Powertec P-PR Power Rack

I have had the P-PR Power Rack for about 4 months now - with 2-3 workouts a week, it is probably long enough to give an honest review.What I like:a) Solid build - feels like it could take as much weight as I could handle in a squat/bench scenario.b) Very easy to put together. I did it by myself no problem.c) Fairly light weight and smaller size - I can move this easily by myself.* See what I don't like.c) Nice pull up and dipping bars* See what I don't like.d) I would likely buy this again.What I don't like:I don't have any real concerns with the rack, but there are a few things I have had to make due with. Nothing here is a deal breaker.a) I am 5'10", I cannot due a military press inside of the rack due to the racks shorter height. This may be a plus for those with lower ceilings. Pressing outside of the rack is of course the easy solution.b) I am 200lbs. Due to the racks smaller size/weight, I do experience some movement if the rack is empty and I am doing dips or pullups, especially if using a dip belt (+20-45 lbs). I can lay a 35# or 45# plate against the bottom of the rack and it will cancel the tilting. Again, not a deal breaker. It should be noted that my rack is on short carpet - a less than optimal situation.This would be an easy 5 stars if not for the 2 above points, but like I said, I could buy the product again and be happy with it.

I purchased this rack and am VERY PLEASED with it. It was very straight forward to assemble - I did it solo. Seems very solid.I really like the dip bars. They are well thought out and taper inward, so you can find the width that works best for you. Very stable also.The chin bar is also good. If you are heavy or add weight on the chins, you may want to have the bar with a little weight on it to avoid any slight forward motion of the rack. Has not been a problem for me yet - but only doing body weight chins so far.The frame and spotting pins are very solid.Another benefit was the height of this unit. It is a little more compact - and shorter - than many units. That helped it fit better in my small (townhouse) garage.Very pleased with this purchase.

Doing a gym refresh and looking at new racks. I bought the P-PR in 2008 and paid $350 or so. I know the price of metal goes up, but I can't help but notice the prices have almost doubled and it is the exact same rack. No real complaints about the rack itself. N very had an issue, looks good, sturdy etc. But man, looking at the near $700 for this rack now makes me sad and a little suspicious. I blame Crossfit for driving the prices up on lots of traditional gear and the manufacturers for gouging the masses. Do it while you can I guess. There do seem to be many more racks of equal or better quality out there now for the same price.

I had been waiting for the price to drop down to $349 like some reviewers had noted but I ended up buying it at $499 anyway for my birthday. I received it well before the estimated date. It weighs over 200 pounds but it was shipped in two long but compact boxes making it easier to handle.The assembly was very easy. I put it together by myself although it would be easier with a helper. The rack feels very solid and I am very pleased with it so far. One of the main reasons I purchased it compared to the alternatives was the pullup bar, but I was pleasantly surprised that it had dip bar attachments as well.Overall, I am extremely pleased with my purchase so far. I look forward to lifting big and lifting safe!

This power rack is truly commercial quality as is all powertec equipment. I purchased this piece directly from the manufacturer for 449.00 along with the olympic/narrow bench for 249.00 and paid $43 shipping. I suggest checking out the manufacturer site first as you may be able to get it cheaper.The rack is very solid. It does not sway or move during use. It holds 1,000 pounds which is great for all users whether you are a new lifter, or a seasoned veteran or elite athlete.The rack is made for home use so it is shorter than a commercial power rack and the space inside the rack is smaller. There is plenty of space though. I use it primarily for squats and works great. The pull up bars are ok. The positioning is great but the covers for them are not very thick and the bars are pretty thin. I wrap a small hand towel around the bars to make them thicker. The dips bars are very solid. Make sure you use the dip bars inside the rack, not to the outside as if you use them to the outside you the rack will sway slightly.This rack is a great piece of equipment and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a solid power rack for home use. I use this piece in my personal training studio and it truly is a quality piece of equipment. Because of the quality with this and the olympic bench I buy all my strength equipment from Powertec.

Buy this if you work out at home--it is essential. A utility bench is also essential (but the Powertec bench is overpriced--look at your local sporting goods store or on craigslist for a bench).I purchased this in 10/2008 for $499 (w/ free shipping). It arrived within a week.I love it. The rack is totally solid, and was easy to assemble. I was sold on this rack because of the dip bars and pull-up bars--and they are better than I imagined. The dip bars are angled and can be attached in either direction (pointing in or out) so you can do wide dips or triceps dips regardless of your size. After working out with a makeshift home gym for over a year (sawhorses, doing dips on ladders) this rack has changed everything--I am already lifting much heavier weight just knowing that the rack is there to catch if I fail.Seriously--if you work out at home, buy this. It will change your life and save you from injury.