Building my home gym currently. After 17 years of paying for memberships and commuting back and forth, I finally threw in the towel and got annoyed with being around people who can't pick up after themselves.

I love the excitement in your voice talking about gym equipment. Nice work, as always.

I got the Ares 1.0 because they dropped the price to approximately $800 less than the listed price. I know the 2.0 is much more improved, but I can deal with the low row being so close to the ground and how far apart they are for $800 less. I can't be happier with my purchase.

I have equipment from both REP and Rogue and love both companies. I'm happy that REP has rack options for basements/garages with low ceilings. The 83" just fits with my ceilings.

REP has been crushing the home gym strength scene for years now. And their new cardio looks innovative too. Rogue is too busy making overpriced bars/plates with nfl stickers. But that doesn't seem to be working since they sold some of their new cable attachments but had to drop their price weeks after launch. Seems desperate.

Coop you've gotta do a video on how you clean your garage gym, and best ways to keep it nice

literally shopping between these two functional trainers right now. This video came just in time, thanks Coop!

Already have a Rogue setup. Emailed their sales and they said they would build out a custom order to make use of my existing stack. So that's the route I'm going.

Perfect video. Rep Ares 2 is designed better for the future

I'm so glad there are so many options to choose from with racks nowadays

I bought mine prior to these announcements. I went with the clear coat 6-post PR-5000 93” height, 41” depth. Selectorized dual Athena with the selectorized lat pulldown and low row + weight stack upgrades, wing add-on dumbbell storage 2.0 on both sides.

This is the type of video I need. Don’t own a house yet but will circle back😂 Looking for functional trainer with smith machine

Thank you for this Coop!

When you get around to reviewing the Rogue FM, please show how well (or poorly) it works with Rogue's safety straps. I expect they are incompatible (or at least really inconvenient). Thanks Coop!

I went the REP route with the PR-5000 and limited edition Ares 2.0

I like the comparison. It’s interesting to see the b-roll cuts and camera angles as well. This is like podcast Coop. 💪

Ares 2.0 for me i appreciate more the 2-1 pulley ratio for some light work 🏋️‍♀️

Got the ares 2.0 on pre order first day. Got a rep rack when the first ares came out with the intention to buy the ares in the future. Can’t wait.

REP has been crushing it for years with cable attachments. Ares. Adonis. Arcadia. Lat pull down and low row. Etc. Where rogue has had limited options and the slinger was awful. Maybe they started innovating again. Who knows.

You are a legend, Coop! When are you expecting to have them in for review? This video is v helpful but am waiting for you to use them before deciding. Currently leaning towards the twin stack FM-HR from Rogue.

I PO’d the ares 2.0 The pullies at the bottom for rogues are just too low seems like they have the same issue the first ares has but also the double cables at for the lat pulldown for reps are something I prefer Also need to save more space in my garage lol

I have a rogue drop in rhino and I asked about if they could do dual stack on the side with the pulleys. All I would need is for them to make the footplate for the rhino with holes to allow the stacks on, they said they were coming out with something along that design soon. Exciting stuff

dat moustache twirl you got goin is cool af bro, thanks again for another sick video

Great preview, looking forward to a use comparison video

Lfggg been waiting on this one, haven’t even got into the meat of it yet but thank you Coop!

Coop, one aspect of 49" vs 47" that I don't see mentioned often is if you're tall or long-limbed having a wider inside can allow more elbow/knee room for benching and squatting and not hitting the safeties with wider stances/positions. I'm 6ft tall and MUCH prefer a wider interior rack, the small size difference is actually quite noticeable in use.

Finally the video I’ve been waiting for!!! I’m a bodybuilder so I’m leaning REP for the double pulleys, but I like made in America plus I want a dang belt squat! Might just have to get a standalone lol

I went with Rep 2.0 Ares as Rogue doesn’t have a short king version. I wish I had space for the taller one but next house with have the 9 foot ceiling and problem solved. Then I’ll probably just buy taller uprights and then use the shorter ones for storage wings like they’re making now.

I'm waiting for your in depth review to pull the trigger on one of these.

We are so lucky to have access to this level of engineering at the consumer level. Competition is great!💪🏾

I'm still waiting for a Rhino weight stack version 😮‍💨

Been waiting for this one since Rep came out with theirs - was waiting for Rogue to introduce one and wait on your review - lol 1year+ wait lol

Chiken story is funny man lol. Nothing better than having a family and having chickens 🐓 😂😂😂.

