Thanks Goosey,
Well here is why I am stuck on what to do...
http://www.gymdirect.com.au/shop/st...hes/commercial-adjustable-flat-incline-bench/
Load certified to 700kg rating in flat and 600kg in incline position.
Meaning - The strongest power lifter in the world will not be able to break this because to my knowledge, no human being can bench press 700kg.
Check the specs out and images.
$550.
Option 2:
http://www.rogueaustralia.com.au/ab-2-adjustable-bench-au
$1250
More than double the price...
What is all that extra for? I mean - the other one is certified at 700kg... so I just don't get why spent more than double for... is it features, rather than how solid it is, or is it the fact this is made in the USA and USA labor = a lot more, while steel = steel regardless of who did it.
Also - I noticed a fairly large gap between back rest and seat rest on the $550 dollar one at gymdirect. Was a good 5-6cm gap.
Does that gap matter? I mean i tried to lay on it in flat position, the lower back doesn't touch, so is that even relevant, or that comes more into play on an incline? Friend of mine told me to make sure I get a bench that hasn't got a big gap as it can get annoying... but i didn't feel anything when I laid on the bench... not sure what thats about?
Same deal with all the power racks... from the rogue place there all over 1000-1500 dollars. From the other place 500-1000 with over 700kg certified rating which is more than any human will ever lift.
only difference being... the way the pull-up bar is.
http://www.gymdirect.com.au/shop/st...ower-racks-and-cages/power-rack-with-dip-bar/
One looks like this on pull-up bar.
Other looks like this:
http://www.rogueaustralia.com.au/rogue-rml-390bt-power-rack-au
Which has 2 bars (skinny and thicker) across the top... straight, not curved like the other..., is there a point to the ones with the curves, or are the straight ones better? Im thinking from a wide grip pull-up position, a straight one will kinda make your wrists in a funny spot no?
Then Barbells...
Rogue use bronze bushings... the other place using needle bearings. Rogues bars are near $500, the other ones are more like $200-$400 depending and claim 240,000 psi tensil strength while Rogue is only 190,000 (and costs more?)
What about center knurling marks? Is it good to have them or better without them? I would think center knurling would irritate the back? Your personal preference?
So as you see... I can look at a bunch of stuff, i come up with a huge price difference... and I don't know what the spend is for... I mean, hell, I can go pull out $5000 to buy what I need, but just because it can be done, doesn't mean there is a point to it.
I am trying to work out 'why' spend that when the 'cheaper' ones seem to be stronger than anything a human could ever lift in any case...