Looking to maximise your current space or lacking space for a full rack in your home or garage gym? Here are 7 of the best mounted slim gym squat racks ideal for small spaces or a minimal look.
These racks give you the sturdiness of a full power rack in a compact form. Unlike folding racks, a slim squat rack is always setup and ready to go for your training session saving you hassle and time.
Things you may want to think about:
- Height of rack for your ceiling
- Depth of rack from mounted wall especially if you are needing to fit your car in the same space
- Space for an adjustable bench behind the bar
- Space for a human spotter behind the bar
- Space for kipping pullups or gymnastic exercises
If you want to extend a slim gym squat rack out a little further, mounting it to a piece of timber as a wooden stringer can give you a little bit more space.
These top 7 slim gym squat rack picks have been ordered with budget in mind starting with the most budget friendly one, the Titan Fitness Space Saving rack.
1. Titan Fitness Space Saving Rack
The Titan Fitness space saving rack comes with 11 gauge 2×3″ steel uprights which are sturdy and strong enough for your typical home or garage gym. This rack comes in depths of either 12″, 18″ or 24″ giving enough room for using an adjustable bench and having a human spotter and height options of 82″ or 91″ and boasts and rackable capacity of 1100lbs.
Pros
– Pullup bar extends 27″ giving space for kipping pullups & other gymnastic exercises
– Can bolt base to floor making it very sturdy
– Plenty of attachments available
– Budget friendly
Cons
– Pullup bar could have had a better finish for grip
Titan Fitness T-3 Series Space Saving Rack
+ Wall mounted
+ Space saving fixed rack
+ 12″ or 24″ depth options
+ 82″ or 91″ height options
+ Bolt down foot brackets
+ Optional side bracing
2. Rogue RML 90 Slim Rack
Rogue is well known for making high quality fitness equipment and the RML 90 Slim Rack is another great example. Being in the Monster Lite series, it features the Monster 3×3″ 11-gauge steel uprights. The Rogue RML 90 Slim gym squat rack has a depth of 15″ from the wall and features a height of 90″.
Pros
– USA Made
– Monster Range of Addons
Cons
– Pullup bar is close to mounted wall
– Limited space for kipping pullups and other gymnastic exercises
3. GetRX’D Builder Slim Rack
The GetRX’D Slim Rack is the slimmest slim gym squat rack of the bunch with a 6″ depth and features 11 gauge steel 3×3″ uprights with a height of 90″. Attachments like Dip horn, landmine and plate sleeves are also available for this rack.
Pros
– One of the slimmest racks available
– Pullup bar is 35″ from wall allowing for plenty of space for kipping pullups and other gymnastic exercises
– Addons available
Cons
– Limited space for an adjustable bench
– Limited space for a human spotter
4. Sorinex Off Grid Rack
The Sorinex Off Grid Rack is one a kind rack with two seperate 89″ laser cut steel rack sides with indents at the top that act as a barbell holder and double as a pullup bar. Additionally you can add ‘UHMW Plastic Protection’ to protect your barbell. The Off Grid Rack has a depth of 13.5″ making it a slim fit for your garage gym and a great space saving choice as a slim gym squat rack.
Pros
– USA Made
– Easy to install
– Minimal footprint
Cons
– No safety spotters
– Limited accessories or addons
– No space for spotter
– Limited space for adjustable bench
– Bar protection sold additionally
5. Vulcan Slim Fit Wall Mounted Squat Rack
The Vulcan slim fit wall mounted slim gym squat rack features 3×3″ uprights, 11 gauge heavy duty steel and a shortest depth option of 18″ from the mounted wall and 24″ and 36″ depth options. The height is 91″ and options such as safety spotters, plate storage, dip horn and kipping bar can also be added.
Pros
– Plenty of accessories available
– Adjustable pullup bar
– Strong and sturdy
Cons
– Pull up bar grip could be improved
6. Hammer Strength Home Squat Rack
If you have ever used hammer strength gym equipment in a commercial gym you know how strong and durable it is. The Hammer Strength Home slim gym squat rack is no different featuring an 11 gauge steel frame and a roomy 19″ depth from the wall it is mounted to and a height of 87″.
Pros
– Commercial grade durable build quality
– Comes standard with plate storage
– Suspension training anchor
– Adjustable pullup bar
Cons
– Limited attachments & addons
7. Torque Fitness Wall Mounted Slim Gym Squat Rack
The Torque Fitness Wall-Mounted squat rack slim has 11 gauge 3×3″ uprights with a height of 90″ and depth of 15″
Pros
– Textured powder coat for grip
– Expandable
– Plenty of addons available
Cons
– Limited space for kipping pull ups and other gymnastic exercises
We hope you find the perfect Slim Gym Squat Rack for your home gym!
Check out another post we did on minimalist space saving squat racks or check out why the strongman yoke might also be a great slim gym squat rack alternative.