Hey all, sorry for the reupload, but seems about half of you weren't able to access the video. I need all the views I can get so I can buy a shirt that actually fits. Thanks for understanding.
Yay the video works!!!!!!!!! Go Brandon!!!! A very fair and balanced review! The sorinex and rogue lever arms are also heavy and difficult for many people to move haha
Thank you for the detailed review! It seems that the plate storage is blocking the loading pins for the lay pull down. How easy it is to load the lat pull down?
Hey just watched this video. Looking at getting the pr5000 for my own home gym set up. I saw in the comments you were waiting on trolley arms from rogue. Could you do a short Rogue to Rep review on those when you get them in?
If the side mounted globe pullup bar mounted in front onto a crossmember would be an interference (and likely I imagine it would). I think then I might opt for the Sorinex Cliff Hanger Handles instead. Have you ever contemplated these for either of your racks?
Hey Brandon, how has the clear coat held up for you now a couple years later? Would you still recommend this color option or did it start to show more wear after more usage?
Hi Brandon! Nice review & was thinking about combining the ROGUE RM-3 with TITAN 24-in Extension, but afraid that the holes wouldn't line up; what do you (or anyone) think? Thanks!
Why will REP not allow pre-orders? I want to order the PR-5000 93” in stainless steel with quite a few add ons. I know it’s not currently in stock, but I would like to be able to put all the items together and pay one shipping cost when they are all ready instead of paying multiple shipping costs by piecing my rack together like I’m rummaging thru a salvage yard. I’ve emailed and called them and I don’t think they understand how much more shipping could be if I have to make 7-8 purchases to piece together 1 rack!
Thanks for the review! This really helped me decide on the rack I was going to get. I would probably come to the same conclusion you had about the iso arms. If you are trying to get them outta there let me know they sold out instantly the other day. I really do like the lat/row configuration and was a big factor in the decision. Thanks again, keep it up!
I got a PR5000V2 this summer in large part because of the lat pull-down. The final decision was because it was roughly $1500 cheaper to my door and in less time with the delays Rogue had on the RM6 this summer. I also have the globe pull-up bar, and have been a fan but I think that’s just a personal preference. I find it easier to do hanging ab work than with a traditional bar. If you did want to have that flush front look, you could order an extra 41” cross member and then mount the “side-mount” globe. Overall, though I agree with the review and appreciate the openness about the rack and it’s shortcomings. I really enjoy the rack for my regular use, but have found some of the accessories to be not quite as high quality. The feedback on the jammer arms has convinced me to go with another brand if I ever decide to get a pair as well.
I think if I could do the pull up over again I'd get the arched one. Good call on that 41" crossmember. REP seems to do theirs like sorinex (which I get for ease of manufacturing) but I do like how Rogue specifically has top crossmembers that sit flush with the uprights, just a cleaner look IMO. Great rack though as all my gripes are likely things that no one else would ever care about lol.
Thx for the overview. Very happy with my PR-4000. Can live without the gigantic hardware, numbered holes and the logo name plate. For my purpose the functionality is the same at a lower price. Plus it was in stock. Also this sucker is sturdy as hell as a 4 post 30” without bolting down and just the lat/row attachment.
An excellent video, as always from Brandon! As a French, and more globally a European, every time I see such a setup I am very jealous of the strength stuff available in the USA. In Europe, not only it is more expensive, but also the offer is VERY MUCH lower that the one you have in the US. People like you or Coop would become crazy is you had to cope with this 😭. In the upper segment, we solely have rogue (at 1.5/2x the price that the Americans pay, i.e. overpriced) or ATX (German company, more or less an equivalent of REP). I can't wait for REP to finally come to Europe! Happy lifting to all of you 💪
Hey Brandon, I didn't fully understand your concern with the REP header, holes in the back, interfering with the lat pulldown attachment. Could you please explain that in" PowerRacks for Dummies" terms.
ah not necessarily with the lat pull down, but attachments in general. Lets say I wanted to mount something vertically on the name plate, you only have access from the back, which renders them useless IMO.
Hey great review! I've watched it at least twice now. I am considering Rep rack solely for the cable attachment and was wondering if it is possible to attach it to the Rogue rack with no issues. My greatest concern is the bottom crossmember not fitting in the Rogue rack. Thanks boss!
@@BasementBrandon I’ve only ever squatted in my 24, so I’m used to it and not claustrophobic at all. It’s too bad they discontinued the X2. With the welded cross members, it was one of their sturdiest racks, and the shorty came in at 78”, perfect for the basement dwellers. Good thing I got all the attachments I think I’ll ever need!!
Any ideas if the Rogue Leg Rollers would work on the PR5000? I saw the other video you made about the Rogue leg rollers and how sturdy the attachment was compared to the REP pins.
I have no first hand experience, but Rep’s quality seems pretty solid. I just lean toward supporting “Made in the USA”. That said, I really wish Rogue would make a similar plate loaded lat pull down option. I’m not a fan of the Slinger in any form.
Hey man, on a rack with 16 inch crossmembers for the storage section. If all your plates were 450mm diameter bumper plates, would the plates hit each other when you were racking the bar for a squat? Hope my question makes sense. If I don’t need 24 inches, I’d rather decrease the footprint but I noticed your weights were actual iron and not just bumper plates. Thanks!
The main reason I won’t ever get a Rep rack is they won’t let me build one and order it like Rogue does. I’m not going to try to play the game of trying to fight with everyone else and scramble just to get a rack. It’s a good video though thank you Brandon as always for going over all of the details, it’s much appreciated and I trust what you have to say. Will always support the channel.
