Frame

The silver steel frame measures in at 85 inches high, 63 inches wide, and 45 inches deep, which allows you maximum movement within the cage without feeling like you have to sacrifice your form to be able to lift inside of this cage. It has built-in anchors at the bottom for maximum stability, and rubber grips on the feet to ensure that it will not slide on the floor even when you are dealing with lighter sets.

Additional Features

This unit has a lot of additional features that work with utilizing your own body weight. Instead of having just a regular chin-up bar, this unit has additional chin-up bar attachments so that you can engage in various chin up forms. Switching up your grip from a close grip to a wide grip will hit up different muscle groups to ensure that your workouts are well rounded and productive. This unit also comes with dip attachments that hook into the barbell pegs that allow you to engage in front and back dips to hit up those triceps and upper back.

Value

This cage runs about the same price as the top two on this list, but it is just a little less expensive. While it doesn’t have some of the additional features- like a pulley system- it does come with a lot of tools that simply use your own body weight. Considering how sturdy and versatile this unit is, it is well worth the price.

Summary

If you are in the market for a reliable piece of equipment to put into your home gym that is able to hit up pretty much all of the important muscle groups, is incredibly stable and doesn’t take up that much room- this is an excellent option.

Frame

The frame is composed of 2x2 inch steel tubes, and the safety J-hook bars are composed of 1-inch thick steel. The J-hook design of the safety bars means that there is less of a chance of the safety bar coming out of place at the wrong time. It measures to be approximately 71 inches tall- which means that it will be ideal for most basement gyms. It also measures in at 45 inches deep, and 44 inches wide- which is pretty comparable to many of the other models out there in terms of interior cage space.

Additional Features

This unit comes with the addition of a chin-up bar that measures in at 41 inches long with knurled grips. It has the capability of utilizing other features- such as dip bars, but those items are sold at an additional (yet reasonable) cost from Titan.

Value

In terms of price, this runs right down the middle of the road. It is not the most expensive model on the market, but it is far from the least expensive. If you were looking for a new piece of equipment that was effective, yet still affordable- this is a perfect option.

Summary

If you are someone building a home gym and need something that will be dependable enough to help you on your squats and bench presses but is also short enough to fit into your basement- this is an excellent option that is offered at a reasonable price.

Frame

This unit will allow you to do a ton of various exercises, but it doesn’t take up all that much room on the floor of your home gym. The frame measures to be about 85 inches high. The steel frames measures 2 feet by 2 feet, and it it has steel plate storage pegs that measure to be 8 inches long. Each peg can hold up to 550 pounds. The adjustable safety pegs designed to catch the weight when you fail out can catch up to 550 pounds when placed on the outside of the frame, and if they are placed on the inside of the frame can catch 650 pounds.

Additional Features

What makes this model truly unique is the addition of a pulley system that allows you to pop on additional weight and do standing curls or other various exercises. It also had a solid chin up bar that is able to accommodate users that weight up to 350 pounds. The addition of a safety bar can hold weight up to an impressive 800 pounds.

Value

The price of this unit runs a little bit higher than some of the other units selected for this list- but the sheer capacity and various types of exercises that are about to be completed with a modest-sized frame that won’t take up too much room makes this an incredible deal.

Summary

Many people feel that you just can’t get the same quality of a workout if you don’t use the incredibly expensive gear at your local gym, but Valor Fitness proves that it is not the case. It comes at an affordable price and is able to really sustain a great deal of weight.

Frame

The frame is composed of 2 inch by 2 inch steel bars that are incredibly sturdy and will not buckle even under weights that are up to 600 pounds (for most lifts). There are 4 pegs that can be utilized to hole additional plates that are not in use while lifting. Additional weight on the frame will offer added stability and support when engaging in heavy reps.

