Major Lutie Power Rack Review: The Best Amazon.com Squat Rack?!

[@roysauto7674]

I've been waiting for this review but got impatient and ordered one a week ago. It arrived today and literally 10 minutes after putting it together I came in the house and saw the review had been posted. Thanks for not roasting it. :)

[@dpotter08]

How are you liking it?

[@roysauto7674]

@@dpotter08 I'm liking it very much. No complaints or regrets

[@Hamasisfilthytrash]

Warranty is non content and build quality is terrible thinner metal as well

[@dpotter08]

@@Hamasisfilthytrash which one do you recommend then?

[@Hamasisfilthytrash]

@@dpotter08 force USA has a lifetime frame warranty and 10 years on components pulleys etc

[@christianalcantara337]

I have been using the Major Lutie for 2 weeks and I couldn’t be more happy with my purchase. Goodbye commercial gyms ✌🏼

[@gerardoc1028]

Whats is the wide of the pull up bar bro?... standard are 48 inches. This looks smaller👍🍀

[@Hamasisfilthytrash]

Good luck it’s thin shit metal with basically no warranty!

[@BigBADSTUFF69]

@@Hamasisfilthytrashand yet no one has ever broken one, it's the same thickness as a lot of other racks

[@Hamasisfilthytrash]

@@BigBADSTUFF69 really you have access to their claims department, please share with us with your data and evidence to back your claim.

[@AzrealJ]

@@Hamasisfilthytrashthe burden of proof is on you? You made the claim where’s your proof?

[@roysauto7674]

For anyone who might be interested I switched out all the plastic pulleys to aluminum on my Major Lutie rack and when I measured the before and after it looks like there was about 2.5 pounds less drag with the aluminum pulleys. What I did was stand on a scale and vertically pull down on one of the cables and held it steady while measuring my weight. I then switched out the pulleys and did the same test. I did this at both low weight (15 pounds) and higher weight (50 pounds) and they both showed a difference of around 2.5 pounds. The aluminum pulleys made a big difference in the feel of lightweight exercises but as weight goes up the difference becomes less noticeable. If I remember correctly cost for all the pulleys was about $200.

[@thedoctorate]

Thanks for those details!

[@OC2OMAHA]

Where did you buy the pulleys?

[@JasonParham83]

Where did you source the pulleys?

[@rrodney24]

Link for pulleys?

[@roysauto7674]

@@JasonParham83 Ebay had the best options and prices I could find

[@MIL-we9bb]

I have this exact rack for about a year and its exceeded my expectations. For me its been worth every penny and im happy with the purchase and function. Perfect for at home workouts and at home gym. For reference im 5’11 230 athletic build and its sturdy and solid enough for me

[@austinfrank552]

Hey man, very interested in purchasing this rack. Especially for the ability to do lat pull downs as well. Does this cable system work well for lat pull downs and seated rows in your opinion. I see it only has a 300lb capacity, that seems low right?

[@TheGundemonIII]

Yes it works very well for lat pulldowns

[@pagingmradams]

I’d love to see a review of Major Lutie’s Lightning F35 and any other similar folding racks. For those of us that have very little space, these types of racks are very appealing.

[@Frennemydistinction]

That model offers a lot of versatility with how you can set the posts at different widths. Close together you go seated rows; wide apart is good for flies. One concern is that the posts stand on casters.

[@souleymanebarry9648]

Would love a updated review of the Rep PR-1100 with lat pull down or Titan T3. How do they still hold up with all of these new budget racks. Thanks in advance.

[@deanholstein3046]

My beautiful wifey bought this for me as a birthday gift last year. It has held up well with heavy use! It gets the job done for me.

[@youngrevival9715]

Agreed

[@tylerscott9741]

I've had mine for about a month now and absolutely love it best decision I ever made!!!

[@ItAintEazyBeingCheezy11]

Is it sturdy like the titan rack ?

[@Christiansstillstruggle]

The picture of the "reality" cake took me alllll the way out 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mlb5525]

FYI the Major Lutie SML07 with a Smith machine in place of the power rack is on sale for $1,250, includes shipping.

[@highstax_xylophones]

I like it. Thanks for reviewing something for those who don't care to have commercial grade stuff.