What about Prime Fitness Rack, would you pick that over these two? Thank You!

Really love to see Freemotion arms on rogue twin stack. Waiting for reviews on twin stack released. I really wonder if someone with space and a rack already should just get a free motion though. No savings and more space really.

We want dip attachement comparaison

Would love to see you compare the Force USA G15 Pro with these 2!

I'm leaning heavily towards Rep. They're built well enough and I like the large amount of options that they have. I can handle slightly inferior craftsmanship as long as it is still quality work.

The Rogue twin stack and Rep Ares 2.0 can both be the same distance from the wall if using the rear columns for weight storage.

Thank goodness I'm not ready to buy one yet because now I'm not sure which one to get. Didn't realize Rogue was that close in price!

The FM HR (single stack) is completely irrelevant unless the rhino is very important to the user. It's unnecessarily deep (+22") meanwhile the Twin is comparable to the Ares and is only 5" deeper. If you're going to use the back posts for plate storage, then the Ares and Twin are equal but the single stack sticks out beyond your plate storage. Still waiting on the 4 post twin FT add on to drop. They only have the FM-6 twin add on available. If they have the 4 post twin FT available with the uprights, they should sell it without the uprights as well since some of us can convert our existing racks.

How do they compare to the Prime Prodigy 1 HLP selectorized rack?

you need to do a follow-up on Kensui: they are scammers. They took my money in MAY and kept giving me the runaround on shipping. It still hasn't shipped, and now they are refusing to give my money back (I got the maxes btw). I'm not the only one. I got them based on your endorsement, but they are scammers. You need to do a follow-up stating that many of their customers have been stiffed.

I have an RM-3 currently, so I'm leaning toward Rogue so that I don't have to sell it and buy a whole new rack. Rogue quoted me ~$4,800 (after tax and shipping) for the conversion kit to the FM-6 Twin stack, and that's also including the $300 rack roller that looks really useful

I wish when I got my squat rack 3 years ago, that this many options were around

I feel you Basement Brandon. -Basement Sam

I bought the Rogue add-on dual stack functional trainer for my monster rack. I bought it with zero reviews posted. It will supposedly be here in 2-3 weeks. I’m excited but also worried.

love this! as a current RM-6 + drop in belt squat owner, has Rogue hinted when they will release a version of the functional trainer that integrates with this setup?

When will you review Jacked Up Brands/Fitness?

Coop! Could you do a Force USA leg press review please? Side by side review of the compact and full size versions.

Coop, been trying to decide on a functional trainer/smith for like 6 months. Would love to see a review on the 3 in 1 smith from Vesta! That thing looks like a beast. Also, would like to see a comparison on the more budget friendly Spirit B52 from Major Fitness. Hope this comment finds you! Lol

Bulletproof vts lite and vts review when???

Big question on the Rogue side is will they deliver to a residence. When pricing out a cable tower system for my garage gym, Rogue said I'd either need a loading dock or had to rent a fork lift for any of their non-slinger stack options. Rep didn't seem to have those limitations. Kind glad I waiting to pull the trigger to see these newer options though and might have to reconsider my choices... then convince the wife too.

Coop we need the CTM-1 vs Adonis

I messaged rogue about the dual stack (on two different occasions) and was told the individual stacks will be 150lbs each totaling the same as the single stack. Also as a side note, the plate loaded has a 800lbs weight limit. The limiting factor being the cable.

Regarding cable placement (and, obviously, acknowledging that one cable will be on the front of the upright and the other will be behind), Coop mentioned that he prefers the Rep configuration (lower cable is on the front of the rack). I wish he had acknowledged that this could be problematic for spotter arms extended from the front of the rack (and yes, i know there are workaround solutions, such as lowering the trolley below the spotter arms - or - mounting the spotter arms from an inside-out orientation). Still, for most purposes, it seems the Rogue setup is better for spotter arms.

I am poised and ready to buy whichever one comes to Australia first. C'mooooooon!!!!!!!

Rogue 4-post, 100”, FM-HR. ‘Merica. Thanks Coop for your hard work and enthusiasm. You’ve become a trusted source for equipment education in a not-so-trustworthy world.

I’m not in the market, I just enjoy watching reviews from the Monopoly guy. 😂

Ok great video, but knowing what you know right now what would you choose??!?

