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Manticore Squat Stand – Bells of Steel

An open two-post stand for squats, bench presses and pull-ups. Choose your upright height, flat-foot base and barbell fittings, then add only the extras you need.

Manticore squat stand — supplier product image 1

Supplier photos show example squat-stand configurations. Spotter arms and other attachments are included only when selected. Barbells, plates and benches are sold separately.

Open space. A solid foundation.

Build an open two-post training station around true 3″ × 3″, 11-gauge steel uprights. The flat-foot base and reinforcement brackets provide the foundation, while compatible Manticore fittings let you add barbell, cable and storage options.

True upright size: 3″ × 3″
Steel thickness: 11 gauge / 3 mm
Attachment holes: 1″ / 25.4 mm
Supplier-stated rack capacity: 454 kg / 1,000 lb

Bells of Steel’s stated rack capacity. Individual attachment ratings and installation requirements also apply.

A two-post layout leaves the lifting area open for squats, presses and bench work.
Choose 54-inch or 63-inch flat feet with reinforcement brackets and a connecting crossmember included in the essential build.
Expand with Manticore fittings, an optional height-matched lat pulldown or Smith attachment, subject to availability and installation requirements.

Build your Manticore squat stand

Rack specifications

Upright tubing: True 3″ × 3″ / 76.2 × 76.2 mm
Frame steel: 11 gauge / 3 mm
Attachment holes: 5/8″
Flat-foot height added: 3¼″ / about 83 mm
Finish: Powder coat

What is included in the essential stand?

Two uprights (one pair), two flat feet (one pair), four reinforcement brackets, one lower connecting crossmember, your selected pull-up bar and exactly one pair of J-cups. A selected lat upgrade replaces the lower crossmember with the correct rear stabiliser and includes an upper crossmember where needed.

Safeties, cable systems, Smith attachments and other extras are optional and start off. Free-weight barbells, plates and benches are sold separately.

Space, fit and setup

Choose 72″, 84″ or 90″ uprights, subject to stock; the builder-only 108″ option is shown for enquiries. Flat feet add 3¼″ / about 83 mm to the overall height. Choose a 54″ / 137 cm or 63″ / 160 cm base and allow operating space around it. Follow the manufacturer’s assembly instructions. Bolting down is recommended when using spotter arms.

Use Manticore attachments for true 76.2 × 76.2 mm uprights with 1-inch holes. Only use 5/8-inch fittings in the side keyhole slots where the individual attachment is explicitly compatible. Tubing size alone does not confirm compatibility.

Loading your rack options…

1. Build your squat stand

Your essentials include two uprights, a pair of flat feet, four reinforcement brackets, the required base connection, a pull-up bar and one J-cup pair. Safeties and all other upgrades start off.

Upright height

Choose the upright height. The flat feet add 3¼″ / about 83 mm to the assembled height; allow extra overhead clearance for pull-ups and cable upgrades. Contact us for the builder-only 108-inch height.

Flat-foot base

Choose 54″ or 63″ feet. The displayed base price includes the feet pair, four reinforcement brackets and the lower crossmember. A lat upgrade replaces that lower crossmember with a rear base stabiliser.

Pull-up bar

Choose your top bar. Each option shows the complete component price.

J-cups

Choose one pair of J-cups. The full pair price is included in your essentials total.

2. Make it yours

SafetiesOptional

Optional. Add a pair of Manticore spotter arms for an outside lifting position. No safeties are included in the starting build. Bells recommends bolting down the stand when using spotter arms.

Add a cable systemOptional

Choose a height-matched lat pulldown and low row. The total includes a replacement rear base stabiliser and an upper crossmember where your selected top-bar kit does not already supply one. The incompatible lower base crossmember is removed.

Add a Smith attachmentOptional

Optional. Choose a supplied Smith bar or use your own compatible Olympic bar. Standard squat-stand mounting has a slight angle. Straight vertical travel needs an extra-long bolt kit and additional bushings, which are not included.

Add training attachmentsOptional

Choose only the extras you will use. Quantities are per item, pair or pack as labelled.

Add storageOptional

Keep plates, bars and accessories close to your rack. Check access and loading clearance around your finished setup.

Your total

Fit, dimensions and included parts

Manticore uses true 3″ × 3″ / 76.2 × 76.2 mm uprights with 1-inch holes. Upright height is not assembled height: the flat feet add 3¼″ / about 83 mm. Base length is the selected foot length. Allow space for footplates, plate loading, overhead movement and attachments. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions; bolting is recommended with spotter arms. Barbells, weight plates and benches are sold separately unless listed in your parts summary.

Incredible Squat Rack

I ordered the Manticore Squat Stand with 54" flat feet, 84" uprights and 1" standard pull up bar; along with the spotter arms, sandwhich J cup.
If you are Canadian, you are doing yourself a disservice not ordering from Bells of Steel. The quality of this rack is absolutely-without-a-doubt on par with more renown American brands, for significantly cheaper in terms of both item price and shipping thanks to the Canadian Max shipping option.
The spotter arms and J cups include magnetic stay bolts which are super convenient and cool, and feel solid under load. The pull up bar width and grip feels perfect during use. My only concern thus far is the sandwhich J cups come with what seems to be a softer plastic than the UHMW lining that the spotter arms use, and has rubbed on to my barbell.
The squat rack itself is a beast and has minimal movement while even NOT bolted down. The finish of the product is clean and professional, the welds are solid, and the machining of the holes/numbers are crisp. Pair this with the fact BoS purposely designs its compatibility to work with other companies, there is seriously no reason to spend the money to buy American if you live in Canada!

Brendan C.08 Feb 2024

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Manticore Squat Stand – Bells of Steel

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