This week in review I’m giving you my first look at REP Fitness’ new Altitude Power Rack and trying to answer the big question: is this actually a “budget” rack that makes sense in 2026, or is it just too dang costly for what you’re getting? I walk through what stands out right away—how it’s laid out, what it comes with, and why REP is clearly aiming this at the lifter who wants one rack to anchor the whole home gym. The Altitude is positioned as a versatile, all-in-one setup with a 6-post layout and a solid baseline feature set—numbered uprights, multi-grip pull-up, safeties, J-cups, and storage. The real selling point is the ecosystem: start with the rack and expand later with things like an integrated cable system or even a Smith-style attachment without adding another huge machine footprint. My takeaway from this first look is simple: the modular idea is legit, but the value comes down to price and what attachments you actually plan to use—because “budget” only counts if the final build doesn’t run away from you.