What weights/bar would you recommend buying for the rack that fits well? This is my first time purchase of weight equipment and just need advice.
1332816
I have a Olympic bar with a three hundred pound weight set, it will work for most common work out plans.
1332817
I purchased and olympic weight set prior to purchasing the bd-7. I have a 7 foot bar, 4 10 pound plates, 2 25 pound plates, 2 35 pound plate, and 2 45 pound plates. I also have 2 five pound plates and 2 2.5 pound plates, all olympic sized and they fit fine on the rack. I also have a 5 foot olympic bar and it just barely fits. So If you go to a sports store, you can look for a olympic weight lifting set and it should fit fine. I also purchased the dip bar attachement to the rack and love it. This is a great rack and I recommend it highly. You will not be disappointed!
2089246
I exchanged emails with them a few years ago about its weight capacity. They said they had dropped 1200 lbs on the spotters and hooks and it didn't budge (I still have the old email). I don't know if it would endure that beat for long or anything would for that matter. I certainly wouldn't drop that kind of load on the front hooks outside the rack without having it bolted on the floor! You could tip the rack. Also the dip bars are rated at 250 lbs a piece.
1096071
100 lb barbell sets are pretty common. If you want more plates you can buy them at almost any department store.
1475238
Just the bench and the rack. You have to provide all the weight equipment (weights, bars, collars) yourself. The rack is made for a 7ft Olympic bar with Olympic weights, so keep that in mind if you try to get weights and a bar for him. There is Olympic equipment (2 inch) and standard equipment (1 inch). If you look, you can find 7ft standard bars, but just get Olympic gear. Check your local Craigslist for used equipment.
1440231
I'll respond with most likely, because there are 2 locations on the weight bar for hanging extra weights. The deal is you have to purchase the 2 extra weights to match the total weight you want to achieve.
325302
The bar I bought takes 1" plates, not Olympic-style plates. I have a pair of 50s I keep on mine, and it could fit 8 or 10 on a side, though I don't know if the bar itself could handle that much weight. I've had low 300s on mine (I'm 68, my heavy days are over) and everything was fine.
1062613
I bought the set because the value is great. I bought a separate bar and I recommend you do so. The value for the weights alone is worth the purchase!
1258287
Unless you are squatting 100lbs and less, this bar would not be the one I would get if any squatting above 100lbs is your aim. I would only squat lightweight with this (my wife) and me (for warming up and just stretching), so I just clean it off the floor. It is a nice bar for curling and pressing but I think I am going to just go ahead and buy the Olympic bar , so I can only recommend to buy the Olympic full bar and especially if you are buying a rack. I am not sure if that answers your question but my opinion.
131823
Hey there guy I purchased this rack last summer. It already has a chin up bar built in. Its the top crossbar. It has knurling on it to grab on for grip. Solid as hell! Go for it!
375020
the only time I put that much weight on the bar was on the rack ..I loaded it and let it sit for a little while and then unloaded it .... 600 pounds is a lot of weight ... If you are actually capable of squatting or dead lifting that much to be safe you might want to go with a stronger bar .....This is a really good bar for your average person and will do really well for most, except for super strong people
1922410
Standard, but you could probably use an olympic bar. You'll want to be carefull adding heavy plates one side at a time as it has a small base and standard bars are only 15lbs...it could fly off and smack you if you're not carefull.
1373874
I think this is a good item. I think dumbells should be sturdy and these re pretty sturdy. Dont get the rack, it comes with these bolts and nugs that arent enough to put together the rack. Just get the dumbells
1789885
The squat bar is sturdy enough for 405 maybe more but I don't need to go any heavier. What I did was purchase and olympic bar as well.
1495168
Hi Steven -- Apparently this eBay Store is no longer valid. However, a quick search of Total Gym Parts reveals another seller--Huck, in fact--who is selling these same parts. Ironically, going through eBay is a better price than going through Huck's own web page. But whatever--we'll see if he follows through with his shipping in a few days... :) Just FYI. Cheers!
787411
Mine is also the Rack Pro. It weighs 30 lbs. It doesn't come with weights but I am thinking of getting some. In the meantime, it is doing more reps. :-)
2166347
Rack is light but sturdy enough to hold my 225lb weights that I bench press. I have placed rack against wall so it does not tip over. Use common sense and don't throw weight onto rack like you can at a gym were rack is bolted down. I have rack in the house not bolted to ground. It will move and slide if not placed against wall. Hope this helps! :)
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I have the total gym XLI and the press up bars are too wide, my opinion the standard bar is better quality, not sure if you know the pull up bar fits the bottom of the main frame and does all you need and cheaper, and better, hope this helps Regards RobertRobert