I BOUGHT the CHEAPEST Power Rack on Amazon...

[@eds7344]

If your the everyday person whose gotta job and bills which is a good percentage of the country and wanna stay in shape this'll be fine.

[@from9539]

Facts

[@caleb8363]

I have this power rack and it works perfectly fine

[@codycast]

I try my best to avoid any made in China but even most “high end” brands are made in China. So I’ve decided if pricy brands are going to be made in China anyway I’ll skip them and just go with a cheap brand. Want my extra $ for your rack? Make it in the US or literally anywhere else but China.

[@Golfing422]

@@codycast Yep, I share the same exact attitude. If it’s gonna be made cheap, then it better sell cheap.

[@getstrongby4038]

Lol funny, so because you work you dont time to get strong?

[@WoodysGamertag]

Drop it!

[@Bluebird22200]

Woah, WOODY!!

[@jacobvelez4897]

When your favorite KZbin OG legend comments on one of your other favorite channels

[@jgregory935]

Definitely drop it we got to see what It can do!👍

[@wezedwards234]

Drop. That. Shit.

[@eklimas123]

I own this rack and want to know. And giving all the better equipment that Coop has I kind of feel like the only thing useful he can do with this rack at this point is a drop test with it....

[@MrRiptopieces]

DROP TEST!!!!! Maybe just start from where most ppl would fail “in the hole” then if it survives that drop it high lol

[@iloqin]

This, just a little higher than the whole.... most people end up not dropping, but going back down and "setting" it down anyways. The safeties will hold up. It's the hole where the safety's go through where I think it gives first.

[@bestrong1240]

drop test brother

[@SuperRichardlotion]

Literally own this exact rack and failed a 380 bench on it with no issues

[@csalinas-sf6jg]

@@SuperRichardlotion ?

[@TheBatugan77]

@@SuperRichardlotion So... you got 365? 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 My lifetime PR.

[@AxlGao12]

I honestly respect Coop for doing videos like these that show people how pretty much no one NEEDS 11 to 7 gauge 3'x3' racks. You're never going to compromise the integrity of the steel. Now if you WANT a 7 or 11 gauge 3'x3' then that's perfect, just don't go telling novices that they need Rogue everything for their home gyms.

[@SirSketchable]

I've never even heard of a 7 gauge rack that sounds absurd, and ungodly heavy

[@_Mailman]

The reality is…most of us can’t afford more than 500lbs of weights even if we could lift that much 😂

[@justincider8892]

I have used this rack in the video for 5 years. It's fine. There are some issues. The J hooks that came with mine are a little different, but they're bare metal. Meaning that over the years I have grinded off material from the rack (and probably my bar) when re-racking a squat and bench. This is also incompatible with most attachments since they are made for 3x3 racks. This rack is also short. I cannot pin press with this. The pull up handles are too low for me. I have to bend my knees so my feet are behind me to do pull ups. I'm happy to have something, but after 5 years I want something nice. So, I'm getting a REP rack.

[@Tycoon248]

I bought this rack in 2017 and have used it ever since. it has survived 400lb squat bails, a 600lb rack pull fail, and NUMEROUS bench mishaps. Beyond this I made a risky call a few years back and removed the top bracing because I redid my basement and it wouldn't fit if I kept it. It STILL has yet to fail. I cannot believe the value I have gotten out of this rack, and I am now hesitant to get rid of it now that I have MULTIPLE better racks in my garage, purely for sentimental reasons. It receives my highest recommendation for a dirt cheap rack that I got for just under 300 dollars.

[@decespugliatorenucleare3780]

you should never sell the first one

[@chriszegarra6125]

*rattles a rack with no weights and moves around*, *rattles a rack with over 500 lbs of weight and doesnt move around* surprised pikachu

[@juancarlosvazquez5546]

He always does that to make rogue look great!!! TRUE ROGUE FANBOY

[@DigWaker]

He seems to think the more you add weights the less stable it should be

[@kalilka5697]

😆@@DigWaker

[@mikep3322]

Rogue is overpriced Gucci crap

[@Lokiwho]

*throw kids tricycle across the room* "Man, that's unstable" *Shakes 18-wheeler* "That thing ain't going anywhere"

[@brotheraugustine]

“I’m not even a mechanic” Subbed.

[@AlexsaurusRex]

That line caught me off guard and had to sub as well

[@baghdaddy3531]

@Brother Augustine are you everywhere? Maybe one day I will be able to catch a stream live haha. God Bless

[@Dansal1980]

Lol, that got me to sub too

[@engfragerm2657]

That’s the line that made me sub too lol

[@AetherCS2]

Same

[@bigunity]

the safety spotters fit into a pool noodle if you are concerned about damaging your bar. 1 noodle cut in half fits both spotters

[@ethanthao2831]

Damn good idea

[@BeardFaceSuper]

I bought 2 pieces of clear PVC hose. They fit perfectly and are more solid than a pool noodle.

[@bigunity]

@@BeardFaceSuper I see what you are saying but I would think that it would be one and done if the bar dropped on it, the pool noodles cost between 50 cents and 1 dollar each so replacing them isn't a big financial concern because ideally the bar should not be dropped

[@BOBANDVEG]

@@bigunity wrapped in duct tape....

[@freaktv917]

Brilliant

[@alexking4602]

“This one isn’t as stable” as he shakes a rack with 400 extra pounds on it.

[@KingJackstone]

God Loves You🙏🏻❤️

[@Flopolapagus]

For anyone buying this rack. Make sure you get the same brand attachments. The hulk fit ones are a bit different, as the bars on top are different and also the hulk fit has different vertical posts (2.5x2.5) so not all attachments such as j hooks will fit unless you get them custom from the same company

[@mach5jeep]

Fitness Reality: The reality is that 99% of you won't need a rack that holds over 500 pounds...ever.

