While there’s no getting around the bulk of a fully tricked-out squat rack, that bulk can have some benefits. This rack is constructed from 3x3-inch 11-gauge steel—our testers say the sheer ...

"The key thing with any wall-mounted rack is safety and toughness," explains Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., MH Fitness Director. "In general, always aim to buy a rack that can handle 100-150 pounds ...

On some types of squat stands, there may be a post that moves up and down with a pin or a lever; on others, there’s just a series of fixed hooks and you put the bar in whichever one feels right.