OK, Is 'THIS' A Better Bench?

Pumpatron · 09-25-2006, 06:26 AM

As some of you are aware, I'm starting my own home gym and at the moment I don't have enough money for a power rack as I'm a student and I'm on a pretty low budget. I've decided to start off by buying a bench, a barbell, a couple of dumbbells & some heavy weights. In the future when I have more money I'll definitely be investing in a good power rack though, as I know it's important.

Anyway, the bench I was GOING to buy is 'Bench 1' only because it had a Lat Pulldown, but now I've decided that Weighted Pullups, DB Rows & Barbell Rows are sufficient enough to build your lats so I don't need a Lat Pulldown.

I have now decided to purchase 'Bench 2' instead as it is cheaper, and can hold more weight. I know it comes with some extra crap such as the flys & leg extension but I'll be taking them off.

Anyway, does Bench 2 look like a more sensible investment than Bench 1?

HK

DarkFalcon · 09-25-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpatron

As some of you are aware, I'm starting my own home gym and at the moment I don't have enough money for a power rack as I'm a student and I'm on a pretty low budget. I've decided to start off by buying a bench, a barbell, a couple of dumbbells & some heavy weights. In the future when I have more money I'll definitely be investing in a good power rack though, as I know it's important.

Anyway, the bench I was GOING to buy is 'Bench 1' only because it had a Lat Pulldown, but now I've decided that Weighted Pullups, DB Rows & Barbell Rows are sufficient enough to build your lats so I don't need a Lat Pulldown.

I have now decided to purchase 'Bench 2' instead as it is cheaper, and can hold more weight. I know it comes with some extra crap such as the flys & leg extension but I'll be taking them off.

Anyway, does Bench 2 look like a more sensible investment than Bench 1?

HK

Looks better but I'd like to see one with adjustable lower seat and safety catches. What site are your looking at for these? Maybe we can look and suggest from the actual site.

**Jayhawkk** · 09-25-2006, 12:50 PM

You need one with supported uprights for heavy weight unless you don't see that in your near future.

**romanaz** · 09-25-2006, 02:24 PM

what is your price range? you can find a powerack on ebay for cheap usually, then buy the barbell and weights from a store (like dicks or sport authoritys).

that is what I'm doing when I have about 300 dollars.

**DJSTARER** · 09-25-2006, 04:20 PM

R A C K & B e n c h

navarone · 09-25-2006, 04:24 PM

Power Rack and multi-purpose bench is the number one running for me

A for ebay... too expensive to ship to me :'(

DJohnson · 09-25-2006, 05:22 PM

This is what I have for my home gym. It's my second bench because my first one was crappy like the first pic you posted.

http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2produ...7X3E1T71QB67F3

This bench also doubles as a squat rack with catch. Love it. Just make sure you get a reasonably wide bar so you're not hitting your elbows on the catches when benching.

**bigDman** · 09-25-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DJSTARER

R A C K & B e n c h

\you can get a decent power rack from your local sporting good store for less then those benches.(~150)

So a rack and bench is better and you can find them for about the same price

**Jayhawkk** · 09-25-2006, 06:10 PM

Obviously something is better than nothing. These suggestions are good one though. Check distance on ebay or craiglist or newspaper and look locally for people wanting to get rid of their equipment.

navarone · 09-26-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkk

Obviously something is better than nothing. These suggestions are good one though. Check distance on ebay or craiglist or newspaper and look locally for people wanting to get rid of their equipment.

couldnt agree more. If it came down to it, i would take any bench to continue working out. But if he has the extra money, the rack would last forever and all major workouts can be done with it.

09-25-2006, 12:50 PM	#3
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09-25-2006, 05:22 PM	#7
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,067 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	This is what I have for my home gym. It's my second bench because my first one was crappy like the first pic you posted. http://www.sportmart.ca/store/2produ...7X3E1T71QB67F3 This bench also doubles as a squat rack with catch. Love it. Just make sure you get a reasonably wide bar so you're not hitting your elbows on the catches when benching. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

09-25-2006, 06:10 PM	#9
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