your videos are like Equipement home gym dream for me. keep them coming please

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

+François Calvo yessir, I will!!

Just ordered the Ethos for less then 140 with tax and free shipping. I drove to get one I paid for online, and they "accidently" gave it to someone else. After lots of arguing, they agreed to ship it free. It wont be a Rogue, but for $140 it will be fine for me.

Great review. This bench deserves so much more recognition and exposure.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it's a beast for sure!

@someoneprice2371

5 ай бұрын

it needs to be in all commercial gyms

Jsir got this with the fat pad and spotter steps. Very impressed with it.

Great review Coop and I could not agree more. Not only is the Thomson Fat Pad the best bench pad the versatility of the Rogue Westside bench is excellent. I have a similar set up and have done - bands, reverse hang bar bands, pin presses, chains and board presses in it. If you have the space - you can't go wrong

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron, I love your white bench and matching rack. Looks great!

@ronski99

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coop - with the price of Rogue gear out of reach (due to shipping costs) I had to make do with a local fabricator and they did a great job.

Great vid!👍

Where do you place the j cups? Is lower better if using heavy weight or it doesn't matter?

Would you recommend bolting down the bench, or is it not that important?

2:05 coop has a lot of trust in those collars 😂

@urgey978

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

Any input on what defines “smaller” lifters when deciding between the width of this vs the competition pad (12.5” vs 14”). I’d say I’m a smaller guy but my gf would also use it and she is smaller than I. No competitions, just home workouts for fun and offset to Rock climbing. Definitely not lifting super heavy, 190 is my max bench and I’m ok with that. I’m 6’ and 155lbs so smaller athletic frame.

Rogue Australia has the ROGUE WESTSIDE BENCH for sale 1550usd from the regionals. I have the rml690 but that bench is so pretty lol im tossing and turning.

I would LOVE to own that bench!!

What's the height to the top of the bench pad from the ground for this set up?

Will this weight bench accept the Rogue monoLifts like the Rogue racks would???? If it does then I’m going to purchase the bench!!!!

Good Information

I wish there was some sort of flip down attachment for an R3 similar to that PRX bench you have off to the side.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Now that would be sweet!

Great review man, I been considering it as well if i can get is for a good deal.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Keep watching Craigslist, I've been seeing more and more Rogue equipment in my area.

Titan just released theirs you should review and do a comparison

I built my own bench and I copied the fat pad dimensions. It's unreal how good it is.

what is the height of the bench with the fat pad?

What are the hole spacing?

will the spotter decks from titan work for it?

Looks like an awesome bench press setup

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

Do you think the infinity dip bar attachment would work on the front upright even though it's not a cage? My garage could not handle an R3 rack, I have the bench, and was trying to come up with a few home hacks to be used with the bench supports...if anyone knows

@summadeez

Жыл бұрын

Rogue does not recommend but it can be used. I contacted their support after trying it myself. At 200lbs or more body weight it does feel a little sketchy. I added weight to the bench for stability. A buddy that’s 280lbs was able to dip on it without issue also.

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can you lower the heigth of this or any of rogue's benches if you have very short legs? i.e. with the fat pad I need a maximum of 17 - 17.5 inches floor to pad top. thank you!

@Scottsarjeant29

Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same thing. What height to you have from the floor to top of the fat pad?

Titan recently released a thick pad that I’m assuming is supposed to be their version of the fat pad. Would be cool to see you review/compare that to the one from Rogue.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've thought about picking it up. One thing it won't be able to compare on though is the vinyl that's used.

@jeremyd2003

4 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews buy leather at a craft shop and upgrade.

I just bought this

How often do you have to expand your garage to fit all this new stuff???

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Great question haha. Believe it or not, my garage actually has three stalls. So, behind one of the walls is another room currently filled with my woodworking tools and lawn equipment. I will soon be creating a doorway between the two and adding equipment on that side as we have some big reviews coming soon. Good problem to have!

@DrewLSsix

6 жыл бұрын

Garage Gym Reviews. Not bad lol, Im currently training in a tiny 1 car garage that shares space between the gym and my shop! I literally have to roll an engine for my project car out the door to get to the rack. My entire workout space is basically the 4x8 footprint of the rack and stall mats! I want a dedicated bench bench with a fatpad specifically but cant quite justify one if it has no place to live when im DLing or squatting in the rack.

That things freakin beautiful

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Amen!!

can this be bought as a power rack with fat pad thing included

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so.

You never have to step foot in a commercial gym with that thing.

But if you do ipf or other sactioned competion dont get use to it because the fat pad really help vs the narrow bench they use in meet

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

True true

Are those Rogue chains hanging on the back?

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Nope, those are from Advantage Rigging. Best priced chains on the interwebz.

Would this pad fit on my ethos bench

@basedabdu8653

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not lol

Coop compare it to the titan fitness Westside version.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@calvinm119

4 жыл бұрын

I had a Titan Fitness version. It was okay. One of the legs wasn’t really straight so I had to improvise with a washer to correct it. Titan Fitness..... it works 😂🤷🏾‍♂️

Why do you raise your head on the eccentric portion of the bench press?

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

I don't always, just a habit that I do sometimes.

