Titan Adj. Squat/Dip Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)This is not just a power rack alternative for space challenged apartment dwellers.
The adjustable dipping bars are fantastic! rock solid and sturdy due to turn knobs that hold the uprights firmly in place unlike the wobbly and potentially dangerous uprights of ironmind's vulcan racks.
Ideal for benching, squats and seated presses. One can also purchase an optional chin bar and wrist roller attachment.
Safety stands can also be bought for maximum safety.
I am very pleased with this well made gym equipment!

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2" x 4" outside caps for stability. Size: 42"d x 60"w x 71"h. Rack can be used for squat, dip, bench press, incline press, military press, wrist rollers and adustable chains. Bar and plates not included.

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THERACK® Workout Station Review

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(More customer reviews)--The Rack Workout Station--
PROS: I'm highly critical of workout gadgets, but I'm very impressed with THERACK! Unlike many other workout products, THERACK promotes real exercises that are time-tested and truly work (generally if it's hard to do and requires balance, you're on the right track). It's elegantly simple, seems to be of good quality construction, and despite my height of 6'1'' I was able to comfortably do dips and other exercises as advertised. Never mind the feeling I sometimes have--when it's set up for dips--that I now own a beefed-up walker. It folds very compact and fits under my bed, just as advertised. While there is NO substitute for weight training at a gym, this product will at the very least get you training with the right kinds of body-weight movements--even if it's in your small apartment.
CONS: ah, if only THERACK included a means of training legs--then it might be closer to the perfect training machine. Also, I find it much more difficult to use THERACK to properly hold your feet in place for sit ups (it's simply not heavy enough to act as a solid foot brace), and VERY difficult to use for seated ab work as it advertises as part of its training use (it's too difficult to sit on THERACK's "seated" area). Curls with THERACK are also not so great--bicep training is a bit awkward. My concern is that ultimately this is a dips/abs/triceps machine--other exercises seem more like just movements the company discovered you COULD do, but not particularly comfortably. Nonetheless, I'm glad to have THERACK get me training at home while I prep myself to begin getting my sorry ass to the gym =)


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? Folds up for easy storage ? Add up to 40lbs of plates to THERACK®for added resistance for arm curls, rows and shoulder presses ? Adjustable wheels for Abs and Core Workout? Sleek Silver powder coat with red urethane wheels and fasteners - Very Sporty ? Multiple durable, yet comfortable hand grips ? Rubber footings ? Sturdy steel construction for durability and long life ? Weight plates not included ? User can not exceed 6 foot 6 inches and 300lbsThese classic exercises have endured over time, because they are safe and effective. THERACK® is mapped out grip to grip. Each grip targets the muscles specifically. And, by changing the level, your changing the targeted Muscles AND the Resistance. THERACK® Workout Station is the only piece of equipment that takes old school moves like dips, ab crunches, knee raises and pushups to the next level - Highly Versatile. You can hit and sculpt 7 different body parts - Abs, Bicep, Chest, Delts, Lats, Traps and Triceps. While THERACK® is a solid piece of equipment, it still remains portable for those people who have limited Time and Space for their workouts. Reviews from Magazines like Iron Man, FitnessRX, Exercise, FitnessRx and Planet Muscle are in on THERACK. And, Iron Man said THERACK® is "old-school exercises with state-of the-art engineering." Exercise magazine - described THERACK® as "The perfect home gym". FitnessRX - says "This tough little Gem, Just hit the market and it kicks Butt!" And, Planet Muscle magazine - Awards THERACK® with the "Seal of Certification".

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Weider 390 Power Tower Review

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(More customer reviews)NOT BAD
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First off, I'm pretty happy with it, but will try to write another review after 6 months, if Amazon allows that.
MISSING SCREWS
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The package was missing all of the M6 x 80mm Button Screws which are mentioned in the manual.
There's a cardboard sheet, covered by plastic which is supposed to contain all of the screws and bolts necessary to put the 390 together. All of the tools on the sheet, are clearly marked. But the 80mm screws aren't there at all - i.e., they are not only missing; there is not even any labeled place for it. The M6 x 80mm screws were completely forgotten when the factory put this together.
Anyway, I contacted Customer Care, using the number in the manual. First day I called the toll-free number, it was impossible to reach anyone. But the second day, it went smoothly. They took down the information, and I received the 80mm screws within a week.ASSEMBLY
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Regarding assembly itself, the manual was clear enough. They manual recommends two people, but it took only me, and I'm about average when it comes to assembling these things. It took a few days, moving very slowly, but it could clearly be done in an evening.THE WEIDER 390 POWER TOWER
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The equipment itself seems to operate as expected. The knee pad plate seems unnecessary, so it was removed. You could just as easily use a chair, and bend your knees loosely. That seems to accomplish the same thing.
My purpose for purchasing the 390 was for the pull-ups. My doors can't handle the weight of those pull-up bars which are sold everywhere, so the 390 seemed like a good substitute. A secondary reason was the dips.
Considering that there are no weights on this machine, the whole thing is surprisingly heavy. Nothing that a grown person or two can't re-position occasionally, mind you; just heavier than expected, for a non-weight exercise unit.
I don't care for the stiff-arm oblique knee raises on this machine, but that may be only a personal preference; someone else might find it convenient.
One pleasant surprise was a place for calf raises near the bottom of the unit. Very convenient, that.GENERALLY, OK
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In general, it seems fine, but if Amazon permits it, I'll write a second review in about 6 months, with regard to the wear and tear issue.

