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The Vault

FrogFits

The Vault

FrogFits’ Vault is a rack-mounted barbell hanger that holds a bar vertically in a power rack’s 5/8” or 1” holes, freeing floor space and keeping loose barbells off the ground between exercises. A tear-drop hole design lets it mount on horizontal crossmembers or vertical uprights and fit standard 3x3, 2x2, 1”-hole, or 5/8”-hole racks, while a thermoplastic polyurethane topper and a padded backplate cushion the bar (up to 35mm handle diameter, 40mm without the top pad) and protect the rack’s finish from metal-on-metal contact. Two independent YouTube reviewers who mount it in their own home gyms both praise the fit and the 360-degree protection with no reported defects, and it’s sold in customizable colors so it can match a rack’s finish. It’s a small-batch accessory from a small manufacturer rather than a major rack brand, and coverage is limited to on-site customer reviews and a couple of video mentions rather than the editorial roundups larger rack accessories receive.

Colors Customizable color options
Material Thermoplastic polyurethane topper with a padded backplate
Manufacturer FrogFits
Barbell capacity Up to 35mm (1 3/8") handle diameter (40mm without the top pad)
Mounting hardware 5/8" and 1" bolt-nut-washer options available
Rack compatibility 5/8" and 1" rack holes; standard 3x3, 2x2 rack tubing; mounts on horizontal crossmembers or vertical uprights

What is a Storage?

What gym storage is

Storage keeps a home gym safe, tidy, and usable: weight-plate trees and pegs, barbell holders (vertical or horizontal), dumbbell and kettlebell shelves, and wall or rack-mounted organizers. Loose plates and bars on the floor are a trip-and-damage hazard; storage reclaims space and protects your equipment.

What to consider

Match storage to what you own (plate diameter, number of bars, dumbbell count) and your space — wall-mounted units and rack-hung storage save floor area, while free-standing trees move easily. Check the weight capacity and, for wall units, that you can anchor into studs.

How it compares

The Vault Hanging Barbell Holders Cybex Weight Tree Double Decker Barbell Anchor
GymRadar rating 5.0/5 5.0/5 5.0/5 5.0/5
Price $150.00
Colors Customizable color options
Material Thermoplastic polyurethane topper with a padded backplate 3/16" thick steel
Manufacturer FrogFits Cybex (Life Fitness) Darko Lifting
Barbell capacity Up to 35mm (1 3/8") handle diameter (40mm without the top pad)
Mounting hardware 5/8" and 1" bolt-nut-washer options available
Rack compatibility 5/8" and 1" rack holes; standard 3x3, 2x2 rack tubing; mounts on horizontal crossmembers or vertical uprights

5.0/5 · 4 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 5.0/5 4 reviews
Youtube 5.0/5 2 reviews Two independent YouTube reviews (a Darko Lifting rack-organization overview and a separate Shorts review) both verdict the Vault positively -- easy fit in 5/8" and 1" rack holes, effective 360-degree padding that protects both the barbell and the rack, and praise for supporting a small manufacturer -- with no defects or drawbacks raised in either video.

FrogFits’ Vault is a simple, well-reviewed way to get a barbell off the floor and into a power rack’s 5/8” or 1” holes without buying a dedicated storage rack. Functionality is the standout: a tear-drop hole design lets it mount on crossmembers or uprights and fit standard 3x3, 2x2, 1”-hole, or 5/8”-hole racks, and two independent YouTube reviewers who installed it in their own gyms both report an easy, secure fit with 360-degree padding that protects the bar and the rack finish. Value and versatility are helped by customizable colors and compatibility across most standard rack sizes. The weakest dimension is durability – as a small-batch accessory from a small manufacturer, there’s no long-term wear data and coverage is limited to on-site customer reviews plus a couple of enthusiastic video mentions rather than the in-depth editorial testing larger rack accessories receive.

  • +Functionality: tear-drop hole design mounts on horizontal crossmembers or vertical uprights and fits standard 3x3, 2x2, 1"-hole, or 5/8"-hole racks (FrogFits; YouTube: Darko Lifting)
  • +Build quality: thermoplastic polyurethane topper plus a padded backplate give 360-degree protection to both the barbell and the rack's finish (FrogFits; YouTube Shorts review)
  • +Versatility: accommodates barbell handles up to 35mm (40mm without the top pad) and is sold in customizable colors to match a rack (FrogFits)
  • +Value: two independent YouTube reviewers both verdict it positively with no reported defects after installing it in their own home gyms (YouTube: Darko Lifting; YouTube Shorts review)
  • +Functionality: praised by an expert roundup (Lukes Garage Gym) as a 'slick storage and utility upgrade' for swapping bars quickly between exercises (Lukes Garage Gym)
  • −Durability: no long-term wear data exists yet -- as a small-batch accessory, coverage doesn't include extended-use or stress testing (knowledge base coverage)
  • −Value: manufacturer page has repeatedly shown the product and its color/hardware variants as sold out, so availability can be inconsistent (FrogFits)
  • −Build quality: independent coverage is limited to on-site customer reviews and short video mentions rather than in-depth editorial teardown or comparison testing (knowledge base coverage)

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