[@ultimaetsolder]

Very true.

[@rodog504]

got em.

[@misledpoet]

I do though

[@robeltsegay698]

I would say 400. 95 percent of people including myself cant even lift that in any of the big 3s

[@Stevo8800]

Not true lots of people benching 400lbs plus now, squats 600lbs plus abs deadlifts 600-700lba plus and that’s the weaker the guys. You also got lifts like rack pulls which you typically add more weight then your max deadlift as well.

[@SpiritMadeSteelDojo]

I bought one of these racks about two years ago. I'd wanted a rack in the garage for a long time, and I'd been looking. But all the racks I saw were either $700+ or they looked like they'd fall over if you breathed on them. I was super broke at the time - all my money was tied up in my dojo - so a $700 was just plain not going to happen. I saw this one and thought, "that actually looks solid enough to use." Bought it, tried it out, and for the price, I've been extremely happy with it. I bench 300+ and squat almost 400, and this rack holds up just fine to those numbers. It's a tad bit wobbly at times, but never enough that I have any worries that it will fall over on me. Also, one thing Coop didn't mention - the pull up bars are quite stable. I've owned cheap "power tower" pull-up bars in the past and they always flexed under my weight, which made pull-ups hard. This thing doesn't budge when I'm doing pull-ups, which is great. Will I be upgrading to a better rack as soon as I can afford it? Absolutely, I will. But in the meanwhile, I can enjoy having a rack at the house, not spending money to go to a gym, and continuing to get stronger. And, honestly, I won't be upgrading to a cheaper Rogue or Rep rack, either, because it's not worth it. This one will do just fine until I can afford a Rogue Monster or comparable rack. Honestly, I saw the title and I was a bit afraid Coop was going to trash it. But his review was spot on. If you can afford better, get better. But if your money is super tight, but you still really, really want a rack, this is actually a solid buy.

[@haltorne6647]

I'm just wondering how you bench the same as your squat my man

[@SpiritMadeSteelDojo]

@@haltorne6647 Not sure how you got that from "I bench 300+ and squat almost 400," but to be more specific, my max bench is 320 and my max squat is 395. So the answer is, I don't bench the same as my squat.

[@haltorne6647]

@@SpiritMadeSteelDojo I mean... Your bench is 81% of your squat... Mines 65%, taking the world records in the IPF the average world record bench is 72% of the average world record squat. I'm js I'm impressed your upper body dwarfs your lower body. Not tryna hate my man, my upper body is trash compared to my lower 🤷🏼‍♂️ im just tryna get a bench like you my man

[@SpiritMadeSteelDojo]

@@haltorne6647 Sadly, it's actually the other way around. I have a bad knee from an old martial arts accident. So my squats and deadlifts aren't where they probably should be. :( I mean, I'm not embarrassed by them. A 395 squat and a 425 deadlift aren't terrible. But yes, compared to my bench, they should be higher.

[@haltorne6647]

@@SpiritMadeSteelDojo aw man, I feel that :// currently battling some issues along my left side from shoulder to hip from work too. 💪🏼💪🏼 Keep killing it

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

Unless you're an elite powerlifter your never going to need anything more than this.

[@bienmendoza4111]

this is my rack and bought it before the pandemic. it does all i need it to do. no complaint

[@wanderingcousin]

@@bienmendoza4111 I bought the same one last March. It's worked great for me.

[@crazydiggity]

@@wanderingcousin i got mine 2 years ago. It holds 600 pounds no problem. I have had 700 on it before when i had a friend over squatting.

[@getstrongby4038]

Im not even close to an elite powerlifter but id definately outgrow this within a year or 2

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

@@getstrongby4038 How so exactly? Will you squatting or benching more than 800lbs?

[@adammiller4044]

I bought the half rack version a few months ago and it's been great for me. The half rack version also includes a landmine attachment and 2 weight storage attachments, which helps keep it more sturdy if you don't want to bolt it down.

[@twister4489]

I have owned this rack for about 5 years, it’s been more than adequate for a home gym. During the height of gym/school closures my son’s basketball team used this as well as me 5-7 days per week with various lifting. Easily handled everything we were doing (400 was the most) and you can find better j hooks and plate holders for it. Certainly not commercial gym quality but excellent for home gym. I tighten up the bolts about every 2-3 months but it’s never let me down.

[@Tomsfoolery]

Coop, in this day and age of ever-growing garage gyms, I think it is definitely practical to do more "budget" [friendly] equipment reviews. Thanks for this one. I would have never considered a rack purchase from Amazon, but this review provides some purchasing confidence.

[@382u3uuej]

I'm from Argentina and I have a squat rack made locally that costs about 60 dollars I think(it's hard to remember prices with this much inflation), it has hooks that have a bolt welded to it and you secure it in place with a butterfly nut on the other side, it has 5 heights and it's everything I need so why ask for more, much cheaper than a power cage, although if I was able import this I would it looks pretty nice.

[@markmurray5659]

260 kg rack with accessories I mentioned and more is really good bodybuilding and strength setup in small spaces. Obviously upgrade if you want greater strength

[@BasementBrandon]

Def a doable rack for a lot of people, although if you're the type of person to sit and watch a bunch of youtube videos on racks, you prob would be better served getting something a bit more "standard" like 2x3 or 3x3 IMO.

[@angelobowman4322]

I have a 2x3 rack and it is so hard to find atachments can you help?