Hands down, I own 3 Rep PR-5000's and can tell you that there is no substitute for variety and co-hesive unity for a rack eco-system... Almost everyone makes compatible attachments for The Rep Eco-system. Once you own the best, you'll understand PERIOD!!!

I'm going with Rogue. I think for the money you get just a little more.

REP currently is my only option as a basement dweller. I'm hoping for a smith machine attachment similar to what ForceUSA has as that would be a peak home gym rack.

initially i was going down this rabbit hole of kitting my workout gear with the largest rogue equipment. now im downsized to a 5/8 rack system. dumbbells. barbells. adj bench. only thing left for me is a functional trainer of sorts and i'm looking hard at: dialed motion (full functional +durability +cable implementation) bulletproof vts (hi+lo+smith) bully glyder syl but not seriously a consideration anymore as it's weight capacity is limited

Id like to see a comparison with the Maxum SX2.

I would really like to see you get a hold of the plate loaded rogue FM and see how belt squats work with it. it looks like you could just attach a belt to the low row and it would work. the selectorized doesn't look like it would work for it though as the stack goes to far into the rack and too close to the low row mount

I love Rogue products and customer support. I also love Reps products customer support and how freaking fast my items fly in. Don’t make me choose between them. I love my Rogue Rep Frankenstein rack. Keyholes allowed me to utilize 5/8 holes and there’s basically no attachment that doesn’t fit.

Why doesn’t Rogue sell a twin functional trainer “add-on” option for 4 post monster racks. I messaged Rogue about this and they basically said that I had to convert my rack to a 6 post or buy the entire functional trainer. Thanks for supporting customers who bought into your monster ecosystem… make it make sense.

Yup I’m stilling deciding on the 2. I would be buying everything from 1 company. After watching the video , the fact rogue might have lowered thier price to compete where as rep has definitely increased price. I leaning towards rogue now

Rack width is the most important. I crashed several times to the safety bars on the way down during squat. It's impossible to step out ideally during heavy squat.

When are you going to come out with the griffin lever arm review?

Man love your reviews and videos. Building my gym and now I'm to the functional trainer. Last basic piece. I need help my problem is I am 6'10" with a 7 foot wingspan. Any clue on which functional trainer will be best for me because I would love something compact but I'm way too big for it I think. Any suggestions would be helpful

can you make a video on the crandall fitness jammer arms!

Really curious about the cable travel for the 100” single stack. Rogue lists the cable travel as 100” for single pull and 50” per hand for a double pull. I feel like this is adequate for most exercises but it’s a costly chance to take.

When are you getting your hands on these?

