Hey fellas,
I'm looking to buy some gym equipment to set me up at home. I've read pretty much all the threads on here regarding what I'm concerned with but still can't get an opinion (i'm indecisive). I'm looking to get a decent power rack, bench and barbell/weights. I'm unsure which power rack to get, everyone recomends all the power racks they have/used!
In regards to the power rack, I've narrowed it down to a few options (no particular order)
1) R-3 Rogue Power Rack - $1,145
2) Aussie Strength SPX rack - $899 (http://aussiestrength.com.au/product/spx-rack/)
3) Powertec - $750
4) Muscle Motion - $595
As you can see there is a big difference in price between all of them. Obviously all of them have their benefits and cons, but I'm leaning towards the R-3 Rack but I can't really justify my preference based on it being nice and black and having a smaller footprint. Also I'll get the bench from wherever I get the rack.
In regards to a barbell, I'm also unsure how much to fork out for one. After reading the thread, it seems like the ABC barbell seems the one to get but it seems a bit dear now as its $570 on the site.
As you can see, I'm just confused with the overwhelming choices available... What do you guys think is sufficient for a beginner and hopefully to last a long time.
Cheers
I'm looking to buy some gym equipment to set me up at home. I've read pretty much all the threads on here regarding what I'm concerned with but still can't get an opinion (i'm indecisive). I'm looking to get a decent power rack, bench and barbell/weights. I'm unsure which power rack to get, everyone recomends all the power racks they have/used!
In regards to the power rack, I've narrowed it down to a few options (no particular order)
1) R-3 Rogue Power Rack - $1,145
2) Aussie Strength SPX rack - $899 (http://aussiestrength.com.au/product/spx-rack/)
3) Powertec - $750
4) Muscle Motion - $595
As you can see there is a big difference in price between all of them. Obviously all of them have their benefits and cons, but I'm leaning towards the R-3 Rack but I can't really justify my preference based on it being nice and black and having a smaller footprint. Also I'll get the bench from wherever I get the rack.
In regards to a barbell, I'm also unsure how much to fork out for one. After reading the thread, it seems like the ABC barbell seems the one to get but it seems a bit dear now as its $570 on the site.
As you can see, I'm just confused with the overwhelming choices available... What do you guys think is sufficient for a beginner and hopefully to last a long time.
Cheers
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