I Bought The Cheapest Power Rack on Amazon And I HATE It but...

This is the cheapest full power rack you can buy and I really tried to like it... 🤮 The BalanceFrom Power Cage amzn.to/4267eFR
Much Better Budget Racks ⬇️⬇️
👉 Fitness Reality 810XLT gluck.fit/FitnessReality810XLT
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❤️ UHMW Tape gluck.fit/UHMWTape
The BalanceFrom Power Cage is an unsafe and deceitfully listed power rack sold on Amazon. In this review I explain why you should look elsewhere and give some great alternative power rack options.
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0:00 The BalanceFrom Power Cage
2:07 The First Issue, Deceitfulness
4:13 Lack Of Versatility and Problems with Attachments
7:27 Why The Rack Doesn't Work
9:10 The One Bright Spot
11:26 Final Thoughts

[@GlucksGym]

This one didn't measure up, which budget rack should we look at next?

[@ironhallgym]

Hulk fit and it’s cable cross over machine. Also see if it works with your fitness reality rack, because I totally have the fitness reality 810xlt.

[@billmoran4866]

Synergee power rack less than $300 Canadian. I've just gor it and its great

[@Bro-siah]

I’d love to see a review of the Rep pr 1100. It's one of Rep's most affordable 4-post racks and has a decent number of attachments.

[@chrisj2713]

Starting strength rack! Fahv by Fahv!

[@MathiasMorch]

You could look at some of the 2.36" (60 mm) racks with 1" (25 mm) holes. I bought a foldable one in Europe for ~200€ including spotter arms and j-cups. I measured the one i bought, and it was made of 3 mm(~11 gauge) thick steel . It's possible to fit most of the standard 3x3x1" accessories if you cut and glue some UHMW to them. And the accessories you can find for 2.36"x2.36"x1" are usually considerably cheaper.

[@julioandresarriagarangel7183]

The lying about the material's gauge level is a very delicate blunder. The company should be sued for that.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

they are based in CHINA no phone number and zero customer service. Good luck with that.

[@bullyboy131]

​@@GuitarsAndSynths beat me to it

[@abelramos6190]

@@bullyboy131😊a mm😊 mm e

[@freedomfitnessequipment]

Walmart also makes a stairclimber now - I'm just waiting for the lawsuits. You should try that next. It's insane how low they priced it, I guarantee it won't last 6 months.

[@iogpurge]

Link?

[@iogpurge]

Nevermind it's balanceform too.

[@iogpurge]

I wouldn't be so sure that it won't last or is any worse than other products. 90% of fitness equipment sold here is chinese manufactured with a logo slapped on it. Things like nuobell, the old rep fitness products, ect are all from China. $1500 is a pretty fair price imo.

[@briand5047]

To not delete comments is one thing. To put them on a video is great.

[@GlucksGym]

I've been saving them up 😂

[@elguapo09]

Great video! You should do a video on gym equipment for low ceilings!

[@Bro-siah]

Great review. Funny and informative. Excited to see the Titan T2 review!

[@GlucksGym]

Already filmed and ready 😊

[@timeverson3440]

Thanks for reviewing the BalanceFrom Power Cage. Looking forward to the Titan T-2 review.

[@terrymoltzan904]

The Inspire rack from Costco on sale at $500 was a great value for me. Full price is still good and you never know if the sale price will ever return. Hole spacing and overall height could be better but it is heavy duty and takes at least some PR5000 accessories.

[@danharbison6203]

Fair review...glad I am in a spot where I don't need to go that budget. Could work for some folks in a pinch.

[@shavebucks9818]

Can you do review on ULTRA FUEGO Power Cage, Multi-Functional Power Rack with J-Hooks, Dip Handles, Landmine Attachment and Optional Cable Pulley System for Home Gym

[@H.Dobson]

Love the video! I've been really getting into your videos lately. I was wondering if you could recommend a good FID weight bench that they sell in the UK because I liked the REP AB 3000 that you've shown in some videos but REP wont ship internationally and we all know the best gear comes from the USA.

[@DJIngoB]

For irony’s sake, you should’ve loaded the pull-down with Eleiko plates. Loved the bench bit during the cross member section. And, at least you found the perfect rack to complement the Yaheetech bar.