This is the main thing driving me away from them. I feel like I have mere moments to make decisions whenever something becomes available. Let me pick my color and options man! And then you get some of what you need, but other items aren't in stock. I'm so tired of watching their page fo updates. And it's items like safeties that won't be in stock at all, haha! I'll wait, but let me get that full order in, haha!
@@persistentconsistency Yep, I’d rather pay a bit more if it means I get to pick the rack the way I want. It’s the center piece of my gym and I don’t wanna settle if I have the choice with my dollar.
@@kozmo7 And now, having watched a few more of Brandon's videos, I've realized how easy it is to use some Rep attachments in place of the overly-expensive Rogue versions (J cups, flip down safeties, spotter arms, dip attachment). Switched gears and am 100% going with a Rogue rack. These youtube videos and home gym websites (garage-gyms site has been invaluable!) are a godsend.
Love what you've done with the REP (converting it to a half rack on INSTA). Agree, that I wish they were 3# vs 2.95X2.95. Great deal for what you get and most "single pin" attachments are gong to mesh up well. Thanks for the honest and detailed review. As you know I'm putting together a Sorinex at my workplace gym with Jammer Arms (Super heavy). How was your experience with the REP Arms? Are they easy to adjust (up/down), or heavy and a pain in the A** to move?
Hi Brandon. I am in the market for an upgrade to my budget power rack and am stuck trying to choose between the Rep 5000 and the Rogue RM3. I only do the basic compound lifts, squats, deadlifts, bench press, standing press, and barbell rows. I plan to purchase few if any attachments other than the stabilizing front feet that both companies offer. You have reviewed / owned both. If you had to choose, which one would you go with if the difference in price is not an issue. Also, your channel is one of the few subscriptions I have not cancelled since your reviews and other information are genuine and professional.
So this probably won't help you much... but, if it were ME, I'd go with the Rogue set up. I personally find their ecosystem to just be better in general. However, for most people, given what you laid out, I'd say the REP would be the better choice as it's likely a few hundred cheaper.
@@BasementBrandon Thanks Brandon. After watching more reviews of both products, each can have issues with what is shipped, i.e., parts missing, etc. Since I am a 2 hour drive from Rogue, these problems may be easier to solve than shipping something back to a distant company. Very much appreciate your reply and also your channel.
@@BasementBrandon one thing that I wish rogue had was like rep fitness in terms of the lat and low row pulley. I haven’t gotten the slinger because I feel like you said it’s not as versatile and it’s way up top. Have you gotten the rogue lat bench and the other thing in to test with the slinger?
You said the uprights are 92" the website says 93. Are they an inch short or did you make a mistake? Was thinking of buying 2 93" to bolt to my Titan to give me a little more height than my 90's
Excellent review. One thing I did for my belt squat attachment was to loosen up the bolts on the bottom crossmembers and the rear stabilizer. This allowed me to do two things; 1) to widen the distance between the uprights to have 41-1/4” + for the belt attachment to fit, and 2) to move the crossmembers up so the holes for both belt attachment and crossmember to align.
Right on! For me it's not so much the width, but the overall design. I get they wanted to incorporate the mountains, but it's not functional and some wheels or a top prop would have gone a long way.
Do you think the lat pull down attachment would work with a rogue RM4. I have the slinger but it doesn’t do everything I would like with the lat pull down
@@davidstevens8300 @StacyPaul Out of the box no. The rear stabilizer is what it attaches to and the REP is ~2 inches more narrow than a rogue.... I have heard tales of fabricators rigging it together but it would take some degree of metalwork.
Two issues to consider, rep racks are not as wide and they also are a weird height of around 92". If you figure out a mod to make it fit a wider and shorter rack you should in theory be able to use it.
@@BasementBrandon Why has Rogue not made one of these yet? The slinger is functional but it is quite cumbersome to move every time I want to use the bench.
Thanks Brandon! Excellent Review! Always great to hear out your opinions of different options! I am planning to purchase the Rogue RM-3 Monster Rack 2.0 as I do feel that 30” (like you said) is enough to do most home gym workout. However, I am interested in adding the REP Lat and Low Row Attachment to the Rogue RM-3, do you think the REP will fit onto the RM-3 properly? I prefer this Lat/Low Row attachment than the Rogue Slinger too - so I want to ask for your expert opinion if this would actually work before I make the purchase - Thanks Brandon!!! Looking forward to your reply!! Cheers Adrian
Long time follower :). Strongly considering this w/ the Ares. Looking hard at the Rogue RM4 2.0 though as well and adding surplus strength attachments or Lat Row machine but space is limited so it'd be tight with rack + other machine. If space is limited (jealous of your basement lol) would you recommend the REP 5000 + Ares? Have the done any big updates since this review?
Brandon thanks for the great review videos. I wanted to ask you two questions. 1. Rack Height- my basement ceiling measures 104", so would a 93" rack be too tall (I'm thinking pull-ups could be an issue)? Should I go with the 80" rack instead using the multi-grip attachment it would actually put the bar height at greater than 80". 2. Could I get your opinion on the new Ares machine vs the lat pull-down you've demonstrated in some of your other videos?
I can't understand why these companies don't sell a set of smaller/larger UHMW pads for their attachments so they fit perfect on their competitors racks. I get that Rogue likely would never do that, but the import ones you would think would be a slam dunk. I also don't know why Rogue doesn't put any UHMW on their attachments as well, I'm probably going to put import stuff on my Rogue rack just so it doesn't beat the heck out of the uprights.
I’m not super experienced, so honestly don’t know. Is it not possible to belt squat from the low pulley. I have the PR-4000 and am able to do this, but not having ever used an actual belt squat, maybe it’s not a good way to do it? I even use the low pulley to do standing calf raises by standing on the foot plate and holding on to the back posts for support. Works great.
