One of the best breakdown videos of the endless possibilities of a half rack I've ever seen! Thanks, Brandon!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

Good stuff, Brandon! Thanks for the inspo. Made a big difference in my space.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

More room for more toys.

That is an amazing setup for those confined to a much smaller footprint. I need to take some of these ideas. Thanks!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Just pluggin away, now to turn it into an apex rack

Me likey. Me wanty. Me will buildy.

@alsuare

3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have question for you would the jammer/iso arm fit on your roque rack. Yes I have monster rack. I like those ISO arms

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

It's like an even more ghetto coop rack minus the tinfoil archway

@tylerwagoner378

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon I have to disagree. The Coop-squat is way more ghetto cause it actually uses Titan uprights 🤭

Honestly, you made that setup look great. Almost perfect. And now I'm very torn on what to upgrade too. Have a rogue half rack now, but the front posts are 2x3, and there's basically no attachments besides the Matador. Was planning on getting a full rack when Bare Steel Equipment releases theres... but now I'm torn.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I think 2x3 is more than most people need, but i do like the versatility of a square tube.

Great video and really appreciate you demonstrating some of the other exercise options instead of just speaking to it.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Sure there are a lot more I missed!

Nice!! One day I hope to get a rack!! Found your PHUL workout. Needing a new workout. It looks Great. Can't wait to try it!!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

They have a really good version of it on the lifting vault/reddit I believe.

Love this setup 👍 so many options 👊

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man!

Very nice... very nice indeed! I appreciate any/all racks (no matter how big or small!)...very creative Sir!

Good to see people finally catching on to all the benefits of a half rack, once you transition over there is no going back.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong I think there is a lot of upside here, but I'm a full rack kinda guy

@Mike-ow5tz

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Swapping out bars is SOOO much better, then no issues with standing military press, and once you get used to the free feeling it's hard to go back to a full rack. Most think a full rack provides more safety, but that's not entirely true....

If Coop from Garage Gym Reviews has the Coop rack, then is this the "Campbell Rack"? 😂😂

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I have some other plans for that :)

@amunra69

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s called the Coop Squat

@thomasbrogan9102

3 жыл бұрын

Ha

@imagemepartner2979

3 жыл бұрын

After Coop saw your rack he packed up his rack & flew the Coop🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🤣🤣😂😂🤣

@docrofo2573

2 жыл бұрын

I dub thee coop rack the chicken coop. Let be known lol

Rep HR(Half-Rack)-5000 was a thing earlier last year...looks like it was discontinued but it has pull-up bars where you put the crossbar. I love mine, and appreciate the durability and function with minimum space. Plenty of space to workout but still park the truck and car. Can't attach the low/high pulley but I have a modified Titan Tall pulley that works even better. Plus I use the top of the rack for storage for farmers carries and axle bars. Something else is if you're into strongman or incorporating atlas stones into your workout, you can build a platform on the spotter arms and it's now height adjustable. Love the jammer arm mono-lift idea, might use that.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

What I didnt' like about the HR5000 was that it was on skis and they used smaller hardware I believe.

Super informative review. So torn about going for a traditional 6 post versus something like this that is so much more efficient and takes up less space. I've got 6 months to torment myself and looking forward to more reviews like this as I play with layouts.

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Really up to what you want. Personally I like a full rack!

Thanks for bringing a fresh idea to the home gym community!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude.

I appreciate you so much was going to get the 30 inch rack but have decided due to small half side of garage to build this exact setup giving me more space. I have treadmill, Rogue battle bike and sauna on that side too so not too much room for rack this will be perfect and still give ALL exercises I want. I like the 1:1 vs 2:1 of athena as I lift somewhat heavy too and don't want to buy more plates!

@BasementBrandon

11 ай бұрын

Yeah if those were out back then that would def be the route I went on this!

I'm sorry to ask questions because you do such an amazing job. How stable is the rack w/o bolting in? Or does the weigh (plates) keep it stable? I was always wondering if all that back storage weight causes any tipping/stable issues. As always man.. THANK YOU. You help so much.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Super stable bc of the weight plates, lat pull foot plate and half rack feet. This one is not bolted. You could however prob bolt this and get rid of the front feet

clever! i’ve always wondered how it’d be to reverse the horizontal stabilizer bar for the lat pulldown. but don’t the front stabilizer arms defeat the point of having a smaller footprint since it still protrudes out? it may feel smaller bc you don’t have the front uprights, but in the end you still need the front real estate for the arms imo

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

although the lower footprint is increased, it feels a lot smaller b/c you don't have the upper footprint.

