Thanks buddy!! If only I could store my lawnmower, table saw, miter saw, and air compressor somewhere else......🤔🤔....Then I'd have more space for more equipment!! Yay!! 😂
Yours and Basement Brandon’s gym is what inspired me to have mine. Similar set up as yours, atleast with the RM4, which will be converted to the rm6 with the weight and shelf storage. Want to get the trolly arm for a punching bag, and upgrade my functional trainer and get some DB’s. Hoping 2022 can provide me that upgrade.
Awesome!! Glad to hear that!!! You'll absolutely love the conversion (I don't think I could ever have a 4 post rack after experiencing a 6! 😂). Hopefully 2022 is great for you and you receive whatever your heart desires!! Holler at me if you have any questions and I'll answer whatever I can!! Thanks for watching!
@@MattPendergraph With the 6 post rack, is it still necessary to bolt the rack down or load up a bunch of plates in back in order to use trolley arms, spotter arms, etc.?
Ive got the short lever arms and a while back you recommended the solo mount pullup bars as handles. Ive since gotten both the 45degree and the neutral grips. They 45degree are amazing!! Im surprised youre still using those floppy handles. I also find using a 6 foot piece of conduit pipe to put in between the lever arms works best for shoulder pressing instead of attaching a pullup bar or using handles.
Man...I BARELY use these floppy handles!!! lol. I use the standard now more than anything. Glad to hear the 45 degree grips work so nice!!! I'm definitely not against picking some of my own up someday!!!
Thank you!! Unfortunately I do 😬. The great part is that I chose quality pieces that I know will outlast me, therefore I SHOULD have most of this stuff forever (that's the plan anyways 😂). I'm not gonna lie, I spend FAR TOO MUCH TIME out in the garage admiring it all!! 😂
Well....My recommendation to anyone who asks for my opinion on benches is ALMOST ALWAYS the REP AB-5200. I think it's a fantastic bench (built extremely well and looks great IMO) and I think the price is extremely reasonable (especially compared to other benches on the market within the same category). I like that it's offered in a variety of colors and has an optional spotter deck and wide pads available.
@@brainchilddesigner No problem!! It's not "gapless", but the gap isn't crazy substantial, plus the back rest is so long that you don't technically even have to straddle the gap at all!
Alex!!!! How's it going guy??!! Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Yep....been running this channel and my Instagram page for minute now!! I love it!!!
Cool video Matt. I’d love to pick your brain sometime in the near future! I’m making a big home gym set up once I find a house on the market and I’ve been doing a lot of research and videos like this and people like you could be of big help!
The rack maybe the Velvet Ant but your voice is very much the Velvet Fog (aka Mel Tormé). Smooth...vague Night Court reference for the win! Btw, I did not see any adjustable benches. Do you not do any incline or decline exercises????
Haha!!! I had to google this "Velvet Fog" that you spoke of!🤦♂...lol. I'm saving up my money to purchase an adjustable bench, so don't you worry buddy! I'll have one soon enough!!!
Awesome. Love the blue benches. That was my plan to go blue, but changed my mind and went with the AB-3000 in red. Wanted to get all crazy red white and blue color scheme, but changed my mind, based on my woodworking equipment, which was predominantly red (Craftsman cabinet, Sawstop). Colors are super important to me haha. But yea, time for you to sell like 4 benches ;) Hope you have a great next workout!
Haha! I know what you mean! Because I have so much red already in the gym, I HAD to go with something else (and black is just too boring for me!! lol) Thanks for watching!
I can do that!! I have a video planned comparing them all, but I can say that I personally prefer/think the REP AB-5200 is easily the best bang for the buck!!! It's built incredibly strong and priced well, looks great IMO, has an optional spotter deck and wide pad, and it ships free!!!
@@gerardocapo3567 I'm honestly not crazy about the Get RXd bench...😬. I wanted to LOVE it (which is why I purchased it in the first place) but after having/using it, I tend not to recommend it as often as I thought I might have. I'll elaborate more in a future video.
Thank you! Easily the REP AB-5200. I think it's a fantastic bench (built extremely well and looks great IMO) I think the price is extremely reasonable (especially compared to other benches on the market within the same category). I like that it's offered in a variety of colors and has an optional spotter deck and wide pads available.
