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Your rack is the centerpiece of your gym. What should you look for when buying one? In this episode I dive deep into what to look for when buying a power rack as well as give you specific recommendations of racks to look at based on your budget level!
Rep PR1100: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr1100/
Titan Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-racks/
Bells of Steel Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-racks/
Rep Fitness Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr-4000/
Bridge Built: https://bridgebuilt.com
Recommended Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommended-gear/recommended-racks/
Website: GymCrafter.com
Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe
Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter
Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners
Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/
0:00 Intro
1:45 Overview
2:44 3 things to look for in a rack
5:28 The problem with specs
7:38 Stability
8:33 Rack Weight
11:15 Ways to add stability
12:21 Wall attached racks
13:55 Uprights
14:43 Gauge
15:15 Hole size
15:37 Hole spacing
16:09 Rack compatibility
18:32 Why are there compatibility issues?
19:58 US vs metric sizing
23:26 Buying a rack on a budget
26:00 Rack suggestions by budget level
32:30 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!
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Your rack is the centerpiece of your gym. What should you look for when buying one? In this episode I dive deep into what to look for when buying a power rack as well as give you specific recommendations of racks to look at based on your budget level!
Rep PR1100: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr1100/
Titan Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-racks/
Bells of Steel Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-racks/
Rep Fitness Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr-4000/
Bridge Built: https://bridgebuilt.com
Recommended Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommended-gear/recommended-racks/
Website: GymCrafter.com
Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe
Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter
Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners
Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/
0:00 Intro
1:45 Overview
2:44 3 things to look for in a rack
5:28 The problem with specs
7:38 Stability
8:33 Rack Weight
11:15 Ways to add stability
12:21 Wall attached racks
13:55 Uprights
14:43 Gauge
15:15 Hole size
15:37 Hole spacing
16:09 Rack compatibility
18:32 Why are there compatibility issues?
19:58 US vs metric sizing
23:26 Buying a rack on a budget
26:00 Rack suggestions by budget level
32:30 Wrap up
*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!
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