You can but it's not ideal. I actually just talked about this in my latest video. For a real belt squat you want the cable to be as vertical as possible (up and down) and you want a ROM that will allow you to break parallel. Most of these other belt squats have a diagonal angle and limit ROM
Hi Brandon - can you tell me the total height of the PR5000+ the lat attachment from floor to the top of the pulley? I heard you mention the rack is actually 92" high, and I'm wondering how much ceiling clearance is needed. I think I'm cutting it close.
Love the video, considering this rack but in white. What is the exact depth from your wall to the front foot extension? I will have the same 6-post set up with Lat/Row attachment. Thank you.
Great video and love the channel. New subscriber and I’m about to purchase a PR-4000. I’m only able to get the 80” uprights due to basement ceiling but going back and forth on 30” vs 41” cross members. I’ll be getting the weight storage either way. With 80” uprights would a 30” still be sufficient? I understand it’s personal preference but you have a ton more experience with these and variations. Just looking for an opinion. Thank you!
Question about your flooring. Are those horse stall mats with the seams taped over? If so, what tape did you use? Do you think that flooring would be professional looking for a personal training studio or does it just belong in a garage gym? Thanks!
2" wide gorilla tape (I have a video). I think if you have your stallmats lined up consistently it's not a bad look. It holds up really well and prevents things like water/debris between mats.
Hey Brandon what do you think of the rml in satin clear color? Is it as nice as on the rep ? And which do you prefer between your white rml and the clear grind. I can't decide. I wish rogue would offer 16 inch weight storage for there racks itw to me the perfect size and stabilizer for a rack .
I have not seen it in person, but have heard 2nd hand that REPs looks better. I like my Rogue overall better (and the color). I ended up getting rid of the REP as I didn't need the redundancy. Still a great rack though!
Delete this video! Let Canadians believe Rogue hate them. They'll stop buying which in turn will allow me to purchase more stuff that always sold out. Bhwaaaaa 😁
Hey Brandon, Is there any reason the "globe pull up bar" can't move forward one hole and bolt into the front post? I see everyone has it back like that but just can't understand why you couldn't move it forward.
How long did it take you to put it together? Did you do it by yourself? Or had help? Just want to confirm, your rack is NOT the stainless steel they offer ( it's like $3,000 more, I think!)? Thanks
Question.... wondering what is the tape it looks like you have on the seams of your flooring? Building a basement gym and just got my horse stall mats in but wondering about the seems if necessary to tape or cover in a sence. Love the review too just ordered my Rep rack.
I like to use 2" wide gorilla tape to cover seams. This keeps moisture and debris out from under the mats, and also hides any corners/edges that don't line up perfectly.
The hydra 1” looks interesting since it’s imperial to match rogue. I think prob more 1st party options for rep currently but interested to see where bells goea
Does anyone have any experience with the rogue monster 2” j cups in a PR 5000 v2? I got some but there super expensive and it would really suck if they fit loose.
Hey Brandon - One thing that I wish you had talked about and shown more of in the review is how it’s 41” inches wide vs rogues 43”. I take it that you mostly just used this rack for the attachments and didn’t squat and bench much in it? Seems like 41” inches is a superior width to 43” so you don’t have to worry about hitting the bar on the uprights and j cups. I wish Rogue would allow you to custom order 41” top crossmembers.
TBH while that is a pro of this rack, it's also a con for me when it comes to bench. I'm a bit taller (6'4") with longer arms and when I bench I hit the safeties with my elbows. I actually prefer the wider rack.
I really want to buy this rack but I don’t want to end up bolting it down and ruining the cement in the garage. What do I need to do to make sure it doesn’t tip over without bolting it down?
What's the name of the other ref fitness half rack you revised on other video? it has the lat pull down attachment, squat attachment leverage arms, etc.
Fun fact: I'm thinking I may buy 41" crossmembers and bolt them to the top of the rack so I can use a DIY cable setup. The width of the rack between uprights is 41", so it's pretty convenient.
Excellent review. Super helpful as I was thinking of buying one soon. I would be curious to know how much the upcoming Ares cable attachment would cost and whether they would release a plate loaded version.
Great review. ISO arm's collecting dust in garage corner's all over america! The lat pulldown looks awesome. Everyone is wondering how much did your entire rack set up run you? I found REP got expensive when you started customizing it.
Love the review , but this thing is awesome , absolutely over engineered , and absolutely over reviewed , this thing will out class any bodybuilder , any power lifter , unless your super man , what ever happened to improvisation . Imagine what Arnold , and co , would of looked like if they had one of these. Probably no difference , because they worked , instead of worrying about laser cut products , and different colour finishes on there equipment. Show us what it can do , instead of showing us what it can’t , or hasn’t got .
Hey Brandon, had to erase my previous question, too much info... anyways, I wanted to know how long are those safety straps when fully extended? I have a 33.5 inches in depts (inner post to post) and wanted to know if the 30 inch straps would fit within my rack... again, great videos they really helped when creating my home gym. Thank you
When you bench inside the rack on your PR-500 V2, do your arms rub up against the safety straps, sometimes catching on them? The reason I ask is I have a squat stand that is 42" between inside posts and I've bruised nerves running through my elbows from banging them against the metal safety spotter arms when benching. I see the REP PR-5000 is only 41" inside post to inside post...I'd get safety straps but worry that with my typical bench grip width my arms would catch on the safety straps. I'm 6'2" but don't think I take an unusually wide grip. I've heard some rogue racks have wider inside dimensions...I like the PR-5000 value proposition better but maybe I should go with rogue instead? Thanks for any input.
@@BasementBrandon So, ignoring price/value, do you prefer to squat/bench in your RM6 or your PR-5kV2? Also, am I correct in assuming that rogue still doesn't have as good of a lat/row attachment (not counting the rhino) setup for their racks compared to REPs?