Definitely curious about the pad on the 5200 vs. the GETRXD. Also are the articulating handles really worth the $$$? They really seem overpriced from just looking at them but maybe I’d feel different once I knew what all they were good for. A person could buy an entire Titan fitness power rack for the same money lol
I'll cover the benches in a separate video...but I will say....the pads are basically identical (more or less the same grippy material used on the outside. I personally feel like the Get RX'd pad does feel a bit firmer than the 5200). As far as the articulating handles go.....I say pass!! lol. I have and RARELY use mine!! I vote to spend your money elsewhere!
Hey Matt, of all your fid and fi benches, which do you like the best and why? And, if I’m in the market for a new bench, would you suggest I wait on the Manta Ray over any of the benches you have?
Hey! So that'll really depend on what your wants/needs are. If you don't care anything at all about about doing decline work, then my favorite is easily the REP AB-5200 (or the AB-4100 if you need something comparable but smaller/lighter) repfitness.com/collections/adjustable-weight-benches#6140b000cc3df If you need decline and want the best of the best then I can 100% say that the Manta Ray is LEGIT, but it will not come cheap (probably looking at over $1000 shipped!). One bench that has really caught my eye is the Griffin Fitness Adjustable Bench 2.0 griffin.fitness/strength-equipment/griffin-adjustable-bench-2-0/#mattpend The specs look incredible and it's priced EXTREMELY competitive ($499 with free shipping) and has an optional leg attachment from decline work! Hopefully this helps!
Thank you! I enjoyed filming this one! As far as being too cramped....at the moment...ABSOLUTELY! lol. I say that mainly due to the excessive amount of benches and where the multi shelf storage rack is currently located. I have plans to move it out of the gym space and into the back room of the garage soon (that'll free up a TON of floor space/will allow me to move the weight tree and 2nd bar holder up against the wall itself!!) I also have plans to sell off at least 2, possibly 3 of the benches (which will also gain me more space!) As far as would I do anything differently....NOPE! lol.. I've swapped so much stuff around/in/out over the years and what I currently have is basically a result of past trial and error! The only thing I would probably do differently is I MIGHT have sprung for the rack mounted lat pulldown/low row as opposed to the route I took only because I feel like it's more refined overall (not saying what I have is bad or anything, just isn't as clean/polished up). Great question!!
As much as I want a home gym I wouldn't be productive in it. I enjoy the atmosphere at a gym and also if I took the time to drive there I'm going to put in the work vs being at my home gym I would say "screw this I'm watching tv". Nice gym
LOL. I completely understand that!! You definitely have to get in a different mindset to be productive! When I worked from home, I had the EXACT same mentality!! lol. Work???..Screw that!!...I'm watching TV!! Haha!
Woa! NICE gym!! Thanks for the wall control idea! Just what I am.needing to hang all my attachments. Question: debating on an adjustable bench, and since Rep doesn't ship to Canada, I was thinking about the Rogue 3.0 bench. But it's so expensive, what are your thoughts about it? Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate that! Oh yeah, LOVE the Wall Control!! As far as the bench, the 3.0 is nice for sure. I personally would suggest the REP 5200 due to the cost/value... sucks they don't ship to Canada man! With that being the case, I'd say the 3.0 would probably be my next pick. It's a solid bench (well made and looks great IMO).
Awesome gym and use of space. High quality video as well for a channel with your subscriber count hope to see it go up! Why so many dumbbells and benches? Are you training people out of here? If the door is open and things moved out into the driveway you've got enough equipment for a small crowd to lift together lol
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! (hopefully the channel continues to grow...fingers crossed). As far as all the benches.....man....lol. I have no answers!! I started off with the AB-5000, then REP had to go off and release the AB-5200. Then Rogue decided to make a 3.0 version. Then I found the GetRxd bench...and then somehow ended up with another AB-5200! I'm not particularly proud of myself......lol
Great gym! I have the ft5000 and one of the weight stacks is less smooth than the other. Are you experiencing differences between the two stacks? I think it could be that the bushings on guide rods creating friction.
Thank you!! I haven't noticed one being smoother/less smooth than the other. I was gonna ask, is it possible that maybe one of the rods is slightly bent/warped? (that would cause friction). Either that or maybe the rods are rougher? either way, I'd recommend reaching out to REP if you can't figure out the problem! Good luck!
I like it a lot actually! It's SOLID (over 1000lbs), well made, and sharp looking IMO. I looked at a few other trainers while searching, but kept coming back to the REP! I've had it a few months now and have ZERO regrets!
