Can You Bench With Plate Storage?
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Have been getting a lot of questions from people asking about plate storage and if it gets in the way of benching. I think the thought is here if they can't bolt the rack to the ground, or add on stabilizing feet, that plate storage is their best bet. Let's take a look to see if it gets in the way of training.
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Brandon, I just wanted to let you know that the rep fitness stabilizer legs for the Rep 5000 are compatible with the Monster Rogue rack. I added them to mine and they fit perfectly. I'd suggest people add them as Rogue is not adopting the a la cart approach. I have the monster mini feet that just arrived and the rep ones are larger like the half rack ones you have.
Good to know. I was told they are not comparable due to the height at which they mount.
@@BasementBrandon Just sent a photo illustrating the compatibility
@@Tiger2000Lion2005 just bought an Rm-3. May I see the picture
David amaya not sure how to send but it’s a perfect fit
@@Tiger2000Lion2005 - Thanks for the info. I have an RM-3 and was hesitant to try the rep feet because I didn't know if they'd fit. Ordered them yesterday.
Another excellent video. Thanks for getting to the point and not just rambling on. To clarify you do not ramble on in hardly any of your videos. That's why I love them and love the information you give. Thanks man.
Haha I think the majority would disagree with you, but I do appreciate that! I just tend to get into too much context on some things I think.
Great video Brandon. I’ve been building my wish list for my home gym once I move for years now and your videos have been a great resource over the years. Thanks for the all the home gym reviews.
I appreciate that, let me know if I can offer any feedback on something specific.
Built in plate storage once save my life. True storey 😅
How
Avery Starz because I installed band pegs on my squat stand, and went to walk out a squat with what I thought was a “little” band tension.
The rack ended up flipping over, luckily away from me because of the weight storage located at the back of the rack.
Definitely not one of my best moments 😅
JasonLeeno geez man glad that u didn’t get hurt
Basically Final Destination for weight lifters. Death is coming!
Brandon Campbell Diamond 🤣
Perfect vid, I was just thinking about this with my set up. Bought the shooter plates and need storage for them. They’re so nice looking 😍 looks like only for comp prep and heavy singles I’ll be using my kilo plates lol style > specificity
Variety is the spice of life in the off season at least ;)
When did they come in stock? I have been looking frequently for a couple months and nothing
Just purchased two belts from Pioneer. A P-series lever and an untreated pioneer cut. You saved me $24.50 bucks with your discount code. Thanks Brandon!
No, thank you, I appreciate that!
That pro tip to get the hitch pins for the safety straps is a game changer !! Good stuff bro. Looking forward to the next video!
Glad it was helpful!
I purchased the 24" tall storage rack from Titan fitness and bolted to my RML 490C and it worked fine. I did by additional 24" cross members from Rogue and used those vs the ones from Titan and the rig looks great and is very functional. An option at least for those of you who would like to have plate storage like did.
Thanks for sharing, good thinking
if someone is actually hitting the plates in storage, you can actually just rack the bench on the same side Brandon racked the sqaut, ie the opposite side
Def true! I think in that case you'd just want to make sure you have the rack pulled a bit further away from the wall to allow for your feet to have enough room.
I just addressed this on my own rack yesterday, by repositioning some of the weight horns. I too did not want a six post rack and tried to use my rear posts for storage, but they definitely got in the way because I had 5 up and down the rear. I would bump some of the other plates that were stored and even when I slid the weights to the edge, I sometimes hit the horns when trying to rack the bar in the J-cups. The other issue is some of the bolts interfered with positioning of j-cups or safeties. I took a pair off and moved a pair of small horns to the back of the rack on the top horizontal post (I.e. behind the “Bar don’t lie” sign Brandon has on his rack). Simple and good topic for a video!
Some good thoughts here. Def would get more tricky if you're doing multiple posts and/or using bolt on which takes up more room (esp for j cups and safeties).
If you've got the room and funds, a 6-post rack provides ample storage for plates and accessories, without compromising lifting inside the rack. I added a 2-post extension to my RML390F. Awesome.
