Why Buy a Power Rack? What You Need to Know

Why Buy a Power Rack? What You Need to Know


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In 2020 the global fitness equipment market reached a value of AUD 16.41 billion. If you're looking at purchasing gym equipment for your home, or commercial use, a Power Rack is a key piece of kit that you can't miss out on.

A Power Rack will enable you to do all kinds of exercises with one piece of equipment, getting you the most out of your workouts.

For a rundown on why a it is the perfect piece of equipment for you, keep reading, and if you want even more information check out our Ultimate Guide to Power Racks.

What Is a Power Rack?

A Power Rack has a cage structure with 4 vertical bars, and adjustable horizontal bars to allow a barbell to be placed at any height.

If you're after the best Power Rack on the market, VERVE Fitness has a variety of different options to choose from.

Power Rack Components

A standard Power Rack with weights will have J-hooks on both sides that you can move up and down as needed. VERVE Power Racks have west side hole spacings of 25mm to make small, precise adjustments. These are what you will set the barbell between sets or when not in use.

With VERVE you can choose from several different Power Racks, or you can get a "build your own" custom package. Several Power Rack Attachments that come included as standard are:

  • Olympic weight plate holders
  • Band pegs
  • Pull-up bar
  • Premium safety straps

Optional attachments include:

  • Tricep dip attachment
  • Leg press rack and rig
  • Landmine attachment
  • Glove pull-up bar

If you want to get a better idea of what attachments are right for you, our showroom is just off the M1 in Upper Coomera. Feel free to drop in and get a better look at our equipment.

Benefits

With a Power Rack, most exercises can be done alone which is ideal for a home gym. The safety bars and straps of a Power Rack make things more secure.

Compound exercises are very popular as they are considered the most efficient types of exercises you can do to increase full-body strength. This can be in the form of barbell exercises as well as bodyweight exercises.

Some consider Power Racks to be quite expensive, but when looking at how much you can do with them, they are actually quite cost-effective. You can target all muscle groups in various ways, making it one of the most complete pieces of gym equipment you can buy.

What Exercises Can You Do?

A Power Rack is just one piece of equipment but has a wide range of functions. With a standard Power Rack you can do any of the following exercises:

  • Squats
  • Deadlifts
  • Barbell rows
  • Barbell shrugs
  • Bicep curls
  • Overhead press
  • Pull-ups
  • More

Add in a bench, and you can add in several other exercises.

Choosing Your Power Rack

VERVE Fitness has a vast range of options to choose from, so you'll be able to get the best Power Rack setup for your requirements.

The Zen Power Rack is a top-of-the-line model with heavy-duty safety straps and laser-cut numbering beside the 25mm hole spacing. One of the most complete Power Racks on the market, this is ideal if you want to cover a wide range of exercises and maximise safety.

The Satori Power Rack comes with the basics: uprights, crossbeams, pull up bar, and J-Hooks. It is compatible with all VERVE Rack attachments and is perfect for someone wanting to choose different attachments to fit their own specific needs.

Our Commercial Power Rack is a sturdy, versatile model, capable of withstanding the wear and tear of a busy gym. It comes with various attachments including plate holders, band pegs, and pin pipe safeties.

If you need any advice to help you choose, or just have some questions about what we offer, click here to contact us today or check the quick reference guide below.

VERVE Zen Power Rack

VERVE Zen Power Rack

$1,299

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VERVE Satori Power Rack

VERVE Satori Power Rack

$1,090

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VERVE Commercial Half Rack

VERVE Commercial Half Rack

$949

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