Outdoor Power Rack

Take advantage of Bells of Steel's Build Your Own Discount sale, with 8% OFF $1,000; 12% OFF $2,000; and 16% OFF $3,000 purchases. We regard this Bells of Steel Hydra Rack as the best power rack for a number of reasons. The frame and construction itself is top-notch, with 11-gauge steel used throughout the build for a 1,000-pound weight capacity.

It's a solid option for athletes just beginning in strength training, but a far cry from the 1,000-pound capacities you can find in other power racks. This rack is equipped with hardware in the back that allows for extra weight plate storage and a pull-up bar for extra back work.

In general, you can expect to find power racks with base price tags between $700 and $900. Your final total will be influenced by your chosen dimensions and attachments, but here are the prices of the base models of our top power racks. A power rack can easily be one of the largest purchases you make for your home gym — both in size and price tag.

Setting up your squat rack, power rack, and other gym equipment outside puts it at a risk of rust, deterioration, and degradation. Knowing this, you can actively take steps to buy equipment specifically built for outdoor use, as well as find ways to protect it from exposure to the elements.

While dimensions can vary from brand to brand, and footprints can be changed with added attachments, we've found that the average power rack takes up roughly 16.5 square feet of space. In addition to the footprint, you also need to be mindful of your rig's height. Most power racks can fit under a standard ceiling height of 96 inches.

Power racks allow you to train a variety of movements safely on your own that may otherwise have the potential to be dangerous. For example, with adjustable spotting arms, bench pressing is no longer an exercise that might be life threatening.