Great review. Do you have a rough idea the area of space this took up and how much buffer you'd recommend for working around it? I'm guessing the back just needs enough space from the wall for plates. Anything else you would recommend keeping in mind when thinking about comfortably working with this as a 6-post?
The back here needed quite a bit due to the Lat pull down ad on and then you have to figure plates on there as well. The saving grace is that the front section being 30" still makes this roughly the size of a 6 post with 43" depth up front.
Hey all, sorry for the reupload, but seems about half of you weren't able to access the video. I need all the views I can get so I can buy a shirt that actually fits. Thanks for understanding.
Thanks Brandon !!!
Cannot even buy rep in australia but still wanted to watch lol
I’ll watch twice if you buy a shirt that doesn’t show the mic cord
i thought i was losing my mind lol. rep doesn't ship to HI but doesn't mean i can't look and feel jealous haha
Crop top video = enough views to buy three shirts. Net profit of two shirts!
Idk if it's the camera focus or the lighting but it really looks like you're standing in front of a green screen lmao
Hah sorry, I actually shot this at a slower aperture to stop it from fading the background as much as usual.
Back with another 👍 Thanks again for the info 👊
appreciate you man. ended up getting some mass storage, but spent way more than I wanted lol.
@@BasementBrandon yes that sounds about right 🙃 it’s worth it in the long run though...looking forward to seeing it 👍
Yay the video works!!!!!!!!! Go Brandon!!!! A very fair and balanced review! The sorinex and rogue lever arms are also heavy and difficult for many people to move haha
From what I've seen the Rogues are the easiest
Thank you for the detailed review! It seems that the plate storage is blocking the loading pins for the lay pull down. How easy it is to load the lat pull down?
They're not at all, it's offset.
Hey just watched this video. Looking at getting the pr5000 for my own home gym set up. I saw in the comments you were waiting on trolley arms from rogue. Could you do a short Rogue to Rep review on those when you get them in?
Rogues are so much better for adjustability. However, you have to ask yourself is it worth paying 2x as much?
If the side mounted globe pullup bar mounted in front onto a crossmember would be an interference (and likely I imagine it would). I think then I might opt for the Sorinex Cliff Hanger Handles instead. Have you ever contemplated these for either of your racks?
I did but my issue is they hang down, so being taller it leaves me with less ROM
Hey Brandon, how has the clear coat held up for you now a couple years later? Would you still recommend this color option or did it start to show more wear after more usage?
Held up great, it lives in my friends garage now. It's a great finish if that's what you're looking for, just pricey.
@@BasementBrandon why’d you get rid of it?
@@Farquad76.547 I already owned another power rack
Do i need to bolt the rack onto the floor? Does the rack move when u drop the bar to rack it? Coz i dont see u bolted your rack to the ground
No, with the footprint and plate storage it's not going anywhere.
Can a pr 5000 latpull down attachment fit rogues monster rack?
it cannot without some really heavy mods.
For the algorithm
ayyy
Would the rep lat pull down attachment fit on your rogue rack?
No. Different heights and widths between the rogue racks and REP lat/row attachment
as someone commented, if you can figure out how to adapt for the differences in height/width.
Unrelated to your reviews (which are great), it would be cool if you did a video on your tattoos & their meaning.
Most are Egyptian in nature, haven't gotten any in like a decade. Maybe time for more lol.
I can finally see...
Same haha
nice
my man
Does Rep have training partners for sale?
🙋🏽♂️
Maybe I should get some if they do.
If they were made in Russia you might be able to order a bride as an accessory.
Hi Brandon! Nice review & was thinking about combining the ROGUE RM-3 with TITAN 24-in Extension, but afraid that the holes wouldn't line up; what do you (or anyone) think? Thanks!
it's my understanding it will work. I believe Coop from GarageGymReviews frankensteined somthing together mixing parts.
Why will REP not allow pre-orders? I want to order the PR-5000 93” in stainless steel with quite a few add ons. I know it’s not currently in stock, but I would like to be able to put all the items together and pay one shipping cost when they are all ready instead of paying multiple shipping costs by piecing my rack together like I’m rummaging thru a salvage yard. I’ve emailed and called them and I don’t think they understand how much more shipping could be if I have to make 7-8 purchases to piece together 1 rack!
I think b/c when they did before, some shipments got delayed and people got really mad.
Thanks for the review! This really helped me decide on the rack I was going to get. I would probably come to the same conclusion you had about the iso arms. If you are trying to get them outta there let me know they sold out instantly the other day. I really do like the lat/row configuration and was a big factor in the decision. Thanks again, keep it up!
Glad I could help!
Fantastic review, thanks Brandon! Had the same issue with the J-cups so I might reach out to their customer service. Really appreciate your content!
You should, they've been really good about replacing things that aren't how they should be.
I got a PR5000V2 this summer in large part because of the lat pull-down. The final decision was because it was roughly $1500 cheaper to my door and in less time with the delays Rogue had on the RM6 this summer.
I also have the globe pull-up bar, and have been a fan but I think that’s just a personal preference. I find it easier to do hanging ab work than with a traditional bar. If you did want to have that flush front look, you could order an extra 41” cross member and then mount the “side-mount” globe.
Overall, though I agree with the review and appreciate the openness about the rack and it’s shortcomings. I really enjoy the rack for my regular use, but have found some of the accessories to be not quite as high quality. The feedback on the jammer arms has convinced me to go with another brand if I ever decide to get a pair as well.
I think if I could do the pull up over again I'd get the arched one. Good call on that 41" crossmember. REP seems to do theirs like sorinex (which I get for ease of manufacturing) but I do like how Rogue specifically has top crossmembers that sit flush with the uprights, just a cleaner look IMO. Great rack though as all my gripes are likely things that no one else would ever care about lol.
