Goplus Power Rack Reviewed & Tested

Features of Goplus Power Rack

From the first look the power rack looks like a standard cage, with no particularly different features. However, as we know, first look can be deceiving. So let’s dive into its features.

Goplus power rack is made of 2″ x 2″ square steel frame and according to manufacturer, it’s built to last. Unlikely most of other power racks, Goplus is using scratch-proof powder on their power racks, offering resist to rust and corrosion as well. Dimensions are of 44″x 46″ x 84″ – which gave me a pause, most power racks are 86 or 88 inches tall, so this one is slightly smaller.

It offers 14 variable positions with holes spaced 3.9″ apart, with adjustable height ranging from 18″ to 68″. The pull up bar is made of electroplate solid steel bar, which has the diameter of 1 inch and the length 41 inches. The weight capacity of the pull up bar is 450 lbs (204 kg).

The power rack also come with saber-style safety rods and two heat-tempered liftoffs, which, according to manufacturer, are also built to last for years.

So much for the features, now let’s see what this beast can do.

Assembly of the Goplus Power Rack

Since this power rack was already assembled in the gym, I had to ask the owner about the packaging and assembly. According to him, the power rack was easily assembled by two people with two socket wrenches and it took them about one hour. The owner confirmed that it could be assembled by one person as well, although it would take much more time.

My Experience – Let’s Pump It Up!

This time, I first tried the pull up bar. There are several things I would like to comment on here. First is that the pull up bar is just a straight bar, no curved edges, which is a con for me.

Otherwise, it’s pretty much a standard bar. However, what I noticed is that when I tried muscle ups, the power rack was moving with my weight up and down a little.

Since I weight only 155 lbs at the moment, I would definitely recommend attaching the power rack to the ground.

Next, I used one of the nearby weight benches and tried some bench presses. The safety rods held without any issues with 160 lbs of weight.

Since that’s really not that much weight, I asked one of the bulkier body-builders in the gym if he can use 250 lbs of weight instead. No problem with that as well.

Since Goplus power rack does not come with its own dip station, it was pretty much everything I could try at that particular moment.

Pros and Cons of Goplus Power Rack

As with every piece of fitness equipment, it comes with pros and cons.

It my opinion, the pros clearly outweigh the cons.

Final Words - Is it Recommended?