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Best Folding Squat Racks (2026)Seven Wall Racks Compared by Folded Depth and Ceiling
Prices checked November 11, 2026 · 11 min read
A folding squat rack exists for one reason: the room has another job. A garage that still has to park a car, a spare room that is also an office, a basement with a rower in it. Fold the rack and the floor comes back.
That makes the numbers that matter different from a normal rack review. How far does it sit off the wall when folded? How much ceiling does it need to fold? What does it need from the wall? We pulled each rack below from Amazon's own product data on the date shown above, and where a listing does not answer one of those questions, we say so. This is research from published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Our pick for most people is the PRx Performance Wall Mounted Folding Power Squat Rack at $499.99: it folds back to 6.75 in, needs no extra ceiling to fold, and its listing is clear about how it mounts. On a tight budget, the Mikolo QJ01 at $299.99 folds to 2 in.
Quick picks
- $499.99Shop now →
Best overall
PRx Performance Wall Mounted Folding Power Squat RackFolds back flat; clear mounting spec.
- $299.99Shop now →
Best budget
Mikolo QJ01 Folding Wall Mounted Squat Rack$299.99, folds to 2 in, mounting kit included.
- $599.99Shop now →
Best fold-up for high ceilings
PRx Performance Murphy Foldable Squat RackFolds up off the floor; needs 108 in.
- $999.99Shop now →
Best fold-up for lower ceilings
PRx Performance Profile PRO 73 in Folding Squat RackFolds up with 91 in; 80 in modified.
- $399.99Shop now →
Best heavy-duty fold-in
Signature Fitness 3 x 3 Wall Mounted Fold-in Power Cage3 x 3 in, 11-gauge, 78.5 in tall.
- $417.99Shop now →
Best Titan 2 x 3 option
Titan Fitness T-3 Series Wall Mounted Folding Power Rack (82 in x 21 in)Fits T-3 attachments.
- $397.99Shop now →
Best Titan 3 x 3 option
Titan Fitness X-3 Series Wall Mounted Folding Power Rack (80 in x 21.5 in)Heavier tube at 80 in.
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Know the type
Fold-up, fold-in and fold-back racks
The way a rack folds decides what it needs from the room.
Fold-up (Murphy style)
The whole rack pivots up against the wall, like a Murphy bed. PRx's Murphy and Profile racks work this way. The floor is completely clear when folded, but the rack needs a ceiling higher than its own height to swing up: 108 in for the PRx Murphy, 91 in for the Profile PRO 73.
Fold-in (swing-in)
Each upright swings in against the wall on a hinge. Titan, Mikolo and Signature Fitness racks use this design. No extra ceiling is needed, and the folded depth is just a few inches: 2 in for the Mikolo per its listing.
Fold-back
The PRx Wall Mounted Folding Power Squat Rack folds back flat against the wall to 49 x 90 x 6.75 in. Like fold-in racks, it needs no ceiling height beyond its own 90 in.
What every type needs
Solid structure behind it. These racks take their stability from the wall, so the mounting has to follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly. If the wall is unusual (metal studs, masonry, an old garage), use a qualified installer.
The picks
The 7 best folding squat racks
PRx Performance Wall Mounted Folding Power Squat Rack
PRx's wall folding rack sits 27.5 in off the wall in use and folds back to 6.75 in, per the listing, with a 49 in width and 90 in height. It mounts to standard wall studs at 16 or 24 in on center with the included hardware, is rated to 1,000 lb, and has an adjustable pull-up bar. At $499.99 from PRx Performance it is the clearest-specified folding rack here.
- Footprint
- 27.5 in x 49 in (70 cm x 124 cm)
- Ceiling
- 7 ft 7 in (91 in)
- Rated capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime on frame, welds and hardware for the original purchaser; 90 days on finishes
Clearance: Folds back flat to 49 x 90 x 6.75 in. Mounts to studs at 16 or 24 in on center.