@@BasementBrandon Any tips for shortening or adjusting the safety straps?
@@markconcepcion7567 I've seen some go and buy new ones (harbor freight IIRC), but I've never done it myself.
I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I have to admit, you don’t seem to “excited” about this Rep rack. Once you go Rogue you don’t go back?
It's a solid rack, I think if you've watched a lot of my videos you'd know I don't get excited for much!
Thx for the overview. Very happy with my PR-4000. Can live without the gigantic hardware, numbered holes and the logo name plate. For my purpose the functionality is the same at a lower price. Plus it was in stock. Also this sucker is sturdy as hell as a 4 post 30” without bolting down and just the lat/row attachment.
Right on!!
An excellent video, as always from Brandon! As a French, and more globally a European, every time I see such a setup I am very jealous of the strength stuff available in the USA. In Europe, not only it is more expensive, but also the offer is VERY MUCH lower that the one you have in the US. People like you or Coop would become crazy is you had to cope with this 😭. In the upper segment, we solely have rogue (at 1.5/2x the price that the Americans pay, i.e. overpriced) or ATX (German company, more or less an equivalent of REP). I can't wait for REP to finally come to Europe! Happy lifting to all of you 💪
ATX looks like it has some good offerings!
Awesome review as I am searching for them on the pr 5000. I am getting the Athena with it, wonder if I still need the rear lat pull-down?
No first hand experience with it but maybe check out @glucksgym
Dude, how the hell do you respond to every damn body? Lol. Love the review bro
I figure if people take the time to watch and comment, it's the least I can do.
Hey Brandon, I didn't fully understand your concern with the REP header, holes in the back, interfering with the lat pulldown attachment. Could you please explain that in" PowerRacks for Dummies" terms.
ah not necessarily with the lat pull down, but attachments in general. Lets say I wanted to mount something vertically on the name plate, you only have access from the back, which renders them useless IMO.
Even though I watched the original upload I watched this one too.......
appreciate ya dude.
Hey great review! I've watched it at least twice now. I am considering Rep rack solely for the cable attachment and was wondering if it is possible to attach it to the Rogue rack with no issues. My greatest concern is the bottom crossmember not fitting in the Rogue rack. Thanks boss!
You can't as Rogue racks are 2" wider and different heights.
Titan x2, 24” depth with 10” extension. Super small footprint!! They don’t sell them anymore though 🙁
I think 24" is doable for sure. I love the R3 from rogue which is basically what the x2 is a clone of. Don't think Rogue made extensions however.
@@BasementBrandon I’ve only ever squatted in my 24, so I’m used to it and not claustrophobic at all. It’s too bad they discontinued the X2. With the welded cross members, it was one of their sturdiest racks, and the shorty came in at 78”, perfect for the basement dwellers. Good thing I got all the attachments I think I’ll ever need!!
Any ideas if the Rogue Leg Rollers would work on the PR5000? I saw the other video you made about the Rogue leg rollers and how sturdy the attachment was compared to the REP pins.
The rogue monster ones would work fine. I actually am using a straydog one now b/c the pad is firmer and longer.
I have no first hand experience, but Rep’s quality seems pretty solid. I just lean toward supporting “Made in the USA”. That said, I really wish Rogue would make a similar plate loaded lat pull down option. I’m not a fan of the Slinger in any form.
agreed!!
I notice that the front extented legs you had mention, those were from Roge and that they were fited on the REP PR5000.? IS THAT RIGHT.??
No these ones shown are from REP
Good review man! I wish I would’ve gotten a full rig instead of the PRX.. 🤦🏻♂️ #regrets
Market is good enough where you can sell it for what you paid!
@@BasementBrandon good point... 🤔
Offer up app FTW
Hey man, on a rack with 16 inch crossmembers for the storage section. If all your plates were 450mm diameter bumper plates, would the plates hit each other when you were racking the bar for a squat? Hope my question makes sense. If I don’t need 24 inches, I’d rather decrease the footprint but I noticed your weights were actual iron and not just bumper plates. Thanks!
I’m not sure tbh. You could position the pins to a place where they wouldn’t hit if it were a problem.
Thank for the re-upload. Sending more 👍🏾 your way brotha.
my dude, thank you.
The main reason I won’t ever get a Rep rack is they won’t let me build one and order it like Rogue does.
I’m not going to try to play the game of trying to fight with everyone else and scramble just to get a rack.
It’s a good video though thank you Brandon as always for going over all of the details, it’s much appreciated and I trust what you have to say. Will always support the channel.
Yeah it's a shit show these days. They used to have a pretty nice step by step process like Rogue but for some reason got away from it.
This is the main thing driving me away from them. I feel like I have mere moments to make decisions whenever something becomes available. Let me pick my color and options man! And then you get some of what you need, but other items aren't in stock. I'm so tired of watching their page fo updates. And it's items like safeties that won't be in stock at all, haha!
I'll wait, but let me get that full order in, haha!
@@persistentconsistency
Yep, I’d rather pay a bit more if it means I get to pick the rack the way I want. It’s the center piece of my gym and I don’t wanna settle if I have the choice with my dollar.
@@kozmo7 Agreed! The only thing that's tough is those Rogue attachment prices. Good GOD! Haha. It's why I'm still stuck and haven't made a decision.
@@kozmo7 And now, having watched a few more of Brandon's videos, I've realized how easy it is to use some Rep attachments in place of the overly-expensive Rogue versions (J cups, flip down safeties, spotter arms, dip attachment).
Switched gears and am 100% going with a Rogue rack. These youtube videos and home gym websites (garage-gyms site has been invaluable!) are a godsend.
Does REP have something like the Rogue Shrimp Trawler that can be used to hang a heavybag off the side of a rack?
