It’s why you can load up so much weight on it. If you aren’t familiar with steel gauge measurements, the lower the number, the thicker the steel. The 11-gauge steel is really what makes this rack stand out among other racks with 2″x2″ tubing. The product page does not say it’s 11-gauge, but I confirmed that with Steven at Titan Fitness. The T-2 is made of 11-gauge steel and weighs 132 lbs. It does make for a big footprint though, which could be bad if you’re as short on room space as you are on height. I don’t think the ones going out to the sides in the back do much, because a rack doesn’t hardly ever tip sideways (unless you use their dip attachment I guess), but the ones sticking way out in the front, plus the extra frame in the back for the aforementioned weight pegs, helps keep it stable even if you don’t weight it down. The feet are extended out to not only the front and back, but to the sides, which increases the space you need but also gives extra stability and the option to load the rear with plates to keep it down. I like the extended feet on the base too, shown below compared to another brand. Those type of designs are at best annoying, and at worst dangerous if you aren’t conscientious about it.

The plates will not interfere with your range of motion, unlike some bad designs where the plates are stored on the same upright as the J-hooks. I like the positioning of the storage pegs. So it’s all a matter of whether you have the extra plates to spare to make this a good option for you. When you do that, it’s a little like having a super heavy duty rack with 3″x3″ tubing. On that note, any otherwise lightweight racks like this redeem themselves by having weight storage pegs in back that you can use to load the unit down. Most notably, you can see that he has the storage pegs on the back bottom of the rack heavily loaded with plates to keep it from sliding or tipping, which is what they’re designed to be used for. Rogue Adjustable Bench 2.0 and Legend 3-Way Bench Reviewīefore seeing this, I never would have expected the rack could take that much weight, or more so that an experienced lifter like him would trust it to do so, until I also noticed that the rack is made of 11-gauge steel.Titan X-3 Squat Stand Review & Improvements.Bells of Steel Belt Squat Machine 2.0 Review.Bells of Steel Cerakote Utility Bar Review.The Best Tripod Flat Utility Benches Under $250.Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility List.Two Rep Cave – Gym Equipment Guides and Reviews.

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