SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0

Name: SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0
Brand: Rogue Fitness
Rating: 4.67 (5 reviews)

The Rogue SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0 bridges the gap between a traditional squat stand and a full power rack, built with over-sized 3x3” 11-gauge steel uprights, 1” hardware, and a bolt-together base with triangle plates for maximum stability. At 73” tall, it’s the shortest stand in Rogue’s Monster line – the tradeoff being no pull-up bar option, which makes it well suited to low-ceiling basements and space-constrained garage gyms rather than facilities that need pull-up work built in. Each upright includes a keyhole design down the side for a wider range of attachment compatibility, laser-cut hole numbers for quick adjustments, and a Satin Black powder coat finish with dome tag branding. It ships with a set of Monster J-cups lined in UHMW plastic, and is manufactured in Columbus, OH. Because there’s no bar connecting the uprights, Rogue recommends against certain attachments (like the Monster Matador or Plate Storage Posts) that rely on that connection for safe use.

Buying guide

Best Power Rack for Your Home Gym — July 2026

Height	92 in
Upright	3x3 Monster
Pull up bar	fat/skinny
Steel gauge	11-gauge
Hole spacing	1 in (Westside)

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

	SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0	S-4 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	$655.00	$425.00	$435.00	$325.00
Height	92 in		70 in	90 in
Upright	3x3 Monster		3x3 Monster Lite	3x3 Monster Lite
Pull up bar	fat/skinny		fat/skinny	fat/skinny
Steel gauge	11-gauge		11-gauge	11-gauge
Hole spacing	1 in (Westside)		1 in (Westside)	1 in (Westside)

4.7/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.67/5	5 reviews
Retailer	4.8/5	97 reviews
Youtube	4.7/5	1 reviews	Daniel Murphy's video on anchoring the SM-1 for band work verdicts the stand positively: praises it as sturdy and "still a very great product" despite low-ceiling basement constraints, and confirms it held firm under heavy-duty resistance bands once anchored -- "didn't budge at all."

Rogue’s SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0 is a compact, oversized squat stand that bridges the gap between a traditional squat stand and a full power rack – 3x3” 11-gauge steel uprights, 1” hardware, and a bolt-together base with triangle plates, at 73” tall with no pull-up bar (the tradeoff for being the shortest stand in Rogue’s Monster line). Its standout dimension is build quality: reviewers consistently describe it as “tank-like” and rock solid, and one independently-verified YouTube demo showed it holding firm – “didn’t budge at all” – even anchored under heavy-duty resistance bands. Its weakest dimension is versatility: without a pull-up bar connecting the uprights, Rogue explicitly warns against certain Monster attachments (like the Matador or Plate Storage Posts) due to injury/damage risk, and the tight clearance between uprights and plates demands a more careful walkout than wider stands. Independent editorial review coverage is thin – no outlet has published its own scored review of this exact SKU yet – so the verdict leans on Rogue’s own review volume, GymRadar, and video evidence rather than a broad independent sample.

+Build quality: oversized 3x3" 11-gauge steel uprights and 1" hardware with a bolt-together triangle-plate base feel "tank-like" and inspire confidence when lifting solo (Rogue Fitness; Garage Gym Lab)
+Durability: an independently-verified YouTube demo anchored the stand and loaded it with heavy-duty resistance bands -- "didn't budge at all" (YouTube: Daniel Murphy)
+Functionality: keyhole-slotted uprights with laser-cut hole numbers and 2" spacing make J-cup/safety adjustments fast and support Rogue's full Monster attachment ecosystem (Garage Gym Lab)
+Value: at 73" tall, it's the shortest stand in the Monster line -- multiple Rogue customers specifically cite it fitting low-ceiling basements (7-8 ft) where a full power rack wouldn't (Rogue Fitness customer reviews, via Garage Gym Lab)
+Made in USA: manufactured in Columbus, OH (Rogue Fitness)

−Versatility: no pull-up bar connects the uprights (the tradeoff for its short 73" height), and Rogue explicitly warns certain Monster attachments (Matador, Plate Storage Posts) are unsafe to use on it as a result (Rogue Fitness)
−Functionality: tighter clearance between the uprights and stored plates than wider stands (49" outside upright width against a 54"x50" footprint), which demands a more deliberate walkout/re-rack to avoid clipping plates on the uprights (Garage Gym Lab)
−Value: ships with no safety option standard -- spotter arms are a $310 separate purchase, and reviewers/Rogue itself recommend adding them before lifting heavy alone (Garage Gym Lab; Rogue Fitness customer reviews)
−Build quality: one Rogue customer review noted the uprights "shift more than I expected" during re-racking, though they still call the weight-holding itself solid (Rogue Fitness customer reviews, via Garage Gym Lab)
−Coverage: no independent editorial outlet has published its own scored review of this exact SKU yet -- verdict leans on manufacturer-hosted reviews, GymRadar, and a single video rather than a broad independent sample

$655.00

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