Not that I'm aware of, but I haven't really looked tbh.
What do folks care about “wear and tear - minor scratches”. To me it just shows exercise equipment that is “in use, being used”?
If someone is spending a good chunk of change on something I think they care about keeping it nice.
This is legit my 8th time watching this video lol. Love tbe content man
Legend!
Finally rep has the 80 inch metallic black uprights back in stock just ordered them right away you never know when they will be out of stock.
Right on!
Yeah.
Awesome and thorough review Brandon.
Thanks big Tony
Love what you've done with the REP (converting it to a half rack on INSTA). Agree, that I wish they were 3# vs 2.95X2.95. Great deal for what you get and most "single pin" attachments are gong to mesh up well. Thanks for the honest and detailed review. As you know I'm putting together a Sorinex at my workplace gym with Jammer Arms (Super heavy). How was your experience with the REP Arms? Are they easy to adjust (up/down), or heavy and a pain in the A** to move?
They suck. Coop has a great video comparing all 3!
Your shirts not tight enough bro.
Why lift when you can just wear shirts that make it look like you do.
Hi Brandon. I am in the market for an upgrade to my budget power rack and am stuck trying to choose between the Rep 5000 and the Rogue RM3. I only do the basic compound lifts, squats, deadlifts, bench press, standing press, and barbell rows. I plan to purchase few if any attachments other than the stabilizing front feet that both companies offer. You have reviewed / owned both. If you had to choose, which one would you go with if the difference in price is not an issue. Also, your channel is one of the few subscriptions I have not cancelled since your reviews and other information are genuine and professional.
So this probably won't help you much... but, if it were ME, I'd go with the Rogue set up. I personally find their ecosystem to just be better in general. However, for most people, given what you laid out, I'd say the REP would be the better choice as it's likely a few hundred cheaper.
@@BasementBrandon Thanks Brandon. After watching more reviews of both products, each can have issues with what is shipped, i.e., parts missing, etc. Since I am a 2 hour drive from Rogue, these problems may be easier to solve than shipping something back to a distant company. Very much appreciate your reply and also your channel.
The clear grind looks great but it looks like they cut corners everywhere else.
I think there's also only so much you can do with an upright vs an attachment.
where else do you notice if you could elaborate, I'm trying to decide between this and the RM4/RM6
@@markjones9479 I don't own a rep rack, I was just speculating. I would go with Brandon's observations.
I can honestly say if I didn’t buy my monster rack a few years back from rogue I would of bought this rep rack forsure.
I think if you're just buying for the first time you likely won't notice some of these little issues I have.
@@BasementBrandon one thing that I wish rogue had was like rep fitness in terms of the lat and low row pulley. I haven’t gotten the slinger because I feel like you said it’s not as versatile and it’s way up top. Have you gotten the rogue lat bench and the other thing in to test with the slinger?
this is my 100th visit on this video now o.O
With my pay rate being about .001 per view, you just earned me a dime. Thank you sir.
@@BasementBrandon just 90 more views for a mcchicken 👀
Why did you buy this instead of a Rogue?
I have both.
You said the uprights are 92" the website says 93. Are they an inch short or did you make a mistake? Was thinking of buying 2 93" to bolt to my Titan to give me a little more height than my 90's
I believe they are 93" but just under due to them using metric.
@@BasementBrandon thanks!
Excellent review. One thing I did for my belt squat attachment was to loosen up the bolts on the bottom crossmembers and the rear stabilizer. This allowed me to do two things; 1) to widen the distance between the uprights to have 41-1/4” + for the belt attachment to fit, and 2) to move the crossmembers up so the holes for both belt attachment and crossmember to align.
Right on! For me it's not so much the width, but the overall design. I get they wanted to incorporate the mountains, but it's not functional and some wheels or a top prop would have gone a long way.
Do you think the lat pull down attachment would work with a rogue RM4. I have the slinger but it doesn’t do everything I would like with the lat pull down
I would also like to know this
@@davidstevens8300 @StacyPaul Out of the box no. The rear stabilizer is what it attaches to and the REP is ~2 inches more narrow than a rogue.... I have heard tales of fabricators rigging it together but it would take some degree of metalwork.
Two issues to consider, rep racks are not as wide and they also are a weird height of around 92". If you figure out a mod to make it fit a wider and shorter rack you should in theory be able to use it.
@@BasementBrandon Why has Rogue not made one of these yet? The slinger is functional but it is quite cumbersome to move every time I want to use the bench.
I have been shopping for these. Rep 5000 v2? Or rogue monster? Ceiling is 94.5 inches.
Both will fit, think you need to see which width you prefer (rogue is 43, rep is 41) and which attachments you like better (like the lat pull down).
watching the video seems like the only good thing is the rack and the attachment sucks
Good review!!
Thanks dude!
Thanks Brandon! Excellent Review! Always great to hear out your opinions of different options! I am planning to purchase the Rogue RM-3 Monster Rack 2.0 as I do feel that 30” (like you said) is enough to do most home gym workout. However, I am interested in adding the REP Lat and Low Row Attachment to the Rogue RM-3, do you think the REP will fit onto the RM-3 properly? I prefer this Lat/Low Row attachment than the Rogue Slinger too - so I want to ask for your expert opinion if this would actually work before I make the purchase - Thanks Brandon!!! Looking forward to your reply!! Cheers Adrian
Responded to your other comment!
Long time follower :). Strongly considering this w/ the Ares. Looking hard at the Rogue RM4 2.0 though as well and adding surplus strength attachments or Lat Row machine but space is limited so it'd be tight with rack + other machine. If space is limited (jealous of your basement lol) would you recommend the REP 5000 + Ares? Have the done any big updates since this review?