[@airgordo4]

@@angelobowman4322 Titan T3

[@bigx5murf]

Bolt fitness and fringe fitness make 2x3 attachments. Rogue has some, but I think they're phasing them out. Titan has a lot, but poor availability.

[@pedrog5846]

Rogue SML-2 90" Any other brand attachments that can work for this one?

[@bigx5murf]

Rogue monster lite should be compatible with titan x3, rep pr4000, body solid spr1000, and vulcan

[@ddmirolli]

"I'm not even a mechanic" *got me*

[@lmallow]

I bought a similar rack 15 years ago as a temporary solution. It's still in the garage and used by 2 people 3 times weekly for squats, pressing, benching. It's been disassembled and reassembled multiple times for household reasons. My lifts are solidly intermediate, maybe a little more; it's fine. Highly recommend a similar rack.

[@matwoods3505]

I’ve had this rack for over a couple of years, currently adding band peg holes and brackets to bolt down. Been an excellent rack for me on a tight budget and limited space, fits well in a 7’x 8’ space.

[@leevancleef358]

Coop : "this rack isn't that stable (with NO weights on it)...now THIS rack over here ( with stacks of 45lb plates on it) this one isnt going anywhere...

[@vlada]

😂

[@mlnsclrc6996]

Usual GGR useless review

[@spikedaddy46]

Lol Right, my thoughts exactly.

[@rick8575]

I was looking for this comment before commenting it myself lol

[@mrmackey8956]

Yeah that was a stupid comparison

[@jr.8509]

My 76-year old dad has this rack with the lat pull down attachment in a room in his mobile home and really enjoys it a lot!.. light enough to not go through the floors of his place, but still gives him the safety of a rack and lifting at home.

[@Tom-vu1wr]

@@matthewmatzner4930 ye I read this and was confused

[@fatboitino2]

@@matthewmatzner4930 for real

[@torynichols2413]

You should pitch a show idea like those home remake shows where people invite you in and you give them a surprise dream home gym. they give you a budget and then you go in and design a CrossFit, powerlifting, bodybuilding, or whatever type home gym to meet there goals. you could probably get with a company like rogue and go in and do a free gym for somebody like a fallen veteran or somebody recently disabled

[@tigre2299]

that would be cool to watch! MOOOOVE THAT BUS!!!

[@tlo1216]

Have a wall of body builders stand in the way of the garage, only to reveal when the crowd screams "Move those Lunks!"

[@racerx3669]

duck tv and the corporations.

[@jermaineduvernay1961]

and then have bikini models showing off the gym.

[@ronin4ortyse7en]

Full points for the idea!

[@doinflipsandshit]

Keep up the budget equipment reviews - very helpful for a large portion of the population (mid-level lifter who doesn't have thousands to spend on equipment)!

[@hankshowers]

I've had this rack since approx 2015. Today it is March 21, 2021. I am currently blasting out reps on a Beautiful Sunday morning with the same rack. Love it. Randomly saw this video in my feed and felt like actually reviewing something that has lasted me this long.

[@vasnikvideos369]

I've had this rack for almost 2 years. I have had no problems with it, very great buy for the price. I love the multi grib pull up bar!

[@GarageGymReviews]

Appreciate your input. Love hearing stuff like this!

[@ethanstephanis4034]

Same except I bought it a few months ago. Before that I bought some $90 squat rack that was 2 little stands and I was like.... I’m not trying to die if one of these tip over😂

[@liampowers2161]

I've had mine for 3 years. Its good for the 220 I paid for it.

[@alfredobarragan7184]

@@GarageGymReviews do the drop test

[@Jacob-rt6on]

Does it seem weather resistant? I'm thinking about buying it but I would need to put it outside

[@nerdonabudget]

J-cup? More like A-cup amirite?

[@ValkenDnB]

Well well well, didn’t expect to see you here! Cant wait for your next vid.

[@helphowdoinputusername3571]

@@ValkenDnB Well, he *_is_* on a budget. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@BVos-jd5bk]

Hahahahahaha!

[@SantosAl]

Badum-Tisch

[@kevinsj99]

I knew you were secretly an Olympic lifter

[@jacobmergl2820]

“These are actually worth more than this whole rack” * drops on the floor with no regard *

[@alvinprettyman1802]

'cause he's Coop

[@skrillexbeats93]

Was looking for this comment 😂

[@tristenvazquez1489]

I'm a teenager and I've had this rack for about 5 months now... for my use I would say its an amazing rack especially for the price. I also just got the pulley system that comes separately and it does stick out a lot, but it still works great. I would highly recommend this rack.

[@ChadTheDad250]

"Just lifted it myself, im not even a mechanic." Instant sub. Instant fan. I like this guy. 😂

[@buttmuncher9030]

🤣🤣 same! Just heard that line and subbed

[@Buffscorpion]

Enjoy following a guy who looks like he can’t curl 35 pounds

[@michaelmills2914]

Another thing I'll add is that you dont need that whole lat pull down thing. I've got a simple pulley attached to the pullup bar, with a plate loadable strap. It works just fine.

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

ALL KINDS of PULLEYS can be found at Lowes , Home Depot , Tractor suppy. 440lbs max avg $8 cord - varies .

[@jamesjohnston4239]

I wish I knew that before I bought it

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

@@jamesjohnston4239 sorry bud . I ordered this rack 1 hour ago , With Add j cups minus $8 drop in price covered the bigger ones Total with Prime discount Free D = $310. comes friday ? if i get it by Monday Night Cool ,

[@Tony-pb2gi]

@@BRUTUSPLAC Home Depot etc metal pullies are trash. Will bend/heat up and seize up. $14 Amazon gym pulley is the way to go.

[@majorgear1021]

@@Tony-pb2gi This!

