How to choose your structure or rack for your Home Box

Choose the best material for Train at home It is not always easy, and within the great dilemmas of all home gyms owners is undoubtedly the choice of a structure that helps him in his training.

There are dozens of things to take into account before deciding on this material, which will also mean one of the largest investments within our homem, and sincerely believe that this article can be of great help so sit down, enjoy and take note!

The keys to choosing the crossfit rack, weightlifting, calisthenics or powerlifting vary from one to another but have common aspects, such as location, available space, or the amount of use that will be given to it, for example.

When choosing your ideal structure, it would be best for you to answer sincerely and base you on reality and not what you expect to happen, to the following questions.

 

What space are you available and where is it located?

It is not the same to say, I will install my gym in the garage, what to say, I can use 9 square meters of the 36 that form in garage.

If your gym will share space with other activities, be it parking, a common family area such as a terrace or patio, laundry room, or similar there is a great option.

And there are folding racks that will make your sport with a minimum space footprint. These racks They are anchored to the wall and fold on themselves.

Its robustness and stability is more than proven and allow any exercise with an Olympic bar in addition to gymnastics since they have a dominated bar.

Where and how do you want to install it?

A basement is not the same, than a garage, than a room on a floor than an outdoor terrace.

The location should allow you first to work safely. This implies not the size of the rack or cage, but of the one you need to move a bar loaded around it.

If it is outdoors, communicate it to the brand, there are currently different treatments that will turn your structure into an element resistant to any meteorological inclement.

The location will also modify the size of the structure, on the typical kitchen terrace, which are like corridors, something very bulky is not recommended. And don't forget that you have to transport it to that place. I mean that if access to the basement, a room of a floor or attic, is narrow or with very closed angles ... You may not be able to carry the structure or disassembled to install it! Measure everything several times and you will avoid many problems.

 

If I have little space and anchor the wall is not an option what do I do?

This can happen because the division of previous space has put elements in the anchor zone, or the structure of the walls does not favor folding or wall rack, as in some rooms with "plaster" walls.

In this case you can opt for squat supports. These elements are 2 columns with robust bases that will allow you to make squats and bench press without problem. But being independent columns without union between them, you will not be able to do gymnastic exercises, such as dominated, or triceps funds.

You can also opt for simple racks, that is, the two columns of previously united with each other by the base and a dominated bar.

The good thing about these 2 options is that you can move them through the room with some ease (the best rack between 2) in case you need space.

Do you want a cage or do you need a cage?

The power cage or rack consists of 4 columns linked to each other and also by the base. This gives them maximum robustness and security when working with high loads. But they are much more bulky and faces.

They are a great option but you have to think if you want it or need it.

If the budget does not give you or the space is insufficient you can always attach some arms or safety supports to your rack to go for the heaviest movements with greater security.

 

Do you use Olympic bar?

If the answer is no, and you opt for calisthenics, for you a dominated bar would be the best option.

They are anchored to the wall occupying very little space, they are installed very easily and give a large number of options for gymnastic movements in addition to adding rings, trx or suspension training systems or pulleys for force exercises.

How much are you going to use it?

This question is key to deciding location and investment. If you train sporadically, look for something cheaper and easy to save or transport.

If you are constant in your training And you have a long -term programming, a good investment will rent a lot.

In the case of "laptops" elements such as squat supports, or folding such as some racks, I recommend you to increase their use that you have them by hand and placed as long as possible. Sometimes laziness beats us before starting and walking by placing the equipment can already mean a load that we do not feel like, but if everything is ready, it is to arrive and "play".

Finally, your structure trust a company that can advise you throughout the purchase process and that also has accessories that even if you do not want or cannot afford now, you could love them in the future since not all brand accessories are compatible with the racks of others.