I do not have the Ares, but from the looks of it, it could bang out a lot of good things in a really small footprint.
Brandon thanks for the great review videos. I wanted to ask you two questions. 1. Rack Height- my basement ceiling measures 104", so would a 93" rack be too tall (I'm thinking pull-ups could be an issue)? Should I go with the 80" rack instead using the multi-grip attachment it would actually put the bar height at greater than 80". 2. Could I get your opinion on the new Ares machine vs the lat pull-down you've demonstrated in some of your other videos?
93" is fine for that height IMO. Ares looks more functional, but question is do you want to drop 3x the money?
Can you tell what is that wall watch that is visible on the vídeo?
Did a video on it but it's the DreamSky 14.5" Large Digital Wall Clock
@@BasementBrandonThank you. Will have a look on the video too
I can't understand why these companies don't sell a set of smaller/larger UHMW pads for their attachments so they fit perfect on their competitors racks. I get that Rogue likely would never do that, but the import ones you would think would be a slam dunk. I also don't know why Rogue doesn't put any UHMW on their attachments as well, I'm probably going to put import stuff on my Rogue rack just so it doesn't beat the heck out of the uprights.
In speaking with REP at least, they view themselves as a direct competitor to Rogue. They'd prob prefer people buy into their complete ecosystem.
I’m not super experienced, so honestly don’t know. Is it not possible to belt squat from the low pulley. I have the PR-4000 and am able to do this, but not having ever used an actual belt squat, maybe it’s not a good way to do it?
I even use the low pulley to do standing calf raises by standing on the foot plate and holding on to the back posts for support. Works great.
You can but it's not ideal. I actually just talked about this in my latest video. For a real belt squat you want the cable to be as vertical as possible (up and down) and you want a ROM that will allow you to break parallel. Most of these other belt squats have a diagonal angle and limit ROM
Hi Brandon - can you tell me the total height of the PR5000+ the lat attachment from floor to the top of the pulley? I heard you mention the rack is actually 92" high, and I'm wondering how much ceiling clearance is needed. I think I'm cutting it close.
I no longer have it but it does add another 2-3"
Love the video, considering this rack but in white. What is the exact depth from your wall to the front foot extension? I will have the same 6-post set up with Lat/Row attachment. Thank you.
This rack now lives at a friends house but if I recall it's around 89"
Great video and love the channel. New subscriber and I’m about to purchase a PR-4000. I’m only able to get the 80” uprights due to basement ceiling but going back and forth on 30” vs 41” cross members. I’ll be getting the weight storage either way. With 80” uprights would a 30” still be sufficient? I understand it’s personal preference but you have a ton more experience with these and variations. Just looking for an opinion. Thank you!
I've found for most 30" is fine!
Question about your flooring. Are those horse stall mats with the seams taped over? If so, what tape did you use? Do you think that flooring would be professional looking for a personal training studio or does it just belong in a garage gym? Thanks!
2" wide gorilla tape (I have a video). I think if you have your stallmats lined up consistently it's not a bad look. It holds up really well and prevents things like water/debris between mats.
Hey Brandon what do you think of the rml in satin clear color? Is it as nice as on the rep ? And which do you prefer between your white rml and the clear grind. I can't decide. I wish rogue would offer 16 inch weight storage for there racks itw to me the perfect size and stabilizer for a rack .
I have not seen it in person, but have heard 2nd hand that REPs looks better. I like my Rogue overall better (and the color). I ended up getting rid of the REP as I didn't need the redundancy. Still a great rack though!
Delete this video! Let Canadians believe Rogue hate them. They'll stop buying which in turn will allow me to purchase more stuff that always sold out. Bhwaaaaa 😁
lol
Hey Brandon, Is there any reason the "globe pull up bar" can't move forward one hole and bolt into the front post? I see everyone has it back like that but just can't understand why you couldn't move it forward.
front post hole and side crossmember hole do not line up.
@@BasementBrandon Thanks Brandon! Appreciate the info and it's shame the attachment plate on the crossmember are recessed to maintain hole spacing.
Clear coat looks amazing. Will they clear grind the safety arms and name-plate crossmembers though?
Not that I'm aware of.
How long did it take you to put it together? Did you do it by yourself? Or had help? Just want to confirm, your rack is NOT the stainless steel they offer ( it's like $3,000 more, I think!)?
Thanks
This is not the stainless rack. I put it all together by myself but not sure how long it took.
Question.... wondering what is the tape it looks like you have on the seams of your flooring? Building a basement gym and just got my horse stall mats in but wondering about the seems if necessary to tape or cover in a sence. Love the review too just ordered my Rep rack.
I like to use 2" wide gorilla tape to cover seams. This keeps moisture and debris out from under the mats, and also hides any corners/edges that don't line up perfectly.
Lol no offense, good video and points overall if ur trying to improve their equipment, but u nitpick way too much lol almost ruined the video
That's the point of a review :)
Hey. What are your thoughts of getting a Bells of Steel hydra rack vs the REP 5000???
The hydra 1” looks interesting since it’s imperial to match rogue. I think prob more 1st party options for rep currently but interested to see where bells goea
Hey the video works. Thanks for the review
thanks for coming back lol
This guy nitpicks so much for such value from Rep Fitness...
What the point is a review if you can't be critical?
Does anyone have any experience with the rogue monster 2” j cups in a PR 5000 v2? I got some but there super expensive and it would really suck if they fit loose.
Even if they are a little loose you can add some UHMW tape or felt to help cushion.
Hey Brandon - One thing that I wish you had talked about and shown more of in the review is how it’s 41” inches wide vs rogues 43”. I take it that you mostly just used this rack for the attachments and didn’t squat and bench much in it? Seems like 41” inches is a superior width to 43” so you don’t have to worry about hitting the bar on the uprights and j cups. I wish Rogue would allow you to custom order 41” top crossmembers.
