HulkFit Multi-Functional Adjustable Pro Series Power Cage Weight Rack, Squat Rack for Home Gym with 2 Pull Up Bars, Strength Training Exercise Equipment for Bench Press, Squats, and Deadlifts

Overall it is a good product for the price. Assembly is easy, it's sturdy, the j-hooks and arms take the bar well. You can adjust the height of the J-hooks and the arms for bench or squat. The arms can handle at least a few hundred pounds and leverage is decent enough that the base does not rock when I set weight a little hard. I'm 6'1" and I like to be able to have a wide stance when I squat heavy, the distance between the bars for the base is wide enough that I don't kick or drag when positioning my feet. I'm confident that the arms will catch (spot) at least 400lbs which is reassuring and allows me to go for a bit more weight without the worry of getting in trouble, tipping forward and doing a super bow into the floor. I personally don't use the four bars that attach to the upper arms, they aren't wide enough apart to allow bumper plates to pass through, so if you squat with them on you'd need to be pretty accurate in where you squat to get the plates to line up correctly. However, they are easy to remove and don't seem to be much of a consideration for added cost. Also, at only 81" high the pull-up bars are a little low for me, but I didn't get the squat rack so I could do pull-ups. Simply put, it is functional for squatting and benching with the arms acting as a spotter so you don't crush yourself. As long as you aren't pushing weight over 800lbs by yourself in a basement, this will be fine for squats and bench. I was excited to get this rack to replace the wobbly stand I was using and after assembly and using it I'm still pretty stoked to have it. It's well made, sturdy and fairly priced.

Update: I did have an issue with the spotter arm being two of the same instead of one for each side and Hulkfit did get me the correct replacement part delivered. It was still usable but it was bothering me to have it not look symmetrical. Amazon was also good with providing me a discount for the problem/inconvenience since at the time the replacement arm appeared to be out of stock and they were about 50 dollars for 2 of them (I only needed 1). I did like the product so may have ordered the arms to get the one I needed if I had to. Overall, I got a great deal on this and am now happy so I've changed this review back to 5/5.Initial review/impression prior to noticing the spotter arm issue:I just got back into lifting weights so was increasing the options in my basement gym lately (see pic 1). Very happy with it and will share some details on the packaging and setup. Ordered this product on sale.Received and it was packaged well and the box had multiple layers of plastic wrap around it to keep it from getting wet. It was cold, snowy and wet in my yard. I dragged this down a steep hill (see pic 2) to get it to the back of my house. I unboxed it outside and carried the parts into the basement one by one. The entire process of dragging it down, cutting box open and unpackaging it only took 15 minutes or less. This would be a two person carry (to me) if I had to take it down my steps. I could probably do it solo but it's too risky so just did the outside option.I assembled most of it myself with the tools included. I got the yellow beams attached upright myself but was careful of them tipping when connecting the bolts. One of them almost fell into my wall but I caught it luckily. I had another person help me do the top bars to make that part easier and it was so much quicker/easier with two people.Regarding assembly, it does not have a lot of instructions but the diagram shows clearly where everything should go so just keep looking at that while assembling. Tricky thing would be the top bars since you need to put the bigger one on top but this is shown in picture. My helper was confused why there were two bars for the top but I assumed for stability.Tips: When tightening the small black metal plates for the top bars make sure you are holding them in place before tightening completely to prevent them from being crooked. Make sure you don't completely tighten one top bar before putting in the other or you will have to loosen the bolts to get other one to fit in (easy to do with two people but save you time by doing it right the first time).The product is very sturdy for the money I paid. There are a few nicks in the paint but doesn't matter to me at all because the metal seems strong under that paint. I tried it out using it for bench pressing for the first time and am very satisfied. Everything works as expected and I feel the product is well built overall. It's also easy to adjust the arms and j hooks for different heights.I bought cheaper weight sets from another website and combined with this good deal on the HulkFit I'm very happy with my little home gym right now. Also, note the plates on the HulkFit weight plate holder rods (back of machine in pic 1). You'll probably want extra plates to put on it if you don't have that to weigh down the rack if you do dips and such on it. I'm overweight so could be possible movement with the machine if I did dips but with weights holding it down better that obviously shouldn't happen.I give this product a 5/5 considering the price and quality delivered.