Agreed!
i have 4 horns on my rack, I use the 2 front ones for the 45s and the 2 back ones for everything else. Works great.
Sounds sturdy.
I have a RML 490 and two pairs of plate storage pins. My original plan was to put one pair in the front and one pair in the back so the rack would be weighed down evenly. However, I find that just having one pair of storage pins weighs the rack down fine when I have three 45 pound plates on each pin. I don't really need the other set of pins to weight the rack down. I ended up moving both sets of plate storage pins to the front so I can do floor press without it being in the way. I use the pair on the bottom to hold all of my 45s and then my other pair right above them to hold all of my smaller plates. My rack does not budge. I do pull ups. I squat on the side without plate storage like Brandon suggested. I have space to bench and floor press. I like my set up a lot.
Right on, appreciate the feedback/insight. Sounds like a pretty secure set up.
Thank you for all the content you put out Brandon and thank you for taking the time to reply to people’s questions!
No problems, appreciate the username lol
You be answering all the right questions. Bravo, mista.
Haha no problem.
If this is an issue for some people, you could always bench on the front side of the rack and just purchase some spotter arms for outside the rack.
Could do that, but that also might increase the likelihood of tipping depending on how much weight you have on the bar (and on the pins).
Brandon, I have a Titan T-3 short rack. I understand what you mean about bending over to grab plates that are stored low. I did put the plate storage as low and as high as I can go on all 4 uprights. So 8 total weight hangers. 25lb plates and lower on the upper storage. 35s, 45s and 100s on the lower storage. I have never had an issue hitting stored plates.
Appreciate the firsthand feedback Chris!
@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the videos
Super timely video. Facing similar dilemma. 26” deep rack with two vertical horns behind it. Thinking of: 1) storage pegs on the rear uprights for iron plates 2) bumpers on the vertical horns and 3) spotter arms outside, for bench/the press. Squatting inside. Only question is, squat facing the rear uprights, or the front uprights? Wdyt?
I'd prob squat facing the front personally, but that's just b/c I don't like squatting up against a wall if I don't have to.
There are so many factors when figuring this stuff out. If you have a ton of space you can just put your rack in the open then bench and squat from the front uprights. If you have less room, try throwing the pins pointing the other direction. I had to do this with my top pins. The pins at the bottom and top are perpendicular to each other (silly looking) but when I squat the weights don’t hit each other.
Def true, although if you're using spotter arms in that kind of set up you def want to bolt or weigh the rack down.
Brandon Campbell Diamond I have a 390F. So I don’t have to worry about bolting it down. But if I didn’t have my ski feet, what’s wrong with perpendicular pins? It’s still extra weight on the rack. I think it should be ok no matter what direction the pins face. I wonder if I can post a picture in this comment?
Awesome video and the pegs are great for stability.
I will say that if you are like me and have a “budget rack” (Fitness Reality 810xlt) and are smaller than average for an adult, the hole placement combined with the smaller chest can cause some interference with weight holders. I have done this a few times while benching so I just take the plates off the holders during bench. Still recommend the plate holders though. And once again, this shouldn’t affect people with average chest size or ideal hole placement on their racks.
I wonder for some of those if things like sandbags would help.
Yes and I have 6 plate storage pins. I move my jcups to the other side of the rack temporarily and bench freely.
Nice!
Rather know Basement Brandon than that other guy you were talking about- Bendover Brandon:)
Good to see that things are improving down there in basement 2.0!
Just had a short tour of duty in the garage.
I did exactly this with my R3 and since Rogues not making anything for the infinity line ATM I went with the Titan Plate Storage Posts for the T-3 and they fit perfectly. FYI.
Appreciate the good tip
Hey have you found any compatible stabilizing feet for your R3 from any brand?
Great vid, I was wondering this myself so I am glad someone asked and you addressed it.
Good timing!
Thank you for all of your videos, I can't emphasize enough how helpful they've been as we've planned and built our own home gym.
