Best Brands for Power Racks?

Feb 2nd, 2018 8:03 pm

#1

X-Nemesis [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 9, 2002; 1871 posts; 345 upvotes; Kitchener

Feb 2nd, 2018 8:03 pm

What names are good and what should I avoid when searching?

I've read in the little research I've done so far that AmStaff is in the No Buy category, is this true? These are the ones I'm looking at so far

https://goo.gl/CofrqS
https://goo.gl/7ywtko
https://goo.gl/2kSF5J

Would appreciate any opinions on these choices?

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Feb 6th, 2018 11:42 am

#2

Zamboni: Deal Fanatic; Oct 19, 2008; 6745 posts; 2315 upvotes; GTA

Feb 6th, 2018 11:42 am

There's been a northern lights crossbox system power cage in buy sell forum here for awhile. Great set up, rock solid, I have it with some different options
Accesories like a dip station are cheap at fitness depot also compared to some brands

Feb 7th, 2018 3:38 pm

#3

SauceLife: Jr. Member; Jun 12, 2017; 130 posts; 54 upvotes

Feb 7th, 2018 3:38 pm

The amstaff is a good budget brand. I've used it with success. If you're squatting over 700+ lbs, then stay away. Otherwise, you're good.

Feb 7th, 2018 6:27 pm

#4

Dark Phoenix: Deal Addict; Sep 20, 2008; 1417 posts; 453 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 7th, 2018 6:27 pm

I have an Amstaff rack. I've thrown 585 into it and it held. Needs to be weighed down for that though.

If you really want top of the line stuff, Rogue, EliteFts and Hammerstrength ones. But you're going to pay for them.

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Feb 7th, 2018 6:29 pm

#5

Dark Phoenix: Deal Addict; Sep 20, 2008; 1417 posts; 453 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 7th, 2018 6:29 pm

X-Nemesis wrote: ↑ What names are good and what should I avoid when searching?

I've read in the little research I've done so far that AmStaff is in the No Buy category, is this true? These are the ones I'm looking at so far

https://goo.gl/CofrqS
https://goo.gl/7ywtko
https://goo.gl/2kSF5J

Would appreciate any opinions on these choices?

You have two different types in there, smith machine and a power rack. I am not a fan of smith machines - The bars are in a fixed path which may not be a natural range of motion and, normally, the bars are counter balanced.

Feb 7th, 2018 7:53 pm

#6

X-Nemesis [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 9, 2002; 1871 posts; 345 upvotes; Kitchener

Feb 7th, 2018 7:53 pm

Thanks for the advice so far, I am looking for something a bit more top end so I'll check out those brands mentioned.

Feb 8th, 2018 9:31 am

#7

SauceLife: Jr. Member; Jun 12, 2017; 130 posts; 54 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2018 9:31 am

X-Nemesis wrote: ↑ Thanks for the advice so far, I am looking for something a bit more top end so I'll check out those brands mentioned.

If you're willing to spend the money, check out racks made by Rogue, XTCFitness or EliteFTS

Feb 8th, 2018 10:09 am

#8

Dark Phoenix: Deal Addict; Sep 20, 2008; 1417 posts; 453 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 8th, 2018 10:09 am

SauceLife wrote: ↑ If you're willing to spend the money, check out racks made by Rogue, XTCFitness or EliteFTS

https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-signa ... setup.html
Like this one, a nice home setup...

Feb 8th, 2018 12:13 pm

#9

SauceLife: Jr. Member; Jun 12, 2017; 130 posts; 54 upvotes

Feb 8th, 2018 12:13 pm

Dark Phoenix wrote: ↑ https://www.elitefts.com/elitefts-signa ... setup.html
Like this one, a nice home setup...

LOL. OP sounds like he's willing....