I just built an Apollo from REP with the lat pull-down and if it wasn’t for this video showing the rear stabilizer flipped, I would have lost another 2 feet in my 10x10 room. Awesome idea, stoked you made this video!

@BasementBrandon

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like a pretty sweet set up!

@BUI3BA

8 ай бұрын

How does the alignment work with the rear stabilizer flipped to the top crossmember? I wanted to build this out but was wondering if this only works with 16in crossmembers or could I use the 24in and still flip the stabilizer and it line up correctly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

@BasementBrandon

8 ай бұрын

@@BUI3BA I don't believe it would work in that case. With the 16" ones, the stabilizer is right in the middle, so it makes it easy to flip around. With deeper crossmembers if attaching to the rear, the upper part of the lat plull down machine will not be able to mount on the upper crossmember.

@goethert

6 ай бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Could you please confirm if the crossmember shown in your video is 16 inches? Additionally, I would like to know if the Front Foot Extension is necessary for this setup or if it is optional.

@BasementBrandon

6 ай бұрын

@@goethert yes 16". I don't think necessary when you have that much weight storage on there, but if you didn't it would be a must IMO.

The built bars are surprisingly good, I bought a mix box using your code and I was pleasantly surprised with the taste.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah was surprised to. I used to like Quest bars when they first came out but they're so dry to me now.

Great video Brandon. I would be skeptical to do incline presses though, yes you can bring it forward but it’s the racking when you’re done that I would be worried about. Just doesn’t seem ideal.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

You can set up the jammers to do a machine type incline press as well.

Very excited to assemble my body solid gpr400 power rack with lat pulldown attachment. I was lucky that Fitness Emporium had it in stock and is a great bang for the buck home gym. That being said, after watching this minimalist set up I am jealous of the smaller footprint. Great content as always Señor Campbell

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Get after it!

Great rack. I am just used to my full rack (X3 flat foot) with 10” extension. Your half rack set up is one of the best I have seen with that attachments and plate storage. If all half racks came equipped like yours I would be more open.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

X3 is a solid choice!

@scooobyj8714

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon it is a great set up so far. Thanks for taking the time to respond to your followers!!!

@futbol1972

2 жыл бұрын

Are the rwp fitness attachments compatible with x 3 short version rack?

@scooobyj8714

2 жыл бұрын

@@futbol1972 ususally if their is only one pin. I believe titan uses metric measurements and rep uses standard like rogue.

Just got my Yukon bar in yesterday thanks to your insta post. I like it so far.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Dope! Don't die!

Awesome. I have the space for a full rack, but honestly just prefer a half rack as I prefer to lift on the outside of the cage. This is the exact set up that I've been looking for as I've been looking for a way to get a half rack with lat pull. Thank you, sir!

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@chrisdonnell2575

11 ай бұрын

I agree have been weighing all options for two weeks and this is PERFECT I prefer to bench and squat outside the rack too.

The monolift 😍 I was skeptical about lever arms but I recently used the ones at my gym with an incline bench to do a chest supported row that felt very similar to a hammer strength machine and now I see the potential. Im saying man. They need a Campbell spotter deck bench alignment attachment!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I still don't think I would recommend jammers to anyone, but I'm mostly turned off b/c these ones suck to adjust.

Always thought the jammer arms were just for chest exercises, thank you for the other explanations on how to use those jammer arms. Super helpful, thank you! 💪

@BasementBrandon

10 ай бұрын

I think if you're going to invest in these and get the most out of them, you have to get really creative!

This is a sweet build and I hadn’t considered this until watching. What do you feel like an ideal setup would look like for a couple training together with a minimal footprint? My wife and I are trying to think through how we can both train our SBD without getting a 6 post rack, if possible. Basically one of us benching & the other squatting simultaneously. Thanks!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Get a 4 post and bolt it to the ground (or a double half rack). You can then each work on opposite sides with spotter arms.

Awesome video, great idea!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Now to see if I can flare out the sides and make an apex rack.

