Cheapest Squat Rack in 2020! // CAP Power Rack Unboxing and Review

[@salahdzl7948]

"You never realise how much space a things take up until it's gone" 😔 felt that ...

[@jeffpierce6965]

I bought the same rack, ended up welding the uprights at the middle, as well as at the triangle gussets and the sides. I can still unbolt the back cross brace and the pullup bar for moving it. I also got creative and purchased a Titan Fitness T2 rack extension and bolted it on with a few creative modifications to increase plate storage. Works good enough for me to get a few years out of it. Oh, and I picked up a sheet of 1/8" UHMW from Amazon and lined the J-cups with it using JB Weld.

[@andre500o]

Nice upgrade! I bought the same rack from CAP from Amazon but they oversold and cancelled my purchase. Ended up getting the BD 9 squat/bench rack combo from Valor Fitness and am beyond satisfied. (No rust)

[@mikezeller]

Forgot to mention it in the video but I lined the J-cups with flex tape to prevent my bar from grinding on the bare metal

[@scottkelly8204]

I used duct tape lol

[@cmy542]

Hey man thanks for the video- did you get the spotter arms straight from the website? Or can you leave a link? Also curious about your cable system and any other accessories or mods you have.

[@thpyhunt218]

@@cmy542 did you find out where he got the spotter arms from? I’ve been trying to find some for my cap rack too

[@cmy542]

@@thpyhunt218 no, he never responded! I’m planning to make some from galvanized steel piping though

[@jeffpierce6965]

@@cmy542 Amazon, I picked mine up for $30 but the only ones available right now are for $75.....

[@nealvang88]

It took me until this video and a whole year later to figure out that one side was a plate holder and the other one was to hold the bar. I was wondering why I couldn't fit any plates on one side of the rack.

[@vinniejohnson1929]

Thanks for the info. It really helped with choosing a squat rack.

[@josemadrigal1399]

Cap really sucks, my J hooks came bent, I had to use a wrench to flatten them. I guess buy nice or buy twice, Love the video and editing, new sub :)!!!!!

[@josephterrell2835]

Got this rack recently on an auction site for 55 bucks so had very low expectations but it has been surprisingly sound, did come with all the pieces and its def better than not having a rack at all. I need to watch your DIT outlet video here soon. It was hilarious to me to pay 30 bucks for the spotter arms after only paying 55 for the rack but c'est la vie.

[@strongestfan9823]

The thing is with cheap racks is they work great when used properly even with a couple of hundred kg but when the shit hits the fan and your knee gives way the supports on rack won’t stop the weight crashing down you

[@mikezeller]

Valid point, good thing I'm only putting up bitch weight

[@jonathonkrueck4028]

Wished I had seen this before building my own for $200.

[@luisrangel366]

Been a month later and I’m still waiting on the diy cable system !!:)))

[@mikezeller]

It's coming I promise!

[@powerbar8991]

Did it come?

[@HughLeFitness]

Are you planning to get flooring done? Is that carpet you currently have?

[@mikezeller]

I actually moved out 6 months ago and abandoned the home gym concept. It was great over covid but I found I'm way more motivated at a normal gym

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Great video thanks for your time and help 😊

[@hashirhaq870]

i love the video but is there any chance you can tell me where you got the safety spooters from?

[@Desmond_Video_Discussions]

great video, very cleanly put together

[@Singh94]

Can you use the spotter arms to bench on this rack? Have you tried this out before and also do you know how much weight it can hold?

[@alpha_instinctzz1250]

Did you find out

[@Singh94]

@@alpha_instinctzz1250 I didn't but I think you can still bench on it and judging by the the cheap material probably 120-130kg max

[@GLRTECH]

What all did you use to assemble I’m having difficulty

[@jeffreybabino8161]

What is the white olympic bench you had first I had one a couple of years ago

[@jamesyang2501]

Thank you, great review.

