In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
Are you ready to start weight training? Why head to the gym when you can get the equipment in the comfort of your own home. A power rack is a device that holds your barbells up when you’re doing all kinds of lifts with them. We’ve researched and put together a list of the best in our handy power rack buying guide. Let’s look at what you should know before you start shopping for your new exercise equipment.
Weight Capacity: This refers to how much weight a rack will be able to handle. This doesn’t refer to your weight, but to the weight of the barbell you’re going to be resting on it. A higher capacity means a sturdier rack.
Safety Bars: Most racks have safety bars or another mechanism to make sure that the bar holding your weights stays put in the frame. This makes sure that your barbells won’t fall, which is especially important if you’re using your rack.
Frame Material: Most racks are made of steel. The gauge of the steel is how thick the metal is. Oddly enough, a higher gauge is thinner steel. 11 Gauge is the standard commercial size for gyms and weight training rooms.
Weight Storage: This refers to whether or not the rack has storage for other barbells and hand weights. Some have additional racks for use with other equipment. This is a handy feature if you have a weight room or garage gym.
Size: How big is the rack? You’ll want to get one that you are sure will fit in your exercise space. Power racks can be on the larger size, so it’s really important to take this into account when shopping.
Warranty: Don’t be without a rack if something is wrong with your purchase. If it arrives broken, doesn’t work the way it’s supposed to, or stops working due to some defect, you’ll want a warranty to refund or replace it.
Now that you know what to buy, we can show you our recommendations! Are you ready to get back at it? Take a look at our top pick and budget pick first to get a better idea of what you’re looking for. But before you get back to your training, browse our full list of power rack reviews. You might just find the new best part of your home gym.
Jennifer Trimbee
Expert Researcher and Writer
Jennifer Trimbee, a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped, is an expert writer with many years of experience. Jennifer writes about technology, sports, outdoor, and gear products.
Article last updated on:
September 30, 2019
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