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Been trailing through prior posts here and elsewhere. Really useful, but thought I would start a new (and first) post to see if I could help narrow down my options/get some advice.
Had a year off lifting for health issues, but now want to get back into it. Fed up with the crowded gyms so decided I want a home gym.
Have been hoping to pick something up 2nd hand now, but lack of wheels has been causing me problems getting one local.
Little Bloke Fitness have recommended me:
360 STRENGTH HEAVY DUTY POWER RACK FID BENCH 115KG OLYMPIC PACKAGE - $1279
I've not seen many reviews or mention of this model.
Powertec Package on Sams Fitness - $1640
This is clearly better, but a big jump in price. Have read good things about the Powertec racks.
Was wondering if anyone could throw in some other contenders that I should be taking a look at?
Had a year off lifting for health issues, but now want to get back into it. Fed up with the crowded gyms so decided I want a home gym.
- 34 male, novice lifter but form good enough to train solo.
- My budget was $1000 to begin with, but searching here makes me realise I might need to stretch it to $1400
- Will start off with SL5x5 and see that program through to begin with.
- Safety is important - want safety bars that are also easily adjustable for benching in the rack.
- Ideally something that will last, I can grow into, and is reputable brand.
- Ideally want dip bars, bench, chin up bar, but also happy to get these at a later date
- Think I want rubber plates from what I am reading.
- Assume I need full rack, but I also see some half racks allow you to bench in them with adjustable bars.
- Based in Melbourne
Have been hoping to pick something up 2nd hand now, but lack of wheels has been causing me problems getting one local.
Little Bloke Fitness have recommended me:
360 STRENGTH HEAVY DUTY POWER RACK FID BENCH 115KG OLYMPIC PACKAGE - $1279
I've not seen many reviews or mention of this model.
Powertec Package on Sams Fitness - $1640
This is clearly better, but a big jump in price. Have read good things about the Powertec racks.
Was wondering if anyone could throw in some other contenders that I should be taking a look at?