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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Excellent, low-cost substitute for Smith machine and weight tree May 04, 2008
By J. Preston
I have very good things to say about Body-Solid. I have at least five of their pieces of equipment in my home exercise regimen. Their equipment is well-designed, with the user in mind, well-built, and, though made in China, is constructed with excellent quality control. It is, as they advertised, built to last a lifetime.
I received this machine by FedEx (about 180 lbs) in two boxes. Shipping costs are a factor in shopping for price on this rack. I got free shipping. I estimate the freight would be around $100.00.
It took me about two hours to fully assemble. The good news is that I was able to assemble the entire rack with only a 3/4" socket and a 3/4 " box wrench.
I think that who ever made the assembly instructions did not talk fully with the design engineers. This is really well-designed. The picture and the instructions show the racks on the outside of the vertical supports. It works fine if you assemble it this way. However, if you assemble it this way you can only use 7 foot olympic bars. I assembled it with the racks on the inside of the vertical supports.
You have to reverse the racks so the the numbering on the racks are on the inside, and, you have to reverse the safeties. However, with the racks and safeties reversed I can comfortably use a 6 foot olympic bar for curls, in addition to a 7 foot bar for bench presses and squats.
If you can obtain this at a decent price, including shipping, then it is a fantastic bargain. It almost replaces most Smith machines, a bench press rack, a squat rack, a weight tree, and, with a bench, can be used for presses, dumbells, or, without a bench, can be used for overhead presses and jerks at failure point.
A note for mature users: I am 54, and, after fracturing both shoulders I am slowly coming back to condition. For rehab, this machine is ideal. The safeties are very secure, and, it gives you the confidence to push through the pain, and, develop the muscles you need for support while healing.
This item gets and "excellent" from me all the way around. . . .
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic.. Aug 04, 2008
By Jay H
I was a bit skeptical about the quality of this unit due to the lack of reviews posted here. Much to my surprise, this rack is solid and well worth every penny although I did save a few dollars by purchasing directly from the dealer.
What the description doesn't tell you is the spotting arms are easily removed or adjustable at very close increments to accommodate every exercise from incline and flat benching to squats without a problem.
The rack is extremely stable and solid and I highly recommend this unit to anyone wishing to build or upgrade their home home gym. I would rate this higher if I could.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Just a short comment on quality Sep 05, 2009
By P. Miller
I agree with every positive thing said about the product so far. Also, the uprights are 2"x3" steel tubing (I'm pretty sure it's 11 gauge). The thing is rock solid. I put a bar across the top of the uprights and do pull-ups on it like it's a swing set. This rack isn't like something you find at your local sporting goods store, this is a very sturdy, high quality rack that's made from very thick steel.
I use it in combination with the Ironmaster Super Bench, another great product.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Body Solid Rack is Rock Solid Feb 20, 2012
By Amazone Mandrone
I just received the Body Solid Multi press rack (GPR370) last week. Body Solid Multi-Press Rack GPR370
I purchased it through Amazon from the Fitness Factory and it was listed as a demo repackaged for sale (discounted as such). The rack came in two heavy boxes with extensive directions for assembly as well as a fitness guide. I assembled it myself in about an hour. No issues- instructions are very clear and there are plenty of pictures. The repackaged rack was in excellent condition.
As assembled it looks great and it is rock solid. You can easily bolt it to the floor if necessary. I used it (tested it) for standard bench pressing and squatting there is plenty of space in the rack. Re-racking after a squat was not a problem as the bar holders on each upright easily trap the bar (Olympic size, ~ 7ft long). I'm over 6 ft tall and installed it in a basement with very little over head space. The rack takes up a ~7X8' area (74"H x 45"L x 64"W) with bar and bench positioned for a work out. I love it!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Best rack for the money!! Jan 23, 2012
By mxzryd3r
Very sturdy, and looks great too. I'd recommend this multi-press rack to anyone. You won't be disappointed if you buy this!
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