I've got an RM-4 on the way and I'd really like to avoid bolting the rack down. I was able to snag two pairs of the Rogue Monster Mini Feet, one for the front and one for the back of the rack (they do come in stock, just rarely; I was able to order them on the 14th). In your opinion, do you think that will be sufficient for stabilization without weight storage on the rack? We do plan to squat outside the rack sometimes with spotter arms. We know that increases the risk of tipping, though we only plan to do so when there's already a loaded barbell on the opposite side inside the rack. Thanks again!
No problem, glad to hear! I think you prob could have even gotten away with just one pair, but if you have the room it'll make it that much more stable.
Great! Glad to hear it. Thanks again!
I have the valor fitness half rack BD-58with storage,Im sure this was way cheaper than the rouge cages and it's perfect for lifting alone. With 400lbs of weight out of a possible 750 on this half rack. Its not going anywhere..
Cool cool
Do you have a video on how to setup safety straps, especially for benching? Also, great content man! Always look forward to your videos!
I have an older video called "Why Safety Straps are Better" where I think I cover this.
If the racks not bolted to the floor weight storage on the rear is a good option if u lift heavy .my racks went over once smashed the living room window on the way 😩🤣 now I have weight storage extension and bolted down 😂
Lots of ways around it!
It is, however, a potential problem if you're a pleab who only was able to snag a SML-2 and the bolt-on storage pins (another regret). The lowest mounting point for the bolt-on pins CAN cause you to bump plates when benching unless you unrack way behind your head. Obviously, that's not relevant for your rack and possibly a non-issue even with the SML-2 if you have the channel plate storage but just trying to save someone who has my setup.
Appreciate the insight!
Brandon, let’s go!!!!!!!
ayyy
Nice tips for a home gym !!!
Thanks Alex.
Any advice for buying more plates than you need? I have a bad habit of buying things I don’t need until it’s too late. I have 9 pairs of 45s…but I don’t think I’ll be deadlifting or squatting that soon (or ever). Should I sell some or just keep it 🤔
I'd just keep it unless you're strapped for cash.
I have a rogue rack and bought the safety arms and bench in front of the rack
Nice!
For mine what got tricker is when the back uprights have more than one pair of plate pins mounted, and there was a stabilizer bottom crossmember between the two back uprights. If I were to press inside of the rack with a 50" long flat bench, I can't put J-cups on the front uprights because there will be no space for legs; but if I put J-cups at the back uprights, even if there are space between pins, the higher plates and pins could get in the way. Not having a solution yet...
Mabye move the 2nd set of plates up?
@@BasementBrandon Yeah that can work. Mine actually has four pairs of storage pins. I ended up moving one pair to the lowest point at front uprights, moving one pair up quite a bit then making the third pair oriented to the back of the rack. The rack storage looks a little funny now but functionally it works. 😅
And that also means to remove the bottom stabilizer crossmember…
Solid review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Basement is looking good my dude! Is that a Homepod up on the wall there? I bought one recently as they’ve become a lot more reasonably priced in Aus (and sold my Sonos One that was doing the same job) and very pleased with it.
I've flipped flopped between Sonos and the Homepods recently. Right now have 2 paired in stereo. I am considering adding a 3rd or 4th since they're kind of small for the space (they've been on sale a lot for $200 UDS recently).
Brandon Campbell Diamond you’ve got 2 Homepods at the moment? I didn’t think you could paid up more than 2 (unless you’re talking Sonos). Homepods have been down to $300 AUD which is great, it’s a bloody good speaker for the money
Can't pair more than 2 in a group, but you can play from multiple groups!
I am hoping for Rogue to make the mini feet or stabilizer feet for the RML-3 rack.
Me too
Hey I'm about to buy a set of the ISF plates, so very interested in listening to your review.... thanks chop chop get to it... I was about to buy today, and now I have to wait on you buddy!!! Just kdding, but not really. thanks love your vids.
I spoke with Rob and he's not sure when the next batch is in so I'm holding off until then. I will say theyre super nice for the price point (assuming you don't get killed with shipping). I would suggest them!
