The Starting Strength Wooden Bench Press Review!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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The Starting Strength Bench is a flat utility bench that uses a red oak butcher block top and raw steel legs. It's uniquely Rippetoe and despite a lot of internet hate, I decided to give it a shot. Here's what I think!
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The mustache is gone. Pay your respects in the comments...RIP 😔
The art of Meh-liness
Hope you save them in a jar like Howard Hughes.
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“Long live the stache.”
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Seems like you're trying your best not to say *this is a dumbass bench that costs way too much goddamn money*
LMFAO YEP>>>
The whole idea is ridiculous.
When honesty meets publicity....tends to hide the pure truth..
Versatile bench, use it to exercise and use it to chop steaks
Or as cheese platter for gym parties
I'm a metal fabricator by trade and I would never send anything out of my shop in a bare steel finish. At least rattle-can a flat black finish on it, but for the price it should be powder coated. Leave the patina for the old barbells.
Unless you're proud of your welds. Those looked like plain ol mig though. Take off the mill scale, tig it then coat it with some clear. Then it would be a better looking bench.
Powder coat it. Or just a gal dip, would look badass.
For all the garage gym guys who workout in wintry environments, when you get cold just set your bench on fire.
The old man has lost it with this one.
Honestly, this makes me ashamed that I bought his book. I think I'll take it off the shelf before anyone else sees it.
Read the ss forum and you realise he has lost his mind before that already :D
His whole "system" is greatly overrated but dont think hes particularly knowledgeable or insightful. Very dogmatic.
Listen to his nonsensical gibberish about Trap Bar Deadlifts if you ever feel like a laugh.
@@jackmcmahon2324 he does talk a lot of shit but still deadlift >trap bar deadlift
I like the idea of the wooden bench, but damn, for that price you'd want a solid piece of hardwood with a proper full seal over it and something to prevent rust on the frame.
So.....it works better as a cutting board. Got it. Any chance we see the Rogue combo rack? Looks like a beast.
Arent you going to slide if you use leg drive?
My exact thoughts. Old man is off is rocker here.
WayFair sells this bench for $165.99. And finish is better.
Link?
@@JM-fo1tewww.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/union-rustic-testwuide-outdoor-wooden-picnic-bench-unrs5114.html?piid=
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LMAO
- Texas Strength Systems doesn't have a good manufacturing reputation. Requiring affiliates use this package for their equipment ties them to this manufacturer.Having the bottom of the wood be unfinished and provide splinters is a testament to their workmanship.
- Please use more leg drive to see if there's any grip on the wood. The standard assumption is that there will be a large increase in slippage, but this wasn't discussed.
- Two inches missing from a standard bench provides a less stable platform from which to bench. It may not feel like an issue at light weights but will become a concern at heavier ones.
These are some of the concerns people have about this product. To force this product on all affiliates is, IMO irresponsible.
Doingit Wrong Mark himself has even said a 12” bench is best and other widths aren’t as useful...until now of course...now a 10” bench is the 🐝 knees
Tetanus, splinters, lack of shoulder support and lots of hypocrisy.
Why not just make the top from a steel plate, obviously unpainted. Rust provides traction so you can use leg drive, barefoot, on your rusty metal lifting platform.
The fact that Rip partnered with such a shady company like Texas Strength Systems doesn't bode well for his reputation.
Forcing the product on the affiliates is then going to drive up the price they charge customers as well. Maybe he is going with the Crossfit business model?
Rachael from what I’ve seen, all the gyms that are opening up are charging $315 a month!!! That’s ridiculous!!
@@kylen6430 At $315 a month I could probably get someone professional like John Meadows to coach me.
Ok everyone, I’m going to decipher the coded message Coop was trying to tell us thru that convoluted video, “IT’S A TOTALLY OVERPRICED POS, SO DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY”. You’re welcome, Coop.
Just because it’s unique doesn’t make it useful!
I did this with an old school bench. Wife's mums a teacher and she had an old bench with the foam ripping and the ply wood underneath breaking. I just bought a slab of wood, I made the bench extra thick because I like being able to dig in the bench an not feel like I'm over the sides. I have a new foam one. Which I use now. But the wood one is great and still use it for box squats and step ups.
Having built a bench before with a 2x12, I know why this thing is 10 inches.
More than that and it becomes really uncomfortable. I'll be there's a 12 inch and an 11 inch prototype hiding somewhere. :)
Coop jumps back and forth between it's a great peice of equipment but, don't buy it. He likes it more than he thought but, it's way overpriced and prefers a padded bench. Sounds like he is hesitant to go against Mark.
