Many people want to purchase a squat rack, but with all the different kinds on the market, they are unsure of what they should buy. This page will give you some ideas of what to look for in such a rack before you make the purchase.

One of the main things a squat rack should have is adjustable supports. This feature allows people of different heights to use the rack. If you have several people who work out with you or if there are several people in your family who like to work out, you need to have a rack that suits everyone. The bar supports need to be at least 2 inches apart. If they are farther apart than that then maybe you should consider another model.

Another feature of a squat rack that you should consider is where the support can be placed. If you can place the support at about the level of your waist then it can be used by curlers, even though some curlers like to have them about 8 inches higher than that.

That is the approximate level you need to have the support for protection when you are squatting. If the support is at shoulder level, then it is best for people who do presses.

When you are buying a squat rack you need to have squat stands. You can purchase these or even make them yourself out of wood.

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