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Forum ยป Is $400 too much to spend on home gym bench?
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Thread: Is $400 too much to spend on home gym bench?

post 1676927613 02-10-2023, 12:03 PM
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Is $400 too much to spend on home gym bench?

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post 1676927673 02-10-2023, 12:04 PM
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No.
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post 1676927953 02-10-2023, 12:10 PM
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Just the bench or a whole rack? Don't buy some crappy all in one. Get a decent rack and a cheap bench.
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post 1676928013 02-10-2023, 12:11 PM
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About the most I would personally spend. Got mine for 350 at dinks sporting goods.
But not something to skimp on. You don't want a flimsy *ss bench when you're trying to focus on lifting heavy chit. Especially if it's for your home. A bench is a staple of your basic equipment so might as well do it right.
post 1676928293 02-10-2023, 12:14 PM
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What's the brand? If I were to make a home gym, I personally wouldn't cheap out for quality as I rather not get hurt.

Better off buying a cage, and buying a bench separately. (Ded fkn Srs)
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post 1676928913 02-10-2023, 12:23 PM
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The only thing that really matters is the weight rating. You can get a 700lb bench for less than $100.

Unless you're buying some bench with lifting attachments $400 makes no sense. Get a separate bench and a $300-400 half rack. You can do a lot more with it.
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post 1676929413 02-10-2023, 12:31 PM
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check craigslist...

All the covid home gyms are going back up for sale.
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