REP PR-4000 Power Rack

The REP PR-4000 is one of the best power racks available at its price point — a full cage with 1-inch hole spacing throughout the uprights (not just in the bench zone), 3x3-inch 11-gauge steel, and compatibility with a wide range of attachments. At $700–$800, it competes with racks that cost twice as much. But like any rack, it's only the frame — you need to build the gym around it.

What ships with the PR-4000

The PR-4000 includes more than most racks at this price: the full cage, dual safety spotter arms, a multi-grip pull-up bar, and band pegs. The safeties are important — they're proper safety arms (not just pins), and the 1-inch hole spacing means you can position them precisely at your height for squats and bench. You still need a bar and plates to do anything with it, but you won't need to immediately buy separate safeties the way you would with a squat stand.

Barbell and plate selection

For a full power rack, any Olympic barbell works. The Rogue Ohio Bar ($350), Rep Fitness Texas Power Bar ($280), and Titan Fitness Zeus ($250) are all popular choices in this rack class. For plates, bumper plates make sense if you're doing any Olympic lifting or dropping weights from overhead — they're rubber-coated and protect your floor. Iron plates are cheaper per pound and preferred for pure powerlifting. Budget $1.50–$2.50 per pound for quality iron plates, $2–$4 per pound for bumper plates. A starter set (2x 45lb, 2x 35lb, 2x 25lb, 4x 10lb, 4x 5lb) covers most training needs.

Floor protection

The PR-4000 has leveling feet, but they won't protect concrete from dropped weights. Stall mats (3/4-inch, 4x6ft, available at farm supply stores) are the standard solution: $50–$65 each, you need 4–6 for a typical training space. For dedicated weightlifting (lots of drops from overhead), a lifting platform — two layers of plywood with stall mats on top — provides additional protection and a stable surface. The PR-4000 can be bolted to a lifting platform for additional stability during heavy lifts.

Attachments worth buying

The PR-4000's compatibility with REP and third-party attachments is a major selling point. The most useful additions: a utility bench (REP's AB-5000 or Adjustable FID Bench pairs well), a landmine attachment ($40–$60) for rotational exercises and rows, a dip attachment ($80–$120), and plate storage pegs ($30–$50). REP also sells a lat pulldown/low row cable system specifically designed for the PR-4000 that's significantly cheaper than a standalone cable machine.

Cable pulley system

If you're transitioning from a commercial gym, losing access to cable machines is often the biggest adjustment. REP's FCA-4000 Functional Cable Attachment ($300–$400) mounts to the PR-4000's uprights and provides lat pulldown, seated row, and cable fly capability. It requires a weight stack or plate loading (the PR-4000 version is plate-loaded). This single attachment expands the PR-4000 into a multi-station training system — worth it if your training program includes cable isolation work.

◈   Frequently asked questions

◈   Pro tip

Anchor the PR-4000 to your lifting platform or bolt it to the floor. At lighter weights the rack is stable without anchoring, but once you're squatting or doing rack pulls at serious weights, an unanchored rack can walk across the floor. REP sells an anchor kit, or you can use standard concrete anchors from a hardware store. This is especially important if you're training alone.