When I decided to put together a small home gym, I knew to be able to train like I wanted, I would need a squat rack or a power cage of some sort. However, I had very limited space as I only had a small area in the basement of my townhome to use. A smaller half rack became my focus.I did lots of shopping around before deciding on this squat rack. Here are they key reasons I chose this Hulkfit rack:1. Height. I needed a shorter rack as I have low ceilings. I wanted to make sure I could at least get my head over the pull-up bar. I believe this rack is 81" in height.2. Sturdiness. This rack, while a smaller option, still has a 700 lb load capacity, which is plenty for my needs.3. The price. It was already reasonably priced but I happened to get it even cheaper around black friday.4. The reviews. Everyone said it was a quality rack, especially for the price. I was unsure of the brand but the favorable reviews made me willing to take a chance on a brand I'd never heard of.Here are a few things I'd like to note:1. The rack seems to be well made and it was easy to put together. Make sure the bolts are on very tight so the rack won't wobble. You can use the wrenches that are included but It'd be much more efficient to use a ratchet set.2. I only used the thinner of the pull up bars included. It seems like having both would be unnecessary and would probably get in the way when doing pull ups. Also be aware there is no knurling on the bars. I used some hockey grip tape to wrap around it. This works just fine and is not an issue for me.3. If you want to do dips or use resistance bands to wrap around your rack to do pulling movements like chest flys or face pulls, make sure you weight down your rack. With no weight on it, it will start to tip.4. If you're looking to add accessories like different J hooks or anything that attaches similarly, you should know the vertical beams are not 2"x2". They're more like 2.5x 2.5. This was disappointing as I had bought some larger aftermarket J hooks that don't fit and it is too late to return them. However, I'm sure the thicker columns add to the rack's sturdiness and overall weight capacity. Also, I noticed HulkFit now offers accessories that fit their larger columns such as dip bars, plate holders, etc.5. I must say, I wasn't crazy about the yellow when I saw it online but I figured it was something I could live with. After setting it up, it looks better than I anticipated.Any of the "negatives" I mentioned above are minor things to me and aren't enough for me to deduct any stars. Just things I thought I'd mention.Overall, I'm satisfied with this Hulkfit squat rack because it suits my needs. I'd recommend this rack to anyone on a budget or with limited space for a home gym. I'll update my review if anything changes.***UPDATE*** 4/27/19After using this squat rack for the past couple of months I'm still satisfied with it. I still believe it was a good choice for my needs. However, if I ever move or have more space to work with, I will most likely upgrade to something more sturdy and versatile.Here are some cons I've encountered over the past couple months:-I've had to retighten the bolts at the T joint at the bottom a couple times. I don't think I've racked more than 225 but I guess over time it begins to loosen a bit. This is a slight annoyance.-The included "dip bars" are virtually unusable and really shouldn't be named as such. They just don't adjust wide enough for me to use. A slimmer person may be able to use them but not me (I'm 5'11" 200lbs). I purchased the other dip bars they offer separately which attach to the columns instead of the safety bars. These work much better for me and are sturdy even when I add weight.-The j-hooks are small and cause me to have to be a little more careful when re-racking weight. As of now, Hulk fit doesn't offer larger j-hooks.-The grip on the j hooks and safety bars are essentially just stickers. They've begun to peel up a little and my barbell has started to tear them up a bit. I expect these to come off completely eventually.For these reasons along with the fact that the rack is not quite as sturdy and durable as I'd originally thought, I'm deducting 1 star. It's said to have a 700 lb weight capacity but I wouldn't feel comfortable racking that much.Still, it serves its purpose and I'm happy with it for the most part, especially for the price.***UPDATE 9/3/20***This rack is still holding up well and serving it's purpose. I've used it several times per week since i got it. The grip stickers on the j-hooks and safety bars I replaced with left over 1/4 inch floor mats cut to size and super glued to protect my barbells. I weight my rack down with weight plates on the back and with the weights stored on the plate holders I bought separately. I also bought the dip attachments, and barbell hangers. The dip bars are worth it, the hangers, not so much. I haven't had anymore issues with the bolts loosening after I re-tightened them with my ratchet.My main gripe with this rack, is the way the j-hooks and safety bars attach to the rack. There is no mechanism to secure them once in place. Therefore, if you move your barbell from side to side the j-hooks can move with the bar. This can be dangerous especially when racking heavy weight. Also, the j-hooks a very small and you must pay close attention when re-racking weight.Other than that, this has been money well spent.