[@casualjay909]

Would you please link the spotter arms you used. Can't find them on Amazon

[@dekotv7823]

yeah please

[@balajiramki]

CAP Barbell Safety Catches / Spotter Arms for CAP Barbell Power Rack Exercise Stand Series, Black www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9VRRTC9K13FVYZ6PE4ZN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@casualjay909]

@@balajiramki you the real MVP 💯

[@chrisd2430]

It’s been 2 months, how’s it holding up for ya? Nice video btw

[@scottyb4260]

Nice vid. I'd like to get one as well but I can't seem to find the spotter arms for this rack anywhere. Do you have a link?

[@SisypheanSeas13]

Thanks for the video

[@pick-the-kicks]

Cool weight bench! where did you get it?

[@Islandstrength1955]

Got the same flag behind my Rogue Rack. Semper Paratus shipmate.

[@jamiegranados6028]

Where did you fit the spotter arms that fit this model? i cannot find them for the life of me. lol Amazon or anything haha

[@ratio5741]

Hey, what barbell do you use?

[@MalcomJPrince]

In Germany you paid the 3x price because shit of covid-19 🤦‍♂️

[@DrewLSsix]

Prices are just coming down in the US, I was glad to already have a decent amount of equipment already!

[@justiningram9256]

Hey! my rack is coming in soon. Do you have any recommendations for an adjustable bench that fits with this rack? I've seen some reviews about how it can be diffuclt to do incline bench press with it

[@mikezeller]

I have the powerblock sport bench and I have no complaints with it! It works great for Incline with this rack. I can really speak for other benches but I have heard good things about the amazon basics bench if you are looking for a cheap flat bench

[@ahmadalbakri1601]

@@mikezeller hey, is the rack height’s adjustable?

[@mikezeller]

@@ahmadalbakri1601 the height of the rack itself is not adjustable, it's fixed at 85". The j cups and spotter arms can be adjusted

[@GLRTECH]

What tools did you use

[@Agent77X]

Best rack for the 💵. But if you save your 💰, go with Rogue!😊 Cannot go wrong using the best equipment out there! Got have lots of money for the accessories too! Think of a Rolls! Everything is expensive, like accessories! Save a good 5 years because Rogue has a lot of expensive stuff to add on!😂

[@Aidans_Mx]

how has it held up to this day, do you still have it?

[@IsaacMartinez-gv7eb]

Does it come with safety bars

[@elvistolentino.8047]

Were to get the safety's for this rack couse no one else can find them

[@bubbaaustin]

Thank you

[@aaabc101]

I plan to do pull ups on it, can you adjust the height of the rack?

[@timothythai4992]

No, im only 5,6 but am still able to do them fine just need to extend your arms and hop up a little. Hope this helped

[@pohaburn162]

@@timothythai4992 i am 5'4. Can reach it tip toeing. Its a nice rack for the price

[@coachpaul-vedicfitness]

How does it look when you do pull ups on this ? I would assume shaky, but how much ? thanks

[@mikezeller]

It rocks a very slight amount but definitely feels stable. If you added weight to the base I don't think it would move at all. That being said I probably wouldn't do muscle up on it unless I had some serious weight holding the base down. There are holes to bolt it to the floor if you'd like too.

[@TheEppy4207]

Did u ever make the cable system video u made?

[@mikezeller]

I filmed all of it and am currently in the process of editing it! Got real busy with work lately :/

[@TheEppy4207]

Awesome I’ll look for it! Got this rack coming in the mail, it’s a different model but basically same. I think mine came w the support arms. Do you still like it? Won’t be doing crazy things with it, just got it for the my boys who play football baseball and basketball.

[@mikezeller]

@@TheEppy4207 Yes I really don't have any complaints about it! I don't use it as often now that gyms opened back up but it does everything I need it to at a fraction of the cost of everything else in the market.

[@mikkobernardino4084]

Hey can you adjust the height of the rack? Thanks

[@mikezeller]

I don't see any way that you could besides cutting off a couple inches from the uprights and drilling new holes for the pull up bar.

[@mikkobernardino4084]

Thanks man!

