Power Rack : What is it?
| Power racks hold and support barbells and are recommended by sports doctors when working with free weights. Usually made of a heavy gauge steel frame, a typical power rack stands eight to nine feet in height and can be extended to one to two feet taller if used with pull-up handles. It consists of two or four posts with movable handle bar catchers on each side of the poles for carrying the barbell when it is dropped onto the side bars, an adjustable safety spot bar, a hook bar with a two-point locking system, and a multi-grip pull-up bar. The different levels of the side bars allow the lifter to lift the barbell from different positions Power racks help increase strength and improve control, speed, and power. It is commonly used for performing over-head presses, squats, bench presses, military or front presses, incline bench presses, and snatch presses. It is also used for practicing partial presses, partial squats, and partial deadlifts.
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Kinds of Power Racks include the following: |
Single frame
A single frame power rack consists of two vertical posts. It is the most basic type of power rack. It takes up only minimal space, and is ideal for home use.
Cage
Also called a power cage, a cage power rack has hour vertical posts with horizontal bar catchers. It allows the user to lift weights from various sides without constricting movement.
It takes up a lot room space, and is ideal for gym use.
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Attachments: Look for a power rack with other attachments to enhance your workout Handy features such as a lever action bench, reverse bar catchers, a removable locking bench, technique and training tech trays, rotating adjustable pull-up handles for working out the abs, and a platform with insert dip attachments can take your work out to the next level. Spot handles: Choose a power rack with safety spot handles for added safety when you are lifting alone. Materials used: Choose a power rack made of 7-gauge steel for strength and durability. |
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