Yaheetech Adjustable Squat Rack, Multifunctional Heavy Duty Barbell Stand, Strength Training Dip Station, Fitness Power Rack Weight Bench Support for Home Gym, Max Load 250kg, Height 114-179cm

This review is for the (Yaheetech Adjustable Heavy Duty Squat Rack Stand Power Weight Bench Support for Curl Barbell Olympic Barbell Free-Press Bench Black) To enable me to squat and chest press during this Covid-19 pandemic, I required a rack, although having limited space I needed a compact option, therefore I went for these squat stands due to its ability to also act as a bench rack as well as a squat stand. Building it First off, in order to build this, I cannot stress enough that you require a spanner and a quick release ratchet in order to tighten the 48” bolts. If you don’t, you’re going to have a difficult time building it and it may become a two man job as the main beam wobbles while you try and tighten the bolts. Therefore, while I was able to build these myself, I recommend having a second person to stabilise it to make construction easier. Other than that, building it is very straight forward and it came with all the required components and screws. My only issue is the rubber feet as one came damaged and I had to reshape it using a pair of pliers so that it would fit the legs of the stands. Design/Quality The stands are made from heavy duty metal and each stand weighs about 10kg and are relatively light to carry. Wether this adds to its stability or lack of, the light weightiness of these stands make them an easily portable solution. The stands are rather large as represented in my review photo, contrary to the original photos. The stands legs are a ‘H’ shape and come with rubber feet which stop the stand from sliding when loading and unloading the rack. The H shape of the stand acts as a counter balance to the weight during heavy loads so that the stands don’t tip over. The stands also come with heavy duty J-cups which act as spotters during a chest press if one cannot re-rack the weight during a lift, or for resting the bar after bicep curling. They are easily adjustable and do not get in the way during bench press, allowing for full range of motion and can be removed. The rack itself catches the the bar easily, although my only issue was the welding. While its considered minuscule, one was not completely welded leaving a space which offset the alignment of the bar a little. One must bare in mind that while these stands are sturdy, they are also independent of each other and bolted, therefore they do wobble under heavy loads and weak screws can damage the integrity of the stand and its ability to hold weight, so my advice is to be cautious with how much weight you use. Overall, the stands are lightweight, yet sturdy and a do a great job of allowing both squats and chest press. Adjustability Both stands are adjustable and stand at a height of 3 ft 8 inches (114cm) and can be adjusted to a maximum height of 5 ft 10 (179cm). With any telescopic feature, as these stands are adjusted higher, they lose even more stability due to the lack of even weight distribution at its base. Therefore, if you are a very tall person looking to rack a lot of weight, these may not be for you, unless you are able to counterbalance the weight. Adjusting the bench to size becomes easier the more you do it. Each stand comes with a safety pin to hold the the adjusted height and a screw to hold the jcups. In order to adjust them, one must remove the screw holding the j cups and then the safety pin. This becomes rather time consuming for switching in-between bench press and squats. However, the more its done, the less of an issue it becomes. If time in-between sets is an issue, I recommend getting a stand with a pull out pin rather than a screw as it would save you a lot of time. Weight Capacity The stated maximum weight capacity which these stands hold are tested at 220kg. One must bare in mind that static load is very different from mobile load, therefore don’t expect to be squatting 220kg on these as it wobbles way too much when racking the bar under heavy loads. As a 78KG man, I was able to bench press 100kg and squat 140KG, although the stands wobbled a lot when the bar was racked. This may pose a safety issue for someone if they are not careful when racking the bar. As a way to add stability, while its unconventional for some, I read that others fill the base with sand to add weight. You can also use weight plates at each end of the legs, but this becomes time consuming and ruins your plates. I found that the best solution for counter balancing the weight was to weigh 20kg+ sandbags at each side of the legs as they cover the full diameter of the legs. The only other con of these stands is that if you do not have a rack for your plates, loading them on the bar is difficult from the ground. Conclusion Overall, these stands are a good solution for individuals that lack space and are not looking to lift a heavy weight load. While these stands can bare a lot of weight, remember they are bolted and can lose integrity from damaged screws, they are also independent from each other, posing a safety risk of one falling during a lift. Therefore, I recommend these on the basis that one is a beginner or is very careful when using these for lifting. As time goes on and weight increases, one might look into replace these for a full or half rack. I hope you found this review helpful, happy lifting.

The quality of the product is great, item is sturdy, easy to assemble if you have 2 17 spanners hanging around (would be difficult if you don't have your own tools), I found the screws supplies based on the instructions go further than the base of the unit so the "Rubber feet to protect your floor" won't do anything if 4 screws stick beyond them, I undid the screws and did them the other way around to avoid that issue. You can see how far out they stick on the bottom left of the image After using a few days: Pros: - Easy enough to carry around (~9kg per side total ~18kg) - Good instructions to put together (minus the screws mentioned above) - Feels well built, I feel I can trust it with the weights on - Pins and screws for height adjustment fit well - Central stands and top stand are perfect heights for a 5ft8 guy with an average gym bench in between - I believe it is value for money, happy with my purchase Cons: - 4 Screws on the bottom according to the instructions would damage the floor unless done the other way around (which you could end up stepping on the sharp ends instead) - No tools supplied to build it, I used 2x17 spanners for this, it was easy to assemble if you have the tools - Some of the parts supplied have some nicks in them, such as the supporting plate on one stand has some grooves in it as if something was dropped on it in production, some washers had chipped off edges and one of the nuts was missing the plastic insert inside it to help it be stuck tight once on - Not very well packaged, thin plastic wrappings on each piece but they all slide around in the box so some minor scratches but not anything I care about