Nah, I like it more than I thought, but for $240 I definitely wouldn't buy it. I said it's a great "looking" piece of equipment, however, that doesn't equate to it being worth purchasing...unless of course you want a wooden bench.
I understand it's more for show than functionality. The video sounded like a bit of yeah it's not the best but... IMO. I still liked what you had to say about it.
I personally think he gives a proper review. When he finds flaws he states what the flaws are. He doesn't come straight out just bashing the thing leaving the company name tarnished, he tells you the positives & negatives in a professional manner.
Just get some basic metal and wood make one yourself. Would cost you nothing compared to what this one will when you factor in the shipping and taxes and everything. Just make one yourself if you really want a wooden bench but don't want to spend a lot of $$ on it.
Take his reviews with a grain of salt ....he isn't gonna get stuff to review if he slams everything both from Mark and others.
Got your very own thread on the Starting Strength forum under Rippetoe Q@A. Might want to read it...
the Untamed Strength new IPF rules vid came to mind - for the Bench press there will be no arch, the lifter will be strapped to a board :)
*...I’ll be making mine out of Balsa Wood‼️* any requests?
Nice bro, can you review the ss barbell?
Wouldn’t your sweat corroded the wood after time? Is there a clear coat to protect the wood?
This bench just tells you to stay away from any SS equipment.
Where is the AB-5100 review Coop? Ya killin me
Are you sure, the affiliate gyms are required to use this equipment? I went to one not too long ago and they didn't have any SS equipment presumably because they had been operating since before the equipment had been made available. Pretty sure it's just the starting strength gyms, which are not open yet and are not the same as the affiliate gyms, that are going to be using this equipment.
No, affiliate gyms are not required to use this equipment, but SS franchise gyms ARE required, as part of their operating agreement.
Review more of the starting strength gear!
I like Rip (being similar to my personality) and believe in his Starting Strength system, but this bench...........no.
Spotter arms on that solo bench press! Great review as always Coop.
From what I understand, these will be in the new franchised Starting Strength gyms, complete with $300+ per month memberships.
Coop, you’re amazing. Best channel on UA-cam!!! Would love to try this bad boy out!
Thanks brother!
A live edge slab with some apoxy and dovetails would look cool as a bench if your going this route.
redwood is cheap and easily available at big box stores, and steel. prob hundred bucks on the expensive side of pricing but prob less.
Go to local hardware store(lowes, home depot) and get a solid 12 foot 2x12 cut in half solid bench same thing 15 bucks lol
The starting strength “fanboy” bench! Only cost an arm and a leg from tetanus!
The bench is made of oak, not redwood.
May you rest in pieces you beautiful beautiful luscious mustache...you will not be forgotten.
Bench definitely looks nice
This is stupid. This feels like a massive prank that rip and some other channels are in on.
Dude, is your camera's focus is broken?
That's oak, not redwood. Obviously, Coop doesn't respect wood.
Red oak noises intensify
Came here to say the same thing.
Do a comparison between the SS Bench vs the Rogue Thompson Fat Pad Bench
How much should I bench for my age?
Personally, I bench on a stack of fence boards glued together... 🤣
I could rebuild a carburetor on that thing.
I'm going to make one, 12" wide with adjustable legs you can use for step ups. What are the dimensions please.
I can go to my local wood supplier and make this bench myself! lol
Lol lemme put a bench in the middle of my family room Coop. Come on now. The idea of the wood bench is fine, but the execution is absolutely dreadful and should be about a third of the cost. No coating for the steel is a joke as is not sealing the wood correctly. Just a cash grab to rip off those that have a starting strength affiliate gym. I feel, while you admitted you wouldn't buy one and it is overpriced, you painted this bench and Rippetoe in far too positive of a light for what he is doing giving his affiliate gyms sub-par equipment for increased cost.
Nicholas R that makes me feel a bit better, but the point still holds true. I don’t think the SS franchise owners expected them to release an absolute shit quality bench for over $100 than a good quality comp bench. That’s still clear exploitation. And obviously Rip is going to say it isn’t an issue, it’s his product lol.
Nicholas R I think this video shows that Coop cannot review SS equipment without bias. This was the worst review he has ever done IMO. And you really think Rip is looking at this bench with no sealing, bottom not sanded, logo bleeding, and no coating on the steel and thought to himself “yeah, this is a high quality bench that’s worth $250.” And I hope you’re right about the SS franchise owners knowing about the benches in advance. I just can’t believe someone would release such a bad product for so much money.
RED OAK!
I want to know more about those plates Coop. ETA on production?