If I had to do it all over again and simply purchase one single bench, I'd EASILY choose the REP 5200. Not only is it a solid and attractive bench IMO, it's priced better than any of the others I have. Seriously hard to beat it!
Do you have any slop in your weight plate rack? I was watching another video review, and the individual was saying if he went less than 40lbs, the weight selector arm would come out of the plate rack making it unusable. Apparently it has a lot of wobble for him. I don't want to drop $1000 on it for it to suffer from a drawback that like vs just getting the plate rack. Speaking of the two, do you think the weight stack is worth it over the plate rack?
You're probably referring to the video Travis made (I assume anyways as he does mention his and his issues in a video). I've actually talked to him a few times about what he's got going on and truly think something isn't quite right with his. I only notice the issue with mine if I drop down to a single plate or so and yank rapidly on the cable (due to the light weight, the selector rod isn't held perfectly in place, therefore it can shift slightly if yanked around and clip the edges going back into the weight holes)....If it makes you feel any better, my original life fitness functional trainer was the same way with such light weight!
@@CYB3ROP7iX Thought so! 😂..Just wanted to double check. For me, it came down to convenience! Moving a pin is a heck of a lot faster than loading weight onto a vertical post!! Lol. Well yes, you're paying a considerable amount more for that convenience, to me it was totally worth it! I own both systems, therefore, I can say that the plate loaded option is actually smoother in my opinion due to the weight being basically free hanging as opposed to gliding on rods! However, with that being said, It's not enough of a difference for me to recommend going with it over the weight stack 🤷♂️. Again, for me it all came down to convenience
@@jeffzavatsky1455 😂, I'm sorry!! I had a few people asking about the benches, therefore I was in "bench mode" and wasn't paying attention to the "FT" part! 🤦♂️....Yes!! I love the trainer!! I researched a few other options before purchasing (kept coming back to this one!). It's CRAZY overbuilt (it's constructed of thick gauge steel and weighs over 1000 lbs!!) Rock solid!! I also think cosmetically it looks great! The finish is sharp and the welds are super clean. Seriously, all top notch! I was happy with the price compared to others and it arrived to me in excellent condition (very well packaged/shipped freight in a big ole crate)
Thanks Matt I appreciate the feedback. I'm gonna use your link to buy the rogue rhino belt squat today cant wait for that thing to come Im most likely gonna order the functional trainer as well. Keep up the good work brotha
@@jeffzavatsky1455 No problem at all!!! Thank you for the support!! I truly appreciate that!!! Pop on my Instagram (if you have it) to see close up pics of the trainer and how it was delivered. Let me know how you like the Rhino btw!! Been eyeing one for about a year now myself! Thanks again!!
It wouldn't be practical my friend!! It'd be way cheaper for you to purchase from whoever (especially if you get free shipping), no telling what me shipping one of these would cost!!!! lol
Sweet gym, I think the moving shots are good but I think most were a bit fast. Also I think it would be better to have broken them up with some still images that could zoom in or out rather than having only scrolling shots so we don't get dizzy.
Rusting??!!! Dang man!!! So far so good over here (and the humidity in my garage is TERRIBLE!!). Is it just your nuts/bolts that are rusting or the actual frame itself?
@@MattPendergraph wheel frame, vertical storage post, inside the lettering. Like everywhere. I emailed them, they told me it was “normal ware and tare.” Bro, it’s about 7 months old 😑.
@@mediumspeedsomedrag9885 Dang!!! No, that doesn't seem "normal" to me man!! So far mine is fine, but who's to say it will remain that way 🤷♂️... sorry guy!! Glad to know though! Definitely something I'll keep an eye out for!
@@mediumspeedsomedrag9885 Aside from the horrible paint/primer job that the GETRXD bench may have, what are both of y’all’s opinions of the pad? It seemed firmer than the 5200 in Brandons video. How much difference is there between the two?
Alright I’ll say it, this is the goal for what a home gym should look like but whose got the money for this? Lol sick space brother 💪 Color me peanut butter and jealous
Thanks man!! While certainly not cheap, I've been building this up over time. I was fortunate enough to sell off a bunch of older equipment I had purchased throughout the years and reinvest it into most of what you see today! I appreciate ya watching!
