Rank #4 in Power Racks
Synergee Open Trap Cage
by Synergee
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The Synergee Open Trap is the half-rack alternative for lifters with low ceilings or who prefer an open back for landmine and rack-pull setups. 1000 lb capacity, 2x2 frame, includes safety arms and J-hooks. Where it stands out: the open-back design lets you do barbell rows and rack pulls inside the rack without the rear uprights getting in the way. Where it loses ground vs. a full cage: less plate storage real estate and slightly more flex on heavy bench attempts. Sweet spot for someone with 7-foot ceilings who can't fit a full Rogue R-4.
Available direct from
Synergee Fitness
$549
Strengths
- ↑Open-Back Design Suits
- ↑1000 Lb Capacity
- ↑Lower Height Profile
Weaknesses
- ↓Freight Shipping Only
- ↓Less Plate Storage
Buyer sentiment
Based on 25 user mentionsBuyers praise Open-Back Design Suits and 1000 Lb Capacity. Some flag Freight Shipping Only.
Verdict: The rack built for 7-foot ceilings and open-back training — the right answer for a low-ceiling basement gym under 405 lb squat.
Specs that matter
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Frame | 2x2-in steel, 1,000 lb rated |
| Height | ~82 in |
| Hole spacing | 2 in (no Westside) |
| Footprint | ~48 x 48 in |
| Included | J-hooks, safety arms, pull-up bar |
| Price | $549 |
What you get
- Solves low ceilings — 82" fits under garage tracks and 7-ft basements
- Open-back geometry — clean trap-bar deadlifts, landmine, rack pulls
- Basics included — J-hooks, safety arms, pull-up bar
What you give up
- 2x2 flex — noticeable above 405 lb vs 3x3 Rogue/REP frames
- Thin accessory ecosystem — limited attachments; freight shipping only
Buy it if you have a 7-ft ceiling, want the open back, and squat under 405 lb. Skip it if you project 500+ lb or want a Westside bench pattern (look at Titan T-3 or REP PR-4000).
NSCA residential-rack guidance specifies minimum 11-gauge steel under 1,000 lb load; the cage meets spec on a 2x2 form, the lower bound of acceptable rigidity.
Full specs
- Frame
- 2x2 inch steel
- Capacity
- 1000 lb
- Hole Spacing
- 2 in
- Style
- Open-back half rack
- Height
- 82 in
- Includes
- Safety arms, J-hooks, pull-up bar
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