Introduction
This rack from Force USA helps solve maybe the biggest issue for most home gym owners, which is simply a lack of space! With many trying to set up a gym in the corner of a garage, basement, or other room, every square inch is important.
The MyRack Folding Power Rack is a first of its kind. This is a power rack that can be folded up in seconds, and unlike other folding racks on the market, this does not need to be mounted to a wall. The other options are also just half racks. With the Folding MyRack, there is plenty of space on the interior to perform lifts like the squat or bench press with the safety of a full rack. In addition, this rack is highly customizable, well built, easy to operate, and priced affordably. It would be an excellent option for any home gym owner that is dealing with a less than ideal amount of space.
The Space Saved
The setup is easy and it takes about 20 seconds with the pop-pin technology to turn into a power rack or fold back up. It’s usually a seamless transition. When not assembled, it’s just 20″ deep so not much room is used up at all. This opens up space when looking to do something outside of the power rack.
Solid Construction
While this is not the beefiest option on the market, it is a very strong rack that will work well for home gym owners. Made with 12 gauge steel and 2.4″ x 2.4″ uprights, this has a weight rating of 2,000 lbs. You’ll feel safe and secure when lifting in this rack.
This rack would work best if mounted to the floor, which was not done for the review. Due to its design (so that it can fold), there is some wobble with the rack when doing exercises like dips or something like a kipping pull-up, but most of that can also be avoided by just adding weight to the rack.
Add-Ons
While not as customizable as Force USA’s MyRack, you have the ability to add on a few high-quality attachments to make it an extremely versatile power rack. Here is a list and some notes:
- 2 Types of J-Hooks and a Monolift System: You have the ability to choose between these three options or purchase multiple. The standard j-cups will get the job done, but there is also a deluxe option. The monolift option is $199, works well, but you will not be able to take full advantage of them for squats if you are over 6 feet tall. The rack simply isn’t tall enough.
- Band Pegs: four 10″ powder-coated band pegs that slide easily into the bottom of the rack.
- Landmine: This landmine adds a ton of versatility to the power rack and is easy to set up and use.
- MyRack Box Tube Safeties or Safety Slings: For this unit, the safety spotter arms are preferred because it helps stabilize the rack. Nevertheless, both will get the job done and keep you safe.
- Safety Spotter Arms: Primarily to be used at the front of the power rack for safety. The rack should be bolted down or weight added to the other side for this to be safe.
- Dip Handle: This handle may be a bit wide, but should work fine for most. This is another item where you’ll want to either bolt down or add weight so that it stays firm while doing the movements.
- Weight Plate Holders: This is an extremely cost-efficient and convenient way to store your weight.
More Info
Some other important details include:
- While the MyRack has multiple pull-up bar options, this one only has one, which is the multi-grip one. However, this is the most popular.
- Assembled Dimensions = 41″ D x 49″ W x 86″ H. Overall, this is pretty standard.
- Folded Dimensions = 20″ D x 52″ W x 84″ H. It sticks out less than 2 feet when folded up.
- Westside spacing through the bench area.
- 54 numbered adjustment points on all 4 posts that make it easier to set up and adjust your workouts.
- Backed by a lifetime structural warranty.
- The 2.4″ x 2.4″ uprights is unlike all other racks on the markets. Therefore, you are reliant upon the attachments from Force USA
- A spot for one barbell is on the back.
- There are 6 hooks that can be used on the back for storage
Price
The base price for this rack is $499. Then, you have the ability to add the accessories mentioned. If you decided to add plate holders, standard j-hooks, a dip handle, landmine, and safeties, that would cost another $360. Therefore, you can get a pretty decked-out rack (with the ability to fold) for under $1,000.
Conclusion
In the end, this rack is designed for someone where every square inch matters in their home gym. It’s easy to operate, customizable, built well, and priced fairly. If you have the space for a full rack or know that you will not take advantage of its ability to fold, then just go with a power rack, but this would be an excellent option for those short on space.
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