I wanted to upgrade my older home gym power rack that I’ve had for over ten years.
The two main ones I was interested in replacing it with were the Rep Fitness
I eventually decided on the
So today here is my Rep
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Rep Fitness PR-4000 Specs
The REP PR-4000 Power Rack is one of the highest quality power racks on the market. It features laser-cut numbering every fifth hole, 3×3" 11 gauge steel, and 5/8" diameter hardware. The 1" “Westside” spacing through the bench zone and 2" spacing throughout the rest make this rack extremely versatile. A wide range of attachments are available as well, such as a lat/low row attachment, lever arms, functional trainers, dip bars, and more!
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Meaning it can handle any weight thrown at it other than powerlifters squatting over 1,000 lbs.
It also has a 1″ westside hole spacing through the bench zone as well as 5/8″ holes.
You also have a couple of different options for uprights and cross members, depending on what configuration you’re looking for.
The uprights have a choice between 80″ and 93″. I went with 80″ as I lift in my garage gym and appreciated the extra space.
You can also choose between 4 and 6 post racks in a bunch of cross-member sizes. They have 24″, 30″, and 41″ available for whatever size footprint you’re looking for.
I went with the 41″ as it allows me the full space necessary to bench press and squat inside my squat rack.
You can also pick 24″ cross members inside and use Spotter arms outside the rack instead.
It’s cheaper than a standard 6-post and will still allow you to add weight storage attachments as well as the pull-down/cable row attachments.
I went with a 6 post
This gives me enough space above the squat rack to not bang into my garage door while also being wide enough to accommodate multiple lifters.
As you can see, just the base specs on this power rack make it an awesome investment as it’s an extremely versatile rack.
Do you need a power rack similar to mine for your home gym? Check out my guide here to find out!
Rep Fitness PR-4000 Accessories
One of my favorite things about REP Fitness is all of the accessories they can offer at a solid price point.
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Here are all of the accessories you can get for the
Mandatory Accessories
- Pull-up Bars
- 2″ Standard Pull-Up Bar
- Multi-Grip Pull-Up Bar
- Globe Front Mount Pull-Up Bar
- Safeties
- Pin-Pipe Safeties
- Flip-Down Safeties
- Strap Safeties
- J-Cups
- Standard
- Flat Sandwich
- Round Sandwich
- Monolift
Optional Accessories
- Spotter Arms
- Front Foot Extension
- Dip Attachment
- Landmine Attachment
- Weight Horns – 6″ & 12″
- Band Pegs
- Leg Roller Attachment
- Iso Arms
- Lat Pulldown/Cable Row Attachment
- Belt Squat
For my own case, I started with the basic 6 post rack, multi-grip pull-up bar, strap safeties, flat sandwich j-cups, and a pair of weight horns.
I’m in the process of adding the iso arms and pulldowns as it will expand my training options tremendously.
REP Fitness does a good job of making sure each squat rack has a ton of attachment compatibility, and I’m sure that will continue in the coming years!
Uprights
- Uprights come in boxes of 2: select 2 for a standard 4 post rack - and 3 for a 6-post rack.
- Hardware included = 4 anchor bolts for anchoring your rack to the ground.
The uprights offered with the Rep Fitness
As of now, they also offer these in a couple of different colors. Ranging from Matte Black and Metallic Black to Red and Blue.
As you can see from the pictures, I went with the red uprights, and it looks pretty sleek, in my opinion!
These uprights come in boxes of 2, so you’ll need to select 2 for a 4-post rack and 3 for a 6-post rack.
They also include 4 concrete anchors if you want to anchor your power rack to the ground. I don’t think you need to, though, unless you plan on getting the iso arms.
It’s heavy enough by itself to stay put, which is awesome!
These uprights also have 5/8″ hardware which is still really overbuilt compared to other power racks on the market, so don’t worry. The
Crossmembers
- Crossmembers come in boxes of 4 - choose 1 for a standard 4-post rack, and 2 for a 6-post rack.
- Hardware included = (16) M16x110 bolt/washer/nut set-ups to connect crossmembers to your uprights
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You can get them in 16″, 24″, 30″, and 41″ sizes which allow for various configurations depending on the footprint of your garage gym.
These crossmembers come in matte black, metallic black, blue, orange, green, and red.
Just like the uprights, they also have 5/8″ hardware, so your power rack is going to be much more sturdy than lesser power racks.
Also, as you can tell, there are many different ways you can set up your
Different crossmember sizes and color options allow you to configure your rack however you like.
These kinds of features are part of why I recommend this power rack and REP Fitness so much in general.
Pull-up Bar
Maximize your space and add versatility to your rack with one of our pull-up bar options! Target different muscle groups with the variety of pull-up options including wide, narrow, neutral, pronated and supine grip.
There are a few different pull-up bar options you can get with the
This is great if you just want to do standard pull-ups and chin-ups without spending too much.
The next option is their Multi-Grip Pull-up Bar which is the one that I went with!
This one is definitely the best bang for your buck, in my opinion. It has two neutral grip positions, a set of angled grips, as well as standard and fat grips.
