S-4 Squat Stand 2.0

Name: S-4 Squat Stand 2.0
Brand: Rogue Fitness
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)

The Rogue S-4 2.0 is a compact independent squat stand built for lifters who want Rogue’s full-strength construction without the footprint of a connected rig. Two 7-gauge steel H-bases anchor a pair of 72” Infinity uprights, now bolted together (rather than welded) in the 2.0 revision for easier shipping and assembly, and finished with rubber feet that protect flooring and add stability. Westside hole spacing through the bench zone gives 1” J-cup increments for precise bar height, and each 26” x 22” base is light enough for one person to move — making it a natural fit for small platforms or garages where a full rack won’t fit. Testing has loaded it to 500 lb squats and 300+ lb jerks without issue, though as fully independent uprights it has no pull-up bar or safety-arm option and needs to be squared up by hand each session.

Buying guide

Best Power Rack for Your Home Gym — July 2026

Base	7-gauge steel H-frame, per upright
Colors	Black
Weight	130 lbs (pair)
Made in	USA
Hardware	5/8" bolt-together construction
Uprights	2x3" 11-gauge steel, 72" height
Footprint	26" (depth) x 22" (width) per base
Hole pattern	Westside spacing (1" through bench zone, 2" above/below)

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

	S-4 Squat Stand 2.0	SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0	SML-1 Rogue 70" Monster Lite Squat Stand	SML-2 Rogue 90" Monster Lite Squat Stand
GymRadar rating	4.67/5	4.67/5	4.79/5	4.44/5
Price	$425.00	$655.00	$435.00	$325.00
Base	7-gauge steel H-frame, per upright
Colors	Black
Weight	130 lbs (pair)
Made in	USA
Hardware	5/8" bolt-together construction
Uprights	2x3" 11-gauge steel, 72" height
Footprint	26" (depth) x 22" (width) per base
Hole pattern	Westside spacing (1" through bench zone, 2" above/below)

4.7/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.67/5	3 reviews
Retailer	4.8/5	89 reviews
Youtube	4.7/5	2 reviews

The S-4 2.0 is Rogue’s compact independent squat stand, and both editorial and hands-on testing agree it delivers unusual stability for a set of separate uprights — reviewers routinely rack 500+ lb squats and 300+ lb jerks without complaint. Build quality and stability are the standout dimensions: dual 7-gauge steel H-bases, 11-gauge Infinity uprights, and rubber feet (new in the 2.0 revision) keep the stand planted despite its small 26” x 22”-per-base footprint. Versatility is the weak point — as independent uprights with no connecting crossmember, there’s no pull-up bar option and no upgrade path to a full rack, and they must be squared up by hand each session. For lifters who want Rogue-grade construction in a tiny, movable footprint rather than a full Monster Lite stand, it’s a strong pick.

+Build quality: dual 7-gauge steel H-bases with 2x3" 11-gauge Infinity uprights, USA-made (Rogue, Garage Gym Reviews)
+Functionality: Westside hole spacing gives 1" J-cup increments through the bench zone (Rogue, GarageGymBuilder)
+Durability: handled 500 lb squats and 300+ lb jerks with no issues in testing; a coach called it "the most stable indy stands I've ever seen" (Garage Gym Reviews)
+Value: entry-level pricing for full Rogue build quality and a lifetime warranty (StrongHomeGym, GarageGymBuilder)
+Functionality: compact 26"x22" per-base footprint, movable by one person, stores flat against a wall (Rogue, StrongHomeGym)

−Versatility: no pull-up bar capability and no upgrade path to a larger rack, unlike connected rig systems (StrongHomeGym)
−Functionality: uprights are fully independent, so they must be carefully squared to each other before every session (GarageGymBuilder, StrongHomeGym)
−Versatility: no safety-arm option is available for this stand (GarageGymBuilder)

$425.00

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