[@basedabdu8653]

Did the spotter arms come with the rack? How long are they?

[@mikezeller]

I purchased them separately, they are 16" long. www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_qWN8FbXPGJNYR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@mattfiedler278]

Nice!

[@elvistolentino.8047]

Can I use a six foot bar or dose it have to be a seven foot bar?

[@hjbutlerrb]

Careful that Rack Hez a 500 pound capacity

[@alpha_instinctzz1250]

Where did you get the spotter arms for the rack

[@bandajate5163]

Can you bench press on a half rack?

[@neilduran-orozco3882]

It came with rust?

[@thomasorchard]

Is CAP still in business? Their website has been restricted from new orders for months.

[@MyaThoo]

Amazon

[@IyanANK]

good power rack, I want to buy like that, but still think about put pull down ,,,,,,,

[@mattfayz254]

Does it come with the safety arms?

[@morgb2321]

Only if you share the links of this rack , that would be great and appreciated.

[@mikezeller]

www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYQP72O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_00j-FbT0WHZR8

[@morgb2321]

@@mikezeller Thanks a lot!

[@TheMoonjaliShow]

can u put the link whwre u got everything in the bio please or reply

[@mikezeller]

Powerblock sport bench: powerblock.com/product/sport-bench/ CAP Rack: www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYQP72O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_00j-FbT0WHZR8 CAP Spotter Arms: www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_i0j-FbZVM2FS8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@curtis6252]

Anyone know if there is a dip bar accessory attention that can be purchased for this?

[@joeshields2297]

Where is the cable machine video?

[@jeffreybabino8161]

What did you get for a bench thanks

[@mikezeller]

It's a powerblock sport bench

[@Soulriderpowder]

U think this rack is good for 350lb bench max n 400lb squat

[@mikezeller]

It says it's good up to 500! My biggest concern would be the jcups failing so if you're worried about that you can always buy better jcups

[@Soulriderpowder]

@@mikezeller u think any jcup would work

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi what's the weight capacity of this unit thanks

[@sage7309]

500 lbs

[@CLC1620]

Where did you get the spotter arms from?

[@mikezeller]

Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_CYSMOqKG6CG7R

[@bigslurp2293]

Good video! I bought the squat rack but I wasn’t able to find the spotter arms for sale :(

[@mikezeller]

Here are the ones I got, I'm sure they'll be back in stock soon: www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_.uHPFbV4TKMWX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@bigslurp2293]

@@mikezeller thanks! I’ll be on the look out 👍

[@powerbar8991]

The other cap squat rack on amazon for this price looks alot better

[@justinh8628]

Got a link for the spotter arms for this rack?

[@mikezeller]

Looks like they're out of stock, here's where I bought them: www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_qWN8FbXPGJNYR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@brandonbrooks6780]

Put an affiliate link in the description so you can make 💰

[@SaisMoon]

Just picked this up from Walmart for $20 dollars.

[@bryanle8383]

aye bro can you send the link for the spotter arms

[@mikezeller]

www.amazon.com/dp/B081476ZHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_GmvedlZdZeiDQ

[@rob7963]

Hey bro can you give me the link for the link for the squat rack

[@mikezeller]

It's in stock now, get it while it's hot! www.amazon.com/dp/B00HYQP72O?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@mikemcelrath263]

Semper Paratus!!!

[@irvingvela1988]

I got it for $100 probably because Amazon be taxing

[@666ofdoom]

Can this rack hold 500 lbs

[@mikezeller]

I believe that is the weight limit

[@jordynchambers5745]

It costs 190 now

[@mikezeller]

It bounces around quite a bit, I saw it for $106 last Friday

[@celica0461]

this is 500 bucks in canada

[@mikezeller]

Oof, tough time to be Canadian. Can you order from Amazon US?

[@nugame406]

Does all american have flag in their gym?

[@thomasorchard]

Yes.

[@kekkles4001]

What is this editing? Is it 2011? lmao

[@costaszeimpekis994]

Remove the music