Help choosing rack: yup another one of those

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. I know this is a basic question but I’m trying to decide between a rogue SML-2, R3 24” depth, and R3 30” depth. I’ve got 8 feet of depth on my platform between the walls. I do deadlift, squat, bench, OHP and a few CrossFit moves and occasionally Olympic lift. I want to maximize free space to move but also want safety. I know the full cage is more safe, but the squat stands will give more open space (when spotter arms are off).

My question is this: in order to bench, what is the minimum distance from the back uprights to the back wall?

Thanks in advance for the thoughts and help! to back wall? Help choose rack/stands. I know this is a basic question but I’m trying to decide between a rogue SML-2, R3 24” depth, and R3 30” depth. I’ve got 8 feet of depth on my platform between the walls. I do deadlift, squat, bench, OHP and a few CrossFit moves and occasionally Olympic lift. I want to maximize free space to move but also want safety. I know the full cage is more safe, but the squat stands will give more open space (when spotter arms are off).

What do?

Thanks in advance for the thoughts and help!

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If your uprights are 3” depth and you are using 450mm plates, my math says you’ll need at least 4-7/8” from the back uprights to the back wall. I recommend the full rack for extra safety. I have the R3 24” and no regrets. The rack and the 2x3 attachments cost less. Over it time, I added monolift attachment and strap safeties which are great for benching alone. It seems like the R3 24” will have a smaller footprint than the stands. It will leave you plenty of room on the platform for deadlift. I can’t say for Olympic lifts. Have you considered the fold back wall mount Rogue R3-W plus spotter arms which could give you most of your platform for Olympic lifts and the same level of safety as the stands?