The StackTrax Fitness system is a compact home gym set up.
It’s made of three mounting “trax” stacked on top of each other at different heights.
All of this can be done on ONE wall stud so it’s a space saver to say the least.
You can add different attachments to these trax for a wide variety of exercises.
If you don’t have a lot of space and are looking for ideas for a small home gym, this is one to look into.
Let’s check it out!
Unboxing
All the parts came bubble wrapped and separated by cardboard pieces.
It comes with an installation manual that shows you how to mount the trax to the wall and how to use the StackTrax system.
I’ll be showing you the installation process later on in this post.
It’s really simple when you use a stud finder that you can buy at any hardware store.
Here’s the whole StackTrax Complete System.
- (1) Multi-bar with detachable handles
- (3) Mounting trax
- (2) Locking pins
- (1) Handle anchor (used to attach suspension trainers or bands)
- Installation hardware (includes six 3″ lag bolts, six washers, and one drill bit)
Specs
- Multi-bar: 17″ long from wall, 31″ long handle bar, weighs 9 lbs
- Mounting trax: 6″ long, 1″ deep, 2.75″ wide
- Handle anchor: 2.5″ tall, 1″ deep
Parts
Mounting Trax
Here’s what the three mounting trax look like from the top.
The holes at the top and bottom are for the lag screws to anchor them down to the wall.
The middle rectangular space is where your attachments go in (multi-grip bar and anchor handle).
The bottom of the mounting trax is flat so that it sits flush against the wall.
The side has a couple of holes.
This is where the locking pins go.
The locking pins secure the attachments to the mounting trax.
Locking Pins
The locking pins are two pieces of metal that lock attachments into the mounting trax.
After you insert an attachment through the center rectangle, insert the locking pins from the side all the way through.
The pic above shows you how it looks without attachments.
Multi-bar Attachment
The multi-bar fitting is the biggest part of the whole StackTrax Fitness system.
It sticks out 31″ from the wall.
From the side you can see one end is angled.
The angled end goes into the mounting trax so the bar can be angled up or down.
This end goes into the mounting trax.
The U-shaped indentations at the top and bottom is where the locking pins go through.
On the other end there’s two cylinders with holes on them.
This is where the multi-bar handles lock in place.
The handles have rubber on one end and locking pins on the other.
I like the rubberized grip on them.
They feel comfortable and when I pull on them they don’t slip off the handle so it feels very secure.
The other end of the handle has a set of pins that you push down and insert to the multi-bar.
Push them down and push the handles in until the pins lock in place.
Once locked in place, they look like this and the multi-bar is complete.
Here’s what the multi-bar looks like when it’s connected to the mounting trax.
Handle Anchor
The handle anchor is another fitting that goes into the mounting trax.
This one is used to attach resistance bands, suspension trainers, straps, or anything with a carabiner.
Here’s how it sits inside the mounting trax.
And just like the multi-bar, you insert the locking pin through it to lock it in place.
Now that you know what all the parts look like and how they’re supposed to fit into each, let’s install this puppy.
StackTrax Installation
Tools Needed
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
StackTrax provided all the hardware.
Six 3″ lag bolts with washers and a 17mm drill bit.
I like that they included the drill bit because this makes it WAY easier to screw the lag bolts into the wall stud versus doing it manually.
How To Find Wall Studs
Installing the StackTrax Fitness system might seem intimidating if you’re not handy but it’s really easy.
Watch the video below from 0:45 to 1:28 so you can learn how to find the edges and center of a wall stud.
Pre-drill
After finding the center of the wall stud it’s time to pre-drill.
Place the mounting trax centered on the wall stud and mark the center of each mounting hole with a pencil.
Grab your power drill and insert the 5/16″ drill bit into it.
Now drill a hole through your pencil marks.
Repeat again for the other two mounting trax.
Secure Mounting Trax To Wall
Switch to the 17mm drill bit.
Place the mounting trax against the wall with a lag bolt and washer on each hole.
Screw the lag bolts all the wall until you can’t any more.
And here’s my finished set up.
As you can see I don’t have much room left on my wall, but this shows you that you don’t need a lot of space with the StackTrax Fitness system.
Adding Accessories to the Mounting Trax
Now that the install is done, it’s time to add accessories to the mounts.
The way they designed this is genius.
Insert the multi-bar into the center rectangle of the mounting trax.
Then slide the locking pin through the side holes of the mount (doesn’t matter which side).
Here’s what it looks like from one side.
And here’s the other side.
With your weight on the pull up bar, there’s nowhere for the locking pin to go.
To remove the pull up bar just hold on to it and pull the pin out.
And of course, the pull up bar can be moved to any mounting trax.
Here you see it in the middle mount angled downward.
And here it is on the bottom mounting trax.
The handle anchor accessory attaches to the mounting trax the same way as the pull up bar.
Place the handle anchor in the middle of the mount and insert the locking pin all the way through.