[@roysauto7674]

On a completely unrelated note I'm not a gamer but have been using a virtual reality headset for cardio the past couple months. I've always had a hard time making myself do cardio but this has been a game changer. Thrill of the fight and Supernatural have been my go-to 'games.' As I set up my garage gym I'm leaving plenty of extra floor space for this. Maybe non-traditional cardio options could be an interesting video.

[@blesseveryoneiknow]

lucky you, when I play 3d games now, I will faint to the ground, I can only play 2 d game.

[@Data_Man]

Appreciate these kind of videos. So many options now compared to the days of the pandemic refreshing the Rogue site to update stock in case something was restocked 😂

[@calvinc5718]

Great review! I was wondering that could you review the ER KANG K6 or Mikolo K3, they are pretty similar to Major Lutie and Ritft, I am about to getting one of them!

[@SquatSimp]

For the lack of cross compatibility with other brands, I wouldn't buy this personally. It is inevitable that we will want to implement something from another brand onto our rack.

[@baloo1522]

What would you recommend?

[@SquatSimp]

@baloo1522 REP 4000 series is what I would get personally

[@joemomma707]

You are correct. What do you recommend for me? I watched his rep Athena vs ares. My budget is $5,000 so I’m not trying to cheap out. I’m debating between stand alone like the rep 2.0 or the best rack and pulley system

[@G2eazy97]

There are places we're you can buy magnets to place inbetween the attachment and the pin hole to secure the gap, which means you can use almost any attachments out there with this rack, the magnets are like 30$

[@ernestogarcia8706]

@@G2eazy97what are they called?

[@AndrewFrancisFreeman]

Would love to see a review of the SUPgym halfrack with functional trainer. It is owned by the same company as Major Lutie.

[@murvygoaz5903]

Can you review the bells of steel light commercial power rack? Would love to see the lat/low row reviewed at well.

[@831nightmare]

I literally just got this rack delivered today. I was holding off for a while on buying it cause I was waiting for a gym review video on it, but it just never came, until now, that is.

[@312ASansA]

Coop so I bought the PLM03 after watching this and many other reviews for the unit and i have had it about 6 months now. I am a complete noob when it comes to all things fitness as i am beginning this journey as part of a quality of life change I am making. No matter the unit is great the things you mentioned are accurate like the darn pullup handles moving "frustrating" but bang for the buck i am loving it. They did recently offer a pulley upgrade kit which i got, they are solid and a great upgrade. If like me you want more out of the rack i had to make wood jigs for 3X3 attachments so they would fit my rack like strap safeties, the titan wrist roller, and an amazon leg extension. Only thing i wish was that there were mounting options for the side of the rack supports but again the gauge of steel is the factor there. I am though tempted to tap a couple into places to do so. And now that they are also offering a weight stack upgrade i am tempted to pick that up as well. Thank you again for the great vids your content has really helped me build my space

[@AjaychinuShah]

By the way - Growth is SK and Kyoto increase. Whereas Build is adding a Dan. Explaining how folks feel integrated with options to Assimilate. Thanks 😊

[@ianandrews-b5i]

Major-Lutie (now rebranded as Major Fitness) has made a number of attachments available since this review came out including lever arms, monolifts, a seated leg extension/hamstring curl that can also be used as a bulldog pad. Some of the attachments look like they have some pretty interesting features. For example the lever arms can lock into several positions and can also be adjusted in the horizontal direction and include a retracting belt squat stand. I would love to see these attachments reviewed in the context of increasing the versatility of this budget friendly rack.

[@shhyman94]

I've got this exact rack. Love it. If I had to pick an issue with it, it would be two things. First is that if you are doing a lower cable workout with the pulley's at the bottom and have some decent weight on, the rack shifts. Of course, you can bolt it or weigh it down. My second gripe is I had a rack before that had an additional lat pull-down assembly that worked great. I got this and with the pulley at the highest setting, there is not enough length to do a lat pull-down unless you sit on the floor... which isn't ideal. There is the pull-up crossbar so, adjust but, still love lat pull-downs. Other than that, this rack is awesome, strong, sturdy, and not terribly expensive. Good buy.

