Quick Overview
The PRx Profile Pro is a top-rated wall-mounted squat rack with excellent features and a compact footprint. This rack offers multiple pull-up arrangements, westside hole spacing, and numerous colors. Its unique fold-up design is easy to use, with several height options for different ceilings.
Who It’s Right For
Things to Consider
When picking a squat rack for your home gym, space is one of the biggest things to consider.
I’ve tried virtually every type of rack you can buy, from big 6-post racks to the most compact folding racks.
PRx is the pioneer behind the wall-mounted squat rack, securing an investment from Kevin O’Leary on Shark Tank for its unique design.
While other equipment companies have followed suit, only PRx offers the patented fold-up design, which is easier to use and more intuitive.
Additionally, PRx has created an entire wall-mounted ecosystem, including accessories, storage, and more.
You can realistically have a complete gym while taking up virtually no floor space.
Still, there are some things to consider, including price, attachment options, and more.
In this review, I’ll share everything you need to know about the Profile Pro Squat Rack. I’ll share the pros and cons and compare it to the popular Rogue RML-3W and the less expensive PRx Profile One.
Let’s dig in.
PRx Profile Pro Squat Rack
Specs
- Tube Size: 3×3 11-Gauge Steel
- Hole Size: 5/8″
- Hole Spacing: Westside Through Bench Zone – 2″ elsewhere
- Height: 73″ or 89″ or 95″
- Depth: 26.75-39.5″ Folded Down; 9″-22.5″ Folded Up
- Upright Width: 48″
- Total Width: 53″
- Numbered Uprights: Yes
- Color Options: Black, White, Gray, Orange, Red, Blue, Teal, Green, and Purple
- Made in: USA
Design & Footprint
The footprint is the biggest reason to go with a wall-mounted rack, but the design is the biggest reason to go with PRx.
Unlike most folding racks, the PRx folds up instead of out. Not only is this faster and easier to use, but it’s a more natural movement that most people prefer.
This rack also uses hydraulic shocks at the top and bottom, making it even easier and fun to use – not to mention the added ASMR benefit.
With depths starting at only 9″, the footprint is astonishingly low. Even the deepest rack with the Kipping pull-up bar is only 22.5″ off the wall.
When folded down, the maximum depth is less than 40″, but it can be as low as under 27″. If you’re in a tight space, say a garage, where you want to park a car, it’s an ideal solution.
The one downside to the fold-up design is that it requires additional ceiling clearance. The racks come in 89″ or 95″ heights with a pull-up bar or 73″ without.
PRx recommends ceiling heights of 107″, 113″, or 91″, respectively. However, with a PRx-approved modified install, you can install with 94″, 100″, or 78″ ceilings.
Construction & Build Quality
The Profile Pro rack is built with 3×3 11-gauge steel, the gold standard for heavy-duty racks. PRx states a 1,000 lb capacity on the rack, and I have no reason to doubt that since most comparably built racks say the same.
Your wall studs may be more likely to fail before the rack does in the event of a heavy drop. Then again, if you’re lifting that much weight, I recommend a standalone rack.
While it has fewer components and welds than larger racks, I’m impressed with the overall build quality and have no structural or stability concerns.
Attachments & Compatibility
The Profile Pro rack offers 5/8″ holes, one of the most common hole sizes on the market. This size is strong enough to handle anything and comes with the added benefit of Westside hole spacing in the front.
Unlike 1″ holed racks with 2″ spacing throughout, you get 1″ spacing through the bench zone. This allows you to dial in your optimal height so you can safely and effectively un-rack and re-rack a bar during bench press.
The slight downside to Westside spacing is that it takes a little more time to line up your attachments when the holes are so close. PRx added laser-cut numbers on every other hole to help with that, though.
A downside to 5/8″ holes overall is that the best R&D for attachments typically goes to 1″ holed racks. However, wall-mounted racks aren’t built to be “transformers” like larger racks, so you likely won’t be adding a ton of attachments anyway. And there are still plenty of great accessories you can add to it.
You can choose between three pull-up bar options: straight, multi-grip, or kipping. You can also choose no pull-up bar, but I don’t really recommend it. I own and love the multi-grip option. The texture feels great, and I appreciate the extra versatility.
As a USA-made rack, the Profile Pro uses the imperial measurement system, meaning you’re truly getting 5/8″ holes. You can venture out to buy attachments from other companies, but I mostly recommend other USA companies.
Adding metric-sized attachments works fine as long as they only take up one or two holes. However, slight differences in the hole sizes add up over time, so attachments that span multiple holes may not fit properly.
PRx offers a solid variety of attachments for their folding racks, including safeties, dip bars, pulley systems, and even wall-mounted benches that fold in a similar fashion.
The Axis Pad is easily my favorite, allowing you to perform chest-supported rows, dumbbell flys, preacher curls, and more.
Aesthetics
I love the look of the Profile Pro. It looks great up against the wall, as if it were a piece of strength art. The newer design without the stringers provides a more minimal appearance that I appreciate.
PRx offers nine colors to choose from, giving you the ability to make it your own. I’m a sucker for white, but the other colors look great too, including their staple orange.
