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Expert Tested: Major Fitness Power Rack REVIEW (2025)
Is the Upgraded F22 Pro Worth It? (Full Review and Honest Experience)
by Alec Enkiri | 5/9/25
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When I reviewed the original Major Fitness F22 Power Rack, I called it the best budget power rack in the game. But this new F22 Pro version? It’s an evolution — not just in specs, but in feel, flexibility, and function. After extensive hands on testing with a variety of heavy compound lifts, cable movements, calisthenics exercises, and pin based training, the F22 Pro clearly positions itself as a top tier option for home gym owners seeking a space efficient, all-in-one training system.
In this review we highlight some notable upgrades from the original F22 power rack, and then do a full analysis of how the F22 Pro stacks up across the 5 key equipment rating categories.
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Notable Upgrades from the Original F22
Several design and usability enhancements elevate the F22 Pro model.
The most impactful change is the increase in J-hook and safety arm adjustment holes—from 14 to 31—allowing for a far more precise and customizable setup. This significantly improves safety and performance when training with high loads or incorporating pin based lifts.
The built-in dual weight stack cable system is another major improvement. Unlike the original model that relied on external loading horns, the integrated stacks streamline the setup and enhance training efficiency.
Upgraded aluminum pulleys replace the previous nylon ones, resulting in smoother operation and improved long term durability.
Additional improvements include reinforced 2x3" 12-gauge steel uprights, updated attachments with side locking pins for enhanced stability, and minor structural enhancements across the rack that contribute to its professional grade feel.
In this review, we assess the performance of the Major Fitness F22 Pro using 5 key categories from the Enkiri Elite Fitness Equipment Rating System.
ENKIRI ELITE RATING SYSTEM
The Enkiri Elite Fitness Equipment Rating System uses a 10 point scale rating system. The system is based on 5 separate categories with each category being worth a maximum of 2 points.
If the piece of equipment is perfect in a particular category then 2 points are awarded for that category. For each moderate to severe flaw half a point is docked from that category, for a range of anywhere from 0, to 0.5, to 1.0, to 1.5 points.
The total rating is based on the scores of all 5 categories added together. The 5 categories that are analyzed are:
Assembly Process
How easy or difficult is the assembly of the piece of equipment relative to other similar pieces? This category is graded based on difficulty as well as total time taken to achieve completion.
Build Quality
How heavy duty is the piece of equipment? Is it solid and sturdy or rickety and wobbly? Do I feel safe and confident while using it? Am I unable to push myself hard due to a subpar build or out of fear of potential equipment failure?
Features
What add-ons and features does the piece of equipment come with? Is there anything cool or unique? Is it missing something that should be standard?
Usage
How do the exercises feel? Are they smooth or cumbersome? Can the machine be adjusted to make things work well for different body types and sizes? What kind of movement variety is available?
Value
What overall value does the unit bring to the table for home gym owners? Is it multi-functional? Is it cost effective? Does it take up too much space for a home gym?
1. ASSEMBLY PROCESS
Major Fitness absolutely nailed the setup experience with the F22 Pro. Everything was individually labeled, packaged in clearly separated boxes, and thoughtfully organized.
I’ve assembled a lot of home gym equipment over the years and this was one of the fastest and smoothest builds I’ve encountered for this type of equipment. Despite the rack’s size, I had it assembled solo in about 6 hours. Components were very neatly packaged, and all hardware and pre-drilled holes aligned properly.
Even if this is your first ever power rack, the instructions, packaging, and quality engineering make the job straightforward. You’ll still need a quality wrench and socket set for the easiest and fastest assembly, but no awkward guesswork or missing bolts here.
Given the ease of setup, the Major Fitness F22 Pro earns a full 2 out of 2 points in this category.
Assembly Score: 2.0/2.0
Clearly labeled parts and instructions
Engraved rack numbers on both sides — huge quality-of-life win
Arrives in highly organized packaging (not a mess of steel and bolts)
Total assembly time was around 6 hours solo
Very beginner-friendly — great first rack experience
2. BUILD QUALITY
The F22 Pro doesn’t just look sturdy — it feels rock-solid under load. With a static weight capacity of 1,200lbs and upgraded 2x3" 12-gauge steel front uprights, it delivers more than enough structural integrity for 99% of lifters. I’ve done weighted heavy pull-ups, bench presses, pin squats, good mornings, and heavy Romanian deadlifts out of the rack — it doesn’t budge.
The welds are clean, the paint quality is smooth and durable, and all attachments lock in tight with no wiggle. The upgraded materials and cable system on the rack feel commercial-grade. There is no noticeable shaking or instability during heavy, high intensity sets. Obviously it is not quite a commercial grade rack — but for a budget-conscious, serious home gym, the F22 Pro is excellent. The quality to price ratio is elite.
Build Quality Score: 2.0/2.0
Stronger front uprights dramatically enhance durability
All components fit snug and securely — no rattling
Clean welds and better than expected finish
Holds up very nicely under heavy lifting, including a variety of pin lifts
Feels like a meaningful upgrade over the original F22
3. FEATURES
The F22 Pro power rack is fully loaded right out of the box. This 4-in-1 unit includes a free weight power rack, dual cable machine, landmine setup, and calisthenics station. Other useful elements include the multi-grip pull-up bars, the top to bottom fully adjustable-height pulley arms with a plethora of pin holes and two built-in weight stacks, multi-width dip bars, a low row footplate, and two types of band pegs (one for band resistance and another for band assistance), and tons of pin holes for fine-tuned setup of the J-hooks and safety arms.
