Squat Racks - where should the bar be?

[BriskyBill]

Ok, I was under the impression that a squat rack holds the bar so that you can lift it off of the rack from a standing position....

something like this i assume is high enough to begin standing:

http://shopping.msn.co.uk/reviews/sq...ame:squat-rack

but i also see squat racks that seem to hold the bar at waist height like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Powerline-PSS6.../dp/B000VLKOB8


what I am wondering is if there is any benefits to either rack? Which rack is preferred? and which is most common?

If it is common to begin in the squatted position then i could probably do em at home with my piece of **** bench rack!!!

[TexAss]

The rack in the 2nd picture is adjustable. They put it down for the picture.

I wouldn't get a rack without safety supports.

[Dr.Squat0707]

Ok, I was under the impression that a squat rack holds the bar so that you can lift it off of the rack from a standing position....

something like this i assume is high enough to begin standing:

http://shopping.msn.co.uk/reviews/sq...ame:squat-rack

but i also see squat racks that seem to hold the bar at waist height like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Powerline-PSS6.../dp/B000VLKOB8


what I am wondering is if there is any benefits to either rack? Which rack is preferred? and which is most common?

If it is common to begin in the squatted position then i could probably do em at home with my piece of **** bench rack!!!

The first one is really a SQUAT RACK~~
But I don't think it's solid enough ```
what I said is ````yes~~you can squat 100lbs with that rack~
but I don't think you can squat 400lbs with that rack~~
I suggest you buy a better rack like square style it can be change the height of safety bars

[bluedot]

There's a big difference between squat stands and a power rack. Most squat stands have adjustable heights... both of the pictures you linked do even if it's not apparent. If you're going to be using the equipment to squat, a power rack is preferable... it has bars that serve to catch the bar if you fail on a rep. Neither of those pieces does that.

[Dr.Squat0707]

ya~~
4 floor said absolutaly right~~!