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Power rack V half rack

  • 28-10-2016 9:17pm
    #1
    from_atozinc
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    Was in a gym recently and seen a "half" rack for the first time.....similiar to attach picture.

    I presume one can do bench press and squat etc and use the safety bars at the front of this half rack. Not sure if it needs a counter balance.

    What is the advantage of a power rack over this half rack ?


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  • #2
    Dtp1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,840 ✭✭✭✭Dtp1979


    from_atozinc wrote: »
    Was in a gym recently and seen a "half" rack for the first time.....similiar to attach picture.

    I presume one can do bench press and squat etc and use the safety bars at the front of this half rack. Not sure if it needs a counter balance.

    What is the advantage of a power rack over this half rack ?

    I don't see any advantage except maybe the chin up bar in a power rack. But I've seen half racks with chin up bars too. Power rack probably a bit safer with the bars to the front making it more stable


  • #3
    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    Once the rack is bolted down and the safeties are good, there's no difference for squat / bench / dead imo.

    Half rack may be better for overhead work like pressing.

    Full rack is better for chins etc.


  • #4
    Eoinbmw
    Registered Users Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭Eoinbmw


    Full rack if your using bands for some assisted work.


  • #5
    from_atozinc
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    If one was using resistance bands on a bench press or squat, what is the difference between using resistance bands as opposed to simply adding more weight ?


  • #6
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,658 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    from_atozinc wrote: »
    If one was using resistance bands on a bench press or squat, what is the difference between using resistance bands as opposed to simply adding more weight ?

    The resistance changes throughout the range or motion. So if you're benching with bands, the resistance bands are greatest at the lockout and it's used to as a way of improving that portion of the lift.


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