[@michaelsutton1461]

Such an in depth review on a budget piece! I'm impressed by your professionalism. I'm not in the market for a budget rack, and yet, still couldn't help but watch the whole thing. What is wrong with me!? LOL.

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha nothing at all. The kind of viewer we need more of! Thanks!

[@nogheadz4987]

Thanks the review, Glucker

[@GlucksGym]

😊 Thanks for the comment

[@fwiffo42]

This was a very entertaining review and a lot more informative than some other review channels I’ve seen. But by far the best bit in the video is at 8:40. Blink, and you’ll miss it! PS Wynie has very impressive depth on those squats in the b-roll!

[@GlucksGym]

Prioritizing entertainment over sales 😂 Just trying to make content I'd enjoy watching. Happy you like it

[@altairtheeagle]

Love the shirt, strongman, hell yeah

[@richardtorres9814]

The Cap squat rack is really good for a $100 can't complain for what you pay

[@thisismenchi]

I use a similar cheap china-made-rack from Hulkfit. I don't have a garage, so my setup is literally outside and exposed to the elements. So this is my cheap, good-enough-for-now rack. I have plans to build a shed for my eventual home gym. Once that's up I'll invest in something of better quality.

[@DingusSquatfordJr.]

Very comprehensive review! Well done, Winnie.

[@timfritton469]

Upside down bench... Nice touch!

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha, good eyes

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

That steel gauge misrepresentation is jacked up, but I am not overly surprised considering this absolute beauty. 39” wide? This one was fun, guys!

[@GlucksGym]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 it was a tough one to do

[@tazRenegade]

So glad I listened to you and got the PR 5000 😅 don’t have to worry about any silly details that come with paying a ton less

[@GlucksGym]

That's a great power rack! Won't ever outgrow it

[@cryptologic6002]

Wow! I thought you were reviewing A Rep ARES until you said the brand. I LOVE my ARES!!!

[@grocerygetters]

Good review. At first glance, it looks decent enough at such a low price point. Good on pointing out the placement of the bottom bar / brace getting in the way of moving a bench into place or being able to comfortably squat in there. The hole size really limits the functionality or ability to upgrade any sort of attachments or add safety spotter arms, etc. That row attachment for 100 bucks sounds cheap, but I'd really be unhappy with it. The amount of excess cable is terrible and that foot angle is laughably funny. Who would even bother placing their feet at that angle? Really shows how the Fitness Reality budget rack does simple and affordable better.

[@lurklingX]

0:55 omg that haircut comment 😂

[@TheTurtlesrockz]

YESSS new video!! :)

[@GlucksGym]

😊

[@joeleelillbitt7715]

Now that you have reviewed so much equipment I would love to know your top and bottom 5 pieces of equipment from Rogue, Rep, Bells, and Titan

[@GlucksGym]

That's a great series idea!

[@tuanlinhdo7244]

What home gym setup would you recommend for an apartment? Looking for something most space efficient but as versatile as possible.

[@buttermilkbiscut5477]

Awww dang i should've done more research on my squat rack. I didn't even think about the gauge

[@garretthurst9904]

Should totally do the ritfit rack next!!

[@prophetseven728]

Do you have reviews and accessories review on power rack cages of 2x3 !?!

[@stealthassasin1day291]

I only use 3x3 structural grade solid stock steel racks so these 16, 14, 12 Ga steel mass produced products wont work for me.

[@btstrg1]

I know this isn't part of this video but you mentioned this in the last video when will you be reviewing the Titan fitness nemesis functional trainer? I'm really interested in that I want to buy one but I'd love to see your review first. Thanks.

[@GlucksGym]

It's out of stock until approximately September so we'll be waiting on that one for a bit

[@btstrg1]

I was hoping you had it🙂 they sent me an email today saying August? It definitely looks interesting. I like the footprint of it and a 300 pound stack.

[@DS-jh1bp]

I change my vote from improving to dropping max weight. Appreciate the thorough review

[@GlucksGym]

Dropping would consist of a video with Wynie and I. Probably time better choice

[@MetalsForBrunch]

nice prop to use when selling a house.

[@justaskin3125]

Any thoughts on th Xmark crowbar olympic bar and the Rugged Flat Bench vs the Rep FB 5000?

[@GLAEDR1531]

Hate "contributing" to the algorithim but I like you funny man. You get my like, comment, and subscribe.

