The Best All-in-One REP Power Racks for Your Home Gym

We're not here to throw shade on racks that are... just racks — they're great at what they do. But if you're looking for a home gym setup that evolves in-step with your strength and goals, REP's all-in-one racks can't be beat. 

If you're looking for a rack that can do it all, we've got you covered. We'll detail the best all-in-one racks available from REP, who they're best for, and why they'll make a great addition to your setup.

The Best All-In-One REP® Power Racks

No matter your goals and budget, we've got a power rack with an attachment ecosystem to help you tackle the work you want to do.

• Best All-In-One Power Rack Overall: PR-5000
• Best PR-5000 Alternative All-In-One Power Rack: PR-4000
• Best Economical All-In-One Power Rack: Altitude™ Rack
• Best Space-Saving All-In-One Power Rack: Wall-Mounted ARES™ 2.0

Best All-In-One Power Rack Overall: PR-5000

This power rack is REP's most premium offering, with the widest, most inclusive, range of compatible attachments. Whether you're working with a wall-mount, 4-post, or 6-post setup, you'll have access to train with a cable system (ARES™ 2.0, ARES™, or Athena®) as well as add guidance to your lifts with the Smith machine attachment.

This rack features 1-inch holes with 2-inch hole spacing, 80- or 93-inch height options, and your choice of depths ranging from 16- to 41-inches. You'll also have the freedom to choose your crossmember colors to personalize your setup, with options for metallic black, red, blue, clear coat, white, matte black, army green, and even stainless steel.

Regardless of the work you're looking to tackle, this rack and it's ecosystem of 5000-series rack attachments are ready to support your training.

Best PR-5000 Alternative All-In-One Power Rack: PR-4000

The PR-4000 is like the PR-5000's fraternal twin sister. They look similar. They seem the same at first glance. However, there are a few distinctions that separate the two. First off, if you're looking for an all-in-one power rack, but want a more budget-friendly option to the PR-5000, this is your pick. While prices fluctuate, you'll typically find the PR-4000 costs about $300 to $400 less than the PR-5000.

However, that discount comes at a cost, and while you'll still have access to a large amaount of attachments — the Smith attachment, Athena® cable system, ARES™ cable system, and ARES™ 2.0 (all cable systems reguire 16-inch crossmembers on the PR-4000, that have 5/8-inch holes on the sides and 1-inch holes on the top and bottom) — you won't have as large an assortment of attachments as the PR-5000 does.

However, where the PR-4000 takes the cake over the PR-5000 is with its hole spacing, which features 2-inch hole spacing around the rack, except for in the becnh zone where there's 1-inch hole spacing for a more dialed in setup for your bench press. 

Best Budget-Friendly All-In-One Power Rack: Altitude™ Rack

The Altitide™ rack brings the budget-friendly 1000-series pieces into the world of attachment capabilitites, with access to the Altitude™ cable system, Altitude™ Smith machine, in-rack storage solutions, and additional add-ons — but at a lower price than what's found with REP's other all-in-one racks.

The Altitude™ rack was built to provide entry-level simplicity with high-end customization, giving athletes of all levels access to the type of modular systems that the PR-4000 and PR-5000 are famous for. 

In addition to the customization available for your training, this 6-post design is available in 83- and 90-inch heights, and you can choose the colorway to match your home gym aesthetic.

Best Space-Saving All-In-One Power Rack: Wall-Mounted ARES™ 2.0

Not everyone has the luxury of setting up a power rack in their home gym. When space is your primary concern, the wall-mounted ARES™ 2.0 delivers. This setup gives you a half rack to work with, dual cable systems for accessory work, and lat and seated row functionality to tackle your workout in a bite-size package — sticking out only 29-inches from the wall.

This is REP's most premium cable system, with two weight stacks for the dual-pulley system that can be combined with a 2-to-1 bar connector (not included) to double the work load for lat pulldowns and low rows.

To keep your setup clean and compact, opt for modular storage, like weight storage wings for your weight plates or a pegboard and hooks to organize your cable attachments and accessories. And if you're interested in bringing a Smith machine attachment in on the fun, adding additional uprights can give you this functionality.

What Makes a Power Rack "All-in-One"?

Okay, cool, an all-in-one rack sounds great, but what is it exactly? Typical power racks are a steel-framed structure, with four vertical posts that have holes where you can attach J-cups and safeties. These cages allow you to tackle big, compound lifts — like squats, bench press, and deadlifts.

Now, an all-in-one power rack, which REP specializes in, provide you with this basic functionality, plus the added ability to utilize attachments, supporting a wide assortment of training — cable work, guided lifts with a Smith machine, dips, pull-ups, and so much more. 

Available Rack Attachments (Depending on Chosen Rack)

• Altitude™ rack cable attachment
• Altitude™ Smith machine
• ARES™ 2.0 cable system
• ARES™ cable system
• Athena® cable system
• Barbell storage
• Belt squat
• Dip station
• Drop-in dip 
• ISO arms
• J-cups
• Landmine
• Lat/low row pulley
• Leg rollers
• Safeties
• Smith machine
• Spotter arms
• Storage wings
• Utility horn
• Wall ball target
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Takeaway

An all-in-one power rack eliminates the need to expand your home gym footprint with stand-alone equipment — your power rack can do it all. Whether you're looking for the best power rack on the market, wanting something you can tackle cable and Smith machine work from, or you're on a budget but still want something that's attachment compatible, we've got the right rack for you.

FAQs

Are there any wall-mounted all-in-one rack options?

Yes! The wall-mounted Athena® and wall-mounted ARES™ 2.0 utilize 5000-series uprights, giving you access to a power rack and cable system in a bite-size footprint.

How much do all-in-one power racks cost?

This is a hard one to answer, since REP's rack will vary in price depending on the attachments you want and the setup you're aiming to build. If you're curious about the cost, use the REP Builder (for the rack or attachment you're interested in) to see what your ideal setup might cost. This function allows you to virtually see your rack with attachments as you add them to your cart. You'll also see the total cost as you do so.

What is the best all-in-one power rack?

While the best rack for one person may not be the best for another, if you're interested in the most functional all-in-one power rack, the winner is clear. The PR-5000 is REP's most premium power rack, with the most robust attachment ecosystem. It's fully customizable and you can continue upgrading it with the tools you need as your training evolves.

Rosie Borchert is a NASM-CPT, former Nike Volleyball coach, and writer whose work has appeared on BarBend, Tonal, ABC, Netflix, and Amazon Studios. If anyone would like to hire her to play beach volleyball, snowboard, binge watch TV, or go climbing, please get in touch.

This article was reviewed by Ashley Boyer, ACE-CPT, for accuracy.