Walmart has BalanceFrom PC-1 Series 1000-Lb Capacity Multi-Function Adjustable Power Cage Power Rack w/ Lat Pull-down & Cable Crossover (BF-PC) for $197.98. Shipping is free. (See Deal Instructions if you see a $49.97 Freight Shipping Charge at Final Checkout)
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Model: BalanceFrom PC-1 Series 1000lb Capacity Multi-Function Adjustable Power Cage Power Rack with Optional Lat Pull-down and Cable Crossover, Power Cage with Lat Pull-down
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I got my power cage and lat pull down separately. It is home quality. But my son and I can do pull up (cage not bolted down). It's great and the Lat pull down works as it should. There is a row function at the bottom that works well also. I do sort of keep the vertical pole that the mechanism slides on lubed by lightly wiping wd40 every now and again. I paid a little less for the cage and pull down, 15 I think it was and the cage for 89. It's been a while I can't recall exactly but it was cheap and I'm more than satisfied. After over two years of use I would buy at this price if I sanded to get in the game.
I think the bars that the accessories slot into are 2.5"x2.5" with a 1" hole. It can be difficult to find accessories. But I believe most of the hulk fit accessories work well. Please fact check me on this before blind trusting.
I've had this cage with the dip bars for about 6 months now and use it 5 days a week. Saved me a ton of money as I don't have a gym membership. I turned the chin up bars around 180 so they are on the inside of the rack now. I also have this rack holding my full set of "everyday essentials" weights that I got on another Walmart deal. Without the extra weights, it's rock solid. Holding the extra 250lbs of weights, plus my 185lbs, there is a slight wobble when doing chin ups or dips, but nothing that worries me. I might add the suggested washers under the bolts for added rigidity.
I've has this cage with the dip bars for about 6 months now and use it 5 days a week. Saved me a ton of money as I don't have a gym membership. I turned the chin up bars around 180 so they are on the inside of the rack now. I also have this rack holding my full set of "everyday essentials" weights that I got on another Walmart deal. Without the extra weights, it's rock solid. Holding the extra 250lbs of weights, plus my 185lbs, there is a slight wobble when doing chin ups or dips, but nothing that worries me. I might add the suggested washers under the bolts for added rigidity.
What types of workouts can you do with it as is without purchasing any weights? Assuming for the full cage + lat pull down and cable crossover.
What types of workouts can you do with it as is without purchasing any weights? Assuming for the full cage + lat pull down and cable crossover.
You'll need weights. Or at least resistance bands but ideally weights. Otherwise you can do dips, pullups, chin ups. Possibly other things I'm not thinking about but the intent for most is to get weights to use with the cable crossover and an Olympic bar to use with the hook attachments with weight plates and a bench for things like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, chest press, etc. You'll also want weights for the lat pull down/low row. This is a foundational piece but not all inclusive.
You'll need weights. Or at least resistance bands but ideally weights. Otherwise you can do dips, pullups, chin ups. Possibly other things I'm not thinking about but the intent for most is to get weights to use with the cable crossover and an Olympic bar to use with the hook attachments with weight plates and a bench for things like squats, dead lifts, bent over rows, chest press, etc. You'll also want weights for the lat pull down/low row. This is a foundational piece but not all inclusive.
Ah then I'm wondering if I should get something else instead of this. Think it would be better to get an all in one set? Unsure of how much a good deal for something like that would come out to.
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Is this stable enough for squats 200lbs or go with something like rep or rouge?
This rack is more than capable of handling 200-pound squats, and more. I weigh 200 pounds and have done weighted pull-ups with an additional 100 pounds. This rack can take it. Have had over 200 pounds on the j-cups many times.
New to all of this, but is this set good for beginners? What types of muscle groups do these work on?
And is this a decent deal?
If you are asking this question, then this rack will handle your needs and much more. This is a rack/cage. It does not work specific muscle groups as it is not a machine; it is equipment. You use it hold and rack weights for squats, bench press, shrugs, etc. With the cable pulley system, you add lat pulldowns, rows, and more. It allows for pull-ups, leg raises, and more, too. Honestly, and not being rude, just truthful, as someone with a degree in kinesiology who trained collegiate D1 athletes, you need to do A LOT of research or get a good personal trainer to start your journey. If you are asking such a basic question as what a rack does, then you have not even begun to learn about fitness or bodybuilding (not meathead building).
