?
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    I think I am well and truly sold on the power rack over the squat rack, even though as pointed out the squat rack will serve my purposes as a beginner. Would rather buy a piece of equipment now that will fill my needs for the future also. Hadn't looked closely at the benches, now I see that...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Thanks for those thoughts guys, have been reading through the numerous power rack threads here and looking very seriously at getting one now. A couple more newbie questions in the meantime: Space is no issue for me in my double garage (except height may be a little tight, looking at potentially...
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    Newbie intro/questions on squat/power racks

    Hi folks, First post here on the forums. I'm a 30 yr old guy, been training martial arts for years and supplemented training at home with a bit of kettlebells, body weight stuff, and in the past year some basic barbell workouts with a friend's barbell and bench. Have decided to take the plunge...
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