Bells of Steel Light Commercial Rack
The Light Commercial is the budget rack I’d choose when you want tighter spacing, included safeties, and a real cable-and-attachment path without jumping to premium pricing.
Pros:
- Tight 1-inch spacing through the bench and pull zone
- Includes sandwich J-cups, roller J-cups, and safety straps
- Useful cable and attachment upgrade path
- 84.5-inch and 72-inch height options
- Strong value before you jump into premium 3×3 pricing
Cons:
- 60 mm tubing is more proprietary than true 3×3
- Third-party attachment compatibility is more limited
- Rack-mounted lat pulldown only fits the standard-height version
- Not the best choice if an open cross-brand ecosystem is the priority
- Larger inside depth than some compact budget racks
Brand:
Bells of Steel
Best For:
Home gym owners who want to spend less than premium 3×3 money but still get tight hole spacing, safeties, useful J-cups, and a real cable and attachment path.
Skip If:
Skip it if true 3×3 cross-brand compatibility is a priority, you want the widest possible attachment market, or you need the 72-inch short rack with the rack-mounted lat pulldown.
Research Status:
Research Verified
Specifications
| Upright Specs | 2.3 x 2.3 in / 60mm x 60mm |
|---|---|
| Steel | 12-gauge |
| Hole Size | 5/8 in |
| Hole Spacing | 1 in bench zone, 2 in elsewhere |
| Heights | 84.5 in standard or 72 in short |
| Inside Depth | 39 in |
| Included | Sandwich J-cups, roller J-cups, safety straps, band pegs, multi-grip pull-up bar |
| Cable Expansion | Lat pulldown / low row available for standard-height rack |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Tight 1-inch spacing through the bench and pull zone
- Includes sandwich J-cups, roller J-cups, and safety straps
- Useful cable and attachment upgrade path
- 84.5-inch and 72-inch height options
- Strong value before you jump into premium 3x3 pricing
Cons
- 60 mm tubing is more proprietary than true 3x3
- Third-party attachment compatibility is more limited
- Rack-mounted lat pulldown only fits the standard-height version
- Not the best choice if an open cross-brand ecosystem is the priority
- Larger inside depth than some compact budget racks







