Best Cap Barbell Power Squat Rack Exercise Stand Review 2015
This Cap Barbell Power rack exercise stand is a great product to kick start your strength training program. It is inspired by traditional free weight exercising and fused with today's body weight and resistance training trends.
Over the course of it's rich and long 25-year history in fitness, CAP Barbell has become a leading name in the fitness industry with over 600 products in over 10 categories.
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| Best Cap Barbell Power Squat Rack Exercise Stand Review 2015 |
Design features
If you’re looking for a squat rack that supports a wide range of free weight and bodyweight exercises, it’s important to find the best balance between price and features.
Despite its lower price and more basic design, you still get all the features you need to put together effective upper and lower body workouts.. The reinforced overhead workout bar can be used for bodyweight training such as pull-ups, chin-ups, leg raises, and more.
The height of the bar supports can be quickly adjusted to almost any height along the length of the uprights, thanks to the close hole positioning.
The main frame is constructed from 12 and 14 gauge steel. All tube seams are welded to provide additional strength and stability. The overhead workout station is constructed from high grade tubular steel which is fully welded to mounting plates with mini gussets for extra reinforced support. All open frame ends are capped for safety and to prevent inner oxidation. All steel components of this half cage are powder coated and sealed.
Cap Barbell have also added two weight plate stands to the base of the frame, which also double as storage for your barbells.
Customer reviews
Pros:
- Impressive strength rating for an entry level rack, at 300 lbs
- Suitable for both 6ft and 7ft barbells
- Racking points are designed to be low enough to support bench presses as well as squats and overhead exercises
- Quick to assemble
- High stability frame, especially when combined with weight plates on the storage pegs
- Can be combined with resistance bands and suspension straps for an even greater range of exercise options
This product has it all and comes at a very economical price. Users have access to a wide range of exercises and can be confident in performing them without having to worry about safety and damage to expensive equipment. This power rack is smaller and lighter than most conventional racks which makes it easier to move and store.
Cons:
- Lack of safety rails
- Additional weight is almost always needed to hold the frame in place during resistance band exercises
- Weight plates can only be stored on one corner, which can cause the frame to twist on the ground if using bands to pull horizontally.
- It is worth mentioning that it can only support close to 300lbs of weight. Also, it is not foldable and can take up quite a bit of room.
Features Summary
- Assembled specs (D x W x H) 46-Inch x 50-Inch x 85-Inch
- Steel construction comprised of 12 and 14 steel gauge thickness
- The structure uprights are double gusseted to reinforce stability and durability
- 3 step powder coat finish for exceptional durability
- Bands, bar and plates are not included
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