A Power Rack can be the centerpiece to your home gym. As simple as four posts connected together, you can add a barbell and weights and throw them around like an Olympian. Instead of a Functional Trainer, Smith Machine, or Cable Machine, you may opt for the true form of free weights. The Power Rack provides you a safety cage and a equipment ecosystem to do just that!
With the basis of a Power Rack, there are MANY attachments available amongst the many reputable manufacturers. If you add on all available options, your weight training command center may cost a pretty penny, but would be the home gym crowned jewel. And don’t forget a sturdy Workout Bench.
So, how do you find the right Power Rack for your needs?
We focused on several factors when identifying the best Power Racks:
- Versatility – can accommodate almost anything you would like it to do.
- Safety – high-quality, solid steel frame, safety bars and slings, etc.
- Available add-ons – cable machine, dip station, pulldowns, landmine, etc.
- Dimensions – Large enough to use, and a few small enough for most spaces
- Value – Getting your money’s worth: Functionality, weight capacity, etc.
When it comes to price, we found a couple models that can save you $50 – $150, but the weight capacity drops significantly. Though that may be enough weigh capacity for you, we couldn’t recommend these products when several other power racks met all criteria for just a few dollars more. If you are still interested, be sure to check out the Honorable Mentions section below.
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Free Standing Power Racks
Free standing power racks have enough of a footprint to hold its own as you rely on it to hold the weight and save you, if necessary. You need sturdy construction with a expectation of quality of thick steel that will not buckle from dropping a heavy barbell directly on a point. But also, the ability to add attachments to customize your home gym to the workout mecca of your dreams!
Get RX’D 4-Post Builder Power Cage ($899.99)
We’re talking strong when we say 11 & 7 gauge steel! The price includes some great items:
- 2 x J-cups
- 4 x Removable pegs
- Safety strap system
- Multi-grip pull-up bar
- Laser-cut height markings
Customizable modular system that allows for the addition of a few unique items:
- Salmon Ladder Cups: Remember the show “The Arrow”?
- Leg press plate
- A-hangers – mount a heavy bag, gymnastic rings, climbing rope, etc.
- Gunner attachment – bilateral & unilateral arms
- Rotating monkey bar
- Pull-up ladder
Other available attachments include landmine, step-up platform, dip station, pulldown pulley system, cargo climbing net, functional trainer pulley systems.
Ideal for:
- Workout space is limited
- Lower ceiling height is required- 8′ ceiling height required.
- You want a modular rack with tons of options!
- You want to make an investment you will not regret.
- Footprint: 96″H x 48.5″W x 53.5″L
- Interior Depth: “
- Shipping weight: 325 lb.
- Weight Capacity: Not specified.
- Steel: 11 gauge uprights and 7 gauge support brackets
- Warranty: Not specifically listed: 6 months to 2 years.
The third photo shows the optional attachment of the High-Low Cable Functional Trainer with 200 lb. weight stack ($1,299). There is a Plate variety for ($449)
Force USA MyRack Power Rack ($499.99)
Talk about versatility and strength! A reasonable price for a cage that can do so much for you. The price is lower than the others because after you by the base model, you can decide what to buy as add-ons.
It is highly recommended that you purchase the following attachments:
The J-Hooks will hold your barbell. The Safeties are either bars or slings to catch the bar, in case the bar becomes too much to lift while you’re under it
- J-Hooks ($59.99)
- Safeties ($99.99)
- Chin-up bar ($99.99)
Highly customizable modular system, at the center is this Power Rack called MyRack. Over 20 available attachments, including different styles of chin-up bars, J-hooks, safeties, cable machines, dip station, landmine, pulldowns, and resistance band pegs. And a 2,000 lb. weight capacity!!
Robust and heavy enough to use freestanding or can also be bolted to the floor. Comes in three matte colors: Black, red, and blue.
Ideal for:
- Workout space is limited
- Lower ceiling height is required- 98″ (8’2″) ceiling height required.
- You want a modular rack with plenty of options
- You want to make an investment you will not regret.
- Footprint: 87″H x 47″W x 55″D
- Interior Depth: 29″
- Shipping weight: 4 boxes at 180 lb. total.
- Weight Capacity: 2,000 lb.
