Barbell, weights, squat stand

[cephissus]

I'm looking to start a home gym.  I got a pair of ironmasters, next up is a squat stand, barbell, and a few plates ( preferably bumper).

Anyone have recommendations?  I'm not looking to break the bank (new eleiko everything, eg), but I'm not cheap either (doesnt need to be used).

[_aj_]

Super happy with my Rogue monster-lite rack.

http://roguefitness.com

[jr]

Yeah, get a power rack, great investment.

[cephissus]

thanks for the advice.

i was looking at rogue's echo squat stand (http://www.roguefitness.com/echo-squat-stand), economy bar (http://www.roguefitness.com/mens-economy-bar), and a 165 lb set of the hi-temp plates (http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-hi-temp-bumper-plates).  Not sure if I'll be able to fit a full rack in my garage -- I'll have to measure.

That would run me $951:

199 (bar)
373 (plates, + 50 for grey zone shipping)
275 (rack)
104 (shipping)

Seems reasonable.

edit -

oh damn, the monster lite does look super nice... pullup bar + arms.  might have to get that: http://www.roguefitness.com/sml-2-rogue-90-monster-lite-squat-stand

too bad the safety arms are extra.  I'd like those for straight-leg dls.  Still, $1200 isn't bad.

[BB]

Rogue would be my choice for new equipment too -

I'd swap the bar to one of these though - http://www.roguefitness.com/the-ohio-bar or http://www.roguefitness.com/burgener-rippetoe-men-s-bar . You'll feel a difference, and the money involved is minuscule given the lifespan of a good bar.

 

[_aj_]

Rogue would be my choice for new equipment too -

I'd swap the bar to one of these though - http://www.roguefitness.com/the-ohio-bar or http://www.roguefitness.com/burgener-rippetoe-men-s-bar . You'll feel a difference, and the money involved is minuscule given the lifespan of a good bar.

 

I have the original Ohio. It's very nice and the knurling is the best I've ever felt.

[Grape Ape]

thanks for the advice.

i was looking at rogue's echo squat stand (http://www.roguefitness.com/echo-squat-stand), economy bar (http://www.roguefitness.com/mens-economy-bar), and a 165 lb set of the hi-temp plates (http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-hi-temp-bumper-plates).  Not sure if I'll be able to fit a full rack in my garage -- I'll have to measure.

That would run me $951:

199 (bar)
373 (plates, + 50 for grey zone shipping)
275 (rack)
104 (shipping)

Seems reasonable.

edit -

oh damn, the monster lite does look super nice... pullup bar + arms.  might have to get that: http://www.roguefitness.com/sml-2-rogue-90-monster-lite-squat-stand

too bad the safety arms are extra.  I'd like those for straight-leg dls.  Still, $1200 isn't bad.

$373 is only for 160lbs of Rogue Bumpers.

Craigslist is your friend here - no reason to spend $ when you don't have to - I got my squat rack, Pendlay bar, cambered bar, and hex bar all off craigslist for a fraction of the cost.

[_aj_]

thanks for the advice.

i was looking at rogue's echo squat stand (http://www.roguefitness.com/echo-squat-stand), economy bar (http://www.roguefitness.com/mens-economy-bar), and a 165 lb set of the hi-temp plates (http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-hi-temp-bumper-plates).  Not sure if I'll be able to fit a full rack in my garage -- I'll have to measure.

That would run me $951:

199 (bar)
373 (plates, + 50 for grey zone shipping)
275 (rack)
104 (shipping)

Seems reasonable.

edit -

oh damn, the monster lite does look super nice... pullup bar + arms.  might have to get that: http://www.roguefitness.com/sml-2-rogue-90-monster-lite-squat-stand

too bad the safety arms are extra.  I'd like those for straight-leg dls.  Still, $1200 isn't bad.

Spring for the safety arms. I've never regretted it; I use them in a lot of ways.

[cephissus]

$373 is only for 160lbs of Rogue Bumpers.

Craigslist is your friend here - no reason to spend $ when you don't have to - I got my squat rack, Pendlay bar, cambered bar, and hex bar all off craigslist for a fraction of the cost.

Given the way my trainings been going lately, it's all I need.  I'm the kind of sucker who will always pay a premium in lieu of hunting for a deal.  That said, im trying to break out of my mold... Still, given I'm only looking at roughly a grand and a half for equipment that, as BB said, will last a lifetime, I'm not too keen on trawling around much.

I'll give craigslist another look for the weights, but these racks look perfect.  Not sure about the bar.

[Henda]

Get a local fabricator to knock up a basic squat rack,steel box section is rediculously cheap and a squat rack could easily be knocked up in a few hours for less than half the price of a brand name item and will be better made.

[oldtimer1]

Go for the safety arms. Going into a deep squat without spotters is dangerous. I know Olympic squatters know how to dump a squat when stuck but I have never been able to do it. My safety bars have saved me many a day. They are also good to hold the bar for such things as curls and shrugs. Here's a picture of my squat racks.

[Donny]

Go for the safety arms. Going into a deep squat without spotters is dangerous. I know Olympic squatters know how to dump a squat when stuck but I have never been able to do it. My safety bars have saved me many a day. They are also good to hold the bar for such things as curls and shrugs. Here's a picture of my squat racks.

looks great..saves space too. would love a rack at home but because of space i have squat racks. can you bench between them ?

[oldtimer1]

looks great..saves space too. would love a rack at home but because of space i have squat racks. can you bench between them ?

I can't the squat safety catch is too high. When I bench I use the adjustable blue safety rack in the picture. I can adjust it so I can bench to the chest but if I get stuck I can sink it lower and they will be on this rack. It has saved me many a day.

[Donny]

I can't the squat safety catch is too high. When I bench I use the adjustable blue safety rack in the picture. I can adjust it so I can bench to the chest but if I get stuck I can sink it lower and they will be on this rack. It has saved me many a day.

great old school calf machine too. simple and saves space.

[Mitch]

Go for the safety arms. Going into a deep squat without spotters is dangerous.

x2.

[oldtimer1]

I actually have a new calf machine out of the picture but truth be told the old one gets the job done. I can load up over 300lbs pounds of plates and it feels perfect. I don't know why I wasted my money getting the shiny new thing. It doesn't even feel as good as this old school one.

[Donny]

I actually have a new calf machine out of the picture but truth be told the old one gets the job done. I can load up over 300lbs pounds of plates and it feels perfect. I don't know why I wasted my money getting the shiny new thing. It doesn't even feel as good as this old school one.

sell the new one... i just do one legged calf raises/ Barbell seated calf raises at home. donkey calf raises now and again with my son on my back.

[_aj_]

The rogue safety arms are adjustable up and down. I use them for safety, pin-presses, and for hand-offs for curls, shrugs, etc.