BulletProof Fitness Isolator Review - King Of Home Gym Hacks?
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Күн бұрынI’ll show you why I don’t believe the BulletProof Fitness Isolator is the answer for everyone, but very likely is the PERFECT addition for some.
From the very first day I saw the BulletProof Fitness Isolator, I was intrigued. Then they kept dropping more and more exercise options, set-ups, and really cool stuff. It became an instant top of the list item for me to check out.
BulletProof was kind enough to send one my way back in February of 2023, and we’ve been tinkering with it for the past several months.
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0:00 Intro
0:34 Welcome
2:50 My Experiences
10:43 What About YOUR Experiences
13:26 Wrap Up
17:30 F*&k YOU Fly!
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@TheCarterHomeGym 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feature Joe! Very fair review. I think you hit a lot of good points and I can tell you really took the time to test the unit out. I agree it's not for everyone but awesome for some.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
You bet dude, good stuff on your end as always.
@danielpicerni24 7 ай бұрын
You have really thoughtful reviews!
@GrayMatterLifting 7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that. My goal is to help shed some light, not simply "sell something".
@babygiantbarbell1014 9 ай бұрын
The opening segment was awesome, Joe! Great review presented in a creative format!
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! I really struggled on how I wanted to talk about the Isolator because I saw so much potential if my space was just a little different... And then it hit me
@tonynurre9713 9 ай бұрын
Great video, I appreciate the review. I’m going to buy it someday.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
it is a very good piece, just not for everyone. When you get it, let me know what you think.
@aptn22 9 ай бұрын
Super creative video with a ton of good info😊.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend!
@hasanjackson4299 8 ай бұрын
Keep it up my man. Great one…
@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Got more coming... got a full schedule through into next year planned!
@flexmarksthespot 9 ай бұрын
Great video, Joe. For me personally, I can't justify the footprint of a dedicated leg extension/leg curl and am not crazy about most bench attachment extensions/curls, so the Isolator made perfect sense for for these uses alone, all of movements you can do with it are low priority for me but a nice plus. I do agree that it can be cumbersome to move, which is why I have it on a secondary rack. For most people, I think it would be a good idea to have a separate upright coming off their rack as a dedicated spot for the isolator.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
I can totally see that logic. For me, leg extensions and leg curls are weekly additions to my workout. The bench attachment with the FT2 is pretty legit. And I personally found those options with the Isolator to be less than ideal in my situation (the movement of the rack really was a problem when trying to do leg extensions for instance). But in another space? 100%
@chrisdonnell2575 7 ай бұрын
Check out Bells of Steel rack attached one looks so easy to setup.
@MetalsForBrunch 6 ай бұрын
I would say the weakest point to the isolator would be storage placement, additional rack or dedicated upright (takes up for floor space just like a machine), placement of the heavy isolator, adjustments for tinkering especially moving bench or attaching anything close to weight horn to a weight stack. For me I'll probably only do 4 movements on the isolator, leg curl/extension and preacher curl/ tricep extension so it's not worth $1000 for me. It's a very creative piece that the home gym community needs for minimal space. I prefer dedicated machines that take up foot space without tinkering at all.
@GrayMatterLifting 6 ай бұрын
@@MetalsForBrunch agreed 💯👍
@GoreckiFit 9 ай бұрын
Great review!! I have it and I’ve encountered the same inconveniences that you mentioned. This one fell on me for FOMO, wanted to see what this game changing piece was and my gym is quite fully equipped so I could have easily passed on this. I’ll still tinker with it and find some exercises that I love.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Yeah I get that. It's a cool piece, but just can't hang with a fully equipped gym.
@NoFate247 9 ай бұрын
I too, hate how some of the "big" rack attachments are difficult to store and often get in the way. Also, as you mentioned, setup time is a bigger factor than people realize.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Some people lover tinkering. Love hacking. I used to. At this point I don't. I want it to work and I want a good effective workout.
