Squat rack max height 4.75foot, dangerous?

flashforward · 03-04-2013 08:39PM #1

Looking into buying mid range bench and squat rack instead of renewing gym membership.

Looking at this with a 140kg Olympic weight set:
http://www.elverys.ie/Product/Weider-Pro-490-DC-Olympic-Weights-Bench/213608/0000000830

Im 6'4 so lifting from 4.75foot means Ill be starting near a half squat position.
Is there any info out there on this? Ill have a spotter.

Will be using this bench and starting the 'starting strength' program.

Opinions on the bench otherwise? 250-300 is my price range so this fits well.

kedrek1 · 03-04-2013 09:20PM

Power rack all the way thats what id go for .There will be a day when you wont have a spotter only job for moving big weights at home.

JJayoo · 03-04-2013 10:02PM

Don't buy that ball of sh1te.

So 250-300 is only for the bench/rack ?

brian plank · 03-04-2013 10:04PM

that looks very sh1t for the price.

one of these + this would be much better value over time.

johnny-grunge · 03-04-2013 10:09PM

I'd imagine it'd be grand if your lifting high reps. Any sort of weight that you could only rep say 10 max or less would be hideously uncomfortable.

Although, I wouldn't imagine it'd be bad for your back or anything if you are keep good form.

JJayoo · 03-04-2013 10:11PM

http://www.irish-lifting.com/squat-rack-pe-199.html

+
http://www.irish-lifting.com/flat-bench-pe-163.html
Would be within your budget.

johnny-grunge · 03-04-2013 10:15PM

brian plank wrote: »

that looks very sh1t for the price.

one of these + this would be much better value over time.

I'll second that. They had this in a gym I trained in. Excellent piece of kit. Couple that with the incline/decline bench and a decent set of weights and you've got a huge variety of exercises covered.

JJayoo · 03-04-2013 10:20PM

johnny-grunge wrote: »

I'll second that. They had this in a gym I trained in. Excellent piece of kit. Couple that with the incline/decline bench and a decent set of weights and you've got a huge variety of exercises covered.

The website says that rack is on sale at 264 euro which is a great deal. OP if you could push your budget a bit further and get this rack with a decent bench you would be set. Have you already ordered your barbell set? where are you getting it from maybe you could find it cheaper from another site or cut it down to a 100kg olympic set allowing you to buy the sweet rack above ( Mmmm sweet rack) and a decent bench.

brian plank · 03-04-2013 10:24PM

JJayoo wrote: »

( Mmmm sweet rack) and a decent bench.

i have the cf475 and the bench i posted earlier. theres no comparison to those cheap benches with attachments

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JJayoo · 04-04-2013 12:26AM

brian plank wrote: »

i have the cf475 and the bench i posted earlier. theres no comparison to those cheap benches with attachments

But I am agreeing with you and was showing that the rack you posted is on sale.

brian plank · 04-04-2013 01:24PM

JJayoo wrote: »

But I am agreeing with you and was showing that the rack you posted is on sale.

i know, i may not have been completely serious

flashforward · 04-04-2013 05:18PM

Ok thanks for all the advice.
Bear in mind I'm not buying this stuff for powerlifting, dont see me ever using more than 145kg on any lift apart from deads.

Heres now what Im looking at:

Power Rack options:
http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf375-power-rack.php

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf475-heavy-power-rack.php

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf376r-half-cage.php

Half cage has dip bars aswell so thinking of this, any disadvantage for half cage?

Bench:
http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-cf328-deluxe-flat-incline-decline-utility-bench.php

Opinions on this?

Weight Set:
http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-145kg-olympic-cast-barbell-kit.php

or

http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-olympic-rubber-radial-barbell-kit-145kg.php

Any advantages/ disadvantages to rubber weights?

Ive sourced most of the above with Irish suppliers also, undecided yet if I want to pay that bit extra to get it from them or not.

brian plank · 04-04-2013 05:36PM

flashforward wrote: »

Ive sourced most of the above with Irish suppliers also, undecided yet if I want to pay that bit extra to get it from them or not.

the cf375 from the uk is €125 more expensive than the irish one and the 475 is nearly €20 more

EDIT: just noticed you get freee delivery from the UK. the first rack is still cheaper here though.

flashforward · 04-04-2013 05:49PM

Just used those links because everything is on the same site.

Any opinions on the half rack vs the others?
Rubber vs Cast iron weights?

Squat rack max height 4.75foot, dangerous?

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