This pretty much covers all of your bases when it comes to the majority of pull-up variations, so I highly recommend it if you’re big on pull-ups in general!
The final options they have are a front-mounted and side-mounted globe pull-up bar.
These are very similar to the multi-grip pull-up grips, but the main difference is they have what is known as globe grips.
They are much more difficult to hold onto, so they work awesome for building your grip strength up.
Safeties
As far as safeties go, pin-pipes are traditional and reliable! If you want to ensure you're protected during your lifts, pin-pipes are a great choice.
You have a couple of different options when it comes to the safeties you choose.
The cheapest you can get is the pin-pipe safeties. However, I’m not a huge fan of them as I want my barbells to stay in the best condition possible.
However, from the reviews that I’ve read, while the pipe does get banged up, your barbell shouldn’t get beat up as well.
You can get these in 24″, 30″, and 41″ sizes to fit whatever size rack you decide to build.
The next option that I’m a huge fan of is the
These reinforced nylon straps are designed to prevent knurling damage to your bar from any missed lifts. Use heavy-duty bolts to secure straps to bracket, so your safeties will remain perfectly in place.
Also, because they’re straps instead of solid steel, you don’t have to worry about your barbell being damaged if you miss a lift!
That’s the best part and that’s exactly why I recommend these out of all the safeties that REP Fitness offers.
The final and most expensive option is the
Upgrade to Flip-Down Safeties with protective plastic liners inside and out to protect your barbell! Perfect for athletes training alone to save you on any failed reps, but also to provide you with a pulling platform.
These flip down safeties are much higher quality than standard steel safeties from lower-quality power racks.
They also have UHMW plastic on top, which stands for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene.
This plastic offers high abrasion, wear, and impact resistance while being very lightweight. Thus, making it much easier to protect your barbell on failed reps.
These Flip-Down Safeties also have 1″ numbered holes, so you can use them with a ton of accessories at any height you choose.
You can even attach these to your iso arms to do leg presses and hack squats as well.
I must say, it’s pretty crazy what you can do with a proper power rack in a home gym these days.
J-Cups
Gusseted brace under the bend in the j-cup for added strength. Protective plastic on the front, bottom, and back of the cup.
The
They have UHMW plastic covering the front, bottom, and back of the cup. Protect your barbells and racks from scratches and general abrasion.
Full protection of your bar's knurl. Larger opening ideal for oversize bars.
These are much easier to unrack and rack your barbell from what I’ve found after using both.
They also have an entire block of UHMW plastic that protects your barbell and adds a ton of stability to the j-cup as well.
On top of that, they have REPs’ laser engraved logo on the side, which just looks awesome in general.
Full protection of your bar's knurl from metal contact and a secure "doesn't move" resting point. Dual-lock wraparound design for extra peace of mind with heavy weight.
The final choice that Rep Fitness offers are the round sandwich j-cups. Just like the name sounds, these are rounded, so when you rack and unrack the weight, the bar only has one place to go.
This is awesome as most of them allow the bar a little room to roll, which isn’t always super secure.
So if you’re worried about the bar rolling off and onto your face during the bench press or even off your back while you’re trying to squat, these rounded cups ensure your bar will stay secure.
They look almost identical to the sandwich j-hooks and are only slightly more expensive.
This is definitely a good option, and I recommend them if you want the security they can afford.
Dip Attachment
The dip attachment for the
The angle of the handles also allows you to work closer and wider to bias different parts of your musculature.
There is a little bit of wiggle in it while attached to the rack, but it definitely isn’t substantial compared to lesser dip bars.
Weight Storage – 6″ and 12″
Bolt on, chrome-coated weight horns for the PR-4000 Power Rack.
Weight horns are sold in pairs and come in either a 6" or 12" size.
The
They are available in 6″ as well as 12″ options. I went with the full set to attach 3 of the 12″ and 3 of the 6″ versions to the rack.
With the setup I went with, you can use the smaller Horns for 2.5s and 5 lb plates. Meanwhile, the longer Horns work awesome for any plate larger than that.
Getting your weight off of a standard weight tree and onto your rack has been awesome!
It saves space in my garage and also adds stability to the already sturdy
Leg Roller
Keep legs held down during lat pulldown and has multiple other creative uses.
Leg Roller attachments for the
The main and most obvious one allows you to brace properly while doing pulldown variations. In addition, setting them at knee height while seated will prevent you from moving during heavy back work.
Another way you can use them is with split squats, as it’ll be much more comfortable than placing your back foot on a bench.
I’ve also seen these used for Back Extensions inside your rack, handles for Hack squats, and many more!
Lat Pulldown/Cable Row Attachment
- Two height options available: 93" and 80"
- 350lb weight limit.
- Comes with straight bar and lat bar.
Another important piece of gym equipment I think everybody needs is a Lat Pulldown/Cable Row attachment.
This attachment from Rep Fitness attaches directly to the back of the rack, is plate loaded, and even comes with a rear base stabilizer included.
