Tennessee Tech University
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One of the largest installs ever performed by Legend Fitness, the
Athletic Performance Center at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville
opened its doors in January of 2011. Available to all TTU athletes, the
10,000 sq ft TTU APC is one of the finest athletic training facilities
in the nation.
Designed to meet the unique, Crossfit-inspired specifications of
Coach Chip Pugh, the primary equipment of this facility are 22
specially modified Modular Pro Series Power Racks.
For the absolute, unquestioned ultimate in strength and
rigidity, all frame tubes are constructed of extra thick 7-gauge steel
instead of the usual 11-gauge steel, and then further buttressed by
having all the cages bolted to one another via eight-bolt struts with
integrated pull-up stations. Feet for the frame sides were fashioned
from thick plate steel instead of the usual tubes, the rear lower
crossmember was eliminated and bar storage moved to the sides for a true
walk-through design.
Each cage was given a
3222 Pro Series Self-Adjusting 3-Way Bench
with
custom TTU wearguards, a
Multi-Storage Rack (a unique combination
of bumper plate rack, kettlebell rack, weight tree, and chalk bowl) and a
Partner Glute/Ham Developer. Each cage was outfitted with
independent dip attachments, the usual upper and lower band pegs, a bench docking
system, two Olympic bars and a full complement of
Troy urethane-coated dumbbells and
plates with hand-laid TTU logos.
Other Legend items on the order included three
Westside Barbell Reverse Hypers and two
three-tier pro style dumbbell racks.
Flooring was Ultra Tile provided by ECORE with
custom platform areas designated by the school’s team colors and team logo.
Coach Pugh on why he chose Legend Fitness as the equipment
provider for one of the most impressive athletic facilities in the
nation:
”We looked at every available manufacturer ... and what I needed
was someone who could take a design and customize it. We needed to look
nice, needed to be functional, needed to work with our design and be
strong and durable, and Legend Fitness was the one I was really drawn to
because they provided all those factors for me ... when I submitted all
the specifications I wanted, Legend even gave us the lowest price! So,
obviously, we HAD to go with them, and it worked out great because
that’s what we really wanted anyway.”
So, what did Coach Pugh think of his facility once Legend completed the install?
”Just like all my student athletes, I can’t believe how good it
is. It’s far exceeded our expectations. The functionality of the
equipment, the strength and durability of the equipment ... and really
it’s very ’flashy’ too. Our athletes are walking into the facility, and
they’re saying, ’Coach, I know you said it was going to be nice, but I
didn’t know it was going to be THIS nice.’ So, they’re going to take a
lot of pride in this facility, I know they are, and it’s going to help
us achieve a higher level.”