Reddit reviews Squat Cage for 6' Ceiling - Short Power Rack

You don't need a power rack. Squat bars are fine...

If you really DO want a power rack, the do make them 72" tall and will fit for you:

http://www.amazon.com/TDS-C-92560-B-POWER-RACK-HIGH/dp/B008FPVTL6

There is always a way. :)

Remember that F=ma so the higher you'll be dropping it, the heavier it lands. I recommend the TDS Short Power Rack or Titan T-2 Series Short Power Rack. You'll have to sit down for OHP and pull your legs behind for pull-ups though.

Squat Cage for 6' Ceiling - Short Power Rack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008FPVTL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_v0Plzb89ZGPN8

I've had this rack for about 6 months now. I'm 5'9" and have no size limitations. Easy to switch from squats to bench etc. The fail bars are also reliable. It come in 2 boxes and is easy to assemble; takes about an hour. With my 7 foot ceilings I am able to do full ROM pull-ups, I just have to hang with my feet behind my butt (I'm sure there's a better way to describe this). There are two plate racks in the bottom front that work for a 300lb set however, it would be nice to to have them on the sides of the rack as well.

http://imgur.com/Djw6BE1

Edit: I should probably add that I've had no more than 225lbs on the bar so I can't verify its durability with heavier weight.

Good morning Monday!

1. This is probably slightly dumb, but I've never gotten below 9-10% body fat (and this was some years ago). I think I am roughly 12-13% ish right now at 175lbs. Any thing else I should do differently or mentally prepare for?
   
   I understand logically it's really straight forward and mathematical - just set your calories threshold lower....focus on maintaining strength (should I prepare for an inevitable strength loss down ahead?) Maybe utilize yohimbine and ephedrine. It's just something I've never done so I'm putting more thought in it then I should.
   
   
2. I think I'm getting to the point where I may want to seriously consider a Power Rack (my ceiling is like 6 1/2 feet?) as I am currently doing heavy dumbbell press (still prefer dumbbells) but want to at least have the mental option of going to a barbell incline press, squat and maybe even rack pulls.
   
   Does this look good and for its price? Atlas vs. TDS?
   
   I currently have a squat stand (rated at ~300lbs) and just use stacked chairs as safe guards. I know I can always throw the bar off my back but I'm scared of potentially just screwing up my body or shoulders or something like that. Plus got a credit card....$200 cash back on $500, may as well ;). You would think at this point with the money spent on a home gym.....maybe go to a real gym but it's so convenient but no girls and low ceiling -_-.

I would recommend barbells + weights + squat rack.

If your basement's ceiling is low like mine is, I'd recommend one of these low ceiling squat racks:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FPVTL6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008FPVTL6/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-6955051-0764408

I picked up this bench $80 (feels sturdy, I'm not a bench connoisseur)
http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Performance-ADI-416-Flat-Bench/dp/B006JJM38S


and this rack $230 (it's not too pretty, welds are uneven but it holds weight and I haven't died yet)
http://www.amazon.com/TDS-C-92560-B-POWER-RACK-HIGH/dp/B008FPVTL6/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1421817752&sr=1-3&keywords=new+york+barbell+rack

https://www.amazon.com/Squat-Cage-Ceiling-Short-Power/dp/B008FPVTL6

I have this guy, it fits perfectly in my basement very short ceiling clearance