[@jeffreybeasley8448]

Got this a year and a half ago. It’s held up nicely. It had handles, lat bar, handle, land mine attachment. Dip bars.

[@kalebshurtz463]

Would love to see a review for the ER KANG power rack looks very similar

[@gdborton]

I've got this exact rack from a different brand. If you're diligent you can get it $100-200 cheaper than the Major Lutie version, but without the bench. I like it a lot except for some minor things: - The pulleys are difficult to move up and down, it could be that I tightened it too much. - The weight sled for the pulley interferes w/ my bench, I can barely get the bench deep enough in the rack for incline benching. - The landmine tightening bolt's plastic came broken in mine, can adjust it w/ a screwdriver, but I never use it so YMMV.

[@bubblechaser5369]

Bought a separate bench. Great idea hu

[@James-mr5kb]

If you're buying it just for the functional trainer remember that there's functional trainer add-ons you can get for a regular rack, like the Omni pulley and bully glyder

[@luciddoge9990]

Does it come with a barbel

[@ctclimberguy34]

​@luciddoge9990 it does if you pay for one.

[@thirdmanout]

How about Mikolo? Any thoughts?

[@davidjemmott5900]

Do you have any insight on Major Lutie's Lightning F35? 👀👀

[@chasemayson2850]

Great review. I was looking at this rack but got the major lutie sml07 rack and smith machine combo instead because I lucked out and found one on marketplace for 500 and its been awesome so far, would love to see a review on that

[@staceyeaton6869]

This is the one I want (or the SML09). Any complaints??

[@chasemayson2850]

@@staceyeaton6869 it does pretty much everything I need it to do and more for my workouts, not really any complaints yet. only thing I can bitch about is one of the knobs for the pulleys broke off but that's was from the previous owner

[@videogazer801]

@@staceyeaton6869The SML09 has been discontinued due to many complaints

[@murdog04]

Great review Coop! Thanks for sharing.

[@mikethestockimpaler3049]

👍 Coop, what happened to the comparison to the FORCE USA rack system you mentioned at the beginning? You forgot? 😂

[@Bammer2754]

So happy Coop was able to put the 35# plates to use 😂

[@bernardvales5502]

Can you please review the major F35 folding rack. I believe it is new.

[@killerkhatiby009]

I've been waiting for a review of this!! Major Lutie honestly just doesn't seem quite worth the price to me. Coop you should take a look at the Mikolo M4 Smith Machine Rack Combo and/or the Mikolo/ER KANG (seen it under both brands) H10 Smith/Rack combo. We need a budget Amazon all-in-one review roundup!

[@RTH140]

Yes! The Mikolo K3 as well, that’s their flagship rack I think. Been looking at that and this Major Lutie and trying to decide between them.

[@cmd_reboot_sim]

@@RTH140what did you decide?

[@RTH140]

@@cmd_reboot_sim I read reviews that both were built with less-sturdy material, so I went with a slightly thicker steel commercial power rack from Bells of Steel. Doesn’t come with as many amenities (unless you shell out a couple hundred bucks more, which I did… hurt my wallet, but worth it) but it feels sturdy when I need to rack some relatively heavy weight on it. The peace of mind is worth it for me since I lift alone in my garage 👍🏻

[@Bf3xx]

This was totally worth it ! It is so annoying to squat/bench at a commercial gym always overcrowded! DEFINITELY A GREAT INVESTMENT

[@tjgossard141]

Please review their updated foldable rack/functional trainer?

[@chita25]

Would like to see a comparison of this to the bells of steel double cable tower squat setup.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Coop can you review freak athlete's Nordic hyperextension and bullet proof fitness's PCB? Ones a likely future purchase the other wish list likely not happening.

[@lancenava5840]

How about Smith machines? Can u do some reviews on some good better best machine's. Thx guys love watching.

[@agustinnery1887]

Tried to use the discount code when purchasing the rack but it didn't work

[@duodenum7]

For the RitFit rack that had the center mounted last pull-down, couldn’t you put the J-cups on the inside of the front posts to still squat in the rack? So that would make it more comparable.