[@jota3732]

It’s basically a cage , that can do most things for most people .

[@leomonaghan3933]

I bought this Fitness Reality 810XLT rack back in 2017 for $157 off Amazon. Easy to assemble, and nice and stable once I added a couple of plate holders and some 45#s to the sides. Hasn't given me any issues or regrets for almost four years now.

[@gibgas6298]

In Germany you have to pay 399€ 😤 crazy shit

[@winnebagomccoy]

Immediate sub after that dad joke. "I just lifted that and I'm not even a mechanic." Absolute class

[@BrianPellerin]

Coop: “There’s no places to bolt it down” Machinist: *visible confusion*

[@woodyhambrick]

Ive had this rack for 3 years. 550 squat. feels safe to me.

[@BeardFaceSuper]

I have it too. Squats feel fine, but when I rack a heavy bench I get nervous.

[@6idangle]

I get that but when there is 225+ on my back or chest im gonna fucking spend some money on something I know is solid; not everyone has the resources but if you do its probably worth the splurge

[@blakecoleman4776]

I just ordered it today for my first rack

[@n00dle_king]

I imagine you have to be careful reracking that right? With my rogue rack bolted into the ground I’ve gotten into the habit of just letting the bar slam against the plastic in my j cups.

[@PushPastMyLimits]

Bear strength 💪

[@stormduncan719]

i failed 435 lb squat in this rack, rack barely moved if at all

[@kylesaunders9112]

“You thought I was going to squat that? I’m not warmed up yet” I’m dead 😂😂 actually laughed out loud

[@binary_ironclad]

Had this for years before I moved. Never an issue. I'm no strongman or powerlifter or anything, so it wasn't holding ludicrous weight, but it never had issues with 300-350 lbs. I'd recommend this for someone who just need something simple that works.

[@Terron35]

Got this rack a little over a year ago just for the safety bars. Had a cheap bench set up that worked for awhile but when I started lifting a little heavier my wife got worried because I didn't have a spotter. Didn't have much of a budget but I got the rack+bench combo from Walmart for just over $200 and it has served me well. Not lifting much over 3 plates so I'm still a beginner and it suits my experience level.

[@hawkeyescorner2559]

I'm here for more budget stuff, more DIY stuff, and strongman sandbags

[@Matthew34801]

Jesus loves you

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

thaT WAS MY PAST PAGE , MY NEW PAGE HAS STUFF, i BOUGHT ALL KINDS OF STRONGMAN EQUIPMENT OUT OF CONCRETE AND WOOD

[@main_mando]

I have this rack. Love it and serves its purpose. DO THE DROP TEST!

[@dylanstandridge3201]

I’ve dropped heavy weight in it with 0 issues. Those pipes are rated to 1000 lbs often times and the cups are rated to 800. If mine ever starts to bend I’ll replace it with a rogue, but I honestly don’t know that it will.

[@QuickQuips]

It’s on his IG I think.

[@jimshew8445]

I also have one of these and it works great. When I lose a squat or bench press, it isn’t like the bar just freefalls. It actually hits the spotter arms quite gently as my strength gradually fails and I slump down.

[@stevesorensen9648]

Personally I buy strength training equipment that is built to last, without having to worry about something giving way on it. This rack doesn't check off any of my boxes. I had a budget rack 25 years ago. Broke welds on it twice (250lbs did this). Luckily I wasn't in any danger. I would skip this rack.

[@dylanstandridge3201]

@@stevesorensen9648 I’ve dropped 500 on it and it held fine. Steel bends before it breaks, if it starts bending I’ll trash it. Otherwise I’ll continue to lift heavy. Also I don’t think anyone is defending this rack as the best rack, I bought it when I started lifting 2 years ago and didn’t know if I would enjoy lifting at all.

[@tomk3478]

FWIW, I'd love to see a drop test. And definitely do more budget reviews. This and that $50 bench review you did a while back are great for folks on a tight budget but you want/need a home gym. Plus, well, they amuse me so they might amuse other people.

[@samwroblewski748]

JuSt sAvE uP fOR L0nGeR!!!!!

[@brandonhoover2120]

or second job. Or sell stuff. Or pick up overtime. Or sell something.

[@tomk3478]

@PiMp RoOsTa Well, since I've had my own home gym for the last three years, I'm well aware. But I also remember what it was like when I was buying stuff. You spend a lot of money but you can't lift until you get one or two more things, like a rack. It's frustrating, so something inexpensive that can hold up might be what gets someone training, which is better than them waiting to buy top-tier stuff and never getting around to lifting.

[@MJ_Bass]

I had one for years, worked fine. Way more space and cost efficient if you just want to lift, and don’t care about bells and whistles. Honestly one of the best pull-up bars ever too. I love the neutral grip spacing.

[@johnpaone5297]

I got this rack for my porch gym and it's been great. I've had 410 on the j-hooks for squats and 330 for bench without a wobble, but I'm 60 years old so I won't go much heavier. I am 6'3" and I did have to add 1ft extensions around the top (telescoped tubes to existing posts held by bolts) so I could do seated lat pulldowns with full extension (I rigged the pulleys from the overhead handles; feels solid pulling 250). Looking to add a DIY leg curl/ext attachment next. Would definitely recommend this rack.

[@Freakbob28]

330 bench but only 410 squat? Never skip leg day

[@claypeng2496]

People on marketplace have been buying these assembling them and selling them for $300

[@justinminarcik1650]

Do you think they're selling them because they bought it and didn't like it or doing it for profit because $50 profit isn't really worth it after you consider the time it takes to assemble and sell.

