Top 5 power frames.

“To each his own: peace to the world, and weight to the pitching man.”

As quickly as our lives change, our demands on the objects and conditions around us have also increased significantly. Now we want exclusively the best and useful for ourselves. Who said it was bad? So in the field of simulators, new positive changes are taking place, new systems and new innovative products are appearing. So let's figure out what these innovations are, why they are wonderful, how relevant they are and how they solve or add to our problems? Since new products have appeared in the niche of “power frame” exercise machines, I propose to consider the top 5 power frames. This is a wonderful exercise machine that is a must-have in every self-respecting gym, and when used at home, it can even replace the entire gym. After all, this simulator combines as many functions as possible like no other. First of all, this is an opportunity to provide insurance for the athlete, as well as to combine basic exercises and drawing exercises, relative ease of use and, no less important, relative cheapness.

So let's get started. We have selected 5, in our opinion, the most interesting models of power frames, each good in its own parameters. Let's start with the last 5th place.

1. 5th place
2. 4th place
3. 3rd place
4. 2nd place
5. 1 place

5th place

Body-Solid Powerline PPR178 power frame

Price 12,000 rub.

Additional costs: bar 20,000 rubles, set of pancakes 25,000 rubles.

Quite a worthy copy, included in our rating for its simplicity and affordability. To perform basic exercises it is quite enough, especially for experienced athletes, this model also has a horizontal bar.

Dimensions: 200x12x12 cm

Maximum load: 225 kg.

4th place

Power frame MB Barbell 2.01

Price 26,000 rubles Additional costs: bar 20,000 rubles, set of pancakes 25,000 rubles.

Dimensions: 212x147x124 cm

Maximum load: 600 kg

3rd place

Power frame WB-PR11

Price 33,000 rubles.

Additional costs: bar 20,000 rubles, set of pancakes 25,000 rubles.

An honorable third place was given to this specimen for its combination of compactness, durability and for the fact that the manufacturer was concerned about expanding the range of exercises performed. The set includes a horizontal bar and height-adjustable parallel bars supports. In addition, you can additionally purchase options compatible with the exercise machine: a universal bench and overhead traction.

Dimensions: 99x141x190 cm

Maximum load: 453 kg (pull-ups: 181 kg)

2nd place

Press Rack + Smith Machine AeroFit IF IFHC IFHCS

Price 50,000 rubles.

Additional costs: bar 20,000 rubles, set of pancakes 25,000 rubles.

This “almost winner” is a really interesting and unique hybrid trainer. Combines two in one. At the same time, it has a fairly compact size and optimal cost.

Dimensions: 118x182x209 cm

Maximum load: up to 341 kg

1 place

In first place we had a newcomer in this niche - the “C1” power frame simulator from the Russian manufacturer “Gromada-Sport”.

Price from 65,000 rubles.

Additional costs: set of pancakes 25,000 rubles.

Today, in our opinion, this power frame has proven to be the most effective according to the given parameters. And, undoubtedly, it deserves an honorable first place in our rating of power frames. Firstly, the innovative belay mechanism meets the highest requirements - because it gives the bar freedom of movement comparable to the movement of a free bar, unlike the Smith machine. With such a mechanism, all the dangers of those who like to pull iron are neutralized; your partner will not become a “safety net” for you, because when working on “C1”, no safety net is needed. If your hands get sweaty and the bar accidentally pops out, you won't be riding in an ambulance because the bar will stop as soon as you open your fingers. You can work with such a bar alone and with maximum weight; the bar is designed for a weight of up to 300 kg.

Even if you can’t buy such a thing for home, you will probably soon see it in your gym and understand the full extent of our admiration for this Russian invention.

All the best and train safely!