Author Topic: Home Gyms (Read 4903 times)

Looking at Ironmaster bench

http://www.ironmaster.com/store/Super-Bench-pr-3.html

Or Powertec

http://www.powertecfitness.com/product.php?id=workbench-utility-bench

Both seem pretty good and I like the face I can add things to each bench, curl, leg extension, dip bar etc...

Thoughts?

I would choose equipment for commercial use. You pay more, but on the long run it's worth the investment, esp when you train heavy for >3 times a week. In case of benches I would choose one with a -30 - 90 degree range. It's hard to find a bench with these specs since most flexible benches don't have a decline option or are far from "professional". I prefer equipment that's "ready to go", no stuff what I need to "reconstruct" before use.
This combined with a solid powerrack, a olympic barbell and a fixed(!) range of dumbbells and you have a good basic setup.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:34:37 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on March 20, 2011, 09:22:48 AM

I would choose equipment for commercial use. You pay more, but on the long run it's worth the investment, esp when you train heavy for >3 times a week. In case of benches I would choose one with a -30 - 90 degree range. It's hard to find a bench with these specs since most flexible benches don't have a decline option or are far from "professional". I prefer equipment that's "ready to go", no stuff what I need to "reconstruct" before use.
This combined with a solid powerrack, a olympic barbell and a fixed(!) range of dumbbells and you have a good basic setup.

This

littleguns · « **Reply #34 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:03:41 AM »

So I pulled thr trigger on the Powertec half rack in black, bench and leg extension attachment. The days of going to the gym at all hours not having to come home to a wife and kids is now over.....

che · « **Reply #35 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:07:40 AM »

Quote from: littleguns on March 20, 2011, 11:03:41 AM

So I pulled thr trigger on the Powertec half rack in black, bench and leg extension attachment. The days of going to the gym at all hours not having to come home to a wife and kids is now over.....

how much?

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #36 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:18:56 AM »

Quote from: littleguns on March 20, 2011, 11:03:41 AM

So I pulled thr trigger on the Powertec half rack in black, bench and leg extension attachment. The days of going to the gym at all hours not having to come home to a wife and kids is now over.....

From the picture it looks good for non-commercial equipment. Have you tried it before you decided to buy it? The horizontal safety bar looks short on this picture. If this is the case you need to do your squats very close to the rack when you go really heavy without a spotter behind you. I presume that bench isn't attached to the rack?
Anyway, I would still prefer a decent power rack over this.

littleguns · « **Reply #37 on:** March 20, 2011, 03:40:09 PM »

Quote from: che on March 20, 2011, 11:07:40 AM

how much?

$550 shipped.

Bench isn't attached which is nice. Although petty, I like the built in pull up.

Next purchase will be a lat rack that attached. Leaves a very small footprint otherwise I would have opted for a full cage.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #38 on:** March 20, 2011, 03:42:05 PM »

Quote from: littleguns on March 20, 2011, 03:40:09 PM

$550 shipped.

Bench isn't attached which is nice. Although petty, I like the built in pull up.

Next purchase will be a lat rack that attached. Leaves a very small footprint otherwise I would have opted for a full cage.

Thats not a bad price at all...

Silly question though, does that price include bar and some weights?

HTexan · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2011, 05:28:38 PM »

I been eyeing nybarbell's rack to replace my current one.

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:28:50 PM »

Quote from: littleguns on March 19, 2011, 10:03:22 AM

For all you guys that ave home gyms...

What brands are you using and where are you buying it?

I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....

All help appreciated

Body Solid. You'll have a much wider selection of equipment and its usually going to be at a lower price.

JOCKTHEGLIDE · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:29:40 PM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on March 20, 2011, 08:28:50 PM

Body Solid. You'll have a much wider selection of equipment and its usually going to be at a lower price.

get outta here fella,,IF YOU NEED HORMONES I GIVE FREE SAMPLE ONLY BECAUSE I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU YOU GIVE BODYBUILDING BAD NAME,,GET OFF STAGE NOW

Firemuscle · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2011, 11:01:55 PM »

Quote from: littleguns on March 19, 2011, 10:03:22 AM

For all you guys that ave home gyms...

What brands are you using and where are you buying it?

I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....

All help appreciated

Just go and buy a cheap weight bench, barbell, dumbells, and lots of plates.

That's all you need.

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #43 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:21:37 AM »

Quote from: BlackFlagRedStar on March 20, 2011, 11:01:55 PM

Just go and buy a cheap weight bench, barbell, dumbells, and lots of plates.

That's all you need.

barbells, dumbbells, and plates you can be cheap on but don't be cheap on the the weight bench

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #44 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:24:18 AM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on March 21, 2011, 05:21:37 AM

barbells, dumbbells, and plates you can be cheap on but don't be cheap on the the weight bench

That's in contradiction with your previous post

Vince G, CSN MFT · « **Reply #45 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:29:34 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on March 21, 2011, 05:24:18 AM

That's in contradiction with your previous post

My previous post had nothing to do with the current one. Not only that, the last thread discussing home gyms, I stated that it would be better to get your weight plates locally because of the cost of shipping.

It doesn't matter if you buy your weight plates used because its not an item with moving parts. Even if the weights are rusted, a little WD-40 and a brush will make them look as good as new. However you need to have a sturdy weight bench so you don't get a serious injury from it collapsing under your weight.

Some people will buy new and some people buy used equipment so if you're going to buy used, then you should know what to get and what not to get.

claymore · « **Reply #46 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:37:15 AM »

Quote from: littleguns on March 19, 2011, 10:03:22 AM

For all you guys that ave home gyms...

What brands are you using and where are you buying it?

I'm looking at converting the basement into a home gym and am contemplating Powertec or Body Solid....

All help appreciated

Go on craigslist or backpage, you can find some great deals on free weights. Some people just give the stuff away free (they need the space).

David M · « **Reply #47 on:** March 21, 2011, 08:41:11 AM »

does it count as a 'home gym' if you live in your car, parked in Golds Gym parking lot?

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #48 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:10:40 AM »

Quote from: Vince G, CSN MFT on March 21, 2011, 06:29:34 AM

My previous post had nothing to do with the current one. Not only that, the last thread discussing home gyms, I stated that it would be better to get your weight plates locally because of the cost of shipping.

It doesn't matter if you buy your weight plates used because its not an item with moving parts. Even if the weights are rusted, a little WD-40 and a brush will make them look as good as new. However you need to have a sturdy weight bench so you don't get a serious injury from it collapsing under your weight.

Some people will buy new and some people buy used equipment so if you're going to buy used, then you should know what to get and what not to get.

Good point about those plates but that's not my point.
You were referring to Body Solid, not a brand with a good reputation on "quality". However this bench looks decent. Too bad it can only -18 degrees decline. That's not "decline" in my book.