The weight limit is 350 lbs which should be enough for most people when it comes to cable exercises.
Some say that it isn’t as smooth as pulldown machines in a commercial gym, but a little silicone spray on the guide rods is all it needs.
If you want to invest in something even better though, I highly recommend a functional trainer as they allow for a ton of variety in a small space.
Belt Squat
The REP Belt Squat is more versatile than any other belt squat unit on the market today and comes at an unbeatable price point. It can be moved within your power rack to perform dozens of exercises such as belt squats, hip thrusts, rack pulls, pull-ups, rows, deadlifts, dips, bulgarian split squats, calf raises, and many more.
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This is a great option if you have issues squatting with a barbell and still want to squat pain-free.
This
You can do a ton of different exercises using this
Things such as:
- Hip Thrusts
- Rack Pulls
- Pull-ups
- Rows
- Deadlifts
- Dips
- Split Squats
- Calf Raises
- Belt Squats, obviously
Some have issues hitting depth even if you set up the chain correctly. If this happens to you, it’s pretty easy, just put some plates down and raise yourself up to your desired height.
Problem solved!
PR-4000 vs. Rogue Monster Lite Rack
This is the 3x3" version of the classic Westside power cage. The Monster Lite R-3 Power Rack combines the 3x3" 11-Gauge Steel tubing of Rogue’s standard Monster Series with the 5/8” bolts and fasteners of our Infinity Rigs and Racks.
There’s an entire rack collection from Rogue Fitness that is commonly compared to the REP Fitness
The Rogue Monster Lite Series and are definitely top-of-the-line compared to the rest of the industry.
They range in price from around $815-$1200 depending on what type of rack you’re looking for.
This is the combined pricing for their power racks, pull-up bars, monster lite j-cups, pin/pipe safeties, and band pegs.
This is already a solid deal and definitely worth the investment as Rogue Fitness is the best at what they do. Their stuff lasts forever, and they’ve proven themselves time and time again.
The cheapest price for the
So they’re very similar in prices starting out.
To get something closer in price to the top monster lite series, you’ll have to add accessories and other add-ons to even it out.
You need to add a dip attachment, Front Front Extension, an upgraded j-cup set, safeties, and a pull-up bar for the same price as the most expensive monster lite rack.
I think from the numbers, the
Sure, you can upgrade and get different accessories from Rogue, but the ability to go from a 4-post to a 6-post rack or even just build a half rack to your specifications is fantastic!
As for the build quality, Rogue is known for its incredible quality more than anything. When people talk about Rogue Fitness, it’s always about the quality they bring to the table.
Their Monster Lite racks are no exception. REP Fitness has high-quality garage gym equipment, but it’s right behind Rogue, which is totally fine!
No matter which rack you choose, though, you can’t go wrong with the Rep Fitness
REP Fitness PR-4000 Power Rack vs. PR-5000
The REP PR-4000 Power Rack is one of the highest quality power racks on the market. It features laser-cut numbering every fifth hole, 3×3" 11 gauge steel, and 5/8" diameter hardware. The 1" “Westside” spacing through the bench zone and 2" spacing throughout the rest make this rack extremely versatile. A wide range of attachments are available as well, such as a lat/low row attachment, lever arms, functional trainers, dip bars, and more!
This is another comparison that’s been brought up quite often, the
The main difference will be the cost, which ranges from around $230-$620 difference between them depending on if you get the base model or load it up with accessories.
So what’s different about them other than the price?
While both racks are made of the same 3×3″ steel, the
- 3×3" 11 gauge steel and 1" diameter hardware
- 2" hole spacing
- An ever-increasing range of attachments using 1" holes for maximum safety
- Rated for 1,000 lbs
- Precision laser cuts, welding, and powder coating are standard as well
Laser cutting every single hole on the uprights and crossmembers is costly but will ultimately be super convenient for setting up your safeties and other accessories.
Plus, the 1″ hardware is definitely going to make the PR-5000 much more sturdy and stable compared to the
The PR-5000 doesn’t have the 24″ crossmember option, however, so if you need something smaller for your home gym, the
The hole spacing is also slightly different on the PR-5000; instead of the 2″ spacing throughout and the 1″ westside hole spacing through the bench zone, it only has 2″ hole spacing.
However, Rep Fitness offers a special accessory called the V2 Lowered J-Cups. This allows you to turn that 2″ hole spacing into 1″ hole spacing wherever you need it on the rack! Pretty smart solution for sure!
The final main difference is the overall appearance of these two racks. The PR-5000 obviously has bigger hardware, and every hole is numbered. It also has a larger nameplate which looks premium for sure.
The main thing, though, is that it attaches to the uprights as a support, making the rack even more rigid overall.
Depending on what you need for your home gym, both of these racks are seriously impressive. No matter what you go with, you’re going to get a high-quality rack that can handle any and all weights that you throw at them.
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Conclusion
What do you think of the
Let me know what you think in the comments below!
Until next time,
-Dante
Great, thorough review. It help me to decide to buy.
Thanks.
I’m happy to help Michael! Enjoy the rack it’s awesome!