@@MattPendergraph that’s definitely the way to do it. We can see how proud you are of how it’s turn out so far too and that’s pretty awesome man. Congrats on the sweet setup bro
Thank you!! Been meaning to get an updated tour vid out for a minute!! As far as the benches.....I have no answer for you! 😔 I bought one, then a second.......and then 3 more after that!!! 🤪 (Apparently I have ZERO self control!!)
Yeah, I can see you talking to your neighbors when your wife suddenly opens the garage door exposing all your adjustable benches. Oh the embarrassment. You've probably reduced yourself to cutting the grass at night from the shame.
Hey buddy, as a side note...I think you are a very smart guy with a clever sense of humor. With all do respect, you are too smart for UA-cam. I wish there were more guys like you and Paul Harrell putting out content
@@dashriprock5720 I appreciate that! Don't let my editing skills fool you (I make myself sound smart! lol). Thank you. I plan to keep the content coming as long as it continues to be as well received as it has been. Hoping to become more consistent with my release schedule as soon as things slow down a bit.
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Wow that's a lot of stuff in that space Matt! Well done.
Thanks buddy!! If only I could store my lawnmower, table saw, miter saw, and air compressor somewhere else......🤔🤔....Then I'd have more space for more equipment!! Yay!! 😂
Solid space
Thanks guy!
No Fate channel checking in and love the wall control!!!
Appreciate that! WORLDS better than my previous solution of storing most everything on shelves/in bins! lol
What a jam packed place. So many places to lay down…on those benches…because there’s so many of them.
Also, that’s a badass shirt!
Thanks dude!...so many benches.....so so many...🤦♂️
You have so much stuff! I hope to one day have as many benches and bars as Matt Pendergraph.
😂😂!!! You DON'T want this buddy!! Trust me!!! Stay far away and continue living your life as you are!! 😜
Awesome setup.
I have s RML-3WC folding rack. Question i have spotter arms and jcups. How can i store these on the wall or idea you may have?
@@brianhorst3561 Thanks! A lot has changed since filming this 😂. I always used Rogue Monster Wall Strips to store mine and it worked well
Yours and Basement Brandon’s gym is what inspired me to have mine. Similar set up as yours, atleast with the RM4, which will be converted to the rm6 with the weight and shelf storage. Want to get the trolly arm for a punching bag, and upgrade my functional trainer and get some DB’s. Hoping 2022 can provide me that upgrade.
Awesome!! Glad to hear that!!! You'll absolutely love the conversion (I don't think I could ever have a 4 post rack after experiencing a 6! 😂). Hopefully 2022 is great for you and you receive whatever your heart desires!! Holler at me if you have any questions and I'll answer whatever I can!! Thanks for watching!
@@MattPendergraph With the 6 post rack, is it still necessary to bolt the rack down or load up a bunch of plates in back in order to use trolley arms, spotter arms, etc.?
@@JLThisisMe I personally wouldn't think so man as the rack itself is pretty substantial in weight/length!
this is sick! a lot of time and dedication to make it so unique.
Thank you!! You're absolutely correct there my friend (so many hours put into this space 🤦♂️) 😂, I appreciate ya watching!
Ive got the short lever arms and a while back you recommended the solo mount pullup bars as handles. Ive since gotten both the 45degree and the neutral grips. They 45degree are amazing!! Im surprised youre still using those floppy handles. I also find using a 6 foot piece of conduit pipe to put in between the lever arms works best for shoulder pressing instead of attaching a pullup bar or using handles.
Man...I BARELY use these floppy handles!!! lol. I use the standard now more than anything. Glad to hear the 45 degree grips work so nice!!! I'm definitely not against picking some of my own up someday!!!
This is awesome!! Geez, u have some $$$$ invested. I'd be living in that space, even if it's just sitting there admiring it all.
Thank you!! Unfortunately I do 😬. The great part is that I chose quality pieces that I know will outlast me, therefore I SHOULD have most of this stuff forever (that's the plan anyways 😂). I'm not gonna lie, I spend FAR TOO MUCH TIME out in the garage admiring it all!! 😂
If you had to choose only 1 adjustable bench, to use to the end of time, what's your choice?
Well....My recommendation to anyone who asks for my opinion on benches is ALMOST ALWAYS the REP AB-5200. I think it's a fantastic bench (built extremely well and looks great IMO) and I think the price is extremely reasonable (especially compared to other benches on the market within the same category). I like that it's offered in a variety of colors and has an optional spotter deck and wide pads available.
@@MattPendergraph Awesome! Thank you for the honest answer.
