How to Build Your Own Gym Rig: Components Guide Australia (2026)
How to Build Your Own Gym Rig: Components Guide Australia (2026)
The Short Answer
A gym rig is built from three kinds of part: uprights (the vertical posts), the bars that join them (crossbeams and pull-up bars), and the attachments that hang off them (J-hooks, safeties, dip bars, landmines and more). VERVE rig uprights are 75 x 75mm, 3mm thick steel with Westside hole spacing, and come in 2.3m, 2.75m and 3.5m heights from $225 each. They also bolt onto a VERVE Zen Power Rack, Satori rack or 2023-onwards Commercial Half Rack, so you can start with a rack you already own and grow it into a rig. J-hooks and safeties are sold separately, so budget for them from day one.
Specs from the VERVE product pages, November 2026. Prices on this page update automatically.
Rig or rack: which do you need?
A power rack is a self-contained cage for one lifter. A rig is a run of uprights joined into bays, so several people can train at once and you can hang ropes, rings and bands from the crossbeams. Rigs suit commercial gyms, PT studios, school gyms and large garages. For a single lifter in a standard garage, a rack is usually the simpler buy; see our racks and rigs attachments guide for what fits each.
The VERVE system lets you do both. The uprights, crossbeams and attachments share one standard, so a rack you buy today can be extended into a rig later without replacing anything.
The components, and what each one costs
Uprights
Every VERVE rig upright is 75 x 75mm box section in 3mm steel, double powder coated, with laser-cut Westside holes. Pick the height to suit your ceiling, leaving room above the top bar for pull-ups and muscle-ups.
| Upright | Best for | Price each |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3m | Garages and rooms with standard ceilings | $225 |
| 2.75m | Most commercial gyms and studios | $255 |
| 3.5m | High-ceiling spaces where ropes and rings hang from the top | $265 |
Crossbeams and pull-up bars
Crossbeams are boxed 75 x 75 x 3mm steel with laser-cut holes along their length for bolting on accessories, hanging ropes and rings, and anchoring bands. Pull-up bars join uprights and give you a clear bar to hang from. Both include mounting hardware.
| Part | Length | Notes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossbeam | 510mm | Short span, for depth between front and back uprights | $89 |
| Crossbeam | 1080mm | Standard bay width | $129 |
| Crossbeam | 1800mm | Wide bay, room for ropes or rings | $239 |
| Pull-up bar | 510mm | 28mm bar | $59 |
| Pull-up bar | 1080mm | 34mm bar, no knurling | $119 |
| Pull-up bar | 1510mm | 34mm bar | $169 |
| Pull-up bar | 1800mm | 28mm bar | $199 |
Bar thickness is worth a look: the 510mm and 1800mm bars are 28mm, close to an Olympic barbell grip, while the 1080mm and 1510mm bars are a thicker 34mm, which is harder on grip.
Attachments
These attachments are listed on their product pages as fitting VERVE rig uprights. None of them come with the uprights.
- Roller J-Hooks ($179 a pair): where the barbell sits. Built for 75 x 75 x 3mm uprights with an 18mm hole.
- Safety Spotter Arms ($299): 600mm boxed 3mm steel arms with an upward swing lock and a lock pin, for squats and presses.
- Safety Strap System ($249): 90cm straps, a quieter alternative to steel safeties.
- Monolift V2 ($429 a pair): lets you squat and bench without walking the bar out, tested to 380kg.
- Dip Attachment ($239): flip-down dip station in 6mm plate and 3mm tube.
- Landmine Attachment ($99): for rotational work, single-arm rows and presses.
- Double Wall Ball Target ($229) and Squat Peg Attachment ($145), both listed for VERVE racks and rigs.
The full list is on the Build My Own Rig collection.
Two ways to build
Extend a rack you already own
If you have a VERVE Zen Power Rack, Satori rack or 2023-onwards Commercial Half Rack, the cheapest way to a rig is to add to it. The Extension Kit for VERVE Power Racks ($599) adds two 2300mm uprights and four 520mm crossbeams with fasteners. It is designed for the Zen and also fits Satori racks and Commercial Half Racks that have the greater-than symbol laser cut on the uprights. Beyond that, add uprights and crossbeams one bay at a time.
Start a rig from scratch
For a new commercial floor, plan the number of bays first, then work out the parts list:
- Count the stations you need at peak time. One bay per one or two lifters is a sensible rule.
- Choose an upright height from your ceiling height, allowing headroom above the top bar.
- Choose bay widths. 1080mm suits a barbell station; 1800mm leaves room to hang ropes or rings.
- Add one pair of J-hooks and one pair of safeties per barbell station, then attachments.
- Decide freestanding or wall-mounted. How a rig is fixed to your floor or wall depends on the building, so send the VERVE team your floor plan before you order.
Buying mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting J-hooks and safeties. Uprights and bars alone will not hold a barbell. Price these in per station.
- Mixing systems. VERVE's crossbeam pages note that other brands' 3 x 3 inch accessories may fit but are not guaranteed. Hole size and spacing vary between brands, so stay with one system or confirm the fit first.
- Buying the tallest uprights by default. Measure the ceiling, then leave room for a head above the pull-up bar.
- Skipping the plan. A rig is a long-term layout decision. Ten minutes on a floor plan saves a second order and a second delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What parts do I need to build a gym rig?
Can I add rig parts to my existing power rack?
What height rig uprights should I buy?
What is Westside hole spacing?
Will other brands' attachments fit VERVE rig uprights?
Your next steps
Measure the ceiling, count the stations you need, and decide whether you are extending a rack or starting fresh. Send VERVE your floor plan and we will put together the parts list, J-hooks and safeties included.
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