Hole/Hardware Sizing – This rack uses 5/8″ hardware, which is a very common hardware size on power racks.

In terms of stability, this rack will need to be bolted into the ground or onto a platform (unless you purchase the stabilizer feet). The workaround is to bench press from the inside of the opposite upright.

This is particularly true on the bench press. On a 4-post rack, while you can store plates on the back upright, you may find that the plates can interfere with your setup when lifting inside the rack. There are two other differences worth considering: plate storage and stability.

4-Post Design – As a 4-post rack, you’ll save some space compared to a 6-post rack.

2×3 steel is very sturdy and it’s capable of handling virtually anything you can throw at it.

Steel Size – The T-3 Power Rack from Titan Fitness is constructed with 2×3 11-gauge steel and it’s assembled with a bolt-together design.

It accommodates numerous attachments, making it one of the more versatile 2×3 racks. This rack offers 5/8″ holes, Westside hole spacing, and two height/depth options. One buyer said, 'Living in Portland with monthly rain, this is perfect for the backyard! Even wet, it has plenty of grip and is definitely all weather!' Another reviewer said they've owned this rig for over two and a half years, and they've used it consistently without any issues.The Titan T-3 Power Rack is a very popular 2×3 power rack with solid specs and an attractive price point. Aside from being a sturdy squat rack, this rig can be used by multiple people at the same time, has plenty of room to set up gymnastics rings and offers three different pull-up bar options.Ĭustomer reviews show that this squat rack is ideal for a backyard and lives up to its promise. Hot-dip galvanization is when steel is immersed in molten zinc to help create a multilayered weather resistant coat to prevent rusting.

This squat rack uses hot-dip galvanization to prevent corrosion from the inside out.

The Get RX'd Galvanized Backyard Builder RMU Rig is a great option if you want a squat rack specifically intended for outdoor use that can handle it all. So you'll want to get a squat rack that's protected against the weather. If your home gym is in your yard, you know that mother nature's elements can rust your equipment.

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