Eleiko Introduces Prestera

Eleiko introduces Prestera, a new rack series that takes a lifting first approach considering all aspects of the user experience to give athletes greater control, improved safety, and better support in their training. Designed with input from leading coaches and athletes, Prestera better adapts to the needs of today’s strength training community.

Rooted in our six-decade heritage in professional lifting, Prestera features optimized geometry aligned with IPF specifications and a scalable design and conscious material choices to provide a less-is-more approach to lifting — all without sacrificing longevity and durability. With Prestera, our durable design emphasis is complemented by efforts to reduce environmental impact in packing and transport as part of our sustainability initiatives and vision for a stronger world.

“Eleiko is focused on improving training and developing the world’s best strength products, helping people achieve better performance in sports and life,” said Erik Blomberg, CEO at Eleiko. “In developing Prestera we took our inspiration from athletes, they rely on precise execution and outcomes are often decided by the smallest of margins. Prestera, performance in Swedish, has the precision of elite athletes in mind, providing lifters with ultimate control and better performance.”

Sweden’s heritage in industrial design is evident with Prestera’s approachable, clean aesthetic — ensuring there is nothing to get in the way of the lift. The 70x70 uprights, made of 3 mm steel, and precise spacing supports both the bench press and squats, allowing for less rack interference from the outside and more room for lifters inside the frame, without compromising load capacity.

“Racks today are often excessively bulky, with heavy construction and wide tubing that can get in the way of the lifter. While many simply pursue a bigger is better approach, we relied on our expertise in professional strength sports, testing and evaluating a wide range of configurations when developing Prestera to determine which setup best supported barbell lifts while delivering uncompromised strength and durability and keeping the total construction weight lower,” said Björn Welde, Product Development Manager at Eleiko.

Prestera is highly adaptable and can be outfitted to suit specific training or facility needs. Choose from a Half Rack, Double Half Rack or Power Rack frame and customize it with a range of barbell, fitness, and storage attachments, all thoughtfully designed to maximize placement possibilities and usable rack space. Stainless steel options upgrade the performance with more precise height adjustments, smooth attachment operation and electrolytic etched numbering to maintain steel integrity.