Exercises: abdominals (hanging leg raise, leg twist), Chin ups, Pull ups, oblique crunches, dips, squats, push ups; chin up bar included The R3 has the coveted “Westside hole pattern” (1″ hole spacing in the bench area; 2″ hole spacing everywhere else). Meanwhile, the Powertec has a larger gap of 2.5″ hole spacing all around, which isn’t terrible, but it’s much less precise for when it comes to adjusting the pins and catches during bench bench press. Hanging leg/knee raises – expand your abs workouts by adding some hanging knee raises. You can even hold a dumbbell between your legs for added resistance! Be prepared for insane abdominal DOMS after this workout! Improved pull up bar (it’s wider and has capped ends to prevent the grip material from slipping), though, as I discuss here, I still have a complaint Lifters who aren’t sure about what attachments they want. You can add a ton of variety with the different attachments over time here rather than all at once.

There are also some attachments such as a pec fly, curl machine and leg curl attachments, although we don’t think these are as worthwhile the investment. Squats – perform squats safely in the cage. The heavy-duty spotter/safety bars are there to drop the barbell if you need to bail. Trainees who want a lot of plate storage. You can get plate storage, but it’s more limited than other options on this list. Some of the most common upgrades are different J-hooks, a lat pulldown, jammer or trolley arms, band pegs, an upgraded pull-up bar, bar holders, and weight plate storage. The options really are only limited by your space and imagination. Full-Body Workouts Anyone who wants a wider cable distance for more of a cable crossover feel. The pulleys are only 48 inches apart making it harder for those with longer arms to do crossover type movements.It allows me to do all the exercises that I need it for, and it keeps me safe while doing them. With the exception of a couple small critiques, everything I have to say is positive about this piece of equipment. Read below for the specifics. Pros:

With the standard out-of-the-box setup you will be able to perform a pretty extensive upper and lower body workout with chin-ups, pull-ups, hanging leg raises, dips, squats, presses and horizontal pull-ups all at your disposal. The moveable J hooks are very high quality and are easy to adjust in to different positions. The safety catches are also moveable and easy to change – and of course allow you to lift heavier weights easier without the need for a spotter (we do recommend that you use a spotter though when working out with heavy weights). Consumers who have less room will like the more space-friendly dimensions of 87 inches tall, 47 inches wide, and 29 inches deep. Investing in the spotter arms is definitely worthwhile if you are planning on working out alone or lifting big. We love both models. The Powertec model is great and if you have your heart set on it then by all means you won’t be disappointed. However, if you think you could reinvest the spare change from the more affordable M200 into a decent bench or some weights, then the smart choice in our eyes is to go with the Mirafit.

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Additional information: Weight load capacity - 136kg/300lbs weight horns, Dimensions (LxWxH) - 76 x 95 x 203 cm (30 x 37.5 x 80”) The pull up bar is curved: The curved/angled pull up bar makes pull ups feel unnatural. I find it puts may wrists and shoulders in an awkward position. In my opinion, it would be best if Powertec used a straight pull up bar (preferably with hammer/neutral grip handles built in). That said, I can still do pull ups on it, but it’s not ideal. Also, I should mention that some people actually prefer this style of pull up bar, so this may not be a “con” for everyone. Upon building the cage (which was relatively straightforward thanks to the easy-to-follow instructions), the first thing that strikes you is the high quality of materials used. Max chin-up bar & dip bar load: 400lbs (181kg) perfect for heavy weighted pull-ups, chins, and dips. So to answer your question, if I were in your shoes, I would most definitely go with Rogue–specifically, I would buy the Rogue R3.