Have you ever tried to adapt the Rep Lat Row Attachment to your Rogue Monster rack? I am contemplating giving it a go at some point if Rogue doesn't release the Monster weight stack soon. I've got the 90in RM6, so was thinking a small monster strip on top to allow the 93" Rep lat pulldown to fit there, then maybe moving the 24in bottom crossmembers up a bit to the height of where it would attach to the low pull brace and put a crossmember across there since the Rep stabilizer wouldn't fit right.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it will work. I believe where the bolts would have to go end up roughly where the crossmembers join.

if you can list all the parts and the dimension of this setup that would be really nice. Thanks. Space saving rack is important for most home gym. This setup is great.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I'll see if i can put them all together when I have a minute.

Hey, Brandon! Here’s a question for you - Do the benefits of the Rep Lat Pulldown (which are many, it’s the best if wanting to combine with a rack) outweigh the overall build and quality of the Rep rack and accessories when compared with Rogue’s racks and accessories? What’s your opinion?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I think the build of the actual rack is on par with Rogue. The attachments jsut aren't as nice, but you can very easily swap most of them if desired.

This is badass, I’m half tempted to sell my rogue rack for this thing. Thanks for the review man.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Just another option :)

Amazing demo of what u can do with this such a good video

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason

Outstanding set up. I don't have space for a full rack due to a roll up garage door - ceiling height. But this half rack is the perfect solution...thanks for posting

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

You got it!

@futbol1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon how tall is this rack. I will be placing it under garage door channels. The distance from floor to garage channels is 84"

This is a great idea, thanks for sharing!

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

I just ordered this similar setup. Thank you for the video; I found it incredibly helpful when building out my half rack. Which Rogue bench did you refer to in the video that has more clearance from the lat/pulldown brace to do incline press?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

It's the Adjustable 2.0. However in most cases I'd still suggest the REP version as it ends up being a few hundred cheaper after shipping/tax

@joshuavinehout8652

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Agreed. Thank you!

That’s a pretty efficient use of space if I do say so myself! I want a rack but arghhh. You guys do such good reviews on all of Then!’

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

It's also tough b/c everyones needs, budget, and space are different.

Awesome review, I waiting on this video after the Instagram post.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony

I just discovered this video (not sure why i hadn't before) but I think you've just solved my biggest problem!! I was considering a 30" X3 with extension and or the PR 5000 plus Ext or Rogue Squat stands with conversions but not sure why i didn't considering this option.. Brilliant!

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I still like a full on cage, but if you're short on space you can get pretty creative

@galacius2988

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon where did you get the hardware? Was there option to order that separate?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

@@galacius2988 Prob can if you reach out to them but either the uprights or crossmembers may come with some too.

Very nice! The 57 x 41 floor dimensions is really appealing. You can also build a similar rig with a Rep Apollo half rack which is compatible with the 5000 series attachments, including the lat pull.

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Def can! I think they used this video to get a few ideas for that release.

@RogeriusRex

Жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Maybe. Wish we could peek into their R&D meetings to see what they got. Another thing thats really nice is using the Lever Arms as a pullup bar, you get some space between the rack and the pullup area your head goes to. That space could be useful for the garage door tracks. The versatility of this idea keeps growing!

@RogeriusRex

Жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Maybe. Wish we could peek into their R&D meetings to see what they got. Another thing thats really nice is using the Lever Arms as a pullup bar, you get some space between the rack and the pullup area your head goes to. That space could be useful for the garage door tracks. The versatility of this idea keeps growing!

You can find an attachment for the lever arms that make it a kind of leg press

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Good point!

Thankful for this video! I've been considering the Apollo, but it's on some funky skis that I don't really care for. I never even thought of this.

@BasementBrandon

Ай бұрын

I think now they have some even better options with the athena and ares.

i can see i'm way late to be finding this video. i've been designing almost this exact same setup online, so excited to see it will work! question: do you prefer the clear coat or the white? the white seems to pop in the videos, but seems like people love the clear coat in person. thanks!

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I like the white more, but REP does a really good clear coat.

