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  1. Default alternative to a rack?

    #1 26-04-2010 05:05 PM
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    Hi all,
    having just taken the specs for a rack it would seem that I dont have room for one in the house
    does anyone know of an alternative to a power rack? Also, in regards to the barbell bars, how long are they??
    Cheers all
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    #2 26-04-2010 05:10 PM
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    they come in different size's

    proper 2" oly bars are gerenally 6' or 7'. Standard bars (think argos catalogue stuff) are usually 5' long and only have a diameter of 1".

    regards the first question you can get squat stands which you can set at your own width.
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    #3 26-04-2010 06:23 PM
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    thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
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    #4 26-04-2010 07:04 PM
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    Please note the the sizes Dave put up are misleading. whn he said 2" he means the sleeves on the end of the bar and NOT the whole length. the difference between a standard bar and an Olympic bar are that Oly bars have rotating 2" sleeves (the rest of the bar is generally 28mm but some companies sell them upto 32mm and try palm them off as standard) and the standard bars do not. Olympic bars are also much stronger!

    Even if you knew this gazap I'm still putting this up incase someone else gets confused.

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    #5 26-04-2010 08:28 PM
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    no offence man, was a quicky post at work when no one was looking
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    #6 26-04-2010 10:49 PM
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    A mate of mine uses 2 builders trestles from Screwfix, they're only £48 for a pair and take upto 250kg. Plus they fold away nicely.

    Here's the link to them:

    Telescopic Trestle - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys
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    #7 26-04-2010 11:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by fctilidie View Post
    A mate of mine uses 2 builders trestles from Screwfix, they're only £48 for a pair and take upto 250kg. Plus they fold away nicely.

    Here's the link to them:

    Telescopic Trestle - Screwfix.com, Where the Trade Buys
    great idea thanks for that. this is certainly something I'll consider.
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