Not much to say here. This unit is solid and built to take a beating. This is the ultimate free weight training system.The cage provides a safe method of performing all of the barbell power exercises such as squats, rows, dead lifts and all pressing movements with the security of the adjustable spotter bars.The base Power rack can be purchased alone and includes both the chin up bar and also the dip bars at no additional cost. For a complete gym you can add the lat tower option that provides a high low pulley system for numerous cable exercises.Utility Bench not included.Customer Review: Essential Home Gym Equipment
Buy this if you work out at home--it is essential. A utility bench is also essential (but the Powertec bench is overpriced--look at your local sporting goods store or on craigslist for a bench). I purchased this in 10/2008 for $499 (w/ free shipping). It arrived within a week. I love it. The rack is totally solid, and was easy to assemble. I was sold on this rack because of the dip bars and pull-up bars--and they are better than I imagined. The dip bars are angled and can be attached in either direction (pointing in or out) so you can do wide dips or triceps dips regardless of your size. After working out with a makeshift home gym for over a year (sawhorses, doing dips on ladders) this rack has changed everything--I am already lifting much heavier weight just knowing that the rack is there to catch if I fail. Seriously--if you work out at home, buy this. It will change your life and save you from injury.
Customer Review: Solid Rack
I had been waiting for the price to drop down to $349 like some reviewers had noted but I ended up buying it at $499 anyway for my birthday. I received it well before the estimated date. It weighs over 200 pounds but it was shipped in two long but compact boxes making it easier to handle. The assembly was very easy. I put it together by myself although it would be easier with a helper. The rack feels very solid and I am very pleased with it so far. One of the main reasons I purchased it compared to the alternatives was the pullup bar, but I was pleasantly surprised that it had dip bar attachments as well. Overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase so far. I look forward to lifting big and lifting safe!
