Abstract: A weight lifting rack (10) for supporting weights used in the performance of weight lifting exercises and for facilitating the safe performance of weight lifting exercises. The weight lifting rack (10) comprises a base (14) defining a platform for performing lifting exercises and a frame (12) mounted on and supported by the base (14). The frame includes first and second selectively spaced side portions (20 and 22) each of which is mounted on the base (14). The side portions (20 and 22) each includes a first vertical support member (26, 38) and a second vertical support member (28, 40), with each of the support members being provided with a plurality of holes (56) disposed along at least a portion of their lengths. The rack (10) further comprises at least one weight support hook (80) operatively associated with each side portion (20,22) of the frame (12) for releasably engaging and supporting the weights (16) and for catching such weights (16) should the lifter lose control of the weights or become tired.