Help Me Choose a Power Tower

[jamess497]

I have a power rack that I love and use daily. Now I want to purchase a power tower mainly for knee raises. Do you recommend this one or this one? Is there a better one available? I am 5' 9" and 230 lbs. so I need something sturdy that does not wobble.

 

[sanj79]

@jamess497 Why not just do hanging knee raises from the pull-up bar you already have on your rack?

 

[jamess497]

@sanj79 I find leaning against the back rest of the power tower and isolating my abs to be less taxing on my lower back than doing knee raises hanging from my power rack.

 

[hadly86]

@jamess497 Sounds like you might not be maintaining a hollow body position (ribs down, butt tucked) throughout the movement - which ends up taxing the lower back.

 

[pattykins]

@jamess497 Why can’t you use the power rack for knee raises?

 

[vanna]

@jamess497 If the problem is your grip on the rack, just get some wrist straps and do hanging knee raises on the rack.

 

[wiglaf]

@jamess497 Bought this for 239+tax on Black Friday 2023. Love it!

Women's Health Men's Health... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDD78S4

 

[jamess497]

@wiglaf You got an INCREDIBLE deal on this one!

 

[wiglaf]

@jamess497 $350 on amazon today

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DDD78S4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[jamess497]

@wiglaf That's a great price!

 

[bree0817]

@jamess497 If interested you can get that tower for 349.99 from titan fitness https://titan.fitness/collections/specialty-machines/products/heavy-duty-power-tower

 

[jamess497]

I currently have the ab straps to do hanging knee raises on my power rack. Here are the reasons I prefer to get a dedicated power tower rather than using the ab straps:

• In my current condition, using the ab straps is very difficult. I appreciate being able to lean back on a power tower/ captain's chair. It removes some of the pain I feel in my lower back when doing knee raises.
• In reality, seeing the power tower in the corner of my gym would encourage me to use it. Using too many attachments with my power rack is actually a turn off for me. Finding a way to store my ever-increasing number of attachments is challenging, and the setup and breakdown time can be annoying.

 

[creativelady]

@jamess497 TIL those handles on my tower are for inverted rows LOL...thanks, OP : )

The one I have is very similar to the first one and I love it, although I am much lighter than you and I have questioned its stability even for me. I'd say go with something sturdier if you can.

 

[jamess497]

@creativelady Yes, those handles are used for inverted rows and also for dips.

I am also concerned about the stability of both power towers and especially the first one due to some of the comments/reviews I've read. I believe I will now order the 2nd one. Thanks!

 

[creativelady]

@jamess497 Good call!! I hope you enjoy!

 

[jamess497]

What are your thoughts on this power tower compared to the two I posted in the OP?

Amazon.com : HAIGE Power Tower Pull Up Bar Station Workout Dip Station for Home Gym Strength Training Fitness Equipment Newer Version : Sports & Outdoors

 

[jamess497]

I ultimately purchased this one and I am very pleased with its build quality!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0892PYZW1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[raymo]

@jamess497 I'd recommend getting something you can hang off the rack if you already have a rack or pull-up bar.

You should be able to do raises hanging from a bar but you could get something like ab straps. Way cheaper then a power tower and takes up less space.

Like pretty much anything you are looking for dedicated equipment you should try and see what attachments you can get instead. Mileage may vary on compatibility.

 

[tacocat]

@jamess497 Hollow body
Hollow body rocks
Pike compression
L SITS
Dragonflies
Manna.

Leg raises on rings
Leg raises on bars

Not sure why you need a power tower for body weight fitness / calisthenics.