Is the REP AB5200 gapless once flattened?
@@brainchilddesigner No problem!! It's not "gapless", but the gap isn't crazy substantial, plus the back rest is so long that you don't technically even have to straddle the gap at all!
@@MattPendergraph Excellent. All good info. Thanks again Matt
@@brainchilddesigner No problem!!! I appreciate ya watching!!
Just came across this channel! wow! way to go man.
Alex!!!! How's it going guy??!! Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Yep....been running this channel and my Instagram page for minute now!! I love it!!!
Cool video Matt. I’d love to pick your brain sometime in the near future! I’m making a big home gym set up once I find a house on the market and I’ve been doing a lot of research and videos like this and people like you could be of big help!
Thank you!! Absolutely!! I'd be glad to help out any way I can!!
The rack maybe the Velvet Ant but your voice is very much the Velvet Fog (aka Mel Tormé). Smooth...vague Night Court reference for the win!
Btw, I did not see any adjustable benches. Do you not do any incline or decline exercises????
Haha!!! I had to google this "Velvet Fog" that you spoke of!🤦♂...lol. I'm saving up my money to purchase an adjustable bench, so don't you worry buddy! I'll have one soon enough!!!
It'd be cool to see a video on the DB set up.
I can make that happen! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@MattPendergraph Sure. You have a great channel.
Great job this year
Thank you!! Hopefully this year will be even better!!
Awesome. Love the blue benches. That was my plan to go blue, but changed my mind and went with the AB-3000 in red. Wanted to get all crazy red white and blue color scheme, but changed my mind, based on my woodworking equipment, which was predominantly red (Craftsman cabinet, Sawstop). Colors are super important to me haha.
But yea, time for you to sell like 4 benches ;) Hope you have a great next workout!
Haha! I know what you mean! Because I have so much red already in the gym, I HAD to go with something else (and black is just too boring for me!! lol) Thanks for watching!
Would love to know about the benches. Best to worst or at least most preferred abs why.
I can do that!! I have a video planned comparing them all, but I can say that I personally prefer/think the REP AB-5200 is easily the best bang for the buck!!! It's built incredibly strong and priced well, looks great IMO, has an optional spotter deck and wide pad, and it ships free!!!
@@MattPendergraph good to know. Had my eye on the zero gap but I’m guessing the gap isn’t significant enough to pay the extra.
How does it compare to the Getrx one?
@@gerardocapo3567 I'm honestly not crazy about the Get RXd bench...😬. I wanted to LOVE it (which is why I purchased it in the first place) but after having/using it, I tend not to recommend it as often as I thought I might have. I'll elaborate more in a future video.
@@MattPendergraph thank you! I was about to pull the trigger on it but will wait for your review! Thanks!
the vulcan logos for the dumbbells are sick
Right??!! I love them and how they POP off the rack from across the room!!
Your setup is dope af! Also which bench is your favorite?
Thank you! Easily the REP AB-5200. I think it's a fantastic bench (built extremely well and looks great IMO) I think the price is extremely reasonable (especially compared to other benches on the market within the same category). I like that it's offered in a variety of colors and has an optional spotter deck and wide pads available.
Definitely curious about the pad on the 5200 vs. the GETRXD. Also are the articulating handles really worth the $$$? They really seem overpriced from just looking at them but maybe I’d feel different once I knew what all they were good for. A person could buy an entire Titan fitness power rack for the same money lol
I'll cover the benches in a separate video...but I will say....the pads are basically identical (more or less the same grippy material used on the outside. I personally feel like the Get RX'd pad does feel a bit firmer than the 5200). As far as the articulating handles go.....I say pass!! lol. I have and RARELY use mine!! I vote to spend your money elsewhere!
Hey Matt, of all your fid and fi benches, which do you like the best and why? And, if I’m in the market for a new bench, would you suggest I wait on the Manta Ray over any of the benches you have?
Hey! So that'll really depend on what your wants/needs are. If you don't care anything at all about about doing decline work, then my favorite is easily the REP AB-5200 (or the AB-4100 if you need something comparable but smaller/lighter)
repfitness.com/collections/adjustable-weight-benches#6140b000cc3df
If you need decline and want the best of the best then I can 100% say that the Manta Ray is LEGIT, but it will not come cheap (probably looking at over $1000 shipped!). One bench that has really caught my eye is the Griffin Fitness Adjustable Bench 2.0
griffin.fitness/strength-equipment/griffin-adjustable-bench-2-0/#mattpend
The specs look incredible and it's priced EXTREMELY competitive ($499 with free shipping) and has an optional leg attachment from decline work!