@NoFate247 9 ай бұрын
Also, if I had much more space I'd be more likely to take on more involved equipment. No one size fits all, everyone needs to figure out what works for them.@@GrayMatterLifting
@bigk2080 8 ай бұрын
Great review 🏋
@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@aezedr 9 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this video a lot, Joe! Mine is on the way, so we'll see whether my patience for setup (high in theory) exceeds my frustration!
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! if you have the time and interest to tinker, this thing is going to be your new favorite gym toy.
@andie_pl 8 ай бұрын
Nice vid joe, I ordered one back when they had the $599 sale. still waiting on it but almost at the 90 day mark so hopefully it ships soon
@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын
That is a GREAT sale price. Dang... I'm betting to get it that low, they had to do a huge bulk order, thus the delay in shipping
@andie_pl 8 ай бұрын
@@GrayMatterLifting yes for sure, i also ordered the red and white colored one not sure if that makes a difference to make 😅
@chrisdonnell2575 7 ай бұрын
Great and very through video, I considered getting this during last sale but ultimately went with Bells of Steel leg extension/curl that is far easier to put on/off the rack and it can be turned 90 degrees so people like me with an Athena cable system can attach continuous resistance to it! Far less to store and 1/3 the price. I would but the other if I had more space and a custom rack with posts coming off the side which could let me keep this up all the time and setup for leg curls/extensions which I bet most people buy this for. I'd use the seat and dumbells for arm curls on occassion.
@GrayMatterLifting 7 ай бұрын
I think you nailed it personally. Much easier to use and does what most people would want... that leg curl/ext piece.
@darrinauxier541 4 ай бұрын
This was a great review ... I had seen some other reviews on this product and was looking for something better - specifically i was wondering how long it was going to take to reconfigure between exercises as well as dismantle between sessions. This was very helpful!
@GrayMatterLifting 4 ай бұрын
I appreciate the comment! Glad I could help. Very cool piece, but just not the right fit for my gym.
@twistedbarbell3950 8 ай бұрын
Good stuff Joe and I agree with your take on this equipment. I love the idea of the isolator, but it's just too many pieces, too heavy and too bulky for storage. As you said, if it could reside on your rack semi-permanently, it would be better. If I had more space and a 6 post rack where one of the rear posts could hold the isolator in place all the time, I would have one. It's just that if something takes me too much time to setup and potentially cool down in between sets, I'm not interested! That being said, I'm glad they thought outside the box and I'm eager to see where they take it from here.
@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын
💯... I'm stoked to see what they keep bringing to the table.
@brentd106 8 ай бұрын
I leave mine off to the side upright and work outside the rack, and leave all the parts attached ( seat, weight arm, lever arm) for me just being able to do leg curl, leg raise, and preacher curls was worth it to me, and now I do ab crunches, back extension, and reverse hypertension. Worth every penny
@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! It is definitely a well built piece, and in some spaces it is a killer addition. Glad you got the right fit for you.
@jimg6743 7 ай бұрын
I have the Rep short rack with holes only on front and back of the uprights but, I love it and use it alot. Worth the $ just for leg extensions and standing hamstring curls
@GrayMatterLifting 7 ай бұрын
For that purpose I might lean towards something simpler, like the Stray Dog GOAT or the Bells Of Steel attachment that specifically does those two things... But I get ya. This is a great device for the right home gym, glad it is working well for you.
@TheKurtlocker 9 ай бұрын
Awesome to see a review with the context of a 2x3” rack. Maybe it’s time for a new rack Joel!!? Bahahaha
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
I got a video coming on that in December... Not necessarily the new rack, but the discussion of my 2x3 rack
@HeelerGSD 8 ай бұрын
I concur with some of your opinions (weight of carriage and set-up paralysis/analysis, specifically). I agree on the Isolator getting in the way on the rack. Miraculously, it doesn't impede my upper j-cup placement for seated shoulder press, or my lower j-cup placement for loading the barbell for bent-over rows. But I basically just leave the carriage in the same position all the time, and that's fine for leg curls, leg extensions and bicep curls. But I don't even mess with Isolator exercises that only make sense for a different carriage position. It's not worth the trouble of removal and changing positions. All this said, I bought the isolator for a cost- and space-effective leg curl option, and to this extent I'm happy with my purchase.
