| Product Description: | Why you should get a power cage, not a simple power rack? In-cage workout is the answer. Compared to free weights, in-frame exercise provides better safety for beginners. Combines a power tower, workout cage, and cable station, allowing for unlimited exercises in a limited space. Constructed from high-quality 2”x 2”, 14-gauge steel for enhanced strength and stability. Increased capacity from 1000 lbs to 1200 lbs, accommodating 6-8 adults for a superior fitness experience. All-in-One Power Cage: Combines power tower, workout cage, and cable station, allowing for unlimited exercises in a limited space. (TIPS: WEIGHT PLATES ARE NOT INCLUDED) Upgraded Structure: Constructed from high-quality 2”x 2”, 14-gauge steel for enhanced strength and stability. Increased capacity from 1000 lbs to 1200 lbs, accommodating 6-8 adults for a superior fitness experience. Stable Reinforcement: Enhanced base design improves stability while protecting floors from scratches and wobbling during workouts. Upgraded Pulley System: Features rolling bearings for smoother operation and increased durability of the pull-down system. Storage Space: Includes 2 weight holders on each side and 4 storage hooks for gym equipment, such as lat pull-down bars and tricep ropes, optimizing your workout area. Free Accessories Included: Comes with essential attachments including safety bars, J Hooks, dip bars, cable bar, T Bar, lat pull-down bar, triceps rope, and extra barbell storage racks. Assemble Dimensions: 63.8''(L) x 51.2''(W) x 80.7''(H); Gross weight: 176 lbs. Mikolo Got Your Back: The product comes with lifetime warranty on the main steel frames and any accessories. You may easy to assemble with the manual, installation video, and all necessary hardware included. Also, the training video is available online, feel free to check it out. This item has a total of 2 packages and may not arrive at the same time. Please contact us anytime for support! |
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These are strong 2"x2" posts. You can buy racks with 3"x3" posts but that's overkill unless you are lifting extremely heavy weight competitively, outfitting a commercial gym, or just want the extra stability and attachment ecosystem that comes with higher-end racks.
That being said.. while the description says "Max load: 1200 lbs", the pictures for the Mikolo F4 does say there is a 300 lb weight capacity of the jhooks, and 400 lb capacity for the safety bars.
Even then, here's a video of a drop test of 540 lbs on a similar setup by Mikolo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikUNET
It does not have a functional trainer system. So I made a poorman's functional trainer with a fixed-eye pulley, rope, and couple D-handles. It works for my needs.
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The Mikolo F4 v2.0 is a compact home squat rack with a centered lat pulldown and low row setup that fits well for typical garage gym use. The 2 inch hole spacing makes J hook and safety bar adjustments easier, and the 1 to 1 pulley feel is described as direct and smooth, with quiet plastic pulleys and solid 2 inch by 2 inch posts. It also includes a built in knee pad for pulldowns. Main drawbacks are the lack of a true functional trainer, the need for extra accessories if you want more cable versatility, and occasional two box shipping issues that can leave the set incomplete.
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The rack uses 2"x2" posts and is described as sturdy enough for typical home-gym loading. The j-hooks are listed at 300 lb and the safety bars at 400 lb, with one comment noting the rack has plenty of load clearance for most home gyms.
The center lat pulldown and low row use a 1:1 pulley ratio, so the loaded weight feels direct and the handle travel matches the cable movement. That makes heavier pulldowns more straightforward than a 2:1 setup, which would require twice the plates for the same resistance.
It does not have a traditional functional trainer with front-mounted adjustable cables. The rack uses a centered lat pulldown and low row setup, and a fixed-eye pulley with rope and D-handles can be added as a workaround.
Yes, it ships in two boxes, and the full set may not arrive together. One reported issue was receiving only box 1 or box 2, which prevented assembly until both boxes were delivered.
This bundle does not include a bench. The rack has a built-in knee pad for lat pulldowns, but a separate bench must be bought if you want one for pressing or seated work.
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It does not have a functional trainer system. So I made a poorman's functional trainer with a fixed-eye pulley, rope, and couple D-handles. It works for my needs.
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These are strong 2"x2" posts. You can buy racks with 3"x3" posts but that's overkill unless you are lifting extremely heavy weight competitively, outfitting a commercial gym, or just want the extra stability and attachment ecosystem that comes with higher-end racks.
That being said.. while the description says "Max load: 1200 lbs", the pictures for the Mikolo F4 does say there is a 300 lb weight capacity of the jhooks, and 400 lb capacity for the safety bars.
Even then, here's a video of a drop test of 540 lbs on a similar setup by Mikolo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikUNET
It does not have a functional trainer system. So I made a poorman's functional trainer with a fixed-eye pulley, rope, and couple D-handles. It works for my needs.
- 1:1 pulley ratio
- 2:1 pulley ratio
So with 2:1, you trade mechanical advantage for more cable travel and smoother movement. Neither is universally "better," just different.If you load 50 lbs, you feel about 50 lbs of resistance. The handle travels the same distance as the weight stack/cable movement. It feels heavier and more direct.
If you want to feel 50 lbs of resistance, you need to load about 100 lbs. In exchange, the handle travels twice as far and usually feels smoother. This is nice for exercises that need a longer range of motion, like cable flys, rows, or lat pulldowns.
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It does not have a functional trainer system. So I made a poorman's functional trainer with a fixed-eye pulley, rope, and couple D-handles. It works for my needs.
If anyone is looking for a bench, the bench in the $500 bundle just looks slightly different than this one for $42: https://slickdeals.net/f/19503036-nicepeople-adjustable-weight-bench-w-8-backrest-angles-up-to-600-lbs-capacity-41-99-free-shipping
If you just want a flat bench, I have this one and it is very sturdy, and is currently on sale for $25: https://slickdeals.net/f/19502589-ac-25-01-fitvids-heavy-duty-adjustable-and-foldable-utility-weight-bench-for-upright-incline-decline-and-flat-exercise-at-amazon
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These are strong 2"x2" posts. You can buy racks with 3"x3" posts but that's overkill unless you are lifting extremely heavy weight competitively, outfitting a commercial gym, or just want the extra stability and attachment ecosystem that comes with higher-end racks.
That being said.. while the description says "Max load: 1200 lbs", the pictures for the Mikolo F4 does say there is a 300 lb weight capacity of the jhooks, and 400 lb capacity for the safety bars.
Even then, here's a video of a drop test of 540 lbs on a similar setup by Mikolo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ikUNET
And if you fail a squat or bench press, you are not going to have a free fall from that height which magnifies the downward force onto the safety bar. You will still have a grip and strength to lower it down onto the safety bar.
I bought extra J-hooks for the convenience of holding the barbell at commonly used heights without having to move the J-hooks again and again. I bought some heftier J-hooks.
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