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BalanceFrom PC-1 1000-lb Capacity Adjustable Power Cage

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Balancefrom has BalanceFrom PC-1 1000-lb Capacity Adjustable Power Cage on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PowerfulFruit3926 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • H-Shape for stability
  • Assembled power cage dimensions: 81 in x 44 in x 47 in
  • Assembled cable crossover dimensions: 120" x 81" x 31.5"
  • 145 Pounds (power cage only)
  • 185 Pounds (power cage with let pull-down attachment)
  • 40 Pounds (let pull-down attachment only)
  • 1000 lb capacity
  • Included:
    • Four J-Hooks (two on the safety bars, two extra)
    • Two dip bars
    • Safety Spotter Bars with J-Hooks
    • Multi Grip Dip Bars: Pair
    • Additional J-Hooks: Pair
  • Optional Accessories (Not Included):
    • Lat Pulldown Machine Attachment
    • Cable Machine Attachments: 5 Pieces
    • T-Bar Row: Pair
    • Weight Plate Holders: Pair

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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $49 less (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $219 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 5 out of 5 stars rating at Balancefrom based on over 5,575 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Balancefrom has BalanceFrom PC-1 1000-lb Capacity Adjustable Power Cage on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PowerfulFruit3926 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • H-Shape for stability
  • Assembled power cage dimensions: 81 in x 44 in x 47 in
  • Assembled cable crossover dimensions: 120" x 81" x 31.5"
  • 145 Pounds (power cage only)
  • 185 Pounds (power cage with let pull-down attachment)
  • 40 Pounds (let pull-down attachment only)
  • 1000 lb capacity
  • Included:
    • Four J-Hooks (two on the safety bars, two extra)
    • Two dip bars
    • Safety Spotter Bars with J-Hooks
    • Multi Grip Dip Bars: Pair
    • Additional J-Hooks: Pair
  • Optional Accessories (Not Included):
    • Lat Pulldown Machine Attachment
    • Cable Machine Attachments: 5 Pieces
    • T-Bar Row: Pair
    • Weight Plate Holders: Pair

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $49 less (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $219 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 5 out of 5 stars rating at Balancefrom based on over 5,575 customer reviews
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Jewlster
I purchased directly from their website and it came as expected in the timeframe expected. I used Amex to pay since I get 3% back for online purchases, and they are one of the best at resolving claims, which was not required. It was boxed, and then tightly shrink wrapped. Delivered by UPS. There was some tearing in the packaging but everything was fine, I received all the parts and assembled it with no issues. I used a digital caliper and it's 2.4mm about 13 gauge steel. I noticed on Amazon under a different name but same product it said that it's 13 guage and 800 lb capacity not 1k. I'm not upset about that being that I won't get anywhere near that. I squatted 315 and help up fine. Did some 500 lb rack pulls and put it down hard just to see how the pins hold up, no issues. If you look at the picture the yellow posts have the u-shape welded on as one piece. My had a T shaped piece of metal that was bolted on with 17mm bolts. I tried to carefully use my impact wrench to save some time, immediately stripped the threading on the nut. Just used my drill on a low torque setting and tightened by hand the rest of the way. I used washers under the bolt head and nut to make it more secure, at least I feel it is. I bought the lat-pulldown attachment from Walmart since it was $130, and BalanceFrom direct at the time was $150 just to save a few bucks. I bought the 300lb BalanceFrom set from Amazon as well. The pair of 45lb plates from Walmart for $99. Received everything in the end ok. While waiting for the plates to come I bought a bar from someone else being skeptical about the BF bar, but I was surprised at how good it feels. I'll keep the extra bar but not needed if you only want one. I just purchased the trap bar and ez curl bar direct from BF too because I think it's worth it, and the price is right compared to anywhere else. Got their spotter arms (400lb capacity) to be able to do bench or MP press while squatting in the bar. Like a superset but for old fat people that is less super and just a set lol. Anywho, I would buy it again from them direct. I am grateful that this company makes a decent quality product for such an affordable price. I have tried to contact them to ask a question, like a month ago, still waiting to hear back. Click buy, give them your money, and just pray it comes, hopefully get swole.

Hulkfit on Amazon, exactly the same as what I got but with metal pins and not straps. You can clearly see the T bolted at the top and bottom. Description is 13 guage and 800lb:
https://www.amazon.com/HulkFit-Upright-Poles-Power-Attachments/dp/B07FBDVJN5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2R7GS7T... [amazon.com]

Walmart Lat Pulldown for $130 (also came fine, no issues but pulleys a little stiff, even with grease):
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc.../725090507

3/8 ID washers, used on every bolt including pulldown:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09787X9FW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&redirectFromSmil... [amazon.com]

Best fitness advise you can find on the internet:
https://www.youtube.com/@BroScienceLife
tortiskunk
I've been trying to get a refund back since June 2022. Haven't gotten a single reply.

