Garage Series Squat Rack Pull Up Bar

Name: Garage Series Squat Rack Pull Up Bar
Brand: Fringe Sport
Rating: 4.42 (4 reviews)

The Garage Series Squat Rack Pull Up Bar (also sold under Fringe Sport’s “Life Series” branding as the same product) is a compact 2-post squat stand built around 2”x3” 12-gauge steel uprights with an integrated, height-adjustable pull-up bar. It uses Westside hole spacing (1” center-to-center through the bench-press zone) for precise J-cup and spotter-arm positioning, and ships with a pair of UHMW-coated J-cups and rear weight horns for plate storage. At 80 lbs and a 45”x47” footprint, it’s light enough to reposition in a garage but includes a floor-bolting option for lifters who want to eliminate wobble under heavier loads. Reviewers and Reddit owners consistently frame it as a strong-value entry point into barbell training and pull-ups, comparable to entry-level Rogue squat stands at a lower price, with the main tradeoff being reduced stability compared to heavier-gauge, wider-footprint racks when it isn’t bolted down.

Buying guide

Best Power Rack for Your Home Gym — July 2026

Weight	80 lbs
Material	2"x3" 12-gauge steel tubing, matte black powder coat
Hole size	5/8"
Dimensions	45" W x 47" D x 85" H
Hole spacing	Westside spacing (1" center-to-center in bench zone)
Manufacturer	Fringe Sport (OneFitWonder)
Assembly time	45 minutes to 1 hour
Floor mounting	Floor-bolting option available
Weight capacity	600 lbs
Included accessories	Pair of UHMW-coated J-cups, rear weight horns (5.5")
Pull up bar diameter	1.25" (no knurling)
Accessory compatibility	2"x3" rack attachments (dip stations, spotter arms sold separately)
Pull up bar height range	70.25" to 82.25" (2" increments)
Pull up bar weight capacity	450 lbs

What is a Squat Stand?

What a squat stand is

A squat stand is a two-post, free-standing rack for squats and presses — most of a power rack’s capability in a smaller, cheaper, movable package. Uprights are joined by a pull-up crossmember for stability. Monster Lite (3x3) stands are the premium tier; 2x3 stands cost less and still handle most home training. Note that a squat stand’s safeties are shorter than a full cage’s, so many lifters pair one with spotter arms for heavy solo work.

How it compares

	Garage Series Squat Rack Pull Up Bar	SML-2 Rogue 90" Monster Lite Squat Stand	S-4 Squat Stand 2.0	SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0
GymRadar rating	4.42/5	4.44/5	4.67/5	4.67/5
Price	$349.00	$325.00	$425.00	$655.00
Weight	80 lbs
Material	2"x3" 12-gauge steel tubing, matte black powder coat
Hole size	5/8"
Dimensions	45" W x 47" D x 85" H
Hole spacing	Westside spacing (1" center-to-center in bench zone)	1 in (Westside)		1 in (Westside)
Manufacturer	Fringe Sport (OneFitWonder)
Assembly time	45 minutes to 1 hour
Floor mounting	Floor-bolting option available
Weight capacity	600 lbs
Included accessories	Pair of UHMW-coated J-cups, rear weight horns (5.5")
Pull up bar diameter	1.25" (no knurling)
Accessory compatibility	2"x3" rack attachments (dip stations, spotter arms sold separately)
Pull up bar height range	70.25" to 82.25" (2" increments)
Pull up bar weight capacity	450 lbs

4.4/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.42/5	4 reviews
Retailer	4.63/5	249 reviews
Reddit	4.5/5	8 reviews

Fringe Sport’s Garage Series Squat Rack Pull-Up Bar is a budget-friendly 2-post squat stand that consistently earns praise as one of the better values in its price range, pairing an adjustable pull-up bar with Westside-spaced J-cup holes in a compact 4’x4’ footprint. Value is the clear standout – reviewers and Reddit owners alike compare it favorably to pricier Rogue squat stands while it typically sells in the $269-$349 range. The recurring weak point is stability: independent reviewers and a hands-on assembly video all flag noticeable wobble, especially during pull-ups, unless the rack is bolted to the floor, and its 12-gauge steel and 450-600 lb capacity trail heavier 11-gauge competitors like the REP SR-4000.

+Value: widely called "one of the better budget squat racks on the market" at its price point, with owners on r/homegym rating it comparable to entry-level Rogue SML-2 squat stands for less money (Garage Gym Experiment, r/homegym)
+Functionality: pull-up bar adjusts from 70.25" to 82.25" with 1" Westside hole spacing through the bench zone, letting users dial in exact J-cup height (Garage Gym Lab)
+Versatility: compatible with 2"x3" rack accessories (dip stations, spotter arms) and performs well across squats, bench, pull-ups, and high-rep conditioning work like Murph (SEALgrinderPT)
+Build quality: matte black powder coat over 12-gauge steel with UHMW-coated J-cups and rear weight horns for storage and stability (manufacturer, Garage Gym Lab)
+Functionality: easy single-person assembly, typically 20-45 minutes (Garage Gym Lab, Garage Gym Experiment)

−Build quality: recurring wobble when not bolted to the floor, most noticeable during pull-ups -- flagged independently by Garage Gym Lab, Garage Gym Experiment, SEALgrinderPT, and a third-party assembly video (multiple sources)
−Durability: thinner 12-gauge steel and a 450-600 lb weight capacity trail heavier 11-gauge competitors such as the REP SR-4000 (Garage Gym Lab)
−Functionality: pull-up bar height can be limiting for very tall users -- 6'2"+ lifters may need to bend their knees, and it can be tight under standard 8-foot garage ceilings (Garage Gym Experiment)
−Versatility: no spotter arms or other safety features included standard; sold separately (Garage Gym Lab)

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