Description
- Type: Flat-Foot Power Rack (Cage)
- Steel Gauge: 2″x3″, 11-gauge steel frame
- Weight Capacity: 1,000 lbs
- Dimensions: ~89” Height x 45” Width x 66” Depth
- Key Features: Westside hole spacing, flat-foot design for stability without bolting down, scratch-resistant black powder coat finish, includes J-cups and pin and pipe safeties.
- HGM Take: The Titan T-3 has long been our top pick for its incredible value, but its one major drawback is the need to bolt it to your foundation. The Rugged Warrior Power Rack is our answer to that problem, and we think it’s the best-kept secret on the market. It delivers the same heavy-duty 2″x3″ 11-gauge steel and Westside hole spacing as the T-3, but in a stable, flat-foot design that does not need to be bolted down. While Rugged is a less-known brand than Titan, the build quality is solid, and the added convenience of the flat-foot design is a game-changer for renters or anyone who doesn’t want to drill into their concrete floor. It’s also retailed in this case by FitnessFactory, a reliable distributor. It’s a stout, no-nonsense rack that provides a rock-solid foundation for heavy and explosive lifting. We particularly like recommending it to Vertical Jump athletes; while most VJ athletes are not deep squatting more than 405lbs, THP Strength et al often program overloaded eccentric-only quarter squats (or just plain heavy quarter squats) which can often go into the 600lb-plus territory. That’s why we think this is a great option for VJ athletes.
