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11-24-2006, 06:01 PM
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Anyone used one of these?
I've been looking for reviews on these Powertec
and Bodysolid machines and can't find anything except on Epinions.com. I know many here just use a barbell and rack and I do too. Are they stable and do they allow for a full range of movement,etc... I've been thinking of getting one. Thanks for any input. |
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11-24-2006, 06:18 PM
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How much are you paying for it?
It is a decent machine, but I am pretty much against getting a machine save for the keiser cable machine because a machine takes up so much space and typically only serves one function. |
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If sense were common, everyone would have it.
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11-24-2006, 09:33 PM
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It's 699$ Canadian for the Bodysolid one.
It can use either standard or olympic plates on it. The Powertec one is less money but you have to buy olympic plates to put on it. I'm just brainstorming a good all around squat system for an area I have. 1. Squat rack, and an olympic bar with more plates.( 600$ with weights) 2. Hip sled for leg presses and squat. (expensive) 3. The machine i mentioned above ( already have the plates for it...600$ or so) 4. Angled smith machine ( idea scrapped) I have the room for it and just want to get something good to complete my home gym. |
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11-25-2006, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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i think everybody here is going to tell you get the squating rack.
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11-25-2006, 06:49 AM
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11-25-2006, 09:02 AM
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He is already getting a squat rack, he wants this in addition. Seems like overkill to me.
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If sense were common, everyone would have it.
4/2007-Current 75th Ranked most popular image 1 spot behind Prince's bulge... |
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11-25-2006, 09:48 AM
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 he said he is deciding wich one to get:1. Rack with weights  2-5. all that other bs |
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11-25-2006, 10:07 AM
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11-25-2006, 10:15 AM
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Get the squat rack with an adjustable bench, it is much more versatile. |
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11-25-2006, 12:35 PM
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Drop and give me 100
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I have one similar to it in my basement, never use it
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11-25-2006, 04:22 PM
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