[@russianvocalist5400]

Thats why people need a brain and purchase it from amazon new...

[@nintee9877]

@@justinminarcik1650 even if it takes 2 hours to assemble, that’s still $25 an hour profit plus its passive income when it’s sitting on the marketplace.

[@simp3204]

$50 for assembly isn’t too bad, if they deliver to them definitely worth

[@BK-ks2sf]

Nah ur wrong, they rip photos from reddit of the built racks and just sell the boxes versions who knows where they got it from, probably fell off a truck. They're $250+tax so $275 so $25 profit is dumb af

[@OaktownOG69]

I purchased this rack mid-covid and have been loving it ever since. Purchased a landmine attachment and just ordered a pulley system as well.

[@stefanocm8756]

I love how Coop can squat 950lbs for reps but still pretends to struggle with 3 1/2 plates so that we don't feel bad

[@bmstylee]

We all know he's squats 950 for reps. But does reps and sets of deadlifts at 1000 POUNDS!!!!!!!!!!

[@jhc500]

Cost is a huge factor these days. I was a new lifter a few years ago. This rack, a Costco 300-lb plate set, econo-pulleys from Spud, and walmart floor mats got me lifting 4 days a week for under $1000, delivered to my door. All I've really added are adjustable dumbells and some odds and ends, so I'm basically at $1500 all in. I see that as a reasonable investment in my health, and one that is probably worth it for lots of people, even if lifting homegym doesn't evolve into its own hobby for them. The biggest drawback of this rack for me is that I'm tall, so the pullup bar isn't ideal. But even when I get around to upgrading to a nicer rack, this one will probably become a dedicated bench station and row station (with Spud pulleys), and I'll kit out the new one for everything else. But I've got 300+ workouts on this thing and have never had an issue.

[@felge1]

to everyone interested: i am bodybuilding for over 10 years now (6 times a week) and this rack is part of my home gym. it is super good and more than enough for every person, who is not a strong powerlifter. i am stronger than this guy and i will never need a different rack at home. it is not flashy, but is does the job for 99 percent of people out there. if you are a high level powerlifter, look for a different rack. if not, buy this.

[@HighRiderSonoma]

I have this rack with all its accessories and the Lat Pulldown attachment. I’m no Coop by any means but it’s plenty for the average person!! I love this rack

[@cpw2k217]

I have it to. but no attachment. Anybody looking for a rack save your money buy this one its great.

[@rajeshrao2008]

I got this exact rack last year in August after the gyms were closed down for months because of Covid. I was very skeptical of this initially but it has been 8 months now and turned out to be a very good investment. I am in the intermediate range and the rack is able to hold 350 easily.

[@cpw2k217]

@@rajeshrao2008 Me to, got mine about the same time for the same reason. I got it a curl bar, 7 foot bar, and some weights for $800 Canadian. My opinion, it's all a normal lifter would need, if you need something heavy duty your better off at a commercial gym. The heavy duty stuff is nice but just costs to much.

[@joberthalib9951]

I could see this as a secondary rack in our family garage gym. I like the budget reviews along with the high-end equipment as well. A mix in a home gym can work very well if the equipment is selected carefully. That's why we rely on your great reviews. Thanks Coop.

[@grocerygetters]

I'm one of those gym goers that was desperate for a rack after the gyms shut down last year. I ended up buying this rack, but at the height of price gouging last year, I saw even Amazon was selling these for 600 a pop. It's great the see the prices finally come down. I ended up getting the pull down assembly, which works well. Anyway, it's a great budget rack that fits pretty much every attachment for a 2x2 with 1 in holes. I ended up getting weight plate holders and threw my 45's on them. The rack doesn't budge if you use the weight plate holders. I was a little iffy on the small J-cups, so I went ahead and upgraded the Jcups. Overall, it works great in the garage. Also got the landmine attachment, which is great. It will be fine for most lifters. Kinda wanted to see that drop test though. I mean I'm never going to lift 900 lbs, but it would be interesting to see how it holds up.

[@exxingo]

Which landmine attachment did you get? Been thinking of getting one but with the lowest hole being a foot off the ground I thought it'd be too high

[@Johann_]

​@@exxingo Fitness reality sells the landmile that goes with it on amazon as well. You can even get all the accessories for $149.99 now on amazon. Last week it was a $255. I bought this rack, the lat pull down and accessories on Wednesday !

[@grocerygetters]

@@exxingo Yes. That landmine Johann mentioned is the one I wanted, but fitness reality accessory bundle was out of stock at the time last year. I ended up getting the YES4ALL version, which is similar, but works fine. If the FR is there, it' probably slightly better. I did get the FR dip attachments and added 2 sets of weight holders (forgot the brands, but they all work). Fortunately, Amazon has a lot of 2x2 compatible accessories so pretty much most accessories work since the hole and spacing is standard. Just check reviews to make sure. I even saw 2x2 jammer arms at one point. Sometimes you have to be patient though as stock comes and goes.

[@samjones1211]

Do you know of any better j-cups for this rack that’s in stock and isn’t expensive?

[@grocerygetters]

@@samjones1211 Look for yes4all 2x2 jcups on amazon, google shopping or ebay. I found them for 34.99 randomly sometime last year and they're great and even have the padding to not scratch up your barbell. The prices are up and down nowadays so I would keep an eye out for pricing. I believe the Titan T2 rack 2x2 rack also has the same measurements and diameter holes (1 inch), but I'm not 100%. If so, in theory their attachments including jcups should work. Hope that helps.