[@SEAKPhotog]

That's what I was thinking as well.🤔

[@DodgeSystems]

You wouldn't be able to back out though like on this.

[@bigk2080]

Titan T2, REP PR 1100, or Fitness Reality are the best 2x2 racks and all of their attachments are interchangeable.

[@X81mafia]

Please review the Mikolo K3 and ER KANG PC06

[@harveymartinez5504]

I just got this rack but it’s a different brand called mikolo power rack it is the exact same. So far seems great for what it is

[@psylentsneaks3856]

I’d like to see you review the valor fitness rack with the cable crossover attachment.

[@MrPanthers23]

Love that centerline for placing your bench quickly idea.

[@PunisherDMT]

I like a 2x3 rack with the traditional upright orientation, because they typically provide more barbell collar space when racking/un-racking.

[@jtv913]

I'd like to see you review the ULTRA FUEGO Power Cage

[@geekatari4391]

I would like to see about the sportsroyal. It looks like you can squat inside the cage, too.

[@juanp1089]

Can you do a video on the best expensive minimalistic home gym

[@MasterCraftX8]

Love to see this rereviewed with all their attachments like leg extensions and weights that brings the price above $2k.

[@georgelane6350]

Can you please add metric conversions for your units? Even just on screen would be so helpful.

[@rebuiltbyusn]

Have you commented or critiqued on the sports royals power cage? Please do.

[@dominic2145]

Major Lutie has a discrepancy on the gauge of steel their description says 2mm and the picture shows 13 gauge. I asked them and they told me 16 gauge, please put a micrometer on it and let us know.

[@antoniosal2184]

Hey Coop can you review the B52

[@obituarywolf8772]

can you review the mikolo?

[@jamesgerlach2766]

Er kang has a very similar one I’d like to see compared

[@bobbyboygaming2157]

The stuff you review is very high-end. I'd like to see more "cheap" stuff reviewed. Appreciate the content, just not within a lot of people's budgets though.

[@dankir1]

Coop we need a review of Freak Athletes Nordic Hyper 4 - 1!

[@joecowan3719]

The name though...all I can think of is a Major Lugie

[@poiuytrewqfg1477]

Lol anyone else hear Rudy? Rudy Rudy Rudy! Major Rudy!

[@Urlacher2354]

They changed their name to Major Fitness 😊 😊

[@shadowhawk1478]

Major lutie just went through a rebrand would love to see a review on their new B2 and B52 lineup

[@daemon_Sevin]

You should have a mock entry door closer to the product being talked about. 😅I like to use that as a size reference.

[@markemba]

Was the code only good for a certain amount of time? It's not working for me...

[@AndrewVinhHuynh]

this was an excellent review and exactly what i needed to make a decision.

[@jonathannapier-morales2259]

Can you compare with Bells of Steel cable towers? The BOS cables (2 of them) can be used as a squat rack. If its a true 3/3 then it would be compatible with all the attachments offered by the major companies (rogue, rep, etc.). I think that would make it a better purchase. Two cable towers being around $700.

[@ScratchTard]

I feel like the titan design etc wouldn’t be an issue using the rack as long as you unload the trolley….

[@gx12]

Please review a leverage gym! 🤙

[@dman2509]

can you use the RitFit as a power rack if you just face 180 degrees the other way away from the cables?

[@bigc1504]

Would love a review of Valor Fitness squat rack with cable crossover

[@mattdevine5871]

Would love to see a review of the new Bells of Steel All in one trainer

[@thebodybeatdownDiTi]

Seems if you design a rack/cage it should/would be able to always be used as a full cage/rack system. Strange how some dont.

[@Brandon-zu3tw]

The hulkfit cable add on would like to hear about that one as I already have the base power rack

[@Enders321]

I would love to see a review one of the Archon Fitness power cages. I'm currently deciding between that and the Rep 1100. Love the channel, keep up the good work!

[@filideeznuts]

Also consider a T2 from Titan they have a lot of j cup options and strap safety’s

[@staceyeaton6869]

Thanks for the review! Been waiting on it. I would love to see the "higher end" options like the SML07 or 09 from the same company though. Seems like these would pack more of a punch. I am prolly going to purchase the SML09 after my next military move. That, plates, powerblocks, and a bench. Should be good to go then!

