Thread: Power Rack for Basement - No bolting, low ceiling, want lat pulldown.

I'd just get Rogue if it fits and you can afford it.

Originally Posted by Tohsy

Hello everyone,

I recently moved into a new house after living in an apartment for the last several years and am beginning to work on creating a home gym. I am thinking of having it in one of the spare (unfinished, but has drywall) bedrooms in the basement for climate control. Had thought of using the garage, however it regularly gets >90 F where I live and I don't tolerate heat very well. The one downside of the basement is that the ceiling is much lower than the garage (92.5" vs. 120"). One thing I feel I need to get in order to really allow me to work out safely on those compound movements is a power rack. This is because I'll be lifting alone and don't want to risk damaging myself or my house if something goes awry with a lift. I'm hoping to get something for long-term use that has expandability and safety/strength as a top priority.

My wants currently include:
30" Minimum Depth
A Sturdy Non-Bolt Support option (I don't want to drill holes into the new foundation)
90" or Lower height. (I'm going to have 3/4" rubber horse stall mats on the floor)
Lat Pulldown Option (to buy later)
Landmine Option
Safety Straps
Would prefer a 3x3 beam for upgradable/addon flexibility.


Current Options under Consideration:
Rep PR4000 - 80", 30" Depth, 6 Post (Shorter, but gives 10" for stuff, likely can get the Lat Pulldown option.)
Rogue RM4 - 90", 4 Post w. Stabilizer Bar (Likely could NOT get the Lat Pulldown option, as it would be too tall with it)
Titan X3 - Flat or Bolt w. Extension Kit


Lesser Consideration:
Rogue RM6 - Would fit, but would use a lot of space like the PR4000, but with a lot more $$.


Does anyone have any thoughts or feedback regarding these or similar racks? As previously stated, safety is very important for me, as well as the longevity and adaptability for accessories. I won't lift heavy compared to others here, but I don't want to worry about the rack falling over. This is the one piece of equipment I don't mind spending a little more on, but would still like to keep it under $2k.

Thanks for any advice you can give, after living in an apartment for so long, I've mostly been using Powerblock dumbells and a cheap barbell + weight kit with saw horses... which is not ideal in any way.

BTW the Pic is a diagram of the room with an RM-4, Power Blocks, Plate Tree and Concept 2 Rower for size/scale.

I'm in the market with almost similar requirements and decided to go with Legend Fitness 3171 open top rack. See if that fits your needs. Since you can do OHP inside the rack, it might save you some space and Legend is commercial quality equipment at a price very similar to Rep/Rogue. I'd suggest you buy the lat pulldown separately instead of getting subpar options tied to a power rack.

Rogue is standard (3"x3") whereas Titan/REP are metric (75mmx75mm), so attachments for one won't necessarily fit the other. If funds permit I'd go the Rogue route, but I'd go RML-490C (numbered) over RM. The RML attachments are cheaper - and by quite a bit in some cases. If you want to add an extension but save a few bucks, the Titan X2 extension will line up perfectly with it with a 1/2" piece of oak under each foot of the X2. I just don't think REP offers a lot of value for the dollar these days when you factor in shipping.