[@jnmrn4069]

I bought one of these a few years ago on Amazon for $200. I’ve been using it a couple of times a week ever since and it’s been all I need. The posts are 2” x 2”. I can’t see needing anything more than this unless you’re lifting over 600 lbs. I bolted two 5 foot long 4 x 4’s to the feet to lift the whole rack a few inches higher for pull ups (I’m 5’ 11”). My feet still touch the ground, but that was as high as I can go without hitting my head on the ceiling. The 4x4s also added to the stability. Like others have said... don’t drop test it... do a raffle or donate it!

[@orun0810]

I actually have this rack and I got to say it is awesome for the price. It is a bit wobbly without weight on it but I stow the weights at the bottom of the rack catacorner to each other and it really helps with the stability. Plus I don't plan on ever doing more than 500 lb squats on it, so i feel good about the rated capacity. Just buy some better j-hooks and weight stows and you are all set.

[@Fluggrugger1]

Exactly

[@ramonrodriguez1878]

How are you liking it this rack a few years later?

[@ihswap]

0:48 That's honestly pretty impressive I work at a Walmart distribution center and sometimes we have to put these kinds of racks on our pallets and even with two people these things feel unbelievably heavy. We have what I call 4 weight categories light, medium weight, team lift and mechanical lift. Team lifts can already be a pain to deal with but mechanical lift boxes are dreadful and the fact that you could drag it, lift it and walk a few steps with it is impressive on its own.

[@rinkuhero]

i looked up its weight on amazon and it's 130 pounds. that is heavy but it surprises me it requires a machine to lift, like i know most people don't lift that much in a box very easily but people in the army can lift 130 pounds just as a basic training strength test. the box weighs as much as a normal weight (or on the light side) woman, and most men can like, carry their wife over the threshold after marriage (traditionally) for a few steps.

[@ihswap]

@9λ I used to squat 3 plates and I'm not even that strong. I still think the box carry is way more impressive than a demonstration with 4 plates.

[@ihswap]

@@rinkuhero Nah the weight on alot of the boxes is straight up wrong. Idk how its even legal but I can attest that the weight is wrong. I once had a box with two 30lbs plates so 60lbs in total and the weight showed up ad 30 lbs. Or we can lift a box that says its 120 lbs like its nothing but then we get a box that says 140 and it's really hard to lift. A lot of heavy object also have the same 130-140 lb range on the labels but they're all clearly heavier you'll NEVER see anything that weighs over 150lbs for some reason when alot of items clearly do. My guess is that it's to cut cost for the manufacturer.

[@rinkuhero]

@@ihswap makes sense, i think there may be limits on the weight of something that can be shipped, like usps you can't mail something over 70 pounds, ups and fed ex probably have their own limits, so perhaps sometimes they show the weight as less than it actually is to get around that

[@Token_Black_Guy]

@@rinkuhero even the opat which is super basic has a deadlift for 135

[@Sniper474]

Definitely would love to see more budget equipment videos, especially a series broken down by equipment types such as barbells, weight plates, racks, benches, dumbbells etc. Have a great day!!

[@robdixson196]

Super tall here, all you have to do to avoid the braces is put the J cups on the front support. It's really a non issue

[@thislittlepiggy-bedtime-videos]

I’ve got a pretty cheap one for amazon too.. 5 years ago and never let me down! It’s pretty solid.. it has also peg holes at the bottom base so I can do all sort of banded stuff too and of course a full on pull-up set up

[@Scorge120]

Ive had this rack over a year, held up to weekly 400lb squats no prob. For the majority of lifters it's a perfect investment

[@RichieColemanSr]

Does it take up a lot of space?

[@Scorge120]

@@RichieColemanSr it's pretty compact I had it setup in my garage now basement

[@RichieColemanSr]

@@Scorge120 Do you still like it?

[@Scorge120]

@@CEORICHIERICH yeah love it, had it since March 2020 still going strong. It gets used almost every day now. There are 4 of us who train on it.

[@Scorge120]

@@RichieColemanSr just replaced the original hooks with quality J hooks and you're set

[@liamengram6326]

Affordable doesn't always mean cheap. A lot of people's first guitars are Fenders. People see them as cheap guitars because they are half the cost of Epiphones, Gibsons, Takamines, Ovations, etc... but the fact is that they are just assembled in Mexico so labor costs are cheaper and they don't have to ship all the way from China.

[@michaelmills2914]

I've got basically the same rack. Ive got pool noodles on the safety bars to help protect the bar and reduce noise. It would be nice to see a video showing your top 10 attachments that will fit this rack. Also I'm once again asking you to review the Pivot Bed asap. The people that made this thing seem to know what they're doing as far as the rack attachment. It would be super convenient but if you get thr version with the rack, plus the optional safety bars, barbell and plate holders and the flooring... it's like $3500. A huge investment for something that is still in preproduction and doesn't yet have reviews.

[@ivanyang7864]

I like what he said at the end. "A $1000 barbell is not going to get u any stronger than a $100 barbell". If u can afford it, by all means go for it. But buying and using expensive stuff doesn't make u stronger. It's how u train 💪

[@DrewLSsix]

And the fact is this kind of rack or even a cheap bar bell are never going to be a big loss if you decide to upgrade later on. Even ignoring covid the value of even minimally decent equipment is always going to he there. Though I do see a big dip coming as gyms re open and the used market gets flooded with equipment. But that won't last long.

[@jaredlind2888]

I am worried about the safety and reliability though. Quality control on those tiny jcups is probably minuscule if non existent. Having a jcup fail after a high exertion set could be bad.

[@educationalporpoises9592]

@@jaredlind2888 fortunately the safety bars seem pretty robust, but yeah that's why I went a more expensive route with most of my gear. The T-3 is probably the best affordable starter rack out there for anyone who has moderately high lifting goals. Plus it depends on the person. If I bought the Fitness Reality Rack I'd be extremely uncomfortable because I'm almost as tall as it, and I'd be worried about reracking weights or dropping them (higher fall=better chance of the structure failing).