Hopefully this helps!
@@MattPendergraph Thank so much, Matt. Will we see your Manta impressions any time soon? Been waiting.
The Vulcan rubber grips over 100 don’t they get too bulky, or bc there smaller there not too bad ?
I don't think so. They are a heck of a lot smaller than what my REP's would be had I have gone with their 100lb+
How did you hang your spotter arms on the wall? Thank you!
I used a Rogue Monster Strips with plywood behind it to serve as a spacer in order to allow them to swing into place without digging into the wall.
Sweet tour! Do you ever feel like your gym is too cramped? Also, what equipment choices would you do differently? (Besides the benches ;)
Thank you! I enjoyed filming this one! As far as being too cramped....at the moment...ABSOLUTELY! lol. I say that mainly due to the excessive amount of benches and where the multi shelf storage rack is currently located. I have plans to move it out of the gym space and into the back room of the garage soon (that'll free up a TON of floor space/will allow me to move the weight tree and 2nd bar holder up against the wall itself!!) I also have plans to sell off at least 2, possibly 3 of the benches (which will also gain me more space!)
As far as would I do anything differently....NOPE! lol.. I've swapped so much stuff around/in/out over the years and what I currently have is basically a result of past trial and error! The only thing I would probably do differently is I MIGHT have sprung for the rack mounted lat pulldown/low row as opposed to the route I took only because I feel like it's more refined overall (not saying what I have is bad or anything, just isn't as clean/polished up). Great question!!
@@MattPendergraph Love it! I currently have four flat benches... maybe we 'll do a trade. 😂
@@gymreviewer Haha!!! Too funny!!
As much as I want a home gym I wouldn't be productive in it. I enjoy the atmosphere at a gym and also if I took the time to drive there I'm going to put in the work vs being at my home gym I would say "screw this I'm watching tv". Nice gym
LOL. I completely understand that!! You definitely have to get in a different mindset to be productive! When I worked from home, I had the EXACT same mentality!! lol. Work???..Screw that!!...I'm watching TV!! Haha!
Woa! NICE gym!! Thanks for the wall control idea! Just what I am.needing to hang all my attachments. Question: debating on an adjustable bench, and since Rep doesn't ship to Canada, I was thinking about the Rogue 3.0 bench. But it's so expensive, what are your thoughts about it? Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate that! Oh yeah, LOVE the Wall Control!! As far as the bench, the 3.0 is nice for sure. I personally would suggest the REP 5200 due to the cost/value... sucks they don't ship to Canada man! With that being the case, I'd say the 3.0 would probably be my next pick. It's a solid bench (well made and looks great IMO).
Well done!
Thank you! I appreciate ya watching!
Great video. Gym is awesome 💪🏻
Thank you!!! Tried to make the most of the space I've got!
Awesome gym and use of space. High quality video as well for a channel with your subscriber count hope to see it go up!
Why so many dumbbells and benches? Are you training people out of here? If the door is open and things moved out into the driveway you've got enough equipment for a small crowd to lift together lol
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! (hopefully the channel continues to grow...fingers crossed).
As far as all the benches.....man....lol. I have no answers!! I started off with the AB-5000, then REP had to go off and release the AB-5200. Then Rogue decided to make a 3.0 version. Then I found the GetRxd bench...and then somehow ended up with another AB-5200! I'm not particularly proud of myself......lol
@@MattPendergraph waillll tell the wife there are worse things to be addicted to 🤣
@@matthewmurphy5543 HAHA!!! This is true!
Great gym! I have the ft5000 and one of the weight stacks is less smooth than the other. Are you experiencing differences between the two stacks? I think it could be that the bushings on guide rods creating friction.
Thank you!! I haven't noticed one being smoother/less smooth than the other. I was gonna ask, is it possible that maybe one of the rods is slightly bent/warped? (that would cause friction). Either that or maybe the rods are rougher? either way, I'd recommend reaching out to REP if you can't figure out the problem! Good luck!
Very nice!!!
Thanks!!
Curious how you like your Rep FT-5000.? Would you buy again? Any others you could recommend for a taller unit? Thx
I like it a lot actually! It's SOLID (over 1000lbs), well made, and sharp looking IMO. I looked at a few other trainers while searching, but kept coming back to the REP! I've had it a few months now and have ZERO regrets!