@@BasementBrandon I'm in FL, literally 10 min drive from their p/u location, so no shipping costs for me. I think I will pre-order for Dec batch, thanks
Brandon, I stumbled upon your videos over the last few weeks as I have been building my garage gym. Really enjoy the detail and editing, very polished. I have a quick question. I noticed that you have both the safety straps and safety pins. Any particular reason? Backup plan in case the straps break?
Rogue had a pricing issue at the time where it made more sense to get the pins and order the straps separate. I brought it to their attention and they've since fixed it.
@@BasementBrandon Thank you for your reply. It sounds like you are saying that you eventually decided to use the safety straps instead of the pins. At the 1:42 mark, you have both the straps and pins in place. Based on your response, I am assuming you received the straps and hadn't yet removed the pins...?
@@PhilipNowak I just have the pins on there so I don't have to put them on the floor. Have had the straps as long as I've had the pins.
Lotta talk about racks around here
mo'racks
thanks for the content, I got this issue when I started bench! Lol
Happy to help!
Would there be any issues with weights touching during exercise, putting weight storage pins on the front and back?
Not necessarily. Depends where they're placed and where the bar is.
I don’t understand why people are so against bolting a rack down. I just bought the R3. Needs to be be bolted. No big deal
I move my stuff around a lot lol
I think I’m going to get stabilizing feet for mine. I have it screwed down to a platform but it still move some when I rack a squat.
Stop squatting so much :)
Brandon Campbell Diamond 🤣🤣🤣🤣
love these nuances!
Haha the stupid stuff :)
Or you can use safely spotter arms on the front and work out OUTSIDE of the rack
that would make it more likely to tip unless the rear is secured.
Great video as always Brandon. I have the same rack as you and was wondering if you know where to buy some plate storage pins by any chance? Rogue seems to always be out lol
The good news is any 1" post ones should work. I'd look at Rep, Sorinex, Titan to start.
@@BasementBrandon thanks man really appreciate it. Can't wait to see the rest of the basement build.
I have the Rep Fitness PR5000 which is very much like this rack. I have my weights the same spot as you in the very beginning of the video, just down a notch. For anyone reading this I can bench and decline and the weights do not get in the way. I squat facing the weights and the rack never moves. It is not bolted down either.
appreciate the insight!
Are you able to deadlift just fine as well?
Thanks for the info mate. 1 question, are you able to squat on the outer side of the rack?
in the front yes, on the side? Prob not the crossmember would get in the way.
I have a half rack. I bump plates when I do close grip not regular bench.
Interesting!
kick ass super helpful
Sure thing!
Could you technically do 4 plate store pins? 2 front and 2 back?? Looking at a power rack and prefer the storage on the rack to make it cleaner and smaller.
Yes sure can.
Brandon, what clearance do you place between your rack and the walls, other equipment, etc.?
Would you change the amount with a six post rack?
Thanks for your information and service.
The TL;DR answer is as close as i can get for the intended purpose. It varies, for the 6 post I had I left a few inches past where the largest diameter plate I owned would go on the plate storage (prob 6"). For this one now it's probably more like 1'-1.5" bc I have rear stabilizing feet on it and I want to be able to get behind the rack if needed.
Is it still possible to squat on the front of the rack facing away from the wall and have a kettlebell shelf along the back of the rack down low? Also do you think having a kettlebell shelf download on the back of that same 30 inch rack would get in the way of where your bench needs to be in order to get the bar off the rear of the rack?
Thank you so much for this video because I'm about to assemble this rack for the first time and I was curious about how to set up my storage pins. So good.
It can be done, the shelf sticks out a few inches so depends on your walk out. It would however def get in the way of setting up bench.
Did you quit using the Ghost Roller J-Cups? Not seeing them on the rack!?
They're on the rear.
I don’t know if this is a difference in a half rack or full rack, but I have a rogue half rack (converted from just a squat stand) and I always hit the plates when benching inside the half rack. I needed the plate storage though because the half rack would definitely tip over. So I got spotter arms and just bench outside the rack now.
Interesting, I'll have to check your IG to see if can see it.
