how is the squat Rack? looking to hit 225lbs-300lbs , also im 6ft. are the safety spotters sturdy?
611698
My son is 5'7" snd I am 5'9" and it works well for us. The rack seems sturdy but we have not done weights over 250.
611699
The squad rack is VERY sturdy. I'm actually 6 FT. as well. Bout 225lbs. The spotters are very well made and you have about 3 or 4 different levels you can put the spotters on. They are also great for using when you want to do any type of shrugs, deadlifts, biceps curl using the barbell, etc. It's actually real nice for that stuff. I have squatted well over 350lbs using the squat rack but I re-racked it. I have yet to "need" the spotters. But I'm certain if they were needed they would NOT fail. The system is very sturdy and nicely made. I workout on it almost everyday!! I've had it for maybe close to a year now. Can't remember exactly when I bought it but it is real nice. You won't be disappointed. Any other questions feel free to ask. And good luck with your purchase!!
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I had 35 on each bar and it was fine until I set it down. The bars bend very easily because they are cheap. If you don't slam your weights you should be ok. Would put them over your head though, look for a threaded handle for that.
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The Ultimate Body Pull Up Bar supports my suspension trainer with no problem. The pull up bar itself is bullet proof. I think I should mention that a lot depends on how well you mount it. If you mount all four mounting points solidly into wood studs (or cement anchors) you should not have any issues. My pull up bar came configured for 16" centers which worked perfectly for my house. It doesn't even flex under my full weight.
66801
I have the same issue, but it seems solid enough and strong enough. When we bench with 200+ pounds on the bar, and re-rack it, this little bit of give does tend to move the rack a bit, even with an additional 200 pounds on the weight holding pegs, so be aware of that. I definitely would not rack more than 300 pounds on this however - if you need to go beyond that weight, you should look into a whole cage because you are too advanced for this particular rack.
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Hey Kenneth, i looked up this question myself through the manufacturer. When you have the "arms" extended up, let's say for doing squats, the max limit load is 300lbs i was told. I've put 300lbs on it and it's a bit shaky, so anything more than that I would not recommend. When the "arms" are retracted to their most lowest it's pretty stable and could hold a great deal more although i have not tested this with any more than 350lbs.
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You'd have to call them and ask. I've thought of it myself when I bought it, and it has holes for a second one, at least mine does. I was going to see if they'd send a new chin up bar if I claimed the one I had was warped, but after I got it I didn't find it necessary, and the one that's there I occasionally bang my head on when racking and unracking a squat, so it'd be an issue every time you got into the rack even for average height. The overall structure of the unit is pretty good without an extra chin up bar. I've had 500lbs racked without problem, and I've also done dips with my 330lb body on it by placing two barbells across the safety pins with no complaints, I've also turned the existing chin bar there into an adjustable lat/ab/tricept pull down cable machine by attaching pulleys to it. No complaints whatsoever. As long as you dont do plank pullup side twists with the bar, which would be hard to do with the rack, it will hold.
1206897
I've squatted 495 and its a great help. It prevents the bar from digging into your traps. I don't believe there's a weight limit.
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i think its rated at 500, not sure i dont squat much weight ive rack 300 with no issue but you will need to have some of your plate holding the bottom so it dont tip over.
482472
My wife and I use the bar for bench press and squats and it works fine. We are both 60+ and don't load the bar very heavy. The bar is very solid.
1799294
At 5'6", these work for me whether I squat ass to grass or to parallel. You will need a squat stand for your bar. These are not squat stands. They are safeties for your squat stands.
1034964
I'm honestly not sure how much weight the squat rack can handle. It holds up 300lbs. with no problem.
1622069
I use the bar for shrugs, squats and deadlifts. There is enough room, not a ton but enough. I'm 6'2" If you have them on stands for trap work it can be a pain to step into.
674364
I had 530 lbs on the rack already. I would not go over 600lbs, The rack was strong and sturdy with no problems with the weight I had, I am a olympic lifter in the masters, This power rack is perfect for me.
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I have those and they look ok strong. But I did not put close to 300 lbs on it... maybe 100-150 max so far, and it handled ok. So, good luck.
469290
I am pleased how sturdy this rack is. I am a big guy and holds a lot of my clothes and is in no danger of tipping. Much better than the cheaper racks i had before. I don't know the rated capacity but works well for me.
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I am only 5'7, 230lbs and it holds me with no problem, its a solid piece of equipment. I think its a 300lb max and i do not hit the ground with my legs fully straightened out. It would definitely support you with the normal bent knee dips, but i do not think you could do straight legged dips at 6 feet tall with this piece of equipment.
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I don't have any issues with threading the spot bar through. I have had a lot of success with this rack. My only complaint I guess would be that if you are doing pullups or anything heavy where you might be banging the rack around, have some weights on the back weight rack otherwise the rack itself might move a little. But I am also using 400+. Its a great unit