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Has anyone got one thinking of getting one of these for the garage? http://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/premium-streng...
HootersGsy said:
Yep, had one for the last 18 months. Use it 3x a week and very happy, give yourself enough floor space around to do things like deadlifts, overhead press etc and you'll be able to do most exercises you'll want.
Great stuff I go to the gym at the moment but having it at home would be easier. Did you put matts on the floor? Any pics? That looks reasonable.
I personally am not bothering with cable/pulleys as you can get the same benefits from using barbells (bent over rows etc) and also just have a flat bench. I am about to order a Mirafit cage with 350kg weight capacity - £235 delivered - if you add Olympic barbell set and a basic flat bench (I already have these), total cost was less than £500 all in.
Horses for courses really - if you want the cable/pulley system, then that package looks fine.
I personally am not bothering with cable/pulleys as you can get the same benefits from using barbells (bent over rows etc) and also just have a flat bench. I am about to order a Mirafit cage with 350kg weight capacity - £235 delivered - if you add Olympic barbell set and a basic flat bench (I already have these), total cost was less than £500 all in.
Horses for courses really - if you want the cable/pulley system, then that package looks fine.
Stu-nph26 said:
Great stuff I go to the gym at the moment but having it at home would be easier. Did you put matts on the floor? Any pics?
Yeah, I got some of the interlocking floor mats from the same place. They're a bugger to cut but worth doing the floor properly. The only thing I wish I had done was to build a false floor up to the level of the bottom part of (and around) the cage, if you see what I mean so that the bench could slide all the way back into it. Maybe a project for another day.No pics I'm afraid, away from home at the moment and none in the library to share.
TNJ said:
That looks reasonable.
I personally am not bothering with cable/pulleys as you can get the same benefits from using barbells (bent over rows etc) and also just have a flat bench. I am about to order a Mirafit cage with 350kg weight capacity - £235 delivered - if you add Olympic barbell set and a basic flat bench (I already have these), total cost was less than £500 all in.
Horses for courses really - if you want the cable/pulley system, then that package looks fine.
Never heard of mirafit might look into these guys. I personally am not bothering with cable/pulleys as you can get the same benefits from using barbells (bent over rows etc) and also just have a flat bench. I am about to order a Mirafit cage with 350kg weight capacity - £235 delivered - if you add Olympic barbell set and a basic flat bench (I already have these), total cost was less than £500 all in.
Horses for courses really - if you want the cable/pulley system, then that package looks fine.
HootersGsy said:
Yeah, I got some of the interlocking floor mats from the same place. They're a bugger to cut but worth doing the floor properly. The only thing I wish I had done was to build a false floor up to the level of the bottom part of (and around) the cage, if you see what I mean so that the bench could slide all the way back into it. Maybe a project for another day.
No pics I'm afraid, away from home at the moment and none in the library to share.
Sounds good thanks for the review No pics I'm afraid, away from home at the moment and none in the library to share.
HootersGsy said:
Yeah, I got some of the interlocking floor mats from the same place. They're a bugger to cut but worth doing the floor properly. The only thing I wish I had done was to build a false floor up to the level of the bottom part of (and around) the cage, if you see what I mean so that the bench could slide all the way back into it. Maybe a project for another day.
No pics I'm afraid, away from home at the moment and none in the library to share.
Sounds good thanks for the review No pics I'm afraid, away from home at the moment and none in the library to share.
TNJ said:
That looks reasonable.
I personally am not bothering with cable/pulleys as you can get the same benefits from using barbells (bent over rows etc) and also just have a flat bench. I am about to order a Mirafit cage with 350kg weight capacity - £235 delivered - if you add Olympic barbell set and a basic flat bench (I already have these), total cost was less than £500 all in.
Horses for courses really - if you want the cable/pulley system, then that package looks fine.
Did you buy from eBay or direct?I personally am not bothering with cable/pulleys as you can get the same benefits from using barbells (bent over rows etc) and also just have a flat bench. I am about to order a Mirafit cage with 350kg weight capacity - £235 delivered - if you add Olympic barbell set and a basic flat bench (I already have these), total cost was less than £500 all in.
Horses for courses really - if you want the cable/pulley system, then that package looks fine.
I am buying direct - only ordering this week so I have not got it yet - seems to be cheaper than on eBay. I haven't seen any bad reviews of it and I am not likely to be troubling the max weight limit anytime soon so it should last for a long time. Fortunately I have a very high ceiling in the garage so plenty of space for pull ups etc
I've had one of these for a few years. The only slightly negative thing I can think of is that if you use the top handles for pull-ups etc, depending on your weight, it can become unstable. I always make sure I have the barbell racked at the back before doing those exercises. Apart from that - love it.
Up_North said:
I've had one of these for a few years. The only slightly negative thing I can think of is that if you use the top handles for pull-ups etc, depending on your weight, it can become unstable. I always make sure I have the barbell racked at the back before doing those exercises. Apart from that - love it.
Good thinking I'm about 100kg so a pretty big lad I'll take your adviceGassing Station | Health Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff