@6:00 is exactly why I bought a monster rack instead of the lite -- the cross members sit at the very top of the rack, just like the back plate does in this video. It allows taller guys to run the multi grip chin up bar and get ~94" of clearance for chinups... it also allows ~6' height guys to press inside the rack like you you stated.
I learned a tip chris duffin posted on folding the mat onto itself and cutting along the curved fold of the mat. The weight and tension of the mat help you cut into the rubber and almost tears into it. Awesome start to the GYM!
I bought mine from Rogue awhile ago because I always seemed to need a dedicated set for these kinds of builds. The monster series comes with a set though.
7:35 - great video - one question I still don't understand what you were doing differently here? You said you like to do it the other way? But it looks the same as what you were explaining earlier?
It’s whether the nut side of the setup or the bolt head side is facing the plates. I prefer to face the bolt head to the plates so that a rubber spacer will separate the plates from rubbing into the the bolt head. If you put the nut side of the setup, the bolt itself extends further off the side of the rack causing it to still make contact with the plates
I believe that we can get monster lite side crossmembers like you describe. The Rogue monster lite RIGS look to be that type of design with a flush mount at the top and the nut inside of the 3inch section. Could order two 43" members. I've been toying with this idea as well but makes no difference for my current set up since I can't mount the crossmembers at the top of the rack due to ceiling height issues. Food for thought!
The ML rigs are not that design. I just threw one together (see my Instagram as it is where I’m training right now) I’m saying it should come standard. Thanks for the comment and insight though!!
Everything used here was actually 1/2” OSB sheet that was cut to be a 10x12” platform. I don’t have the cut list anymore but if you need help getting one, hit me up in DMs on Instagram
Use an impact driver to speed up the rack assembly (tighten the first via hand then use the driver to mimic the first). Also how did you compensate for the slope of the concrete?
For this floor the slope was so minimal that there was no correction required. I think the best method I’ve seen is acquiring shingles to correct slope
Nice build. Do you do the platform vs just setting on mats so that it can be bolted down without drilling into foundation? For a 6 post rack do you suggest a platform?
I only suggest a platform if you’re a heavy deadlifted with steel plates only. Obviously you take risk based off your judgement and not mine. The platforms are largely for bolting down without drilling through the floor.
@@TheKurtlocker will continue to watch your youtube videos. I must have been in a cave that I didn't know you also had a youtube channel. Love to see Soldiers with experience in Army and still working out . Very motivating ! Keep it up Sir!
This garage was on a very slight slant. Using shingles to level under the platform seems. be a good method for leveling out your platform. In some cases, using thin plywood layered on the lower portion.
Personally, I prefer the ML3.0 BUT as long as rogue continues to develop the monster line accessories I will still say that my desire is to own a monster series rack at some point. The reason I prefer ML is the hole spacing.
I bought a bunch off of McMaster Carr a few years back and it’s killing me because I can’t find them right now. I will respond to this when I find them though as well as link them in the video description.
I used a rectangular piece of horse stall mat, drilled a large hole for the plate holder and two small ones that fit the nut head inside. looks and works great
I recently watched your review on the Rep and Rogue benches. I've been looking at getting an adjustable bench, Rep has been out of stock for months, spending the extra money is not an issue, I'd prefer higher quality, still recommend the Rogue AB-3? I would like to see you do a separate review on just that bench too!
I still think the AB-3 is an excellent bench, but I only recommend the AB-3 is decline bench is something that you train. There are other benches that are excellent as well but less expensive from Rogue fitness such as the Rogue Adjustable Bench 2.0 if you require incline and flat work or Minster Utility Bench 2.0 if flat bench is all you train.
@@TheKurtlocker So I just ordered the REP AB-5200 ADJUSTABLE BENCH which was in stock today and in blue so it matches my Rep Dumbbell Rack. I watched more reviews and it seems like the Rep AB-5200 is similar to the Rogue AB 2.0 with a few improvements and it comes with Reps new pads. I saved quite a bit of money and in the end if I don't like it I'll return it. Also after more research the Rep AB-5000 Zero Gap and Rogue AB-3 seem more of pain to adjust while working out so I'm glad I went with something more simple, I'm a simple kind of guy. That one review you did on those two benches was incredibly helpful, thanks again!
@@TheKurtlocker One last question before I submit my order... a RML-490C with safety strap and sandwhich j-cups ADD-ONS is about $35 less than a RM-4 with safety straps and Sandwhich J-Cups UPGRADES with an addition upgrade of get a fat pull up bar rather than the skinny version on RML-490C, which one do you think I should choose?
That will have to do with how much you value the west side hole spacing and future attachment purchases. Monster series has a few attachments only offered for monster (flip down safeties etc) and the Monster series tends to have new attachments available sooner. Outside of that...it’s a matter of whether you want 1” holes, nicer attachments, or you are fine with taking Rogue’s delay in new attachments for ML I do tend to tell people that if I was starting from scratch all over again, I would buy a monster series first abs build my gym off of that
Because I can. In some cases there is a value based on space requirements or the type of safeties included with the rack. I personally love to do log pressing inside the rack for safety reasons as well.
@@TheKurtlocker I ordered a RML-390C monster lite, it measures at 90" and my garage is on a slope, I'm putting it on the 95" inch side, do you think that's fine?
@@TheKurtlocker that’s what’s up. I guess I already said my former career job of 11yrs lol…so I have a few that my wife would allow me to spend on a gym and I have a old body solid rack with the lay pull and low row but it’s old school and want to upgrade. Also been looking into a treadmil and again, wife wants the norditrack 32i but what would be 5must have for a home gym that does not violate Bro code and not have me in the cold because wife would be upset with said purchases in excess of 10k? Lol #helppleaseSir
@@TheKurtlocker Hah! Not for you an inspirational colour on the wall behind the rack it seems - just the bare board with the dashes of undercoat. Each to his own. Thanks for the channel. I have learned lots from it. Cheers from Down Under
Watching this video made me realize I need more friends like you lol
Haha. I’m odd in the sense that I enjoy these builds. Thank you so much for watching!
@6:00 is exactly why I bought a monster rack instead of the lite -- the cross members sit at the very top of the rack, just like the back plate does in this video. It allows taller guys to run the multi grip chin up bar and get ~94" of clearance for chinups... it also allows ~6' height guys to press inside the rack like you you stated.
I have a 1” style rack as well and went a step further getting it at 100” tall
Excellent tutorial. Lots of folks don’t know how to get horse stall mats cut to shape. It’s simpler than most think.
Absolutely. Just be PATIENT!
Man both that rack and deep dish plates look amazing.
Agreed 100%. It’s a badass gym build for sure and it’s only getting better
Use a pair of hedge shears and it cuts right through 3/4 inch stall mats like butter. I used a set of fiskers hedge shears.
Not a bad hack! Pun intended. I’ll try this out next time I cut some
I learned a tip chris duffin posted on folding the mat onto itself and cutting along the curved fold of the mat. The weight and tension of the mat help you cut into the rubber and almost tears into it. Awesome start to the GYM!
That does work well but it cal also unintentionally cause you to cut at an angle. Just be careful.
Love the garage gym build vids.
Thank you for watching! More to come! Do you like tours as well?
I enjoy the gym builds, home gym tours, and product reviews
I just built my monster lite today. Sadly i did not get any wrenches with mine but a quick trip to harbor freight saved the day.
I bought mine from Rogue awhile ago because I always seemed to need a dedicated set for these kinds of builds. The monster series comes with a set though.
7:35 - great video - one question I still don't understand what you were doing differently here? You said you like to do it the other way? But it looks the same as what you were explaining earlier?
It’s whether the nut side of the setup or the bolt head side is facing the plates. I prefer to face the bolt head to the plates so that a rubber spacer will separate the plates from rubbing into the the bolt head. If you put the nut side of the setup, the bolt itself extends further off the side of the rack causing it to still make contact with the plates
@@TheKurtlocker Got it, perfect explanation which when I went back to watch, it clicked straight away, thank you.
Awesome. Thanks for commenting and watching!
Awesome build. Easy, nothing fancy and straight to the point.
The most effective gyms often are simple and to the point
They have the cut in on the top cross members on the monster racks. So you could press in one of those
Agreed. I wish they would do that with the monster lite
I believe that we can get monster lite side crossmembers like you describe. The Rogue monster lite RIGS look to be that type of design with a flush mount at the top and the nut inside of the 3inch section. Could order two 43" members. I've been toying with this idea as well but makes no difference for my current set up since I can't mount the crossmembers at the top of the rack due to ceiling height issues.
Food for thought!
The ML rigs are not that design. I just threw one together (see my Instagram as it is where I’m training right now)
I’m saying it should come standard. Thanks for the comment and insight though!!
Can you please list the sizes of plywood you used?
Everything used here was actually 1/2” OSB sheet that was cut to be a 10x12” platform. I don’t have the cut list anymore but if you need help getting one, hit me up in DMs on Instagram
Hope this isn't a crazy question, but what type and length screws did you use to secure your rack?
3/8” lag bolts that are about 2” long
I was like awe he bought all new stuff when he moved back to Ohio
Ha. Not so much. There will be some upgrades/differences, but not all new
Use an impact driver to speed up the rack assembly (tighten the first via hand then use the driver to mimic the first). Also how did you compensate for the slope of the concrete?
For this floor the slope was so minimal that there was no correction required. I think the best method I’ve seen is acquiring shingles to correct slope
what type of bolts and washers did you use to bolt the rack down to your platform? TIA!
3/8” x 1.5-2” lags with the appropriate washer to match the anchor size
That rack is Nice ! I just got my ML 390F wish they had the C but a rack is better than none !
It is better than nothing. How are you liking the flat-foot design?
Good start!
Thanks!
This shows a safe way to fix and mont the rack, thank you Kurt! Can you please confirm the Rouge Rack model? is it the ROGUE RML-490C POWER RACK?
This is the 490C V2
Nice build.
Do you do the platform vs just setting on mats so that it can be bolted down without drilling into foundation?
For a 6 post rack do you suggest a platform?
I only suggest a platform if you’re a heavy deadlifted with steel plates only. Obviously you take risk based off your judgement and not mine. The platforms are largely for bolting down without drilling through the floor.
Excellent work. QQ: Did you make holes on the floor? I have the same power rack and I can't tack it to my rent floor
There were no holes in the concrete. The rack is bolted to the platform only
It makes more sense I follow you on Instagram and was wondering why your gym changed thought you PCS . Congrats on the move home.
I’m excited to get my place set back up! Can’t wait
@@TheKurtlocker will continue to watch your youtube videos. I must have been in a cave that I didn't know you also had a youtube channel. Love to see Soldiers with experience in Army and still working out . Very motivating ! Keep it up Sir!
Awesome setup man!!
Thank you! I was watching some of your videos the other day. You’re doing some awesome stuff. Thank you for watching!
Is this garage on a slant? If not what’s your advice on building one with a slanted garage floor
This garage was on a very slight slant. Using shingles to level under the platform seems. be a good method for leveling out your platform. In some cases, using thin plywood layered on the lower portion.
Do you just drill the bolts straight into the wood or is there something on the bottom of the platform (nut, washer, etc)?
They are lag bolts. I drilled a pilot hole and drove the lag
@@TheKurtlocker but not into the foundation right?
That is correct
Would you consider just upgrading to the monster series over the ML 3.0? Why or why not?
Personally, I prefer the ML3.0 BUT as long as rogue continues to develop the monster line accessories I will still say that my desire is to own a monster series rack at some point. The reason I prefer ML is the hole spacing.
You mentioned a rubber spacer to keep plates from hitting the bolt head on the plate pins. What do you use?
I bought a bunch off of McMaster Carr a few years back and it’s killing me because I can’t find them right now. I will respond to this when I find them though as well as link them in the video description.
I used a rectangular piece of horse stall mat, drilled a large hole for the plate holder and two small ones that fit the nut head inside. looks and works great
@timm129 I have the link here. Part number should be LF111
www.fullcirclepadding.com/hammer-strength-plate-loaded-plate-horn-rubber-bumper-lf111/
What sort of bolt did you use to mount the rack down? I know rogue doesn't supply mounting hardware for this
I use 3/8” lag screws to the wood platform
How do you deal with the slope of the garage floor?
In this gym, the slope was not accommodated. In my current gym, I used the shingle leveling method
I recently watched your review on the Rep and Rogue benches. I've been looking at getting an adjustable bench, Rep has been out of stock for months, spending the extra money is not an issue, I'd prefer higher quality, still recommend the Rogue AB-3? I would like to see you do a separate review on just that bench too!
I still think the AB-3 is an excellent bench, but I only recommend the AB-3 is decline bench is something that you train. There are other benches that are excellent as well but less expensive from Rogue fitness such as the Rogue Adjustable Bench 2.0 if you require incline and flat work or Minster Utility Bench 2.0 if flat bench is all you train.
@@TheKurtlocker The Rogue Adjustable Bench 2.0 is what I'm probably going to get, thanks for your input!
@@TheKurtlocker So I just ordered the REP AB-5200 ADJUSTABLE BENCH
which was in stock today and in blue so it matches my Rep Dumbbell Rack. I watched more reviews and it seems like the Rep AB-5200 is similar to the Rogue AB 2.0 with a few improvements and it comes with Reps new pads. I saved quite a bit of money and in the end if I don't like it I'll return it. Also after more research the Rep AB-5000 Zero Gap and Rogue AB-3 seem more of pain to adjust while working out so I'm glad I went with something more simple, I'm a simple kind of guy. That one review you did on those two benches was incredibly helpful, thanks again!
I’m excited for you! Enjoy the bench!!
Is this light Grey or gunmetal ?
Gunmetal
@@TheKurtlocker thx
Now the like, later I’ll watch the video 😂
Looking forward to your view as always!
@@TheKurtlocker nothing to say! It’s very nice! I’m happy for your friend!
Is that the gun metal or the light gray color?
Gun metal color. Thank you for watching!
@@TheKurtlocker perfect, that's the one I had in my cart, definitely checking out now. Thank you!
Rock on!!! I’m excited for you
@@TheKurtlocker One last question before I submit my order... a RML-490C with safety strap and sandwhich j-cups ADD-ONS is about $35 less than a RM-4 with safety straps and Sandwhich J-Cups UPGRADES with an addition upgrade of get a fat pull up bar rather than the skinny version on RML-490C, which one do you think I should choose?
That will have to do with how much you value the west side hole spacing and future attachment purchases.
Monster series has a few attachments only offered for monster (flip down safeties etc) and the Monster series tends to have new attachments available sooner.
Outside of that...it’s a matter of whether you want 1” holes, nicer attachments, or you are fine with taking Rogue’s delay in new attachments for ML
I do tend to tell people that if I was starting from scratch all over again, I would buy a monster series first abs build my gym off of that
Why would you press inside the rack??
Because I can.
In some cases there is a value based on space requirements or the type of safeties included with the rack. I personally love to do log pressing inside the rack for safety reasons as well.
добрый день, сколько миллиметров труба? 75х75?
это американский 3" x 3", но 75 мм x 75 мм - это то, что использует метрический мир
What squat rack is that? And what is the difference of height between the rack and the ceiling itself?
That is the Rogue RML-690C. It is 90” tall and there is over 2” of clearance
@@TheKurtlocker I ordered a RML-390C monster lite, it measures at 90" and my garage is on a slope, I'm putting it on the 95" inch side, do you think that's fine?
You’ll be fine. That’s what my garage gym 2.0 was and I was successful.
@@TheKurtlocker you got a new subscriber in me, thank you for helping me out, my equipment arrives in the next week or so can't wait
I’m excited for you! You’re gonna love your new gym!
What color is the Rogue rack called
Gunmetal
Bro, we need to be friends lol. Airforce guys stick together like the flight line and crew chiefs 🏋🏾♂️💯
I used to be a line maintainer on 16s. A pointy head in my prior life.
@@TheKurtlocker that’s what’s up. I guess I already said my former career job of 11yrs lol…so I have a few that my wife would allow me to spend on a gym and I have a old body solid rack with the lay pull and low row but it’s old school and want to upgrade. Also been looking into a treadmil and again, wife wants the norditrack 32i but what would be 5must have for a home gym that does not violate Bro code and not have me in the cold because wife would be upset with said purchases in excess of 10k? Lol #helppleaseSir
What size bolts did you use?
The lag bolts are 3/8” by 2” long
How tall is the platform
2"
Why not finish the painting before building the rack?
What painting?
@@TheKurtlocker Hah! Not for you an inspirational colour on the wall behind the rack it seems - just the bare board with the dashes of undercoat. Each to his own.
Thanks for the channel. I have learned lots from it.
Cheers from Down Under
Ahh. That was in base housing AKA pain in the butt to paint because you have to return it to what it was when you moved in.
What bolts size and length did you used?
The lag bolts that secure the rack to the platform are 3/8” lag bolts that are 2” long. Thanks for watching!
What color is the rack?
Gunmetal
Why can't I squat heavy?
Perhaps you forgot to load more weight
Do you tighten everything up after the rack is bolted to the platform or after?
Afterward I do a once-around to do a final tighten.
First view ! Ye boi !
Ha! Always something special about that. Way to get the video off to a good start!
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Your comments are always appreciated.
FOR THE COMMON JOE YOU DON'T NEED EVEN 1/10 OF THIS
This was no common joe. Thanks for watching.
Bro sick garage but spending all that money on some awesome equipment and Couldn’t paint the garage walls? Would have looked so much better haha.
This is a gym in base housing. For military housing, painting walls is usually not authorized.
Is this light gray or gunmetal?
Gunmetal