- Steel: 12 gauge uprights and 10 gauge support brackets
- Warranty: Lifetime Structural Warranty
The third photo shows several attachments, as well as the addition of two MyRack Cable Crossovers ($429.99 each).
REP PR-4000 Rack Builder ($960.93)
Another excellent rack with many available add-ons. The price is bit strange, as you need to build it. We built it to compare to the other Power Racks on this page.
The price includes:
- Rack Height: 93″ (Also available in 80″)
- Rack Depth: 30″ (Also available in 16″, 24″, and 41″)
- Pull-up bar (Several options available)
- Pin-Pipe Safeties (Several options available)
- 2 x J-cups (Several options available)
- Laser-cut height markings
Free standing, and of course, can be mounted to the floor.
Some of the attachments available:
Dips station, ISO Arms (unilateral & bilateral arms), Landmine, Band pegs, Belt squat, Spotter arms, Wall ball target, Pulldown.
Ideal for:
- Workout space is limited
- Lower ceiling height is required- 93″ ceiling height required.
- You want a modular rack with plenty of options
- You want to make an investment you will not regret.
- Footprint: 87″H x 50.3″W x 30″D (See additional Height & Depths available above)
- Weight Capacity: 1,000 lb.
- Steel: 11 gauge
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Folding Power Racks
Wall-mounted Folding Racks fold against the wall to take up very little space for when not in use. These types of systems require lag screws into supporting studs and you should check the rack for stability before every use. Outside of the quick safety check, having foldaway power rack opens the possibilities for your home gym ideas, such as home gym shed, garage gym, or even a half garage gym. And since there is less metal, the price comes down, giving you a budget home gym with the strength and versatility of the big boys.
Free standing power racks have enough of a footprint to hold its own as you rely on it to hold the weight and save you, if necessary. You need sturdy construction with a expectation of quality of thick steel that will not buckle from dropping a heavy barbell directly on a point. But also, the ability to add attachments to customize your home gym to the workout mecca of your dreams!
The three items we selected have different depth options in the folded, as well as extended positions. None will be a one-size-fits-all, but the variety will provide you with a folding power rack that fits your needs. So, please pay attention to the folded and extended depths.
Get RX’D Wall-Mount Folding Builder Rack ($395)
Must be properly mounted to the wall. Extending 25″ away from the wall, it would be difficult to squat within, since it’s not really a cage. But with 1,000 lb. weight capacity and provided J-cups, you have a foldable power rack that can be upgraded with all sorts of attachments.
The following are provided with the base purchase:
- 2 x J-cups
- 2 x folding rack uprights
- Adjustable pull-up bar
- 4 x mounting brackets
- 4 x cross bars that attach upright to mounting brackets
- 6 x quick pins
- (Mounting hardware not included)
Compatible attachments:
- Dip horns
- Spotter arms
- Kids pull-up bar
- Wall ball target
- Plate sleeves
- Step-up platform
- Pegs bars
Ideal for:
- Workout space is VERY limited
- Lower ceiling height is required-92″ (7’8″) ceiling height required.
- Footprint: 92″H x 72″W x 25″L (Width is based on the length of the pull-up bar)
- Weight Capacity: 1,000 lb.
- Steel: 11 gauge
- Warranty: Not specifically listed: 6 months to 2 years.
Force USA MyRack Folding Power Rack ($699.99)
When folded in, this power rack will extend 20″ from the wall. So, though it does not fold directly against the wall, you get a hybrid cage. Also boasting a 2,000 lb. weight rating, you get a foldable rack that can handle anything you throw at it!
As with the standard MyRack, no attachments are included in the price so you can buy only the attachments that you need.
When folded out, the MyRack Folding Power Rack does not need to be attached to a wall either. But it would not hurt to do so. Mounting hardware not included.
It is highly recommended that you purchase the following attachments:
The J-Hooks will hold your barbell. The Safeties are either bars or slings to catch the bar, in case the bar becomes too much to lift while you’re under it
- J-Hooks ($59.99)
- Safeties ($99.99)
- Chin-up bar ($99.99)
Still a highly customizable modular system, at the center is this Power Rack called MyRack. Over 10 available attachments, including Spotter arms/slings, J-Hooks, Plate holders, dip machine, Resistance band pegs, Landmine, and a Monolift attachment (specialized barbell hook system). And a 2,000 lb. weight capacity!!
