Power rack V half rack

from_atozinc

Was in a gym recently and seen a "half" rack for the first time.....similiar to attach picture.

I presume one can do bench press and squat etc and use the safety bars at the front of this half rack. Not sure if it needs a counter balance.

What is the advantage of a power rack over this half rack ?

Dtp1979

from_atozinc wrote: »

Was in a gym recently and seen a "half" rack for the first time.....similiar to attach picture.

I presume one can do bench press and squat etc and use the safety bars at the front of this half rack. Not sure if it needs a counter balance.

What is the advantage of a power rack over this half rack ?

I don't see any advantage except maybe the chin up bar in a power rack. But I've seen half racks with chin up bars too. Power rack probably a bit safer with the bars to the front making it more stable

Hanley

Once the rack is bolted down and the safeties are good, there's no difference for squat / bench / dead imo.

Half rack may be better for overhead work like pressing.

Full rack is better for chins etc.

Eoinbmw

Full rack if your using bands for some assisted work.

from_atozinc

If one was using resistance bands on a bench press or squat, what is the difference between using resistance bands as opposed to simply adding more weight ?

Alf Veedersane

from_atozinc wrote: »

If one was using resistance bands on a bench press or squat, what is the difference between using resistance bands as opposed to simply adding more weight ?

The resistance changes throughout the range or motion. So if you're benching with bands, the resistance bands are greatest at the lockout and it's used to as a way of improving that portion of the lift.