Power Racks and Workout Benches for heavy-duty exercises

Posted by Wilder Gym Equipment on July 18th, 2021

There are many types of machines and tools in a commercial gym. The commercial gym equipment must be more robust in construction and highly functional because it is subjected too much rougher and heavier usage than gym equipment for home usage. Online stores stock all kinds of heavy-duty Gym fitness equipment, including power racks and workout benches.

Facts about Power Racks

A Commercial gym power rackallows the gym members to perform barbell exercises and weight training exercises without restrictions on movements. It is designed to enable a host of barbell exercises such as bench presses, rack pulls, squats, overhead presses, and many more. The power rack consists of 4 metal pillars and adjustable horizontal safety bars. The user pulls and pushes the bars up and down while balancing different weights.

The parts of power racks consist of the following

  • The mainframe is made of 4 metal pillars and supporting beams. The frame is made of 2 x 3 inches or more metal tubes. Angled bracings are present at connector points. The frame provides strength to the rack
  • Safety bars are present at the extreme range of motion of the user. The safety bars catch the pull-up bar if it falls during an exercise session.
  • J Hooks are attached to the supports on the mainframe. The barbell sits on the J Hooks. J Hooks can be adjusted inside the holes on the mainframe.
  • Pull Up Bar is present at the top of the rack. It has angled handles and handgrips.
  • Weight plate holders are pins at the bottom of the frame to hold Olympic and other weight plates.

Wilder Gym Equipment offers all kinds of commercial gym power racks, such as full, half, and quarter power racks.

Facts about Workout Benches

Workout Benchesare ubiquitous in commercial gyms. They enable you to perform weight lifting exercises at various angles to target different muscle groups without the risk of injury. They provide adequate support for weighting. Workout benches are also very convenient for strength training beginners.

Flat workout benches do not have incline or decline features but support a plethora of exercises. It enables exercises in a prone position such as flat chest presses and a sitting position such as shoulder presses or bicep curls.

Adjustable workout benches can be adjusted to incline and decline levels. Thus, you can perform a host of exercises at various angles. Adjustable models usually support 5-6 levels, but some models support even ten or more levels.

Olympic workout benches are highly sturdy and can withstand very heavy loads and usage. They have adjustable barbell racks and support Olympic bars. Incline and decline features are present.

All such and more workout benches are available in online gym stores.

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