Looking good!
Thank you!
What’s your favorite of those adjustable benches and why?
If I had to do it all over again and simply purchase one single bench, I'd EASILY choose the REP 5200. Not only is it a solid and attractive bench IMO, it's priced better than any of the others I have. Seriously hard to beat it!
What's the model of the black rep fitness bench?
It's an AB-5200 (metallic black)
Do you have any slop in your weight plate rack? I was watching another video review, and the individual was saying if he went less than 40lbs, the weight selector arm would come out of the plate rack making it unusable. Apparently it has a lot of wobble for him. I don't want to drop $1000 on it for it to suffer from a drawback that like vs just getting the plate rack. Speaking of the two, do you think the weight stack is worth it over the plate rack?
You're probably referring to the video Travis made (I assume anyways as he does mention his and his issues in a video). I've actually talked to him a few times about what he's got going on and truly think something isn't quite right with his. I only notice the issue with mine if I drop down to a single plate or so and yank rapidly on the cable (due to the light weight, the selector rod isn't held perfectly in place, therefore it can shift slightly if yanked around and clip the edges going back into the weight holes)....If it makes you feel any better, my original life fitness functional trainer was the same way with such light weight!
When you say "plate rack", are you referring to the plate loaded attachment for the slinger?
@@MattPendergraph yes, the plate loaded vs the stack.
@@CYB3ROP7iX Thought so! 😂..Just wanted to double check. For me, it came down to convenience! Moving a pin is a heck of a lot faster than loading weight onto a vertical post!! Lol. Well yes, you're paying a considerable amount more for that convenience, to me it was totally worth it! I own both systems, therefore, I can say that the plate loaded option is actually smoother in my opinion due to the weight being basically free hanging as opposed to gliding on rods! However, with that being said, It's not enough of a difference for me to recommend going with it over the weight stack 🤷♂️. Again, for me it all came down to convenience
LOL 5 benches!!! Yes you do have an amazing wife, I cant even have more than 3 baseball bats without hearing about it. Congrats!!!!
Haha!!! You're totally right!! I lucked out in the department!! 😂
Ever consider blessing a few of us with those extra benches?
🤦♂️ I know, I know...lol
@@MattPendergraph 😂🤣😂🤣
Amazing!!
Thank you!!! Appreciate ya watching!!
How do you like that Rep FT500 I'm looking to buy one this year any cons? Thanks in advance great video keep em comin
I meant the functional trainer any thoughts
@@jeffzavatsky1455 😂, I'm sorry!! I had a few people asking about the benches, therefore I was in "bench mode" and wasn't paying attention to the "FT" part! 🤦♂️....Yes!! I love the trainer!! I researched a few other options before purchasing (kept coming back to this one!). It's CRAZY overbuilt (it's constructed of thick gauge steel and weighs over 1000 lbs!!) Rock solid!! I also think cosmetically it looks great! The finish is sharp and the welds are super clean. Seriously, all top notch! I was happy with the price compared to others and it arrived to me in excellent condition (very well packaged/shipped freight in a big ole crate)
Thanks Matt I appreciate the feedback. I'm gonna use your link to buy the rogue rhino belt squat today cant wait for that thing to come Im most likely gonna order the functional trainer as well. Keep up the good work brotha
@@jeffzavatsky1455 No problem at all!!! Thank you for the support!! I truly appreciate that!!! Pop on my Instagram (if you have it) to see close up pics of the trainer and how it was delivered. Let me know how you like the Rhino btw!! Been eyeing one for about a year now myself! Thanks again!!
Oh I see that Dwight doll thing a ma jig.
😂!! You're the first/only person to mention it!!
hi what you suggest between the ab 5200 and rouge 3.0?thx
Hard choice! They are both solid! Really depends on how much money you want to spend and if being made in America is important or not!
@@MattPendergraph thx! love ur built!
@@lunbinduan9115 Thank you!
Will you sale me one of your benches? Been working on upgrading my home gym have a body solid power rack 2x2 24in depth saving up for the RM-4
It wouldn't be practical my friend!! It'd be way cheaper for you to purchase from whoever (especially if you get free shipping), no telling what me shipping one of these would cost!!!! lol
@@MattPendergraph that is true shipping price would kill me 😂 anyways your gym is awesome bro
@@navysealninja85 Lol. Thanks man!
nice
Thank you!
