(Part 3) Best strenght training weight racks according to redditors
We found 213 Reddit comments discussing the best strenght training weight racks. We ranked the 47 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Why buy a landmine attachment? Is there a problem just resting the low end on a mat?
And on another note, anyone know of weight plate holder attachments for a rack with 3" square tubing and 1.25" holes? Specifically this rack? I've found these for $54 but they're only 8 inches or these New York Barbells. Just looking to see if there's anything else out there possibly cheaper.
All I've been using is a basic 300lb Olympic weight lifting set: 1 bar, and 14 weight plates, like this. The only thing else I use is a bench, for bench presses.
Not necessarily cheap, but you can find sweet deals on Craigslist, or maybe just someone who doesn't want theirs that's been collecting dust in the garage. If you get a weight tree, it's easy to keep the weights organized and accessible.
I have no idea if this should be something to recommend to others, but I'll lay out my beginning system for you, just as an example. It is structured in a way that's really helped me get comfortable with the basic movements before moving on to a new plan. I've started with a simple, 3-day-a-week workout, picking one exercise from each of the following groups each day to practice with 1 set of 10 to warm up, with just the bar or light weight, then another set of 10 with a weight that is heavier, as my "official" set:
Back Squat | Front Squat
Power Clean | Clean (squat) | Deadlift
Bench Press | Shoulder Press | Push Press
So, on one workout day I might do a set of back squats, then do some power cleans, and then shoulder presses, and then rotate through the next workout day, etc. I keep a megadork spreadsheet on google docs to track my progress. Those numbers make me happy, and knowing I'm getting stronger feels awesome! I also like doing it at home; I have to clean the weight in order to do my presses and squats, so I feel more beastly, doing it "old school" without the "frills" (whether or not that's an accurate assessment, haha).
I bought this one for about the same price. Claimed a 500 lbs capacity and it has held up great.
Separate Squat Racks H.D. Adjustable Power Weight Bench Rack 500 Lb. Cap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SE39AQU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_5AoGwbPF5KF16
Cool, I like that it is good for pretty much everything that might be on the ground. That got me hunting for more ground based racks, and well, I just pulled the trigger on this for my bars: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-GOBH5-Olympic-Holder/dp/B000FOIGXE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
Power block personal trainer stand. It’s on Amazon. Then I just put the gray dumbbell holders that came with the bowflex dumbbells on top of that.
Here is a link that I found: https://www.amazon.com/POWERBLOCK-Large-Column-Stand-Silver/dp/B000XEAUBM/ref=asc_df_B000XEAUBM/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198090817675&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14814912474225002382&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031020&hvtargid=pla-318841230449&psc=1
I have a set like these but don't like them.
The main issue is...it is a pain to constantly unscrew or screw on each plate every time you want to change the weight. Many exercises are done at different weights depending on what muscle you want to exercise.
Also, the length of the bars is rather long, sometimes the ends of the bars can hit your thighs or sides on certain motions.
I've just gotten myself some traditional cap barbell weights: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cap-Barbell-Cast-Iron-Dumbbell/11099738
And this rack: http://www.amazon.com/Cap-Barbell-Type-Dumbbell-Rack/dp/B002OOYIOY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312400914&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Adjustable-Standard-Stands-Barbell/dp/B00SAMB0YK/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1453430008&sr=1-1&keywords=2+pc+squat+rack
Power racks are nice, but if you're looking for something a bit cheaper, I would consider a two piece squat rack to be an acceptable alternative. Obviously not as safe since it doesn't have the safety rail, but I can't honestly remember the last time I used the safety rail