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.

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.

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.

Thank you for all the content you put out Brandon and thank you for taking the time to reply to people’s questions!

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!

You be answering all the right questions. Bravo, mista.

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

Built in plate storage once save my life. True storey 😅

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!

Great vid, I was wondering this myself so I am glad someone asked and you addressed it.

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.

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!

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!

Solid review. Thank you.

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.

love these nuances!

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.

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.

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.

Nice tips for a home gym !!!

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.

Do you have a video on how to setup safety straps, especially for benching? Also, great content man! Always look forward to your videos!

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.

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?

Yes and I have 6 plate storage pins. I move my jcups to the other side of the rack temporarily and bench freely.

Brandon, let’s go!!!!!!!

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

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.

I have a rogue rack and bought the safety arms and bench in front of the rack

thanks for the content, I got this issue when I started bench! Lol

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.

kick ass super helpful

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 am hoping for Rogue to make the mini feet or stabilizer feet for the RML-3 rack.

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!

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 😂

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

Would you recommend putting weight storage pins on a RML-2 squat rack or just get a separate weight tree?

Would there be any issues with weights touching during exercise, putting weight storage pins on the front and back?

Amazing what content is now available to me (a fellow basement dweller for 6 years).

Thanks for the info mate. 1 question, are you able to squat on the outer side of the rack?

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.

I have a half rack. I bump plates when I do close grip not regular bench.

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?

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.

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

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.

Do you think i need to bolt down the rm3 moster or rm3 fortis with rhino installed in it?

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 have a flat food rack, do you think I should be fine with the plate storage where I rack my squats?

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.

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

Do you think the stabilizer legs are needed for a RML-390F? Or would that be overkill?

i do this too! and no it doee not get in the way at all at least in my experience

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...

Can you do a review on the I sell fitness bumpers ?

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

Or you can use safely spotter arms on the front and work out OUTSIDE of the rack

For the plate storage pins, did you go keyhole or keyless? Why?

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 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..

Thanks Brandon! I had that question too

Hi, what kneedpad are you using? thank you for the time

Lotta talk about racks around here

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)

for me never would create problem i only like doing incline bench.

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.

How are you liking your hviii clothing. Is it comfortable and allow a good range of movement.

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.

Did you quit using the Ghost Roller J-Cups? Not seeing them on the rack!?

Not using the monolift arms anymore? Was thinking of picking them up.

Can you do this to a squat rack?

Wow look at that bench arch

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

Is placing the weight facing the back rather than the sides a bad idea?

I better question is how can you tell a bar is fake wen you buy on offer up or Facebook

why don't put behind(pin faced to wall) the rack.

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.

Can you deadlift with plate storage???

You sure can. I do it 3 times a week

Are you back on invisalign?

1:48 - i wish a had enough room for a rack

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.

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)?

Bro talks fast like the micro machine guy

Noice!

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.

Doesn’t want to bend over further, programs deadlifts from the floor :/

But bro I bench 405 for reps 😂

How much would you guys pay for a rogue restock bot?

why did i just watch this

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 🤷‍♂️

FIR..st ;)