Additional Features

In addition to providing users with an excellent cage to perform complicated and compound lifts, it also offers a bunch of additional features to help you strengthen even though hard to reach muscle groups. The chip up bar that runs along the top offers a good grip to really be able to dig into them. A pulley system with adjustable weights allows the user to do weighted standing curls or shoulder presses cleanly and efficiently. It measures in at 82 inches high- which is a little bit taller than some of the other units on the market, so be sure that you have enough ceiling room before making a purchase.

Value

The cost of this unit runs about in the middle of the road. It will set you back a little bit of money- perhaps the same of what you would spend for a year gym membership- but the quality of materials used and the range of lifts that can be done on one piece of equipment makes it well worth the padded price tag.

Summary

If you are in the market for a serious piece of equipment that will allow you to work all of the important muscle groups while not taking up all that much room on the floor of your home gym- there is no way that you will be disappointed with this choice.

Frame

The frame of this unit is composed of 12 to 14 steel gauge thickness that is capable of supporting up to 300 pounds- which is significantly less than some of the other models on this list. It boasts a basic U-shape, which means it takes up even less space than the other cage design and can even be pushed up against a wall to provide even more floor space for other equipment such as dumbbells and ellipticals.

Additional Features

This may not have all of the additional features as some of the other models, but what it lacks in additions it makes up with in floor space and price. It does, however, have a chin-up bar that is able to accommodate weights up to 300 pounds. For an extra cost, you can opt to purchase the bundle (which rivals the cost of some of the more expensive units to makes this list) that includes a barbell and a sturdy and adjustable weight bench to be able to use the cage for bench presses and shoulder presses.

Value

The cost of this unit is what makes it stand out from the rest of the products on this list- it comes at an incredible value, and it one of the most affordable designs out there on the market. Sure it doesn’t have all of the additional features that some of the others have, and it can only support 300 pounds instead of 800, but for casual home weight trainers that don’t have a lot of extra cash and no one willing to spot them on squats- this is a great deal.

Summary

If you are working with a limited budget, and a limited workspace- this product will serve all of your needs so that you can continue to push yourself- without the need of a spotter- and still have enough money to buy additional equipment such as dumbbells and cardio gear for recovery days.

Frame

The frame is composed of 2x2 inch 12 gauge steel bars that are incredibly sturdy and reliable even when pushing heavy weight. It is not as tall as some of the mother models, measuring in at 60 inches tall. While this may be a problem for some- athletes that are building a gym in a tight basement might find that the shorter height works to their benefit. The cage interior measures in at 41 inches wide, which gives you plenty of room to move side to side and adjust your form before liftoff.

Additional Features

Running along the top of the unit is a 1-inch thick chin-up bar that is able to support weight up to 600 pounds, and the includes the weight capacity to plates that are used for squats and bench presses. The pegs that are used to hold the bar in place are heat tempered, and the bar used to catch the barbell can be adjusted in high by 4-inch increments.

Value

The cost of this cage runs about the same price as many of the other similar styles to make this list. It will set you back a little bit of money, but all of the safety features and smart design choices will keep you from spending money on an expensive chiropractor if you ever decided to do squats without the use of this cage (or a spotter). It also comes with a 10-year frame warranty if you ever find that this product isn’t holding up over the years.

Summary

If you are in the market for a great cage that will allow you to safely do squats without the assistance of a squatter in the comfort of your home gym- and you have the extra money to spend- you will not be disappointed with the use of this model.

Frame

Upon first glance, this design looks a lot thicker and beefier than some of the other models out there on the market. The frame itself is constructed from 11 gauge high tensile strength steel frames that are expertly welded on all 4 sides to provide you with the maximum level of strength and security. The dimensions of this unit are 82 inches high, 49 inches long, and 46 inches wide- offering all the room that you will need to adjust your form and lock into place.

Additional Features

In addition to its sturdy design, it also comes equipped with a chin-up bar that runs along the top of the unit. This chin up bar is 41 inches wide and has knurled grips for effective chin-ups. This model just doesn’t boast all of the extra features, because it was built to do one thing (provide support for squats) and it does that one thing exceedingly well.

