Vanswe Multi-Function Barbell Rack 550LBS Capacity Dip Stand Home Gym Fitness Adjustable Squat Rack Weight Lifting Bench Press Dipping Station

I'll make a few prefaces before getting into the review. 1 I am a competitive powerlifter, engineer, and know quite alot about metal, structures, and especially lifting equipment. 2 I do not reccomend that you make any of the modifications that I have. 3. This is the rack I got to train during gym shutdowns due to COVID19.1: PRICE, ASSEMBLY, LOAD, FIRST TAKE? I was highly skeptical of this rack from the price point and the structure from the images. It was easy to assemble just needed to 17mm or 11/16 sockets. A drill attachment is ideal that way you can get the torque spec you want on bolts. Anyways, the first thing I did was load 650 onto the rack shake it around a bit, slam it a couple times (don't reccomend this) and it didnt break on me so that was a win.2: MODIFICATIONS. There are ways to rig the bench rack heights to be useable and actually pretty ideal. I don't reccomend this but I started drilling holes into pieces so I could put the hooks exactly where I wanted. So as long as you have a drill and some bits that are hard enough to drill out metal, you can get away with making this better.3: SAFETY, I would highly reccomend building a platform from some sheets of plywood and securing the rack onto by use of brackets, bolts, clamps, etc. as long as it's secure because the moment distributions are kinda funky. I'm going with lock and release floor latches so it's easy to move for when I deadlift. If you have a concrete floor then definitely get some anchors for it. I will say if you leave 2 45s on the back on each side then you'll probably be good. I assumed a general factor of safety if 1.5-3 (Max rated load = max withstadnable load/ FOS) was used for determining max load on the rack and pins so I'd say it's probably fine up to 7-800lbs but dont advise testing that...4: QUALITY, not great not terrible. I'd give it a 4/5 considering it cost 150. I had originally picked up some high tensile pins to use for the rack heights instead of the given ones but the provided ones are fine and much better than expected.5: SQUAT, I did a couple sets of 495 for some triples and it felt solid on the unrack and rerack. I had to be extra careful on the rerack because the top hook is a little odd. I'm probably going to modify this to be safer/better for easier reracks.6: BENCH, I use an IPF spec width and height bench so the highest the bench hooks could go were too low for me even on max grip width (index on barbell ring) on an Ohio power bar. Modifications are a must in my opinion unless you're like one of the athletes I coach and can use a rack height of 2 on Eleiko or ER racks. But most if us aren't built like that and dont have 2" bench range of motions so modify at your own capabilities and risk.7: MISCELLANEOUS. I'm probably going to reinforce the bottom joints somehow but I'd say that's unique to what I'm loading on it. You can do dips on it pretty well if you care. The plate storage on the back is a useful way to counterbalance. Gym closures forced my hand and I already owned everything except a rack.8: SUMMARY, if you prefer a rack style like this like myself then go for it. Modify at your own risk but recognize it may be necessary. Mount it to the floor! I'll edit this at some point if I forgot anything.

I’m only using this for bench press, so that limits the context of my review. I found this item packaged incredibly well, with thin wooden pieces lining the edges of the inside of the box. The outside was supported with three packing straps, which were taped down securely to the box. You rarely see packaging this thorough. The assembly was pretty simple thanks to good diagrams in the manual. I used an 11/16” socket and an adjustable wrench. After you assemble this, any adjustments are relatively easy. Yes it takes a few moments, but if they were any easier you might question the safety. Again, I’m only using for bench press, so it’s all set up pretty low, but it feels solid enough. It’s nice to be able to set the width of the rack depending on which length of bar you will be using. Also, love the orange.. nice touch.

Great product! You’ll need an 11/16 socket to put it together.

he is happy he got it for a Christmas gift~ nice looking rack well made thanks

Initial impressions are that this is a sturdy, well built product. It was very easy to assemble - we were able to set it up from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

This piece is easy to put together and is very sturdy. I’ve used it for squats and bench press. It arrived quickly and in good condition. Great quality for the price.

Great product for the price. It does exactly what I need it to do. I’m sure there are sturdier more expensive weight racks, but this one fits our basement perfect and is multi functional.

Was skeptical because of the price, but my husband loves it! It's sturdy and works great in our home gym!