TBH while that is a pro of this rack, it's also a con for me when it comes to bench. I'm a bit taller (6'4") with longer arms and when I bench I hit the safeties with my elbows. I actually prefer the wider rack.
I really want to buy this rack but I don’t want to end up bolting it down and ruining the cement in the garage.
What do I need to do to make sure it doesn’t tip over without bolting it down?
If you're going 6 post you don't need to bolt. If going 4 post you might want to invest in some feet to stabilize, or rack storage.
What's the name of the other ref fitness half rack you revised on other video? it has the lat pull down attachment, squat attachment leverage arms, etc.
It's the same as this one.
When I bought it, there was only black and red. I would've liked the green or even the orange. But the red is stunning.
Yeah lots of options now (when they're in stock)
Fun fact: I'm thinking I may buy 41" crossmembers and bolt them to the top of the rack so I can use a DIY cable setup. The width of the rack between uprights is 41", so it's pretty convenient.
Could do that.
You mentioned 24 inch deep to everyone but why? Can i do bench, squat with those rack Without a issues
You can do that in a 24" rack assuming you don't have plates stored on it, but it's cutting it pretty close.
They did not fix the standard j cups. I just got mine and they are exactly as what you showed with the uhmw loose and rotating
They told me it's in the works.
How do the ghost strong roller J cups fit on the Rep Fitness PR5000 V2 rack?
little bit more play than on the rogue, but that can be easily fixed with some felt lining.
Nice set up bro 👌 🔥💯
Thanks dude!
Honestly don’t really like the name plate. I bet you can get a custom one made pretty easy. Looks like it’s easy to remove
Def an easy way to add some customization.
Excellent review. Super helpful as I was thinking of buying one soon. I would be curious to know how much the upcoming Ares cable attachment would cost and whether they would release a plate loaded version.
I bet it's pricey.
Great review. ISO arm's collecting dust in garage corner's all over america! The lat pulldown looks awesome. Everyone is wondering how much did your entire rack set up run you? I found REP got expensive when you started customizing it.
For this set up (which is literally everything you could get) it would be about $3500-$4000.
I agree with the Belt Squat, its trash in my opinion. I used it was and returned it at a loss of money.
ah glad I'm not alone!
I don't understand why someone would want a manufacturers nameplate on their rack.
Just a part of the branding Just like you'd find a logo on a shirt or car.
Love the review , but this thing is awesome , absolutely over engineered , and absolutely over reviewed , this thing will out class any bodybuilder , any power lifter , unless your super man , what ever happened to improvisation . Imagine what Arnold , and co , would of looked like if they had one of these. Probably no difference , because they worked , instead of worrying about laser cut products , and different colour finishes on there equipment. Show us what it can do , instead of showing us what it can’t , or hasn’t got .
I mean arnold has great genetics and a ton of anabolics, so not really a good example IMO.
Great review. I went with the PR4000 for the Westside spacing. Very happy with it and like you I went with the 6 post version for plate storage
Solid rack!
Hey Brandon, had to erase my previous question, too much info... anyways, I wanted to know how long are those safety straps when fully extended? I have a 33.5 inches in depts (inner post to post) and wanted to know if the 30 inch straps would fit within my rack... again, great videos they really helped when creating my home gym. Thank you
Hey John, shoot me an email (in description) and I'll try to check and get back to you.
This rack seems most ideal souly based on the high/low row.
Time to comment and upgrade from the titan
I think titan also has an add on lat pull/low row.
Great video man!! What's the total depth if you include the lat pulldown and front stabilizers? Also, are the front stabilizers even necessary?
Front feet are not. Depth ends up being around 89" if you do it like I have.
When you bench inside the rack on your PR-500 V2, do your arms rub up against the safety straps, sometimes catching on them? The reason I ask is I have a squat stand that is 42" between inside posts and I've bruised nerves running through my elbows from banging them against the metal safety spotter arms when benching. I see the REP PR-5000 is only 41" inside post to inside post...I'd get safety straps but worry that with my typical bench grip width my arms would catch on the safety straps. I'm 6'2" but don't think I take an unusually wide grip. I've heard some rogue racks have wider inside dimensions...I like the PR-5000 value proposition better but maybe I should go with rogue instead? Thanks for any input.
Yep! Was annoying but doable. The flip side is with the wider Rogue rack some find they clip the uprights on unracking squats.
@@BasementBrandon So, ignoring price/value, do you prefer to squat/bench in your RM6 or your PR-5kV2? Also, am I correct in assuming that rogue still doesn't have as good of a lat/row attachment (not counting the rhino) setup for their racks compared to REPs?
I prefer the sizing of my Rogue rack personally, but I think for most, squatting in the REP will be preferable.
amazing video thank you! I like this rack a lot, wish they would ship to Canada :(
Maybe one day!
Couldn't you just turn the logo plate around and remount the stainless piece?
Yes but this should be done in factory IMO
Great review. Do you have a rough idea the area of space this took up and how much buffer you'd recommend for working around it? I'm guessing the back just needs enough space from the wall for plates. Anything else you would recommend keeping in mind when thinking about comfortably working with this as a 6-post?
The back here needed quite a bit due to the Lat pull down ad on and then you have to figure plates on there as well. The saving grace is that the front section being 30" still makes this roughly the size of a 6 post with 43" depth up front.
I'm not sure if I would buy the iso arms but that's just me. Maybe one day never say never. It will depend on how desperate I am.
Yeah I think most will find them to be not that useful.
@@BasementBrandon although I would consider henny hammer press attachment.
Any reason your videos don’t get closed captions generated by TH-cam?
They work on my end.