Value

We hope that you are sitting down- because this model runs about double of what some of the more modestly units are selling for. The hefty price tag is likely due to the incredibly durable and stable frame that has been expertly crafted together to give serious weightlifters a serious piece of equipment for their home gyms.

Summary

If you were looking for something that was built like the tank that you one day wish to become- this is the piece of gear that will likely get you there safely and securely. Sure, it boasts a pretty hefty price tag, but it is most likely that first and last cage that you will ever need to buy, even if you use it on a daily basis.

Frame

The steel frame in constructed with 2x2-inch tubular posts that stand 83 inches high, 42 inches wide and, 24 inches deep- meaning that it won’t take up a whole lot of room on your workout floor while still being able to complete up to an impressive 20 workouts.

Additional Features

There are two solid stability bars that run along the top and the bottom to allow you to have extra stability when engaging with heavy weights, or when you are using the chin up bar that runs along the top of the unit. For a small additional fee, you can also order this unit with a weight bench that can be adjusted to various degrees to perform many other exercises such as bench presses and shoulder presses. The chin-up bar is divided into three sections to do various iterations of a tradition pull up such as close grip and wide grip to engage different muscle groups.

Value

Even with the addition of the weight bench, this unit comes in at a lower price point that than the Valor FItness model. It may more have the additional features that the number one stop has, but it is a stable and durable product that can withstand a lot of weight so that you can exceed all of your weight lifting goals without being held back by the typically limited range of home gym products.

Summary

If you are in the market for a way to lift as heavy as you do at the gym in the comforts of your own home, and without the need or a spotter to ensure that all of your bench presses and squats are safe- this will be a great addition to your home gym.

Frame

The frame is made from 14 gauge 2x2 steel bars that have a sharp red finish with black accents. It measures in at 82 inches high, 46.5 inches wide, and 45.5 inches long. These dimensions give you plenty of room to move around side to side to be able to really lock into place before engaging in any heavy lifts. The frame has 23 different positions that are 3 inches apart so that you can find the perfect place to lift off no matter how tall or short you are.

Additional Features

Simplicity is the name of the game when it comes to this cage. Sometimes, you just need something simple that will get the job done- and this fits that bill. However, a cage just won’t be complete without the addition of a chin-up bar that runs along the top of the unit. This bar is able to hold over 240 pounds without the added need of being bolted to the ground.

Value

The cost of this model is pretty par for the course of racks that provide these features. While it isn’t the most expensive model out there, it resides more in the realm of affordability than some of the higher ranked designs on this list, and without sacrificing quality of materials or durability. The frame comes with a 3-year warranty, and the component parts offer a 1-year warranty.

Summary

If you are in the market for a great cage that will provide you the stability that you need, as well as the added support when engaging in heavy squats and chest presses- this is an excellent model that will add a little style to your home gym as well.

Frame

Instead of boasting a cage design, this product looks like a simple chin-up bar with a few added hooks along the sides. The rubber feet along the bottom will keep it from sliding and scooting around on the floor. It is capable of holding up to 300 pounds- which isn’t as much as some of the others. Each side has 12 positions in which you can place rubber pegs to securely hold your barbell in place when you are mounting and dismounting.

Additional Features

Like any great design, it comes with a chin-up bar that runs along the top that has knurled grips. It also bends down at the ends to allow for wipe grip chin ups. Being able to engage in different forms when it comes to chin ups will engage different muscles groups to ensure that you are getting a well-rounded workout- even while at home.

Value

It may not be able to support that same amount of weight as some of the other models, but it comes at a price that is almost half of some of the higher end models. If you are a lifter that has no intentions of ever going over 300 pounds, this may be a perfect option for you that will save you a little bit of money.

Summary

If you are in the market for a great piece of equipment that will help you solo lift- this is an excellent choice that will not set you back as much money as some of the other models.