EDIT: Ordered direct from website. I contacted them to cancel the order. Never replied, shipped anyways. I rejected the package, it was sent back. Contacted them for refund x3. Never replied.

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This is definitely worth taking a risk on the shipping complaints (see the reviews). If I had waited and hadn't gone for the Titan instead, I'd have jumped on this one!
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I've been trying to get a refund back since June 2022. Haven't gotten a single reply.

EDIT: Ordered direct from website. I contacted them to cancel the order. Never replied, shipped anyways. I rejected the package, it was sent back. Contacted them for refund x3. Never replied.
Last edited by tortiskunk March 2, 2023 at 06:40 AM.
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only 1000lbs? pshaw. my thighs require triple that!
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Quote from tortiskunk :
I've been trying to get a refund back since June 2022. Haven't gotten a single reply.
Did they not send out the product? Or did it have broken/missing parts? I'm debating whether or not to jump on this.
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PowerfulFruit3926
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Quote from tortiskunk :
I've been trying to get a refund back since June 2022. Haven't gotten a single reply.
That is not good news haha. You ordered direct from their site and not Walmart? Shipping / quality is known problem on Walmart and for their 'other' brand Hulkfit on Amazon (same products) which also has little to no customer support.
Last edited by PowerfulFruit3926 March 1, 2023 at 09:45 PM.
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Quote from tortiskunk :
I've been trying to get a refund back since June 2022. Haven't gotten a single reply.
Please explain what went wrong.
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I purchased directly from their website and it came as expected in the timeframe expected. I used Amex to pay since I get 3% back for online purchases, and they are one of the best at resolving claims, which was not required. It was boxed, and then tightly shrink wrapped. Delivered by UPS. There was some tearing in the packaging but everything was fine, I received all the parts and assembled it with no issues. I used a digital caliper and it's 2.4mm about 13 gauge steel. I noticed on Amazon under a different name but same product it said that it's 13 guage and 800 lb capacity not 1k. I'm not upset about that being that I won't get anywhere near that. I squatted 315 and help up fine. Did some 500 lb rack pulls and put it down hard just to see how the pins hold up, no issues. If you look at the picture the yellow posts have the u-shape welded on as one piece. My had a T shaped piece of metal that was bolted on with 17mm bolts. I tried to carefully use my impact wrench to save some time, immediately stripped the threading on the nut. Just used my drill on a low torque setting and tightened by hand the rest of the way. I used washers under the bolt head and nut to make it more secure, at least I feel it is. I bought the lat-pulldown attachment from Walmart since it was $130, and BalanceFrom direct at the time was $150 just to save a few bucks. I bought the 300lb BalanceFrom set from Amazon as well. The pair of 45lb plates from Walmart for $99. Received everything in the end ok. While waiting for the plates to come I bought a bar from someone else being skeptical about the BF bar, but I was surprised at how good it feels. I'll keep the extra bar but not needed if you only want one. I just purchased the trap bar and ez curl bar direct from BF too because I think it's worth it, and the price is right compared to anywhere else. Got their spotter arms (400lb capacity) to be able to do bench or MP press while squatting in the bar. Like a superset but for old fat people that is less super and just a set lol. Anywho, I would buy it again from them direct. I am grateful that this company makes a decent quality product for such an affordable price. I have tried to contact them to ask a question, like a month ago, still waiting to hear back. Click buy, give them your money, and just pray it comes, hopefully get swole.

Hulkfit on Amazon, exactly the same as what I got but with metal pins and not straps. You can clearly see the T bolted at the top and bottom. Description is 13 guage and 800lb:
https://www.amazon.com/HulkFit-Upright-Poles-Power-Attachments/dp/B07FBDVJN5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2R7GS7T... [amazon.com]

Walmart Lat Pulldown for $130 (also came fine, no issues but pulleys a little stiff, even with grease):
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc.../725090507

3/8 ID washers, used on every bolt including pulldown:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09787X9FW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&redirectFromSmil... [amazon.com]

Best fitness advise you can find on the internet:
https://www.youtube.com/@BroScienceLife



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Awesome response and pretty much right on with all research I did. Shipping damage regardless of where but seems to be main issue. Hulkfit is definitely the same but even the popular fitness reality $299 power cage on Amazon is almost identical if not. BalanceFrom website even has that rack displayed with the R in their pulled in 'reviews' lol. Amazon has just grey version of rack for $199 also on different BalanceFrom listing.

