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Manticore 3 x 3 Inch Folding Half Rack

Half the size and all the power: Meet the legendary 3″ x 3″ folding half rack with 1″ holes.

It’s beastly. It’s customizable. It’s the last rack you’ll ever need — which takes that scorpion tail sting out of the investment.

Scroll down and start the epic quest of building your perfect power rack. We promise it’s a lot easier than the Labours of Hercules.

FEATURES • True 3″ x 3″ uprights • 1″ holes • 11-gauge steel • 1,000lb capacity • Black powder coat • Hardware included • Ships unassembled

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     TRUSTED SINCE 2010

     EXCELLENT WARRANTY

Compact. Versatile. The proverbial dark horse of the garage gym world.

This power rack is to home gyms what storm chips are to Canada — versatile, satisfying, and an unlikely hero ready to save the day.

Benefits of the Manticore 3 x 3 Inch Folding Half Rack

  • FOLDS TO SAVE SPACE
    Sure, the stories of the conquering heroes and indomitable giants are fan favorites, but some of us prefer an underdog situation, ya dig? Meet the proverbial Murphy bed of strength training, the solution to your limited space. Why should you have to sacrifice your fitness goals just because the housing market has gone absolutely BONKERS? You shouldn’t! Tiny houses are the new Parthenon, friend-o! Featuring the same 11-gauge sturdiness but taking up a smaller footprint than the Folding Power Rack, this rack feels as good as when the unlikely hero saves the day. And when you’re done setting a new squat PR in the equivalent space of Pandora’s box, you can just fold away the rack. Guess what they say is true… there’s always hope (for big gains).
  • COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER BRANDS
    Don’t let brand limitations hold you back! Like our Hydra racks, the uprights of our Manticore racks measure true 3″ x 3″ (which is EXACTLY 76.2mm x 76.2mm) instead of the typical 75mm x 75mm uprights of other brands’ imported racks. By matching the same tubing specs as many of our American competitors who make their racks on US soil *respectfully tips hat*, you can mix and match rack attachments freely without swearing your undying fealty to one brand — Now that’s customization! Just be sure to ask your oracle (Hey, Alexa!) and confirm compatibility BEFORE you start the mix-and-match fest, capiche?
  • MODULAR DESIGN
    Customized racks are the best things since personalized sub sandwich shops, and they don’t even have that weird smell. Choose a pre-made design or craft your set-up to your personal taste. Create a bulk order now or build out your home gym over time — the choice is yours. Add some bolt-on plate pegs, a lat pulldown, and some extra pickles sandwich j-cups, just to round out the metaphor. Please?

Specs - Manticore 3 x 3 Inch Folding Half Rack

Brand Bells of Steel
Weight +185lbs
Total Length (Depth) 25.5" or 48.5”
Total Width 49"
Total Height 72″, 84″, 90″ or 108"
Upright Specs True 3" x 3"
Hole Size 1"
Hole Spacing 2"
Steel Thickness 11-Gauge/2.9mm
Coating Powder Coat
Color Black
Weight Capacity 1,000lbs
Warranty Limited Lifetime

IMPORTANT: Our Manticore series of power racks are true 3″ x 3″ tubing with 1″ holes, so only attachments made precisely for 76.2mm x 76.2mm uprights with 1″ holes will fit.

More LEGENDARY features of the Manticore 3 x 3 Inch Folding Half Rack

Serious Space-Saver

Like the Folding Power Rack, this engineering marvel swings out when you need it and tucks away when you don’t. After setting your latest PR, just remove your attachments and fold it away — it sticks out by less than a foot — perfect for when you’re conflicted, “it’s a garage, no it’s a gym, no it’s a garage, no it’s a gym”.

Side Keyhole Slots

Ready to settle for 1″ holes on all 4 sides? Nah, your inner Swoledilocks deserves “just right” all day, every day. That’s why we went with keyhole slots on the sides of the uprights, so you can side-mount your 5/8″ attachments… as long as they’re destined for true 3″ x 3″ tubing — perfect if you prefer the more economical Hydra rack attachments. Now that’s a fairy tale come true.

Laser Cut Numbers

Trying to line up your j-cups or safety straps is arguably the hardest exercise. Fortunately, your days of cursing as a warm-up are over! No more fumbling around trying to guess the right setting — the laser cut numbers ensure perfect balance every time. Now you can go back to doing real gym math: counting by 45s.

Hefty 11-Gauge Steel

Built with 11-gauge steel, this mythical beast can handle the weight capacity needs of world-class lifters and old ancient-school Olympians alike. With thicker steel, you get even more stability than our Light Commercial Rack, which means less shaking when racking your barbell or while using attachments. Even if it’s not bolted down, you’ll feel that true #heavyweight status.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the dimensions of the uprights on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    The uprights on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack measure true 3″ x 3″, which is exactly 76.2mm x 76.2mm with 1″ holes.

  • What are the assembled dimensions of the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    The assembled dimensions of the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack are:

    • 25.5″ or 48.5″ length (depth)
    • 49” width
    • 72, 84″, 90″ or 108″ height
  • What is the weight of the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    The Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack weighs a minimum of 185lbs when the shortest uprights and crossmembers are selected with no attachments.

  • What is the weight capacity of the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    When bolted down or otherwise secured, the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack’s weight capacity is 1,000lbs.

  • What steel thickness is used on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    The steel thickness on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack is 11-gauge/2.9mm.

  • Will non-Bells of Steel attachments fit on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    Only attachments designed to fit true 3″ x 3″ uprights with 1″ holes are guaranteed to fit on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack. Attachments for uprights that measure 75mm x 75mm (often labeled as 3″ x 3″ but are based on the metric system and are actually 2.95″ x 2.95″) will NOT fit on the Manticore rack.

  • What tools are needed to assemble the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    To assemble the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack, you need two 36mm wrenches (not included by default). Correctly sized box-end, adjustable & socket wrenches are suitable alternatives.

  • What is the warranty on the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack?

    Covered under our Limited Lifetime Warranty guarantees that the Manticore 3″ x 3″ Folding Half Rack will not break under normal use, and protects against defects in material, function and workmanship.