Mikolo QJ01 Folding Wall Mounted Squat Rack
The Mikolo QJ01 is the cheapest folding rack here at $299.99, sold by Amazon. The listing gives 47 in wide, 19.7 in off the wall in use and just 2 in folded, with safety catches, a pull-up bar that reaches 89 in off the floor and a landmine attachment. A stringer and metal studs are included for mounting. One important correction: Mikolo's own page rates this rack at 500 lb rackable and 800 lb total, half the 1,000 lb in the Amazon title, so we use the lower figure. Mikolo gives a 1-year warranty, extendable to a limited lifetime frame warranty if you register.
- Footprint
- 19.7 in x 47 in (50 cm x 119 cm)
- Ceiling
- 7 ft 5 in (89 in)
- Rated capacity
- 500 lb rated
- Warranty
- 1 year, extendable to a limited lifetime frame warranty by registering with Mikolo
Clearance: Folds in about 15 seconds. Stringer and metal studs included for mounting.
PRx Performance Murphy Foldable Squat Rack
The PRx Murphy rack folds up off the floor entirely, ending 4 in off the wall and 108 in high. That is also its catch: the listing says it needs 108 in of ceiling to fold, or a minimum of 95 in with a modified install described in the instructions. In use, the 90 in uprights stand 22 in off the wall, rated to 1,000 lb, with an extended pull-up bar. $599.99 from PRx Performance.
- Footprint
- 22 in (56 cm) x Not stated by the seller
- Ceiling
- 9 ft (108 in)
- Rated capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime on frame, welds and hardware for the original purchaser; 90 days on finishes
Clearance: Uprights stand 90 in tall and 22 in off the wall in use; 4 in off the wall and 108 in high when folded.
PRx Performance Profile PRO 73 in Folding Squat Rack
The Profile PRO 73 is the fold-up rack for rooms that cannot give 108 in: its listing states 91 in to fold, or as low as 80 in with the modified install. It uses 3 x 3 in, 11-gauge steel made in the USA, gas shocks on four pivots and a safety pin to lock it up. It is the priciest rack here at $999.99, and the J-cups on the 73 in model are rated to 600 lb.
- Footprint
- Not stated by the seller x Not stated by the seller
- Ceiling
- 7 ft 7 in (91 in)
- Rated capacity
- 600 lb rated
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime on frame, welds and hardware for the original purchaser; 90 days on finishes; gas shocks per their own terms
Clearance: Gas shocks at four pivot points; a safety pin locks it in the up position.
Signature Fitness 3 x 3 Wall Mounted Fold-in Power Cage
Signature Fitness's fold-in cage is the most solid swing-in option: 3 x 3 in, 11-gauge steel rated to 1,000 lb, 47 holes per upright with Westside spacing on the lower half, UHMW-coated J-hooks and an adjustable pull-up bar. The listing gives 57.5 x 24 x 78.5 in and a 2-year warranty. $399.99, sold by Amazon.
- Footprint
- 24 in x 57.5 in (61 cm x 146 cm)
- Ceiling
- 6 ft 7 in (78.5 in)
- Rated capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Warranty
- 2-year manufacturer
Clearance: Collapses fully against the wall.
Titan Fitness T-3 Series Wall Mounted Folding Power Rack (82 in x 21 in)
Titan's T-3 folding rack uses 2 x 3 in, 11-gauge uprights with Westside spacing, so it takes Titan's T-3 attachments. The 82 in version sits 21 in off the wall (a 41.5 in depth option also exists), with 1,000 lb J-hooks and a pull-up bar on a quick pin. Note from the listing: assembly hardware is included, wall-mount hardware is not. $417.99 from TitanBrands.
- Footprint
- 22.5 in x 46 in (57 cm x 117 cm)
- Ceiling
- 6 ft 10 in (82 in)
- Rated capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Warranty
- 1 year (Titan's standard warranty)
Clearance: Folds flat when not in use. Wall-mount hardware not included.