[@DSFruits]

I just got the SML09. I was skeptical, but I love this thing. Adds the Smith Machine component to it.

[@michaelderenne9838]

And you'll pay a lot more. Just saying I wouldn't buy this rack either

[@jcantu23]

Can you do a review on the foldable version of this please? MAJOR FITNESS ALL-IN-ONE HOME GYM FOLDING POWER RACK LIGHTNING F35. Thanks!

[@Alley00Cat]

I just cannot get over the name Majorlutie 😂. I can’t imagine anyone walking in my home gym and seeing “major lutie” written everywhere. 😅

[@samuelhutchinson7843]

Y’all should review the 4 new attachments (Major Fitness) what they’re called now. I’m thinking about ordering the lever arms soon

[@alexislandry4827]

Is there a huge difference between single and dual stack for muscle growth while using both handles at the same time?

[@ShavonSimpson-z9i]

Would love to see your review of the Mikolo F4 or K3

[@bhrodenbaugh]

Please do a review of the REP PR-1100! Not much on KZbin for that rack fully-loaded

[@proudcheerdad5220]

Please review the "Flybird All-in-One Power Rack with Pulley System". I'm considering one of the bundles. I saw you did one of their benches. They have big bundles with the power rack I was considering getting one with plates and a barbell.

[@viniciuscampos673]

Can you please review the Major Lutie foldable F35? Really in doubt on how those wheel will stand heavy barbells and if they will dig in my flooring

[@crt15]

Is the Folding F35 Lighting in your/our future? Pretty please!!

[@xoqentin]

please make a $3,000 home gym video

[@zanewalls8596]

I have this exact rack in my house and I love it. It does everything I need it to do and love the cost!

[@R_Miguel82]

Hi, can u tell me if i can add more attatchments or cables to that rack? Thank you

[@meganfisher8453]

Do you like the bench that comes with this one?

[@seancarnes8591]

Please review the Body Solid GPR400.

[@coachflexfitnessny]

I have a low ceiling in my basement. It is 7 feet. Can I flip the pull-up bar over so I can have more room?

[@m2melcher]

so you think in your opinion this is the same steel as ritfit?

[@chrisstaats9237]

Mikolo makes a commercial grade 3x3 rack, 11 gauge steel for 700$, Interested to see a review on that

[@importraceramimportraceam1756]

How do the plate loaded cables feel in comparison to the traditional selectorizer? I know it’s 2:1 ratio so for the lat pull-down or low row you’d really have to load it up.

[@bradbujp]

Hey, this is the most recent comment I've found so I'll cut straight to the point. Will I be able to use a 6ft olympic bar on this rack or is the rack too wide?

[@mzr5165]

I have this rack and I'm very happy with it. I love all the attachments. I can do almost everything at home now vs the gym

[@MJriejo]

Can you do some videos using your rack.

[@Bearjew2995]

Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it it helped me pick this rack when purchasing for my home gym. Im a bigger guy who does more power lifting, and the rack had been great. Would you please do a review on the thier ajustable bench please.

[@CKeys6]

so what kinds of accessories can you buy with the rack or what company sells accessories that are compatible with the rack

[@mikemikemikemikemikemeup]

You say that the arch with the logo on it doesn’t add stability. Why is that? Unless the arch is made out of paper it should still add stability. I assume it’s made out of metal and even thin metal will add to the rigidity. Is there a reason why I’m wrong about this?

[@Chairman-Meow.]

I wanna see Sambaleen review some ladies equipment.

[@1TieDye1]

On the racks that couldn’t be used as a power rack because the pulley system was in the way, was it not an option to put the j hooks on the other uprights?

[@daedevillewrestling]

I’d like to see some Powertec options. They’ve been running some deals lately and have a very long track record.

[@BillyJBailey]

Could I put this on a porch outside? Covered but exposed to the sides.

[@Jason_Cade]

The titan lat pulldown/low row does not run in line with the posts? That’s false.. it’s pushed back just like this rack and the rep racks just for anyone out there curious. That was a false statement.. I can squat and bench inside the rack with my cable system attached