Weight Bench
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Topic: Weight Bench
Posted By: One Norse
Subject: Weight Bench
Date Posted: 3/21/05 at 3:49am
Last weekend, while loading up the bar for some squats, I noticed my
(free) 1980's vintage DP-sears weight bench/squat rack was rocking
gently back and forth  . Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably cheap home weight bench or at least advice on things to look for or watch out for? The only bench I have really looked at so far is a Chinese made one from 'The Sports Authority' on sale for ~$140 at Sportmart. It is just a bench with squat rack, but they claim its rated at 400 lbs. The rest at that store were all rated 250 lbs, which seems pointless to buy. Thanks in advance. ------------- Steve Jystad You are only given a little spark of madness -- you mustn't lose it. Robin Williams |
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Posted By: BillB
Date Posted: 3/21/05 at 4:43am
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Steve,the best investment I've made concerning lifting is a power rack.The extra money is well worth being safe.I started out with some cheap equipment,but soon learned that it wasn't worth it after a few near misses squatting.Those department store benches/racks are fine for people who are just starting or toning up.Even a gym membership would be cheaper than a trip to the hospital.I bought my rack for $250 about 5 years ago.Those crossbars have saved my ass more than once.Sometimes I push a little too hard,but at least I can bail out from underneath without injury. ------------- Vae Victus |
Posted By: G-man
Date Posted: 3/21/05 at 8:07am
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Yes go with the power rack. |
Posted By: Skullsplitter
Date Posted: 3/21/05 at 9:18am
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I bought a power rack from New York Barbell this winter and it was delivered 4 days after the order with no shipping charge. It is a fairly heavy duty rack as they have a number of racks to choose from and the price was excellent. Highly recommended. ------------- "I am the thread, the pupil, and the eye of the needle is my teacher" |
Posted By: Coach Mac
Date Posted: 3/22/05 at 2:58am
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Try this page...( http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/co-
2200.html) 65% off...grin Remember NOT cheap...THRRRRRIFTY !!!  ------------- Have a GREAT Day ! Rob " Coach Mac " Mac Kay |
Posted By: Plaid Dog
Date Posted: 3/22/05 at 4:40am
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Excellent site there Coach!!! Would you consider the majority of the equipment to be "commercial" grade? |
Posted By: One Norse
Date Posted: 3/22/05 at 8:23am
Thanks for the site Coach!  Now that I'm thinking 'safety,' are the small safety brackets on a bench like that good enough, or is the larger cage-style bracket the way to go? (Tough to beat the price, though!) ------------- Steve Jystad You are only given a little spark of madness -- you mustn't lose it. Robin Williams |