Titan Fitness X-3 Series Wall Mounted Folding Power Rack (80 in x 21.5 in)
The X-3 is Titan's heavier folding rack, with 3 x 3 in uprights compatible with X-3 attachments, at 80 in tall and 21.5 in deep. Like the T-3 version, the listing says wall-mount hardware is not included. Titan's own page gives a 48 in overall width, 23.5 in off the wall in use (about 5 in folded) and a 1,100 lb rating. At $397.99 from TitanBrands it is slightly cheaper than the T-3 folding rack we checked.
- Footprint
- 23.5 in x 48 in (60 cm x 122 cm)
- Ceiling
- 6 ft 8 in (80 in)
- Rated capacity
- 1,100 lb rated
- Warranty
- 1 year (Titan's standard warranty)
Clearance: Folds flat when not in use. Wall-mount hardware not included.
Will it fit
Folding racks: depth, ceiling and capacity
Footprint length here is the distance off the wall in use. The clearance column gives the folded depth where the listing states it.
- Footprint
- 27.5 in x 49 in (70 cm x 124 cm)
- Ceiling
- 7 ft 7 in (91 in)
- Capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Clearance
- Folds back flat to 49 x 90 x 6.75 in. Mounts to studs at 16 or 24 in on center.
- Footprint
- 19.7 in x 47 in (50 cm x 119 cm)
- Ceiling
- 7 ft 5 in (89 in)
- Capacity
- 500 lb rated
- Clearance
- Folds in about 15 seconds. Stringer and metal studs included for mounting.
- Footprint
- 22 in (56 cm) x Not stated by the seller
- Ceiling
- 9 ft (108 in)
- Capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Clearance
- Uprights stand 90 in tall and 22 in off the wall in use; 4 in off the wall and 108 in high when folded.
- Footprint
- Not stated by the seller x Not stated by the seller
- Ceiling
- 7 ft 7 in (91 in)
- Capacity
- 600 lb rated
- Clearance
- Gas shocks at four pivot points; a safety pin locks it in the up position.
- Footprint
- 24 in x 57.5 in (61 cm x 146 cm)
- Ceiling
- 6 ft 7 in (78.5 in)
- Capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Clearance
- Collapses fully against the wall.
- Footprint
- 22.5 in x 46 in (57 cm x 117 cm)
- Ceiling
- 6 ft 10 in (82 in)
- Capacity
- 1,000 lb rated
- Clearance
- Folds flat when not in use. Wall-mount hardware not included.
- Footprint
- 23.5 in x 48 in (60 cm x 122 cm)
- Ceiling
- 6 ft 8 in (80 in)
- Capacity
- 1,100 lb rated
- Clearance
- Folds flat when not in use. Wall-mount hardware not included.
| Product | Price | Footprint (L x W) | Ceiling | Clearance | Rated capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRx Performance Wall Mounted Folding Power Squat Rack | $499.99 | 27.5 in x 49 in (70 cm x 124 cm) | 7 ft 7 in (91 in) | Folds back flat to 49 x 90 x 6.75 in. Mounts to studs at 16 or 24 in on center. | 1,000 lb rated |
| Mikolo QJ01 Folding Wall Mounted Squat Rack | $299.99 | 19.7 in x 47 in (50 cm x 119 cm) | 7 ft 5 in (89 in) | Folds in about 15 seconds. Stringer and metal studs included for mounting. | 500 lb rated |
| PRx Performance Murphy Foldable Squat Rack | $599.99 | 22 in (56 cm) x Not stated by the seller | 9 ft (108 in) | Uprights stand 90 in tall and 22 in off the wall in use; 4 in off the wall and 108 in high when folded. | 1,000 lb rated |
| PRx Performance Profile PRO 73 in Folding Squat Rack | $999.99 | Not stated by the seller x Not stated by the seller | 7 ft 7 in (91 in) | Gas shocks at four pivot points; a safety pin locks it in the up position. | 600 lb rated |
| Signature Fitness 3 x 3 Wall Mounted Fold-in Power Cage | $399.99 | 24 in x 57.5 in (61 cm x 146 cm) | 6 ft 7 in (78.5 in) | Collapses fully against the wall. | 1,000 lb rated |
| Titan Fitness T-3 Series Wall Mounted Folding Power Rack (82 in x 21 in) | $417.99 | 22.5 in x 46 in (57 cm x 117 cm) | 6 ft 10 in (82 in) | Folds flat when not in use. Wall-mount hardware not included. | 1,000 lb rated |
| Titan Fitness X-3 Series Wall Mounted Folding Power Rack (80 in x 21.5 in) | $397.99 | 23.5 in x 48 in (60 cm x 122 cm) | 6 ft 8 in (80 in) | Folds flat when not in use. Wall-mount hardware not included. | 1,100 lb rated |
Fold-up racks (PRx Murphy, Profile PRO) list the ceiling needed to fold; fold-in and fold-back racks need only their own height.