Ideal for:
- Workout space is limited
- Lower ceiling height is required- 98″ (8’2″) ceiling height required.
- You want a modular rack with plenty of options
- You want to make an investment you will not regret.
- Footprint: 86″H x 49″W x 41″D
- Folded footprint: 84″H x 52″W x 20″D
- Shipping weight: 2 boxes at 180 lb. total.
- Weight Capacity: 2,000 lb.
- Steel: 12 gauge uprights and 10 gauge support brackets
- Warranty: Lifetime Structural Warranty
Titan X-3 Series Folding Power Rack ($359 – $459)
Two variety of price is due to two extended length options, as well as two different heights available. The X-3 Series comes in 21″ & 41″. The 41″ will give you a hybrid cage to do squats within the posts. The 21″ option is similar to the other folding power racks found on this page.
Also, whether you wish to squeeze this in a home gym shed, you have half garage gym ideas, or just want as many options as possible in a squat rack for home gym, you get the option of two heights: 80″ (6’8″) & 90″ (7’6″)
The price includes:
- Pull-up bar
- 2 x J-cups
This system must be mounted to the wall. Items we wish it came with: laser etched height markings & Spotter arms
Some of the X-3 Series attachments available:
Revolving pull-up bars, Safety straps, barbell holders, different pull-up bars, Resistance band pegs, Extended Spotter arms, chalk bowl, different J-hooks, Wall ball target, Battle Rope Anchor, wrist roller, preacher curl pad, dip station, and Step-up platform.
Ideal for:
- Workout space is limited
- Lower ceiling height is required- 93″ ceiling height required.
- You want a modular rack with plenty of options
- You want to make an investment you will not regret.
- Footprint: Several options of height & depth.87″H x 50.3″W x 30″D (See additional Height & Depths available above)
- Folded footprint: 5″ from wall
- Weight Capacity: 1,100 lb.
- Weight: 160 lb.
- Steel: 11 gauge
- Warranty: 1 year
Honorable Mentions
There are so many great options out there. We wanted to include a few additional options for your viewing pleasure. Some of these just didn’t have enough information available to compare to the power racks above. Some had much less weight capacity for a similar price. Some were much more expensive than other items on this page.
Titan X-3 Series Flat Foot Power Rack ($660 – $750)
As with the X-3 Series Folding Rack, all optional attachments will connect to this rack. The price difference is between the 82″ & 91″ heights. All construction standards are also the same as the X-3 Series Folding Rack. Titan has a 1-year warranty, 11 gauge steel with a weight capacity of 1,675 lb., comes with a pull-up bar, J-Hooks, and Pin & Pipe Safeties. Weighs 280 – 296 lb., depending on height.
Tru Grit Flat Foot Dynamic Rack ($699.99)
Standard features include J-Hooks, Spot Safety bars, and Pull-up bar. Comes in many colors: Black, navy, green, orange, red, yellow, gray, and white. Tru Grit provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the frame. We’ve reached out to find out the weight capacity, but being built with 11 gauge steel, we would expect at least 1,000 lb. Not many options available for attachments.
REP PR-4100 Folding Squat Rack ($499.99)
Must be properly mounted to the wall. Taking many queues from the REP PR-4000 Rack Builder, you get 1,000 lb. weight capacity with 11 gauge steel. Folding to just 6″ from the wall and extending to 41″, the PR-4100 is a capable folding power rack. Compatible with the Landmine, other J-cups, spotter arms, and the dip station. Standard features include J-Hooks, Spot Safety bars, and Pull-up bar. Not to mention a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the frame.
REP PR-4100 Folding Squat Rack ($495 – $590)
Must be properly mounted to the wall. 11 gauge steel, but no weight capacity has been provided. At this gauge, we would expect at least 1,000 lb. The attachments available are significant as the PR-4100 is compatible with the Infinity Series accessories, which include Spotter arms, dip station, J-cups, Pull-up bar, Resistance band pegs, Battle rope attachment, etc. Standard accessories that come with this model: J-cups and a Pull-up bar. Folding to just 5″ from the wall and extending to either 24″ or 44″, the PR-4100 is a capable folding power rack. Rogue provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the frame.
