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West side hole spacing means that the holes in the uprights are closer together (25mm) near the bottom of the rack and further apart (50mm) toward the middle and top of the rack. This allows for very precise safety bar positioning for bench presses.
What’s Westside hole spacing?
Westside hole spacing is the term for holes in power rack uprights that are 1 inch apart to allow more granular adjustment of power rack or squat stand safeties and J hooks. You do not need it, but it can be helpful for some trainees.
Are all power rack holes the same?
In general, smaller holes with tighter spacing is a sign of a higher quality rack, and gives you more options for setting the safety bars exactly where you need them. That’s not a hard and fast rule, but most super high quality racks have a higher number of overall safety holes with less empty space between them.
What size holes are in a squat rack?
Standard 3×3″ uprights with 5/8″ holes ensures compatibility with REP attachments as well as most others on the market. 1″ hole spacing through bench zone, and 2″ spacing everywhere else.
How big are the holes in rogue racks?
The standard R-4 features 2×3″ 11 Gauge Steel uprights (90″ tall) with 5/8” holes in the Westside pattern—1″ through the bench & clean pull zone, 2” spacing above and below.
How far apart are the holes on a power rack?
Most racks use standard hole spacing which means the holes are equally spaced from the top of the uprights to the bottom. This is usually 50mm between holes.
How much space does a power rack take?
A smaller power rack (with no extension or attachments) will typically measure 42” wide by 24″ deep and 80” high. Adding in the width of a standard 84” bar along with room to move around the rack, that means you’ll need a space that’s 12′ wide by 7′ deep and 7′ high.
What is the standard power rack hole size?
If it is too thick it will not fit. If it is too thin there will be too much play. To find out the pin diameter of your machine you can either measure the internal hole diameter in your upright or the J-Hook pin diameter. For example, most ATX® Accessories have 20 mm pins while Racks have 21 mm internal hole diameter.
Can you bench press with a squat rack?
Yes. You just need to make sure you have your squat stand set up right and don’t go above the maximum weight capacity. The safety bars will need to be set around an inch above your chest to make sure that they will catch the bar should you need to drop it.
How tall should a squat rack be?
Setting up your rack The bar should be racked slightly lower than shoulder height. This means that when you come to unrack the bar, you don’t need to dangerously go up onto tip toes. The bar should be placed centrally on the rack. The spotter bars should be set at around 1-inch lower than your fail height.
Do I need to bolt down my power rack?
The short answer is – most power racks SHOULD be permanently secured to the ground. The reason is so that the unit does not move while it’s being used. Although power racks are very heavy and usually quite tall – the movement of the heavy weights will tend to shift the rack inch by inch away from it’s original spot.
Can you put rogue racks outside?
We have had customers keep racks and rigs outdoors with minimal issues. However, anything exposed to the outdoor elements would potentially wear faster than normal.
Will rogue accessories fit Titan rack?
Rogue Fitness accessories will work with Titan Fitness Racks.
What is the shortest rogue rack?
Product Description. Shorty – 84″ tall) with 5/8” holes in the Westside pattern—1″ through the bench & clean pull zone, 2” spacing above and below. *The Shorty version chops off 6″ in height for a better fit in basements or other rooms with lower ceiling heights.
How much space do I need for a gym?
According to the American Council on Exercise, free weights require 20 to 50 square feet of space to use properly, treadmills need about 30 square feet, and a multi-station gym necessitates 50 to 200 square feet.
What is a good size room for a home gym?
A typical space that works well is a 10’x10′ bedroom. This allows for the necessary width for items like a squat rack and free weight systems. This will give enough width to load and unload weight plate from a bar easily and away from walls. If your plan is to have a cardio piece or two, then a 10’x10′ space works too.
How much space is required for a home gym?
The minimum area needed for a home gym is around 150 sq. ft. Do remember that you also need some space to move about.
What height should a power rack be?
The average height of a short power rack built for a low ceiling application is 72”. You’ll want at least 6” above the rack for fit, and if you plan to use the pull-up bar at the top of the rack, you’ll want 12”-18” to allow for headroom.
What are the parts of a power rack?
Its general design is four upright posts with two adjustable horizontal bar catches (also called “supports,” “rails” or “pins”) on each side. Many power racks also have accessory attachments, such as a chin-up bar, pulldown cable attachment, or pegs for storing weight plates.
How deep should a power rack be?
You will need at least twenty-four inches of depth in front of the power rack, so you have enough room to set up barbells or pull-up bars. The same area is needed behind the rack for spotters and added room to add plates to your barbell.