[@ivanyang7864]

All that being said, take good care of ur equipments, be it expensive or cheaper stuff. I'm currently using a similar rack for about a year now and all seems perfectly good. I did upgrade to a better J-hook though, but aside to that, everything else is stock. I always believe that if u take good care of them, they'll take good care of u too. 💪

[@MrColtsfan1997]

I got this during the height of covid and for the price it’s amazing. I’d recommend it for those who are looking to get something affordable and decent quality. 9/10

[@CloaknDagger]

I bought this rack last year and seeing that you did this review just 3 weeks ago makes me very happy. You're right, this review instills confidence in the product for me!!! Thank you!!! And yes! Definitely test a drop on it hahaha, I need to know if I'm gonna die using it lol

[@MeepMeep88]

This will shut up a lot of people calling it "wobbly" when in actuality, even $1.5k+ racks are also "wobbly" 6:55

[@sohanchaitanya4135]

And it also has jammer and rihno attachment and still wobbles.

[@fitz6793]

Don't drop test it! Raffle this thing off to someone who needs it

[@Dansal1980]

Aye, good idea!

[@Deleted11143]

No drop it

[@darwinhenriquez5371]

I rather see the drop tbh.

[@Applefanatic1000]

Walmart was selling these for $199 or $219 pre-pandemic. Not that bad of a rack really for folks on a tight budget.

[@bmstylee]

This rack now is better than a Monster Rack a year from now.

[@ytfc6889]

It cost 500$ now😂

[@brandonhoover2120]

What?

[@Oh6Torch]

Link? I’m not seeing it. Thanks

[@michaelsudsysutherland5353]

MOAR budget and DIY testing and reviews (love your coverage of the concrete weight molds....)! Always drop it! Kinda helps you learn to build it better when you drop it....

[@finkfamily7116]

I watched this video a little over 3 months ago, to help me decide on a rack. I liked the review and got one, it’s been 3 months now and I love it. The most weight I have had on it is 400 pounds and it feels good and I feel safe. Thanks Coop for the help

[@chrisw9445]

my old gym used to have these cheaper racks and for the safeties actually it was pretty clever they left pieces of PVC to slip over the metal sleeve so if you're worried about the bar and on the cheap, that's an option to improve the shipped safeties cheaply

[@BK-ks2sf]

Damn it should be illegal for commercial gyms to use this stuff it's not meant for commercial use. Hope u were paying $5 a month

[@victorcarrillo7372]

*Currently unavailable* Gatdemet coop, you bought every single one of them, didn't you?

[@dator77]

Available again right now

[@heramann6916]

Amazon hides prices to third world countries, if you use a proxy you can see it still there

[@zachkieri1185]

Built in finger gauge? Wow, misses Coop is one lucky lady

[@vanofthewoods6131]

🤣💀

[@Gymgineer]

Hi, I'm the lead engineering for this rack. Thanks for your review. 1. You show the Huik Fitness rack in some of the pop up images. That Hulk cage is not the same design. Progear and Fitness Reality cages are sold by the same company (Paradigm Health and Wellness). The design is about the same, other than the J hooks. 2. The frame is ASTM tested for the 800 lbs weight limit. This means it was statically loaded with 2000 lbs (800 lbs * 2.5 = 2000 lbs). 3. Your cage shake comparison was meet with a "HEY" in the office, since the comparison rack was loaded with weight plates.

[@fghertful]

Why there are no more innovations on attachments now a days? I’m aware there is j cups, land mine, dip station, weight holder etc But I think lot more can be added. Example for leg extensions, leg press, preacher curls, rear delts… etc Is the product on “keep the lights on” mode? Will there be any new attachments made in future?

[@mulchman]

Coop @ 6:57: *pushes real rack weighted down with at least 4 plates on it* "this isn't going anywhere"

[@Dr.MikeGranato]

I bought one of Walmart’s last remaining rack in all of CT quite literally the day before everything sold out. Got lucky. Only $175 (rack, safeties and no bench). In fact.... it’s this rack! I loaded all the plates that could fit in an OPB ~800lbs and left it overnight on the J-hooks. Didn’t budge. I failed a 500 squat and lowered it rather quickly but controlled. No damage. Then I coincidentally passed out during a 365 front squat at the top, dropped the bar into a true free fall onto the safeties, and while it did rip some of the metal where the safeties/J-hooks go minimally, those holes are still 100% usable. This is actually an awesome rack for the price

[@ThinkBIGBodybuilding]

"consistency and a lot of drugs" LOL, I'm dying!

[@48Boxer]

If Coop is the guy she told me not to worry about, I'm definitely worried now

[@JM-fo1te]

He's not a mechanic. Be worried.

[@bumpercoach]

its perfectly STABLE for its weight whereas the "stable" ones are mainly heavy but not actually structurally better-designed ... the kind of stability he means is just for the less careful who thoughtlessly lurch around

[@tasha7761]

Got this last week and I absolutely love it. Actually quite stable

[@stealthassasin1day291]

This rack is better than my DIY wood rack I made that was a pain to drill holes into. Weightlifters out there squatting hundreds of lbs and just using a squat stands.

