Power Rack – Industrial Strength Equipment

This is my power rack. There are many like it but this one is mine. Actually, there aren’t any other ones like it.

One of things I like about making a power rack out of scaffolding is that I can have it just how I like and change it if the mood takes me. Here are some of the features.

J-hooks from Single Couplers (For barbells): I cut part of the curved bit off so a barbell can get in there.

J-hooks from Girder Clamps (For axles): These have a screw sticking out of the front, which I took out.

Spotter Pipes: Single couplers screwed down tight will allow a size 3 handrail to slide through. I use these for spotters.

Weight Pegs: I cut some pipes down and put in inserts to stop any sharp edges from cutting me.

Cantilevered pull up bars: I put my pullup bars at the back as it can interfere with overhead work if put at the front.

Overhead Band Pegs: I prefer to use reverse bands with overload work, and this is nice and convenient. I have two at different heights, one for tall person squats and one for bench or short person squats.

Feet: I have used handrail-style ones but if I rebuild my rack, I will thread the ends and use pipe flanges.

Other Notes:

I put the benching j-hooks at the front of the rack due to personal preference.
Given how tall the rack is (8′) and how cheap extra j-hooks are, I liberally apply them up high for bar storage.
The rack is bit wobbly, so I plan to eventually secure it to a wall, once I have timber walls up.