The width of the M120 ranges from 78cm to 123cm whilst the bar height has an impressive range of 93cm to 151cm.

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. 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. It is possible to squat on a Smith Machine but it isn’t advisable. The main reason we would not advise anyone to squat on a Smith Machine is that the bar path is dictated for you and is not ideally suited to squatting. When squatting you want to move the bar in as close to a vertical path as possible whereas a Smith Machine will take it in a path that is not completely vertical. Max chin-up bar & dip bar load: 400lbs (181kg) perfect for heavy weighted pull-ups, chins, and dips. 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.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. 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.

It is possible to perform body weight squats or other variations such as goblet squats using dumbbells or kettlebells – however by lifting lighter weights you are going to limit the level of progression you can make.

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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). 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. Squats – perform squats safely in the cage. The heavy-duty spotter/safety bars are there to drop the barbell if you need to bail.

It’s also worth remembering that squats are not just great for building muscle, they are also a great way to burn calories and as such they have a great deal of potential when it comes to burning calories and in turn burning fat long after the workout. Our lower body muscles are much larger than most of the upper body muscles and therefore require more replenishment and repair from our body which is why we would never recommend skipping leg day!So I guess which direction you place the numbers is a matter of personal preference. As for me, I’m too lazy to turn mine to face in, so they're staying the way they are. It did not show how one end of the cable connected and I only knew how to connect it because of what parts I had left over. One end of the cable is secured by a screw assembly and the other by one of the three ellipse hooks that were included. I've thought about putting the holders on the outside of the front uprights but then there would be no safety bars to spot you.

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 Additional information: Weight load capacity - 136kg/300lbs weight horns, Dimensions (LxWxH) - 76 x 95 x 203 cm (30 x 37.5 x 80”) Trainees who want a lot of plate storage. You can get plate storage, but it’s more limited than other options on this list.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!