Recently I've been using a squat belt. It's a great thing, putting the load around the hips rather than on the shoulders. Balance and breathing all become easier, and I was piling on the weight. However, I had reached the limit of how many 10kg plates I could squeeze onto the loading pin. Also, I has a worry that using the belt meant I was losing some of the secondary benefits to the upper body that squatting brings. In a perfect world I would have opted for a proper squat rack, as this is the safest way to train alone: if you can't make the rep just dump the bar onto the safety arms. However, space is an issue and I opted for these stands. I reckon they are easily mobile, allowing me to move around bench and stands as I train. The trade-off with stands is less stability. Each stand can move independently, so that little extra care is needed when replacing the bar. They are quite robust, made up in heavy square metal box section. Height is fully adjustable, by removing the safety pins and undoing the securing bolts. Works fine but isn't exactly slick. Best for a single user who can set the stands to his working height and leave them there. What I do like is the 'spotter arms' or safety arms. These are your get out of jail card if you can't make the squat. It would be even nicer if they were longer, to make an easier target if you need to dump the bar. Unfortunately they have to stay within the footprint of the stand, to avoid tipping. This is the only thing holding me back from giving these 5 stars. So, they do have limitations but come at a fraction of the price of a full squat rack. Overall: Solid construction and heavy enough to be stable. Height adjustable and come with spotter arms. For occasional use, weights up to 150kg, or if space is tight, get these. Going heavier, or more than 1 user? Consider a rack. These are 'rated' to 250 kilos but I reckon the risk of tipping free standing stands at that weight is too high.

Really good rack for the price I bought this on offer with 20% off, easy to build up however like other reviews said you don’t get any tools so you need your own, 2x17mm spanner’s or a 17mm ratchet and spanner, light weight but sturdy when holding a bar bell

I got these to replace one I got that had a bar that joins the two halves together. But I found it took too much room and effort to adjust the width. So I saw these seperate pair and decided to see if these will be better. They are so much better! I also found that I can stack them when not in use and they are pretty solidly secure when stored away like it. These are heavier than I expected them to be but that just adds to the feel of trust in them. They are quick to adjust by either pulling the bottim pin to adjust the spotters or pulling the top pins out and pulling the bottom pin to adjust the height as well as the spotters. You can also full screw the bottom one to secure the spotter in place but still be able to pull the pin and adjust the height. I would have preferred a similar adjusting pin on the top as the one at the botton as I have already knocked the top pin out. So that lets it down a bit. Other than the top pin I have no negatives on these. The only change I made with building is that I put the nuts and bolts in the bottom so that the nut went on top. I did this because the bolts are a little too long and touch the floor before the any other part of the feet assembley. It worked better this way.

Big up ma cheap rack! Considering the low price of this product, the build quality is excellent. Each one is the kind of heavy that lets you know this isn't going to fall apart when you put some considerable weight on it. If you don't have a pull up bar, you could easily put this in the highest setting, put your bar across it and do pull-ups on the bar if you can lift your knees up. The safety bar bits really are only big enough for bench press but at least it has them. When you are putting the shaft bit on the feet, put the bolts in up from the bottom and the nuts on top. You will need 2 spanners/sockets to get this bad boy together. A note on the safety rack bits, you should set the rack to the desired height, and then put the safety rack bits where you want it because if you put those in first you can't adjust the height of the main rack. Don't waste your money on a more expensive product. This one does the job.

Have been using this adjustable rack after switching to a home gym about 6 months ago. The rack is generally well made and works well, however I have adjusted my routine as it doesn’t work as well as I had hoped. For squats I would need to have the bars fully extended and the bars start to become unstable when you approach 100kg and reracking at this weight feels dangerous as it is very easy to overshoot the top and the rack can start to tip if you are too fast. For squats, I now just use the rack for endurance training at a lower weight and do hack squats for heavier weights. The other issue regarding squats is the feet are too wide and get in the way. When using for bench press, if you have longer arms the lowest height for the top is ok, but if you have shorter arms then the top doesn’t lower enough and I wouldn’t trust the spotter arms for loading the weights. One other minor issue is the bars are fastened in place using clips that go from the side, but actual racks in gyms and other suppliers go from front to back. This means you can’t get other accessories (such as alternative spotter arms), which are also a bit more secure when used. As others have suggested, I built it with the bolts going up through the legs rather than down. If you are building it, I would suggest getting two wrenches for fasting the bolts together, I only had one that fit at the time and it was awkward. I am generally pleased with the rack, especially for the price, however the seller has another rack for not much more money with Y shaped feet which are less likely to get in the way and has a bar for weighing it down (stop tipping with squats). The bars are also secured using the standers front to back, rather than sideways holes. Wish I’d gone for that option instead.

These are good, take a lot of weight and are adjustable. They go together easy and are a great price but I would deffo recommend some sandbags or heavy dumbells to keep it steady for when you rack or unrack.