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Offering everything you need for a great workout, the Weider Club 390 Power Tower helps you build muscle and get fit in the comfort of your own home. The Club 390 offers three primary workout stations. First up is a dip station with a foldaway assist pad that helps you perform dips until you're strong enough to do them on your own. Should you choose not to use the assist pad, simply fold it down and move it out of the way. The pull-up station, meanwhile, also uses the assist pad to help you perform pull-ups and chin-ups until you're ready to do them independently. Finally, the vertical knee raise (VKR) station helps you lose inches around your waist, develop ab muscles worthy of showing off, and tone your oblique and hip flexor muscles. The foldaway assist pad comes with 15- and 25-pound resistance bands that add up to 80 pounds of assistance to your routines. The stronger you get over time, the less resistance you'll need to use.

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Body Solid Commercial Rated Vertical Knee Raise and Dip Station Power Tower GVKR60 Review

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(More customer reviews)Assembly is easy - a person needs 2 wrenches 3/4 inch, 1 wrench 11/16 inch, and 1 wrench 1/2 inch to put it together. There's not much to the directions but there's not much to putting it together either - Took 30 minutes for me and that was taking my time.
The space required is small - we have a fairly full exercise room and managed to make room in a corner easily due to the small foot print.
Very stable doing knee lifts or dips - I weigh 225 and there is no give or flex at all to it - and it never rocks even when working the obliques. For my wife the steps make it easy to mount for the knee raises - I can get in to position standing on my toes, I'm 6 foot 1 inch tall. For dips I need to bend at the knees a little bit to keep my toes off the ground but not much.
If a person is looking for a good quality device for these exercises - this is one I am very comfortable recommending.


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Designed to provide an intense ab workout while eliminating strain on the lower back, the Vertical Knee Raise Machine is hard to beat for vacuuming the waistline. Easy and convenient step entry makes getting started a breeze.

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Giant Vertical Knee Raise Review

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(More customer reviews)I have one thing to say, never, ever purchase from this company. We purchased the giant vertical knee raise machine in January 2010. The machine came in 4 weeks after the scheduled arrival date and came in with major cosmetic defects. The machines white paint must have been mixed with rust and was chipped all over. After many, many phone calls Yukon sent me out two replacement side parts and promised me touch up paint for the chips. I received the replacement side parts in about 4 weeks time and several additional phone calls. Yukon did not pick up the defective sides, so now I am stuck with an additional bill to take these to the dump! Think about it, I purchase a machine for full price, it is defective, I receive replacement parts and am stuck with disposing of the defective parts. In addition to all of this I have to call Yukon 8 more times for the touch up paint that I did finally receive.
At the end of this mess, I spoke with one of the co-owners of Yukon. He was one of the rudest people I have ever spoken to and has no sense of customer service. My recommendation for anyone is to never deal with this company, you will not be satisfied with your product or any service you may receive from them.

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Yukon's New Vertical Knee Raise is a great addition to any gym home or business. Part of Yukon's Light Commercial series, the Vertical Knee Raise isn't just for developing your lower abs.

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Powerline PVKC83X Vertical Knee Raise Chin Dip Machine Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to take a chance on this because the reviews were ok, and it's cheap. Well...it's a good try, but I think that in order to hit the sweetspot of attractive price and UPS shippable packaging, too many compromises had to be made.
Kind of flimsy: I weight about 190, and this thing flexes noticeably under my weight. I can see the pull bar bend as I put weight on it, and when I do dips, the whole thing gets rocking. At no time does it feel like it's going to tip over, but it definitely flexes in use.
Ergonomic nightmare: I'm 6' tall, and for me, the back pad is way too low. When doing pullups, at full extension, the horizontal arms are touching my armpits- it's too narrow. When I do dips, if I'm not careful, I will hit my head on the pullup bar. I understand now why MOST pullup/dip stations place the pullup bar on the other side of the tower. It takes up more room, but it would make a MUCH more useable apparatus.
I think the photos they use are either photoshopped, or they found the tiniest models they could to make the device appear roomy. It isn't.
$200 isn't a lot of money, so I don't feel 'burned' or ripped off...I just wish now that I had built something myself instead.
Look for mine on Craigslist real soon!

