Squat Racks

Powerline PSS60X Squat Racks

If you don’t have a lot of money but still want a solid squat rack, this is the squat rack for you. The PowerLine PSS60X Squat Racks get the job done. As long as you don’t plan on moving over 400lbs, these squat racks will be fine for a beginner or someone on a tight budget.

Like all the products we recommend, it is made with heavy gauge steel, and this particular squat rack has a 10 year warranty. Another great feature with these squat racks (or any squat rack for that matter) are that you can set a bench underneath it to perform bench presses too. This Squat Rack has great reviews by quite a few sites and people who have purchased them. Check it out here

Pendlay Elite Squat Racks

The Pendlay Elite squat racks are what Atlas uses when he wants a break from holding up the Earth. If you’re looking for a squat rack that makes other squat racks look puny, this is it. It ships fully assembled in one big welded piece of steel that’s capable of holding over 1,000 lbs if by some miracle you’re capable of squatting that much. These are the best squat racks for the big boys and the commercial gyms.

Its features include Teflon coated bar catches to protect your bar’s knurling, plus thermal powder coating that melts into the metal for added resistance to chipping and flaking of the paint. As you can tell from the picture at left, there’s a lot of depth to these squat racks as well which means you don’t have to worry about your shins coming up against the supports like you would with the cheaper Powerline squat racks. Last but not least, this squat rack is made in the USA in South Carlina. Check it out here

Body Solid GPR370 Squat Racks

The Body Solid Multi-Press Rack GPR370 is another beastly rack that can handle whatever weight you need to move (up to 1,000 lbs). It just edges out the Pendlay Elite rack because of the added features it has, including: 1)Spotter bars for added safety if you can’t get out of the hole on a squat, and; 2) Pegs for weight plate storage. This feature alone is worth over $100 since that’s about the minimum that a decent weight tree will run you. You can buy these squat racks here

Looking for Power Racks?
Power racks are arguably the best choice for working out at home with a barbell. They are fully enclosed and offer the most safety for exercises like squats and presses. Even the best squat rack isn’t as safe or useful as a power rack. A good power rack should be able to handle close to 1000 lbs on the spotter bars. Racks have many different options and can often be customized with plate holders, different chin up bars, lat pull downs, dip bars, and many other attachments. All the power racks we recommend come with a chin up bar which is perfect for pull-ups. Check out our page on power racks.