Rep Fitness Apollo Squat Stand

Overview

The Apollo is Rep's premium squat stand, built for lifters who want serious steel and a small footprint without committing to a full four-post cage. It uses 11-gauge 3x3 uprights joined by a top crossmember that doubles as a pull-up bar, giving it far more rigidity than the typical two-post stand. The base is wide and flat-footed enough that it stays planted during squats and presses without bolting to the floor, though as with any squat stand it should not be loaded like a cage for max-effort missed lifts. With 1-inch hole spacing and compatibility with Rep's attachment line, it can grow modestly over time. This stand is the right call for garage gyms where floor space is precious, for lifters who train mostly squats, presses, and pulls, and for anyone who wants premium build quality at a stand price. The trade-offs are structural: there is no enclosed safety zone like a power rack, the open design means spotter arms or external safeties are needed for solo max work, and attachment options are narrower than the full cages. For movement-focused lifters who value space and steel quality equally, it is a standout.