@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын
Dude that is awesome. In my set up, down at the bottom would have been in the way completely of a lot of stuff, not to mention my shins! But if it works for you, then you nailed it.
@AmorFati777X 5 ай бұрын
I just take off the leg roller and seat pad when not in use. Leave the main unit and the weight arm permanently affixed to the rack. Doesnt interfere with anything within the rack. Also the seat pad is awesome if you have the UPS high pully. You can use it to keep your legs pinned down. The pad works better than the roller pad for this application.
@GrayMatterLifting 5 ай бұрын
I can totally see that working for some people. For my space, we are in and out of the rack regularly, using the front of the rack for various items, and have a tight space for moving barbells around. It just didn't work well. But again, I can totally see how this would work well in the right space.
@AmorFati777X 5 ай бұрын
@@GrayMatterLifting I'm also in a super tight space and have Jammers on the front of my rack, and a cheapo goat attachment rip off directly above it. It's a clustered marvel how I have full use for what I wanna do. But depending on what all you're doing on the front end I can only imagine.
@GrayMatterLifting 5 ай бұрын
@@AmorFati777X nice dude! Sounds like you packed a lot of function into that rack.
@futbol1972 6 ай бұрын
I habe a 3x3 withba rhino inside rack. I just got my isolator and was wondering if i could somehow hook it upbto rhino
@GrayMatterLifting 6 ай бұрын
Asking a buddy of mine who has both... I'll keep ya posted
@GrayMatterLifting 6 ай бұрын
Hey I checked with my dude Carter. He said you two might have chatted already. Said the angles aren't quite right but worth a shot testing if you already own both of them.
@futbol1972 6 ай бұрын
@GrayMatterLifting thank u. I will talk to him:)
@connormckay9429 6 ай бұрын
Would you say this is good for reverse hypers or woukd the 1k be better spent on a dedicated machine?
@GrayMatterLifting 6 ай бұрын
I would ALWAYS take a dedicated machine first. But if space is a key factor, this could work. One of the big issues is that you are going to need the longer lever arm... Plus you are going to be resting on the pad which isn't very long to support your torso. So doable, maybe functional, but not exactly ideal.
@Adamthekat 7 ай бұрын
Shirt changes are reals
@carps_gym 9 ай бұрын
Two Big Joe Studs!
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
I almost went with a third at the end... Wearing a gray shirt to combine the white and black
@airgordo4 9 ай бұрын
Excellent review.. the only points I would disagree with are 1.) I actually don’t think it needs to live on the rack permanently. Weight is similar to a 45lb plate and I don’t find it all that difficult to take mine on and off if needed. 2.) Not sure about your rack and situation but I also find it much easier to just “store” at the bottom of the rack rather than at the top like you were illustrating.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Great counter points, and I'm glad you added these. I found for myself, the "permanent" solution was more in an effort to reduce set up time and frustration. So I agree, I think you can store it all off the rack, I just think it adds to the set up time which is already not ideal. For the bottom storage, I've seen that with a few of my friends who have them. I'm pretty positive either myself, my wife, or my daughter (or all of us) would run right into it. We are constantly walking around and through the rack, and I just feel like that would have been an instant "GET THIS THING OUT OF HERE!!!" situation. But a definite option if your space allows it.
@airgordo4 9 ай бұрын
@@GrayMatterLifting Good point, especially with the daughter. I have my first child coming soon and I’m already realizing I’ll have to re-think how scattered my gym is lol.
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
@@airgordo4 I was just telling a buddy the other day, I had to redo my barbell storage cause my daughter would lean on a bar. One bar fell randomly and I went "nope, that's gotta change" lol... We've been rethinking things ever since
@GavinBrown 9 ай бұрын
Joe1: Should I buy it? Joe2: Should I not buy it? One Joe always tells the truth. One Joe always lies. (Yes I've nicked this idea, if you're old enough to remember...)
@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын
Labyrinth!
@GavinBrown 9 ай бұрын
@@GrayMatterLifting My man.
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