Just put some PENETROL on that steel and wood and you are good to go. Round edges of wood with router and that problem is gone in 5 minutes.
That's oak. Not redwood.
Which model of bumper plates are those in the background?
If you want to look hardcore, then maybe... "I bench on a butcher block!" btw, i think my eyes are going.... you looked blurry.
How did you get those Arnold plates???
I'm building it for 60 euros.
crossfitters can use it for box jumps
Are you going to review the Starting Strength power rack? Basically C channel with steel bolts all over it.
Dammit Coop, it’s red oak not redwood. Those are two totally different woods.
Oaks grow inside of redwoods.
Coop . . . Oak is not going to "shape to your body." ;)
Coop, I call HOTB. Hard -on-the-body.
I miss the stash already u.u
Your only paying for the name.
I rather make my own bench out of wood with a 2x10 top. It will be way cheaper.
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240$ for something you could make yourself for 25-50$????wtf. What a RIP, heh
If it wasn't 250 bucks I wood buy it;)
The wood may form to your body over time? What are you talking about? Haha
I don't think I have ever seen a 7 minute long video where a guy says "This product is over priced and sucks compared to all of its competitors" in the nicest words possible. Makes me think that Papa Rip is off screen with a shotgun pointing it at the guy while rubbing his belly and saying "Boy, you better stick to the script."
Chief called, he said this ain't it.
Looks like something I could build myself.....SMH...
Love Rip, but wouldn't buy the bench either.
your a bit out of focus when your shooting yourself
Don't waste your money on this. Rep fitness makes a much better one for less money.
Rip some reps then rip some noseslides with this bench
This is what I was conceived on...
The fact that when you pick it up and run the risk of getting a splinter shows what kind of a bullshit product this is.
Na I pass!
This is Coop being nice to a legend. Sounds like it’s trash
The bench is pants but on a positive for this video look at these awesome Rogue pates 😂👍🏻
Expensive gimmick.
240 dollars for a wooden plank, seems fair to me.
@6:25 if you don't want to sit through 6 minutes of nothing. 1/5
Coop! Stop lifting your head off the bench when you press!
Would never bench with that😅Lol
Just buy the Rogue flat bench 2.0 for $200...anyone who buys this wood bench has rocks in their head.
hmmmm rip is trolling us all.
Stupid. Standard benches are too narrow as is imo... and rippetoe thinks they should be narrower? All the other dumb things about this bench aside, that's my biggest hangup. A 10" wide bench?! No thanks. The Thompson fat pad has quite possibly been my favorite addition to my garage.
A wood top bench would be cool.... but I'd like to see it routed and sanded though. I don't mind bare steel legs either. I don't get why people are so afraid of rust or why they think it will rust up instantaneously. That said if I'm paying pretty much regular bench prices for this "bare bones" style bench I would prefer a coating on the metal. If this bench was half the price it would make more sense. Like others said, I could make this in my garage for considerably less.... like $100 or less.
Biggest pos bench I’ve ever seen
Is this the same guy who was the founder of CrossFit ????
The way you describe it that is launching a franchise with his equipment ?????
Wooden benches and not unique as bodybuilders from the 1920's training on wooden benches
Why is this so expensive that is the cheapest steel you can get and it looks super DIY
I know which gyms I'm not going to 😄
So its a board of wood screwed to some steel? What piece of shit. Just make one ya self
This is a joke, right? How hard is it to route the edges? And put finish on all sides? At least spray paint the metal. Surely this is a joke.
this is horrific
Overpriced garbage
This is dumb.
I'm going to make my own bench with wood and it's going to be less expensive for the same result (even better, who knows ?)
So for $250 they can't give smooth splinter free corners on bare wood or powder coating or deburring the bare steel. But hey the logo looks good, so it's a good Bench overall? I'm confused.....
are you out of focus or im going blind?
The camera is looking for the stache, but it's gone 😢😢😢
I think you’re going blind.. it’s in such good focus I can count every mustache hair
I stole one of these from my local bus stop
I could make that bench in my garage for less.
Much less. I don't get it why people don't make their own equipment. It's would be even cheaper then buying to find someone to make it for you.
But will you?
@@JM-fo1te Actually ......NO.
I made my own bench better than this for 1/20 of the price. Literally.
Actually i did.😀
I like it but the price is ridiculous.
I was just looking at their rack. Holy crap. I will never think Rogue is expensive again.
If I had access to the steel and had any experience in welding and machining, I would absolutely review the design and fabricate one for myself.
I have none of the aforementioned resources or skills. :(