The matching monster BalanceFrom bench on Walmart currently for only $150 looks like a tank of a bench. Also is exact same as HulkFit bench on Amazon for $285.

For home gym BalanceFrom / Everyday Essentials plates seems impossible to beat for budget minded home gym for average lifter lifting 185-300lb range.
Last edited by PowerfulFruit3926 March 2, 2023 at 06:23 AM.
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Quote from Jewlster :
I purchased directly from their website and it came as expected in the timeframe expected. I used Amex to pay since I get 3% back for online purchases, and they are one of the best at resolving claims, which was not required. It was boxed, and then tightly shrink wrapped. Delivered by UPS. There was some tearing in the packaging but everything was fine, I received all the parts and assembled it with no issues. I used a digital caliper and it's 2.4mm about 13 gauge steel. I noticed on Amazon under a different name but same product it said that it's 13 guage and 800 lb capacity not 1k. I'm not upset about that being that I won't get anywhere near that. I squatted 315 and help up fine. Did some 500 lb rack pulls and put it down hard just to see how the pins hold up, no issues. If you look at the picture the yellow posts have the u-shape welded on as one piece. My had a T shaped piece of metal that was bolted on with 17mm bolts. I tried to carefully use my impact wrench to save some time, immediately stripped the threading on the nut. Just used my drill on a low torque setting and tightened by hand the rest of the way. I used washers under the bolt head and nut to make it more secure, at least I feel it is. I bought the lat-pulldown attachment from Walmart since it was $130, and BalanceFrom direct at the time was $150 just to save a few bucks. I bought the 300lb BalanceFrom set from Amazon as well. The pair of 45lb plates from Walmart for $99. Received everything in the end ok. While waiting for the plates to come I bought a bar from someone else being skeptical about the BF bar, but I was surprised at how good it feels. I'll keep the extra bar but not needed if you only want one. I just purchased the trap bar and ez curl bar direct from BF too because I think it's worth it, and the price is right compared to anywhere else. Got their spotter arms (400lb capacity) to be able to do bench or MP press while squatting in the bar. Like a superset but for old fat people that is less super and just a set lol. Anywho, I would buy it again from them direct. I am grateful that this company makes a decent quality product for such an affordable price. I have tried to contact them to ask a question, like a month ago, still waiting to hear back. Click buy, give them your money, and just pray it comes, hopefully get swole.

Hulkfit on Amazon, exactly the same as what I got but with metal pins and not straps. You can clearly see the T bolted at the top and bottom. Description is 13 guage and 800lb:
https://www.amazon.com/HulkFit-Upright-Poles-Power-Attachments/dp/B07FBDVJN5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2R7GS7T... [amazon.com]

Walmart Lat Pulldown for $130 (also came fine, no issues but pulleys a little stiff, even with grease):
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc.../725090507

3/8 ID washers, used on every bolt including pulldown:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09787X9FW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&redirectFromSmil... [amazon.com]

Best fitness advise you can find on the internet:
https://www.youtube.com/@BroScienceLife
Hey, thanks for this post.

How well does this lat pull down work for like tricep extensions, etc?
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Quote from luddite_cyborg :
Please explain what went wrong.
Quote from PowerfulFruit3926 :
That is not good news haha. You ordered direct from their site and not Walmart? Shipping / quality is known problem on Walmart and for their 'other' brand Hulkfit on Amazon (same products) which also has little to no customer support.
Quote from jesmed89 :
Did they not send out the product? Or did it have broken/missing parts? I'm debating whether or not to jump on this.
Edited original comment, pasted here:

Ordered direct from website. I contacted them to cancel the order. Never replied, shipped anyways. I rejected the package, it was sent back. Contacted them for refund x3. Never replied.
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I have this power rack. I'm fine with it as I don't think I'll ever have it supporting more than 350 lbs.
I would certainly be wary of their claim of 1000 lbs.
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This was recently $170 on walmart.com, now the cheapest is $180 [walmart.com]. Appears the exact same thing is sold under many names. I know people that got this and the pulldown attachment and its worked well for them.
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Quote from tortiskunk :
I've been trying to get a refund back since June 2022. Haven't gotten a single reply.

EDIT: Ordered direct from website. I contacted them to cancel the order. Never replied, shipped anyways. I rejected the package, it was sent back. Contacted them for refund x3. Never replied.
Dispute that with your cc company
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Got the same one from Walmart, didn't ship all the needed parts, tried emailing them directly and they won't reply, had to return it to Walmart.

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recommend purchasing from walmart for the ease of returns if needed

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