F2CMax Load 550Lbs Pair of Adjustable 41"-66" Rack Sturdy Steel Squat Barbell Free Bench Press Stands GYM/Home Gym Portable Dumbbell Racks Stands

I’ve been using these for about four months for bench work and squats. They suit my purposes fine and I’m pleased with the value. While they rock a bit when re-racking heavy weight, I have not found it necessary to do any additional stabilization even with 225+ on the bench or squat. That said, you have to control the weight and can’t just throw the bar into the rack like at a gym.I like the versatility of having individual stands you can move freely, and they store nicely in my garage. In terms of construction, they appear to me to be more than sturdy enough for all but the heaviest lifters. Caveat to that is the safety arms are a bit of a joke in the fact that they are about 3 inches long. I have not dropped a heavy load on them and don’t plan to.A note on assembly. Some reviews have said it’s difficult to assemble. It’s not complicated, but some angles are awkward and the fittings are tight. You’ll save yourself a lot of time if you have the right tool(s). The bolts and nuts are large (1/2” if I recall). If you just use wrenches to tighten everything down, it could take you hours. Get yourself an appropriate sized socket or two (a few bucks) and a ratcheting wrench or driver and you will have this done in 30 minutes max.

Very happy with the quality of metal and finish. No sharp edges or blemish in paint. Seems quite sturdy. Took roughly 30 minutes from unboxing to finish. Instructions were straight forward. I think I could have built this just fine even if instructions were missing. All braces fit together well, and holes lined up and perfectly.Only tools needed: 17mm socket and wrench.

On the positive side, the stands are economical and easy to assemble. On the negative, they are easily jostled and moved out of position when trying to place the bar back on the stands. You need to add other items (sand bags, weight plates, etc.) to stabilize them or find a way to join the two stands together so they can't move independently of each other. I don't regret buying the stands, but wish I had know this before purchasing.

This product is so sturdy and easy to put together. It would be confusing for those who are not experienced with doing so as the directions were just an exploded view and not too descriptive. So get help if you are not sure. But I like that it has Grade 10 bolts with locking nuts. This helps it be secure. Yes, due to its height it does move a bit wide to side bit with the function of this stand, the beating happens when you load and unload the weight which is well reinforced. You really shouldn’t be moving it much side to side. If that truly bugs you, then you should pay more for a more complex system. For basic at home work, this is a great system. I’m definitely holding in to mine.

*Purchased in March 2019*Pretty decent value for a squat rack gave it 3 stars for Ease of Assembly, Sturdiness and Stability:Be careful - before using, I'd recommend getting tube sandbags from ACE or local hardware store to place at the base of each stand. Tube sand (not play sand) is perfect because they are long enough to cover both legs of each base, especially if your squatting 300+ lbs. After assembly and testing the rack since March, it holds up surprisingly well for the price.- Ease of use -Although it is convenient to adjust the height, I find the design to be a bit cumbersome, have to set the J-hooks and safety hooks each time the height is adjusted by screwing/unscrewing the main adjustment knob. This is frustrating for those that need to use this for switching from bench pressing to squat exercises.- Ease of Assembly -For the price, I'm happy with it, it does tend to jostle a bit despite wrenching (and re-wrenching the bolts twice) to make it more stable. Setting this rack up for the first time, for the lay person, may take a little longer, used one adjustable wrench and held the bolts in place with a clamp when locking in the bolts. The instructions, although vague, were sufficient enough, reminds me of an Ikea assembly guide, no English, just picturesOverall - If you're on a budget, or are just getting started in weightlifting and need a space saving squat rack, quite the value for $59. Although there are adjustable heights, it can be tasking compared to a cage system with removable J Hooks. There are much better options in the $149-$249 range to purchase a cheap cage assembly, but in this below $100 category, it's worth trying and stacks up well against competing options.

I feel like this rack gets a lot of negative reviews. I've used it for a year and half, on carpet, with no problems. Yes, the top may wobble a bit when removing the barbell, depending on how aggressive you are with it. But it has a wide base and doesn't move on the bottom. I've never felt like it was unsafe or unstable. I also use bands wrapped around the barbell while on the rack to simulate a cable machine. No issues whatsoever in 18 months.