In general, this is definitely my favorite-looking wall-mounted option.
Ordering & Assembly
Ordering the Profile Pro is simple, but you want to pay careful attention to the height requirements. Otherwise, it’s a quick and easy checkout process.
Assembly is also fairly easy. I was able to put mine together by myself in about 2 hours. If you’re like me, there are some nerves any time you’re mounting something to your wall, let alone something that weighs hundreds of pounds collectively.
I initially over-tightened the bolts connecting the pull-up bar, creating friction and difficulty folding the rack. However, once I loosened it, it was as smooth as butter.
As is always the case, measure twice, if not more. I highly recommend a proper 48″ level, and having an extra set of hands is certainly helpful.
Don’t let the assembly process scare you – It’s not overly difficult, and PRx does a great job providing ample resources to get the job done – even if you’re an average DIY’er.
Quick Tip
If you’re installing in a garage along a side wall, floor slope may be a factor depending on the severity. PRx sells a 3/4″ leveling foot plug, or you can purchase and install your own shim.
My Experience with the Profile Pro
I decided to downsize from a 6-post rack to a wall-mounted PRx because I wanted to free up more space in my gym.
While the larger rack was ultra-versatile and had all the bells and whistles, I found it a little redundant since I already had other cable pieces, etc. My training had also evolved where I wasn’t lifting as heavy, so it just felt overkill to me.
The PRx gives me virtually everything I need while taking up minimal space. I have a rack, some safeties, and a pull-up bar. I can still attach things for additional variety, but I can rely on accessory pieces elsewhere to round out my training.
I do miss some things about my larger rack, including setting up multiple stations and on-rack storage, but I don’t think I’ll ever go back to a 6-post rack.
At most, I think a standalone half-rack is a fantastic solution, and I’ll probably add one eventually to bring back the multiple-station concept.
But I can’t deny the unbeatable space savings of the Profile Pro. It’s pretty crazy to think you can have a fully operational rack that stores on a wall, taking up practically zero footprint.
I’ve been very pleased with the performance, stability, and look in my gym. I’m glad I added it and look forward to using it for a long time to come.
User Reviews
As the original wall-mounted rack, PRx has amassed hundreds of positive reviews. Users love the small footprint, stability, and other wall-mounted accessories.
Although limited, negative feedback mainly centered on a lack of versatility (integrated cables, etc.), and floor slope, which varies by space.
PRx Profile Pro vs. PRx Profile One
The Profile One is PRx’s more economical wall-mounted option. This rack is built with 2×3 11-gauge steel and uses the same 5/8″ hole sizing. While 2×3 is plenty strong, you won’t get as good of an attachment lineup outside of PRx.
However, one benefit of 2×3 is that it saves 1.5″ of outside upright width, giving you better clearance between the uprights and the plates on your bar.
Another difference is that you don’t get Westside spacing on the Profile One, nor do you get laser-cut numbers anywhere. It also only comes in black.
Lastly, the Profile One doesn’t have a 95″ upright option, though you can still pick from the same pull-up bar choices.
In terms of price, the Profile One is $150 less than the Profile Pro. If you’re looking to save some money, it’s a nice offering. However, I recommend the Pro if you have the extra cash for the added features and color choices.
PRx Profile Pro vs. Rogue RML-3WC
The Rogue RML-3WC is one of the most popular wall-mounted options on the market. This rack is built similarly to the PRx Profile Pro with 3×3 11-gauge uprights and 5/8″ holes with Westside spacing.
However, there are two big differences. The first is that the Rogue rack (and all others) has a fold-out design instead of a fold-up design (PRx patent).
The fold-out procedure is much more involved, requiring you to remove 4 hitch pins, individually swing out each upright, and then replace the 4 pins again.
The second is that Rogue offers fewer side holes, which limits attachment compatibility compared to the Profile Pro.
Both racks are available in multiple colors, but the RML-3WC only offers a straight pull-up bar. With the Profile Pro, you can choose straight, multi-grip, or Kipping.
Lastly, the Rogue RML-3WC is less expensive than the Profile Pro, so if you’re looking to save money, this may be better.
That said, I recommend the Profile Pro if you want better features and an easier operation.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Ultra space-friendly rack
- Easy-to-use fold-up design with hydraulic shocs
- Heavy-duty 3×3 construction with 11-gauge steel
- Westside hole spacing through the bench zone
- Numerous color options
- Laser-cut upright numbers
- Several pull-up bar options
- Made in the USA
Cons
- Ceiling height may cause issues for some
- Not as versatile are larger standalone racks
- Floor slope may be a factor
- 5/8″ holes may limit attachment compatibility
- More expensive than some
Final Thoughts
The PRx Profile Pro is the gold standard for wall-mounted squat racks. It’s well-made, stable, and very compact.
I love that they offer multiple pull-up options, and having multiple color choices allows you to make it your own.
Installation is fairly straightforward, and PRx has loads of resources to ensure you assemble it properly.
While 5/8″ holes are plenty for most people, I prefer 1″ for additional attachment compatibility.
Still, this rack is a beast and an excellent choice for those looking to save space.