Buying a home squat rack can be quite difficult if you do not what features and accessories you need to look for. Here is a quick guide that will get you started in this process and will help you find a good, reliable squat rack that will meet all your needs and expectations–and one that you can find at a very decent price that most people will be able to afford.

First, determine what kind of squat workouts you want to do. This is very important, as it will dictate which type of squat rack you are going to need to purchase. Essentially, you need to decide if you are going to lift heavy weight without a spotter or if you are going to lift lighter weight and do more repetitions with a spotter. Either one is fine, and there are benefits associated with both types of lifts.

If you are wanting to lift heavy weights, and especially if you plan on doing so without a spotter who can help you in case you need it, then you really should look at purchasing a complete power rack system instead of a simple combo squat rack. A power rack system is designed for squats and really is your best option no matter what type of lifting you plan on doing, but this is especially true if you are going to lift heavy weights. Power squat racks essentially have a metal box that surrounds the lifter, providing htem with support from behind, in front, and below the person performing the lift (these are the squat cages you see in fitness centers and gyms).

If you are going to simply squat very light weight and will have a spotter then you may consider purchasing what I like to call combo racks. A combo rack (such as the marcy squat rack
) allows you to perform squats along with incline, decline, and flat bench press lifts. As such, it can be a very convienant type of fitness equipment, but you must be carefull when doing the squats and you will have to limit the weight that you lift.