@Basement Brandon 2 questions. 1) are you still using the lat bar that came with your pr5K? I've noticed you keep it in the lat hanger in your videos. 2) I have the pr4K and noticed that because of the clearance between the top pulley and the groove in the top support where the cable passes, any sort of movements that aren't totally vertical like a standing face pull would shred the cable against the groove. Have you experienced the same issue with your pr5K?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I use the standard bar for some stuff like pushdowns but otherwise use my MAG grip knockoffs. For the cable fraying, I haven't tried doing any movement that has caused that issue (but I use it for pretty standard stuff).

One more question, with the setup featured in the video, how much space do I need to setup exact the same thing in the garage, including Lat/row and foot extension? Thank you for getting back to me!

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Fron the tip of the front feet to the back prob around 60" (27" feet, 16" between posts, 6" of uprights, then another 12" or so for what sticks out of the lat pull down)

You obviously haven’t seen baywatch

@dobromirgospodinov2042

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Will show you my rack in slow mo and let you compare.

Wow this is incredible. So glad I saw this

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look!

Hey Brandon, love the video! Which “belt squat belt” did you use in this video? I know you linked pioneer I just didn’t know if I was dumb on the specific belt but was just double checking.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Spud Inc!

planning to build a similar rack minus a few things, can't wait.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Is there a way you recommend ordering a rack and accessories from REP to be shipping efficient? As items come in and out of stock you have to order each item individual and freight shipping adds up for each order. Thanks! Great video.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of. I told them their ordering system sucks lol.

I’m watching this with my fitness reality rack and pull down telling myself it’s the same thing :)

@NathanSplosion

3 жыл бұрын

got a fitness reality rack too, was waiting to get a rep pr-1100 but then i saw the ~$200 shipping price ;_;

@dobromirgospodinov2042

3 жыл бұрын

@@NathanSplosion cheap rack bruthas 👊 🤜🤛

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

all about the gains you make, not what you make them on

@dobromirgospodinov2042

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon preach!!!!

Damn, this is efficient! I'd only seen jammer arms used for explosive hip movement drills for football players. Didn't even think of their endless versatility. Alright, time to convince the wife... Love your channel, man. Just subscribed.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude, appreciate it!

great video, and this squat rack looks awesome. @basement brandon, why do you prefer a full on power cage?

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s safer and offers more versatility

Brandon this is badass. Im most likely going to buy this set up. i just subscribed, your reviews are very helpful. would you be able to tell me more on this? i hit you links and it looks like the PR5000 comes in 2 different heights and depths, just curious on what you got and why, and also what the 16" cross members are used for.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I'd prob reach out to rep and tell them what you want to do and they should be able to put it together in a quote. I basically took the 16" storage off a 6 post PR5000 and added all the attachments to make it a half rack.

I love the rack that you built! Do you think you could get the same functional use out of the Rep Ares with the 2 stack weight plates? I have a small gym foot print and would need something compact like this.

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Yeah if the ares was available at the time of this build I prob would have suggested that route!

I see the list you made for the parts, could you essentially buy the pr-5000 (4 post) and add the lat pull down? I wasn’t sure if there is a difference between pr-5000 vs pr-5000v2 as far as this build working. Thanks for all the awesome videos!

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I don't believe they sell the original PR5000 anymore. They may just need to update the titles. But yes you can add their lat pull down to any of their racks.

@ericgerlach7378

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon thanks Brandon, appreciate it!

Hey man, I wonder if your Rogue bench prop and spotter deck could fit on the rear stabilizer of this half rack to do belt squat?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Different rack widths.

I like how you mounted the lat pull down setup… i see with the 16” cross members and the top part of the lat pull down mounts to the rep cross member… do you think the same setup could be done using the 30” ones?

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

So you'd have to mount the bottom brace (RBS) to the middle crossmembers in that case.

With an incline bench, can you still use the spotter arms to safely bench while having the lever arms attached?

@dobromirgospodinov2042

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking, use the safety arms as extended j cups for incline bench since you can’t slide the bench far enough back

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

yes, the trade off might be the arms are set a little lower so you may have to bring the bar down and out

Wish I had seen this video two days ago :) I just bought a PR-5000 with 30" crossmembers, but I didn't have room for the lat pull down attachment which was a bummer. But seeing the install here with the rear stabilizer reversed makes me want to get it. Can you tell me how far the lat attachment extends past the rear upright in this setup? Do you think reversing the stabilizer in a 30" rack would still provide enough room in the rack to do some work? Thanks!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Prob still want a good foot clearance for the equipment and then space to load the horns. My stablizer is flipped now actually to allow for more ROM on the front uprights for safeties. It's attaches at an angle however so no matter which way it faces the center part is always going to be in the middle.

