Sunny Health & Fitness Multifunctional Strength Training Home Gym – Complete Workout Equipment with Training Attachments, Optional Squat Stand, Power Rack Cage, Adjustable Incline Bench

This is a really great starter piece. I can't imagine it holding up well against heavier weights, and moderately high weights would probably something, but:I use it with a safety bar and split squats or reverse lunges, and that's really great.Just great for my wife and the weight she uses, I think it'll be good for her for a longer time.It's not a power rack, but I'll be really great to start on, or supplement alternatives (once you're using heavier weigh).The extending arms have a tendency to rattle, but it isn't unsupported. Still makes me a bit nervous though. I use this on carpet, so I dont know if it slides or not on smooth textures.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this weight rack. My primary need was to be able to stack weights for doing bench press in my home gym. My criteria was to have something sturdy that was safe for me to use without tipping over if I added a lot of weight. Since I work out by myself without a spot, safety is really one of my primary objectives when getting a weight rack. I typically bench less than 200 pounds. This rack handles all of those weights just fine. One of my favorite parts is the safety spotter arms which allow me to max out reps without getting stuck not being able to re-rack the weight. It has saved me a few times when I didn't have the strength to put the weight back on the rack and there was no one around to lift it for me. There are probably more sturdy racks that you can get, but from a footprint and value standpoint this is a solid purchase.

I ordered this squat rack to complete our COVID home gym. We're on a pretty tight budget, but I decided to go for this rack over cheaper squat stands for for safety. I'm glad I did, we love this thing. It's perfect for squats, overhead press, bench press, and any other lifts that require a rack. The pull-up bar is a great addition as well. We are very space limited, so the small footprint of this rack is greatly appreciated. Our flat bench is 41 inches long and fits between the uprights for easy storage.Quality: This squat rack is very sturdy. We have only put 275 on it so far, but it seems very strong and stable. I don't have any worries about putting more weight on the bar. The welds look good, the steel is thick, and it's held together by big bolts. The J-hooks and spotter arms are lined with hard plastic, which protects the barbell. It's holding up well so far to wear and tear.Stability: The squat rack will move around when you rack heavy weights unless you bolt it to the ground or put a bunch of weight on the plate holders. The rack itself only weighs 83 lbs, so if you bulldoze into it with a 300 lb loaded barbell, it will move a bit. I have no fears that it will tip over, but it can be disconcerting. You just have to be gentle when you re-rack. Based on my research, this is an issue with virtually every half rack/squat stand on the market that isn't bolted to the floor. They just don't weigh enough to stay in place on their own. You either need to weight them down with extra plates, bolt them down, or have a spotter stand on the back and hold it. This rack does have holes for floor bolts, but we rent so it's not an option for us.Safety: One of the main reasons I chose this rack was the spotter arms. Many squat racks/stands at this price point either don't have them at all, or they're too short to be useful. Even the CAP Barbell racks similar to this one make you purchase the spotter arms separately (and of course, they're sold out everywhere). Fortunately I haven't needed the spotter arms yet, but I've used them for some rack pulls and they're sturdy. They are a good length and I'm happy to have them, especially if I'm lifting alone.Size: I think this squat rack would work for 99% of people. Height-wise, it's very adjustable. The reason I mention this is because with some of the cheaper squat stands, they don't extend high enough for tall people to squat. It's not an issue here. The rack has holes basically the full length of the uprights where the J-hooks can be placed. Unless you're like 8 feet tall, this rack should be useable anyone.Value: I paid $215 for the rack, with free shipping (I've noticed the price has changed a couple times). It's an excellent value for the money. The other squat stands I was looking at were $150-200, but I think this rack was a much better value for the money, even though it cost a little more. You'll be hard pressed to find another product that has a pull-up bar, safety arms, real J-hooks, and an 800 lb capacity at this price point.Shipping: Some of the comments report damaged parts during shipping. Our rack was securely packaged and undamaged upon arrival. None of the pieces were bent and all the connectors on the end were wrapped in cardboard to protect them. The rack actually arrived a day early (7 days after I ordered), so no shipping delays or anything.Assembly: This rack was a breeze to assemble. Maybe took me half an hour, with some intermittent help from my boyfriend. It will definitely be easier if someone can give you a hand to hold things, but definitely could be done alone. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. Tools were included, but assembly will go much faster if you have a socket wrench, FYI. You'll want an 18mm socket.Minor complaints: Overall I really like this rack. I'm glad I purchased it and honestly, would buy again. I do have a couple small gripes. First, the pull-up bar is not knurled. It can be a little slippery, especially if your hands are sweating. Not a deal breaker, but if you're primarily buying this for pull-ups, something to consider. The rack will also move around if you do kipping pullups unless you put heavy weights on the plate holders or bolt it donw. Second, the spotter arms are too narrow for my boyfriend when he benches. He has a pretty long wingspan, so this won't be an issue for most normal sized folks (it's not even close to an issue for me). If you are concerned about it and spotter arms for benching is a deal breaker for you, I'd recommend measuring your wingspan from elbow to elbow. The distance between the uprights (and thus the spotter arms) is 42 inches, so if your elbow-to-elbow width is close to that or greater, you might clip the spotter arms.Overall, I give this squat rack a 5/5 rating. It's a great option if you're on a budget and need a squat rack with a small profile. It is strong and sturdy, and has everything you need to lift safely at home. I might have shelled out more money for a real power rack if I owned a home with a garage. But for my apartment patio gym, this is the perfect piece of equipment.

Great beginner rack for the price. Only reason I gave 4 stars was a few defective washer and butterfly nuts. Other than everything looks solid.

Four years later…. Still awesome. Simple, effective.

Love this bar! Totally recommend!

I've been using this as a squat rack, bench press stand, pull-up bar, as well as a stand for other exercises for over two years now. I have loaded it up with just a hair over 300 lbs for squats, and I've never had any concerns about the J-hooks breaking. I went with this half-rack due to it's smaller size being a bit more appropriate for my workout room, and because I don't ever see myself squatting 600+ lbs in the future. With that said, Sunny claims it can support over 800 lbs.I do recommend anchoring this to the floor, as Sunny recommends. The only thing that could be improved is if the various holes on the vertical posts, which the J-hooks slide into, were numbered. However, it is not a big deal to grab a marker and number them yourself.

Outstanding value for function. No other home gym can top this. It's an investment. Space is 12x12 x 10 H clearance. 1st install took a while to figure out; i watched a YT video to see parts function. Ensure you watch install video 1st b4 assembly from printed guide, it will keep assembly to 90m. Use power ratchet. Ensure u match L n R arms to rest of machine; the bottom of arms are angled front n back enough to provide free flow of cables; opp way causes tough chafing to steel arms. Mine was installed on Long Island by spconstructionne.wordpress.com.