In a recent Instagram post, it was asked whether or not you’d use a particular DIY Squat Rack. There was a decent mix of yes and no’s in the comments. Nevertheless, while the rack was impressive, it must have been a lot of work. Plus, wood ain’t free! There are a number of high-quality budget squat racks on the market that’ll definitely get the job done for many home gym owners, which is fantastic news for anyone looking to start their own gym on a budget. Here is a quick breakdown of three options.
Garage Series from Fringe Sport – Squat Rack with Pull-Up Bar
Price: $224 + Free Shipping (Currently on Sale)
This is a squat rack for someone who needs a basic spot to do bench, squat, pullups, and other lifts that require a rack. The overall footprint is just 4 x 4 ft and it’s just over 7 feet tall, so it doesn’t take up a ton of space. It’s also easy to move from spot to spot and assemble. With that being said, with 12-gauge steel tubing, it still feels durable and stable with the pull-up bar keeping everything together and the ability to add weight on the weight pins on the back.
You can read the full review HERE.
Rep PR-1100 from Rep Fitness
Price: $239 + Shipping ($10 additional for red) + No Free Shipping
This rack from Rep Fitness is an excellent option for anyone needing a power rack without wanting to spend their yearly gym allowance on a single item. It’s built with high quality and there are many features that make it tough to beat for the price mentioned above. With a multi-grip pull-up arch, numbered uprights, several color options, the ability to add other add-ons (dip, lat pull-down, weight horn, landmine attachments) this is a power rack that will be tough to beat for the price.
Read the full review HERE.
Super Yoke from Bells of Steel
Price: $349 + Free Shipping (need to buy j-cups)
A yoke like this can serve as the squat stand for your home gym. This one, in particular, does stay tight with the adjustable cross-section so you’ll feel comfortable performing any lift on it like bench, squat shoulder press, and anything else you’d use a squat rack for. Plus, you can then take it outside and carry it like a yoke or push like a sled. The rumor is that the cool kids have yokes.
With all of this being said, if you are going to be attempting to squat 400 to 500 pounds or more on a regular basis, you should probably upgrade to a beefier power rack. However, all of these options above will get the job done for most of the population and last for a long time.
Lastly, if you take good care of them, you’ll be able to get much of that original investment back when selling on the used marketplace – if/when you decide to upgrade after that promotion finally comes.
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Looking to see if you can review some brands that are sold in Canada ie) xtreme monkey/xm fitness