Is 2x3 the way to go on a rack?

[greenleaf]

I'm debating between the Rogue SML-2 (3x3) and the S2 (2x3). The SML-2 is newer but I've heard the reduced 2" clearance from the 3x3 for re-racking the bar may be an issue. Any thoughts? Is 2x3 the way to go?

[Mech6]

I'm debating between the Rogue SML-2 (3x3) and the S2 (2x3). The SML-2 is newer but I've heard the reduced 2" clearance from the 3x3 for re-racking the bar may be an issue. Any thoughts? Is 2x3 the way to go?

I prefer 2x3 for that reason.

[lsi1]

It comes down to a training issue.How tight is your form and walkout.

I swapped from a Titan t-3 rack to a Rogue SML2 that I converted into a HR2 half rack later. For the first couple weeks I hated that thing because I was constantly banging into it. after the first couple weeks though I just got tighter better and couldn't tell you the last time I had any issues banging any plates on the rack. I do use a classic York bar or Ohio Power Bar for most rack work though so they both have wider collars on the sleeves. If I were buying new today I would go with the SML2 for future expansion needs you can go to either a full rack or a half rack. I would upgrade the jcups at time of purchase to the sandwich ones to give myself more clearance for things like multigrip bars later on.

[sera310]

I considered this when I bought my power rack, ended up with the 3 X 3 because they seem to come out with more accessories for it, and quicker--they go from Monster to Monster Lite and then on down. + the $ difference is negligible. I don't bang the rack, but my teenage son, who is more of a beginner, bangs it some. Doesn't hurt anything & it builds character!

[jamesovercome]

I just picked up the Rep PR5000V2. It's a 3x3 that's 47" wide - perfect. Sorinex is also 47" wide.

Rogue is 49" - Which depending on your barbell will have issues banging your plates while re-racking. These aren't major issues but with bar manufacturers(especially speciality bars) all doing their own thing, you'll run into conflicts.

I'd consider 3x3 king with 1" holes on all sides.

[magicmatt]

This might be a strange question but why does no one make a 2”x4” rack? Or does someone?

[irongrandpa]

This might be a strange question but why does no one make a 2”x4” rack? Or does someone?

It’s not needed.

[gym62richard]

It’s not needed.

Indeed, but Exigo in the UK produce a rack with a 80mmx100mm 9 gauge frame and another European manufacturer, who's name escapes me, produces a rack with 80mmx120mm 7 gauge tube, possibly a little over engineered.

[Mech6]

Indeed, but Exigo in the UK produce a rack with a 80mmx100mm 9 gauge frame and another European manufacturer, who's name escapes me, produces a rack with 80mmx120mm 7 gauge tube, possibly a little over engineered.

It's actually under engineered because all that extra material/cost serves no purpose. If I'd work like that I'd be unemployed.

[magicmatt]

It’s not needed.

Almost everything that’s talked about on this forum is not needed.

[gym62richard]

It's actually under engineered because all that extra material/cost serves no purpose. If I'd work like that I'd be unemployed.

"Over built", may have been a better expression.

[supramax]

Almost everything that’s talked about on this forum is not needed.

I couldn't agree more, but some racks are really pretty.

[heckofagator]

This might be a strange question but why does no one make a 2”x4” rack? Or does someone?

there are plenty. just one example....

https://www.endofthreefitness.com/cr...-power-rack-2/

[sera310]

I'm debating between the Rogue SML-2 (3x3) and the S2 (2x3). The SML-2 is newer but I've heard the reduced 2" clearance from the 3x3 for re-racking the bar may be an issue. Any thoughts? Is 2x3 the way to go?

I had a lower-end rack with narrow uprights; there was plenty of clearance for the plates, but I had to be careful with my hands when re-racking. Got rid of that 1 & got a Rogue with 3 X 3 uprights; now I don't pinch my hands, but the plates are closer to the uprights. It's all a trade-off, just like everything else.