Actually I didnt buy this dumbbell.

I bought the normal adjustable dumbbell where I have to rotate the collars at both sides to change weight

what other power racks do you all recommend?

i'm one of those who prefer the basics for dumbell, i have the space (a 850cm x 850cm~) room specifically for gym eq's, so i opted to get a dumbell rack just because it completes the "look".

But if space is a concern, i still will stick to those basic hex-dumbell, fixed dumbell, because i tend to drop/be rough with the dumbells - but don't get too many, maybe just 3-4 within your weight range, and don't get a rack, just stack them on the floor.

To me, weightlifting should be kept simple, and i find bowflex type dumbell adds unnecessary complication, just get me a some fixed db, a simple powercage without fancy attachments, an eleiko bar, and any china-brand oly plate and i'm golden.

the latest stock of basic powerrack from savage gear is good.

some might say it's small (ie. internal depth is around 50 - 55cm only, and width is smaller then most commercial gym power racks), but i find that "smallness" kept my form in check, hell you wouldn't need to be stepping back more then 1 step after unracking the barbell for squats anyway, and your bar path for most lifts are usually vertical anyway so there's no point in have so much real estate inside a cage when most of the time the emphasis of weightlifting is solid, stable, immovable base- unless you're >6ft, 100kg above - then look elsewhere.

i can do ohp/squat/deadlift (lazy move the barbell outside lah, way easier to slide out the safeties only)/flat&incline bench/rows/chinup&pullups all with this small cage

If you can do the OHP inside the rack, that's a plus.

I cant do the same in the decathlon unit I bought, it would clash with the upper frame.

Yeap - just barely, if i were to wear squat shoes and OHP in it, it'll touch.

If it's someone 6ft+ confirm cannot, the rack is 230cm in height - and i tested it on their showroom before i bought it

Thanks for sharing this!

hi all,

I am planning to add this bench to my home gym as the only thing possible for my leg workouts currently are just squats which can be quite fatiguing. Just wondering if anyone has tried this kind of bench before or any opinions on it.

https://shopee.com.my/BPS-Master-Six-Power-...83335.367481246

did you purchase? its cheap, but nt sure about the quality

I think if buy the adjustable dumbell with the spinning collars is much cheaper than the Bowflex type of dumbells right?

Just not sure if the bar itself can handle up to 30kg and above without breaking, if we buy the cheap kind of dumbell from Lazada or other place

did you bought this? how is it so far? can the J-Hooks withstand heavy squats?

Yea. Definitely cheaper than Bowflex but since I only use it up to 10kg only so I can't tell if 30kg will work or not

The quality is not bad, I mainly use it for the extension feature, the preacher curl and leg curl feature are subpar. But for its price it is pretty worth it.

Any bros have a home gym in condo?

My condo gym closed more than a year now and don't really have good equipments for compound movements so I'm thinking of getting a power rack from savage gear, but not sure if the tiles or floor loading can handle the weight. I worry if over time, the weight will cause the floor to sunken.

Used to squat heavy almost daily at external gym but with Covid, all closed and I really miss it.

Any bros can share tips/experience? Thanks in advance.

My quick recommendation would be to invest in mats as opposed to having the weights be installed directly on tiles. I routinely check mine on a quarterly basis and use a level to check if my house floor is bowing.

Thanks for replying boss.

Yup, definitely will get mats or else neighbor below sure will complain whenever I'm re-racking.

How long have you had your gym setup boss? Also, is it safer if I place it near beams?

I've had the rack for about 1.5 years now and just added a treadmill in sep 2020. I see no harm in putting it near beams but it might not be necessary

My house too small doesn't fit any power racking .Barbell and weight plates ,floor mats is my home gym

how much did you got the power rack for?

rack only is around 2k i think, i got the xmas promo, include barbell, plates, rubbermat 100cm x 100cm

at first i was checking out the eleiko set since it's a lifelong investment, 16k for rack, 3k for bar, 10k set of plates, but once i bought the savage gear ones, it's already good enough for me with no intention to upgrade already.