The GymCrafter Podcast

Complete Guide To Buying A Home Gym Power Rack Part 2


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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/

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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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The GymCrafter PodcastBy Tim Steward