I've has this cage with the dip bars for about 6 months now and use it 5 days a week. Saved me a ton of money as I don't have a gym membership. I turned the chin up bars around 180 so they are on the inside of the rack now. I also have this rack holding my full set of "everyday essentials" weights that I got on another Walmart deal. Without the extra weights, it's rock solid. Holding the extra 250lbs of weights, plus my 185lbs, there is a slight wobble when doing chin ups or dips, but nothing that worries me. I might add the suggested washers under the bolts for added rigidity.
I initially assembled this with the pull-up bar reversed so it was "inside" the cage. If you have the pulley system, it leaves almost no room for pull-up "error." meaning, you can only do very strict pull-ups with your chin over the bar. You will not be able to do back-focused pull-ups, muscle-ups, etc., as your head will hit the pulley system if you lean back at all. I have it set up as shown and have done my body weight of 200 plus another 100 pounds for weighted pull-ups with no problems. I do have weight plate holders on the back (pointed to the outside on left and right) but only have about 150 pounds on those holders. The rack has never felt like it was going to tip forward.
Bought this a year ago, fantastic for my home gym. I took my time building it and it feels very sturdy.
Word of advice, turn the chin up bar the other way around so you do them inside the rack, not outside. This will reduce wobble and help alleviate the feeling of "oh dang, my fat behind is going to tip this thing over."
I initially assembled this with the pull-up bar reversed so it was "inside" the cage, but I changed it to the setup as shown. If you have the pulley system, it leaves almost no room for pull-up "error." meaning, you can only do very strict pull-ups with your chin over the bar. You will not be able to do back-focused pull-ups, muscle-ups, etc., as your head will hit the pulley system if you lean back at all. I have it set up as shown and have done my body weight of 200 plus another 100 pounds for weighted pull-ups with no problems. I do have weight plate holders on the back (pointed to the outside on left and right) but only have about 150 pounds on those holders. The rack has never felt like it was going to tip forward.
Ah then I'm wondering if I should get something else instead of this. Think it would be better to get an all in one set? Unsure of how much a good deal for something like that would come out to.
If you mean a "universal machine", you can do that. I think most would argue a rack and pulley setup will be much for versatile in the long run, depending on the quality of the universal machine, but I'd be hard pressed to find any universal machine as good as a rack and pulley setup.
The budget universals (like $300-500 on Walmart) will probably do the job but the weight stacks are often limited, they aren't very smooth from my experience, and generally not well built. For example I had one years ago and there was so much play in the chest press piece I could push it ~20% before hitting resistance.
Those systems generally aren't expandable either unlike racks. I don't know about this rack in particular, but my understanding is rack attachments are usually 2x2 or 3x3 (although some exist in between) with 3/4" or 1" holes. I got a Mikolo M4 a few years ago and I'm very happy with it. (They have since come out with the 2.0 model which apparently improves on it.)
Ultimately it comes down to your budget and goals.
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I think the bars that the accessories slot into are 2.5"x2.5" with a 1" hole. It can be difficult to find accessories. But I believe most of the hulk fit accessories work well. Please fact check me on this before blind trusting.
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Still in stock, not sold out yet.
And is this a decent deal?
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And is this a decent deal?
Word of advice, turn the chin up bar the other way around so you do them inside the rack, not outside. This will reduce wobble and help alleviate the feeling of "oh dang, my fat behind is going to tip this thing over."
The budget universals (like $300-500 on Walmart) will probably do the job but the weight stacks are often limited, they aren't very smooth from my experience, and generally not well built. For example I had one years ago and there was so much play in the chest press piece I could push it ~20% before hitting resistance.
Those systems generally aren't expandable either unlike racks. I don't know about this rack in particular, but my understanding is rack attachments are usually 2x2 or 3x3 (although some exist in between) with 3/4" or 1" holes. I got a Mikolo M4 a few years ago and I'm very happy with it. (They have since come out with the 2.0 model which apparently improves on it.)
Ultimately it comes down to your budget and goals.
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