Help buying a Back machine for the home gym

Goodfella9783 · 04-09-2008, 04:33 PM

Need help deciding what is a good choice in addition to pull up bar and barbell for training the back. A couple of choices below. Feel free to add some. I'm trying to keep the price reasonable.

BODY SOLID Body-Solid GSRM40 Seated Row Machine - eBay (item 160203904129 end time Apr-28-08 15:53:55 PDT)

FREE SHIP Body Solid Lat Pulldown/Seated Row Station - eBay (item 150155883145 end time Apr-24-08 10:29:49 PDT)

PowerLine Lat Pulldown / Seated Row Machine PLM180X NEW - eBay (item 220217304050 end time Apr-25-08 18:02:54 PDT)

Doublebase · 04-09-2008, 06:52 PM

I like either option 2 or 3. Check out craigslist too.

Goodfella9783 · 04-09-2008, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the response Dub. Yeah I've been keeping my eye on Craigslist too. A lot of people don't seem to have isolated lat machines or seated rows for some reason. Always a part of some ridiculously big all-in-one gym

Actually looking at the two lat pull-downs I posted, I don't know how strong those cables look. Kinda flimsy. That's one problem with buying exercise equipment online.

Doublebase · 04-10-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

That's one problem with buying exercise equipment online.

Yeah and what you are looking for would probably be 700$ at a fitness store. I would just check craigslist every night. That is what I do. Get creative with what you have. Check out ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net for some new ideas on back exercises.

**P-funk** · 04-10-2008, 07:04 AM

option 2-3 look like they are cheap shitty and will not hold up years of wear and tear or being strong enough to withstand heavier weight.

Goodfella9783 · 04-10-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

option 2-3 look like they are cheap shitty and will not hold up years of wear and tear or being strong enough to withstand heavier weight.

Yeah I was thinking that too. Sucks that the high quality versions of pull down stations are like gym quality and run for about 1500 to 2000. Definately gotta go used.

danny81 · 04-10-2008, 02:31 PM

why dont u just do pullups?

danny81 · 04-10-2008, 02:31 PM

btw u can make one

Goodfella9783 · 04-11-2008, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by danny81

why dont u just do pullups?

I do. The machine would be in addition to a pull-up/dip station.

yellowmoomba · 04-11-2008, 06:38 AM

Another option would be to row with heavy dumbbells ($0.60 per pound)

1 100 pound dumbbell should probably be about $60

It would be cheaper and save space

Doublebase · 04-11-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodfella9783

I do. The machine would be in addition to a pull-up/dip station.

He doesn't read very well.

danny81 · 04-11-2008, 01:31 PM

bro u ca make one. just takea bar and atach it to a rope and throw the rope over soethign and tie a weight to the otehr side

04-09-2008, 04:33 PM	#1
Goodfella9783 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,993	Help buying a Back machine for the home gym BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Need help deciding what is a good choice in addition to pull up bar and barbell for training the back. A couple of choices below. Feel free to add some. I'm trying to keep the price reasonable. BODY SOLID Body-Solid GSRM40 Seated Row Machine - eBay (item 160203904129 end time Apr-28-08 15:53:55 PDT) FREE SHIP Body Solid Lat Pulldown/Seated Row Station - eBay (item 150155883145 end time Apr-24-08 10:29:49 PDT) PowerLine Lat Pulldown / Seated Row Machine PLM180X NEW - eBay (item 220217304050 end time Apr-25-08 18:02:54 PDT)

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P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,280	option 2-3 look like they are cheap shitty and will not hold up years of wear and tear or being strong enough to withstand heavier weight.
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yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,466 Photos: 2	Another option would be to row with heavy dumbbells ($0.60 per pound) 1 100 pound dumbbell should probably be about $60 It would be cheaper and save space
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04-09-2008, 06:52 PM	#2
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 6,402	I like either option 2 or 3. Check out craigslist too.

04-09-2008, 07:19 PM	#3
Goodfella9783 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,993	Thanks for the response Dub. Yeah I've been keeping my eye on Craigslist too. A lot of people don't seem to have isolated lat machines or seated rows for some reason. Always a part of some ridiculously big all-in-one gym Actually looking at the two lat pull-downs I posted, I don't know how strong those cables look. Kinda flimsy. That's one problem with buying exercise equipment online.

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danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	bro u ca make one. just takea bar and atach it to a rope and throw the rope over soethign and tie a weight to the otehr side
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