The multiple grip options on the pull-up bar are a great touch for targeting different angles of the back and arms. I've really been making use of this feature lately, and I've even been mixing all manner of different grips into a single set, which has been a lot of fun. My only complaint here is that I do wish they would build this chin-up and pull-up bar with knurled handles for a solid grip instead of using those cushioned handles. Personally, I just take them off and wrap the handles with athletic tape instead as that is vastly superior.
The landmine setup here is rock solid, and the band pegs are a nice touch as well, though they work better for squats and presses than for pulling variations due to the cable row footplate getting in the way of the plates. And while I love dips, the dip handle setup here is just a little awkward for me — the narrow grip is too narrow, and the wide grip is too wide
So the F22 pro comes with a plethora features. It's a 4-in-1 unit that lets you seamlessly train in multiple different styles in a single workout, and just a few minor tweaks to some of these add-ons, namely adjusting the handle spacing on the dip handles and addressing the lack of knurl on the pull-up bar, would elevate this category substantially. So the F22 Pro earns a solid 1.5 out 2 points for features.
Features Score: 1.5/2.0
4-in-1 unit - great for barbell training, cable training, and calisthenics
Features an amazing multi-grip pull-up bar
Dual pulley system with built-in weight stacks is clutch
More versatile than most racks in this price bracket
Docked half a point because the pull-up bars lack knurling and the dip bar handle spacing is a bit awkward
4. USAGE & FEEL
In terms of usage, the upgrades from the original model make a dramatic difference, especially the weight stack and increased number of pin holes for the J hooks and safety arms. I'm a huge fan of pin lifts and Anderson lifts for building insane dummy strength, and having an abundance of pin holes available on your rack means you can make small adjustments in terms of range of motion on your pin lifts, which not only makes progressive range of motion training a very viable training method for you, but it also means you can take the pin version of any lift and get 4 or 5 different distinct variations out of that same movement by training it at multiple different levels.
The importance of this upgrade simply cannot be overstated, as it also allows you to lock in a perfect setup in terms of unracking heavy squats and presses, without having to set things up too low and waste precious energy, or too high and risk an unsafe unrack. Further, this also allows you to set the safety arms to the perfect height as well so that you can push your sets to the absolute limit and not have to worry about the safeties being too high (and potentially interfering with the set) or too low (and potentially causing you to get hurt in the event of a miss). So this is a massive upgrade to the unit.
The cable system is very smooth, and the side locking pins for attachments are a great touch as well. The rack itself offers a lot of versatility for various strength training exercises. However, the short 20" safety arms can become a concern when pushing heavy sets under maximal effort, as they slightly reduce confidence in bailing out of lifts safely.
Additionally, the dual 170lbs built-in weight stacks (2:1 cable-pulley ratio) do not provide sufficient resistance for stronger lifters on big movements, such as lat pulldowns or cable rows. On my first usage with the rack I was able to max out both stacks at the same time for something like 10-15 reps on both of these movements, so the only way for me to grow here is to add more reps.
Maxing out both stacks on rows
Same on pulldowns
The stacks are awesome for unilateral stuff and more isolated movements like curls, pushdowns, lateral raises, etc. but they just don't quite get heavy enough for stronger dudes to be able to push things to the limit on heavy rows and pulldowns. Adding a mini-loading horn add-on would be a great solution for this as then you could stack a few extra 45's on there on top of the built-in weight stack when you need more weight.
With all that in mind, the F22 Pro gets a solid 1.5/2 for usage.
Usage Score: 1.5/2.0
Cables feel really good — as good as any commercial grade rack
Seamless versatility encourages exercise variety (great for conjugate-style lifters!)
A plethora of pin holes for the J hooks and safety arms dramatically improves usage safety as well as movement versatility for pin lifts
Docked half a point because the built-in weight stacks on the cable machine just don't get quite heavy enough for stronger guys to really push rows and pulldowns to the limit
5. VALUE
The F22 Pro is a powerful, multi-functional, feature-rich upgrade that successfully addresses most of the original F22’s limitations. Its improved adjustability, built-in weight stacks for the cable system, and premium construction make it a top contender in the home gym space. The convenience of the built-in weight stack alone adds serious value to the unit as compared to its predecessor.
At the time of this review, the F22 Pro retails for $1,999, and that includes all the attachments discussed in this article. So it isn't cheap, but it is a 4-in-1 unit in a relatively compact footprint, and the fact that it competes with higher-end racks on multiple levels, ones that cost significantly more, makes it an incredibly attractive buy.
With a few minor improvements—such as a way to load more weight onto the built-in stacks, slightly longer safety arms, and knurled pull-up handles—the F22 Pro would be near flawless. In spite of these minor flaw it earns it 2 out 2 for value.
Value Score: 2.0/2.0
Fantastic price for a heavy duty 4-in-1, full-featured rack
Beats many competitors (and higher end racks) in bang for your buck
All attachments included
Just a few minor flaws that, if addressed, would make this package pretty unbeatable
FINAL THOUGHTS & RATING
Based on the Enkiri Elite Fitness Equipment Rating System, the Major Fitness F22 Pro scores as follows:
Assembly Process: 2.0/2.0
Build Quality: 2.0/2.0
Features: 1.5/2.0
Usage: 1.5/2.0
Value: 2.0/2.0
FINAL SCORE: 9.0/10
The Major Fitness F22 Pro is the real deal. It keeps everything that worked in the original F22, addresses several small issues, and adds enough meaningful upgrades to justify the “Pro” label. Whether you’re building your first serious home gym or looking to upgrade without breaking the bank, this rack deserves your attention. Don’t sleep on this upgrade.
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