@@BasementBrandon tagged you on IG in a post with the old setup. plates are off the rack, but you can see the spacing issue. just let the video play a few seconds.
why don't put behind(pin faced to wall) the rack.
Could still hit depending on size of plate.
Would you recommend putting weight storage pins on a RML-2 squat rack or just get a separate weight tree?
separate weight tree more than likely.
Hey Brandon . Does the monster light weight storage horns fit on the monster series ? And also the matador ripped attachment? So they all fit or do you need the monster line accessories
their pin sizes are different. ML is 5/8" and Monster is 1" you could in theory put ML on Monster, but you'd have to get an adapter or overtighten it to remove the slop.
Amazing what content is now available to me (a fellow basement dweller for 6 years).
I have a lot of mental issues I need to get out in video form :)
Good stuff, I had this exact question. Any drawbacks to the flat foot rack (RML-390f)? I’m renting so I can’t bolt down in the garage. I plan to put plate storage on the bottom rear pegs to further stabilize.
Not sure how low you can mount on that, but since it's flat foot you shouldn't have to have plate storage.
for me never would create problem i only like doing incline bench.
Lol
If you are not bolting down the RM-3 that’s holding 260 lbs of plates in total between two storage pins, do you think the mini feet and/or the stabilizing feet would support the shrimp trawler with a 120lbs aqua heavy bag on the left or right side?
I really don't know the answer to this one
i do this too! and no it doee not get in the way at all at least in my experience
Appreciate the confirmation!
Hello Brandon. Do you hit the uprights while reracking specially a heavy bench set because of the 49” rogue width? Is there any barbell with bigger inside length? (I know sandwich cups or monolift might help but in Sorinex or Rep you start with 47” and you can use also sandwich and monolift)
Benching is never an issue, but it can be with squats if using a bar with a thin collar.
@@BasementBrandon Thank you Brandon. Greetings from Greece!
Wow look at that bench arch
much arch, such wow.
@@BasementBrandon lol
Do you think i need to bolt down the rm3 moster or rm3 fortis with rhino installed in it?
I don't think it will be an issue if that's the case.
Do you think the stabilizer legs are needed for a RML-390F? Or would that be overkill?
Don't think you need that for a flat foot personally.
Can you do a review on the I sell fitness bumpers ?
I can, but I'm waiting until when they know they'll have stock again. Would hate to make another video where you can't actually get what I'm talking about!
Do you think two weight horns at the bottom are feasible without getting in the way for bench? I am planning around the REP PR1100. Might even add one to the top rear (unracking squat opposite end) to have a total of 3 pairs of pegs.
they are for this set up.
Yeah when we got moved in 8 weeks ago it felt great to finally get the gym set up in the garage after installing 5 ceilings fan, etc. over the first 2 weeks.
Felt good to start clanggin and banggin those weights again. Especially the kettlebells
Bet you we’re excited to get after it man. Happy for you
Haha this is all too real, had (and still have) a big punch list of "real" things to do, but gym stuff gets done on the side.
Yeah I went through the same thing, with the wife having me do projects all day the first 3 weeks we moved it.
Love the videos keep it up
Not using the monolift arms anymore? Was thinking of picking them up.
Got rid of them a long time ago!
@@BasementBrandon why is that? I suck at unracking anything on bench 85% or above (about 335) without a handoff...usually end up with bad shoulder position and losing my lats. Now that I'm training alone I don't have that luxury anymore. Just ordered them through Rogue so we'll see I guess.
@@cannotpassagain I covered it in my review of them, just didn't find them too useful!
For the plate storage pins, did you go keyhole or keyless? Why?
I went keyhole but wish I went keyless. I wanted to move them to a different side of the rack to test something and couldn't b/c the keyhole prevented it
Is placing the weight facing the back rather than the sides a bad idea?
It can tip if you're using bands and the rack isn't bolted.
I think then it just becomes more of a pain in the ass to load/unload them.
Noticed ISF bumpers come out at $129 for a pair of 45s which is less than any irons since i can pick up. What is your take on these bumpers? Also why are irons at ISF more expensive than bumpers?