Now you can attach anything that has a carabiner or stick resistance bands through it.
Other StackTrax Fitness Accessories
Rope Drum
The Ropeflex Drum set can be attached to any mounting trax.
It’s an endless rope that gives up to 200 lbs of resistance.
Bodyweight Bar
The bodyweight bar is a suspension trainer.
You can attach it to the multi-bar or to a handle anchor.
The bar is 36″ long and is connected to a 12 foot adjustable strap.
Resistance Bands Set
I already own resistance bands but StackTrax has a complete bands kit that ranges from 10 lbs – 90 lbs.
The kit comes with handles, ankle cuffs, and a storage bag.
Wall Mounted Landmine
I got the landmine attachment cause I feel it’ll be a great addition for leg day.
It looks like a regular landmine but it has a special adapter at the end that fits to the wall mounts.
Here’s a closer look at the adapter.
And of course it came with a locking pin to secure it in place.
To install the landmine I just insert it into the mounting trax.
Then insert the locking pin all the way through from either side.
And that’s all there’s to it.
All StackTrax attachments including this one have a 300 lbs weight capacity.
Then I insert any of my olympic barbells, it won’t work with standard sized barbells.
Throw on a bumper plate and I’m ready to rock n’ roll.
And just like my PRx performance wall mounted landmine, StackTrax’s has 180 degrees of horizontal range and 180 degrees vertically.
So I can do any landmine exercise like I show you in the video above.
Dip Bar Attachment
StackTrack Fitness has hinted about a dip bar attachment coming in the near future.
A dip bar is a great idea because it’s hard to do chest dips with the current bar.
Crazy how much variety three mounts on a wall stud can give you.
If I happen to get my hands on one, I’ll update this section.
StackTrax Versatility
Aside from the attachments available at the StackTrax website, you can also use some of the ones you already own.
Here are some that I use…
Suspension Trainers
Right on the bottom of the StackTrax multi-grip bar, there’s two slots to hook up a carabiner.
I hang my Recoil S2 suspension trainer from there for some bodyweight stuff.
Pulley System
Another accessory that fits well under the multi-bar is a pulley system.
Just like with the suspension trainer, I just hook the carabiner on there and it’s ready to go.
I have resistance tubes with carabiners that I can clip on there too.
Anything with a carabiner is fair game.
Kensui Swissies
The Multi-bar’s straight handle is good for pull ups and chin ups but I also like neutral grip pull ups.
So for neutral grip pull-ups I add the Kensui Swissies to the Multi-bar.
These just hook on to the top of the bar and I can change the width of the handles to whatever feels good.
Angles90 Grips
Or if I feel like using rotating handles, I wrap my Angles90 grips around the bar.
Hanging Abs Straps
For those days when I want to hit my lower abs with leg raises but don’t feel like holding on to the bar, I slide my hanging ab straps right on the handles.
Gymnastics Rings
Gymnastic rings can also be hung easily from the multi-bar.
Slide the straps on to the handles and I’m ready to roll.
Inertia Wave
I like a good metabolic conditioning workout so I attach my Inertia Wave bands to the StackTrax.
For this set up, I bring the Multi-bar down to the middle mounting trax.
Resistance Bands
I can wrap resistance bands around the pull up bar.
Insert them through the handle anchor.
Tie them to the handle anchor.
Or clip them with carabiners.
StackTrax Alternatives
An alternative to StackTrax is the Pullup and Dip outdoor bar.
It’s a portable bar that I attach to posts or trees and converts from a pull up bar to a dip bar in a matter of seconds.
Just like with StackTrax, I can attach rings, bands, pulleys, and move it up and down to set it at different heights.
What I Like About StackTrax Fitness
- Space saving: Lack of space is no longer an excuse, if you have ONE wall stud you have a gym
- Versatile: You can do many exercises at different angles with many accessories
- Easy to modify: Moving accessories around and attaching others takes a few seconds
- Quality: All its pieces are built out of solid metal
Recommended Improvements
Something StackTrax should work on is giving people different mounting options.
Although not difficult, not everyone is handy enough to accurately drill holes into a wall stud.
After speaking with the StackTrax founders, they are working on creating a station that requires no drilling.
I’d also like if there was a way to add a small level to the mounting trax that would make sure they are centered vertically.
StackTrax Fitness Coupon Code
If you’ve read up to this point and would like to give StackTrax Fitness a shot, I have good news for you.
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They’ve agreed to give my readers a whopping 20% discount off the StackTrax Starter Kit.
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StackTrax Fitness Review
I’ve always been a fan of wall mounted gym equipment because it saves a lot of space.
StackTrax Fitness took this to another level by designing a whole gym on ONE wall stud!
I like the quality, how easy it is to modify, and the variety of exercises that can be done in a tiny space.
With the potential to add a bunch of accessories to this set up, this is a minimalist’s dream come true.
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