Sweet gym, I think the moving shots are good but I think most were a bit fast. Also I think it would be better to have broken them up with some still images that could zoom in or out rather than having only scrolling shots so we don't get dizzy.
Fair observation/assessment! I'll try to be a little more mindful of that going forward! I appreciate you watching and the feedback!
Is your GetRx bench rusting? My is rusting fast and they refused to do anything
Rusting??!!! Dang man!!! So far so good over here (and the humidity in my garage is TERRIBLE!!). Is it just your nuts/bolts that are rusting or the actual frame itself?
@@MattPendergraph wheel frame, vertical storage post, inside the lettering. Like everywhere. I emailed them, they told me it was “normal ware and tare.” Bro, it’s about 7 months old 😑.
@@mediumspeedsomedrag9885 Dang!!! No, that doesn't seem "normal" to me man!! So far mine is fine, but who's to say it will remain that way 🤷♂️... sorry guy!! Glad to know though! Definitely something I'll keep an eye out for!
@@mediumspeedsomedrag9885 Aside from the horrible paint/primer job that the GETRXD bench may have, what are both of y’all’s opinions of the pad? It seemed firmer than the 5200 in Brandons video. How much difference is there between the two?
Can you really have too many benches? I mean what if you want to set them up and rotate from one spot to another?
EXACTLY!!! This guy gets it!!! 😂
sup man new subscriber here.
Thank you!!!
Alright I’ll say it, this is the goal for what a home gym should look like but whose got the money for this? Lol sick space brother 💪
Color me peanut butter and jealous
Thanks man!! While certainly not cheap, I've been building this up over time. I was fortunate enough to sell off a bunch of older equipment I had purchased throughout the years and reinvest it into most of what you see today! I appreciate ya watching!
@@MattPendergraph that’s definitely the way to do it. We can see how proud you are of how it’s turn out so far too and that’s pretty awesome man. Congrats on the sweet setup bro
@@TexasFlex Absolutely!! Definitely my favorite space to hang out!! 😂. Thank you!! I appreciate that!!
Thanks for the tour! Cool gym, lots of thought put into it. Also, Really curious why you have so many benches. What happened?
Thank you!! Been meaning to get an updated tour vid out for a minute!! As far as the benches.....I have no answer for you! 😔 I bought one, then a second.......and then 3 more after that!!! 🤪 (Apparently I have ZERO self control!!)
If only I had that black bench 🤔
😂😂!! It's yours when you're ready to get it!!! 🤪
From the sound of your voice you live in like Tennesee or one of the Carolinas.... And I hate driving 🤣
@@Ice_Box_Gym LOL!!! Dude NAILED IT!!! Tennessee my friend!
@@MattPendergraph It's cause you're the only Ten I See 😉
@@Ice_Box_Gym 😂😂!!! I literally laughed out loud when I read that!! Lol
What size is your garage? Dimensions ?
About 20'x21'
Gym definitely needs another bench! Lacking af
😂😂😂!!! You think so???!! I seriously have no idea what happened/why/how I ended up with so many!!! 🤦♂️
i got to know what this has costed. Ive spend eight thousand at rogue over the last 2 months and it looks nothing like this lol
🤫 Shhhh!!! My wife reads these comments!! 😬...😂! Man....I quit counting!! 🤦♂️... I honestly don't even wanna know myself!!! Lol
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Too much!! 🤦♂️
Nice storage locker... it's not a gym anymore.
Pretty much 🤦♂️
Yeah, I can see you talking to your neighbors when your wife suddenly opens the garage door exposing all your adjustable benches. Oh the embarrassment. You've probably reduced yourself to cutting the grass at night from the shame.
Haha!! That's EXACTLY what happens!! Too funny!
@@MattPendergraph I'm sure there are support groups...lol
@@dashriprock5720 Most definitely!! I currently attend two of them (one meets up every Wednesday night, while the other is every other Friday) lol
Hey buddy, as a side note...I think you are a very smart guy with a clever sense of humor. With all do respect, you are too smart for UA-cam. I wish there were more guys like you and Paul Harrell putting out content
@@dashriprock5720 I appreciate that! Don't let my editing skills fool you (I make myself sound smart! lol). Thank you. I plan to keep the content coming as long as it continues to be as well received as it has been. Hoping to become more consistent with my release schedule as soon as things slow down a bit.