[@t_plauche]

2:07 Clean form Wynie! I have this rack and agree. This rack is not good for heavy weight. I am biding my time to upgrade. The late pulldown and low row are surprisingly good.

[@gurfdog]

I loved this review! Very entertaining (Rogue J hooks cost more than that rack 😂😂😂).

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks 😁

[@joecowan3719]

Have you looked at the Massive Fitness Equipment line from Steve Shaw?

[@hyg71886]

It could be handy for people that don’t plan to go heavy. Maybe like a light lifter. Like you said, do we really need a pr5000? No but that’s the problem with hobbies lol

[@shawnjohnson6537]

How about the Signature Fitness SF-3 rack? It is pretty beefy.

[@Agent77X]

I am looking for a much taller full rack for doing pull-ups as well as weight lifting. I have 19’ foot ceiling! Just do not care about the black color! Really like gloss white for my rack color preference! Not many racks that come in white that is just a rack. Have to get it with pulldown cable crossover included and it junky accessories to unpack and throw away in the garbage. You go premium, $5000+ that is, into the Lifetime gym club equipment and 10 gauge thickness.

[@LBJedi]

So I was building out my Hydra rack on the Bells website, and when I got to the accessories section, I kept thinking things like “do I do the land mine or Rogue’s?” Would you consider doing a Rogue vs Bells attachment by attachment video for us?

[@GlucksGym]

I'd have to figure out how to do that one. We definitely need some kind of attachment resource but maybe an article that can be easily updated would work better?

[@LBJedi]

@@GlucksGym That’s a great idea! I know I would find that incredibly helpful👍

[@mariaamaro6227]

I would love for you to review home smith machines, compact...under a 1000

[@GlucksGym]

Got any on your list you'd like to see?

[@squatrx]

I have a T-2 and love it. I imagine it will outlast me and the kid will be able to use it for a lifetime if wanted.

[@chriskim457]

If anyone does have this rack and needs accessories. The sunny power racks are 2x2 with 5/8" holes so they should work.

[@GlucksGym]

I thought sunny was 3/4'"holes?

[@chriskim457]

@@GlucksGym I just finished 12 hour shift. Will measure if I get up 😂

[@scooobyj8714]

Well I think you hit it on the nose. It is a good price ($200). I think the $200 suckers people into buying this rack. Unfortunately all the down falls will be worked through. When it comes to a forever rack I say buy once and cry once.

[@punkyskunk22]

I’ll bet that they misspelled “Balance FORM” and just went with it. Thanks a lot, China 😅

[@Classic_kissick]

The comments 😂

[@GlucksGym]

I know you know all too well about the comments 😂

[@squealer42]

11 gauge steel weighs 5lbs / sq ft. 16 gauge is half that. It's 2 x 2; subtract the holes, interpolate and compare with listed dims and shipping weight. Answer / trustworthiness is commensurate with listed 4 foot height -> " 82"x 48' x 47" (L x H x W)," Maybe the rack is intended to lay on its side? That's some airport quality nylon, right there, I tell you hwhat.

[@TorBoy9]

I'd rather buy something with a bit more honesty. There is deceit in specs and in design. It is obvious that the designers of this power rack do not lift, and did not try even the most basic exercises such as bench press. You really should not trust some unknown Chinese guy with no lifting experience to design your rack. Money is best spent elsewhere. You deserve a better design.

[@andrewsherwin2664]

Dang. This one just got delivered to my house yesterday.

[@GlucksGym]

Crap. I'm sorry. Maybe you'll like it and I'm am idiot. If not Amazon will take it back.

[@andrewsherwin2664]

@@GlucksGym already sent it back. It was junk. Found a used no name rack on marketplace that was much better. And the guy threw in a free Arch Nemesis bar.

[@robolson7669]

This rack is just for looks. Much like my equipment right now

[@excurrahee]

I just couldn't feel safe with the straps. I'm just incredibly happy with my fitness reality.

[@donray2435]

Boom goes the dynamite

[@Bro-siah]

thats true🤔

[@carps_gym]

💪🏼

[@GlucksGym]

👑

[@JustSheilz]

This compaany lying about the gauge and measurements is a lawsuit in waiting.

[@puppys2382]

schultz fitness rack is the best one in the market

[@jrsmith5]

Man that thing was scary when you dropped your deadlift.