[@ChristianOhlendorffKnudsen]

That is, unfortunately, me. I squatted (pre-pandemic) about 140 kg, but the basement room where my home gym is, is just a few cms from tall enough to hold one of these type racks, so I got a squat stand with safety bars. Main thing is I want to be able to feel safe lifting alone. The stand might not survive many emergency drops, but the important thing is that *I* survive just the one I didn't plan for, so it serves it's purpose, I guess, feels wrong not to be in a cage, though 😁

[@jg8799]

“I just lifted that and I’m not even a mechanic “ 😂😂😂

[@adamhendrix387]

“This is you, and this is the guy she told you not to worry about, which is me.” 🤣 I just spit coffee on my phone. Time for an upgrade. Thanks Coop!

[@johnrobinson4061]

I've owned that rack for 4 years. Solid as all hell. Just loud.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Interesting.

[@dude231ification]

When I got my squat rack, I moved it to the garage myself and threw out my back in the process, the irony.

[@Matthew34801]

“You thought I was gonna squat that didn’t you” -coop your dad 😂

[@noahbaumann2676]

Liked it as soon as you said “I’m not even a mechanic”

[@shelfcloud487]

Thanks. Now it’s $299

[@Aethelbeorn]

The demand of equipment has been high since the pandemic. Even second hand on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist the prices are so high.

[@shelfcloud487]

@@Aethelbeorn I still bought one. Just an update.

[@leonelmartinez2486]

@@Aethelbeorn it boosted in price a day after this video dropped

[@duckduckduckduckduckduckduckkk]

Wtf it's now £500 with £100 shipping

[@AaronKamel]

I 100% recommend this rack to anyone, well maybe just not the top 1% population who warms ups with 225 on shoulder press, but everyone else, yes. Before I even knew Garage gyms were a thing (not the channel as in many people wnted one, way before covid) I just didn't like waiting for the equipment to be free so I purchased this and a barbell and nice disc package I found, and it was glorious, I figured I could do 90% of the workouts I do in the gym. And for that time I was right. I still have it, like 8 years later or so, I repainted it a couple of times because I even left it out in the rooftop, it did rust a little. But nothing too troublesome, I can squat 225 easily, I know it's not that much, but it's exactly what that it's meant for, not that much, your average gym rat I would guess, who want to lift for fitness, not for record powerlifting.

[@graham1034]

Now if only there were the equivalent discount weight plates.

[@richardmather1906]

Yep. Much better to buy a cheaper rack and use the money saved for a better bar and plates. Weight may be weight, but the wholes on cheap plates can really dig up a barbell sleeve if you don't file them down first. And you need to weigh them and mark them to get close on each side of the bar.

[@silas9302]

300 lbs rubber plate set with bar from costco for $500 is a good deal compared to most things out there.

[@graham1034]

@@silas9302 wow, that is a good price. Haven't seen that at costco before. *EDIT* They don't seem to have it at Costco here in Canada, but they are selling a rack that looks very similar to the one in this video.

[@silas9302]

@@graham1034 check their website. I just got mine delivered a few days ago and they are great. Good quality bar too

[@Exachad]

I mean there are cheap made in China inaccurate plates. You probably shouldn't use them, but you could make do by weighing your main plates and topping the bar off with some cheap microplates if you can find a source for this stuff.

[@DRHORSELEACH]

Actually, the bands aren't glued, they're melted together.

[@brandonhoover2120]

For reals?

[@kylebanner3784]

Has nothing bad to say about the rack, but still doesn’t fully recommend it

[@rightstuff1062]

I know, it's ridiculous. This rack is perfect for a home gym. If anyone needs more, they probably have a gym membership.

[@jjjj8105]

i feel like he doesnt trust the weight capacity

[@kylebanner3784]

@@rightstuff1062 I love this rack, there are no drawbacks in my ~6 months of use. There's no need to pay for anything more.

[@darrenh3616]

I bought this rack. Best $250 rack for all your needs. Seriously. Just update the hooks and boom wayy better. I made it more stable by putting spikes through the feet. I gotta say for that price range and how good it is. You can't beat it. Took me about an hour to assemble. Now I'm smashing beers and smashing PRs in the yard.

[@BenSemisch]

This looks great for someone like me who works out in an apartment. Since I don't have a permanent gym, I'm gunshy about spending too much on the big nice stuff (other than my Kettlebells), but this could definitely be an option if I can't figure out a way to mount a pull-up bar at my next place.

[@binalith4898]

sick

[@lrgpapi]

Lol that black rack he shook had hella plates on it, so of course it wouldn't move 😂

[@zfortyounce]

I'm not saying I would have done it differently, but sometimes I feel dumb for having spent $1k on my Rogue rack.

[@Dev-hi5km]

i built my own wood 4x4 power rack for $160 and have used it for 6 months now no problems

[@igorsrbinovski8975]

@@Dev-hi5km same, straight off a Buffdudes video & it's surprisingly solid.

[@kevinm1728]

Same here. We've been constructing our gym since precovid and we've filled it with some really great stuff, but sadly, the Rouge Monster lite in my garage is one of the least uses pieces of equipment in our gym. I mean really, unless you spend a lot more on attachments, you're basically just squatting with it.

[@rxonmymind8362]

You're not dumb that's a quality wrack. Congrats.

[@Dansal1980]

@@kevinm1728 that’s an excellent point. I love the quality of rogue, but since the home gym explosion a few years ago there’s just so many more valuable options out there for non-elite lifters to purchase such as titan and REP.

[@briand5047]

I'd like to see Coop review the pulldown attachment for this rack. I've see others review it, but Coop's experience with many products would provide better feedback.

[@mikesgarage5066]

Everyone: flocks to Amazon to buy this

[@ViicSee]

“It’s quite stable” * tips rack with ease *

[@CPAJayhawk]

If you store your plates on it it’s probably fine

[@phillipslifting]

I literally just bought this squat rack the other week. Thing is phenomenal