Garage gyms

[A Schenck]

Ironmasters Adjustable DB...
If you have the budget, I'd definitely get a set.

I've seen a lot of praise for this set on youtube, forums, review sites, etc. I'm in the market for a dumbbell set, but I can't quite convince myself that the cost is worth it for the Ironmasters over a spinlock set from Titan or Rep Fitness. Having used the Ironmasters would you still say that the several hundred dollar difference is worth it? If so do you think the rest of us will have regrets for going the cheaper route? I'm just trying to save money where possible but not get into the trap of having to buy something twice because I made a bad choice.

[heavyiron8]

I've seen a lot of praise for this set on youtube, forums, review sites, etc. I'm in the market for a dumbbell set, but I can't quite convince myself that the cost is worth it for the Ironmasters over a spinlock set from Titan or Rep Fitness. Having used the Ironmasters would you still say that the several hundred dollar difference is worth it? If so do you think the rest of us will have regrets for going the cheaper route? I'm just trying to save money where possible but not get into the trap of having to buy something twice because I made a bad choice.

The Ironmaster dbs can adjust weights in about 5 seconds, idk I can say the same for regular cheap spinlocks. The material quality is also very solid and durable. To me it’s definitely worth the price. I says pay once for quality and you won’t need to shop for DBs again.

[John Watson]

The Ironmaster dbs can adjust weights in about 5 seconds, idk I can say the same for regular cheap spinlocks. The material quality is also very solid and durable. To me it’s definitely worth the price. I says pay once for quality and you won’t need to shop for DBs again.

I opted for cheap spinlock type dumbell handles. I got a few extra sets and leave them pre-loaded; a pair for benching, a pair for pressing, and some pairs for warmup weights/other exercises.

[Bossdk]

I mentioned Rogue Monster racks over Monster Light. I like them because they come in taller heights. 100" and 108".
This puts the chinup bar high enough to do them fully extended, and presses can be done inside the rack, which I like for economy of space, and doing partials off pins.
All totally not necessary, but when you're imagining your fantasy rig, more factors come to mind.

Hi, at what height can those who are approx. 6'1 press inside a rack? The REP is available in 93 inches, and with 47 inch width, the plates will comfortably be outside the upper bars of the cage.

[John Watson]

Hi, at what height can those who are approx. 6'1 press inside a rack? The REP is available in 93 inches, and with 47 inch width, the plates will comfortably be outside the upper bars of the cage.

I'm out of town for the winter, but I believe my rack is 93" to the top, outside dimension.
It's impossible for me to touch the rack with the barbell while pressin at 6'1", but with 45 lb plates I've occasionally lightly clipped the rack with the plates if I get off center. The easy fix is press outside the rack, where I deadlift.
I've been eyeballing the 6 post racks at 108"height, but I realized it's a little silly, this rack serves all my needs as would a shorter one that I press outside of. The neater plate storage on the six post rack is tempting though.