@lackeye

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the quick reply!

I am debating between this set up and the one I have right now. Right now I have everything u have in rack but in separate stations with a prx squat wall rack.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Unless there is a more compelling reason to upgrade I'd prob just keep it as is!

Very nice setup Brandon ! What is the depth of Crossmembers ? 16” or 30” ? Also how much space from the rear of the rack does the Lat PULLDOWN stick outwards towards the wall? Thank you

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

the inside depth here is 16"

Awesome video!! I was looking for a creative, space saving yet functional setup. Do you think the logo cross member could be swapped out for a pull up bar? Would it be stable enough?

@BasementBrandon

8 ай бұрын

I'd prob look into one of their compact athena or ares set ups now that they're out.They currently are running a "rack week" discount for black friday/november.

Great idea! What’s the depth from the wall to the last post with the iso arms attached to?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Offhand I want to say around 34"

@nigelalcoran1268

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandonwow! I WANNNNNTTT

Looking back, is there anything you would change? Also, is there any attachments you think would make this better and or you don’t use now that’s on it?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Personally I still prefer a full rack/cage. I just think something like this could be ideal for someone looking for a compact complete solution.

Brandon, If you reversed the RBS with 30 inch crossmembers and have the selectorized lat pull down. 1. Would you be able to incline bench outside rack. 2. Have a pull up bar. 3. Have room for plate storage and 4. What would be the total length from back to front with the foot stabilizers? 72 inches? Thanks, your the man

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I think with this set up it's hard to incline unless you have the jammers. Reversing the RBS doesn't give you any more room front to back, it just opens up upright mounting points. Pull Up bar with this set up would also be tough other than what I show due to no space.

Brandon you made the video I’ve been looking for. You have a earned a sub my friend

@BasementBrandon

Ай бұрын

appreciated.

I live in CA 4 minutes away from beach but I have a outdoor rack but covered under tarp. I guess my question is, is it bad where it can rust even faster. Rogue rack.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I think that's just one of the things you'll have to deal with. It will impact it aesthetically, but structurally you should still be good.

Do you think there is a way to use the pulleys hinged on the barbell to get a cable on different height? Use a weighted barbell with like a pvc cut like a fat grip around the bar to spin?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm not sure TBH

I hope this makes sense. If you measured between the outer edges of the Rep lat pulldown bolts, would it fit inside your Rogue rack? I’m wondering if I could “engineer” a bracket to make it work.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

No, it fits a 47" wide rack and Rogue is 49"

@EEC498

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon I figured. Thanks.

what bench would you recommend if i want to do incline easily on this setup? I know you said the iso arms help, but lets say i didn't have the iso arms. what bench would you recommend? thanks for doing this video.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

It's tough to say unfortunately as I only have two to test.

If the lower support bracket is flipped around to bolt to the front uprights does it help with clearance? Any chance of a "does this fit the rogue rack" test? :)

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

It's supposed to be bolted to the front. I flipped it b/c this way you get more use out of the front uprights for safeties and lever arms. Otherwise it eats up the bottom 1/3 of the rack. It won't fit on a Rogue rack as is b/c of different widths and heights of their offerings.

Hey Brandon, I'm waiting for an 8x12 shed to be shipped and was trying to decide on a rack. I've been looking at the RM-3 and RM-4 as well as the comparable Rep racks(PR-5000 but seems like it would be the Omni rack now). Do you have any suggests on which I should choose? (I previously though about the ML series vs the PR-4000 but felt I'd get more versatility out of the ones I mentioned above)

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

The RML or PR4000 will save money initially and over time and are built enough where they'll last a lifetime. Just a question if you want some of the more boujee attachments.

Awesome man looks great. Do you still use your rogue rack?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

99% of the time.

Amazing video.. I've come back to it a dozen times for reference. Quick question: Do you remember roughly the footprint this took up off the wall?

