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Sports & Fitness · Squat Racks

Do squat racks need to be bolted to the floor?

Reviewer consensus

For four-post cages, most reviewers say no — once loaded with plates on the storage horns, they're stable. Two-post squat stands and taller half racks are a different story: r/homegym threads repeatedly recommend bolting them down or adding weight to the base to control sway, particularly when using a pull-up bar.

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