Summary
- About 3 in 4 already own a squat/power rack
- About 40% expect to pay between $301 and $600 for a power rack
- The standard “Power Rack” is the most popular type of rack for home gym owners
- 7-8 feet is the ideal rack height for many
- 40% think that a “foldaway option” would be the number # choice for their space
Analysis
Do you own a squat/power rack? 75% say yes.
How much do you expect to pay for a new power rack? The most popular answer here was between $301 and $600. It was closely followed by $601-$900.
Which one do you think is best for your space – power rack, squat stand, all in one tool, or yoke? The power rack wins big here by gaining about 62% of the votes. Squat stands were second with about 23% of the votes.
What’s the ideal height of your rack? Only a small portion are looking for something over 9 feet. About 78% want a rack that is between 7-9 feet.
Have you considered purchasing a yoke? 35% say yes
Would a foldaway rack of some sort be the #1 option for your space? 40% say yes
How many “home gym” IG accounts do you follow? Most of the survey respondents are following multiple.
One more question asked was, “What is your primary squat rack?” This will be answered on a separate post.
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I purchased a power rack recently. I find many companies that sell power racks say their racks have thicker gauze steel than they really have. I think the weight of the rack gives more info as to how thick the steel is.
Gauge I meant, sorry.