@BasementBrandon

4 ай бұрын

So first of all I'd say if you're looking at this, REP now has better options that are based off this model and can get even more compact with some of their weight stack options (athena & ares). This one here is a bit deceiving b/c when you factor in the front feet and the space needed for the plate loaded pins in the back you're still prob looking at like 50-60"

The “Diamond Rack” love it!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

lol

Holy crap, this is exactly what I was looking for!!!

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

They have a new pre built half rack based off this I believe.

Cool looking rack. A point of concern for me is that brace crossmember. All I can think is that if you fail on a squat and falling forward into it; For a self induced fatality. I love the finish. I'm not sure if it is clear coat or SS. The lat pull down looks cool. Awesome video.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I mean I guess you could say it will break your fall earlier than the floor

@broadneydangerfield

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Haha!! True!

Brandon. 2 thoughts. Any chance you will take a peek at the PRX SBB? They just launched it. Similar price to the the SS Yoke. USA made. And this lat pulldown is really not needed. I have a couple monster shackles and a good band set and get similar results.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Prob not, seems like another EliteFTS clone so nothing new to really say. On the band front, it's completely different vs an actual pulley system IMO.

How did reversing the rear stabilizer for the pull down work? I have the pr5000 but don’t want to extend another 30something inches in my garage, do you notice any difference? How much space are you saving from it?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

doesn't save any space for footprint, but allows you to use more of the front uprights for attachments.

Great setup!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude!

Hey Brandon I thought you previously had the rogue collegiate half rack? Is there a reason you switched? And what is the overall dimensions of this rack?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I still have my RM3! This rack as shown is roughly 55-60" deep from lat pull down to front feet and 47" wide.

Nice setup...good vid. And, I have to comment on the black socks...love 'em! My wife makes fun of me when I wear black, but white socks just get boring...whatever. Anyway, great vid...this is a nice breakdown, as I always look for other lift options with equipment, even when the mfr doesn't state other possible options. Take care...

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I used to get a lot of "why are you wearing work socks to train in" comments a few years back!

Sorry if I missed it, but didnt you have the 6 post version of this same rack? Which do you prefer? Any training trade-offs to call out if space isn't an issue for you?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer a full rack. I'm just showing how you can make a pretty versatile rack with little footprint.

What a great video! Do these accessories work with the PR-1000 rack?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

They would not :(

Thinking about doing this for my next home gym, thank you for the video! If I didn't want the jammer arms but wanted a pull-up bar, is there a REP fitness item (or compatible brand) that I can add to the top of my half-rack for this purpose?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Could look at just getting something that bolts to the front crossmember, or even just use band pegs or utility pins.

@JSDaniels97

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Awesome ideas, thank you!

@neilpollack3514

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon or, you could just mount the dip bars higher and do your pull-ups there.

That's a pretty cool setup. Seems like they're moving away from supporting the 1000 series racks (I have an 1100), so might need to consider this if I want to upgrade my gym.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I think they're just trying to put their money into stuff that generates more revenue right now.

@futbol1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon sorry but was the model number of this rack again? Is it the PR 5000v2?

@fwagner9

2 жыл бұрын

@@futbol1972 I was wondering how he did this as well. Not sure if you figured it out, but he clarifies in a reply above what he did: "I'd prob reach out to rep and tell them what you want to do and they should be able to put it together in a quote. I basically took the 16" storage off a 6 post PR5000 and added all the attachments to make it a half rack."

B-Rand...Love this setup! But I'd love it to have cable crossovers abilities. Any suggestions?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Would prob have to look into something with dual stacks. at that point prob better just buying a cheap functional trainer IMO

@MarkReadsReddit

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Ok, thanks for the tip! I'm putting together my Christmas list

Im sold. If I didnt already have a 6 post rack (PR4000) I would go this route. Only negative would be I would have to give up strap safeties.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

True! I think this offers some helpful things, but I'm a full rack kinda guy!

I sold my SML-1 in August to get a full PR-4000 and it was the best decision I ever made. Not only did I make profit but I saved a lot of $$ too. I saw people converting their squat stands to half racks and they were spending more than me on a worse set-up. Squat stands are also way less space efficient. The footprint of a squat stand is 48x48 but a 30” power rack is 48x36. Tell me I’m wrong!!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

What I really like about all this at the end of the day is everything is super modular and you can really build anything you can think of.

