6 post rack design

[TwoFoursStrohm]

How come brands dont make a 6 post rack with the weight storage on the middle uprights? Seems you could easily have a 2 working sections of 24" and 36" (one for bench and one for everything else) without the weights getting in the way? Basically a double collegiate rack but not open ended on the outsides.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

Just ordered 24" extension pieces to test this out on my titan rack.

[mgil]

If plates, specifically 45s, are on the center post, you have about 8" of intrusion into the space where you are lifting, if lifting inside the first pair of posts.

This is likely okay if the plates are low and you're not doing deadlifts or similar inside the rack. For bench press, especially if you're racking from the center post, you're likely not going to want a post any higher than 10-12" off the floor. Small plates, like 2.5 and 5 pound plates, could be located near the top of a center post with little issue.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

If plates, specifically 45s, are on the center post, you have about 8" of intrusion into the space where you are lifting, if lifting inside the first pair of posts.

This is likely okay if the plates are low and you're not doing deadlifts or similar inside the rack. For bench press, especially if you're racking from the center post, you're likely not going to want a post any higher than 10-12" off the floor. Small plates, like 2.5 and 5 pound plates, could be located near the top of a center post with little issue.

Exactly my thoughts. 45 are very low and dont get in the way. 25s will be cutting it close but i think ill be ok. Theres plenty room to deadlift inside the 36" section with 45s at bottom of middle post.

I'm just annoyed constantly having to set up the mono lifts for bench that i just said eff it. Lets give it a whirl.

[mbasic]

does any of that plate interference get in the way of safety bars, sabres, drop straps, etc. ?

[TwoFoursStrohm]

does any of that plate interference get in the way of safety bars, sabres, drop straps, etc. ?

Ill be trying out pin pipes on 24" side and straps on 36" side. Dont think any issue with those. I'm guessing that could be a reason its not done commercially, issues with getting safety bars in place.

[gtl]

3 words..

double half rack

https://irwinfitness.ca/collections/rac ... le-rack-93

[TwoFoursStrohm]

3 words..

double half rack

https://irwinfitness.ca/collections/rac ... le-rack-93

Yeah but if a half rack is slightly less safe than a full rack, wouldnt it be safer doing it as per my experiment? (Considering it works smoothly)

[5hout]

3 words..

double half rack

https://irwinfitness.ca/collections/rac ... le-rack-93

Yeah but if a half rack is slightly less safe than a full rack, wouldnt it be safer doing it as per my experiment? (Considering it works smoothly)

I like the idea of your design, but not sure I see a market. You have some reduction on space used and steel used for what you get (doubling the work done by the middle post given you a 24 and a 36 inch working zone, but given the cost of plate storage and space vs racks I think most people would rather just have 2 separate racks (2 people lift at once or leave bench set up to bench and squat set up to squat) and then have plate storage inbetween

Your design is the perfect solution, for a small set of circumstances.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

Yes true. I guess i fall right into that small set of circumstances, half of a 1 car garage! Damn me for buying house with a tiny garage.

[gtl]

3 words..

double half rack

https://irwinfitness.ca/collections/rac ... le-rack-93

Yeah but if a half rack is slightly less safe than a full rack, wouldnt it be safer doing it as per my experiment? (Considering it works smoothly)

I think there is nothing wrong with your idea. I thought @damufunman may have had a similar setup at some point (but could be wrong).

I just like the double half rack. I used to have 2 racks, and when I was moving/upgrading my gym, I wanted a double half rack to replace those 2 racks. But, in reality, both racks didn't get used all that much so I decided the additional cost wasn't worth it for me.

[damufunman]

I had a 6 post at our old place where I had the whole basement to work with, but traditional setup with weight on the rear post. I considered trying storing in the middle, but never had a need to using both sides.

[Skander]

does any of that plate interference get in the way of safety bars, sabres, drop straps, etc. ?

My low 45s on the front of my 24" rack mean that I can only put the safeties on the outside if I swing from the inside-out. But other than that, they don't interfere much.

I still have to say I find 24" with weight on somewhat claustrophobic, but I've been making it work for years so whatever.

[TimGarvey]

I think the design is fine and it would allow you to set up for bench and squat at the same time, but I would also want 2 sets of spotter arms to feel safe and that increases the cost.

[TwoFoursStrohm]

I think the design is fine and it would allow you to set up for bench and squat at the same time, but I would also want 2 sets of spotter arms to feel safe and that increases the cost.

I'm doing pin and pipe on the 24" side and straps or flip downs for the 36" side

[Hiphopapotamus]

I just moved and my new gym space is much smaller (11' x 11'). Ironically, I think a larger 6-post design might fit better than my current rack because of the plate storage, which will allow be to get rid of my A-frame plate trees and clear up some floor space. Does anyone have a recommendation for something like this:
Rogue RM-6 which isn't crazy expensive?

[weisgarber]

Does anyone have a recommendation for something like this:
Rogue RM-6 which isn't crazy expensive?

Have you looked at the Rep Fitness PR-4000 (5/8" holes) or PR-5000 (1" holes)?

[Hiphopapotamus]

Does anyone have a recommendation for something like this:
Rogue RM-6 which isn't crazy expensive?

Have you looked at the Rep Fitness PR-4000 (5/8" holes) or PR-5000 (1" holes)?

Thanks, I'll check those out. I just found this rack by a company in FL. It's called NEXO; it's pretty basic, but that's fine for what I need and at $700 with free shipping that seems like a good deal. I spoke to them on the phone and they seemed pretty decent as well, but the fact that I can't find any reviews nor have every heard of them before is something to consider..

[mgil]

Does anyone have a recommendation for something like this:
Rogue RM-6 which isn't crazy expensive?

Have you looked at the Rep Fitness PR-4000 (5/8" holes) or PR-5000 (1" holes)?

Thanks, I'll check those out. I just found this rack by a company in FL. It's called NEXO; it's pretty basic, but that's fine for what I need and at $700 with free shipping that seems like a good deal. I spoke to them on the phone and they seemed pretty decent as well, but the fact that I can't find any reviews nor have every heard of them before is something to consider..

The steel is 14ga. That’s pretty thin.

[Hiphopapotamus]

Does anyone have a recommendation for something like this:
Rogue RM-6 which isn't crazy expensive?

Have you looked at the Rep Fitness PR-4000 (5/8" holes) or PR-5000 (1" holes)?

Thanks, I'll check those out. I just found this rack by a company in FL. It's called NEXO; it's pretty basic, but that's fine for what I need and at $700 with free shipping that seems like a good deal. I spoke to them on the phone and they seemed pretty decent as well, but the fact that I can't find any reviews nor have every heard of them before is something to consider..

The steel is 14ga. That’s pretty thin.

Definite down-side. The Rep racks will end up being about double the price, so something I'll have to consider..