What the wall has to provide
A folding rack is only as strong as what it is bolted to. The listings give different levels of detail. PRx's wall folding rack states it mounts to standard wall studs at 16 or 24 in on center with included hardware. Mikolo includes a stringer and metal studs. Both Titan folding racks state that wall-mount hardware is not included. PRx states that its Profile PRO brackets mount to studs at 16 or 24 in on center, with a ledger board needed if your studs are unevenly spaced, and that hardware for wood studs is included. Titan's support pages specify lag screws into a wood stringer for its folding racks but do not give a stud spacing. Neither the Signature Fitness listing (which says only that it mounts into any wall) nor the PRx Murphy listing states stud requirements, and we could not find them from the manufacturers, so ask the seller before you drill, and use a qualified installer if your wall is metal stud, masonry or uncertain.
Whatever the listing says, follow the manufacturer's installation instructions, and use a qualified installer if your wall is masonry, has metal studs or you are not sure what is behind the drywall.
How to choose a folding squat rack
Measure the ceiling before choosing a type. Fold-up racks need more ceiling than their height; swing-in and fold-back racks do not. If you are under 8 ft, compare with the best squat racks for low ceilings, and see our home gym ceiling height guide for pressing and pull-up clearance.
Measure the folded depth against what shares the space. If a car parks in front of it, 2 in (Mikolo) and 6.75 in (PRx fold-back) are very different numbers.
Decide if a freestanding cage is better. If the floor never needs to be clear, a freestanding power rack is simpler to install and often cheaper: see the best power racks for home gyms.
Plan the bench too. A folding rack in a shared space works best with a bench that also stores away. For the full room, see how much space a home gym needs.
FAQ
Are folding squat racks safe?
They are designed for heavy lifting (most here are rated to 1,000 lb per their listings), but they depend on the wall. Mount them exactly as the manufacturer instructs, into suitable structure, and use a qualified installer if in doubt.
How much ceiling height does a folding squat rack need?
Fold-in and fold-back racks need only their own height: 78.5 to 90 in for the racks here. Fold-up racks need more: the PRx Murphy states 108 in (95 in with a modified install) and the PRx Profile PRO 73 states 91 in (80 in modified).
How far does a folding squat rack stick out when folded?
Per their listings, the Mikolo QJ01 folds to 2 in, the PRx Murphy to 4 in off the wall and the PRx wall folding rack to 6.75 in.
Do folding racks come with wall-mount hardware?
Not always. The PRx wall folding rack includes hardware for studs, and the Mikolo includes a stringer and metal studs. Both Titan folding racks state that wall-mount hardware is not included.
Can I park a car in front of a folding squat rack?
Usually, if the folded depth and your car's clearance allow it. A 2 in folded depth leaves far more room than a fixed rack that stands 22 to 27.5 in off the wall.