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PowerLine Vertical Knee Raise Machine. This freestanding VKR Chin Dip combo machine is exactly what you need to bulk up your arms and shoulders while you lose inches and rip your abs. Do knee raises, leg raises and oblique bends. Grab the dip handles to develop massive triceps. This machine has it all.

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Body Solid GDIP59 Dip Station Review

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(More customer reviews)The sticker on the bottom of this thing says "American Designed - and very well made in China". Well, they ain't kidding. This is one hell of a nice piece of equipment.
For starters, the shipping weight is 42 lbs. This thing is built like a truck. They use heavy steel box-sections for the frame, and the bolt flanges are welded all the way around, not just tacked. The bolts are beautifully plated, and they use nylon-collar lock nuts rather than a pile of split washers.
In case you are wondering from looking at the photo, yes, this thing is tall. The bars are at 53" off the floor. For me, its great since I'm 6'3". However, there is also a cross bar at just the right height to use as a step when mounting. They include strips of no-slip tape to put on it, which is great.
Another thing I was trying to figure out from the photo was how wide the grips are spaced. If your wondering, they have a center-to-center spacing of 21" at the front, and taper outward to 23.5" at the widest possible grip position. The bars themselves are nice and fat at 1.5" in diameter with tough rubber grips. This thing could definitely survive in a gym environment.
The plastic end-caps on the feet are very well made, but are really for carpet. If you have wood floors like me, you will want to put a pad under them. I plan to just buy some adhesive rubber bumpers from the hardware store.
The company apparently does not make a chin up attachment for this unit, which is a shame since the base is definitely stable enough to support one. I plan to bolt extensions on to the vertical members and attach one. I was planning to do this all along, which is the main reason I bought this instead of a lighter model. Call me obsessive, but I really wanted a dip station with full length bars, and all the combo dip/chin stations I saw had only little stub handles for the dip.
Assembly involves tightening just eight bolts. You will need a couple of 3/4" wrenches, or an adjustable wrench and a pair of pliers.
They also include a bottle of touch-up paint. If you're wondering, the paint color is sort of a dull metalic silver-gray.
Overall, these guys clearly take pride in their work. Its very well made with great attention to detail, and even though it's more expensive that some others here, I think its a bargain for the price.



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Build awesome shoulders, thicker delts, and killer triceps with the Body Solid freestanding dip station. This upper-body developer is extremely stable thanks to its wide, extended base, which sits sturdily on the floor to eliminate rocking. The 2-by-3-inch, heavy-gauge steel uprights, meanwhile, are perfectly angled to accommodate users of all sizes. The bigger you are, the further out you position your hands. Finally, the station's oversized 1-inch bars offer extra-thick, slip-proof rubber grips that allow for multiple hand positions. Ideal for home and commercial use, the dip station measures 27 by 53 by 38 inches (W x H x D) and carries a lifetime warranty.

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Dip Station Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my 55th birthday present, and I am extremely pleased with it. TDs shipped it immediately and it arrived in excellent condition. It was packaged/wrapped in think bubble-wrap, and there were no chips of the paint or metal "dings". The unit comes in 5 pieces that assemble easily with two wrenches in about 10 minutes. It sits on 4 rubber "feet", which gives stability and prevent sliding. The unit height is 49 inches. The base is 42 inches. The width of the dip handles is 24 inches.
Using the dip station, I found it to be stable and solid. Despite not being floor mounted in any way, it does not rock or shimmy. I am over 200 pounds, and it handles my weight easily. The handles have comfortable rubber grips. They are just the right diameter for a comfortable palm grip. The unit is easily portable and comes in at about 55 pounds. The welds are strong. The cross beam is angled so tha the dip handles flare outward a bit. This gives the unit it's lateral stability. (When putting the unit together, make sure the cross beam is oriented so that the uprights angle out).The unit is painted with heavy duty white/cream paint.
Before getting this unit, I did my dips on my kitchen corner counter. Now I have a great dip station that allows my torso to hang free, or I can use a weight belt and add more weight if desired. If you love to do dips, I recommend this unit. The only other unit I considered is one made by New York Barbells. Compare both units before you decide to purchase.
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