Quick question for you. Would the same build be possible with the 4000 series? I assume you only built it with the 5000 because you had some of the bits already laying around?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

I believe so as they have all the same pieces.

If building a similar rack but without lat pulldown attachment but with multi-grip pull-up bar (will not be using it for kipping pull-ups), would the front foot extensions be necessary, or would bolting it down to a platform be sufficient?

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

If you're bolting you don't need the feet.

This was extraordinarily helpful. I have an important question though. Say I wanted to build this setup minus the Lat Pull Down and the ISO Arms. Do you think this is something I can put on a second floor room? I currently workout in a second floor room, I have a weight tree with 330lbs of plates, a squat rack, pull-up/dip tower, a stationary bike and dumbbell storage. Now with this REP setup, most of that stuff is going to be in on central area of my gym room. I just don't want to be benching one day and then be falling through the floor. Thoughts?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, shouldn't be an issue if you live in a structurally sound building.

@sheffsteel7

4 ай бұрын

@@BasementBrandonagree, having a gym upstairs should never be a problem, the weight is similar to 6 men. I know one ever worries about the floor falling through when there are a few people upstairs in the same room at the same time.

I thought of doing this with my PR5k but i feel like since I bought the 6 post I have to use it... lol. I could really use the extra floor space, thinking of trying this out. I don't know how I feel about the lack of a pull-up bar because I don't have the Iso arms. Thanks for the video.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

How about doing an Apex like build?

@Rslttchnq

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon hm? not familiar with that.

@broadneydangerfield

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Had to Google it myself. Those are SO dope! My wheels are turning like mad right now haha!

Brandon I'm getting ready to build a rack and need to fit it in a small foot print such as you have here. I have a few questions: 1) Can you do the same setup with the Rep PR-4000...2) Can you use the selecterized lat pull down versus the plate loaded...3) Is the depth on your setup 16" or 24"...thanks in advance

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

You "should" be able to, but I would confirm with REP. This one is 16".

@danoneil4097

8 ай бұрын

I just bought and set up this exact configuration (PR-4000 and selector lat pull down). It worked perfectly.

Versatility half rack , right on definitely in my budget thanks. I take this rack over rogue sml squat stand. More versatility. 🤙🤙🤙.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

You can flip the stabilizer bar no problem for more room. Garage Gym Experiment did that.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

It is flipped in this video :)

@lonka2184

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandonlove the setup! Rep Fitness website states that stabilizer bar adds 27" to the rack depth. How much room/depth does flipping the stabilizer bar save? Or how much depth does the lat pulldown add with this set-up ? Either dimension would be useful.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

@@lonka2184 The rear stabilizer doesn't take up that much space. I believe the 27" refers to if you have the lat pull down extension. For me in this set up the stabilizer fits between the two uprights, so flipping it one way or the other doesn't take up any additional space.

@lonka2184

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Thank you for the reply. I had two more follow up questions: 1) If this rack were to be bolted down, would the front stabilizer legs still be necessary? 2) Let's say I wanted to do something similar but really wanted to have an actual pull-up bar, and didn't want to spend money on the jammer arms. Could I opt for 24" long cross members, buy the rep fitness Globe side-mount pull-up bar, bolt down the rack and skip the front stabilizer legs and jammer arms? Total depth would be (3"+27" = 30") without spotter arms or (24"+3" + 27" = 54") with spotter arms mounted. I could see potentially the rear posts being same depth as the lat pulldown sled may be inconvenient. Could you please comment on such a set up?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

@@lonka2184 Yeah if bolting down the front feet become unnecessary. For the other question, I don't believe you'll have enough space to mount it unless you went even bigger that 24" (not even sure 30" would work). There are other options. You could use utility pins as handles, mount your j cups high and use a barbell as a pull up bar, etc..

Anything you would change on this today? I could get platform welded locally to make a belt squat platform on the rear brace but that's the only thing that stands out to me.

@BasementBrandon

6 ай бұрын

Prob would opt for the athena or ares vs plate loaded.

Wow, that's amazing!

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look!

This is brilliant! Just today I picked up 4 uprights, the nameplate logo and a lat pull down attachment + spotter arms for

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

I think I answered this on another post (IG maybe?) Let me know if not.

@pranavgarimella8987

Жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon you absolutely did!