Rank #8 in Best Squat Rack 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Load Ratings Don't Add Up
Phoenix Fitness Adjustable Squat Rack with Spotters
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Phoenix Fitness Adjustable Squat Rack is the eighth pick in this guide, at £89.99 with 4.4 stars from 58 ratings. It is an A-frame steel stand with 13 height positions, 14 width positions and 6 J-cup positions, and a listed footprint that runs from 98 cm to 152 cm high, 74 cm to 125 cm wide and 70 cm deep.
The reason it lands at number eight is what the listing does not say. Elsewhere in this guide a stand claims 250 kg on an 18.5 kg frame, another claims 250 kg on a 10 kg frame and a third claims '440'. The Phoenix Fitness listing prints no maximum load figure at all. What it prints instead is a 21 kg item weight, a 5x5 cm frame thickness and a 5x7 cm base thickness — numbers you can put next to the 18.5 kg and 10 kg frames in the rest of this guide without having to take a marketing claim on trust. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing and its customer reviews; we have not tested this rack ourselves.
How those 58 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £89.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings |
| Item weight | 21 kg |
| Frame and base thickness | 5x5 cm frame, 5x7 cm base (as listed) |
| Footprint range | 74–125 cm wide, 70 cm deep, 98–152 cm high |
| Adjustment positions | 13 height, 14 width, 6 J-cup |
| Rating breakdown | 73% five-star, 19% three-star or below (as listed) |
| Maximum load | Not stated anywhere on the listing |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I chose this primarily because it had form that included curves (looked like it had been designed rather than assembled from off the shelf stock bits), had a good weight (which is a proxy for strength), plenty of adjustment and was a reasonable price. It's great and far exceeded my expectations. Looks good with a very high standard of fit and finish.”
Verified purchase“Bought this as it's profile was small and I needed it for a compact space.Once I realised there were 2 types of nuts and bolts, it was really easy to put up, about 15-20 minutes.Bench feels solid and stable. Easy to switch between heights when needed. Not tall enough for pull ups but I didn't buy it for that.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Squat Rack 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Load Ratings Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
How much weight can the Phoenix Fitness squat rack hold?
The listing gives no maximum load figure. It gives a 21 kg item weight, a 5x5 cm frame thickness and a 5x7 cm base thickness instead.
How adjustable is it?
13 height positions, 14 width positions and 6 J-cup positions, adjusted with a twist and pull mechanism, and supplied with pins for additional security.
What are the exact dimensions?
The bullet points give H: 98-152cm x W: 74-125cm x D: 70cm, while the specifications table lists a single size of 70 cm deep, 74 cm wide and 152 cm high.
Can I do pull-ups on it?
The listing does not mention a pull-up bar, and at 152 cm maximum height the rack is too short for them — one reviewer notes the same thing.
Does it include spotters and dip bars?
Yes. The product name and the first bullet list spotters, dip bars and a holder for both 1" and 2" weight plates.
What is it made of and where is it made?
Alloy steel, black, manufactured by Phoenix Fitness in China, part number RY2232.
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