[@GlucksGym]

I didn't think the straps would hold from the rack pull but somehow it did. I don't think it will over time

[@reggie7716]

A $200 power rack? I feel like my wife would find my mangled lifeless body under a pile of crumpled steel if I were to try to use that thing.

[@normsnaman]

Thanks man. I'm glad I can never recommend this rack to anybody haha.

[@BasementBrandon]

Keep talking about racks, but do it slower and deeper.

[@GlucksGym]

Oh my

[@Agent77X]

Funny!😁👍

[@GlucksGym]

😊

[@jerseyjim9092]

Anyone who buys the cheapest of anything is kind of asking to be disappointed.

[@LukesGarageGym]

Oooooof lol

[@rodolfomedini9931]

You guys deleting my comments or is this KZbin?

[@GlucksGym]

Haha why would we delete yours? You've been a long time supporter. Actually we don't even delete the jackasses 😂 KZbin is weird with their filters think

[@rodolfomedini9931]

S.YE.D.E.E belt squat on Am zon dedicated machine at less than 500 after shipping... Might be worth a look could be a gem smaller foot than you bells

[@rodolfomedini9931]

​@@GlucksGym filters hate me today

[@GlucksGym]

Did you link it? Maybe they block links? Idk but I've had a bunch of my own get deleted

[@rodolfomedini9931]

@@GlucksGym that's the crazy part I didn't just a description of the product and the name. Anyway it seems too good to be true but I saw a KZbin short of someone who typically chops wood giving it a 9 out of 10... He was a college S&C coach and it wasn't an ad or affiliate link just thought it was interesting at that price point. Even has a hydraulic shock for the racking mechanism

[@Bigfrosticle]

Where's baylee

[@GlucksGym]

Where is Baylee?!

[@Markus-fw4px]

And in reality it is good enough for 95% of the people and Rogue and Co. are nice to have, but way overengineered.

[@NoFate247]

Bud did you die? :)

[@GlucksGym]

Had I used any type of real weight I probably would've 😂

[@NoFate247]

@@GlucksGym ok so we're saying it's perfectly save for me to use but any normal highschool teenager might be taking their life into their own hands.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

I was looking for a reasonable cable system. I looked for 6 months and found power racks with plate loaded functional trainer cable systems. Three companies sell the best inexpensive ones that I found. E.R. Kang, Mikola, and Major lutie. Already having a rack, I really just wanted the cables without breaking the bank. I bought one from E.R. Kang for $734 to my door. It is a great plate loaded functional trainer. It also is not a bad rack. The rack can hold any weight I can do but the JCups and safeties I would not trust with more than 400 lbs. Also U can't use attachments from REP or Rogue because the uprights have crazy measurements. Really only attachments from the company will work and they dont make them very strong. I swear though to get a $734 functional trainer that doubles as a rack for up to 400 lbs. is Very Cool. It's 14 Gauge steel and mine has laser cut numbers on the uprights. Major Lutie and Mikola do not offer laser cut uprights but Major Lutie does offer a 3x3 11 Gauge Steel power rack without the cables, of course, in 3 colors for $750 to your door. Compare that to REP and Rogue and it's right at half price. Just goes to show us the mark up REP and especially Rogue put on their racks. 11 Gauge steel is 11 Gauge steel so other than having a fancy company name on it there is no reason to buy REP''s or Rogue's over Major Lutie's. Still, me and U are not buying a Major Lutie rack over REP or Rogue cause we want the best but for most people, they would be perfectly fine with Lutie's rack. They will save around $750 to buy more stuff. I don't mind having the cheap rack for my functional trainer. It works great and easily holds any weight I can do with cables. After I saw U reviewing cheap racks, I Just wanted to let U know of my experience with one. I sure would not trust a $200 rack though, the cables are my reason for buying it and we use them every workout. Take Care

[@eds7344]

Lot of these racks will be just fine for the average person that goes to work everyday comes home and wants to get a workout in their garage. Now if your some kinda elite powerlifter, bodybuilder etc then you may want to spend more money.

[@GlucksGym]

Not this one. There's a lot of issues shown in this video as to why this is an unsafe rack.

[@bastipear2864]

You are a funny dude

[@GlucksGym]

😊

[@runpuddrun]

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