I love not waiting while some bro plays with his phone for 10 minutes between sets of barbell curls INSIDE a squat rack.I love not paying a monthly fee and having to drive to a gym.
I need a different rack. I recently bought a CAP rack off ebay because it was cheap and its pretty flimsy, I use it for pull ups and stuff but honestly wouldn't want to use it as a squat rack. I'm sure it would work ok but it just dosent seem as solid as racks I've had in the past.DIY Olympic platform, competition UESAKA bar, squat/jerk/military press rack, some dumbbells up to 30. Insulated and heated corner of my machine shed. Girls are both competitive lifters, so this gives them a place to lift when they can’t get to the regular gym. Gives me some place to lift whenever. Don’t mind the clutter…
EDIT: UESAKA training bumpers (2- 5kg, 4- 10kg), a couple crappy 15kg bumpers, several steel change plates. Not pictured 2- 35lb and 2- 45lb steel plates.
Our local high school has annual silent auctions where they sell used athletic equipment. I was able to get a fully enclosed bolt-down rack for $50 last fall. Unfortunately it was too big for our gym, but I was able to sell it to a local for $150. They got a great deal and I made a little money on it. May be something to look into where you are located.I need a different rack. I recently bought a CAP rack off ebay because it was cheap and its pretty flimsy, I use it for pull ups and stuff but honestly wouldn't want to use it as a squat rack. I'm sure it would work ok but it just dosent seem as solid as racks I've had in the past.