I only have the 45s but for the price they're very attractive. Of course the downside is they're super thick being bumpers, but if you're cool with that I'd recommend them.
How are you liking your hviii clothing. Is it comfortable and allow a good range of movement.
I like it a lot. Shorts are my favorite to train in. The shirts are just regular shirts, but I dig the designs.
I have a flat food rack, do you think I should be fine with the plate storage where I rack my squats?
Yeah shouldn't be an issue!
Is there enough room to squat and bench if you put 45lb side plates on the front AND the back? Was debating doing this but between 30 or 43" depth rack
In my case there would be
Can you do this to a squat rack?
Haven't tested.
Do you have any issues with the storage pin sagging? They’re rated for 540 lb of steel plates but if heard people having issues with around 270.
I haven't had much on these particular ones, but my other ones I had over 300 with no issues.
Brandon Campbell Diamond Good to hear. Thanks!
Mine def does. Switched to spotter arms outside of rack for bench so I only squat in rack. Now I don’t have to move cups or straps for different exercises
I don’t know how his don’t hit. If yours are hitting an easy fix is slide the 45s on the rack towards the end of the peg.
Only way I could see hitting mine now if I set up way too far in the bench.
Brandon Campbell Diamond ya I probably do. I only clear the cups by an inch or two on the upward motion. I like to have my head back for protection if anything fails in the rack and I’m almost directly under it for a straight upward push for unracking
Hi, what kneedpad are you using? thank you for the time
These are from Stoic. I like them the best out of all the ones I own (SBD, A7, Strong, etc).
I better question is how can you tell a bar is fake wen you buy on offer up or Facebook
what do you mean by fake? Someone switched the endcaps?
Brandon Campbell Diamond well there’s a lot of bars out there for sale and people say it’s a rogue bar but then it doesn’t have end caps and then there’s others bars with end caps but I can trust the seller to be scam for a 400 dollar bar is there like a way of knowing if it’s a real rogue bar besides the end caps
Thanks Brandon! I had that question too
Happy to help!
Can you deadlift with plate storage???
yes
1:48 - i wish a had enough room for a rack
Hey now.
@@BasementBrandon oh, my bad :-)
Are you back on invisalign?
Ah I never did Invisalign (teeth too jacked). I did real braces for 18 months and now just wear a retainer at night every few days.
@@BasementBrandon Was wondering if you were back to wearing something, seemed like it from the video lol. I was on the same journey with you, got my braces off early 2019
You sure can. I do it 3 times a week
Damn right!
Looking sexy! And that new gym isn’t too bad either... I have plate storage front and back and haven’t had an issue with that.
double dipping!
Bro talks fast like the micro machine guy
Lol
couldn't you also flip the plate storage so it is behind the rack (i.e. sticking out backwards towards the wall if you had space)?
Would have to bring the rack out further from the wall and could still clip it.
Doesn’t want to bend over further, programs deadlifts from the floor :/
Lol
But bro I bench 405 for reps 😂
Nice.
You don’t have any issues benching with safety straps? I read some comments/reviews on rogue website that said the straps had too much slack to use with bench, and some pics on rogue website where they do appear to hang down pretty low in the middle. You don’t seem to have that problem here.
Not at all. I do find the deeper racks have a bit more slack, but it's easily adjusted. The ones I had on my last rack were like that.
How much would you guys pay for a rogue restock bot?
There already is one...
@@842_Hooligainz and there can't be more than one? Besides the bot you're talking about only sends an email, it doesn't auto purchase the things for you
I wrote my own :D
Anon yeah there isn’t one with an auto purchase feature. Seems like it’s a resellers dream come true. 👎 also, Rogue has put in a captcha in order to prevent those types of things.
@@842_Hooligainz imagine thinking captcha is secure...
why did i just watch this
Why not
How you wearing such nice clothes while lifting. I wear shitty throwaway
clothes while lifting. I guess clothes is not the only shitty thing in
my life. My rack is also shitty compared to yours. And so is my life. Atleast I have a full head of hair 🤷♂️
Noice!
Thanks baby
FIR..st ;)
Lol