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The rest where every lift starts

J-Hooks

J-Hooks

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Protects the knurling on your barbell
Rated for 700 kg per pair
Change height between sets – no tools needed
Both uprights covered – supplied as a pair
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Description

The rest every set begins on

J-Hooks – known in the scene as J cups – are the point where every lift starts and ends. You rack out, you rack in, a hundred times a day in a busy box. Sitting in the cradle is a plastic rest: your barbell lands on plastic instead of bare steel. The knurling stays intact, and racking the bar sounds a lot less like a workshop.

Height comes from the row of holes in the upright, in a 5 cm pattern – low for squats, higher for bench and overhead press. Slot the hook in, the horizontal pin at the top secures it, carry on. That is something you do between two sets, without hunting for tools first.

Standard or Professional – the difference sits on the upright

Both versions do the same job, they just sit differently. The Standard rests flat against one face of the upright with a continuous 220 mm back plate. The Professional instead has a bracket that wraps around the post, so it bears on several faces rather than just the front one. On top of that, the Professional gets a heavier plastic rest that is bolted on rather than dropped in. On paper both are far beyond anything that ends up on the bar – the Professional simply spreads the load over more surface.

They are built for our A-Line: 75 x 75 mm profile, 17 mm holes, 5 cm spacing – Squat Stands, Power Racks and Rigs from the series. They do not go on the Swiss Line upright with its 80 x 80 mm – for that you need the Swiss Line J-Hooks. Black powder-coated steel, and every variant ships as two pieces.

A-Line Profil – 75x75mm modulares Rack-System

A-Line – Dein Gym, dein System.

Dieses Produkt ist Teil der A-Line – gebaut, um mit dir zu wachsen. Starte klein, erweitere jederzeit. Ein System, alle Möglichkeiten.

Technical Specifications

Variants Standard, Professional
Material Steel, powder-coated
Colour Black
Mounting slot in, no tools
Load rating 700 kg per pair (350 kg per J-hook)
Compatibility A-Line Squat Stands, Power Racks, Rigs
Scope of delivery 1 pair (2 pieces) per variant

Standard or Professional – which build suits you?

Criterion Standard Professional
How it sits on the upright back plate, flat against one face bracket, wraps around the post
Plastic rest dropped in heavier, bolted on
Adjusting height move in the 5 cm pattern move in the 5 cm pattern
Typically for home gym, single stations stations in constant use
Scope of delivery 1 pair 1 pair

For most setups the Standard is enough: flat back plate, plastic rest, moved without tools. Take the Professional when a station runs all day and you want the wrap-around bracket plus the bolted-on rest. If you often line up loaded barbells sideways, have a look at the Roller J-Hooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which one should I take – Standard or Professional?
The difference is how the hook sits on the upright: the Standard rests flat against one face of the post with a back plate, while the Professional wraps around it with a bracket and therefore bears on several faces. Plus the heavier, bolted-on rest. For a home gym or a station that runs a few times a week, the Standard is the sensible call. If your rack gets used daily by several athletes, the Professional is the sturdier build.
Will the J-Hooks fit my rack?
Anything from the A-Line: Squat Stands, Racks and Rigs. The profile there measures 75 x 75 mm, the holes 17 mm, the spacing 5 cm. If your rack comes from another manufacturer, we need two figures – profile width and hole diameter. Send them over and we will tell you whether it fits. If you have a Swiss Line with an 80 x 80 mm upright, the way to go is the Swiss Line J-Hooks.
How much weight do the J-Hooks take?
**700 kg per pair**, so 350 kg per hook. That figure comes from our own design calculation on the 3D model: a single hook carries roughly 1,000 kg before the steel starts to yield, and the 350 kg is what remains once the safety factor is applied. In plain terms: whatever you get onto the bar is not the limiting factor. One honest note – this is a calculation, not a certified load test. And a chain is only as strong as its weakest link: on very heavy setups it is your rack, not the hook, that sets the ceiling.
How is the hook secured on the upright?
By a horizontal 14 mm locking pin. It holds the hook in the hole and stops it lifting out when you unrack. It does not carry the actual load – that goes straight into the profile through the bearing surface.
Will the hook scratch my barbell?
No, that is what the plastic rest is there for. Your bar never touches bare steel when you rack in and out, so neither the finish nor the knurling suffers. On the Professional this rest is heavier and bolted on.
Do I get a pair or a single piece?
Two pieces always go out, one per upright. That applies to both variants – we do not sell them singly.
What is the difference to the Roller J-Hooks?
The cradle. The Roller J-Hooks have rollers in there, so you can slide a loaded barbell sideways into position without lifting it. These J-Hooks have a fixed plastic rest – the classic solution, and exactly right for the vast majority of stations. Both sit in the same profile, so you can switch any time.

Customer reviews

Most stations in our box run the Standard J-Hooks, and they have done their job for years without any drama. The Professional ones are on the stations where somebody is racking in and out from morning to night. What you actually notice day to day is the plastic rest – our bars still look decent after all this time.

Felix, Founder cross equip
Felix, Founder cross equip

Further information

Additional informations
Brand
cross equip
Weight
5.0 kg
Shipping & Delivery

Our parcel delivery partners:

Small and lightweight parcels are delivered by Swiss Post. We ship larger and heavier parcels via DPD.

Our shipping partner

For larger shipments that need to be transported by truck on pallets, our shipping partner Christian Rüedi AG ensures on-time and damage-free delivery.

We offer reliable and fast shipping so you receive your order as quickly as possible.

  • Delivery times: Our standard delivery times are usually 2–3 business days.
  • Shipping costs: Shipping costs vary depending on the order quantity and delivery address. These are clearly and transparently displayed at checkout.
  • Tracking: After your order has been shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email, which you can use to check the status of your delivery online at any time. Delivery areas: We deliver exclusively to Switzerland.
  • Returns and exchanges: If you are not satisfied with your order, we offer a hassle-free return and exchange policy. Please read our return policy for more information.
  • Our customer service team is happy to assist you with any questions or special requests.