@Kayeinel

6 жыл бұрын

Garage Gym Reviews okay, I asked cuz I've seen other people do it, so I wondered if there an advantage to doing so

@mr.perfectcell3843

6 жыл бұрын

Kayeinel I do the same, it just happens when I’m really focused on driving my traps into the bench

@Kayeinel

6 жыл бұрын

Mr. Perfect Cell gotchu. I see.

Standard power rack is all anyone needs.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

That's true Phil, but if we based our lives solely on needs we wouldn't be using power racks or barbells, but instead lifting stones and logs.

@JoeyAme

6 жыл бұрын

Phil Ivey IMO your “needs” (equipments) should be based on you level of training. It’s pretty ridiculous to spend several thousands on equipment when you have “planet fitness” gains. Reviewer’s whole gym is something you’d expect a top performing powerlifter/weightlifting to have, yet he performs more like a weekend CrossFitter. It’s like putting racing fuel in your daily driver 95 Ford Taurus.

@Pler1978

5 жыл бұрын

@@JoeyAme and why do you care other than its beyond your budget...

@Pler1978

5 жыл бұрын

This isn't really all that expensive less than a grand shipped

@bmstylee

5 жыл бұрын

Well. My garage won't allow a rack like the R3. They roof is such a standard power rack just won't work. So a bench station would help a lot. I can use spotter arms on my folder but Rogue does not recommend doing so since the rack is not bolted to the ground.

The gym I go to has this and when I first saw it my eyes lit up.... However, when I used it, I was sadly disappointed. My feet barely touch the ground and I'm not a short person, 6'0". I draw a lot power from my feet like most people do. I love the padding and how stable it is, but it's just overkill for the average lifter. Heck even most gym warriors. This is strictly a power lifting bench. I just hopped my way to the power squat rack and used the safety bars there. Take huge consideration before purchasing this thing. And if at all possible, try one out before you do.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I stack mats up underneath when I bench!

just buy a seperate squat stand from your main rack...much cheaper lol

Just buy the pad and build your own legs.

You forgot to touch on some major downsides. If you bench a lot you are likely a powerlifter which means you will want to train like you lift in contest. With the pad, the bench is now inches higher than competition specs. The structure also looks like it stops you from placing your legs underneath you like most powerlifters do. Women or short lifters legs would either be at the structure or in front of it maybe resting against it. I've tried the fat pad and yes it does seem safer on the shoulders and it is a beast but still unsure how that would translate to a contest being as it's 2.5 inches wider thereby giving you more support behind your delts. When I used it and I'm a pretty big guy it supported by rear delts a smaller person it would likely be the tricep. What would that mean in contest? Seems like to many negatives for me being a powerlifter. If you do bodybuilding or just lift for sport or fitness then ya seems like a winner for safety and longevity.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Those are great points. First off, I haven't had an issue driving into the ground. I know others who have and they simply make a platform for their feet. The second issue is simply because I have the bench backwards with the logo on the front of the bench instead of the back. This is because I don't bench with my feet underneath. If I was competing in Powerlifting, I would likely train with the FatPad and as I got closer to a meet I would switch to a competition pad which I've seen many others do.

@brandon12214

6 жыл бұрын

Nick C I just got this same bench this weekend. The Instuctions tell you what holes to put the crossmembers in in order to make it competition height with the fat pad. And he also doesn't have it put together right. The crossmember with the rogue nameplate should be on the side while the skinny crossmember should be in the front and back, allowing for your legs to be put underneath you.

@nickc3365

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Schwan that's good to know. It would be awesome to have this if it was legit specs. I'll have to wait till I move and have more room but maybe one day. Wonder if you could interchange a pad once you get close to a contest.

@brandon12214

6 жыл бұрын

Nick C you can just buy the bench with the regular pad and then buy the fat pad separately. It would just take a little tinkering to switch them out.

@nickc3365

6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Schwan does it need to be bolted to the floor?

I'm not paying almost a grand I'll buy the ethos bench same shit

you are factually INCORRECT to make the statement "this won't be a competition bench" just because a bench isnt to IPF specs, doesn't mean that other feds wouldn't consider it to be competition legal in there feds.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the correction, I was falsely under the impression that most federations follow the IPF. Much appreciated.

@matcoddy6097

6 жыл бұрын

:) I figured you'd want that pointed out, your videos are very good, just felt it was important enough to point out

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mat, there's always at least one thing I get wrong in each video haha

I dont understand. For many years people have been putting up with the 1 thing that gave you good stability and it hasnt change yet. The height of it remains the same. Caucasians are taller than asians yet many of you still struggle to have both your feet planted firmly on the floor while you benchpressed. Its really weird.

There's no way I could get my feet far enough back in that rack

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

I have it reversed, if you flip it, you can put your feet as far under as you'd like.

@RoyRope

6 жыл бұрын

The way its set now I can't neither.

I wish i had this much money.

@GarageGymReviews

6 жыл бұрын

+-,' RED ',- don't wish for it, work for it.

@joelscb

6 жыл бұрын

CoopTrains i literally wish i had this much money. I would love a rogue system here in the Philippines but the government is so protectionist. if i have rogue items shipped over i will literally be paying double. Customs will tax me 100% of the stated value of items being shipped. So that RML - 490 will be $2000 instead of $1000

Not as good as the " ALL of the BOWFLEX's slextion's !!

What's with all those fake colored bumpers you use.... Let us see how much you're liftin!! Lol