

If you come across a folding squat rack that seems waaay cheaper than others, that should give you pause.

“The better quality is usually the most expensive,” explains Dixon.Īnd let’s be totally real here: You don’t want a cheapo folding rack that can’t carry a decent amount of weight. steel above imported and buying only from a solid, established brand with a great track record for quality. “Safety is paramount to function,” explains Holly Roser, San Francisco-based personal trainer and owner of Holly Roser Fitness.ĭennis Dixon, founder and trainer at DixonFit, Pinterest creator, and former NFL QB, adds that it’s important to check the quality and the type of steel used. These are absolutely key for a good folding squat rack. We don’t know squat about these things (ha ha), so we spoke with two personal trainers who know all the ins and outs (and ups and downs… because, you know, squats) of folding squat racks to find out what exactly to look for. How we chose the best folding squat racks