When rep or rogue has an option with a smith machine built in, I'll buy then

Prime Fitness' prodigy racks are still superior IMO. I just priced out a Rogue FM-HR twin functional trainer to make it look like my prodigy.... and it's pretty much the exact same price. Rep's ares is a bit cheaper.... but it's not the same layout.... well... neither is the Rogue's option but it's closer. And... if you opt for the Prime Prodigy plate loaded rack.... it IS about the same price as the Rep Ares rack... $4850. The prodigy plate loaded rack also uses black magic and allows you to change the pulley ratio on the uprights between 2:1 and 4:1. Don't get me wrong.... I'm thrilled other companies are finally pulling their head out of their ass and making rack-FT hybrid machines. I still think Prime Fitness' option is the best. Not saying one wouldn't be satisfied with a Rep or Rogue option. But I feel like people think those 2 are the only 2 options out there. Prime's prodigy racks are $5500 for the selectorized (stack.... dual 350 lb stacks that is... STANDARD... no upgrading to a heavy stack required) and $4850 for the plate loaded version. Rogue's FM-HR with half rack feet is $4945.... but with 300lb stacks..... not 350lb stacks. Assuming a CHEAP $1/lb.... IF they had a 350lb stack option that rack would be about.... $5050.... at least. The ares 2.0 I priced out to look similar to the prodigy was about $4900 as well. The only thing Rogue and Rep have on Prime is the shipping costs. That's about it. So I can't fault one for going with either of those companies. If I started from scratch though.... I might actually go with the Rogue option. But that's only because I live only like 3 hours away from Columbus... I'd just rent or borrow someone's truck and go pick it up myself. That and Rogue's monster line has a wider selection of rack attachments. That said... Prime is slowly picking up their game in that department.... slowly but surely catering a bit more to the home gym owner. Hell... when I went to prime's website years ago to build out my prodigy rack they didn't even post prices of their equipment on their website... they were one of "those" companies, haha. Not only that but prime is offering more attachments for their racks nowadays too. Stuff they offer I'm not sure Rogue or rep offers is an adjustable stability pad attachment for the functional trainer aspect of their rack. A pad that you can lean against for support while doing something like cable flies/ reverse- rear delt flies... etc. They also have that bench centering device.... assuming you also have their adjustable bench. Their RO-T8 adjustable pull up attachment is fucking phenomenal. All I'm saying is.... if you're in the market for a dual functional trainer-rack setup... don't forget about prime fitness. They're priced in line with Rogue for sure.... and imo Rep as well. Unlike Rep prime actually builds their own shit at their factory in PA. Which might actually be a deterrent for some as they will have a longer lead time... you know.... because they actually fabricate their own shit and just don't have a warehouse full of their Chinese stock. Remember when Coop and this Channel were all about American made products. I do. Those were the good old days. Haha. Now he's a salesman for Rep. I get it. I'm not faulting him for making a solid living. You gotta do what you gotta do. Integrity be damned. And it's not like Rep is a... terrible brand per se. It just... is what it is. Mass produced Chinese equipment. And that's fine. But when that mass produced Chinese stuff is only moderately cheaper than the options from Rogue or Prime.... I'd go with either of the latter two. As for you, Coop. It might sound like I'm digging on you and your channel. Some people have and don't like the way this channel has gone the last 2-3 years. I personally.... think it's incredible what you've done. Having started watching your content out of your garage with the ugly (no offense) plywood walls, haha, reviewing equipment to what this channel is now is impressive as hell. I can't help but congratulate you. That said.... you have become a whore for Rep.... likely because they pay you nowadays. I get it. But I remember when you weren't paid by anybody and when that was the case you were all about American made equipment and specifically Rogue. That's all I'm saying. Only thing I wish this channel would do more of is review a broader range of items. I get your target demo is new home gym owners.... but there's so much more out there than just racks, FTs, benches, bars, plates, dumbells, and cardio equipment. Would love to see more reviews of strength machines... legitimate machines (none of those plate loaded dual leg extension/curl "machines"). I know Rep doesn't make anything like that so you likely won't review many machines to compare it to Rep and then say Rep's version is better.... but this is an equipment review channel.... not a Rep review (marketing) channel.... right?..... RIGHT?! haha

What do you think of the Griffin monolifts?

When is Reps stainless steel uprights coming out?

When do you think we'll get a First Impression video on the Rogue FM?

I really want one of them to make some sort of insertable smith machine attachment.

Please review the Bully Glyder Smith Machine 🙏🏻

I’ve been wanting to upgrade for years now so these are awesome to see. Do you know if anything they offer is compatible with a Sorinex Base Camp? What is your opinion on the REP Hyperion and Sorinex Apex style racks compared to the two in these videos? Do you think the smaller footprint is significantly more limiting with exercises?

I wonder how the Ares2 and Prx jammer arms will work together

Have you used the Rogue cable system?

Hey Coop have you tried out the The Powertec FID Bench?

I want a drop in rhino for the monster lite

Rep made some decent improvements.

Do you see Rep modifying their squat belt insert to compete with the drop in Rhino?

When are you expecting to get your rogue one in?

What are your thoughts on the Griffin lever arms?

The drop in rhino + twin stack is my dream. I’m assuming there is no way that you can add twin stacks to a rhino drop in?

For the Rogue if you have a 43" depth rack and small lever arms, can you just put the lever arms on the middle uprights?

Coop, when talking about Jammer arms relative to Rep cables coming from the bottom of the front upright vs Rogue coming from the top, do you think Rep will be coming out with Jammer arms that are able to use the cable/stacks vs. plates?

I keep seeing ads on Facebook and IG from GMWD fitness, is their equipment any good? Any plans to review them?

I own the 1.0 and saddened that my 1.0 became obsolete so quickly after I purchased it. Rep is offering previous owners 25% off to buy another ares system but that’s a large expense again. On comparison of these systems, they are similar in price and rogue quality I would say is possibly superior but you also receive REP rewards which allows you to buy more rep equipment.

I think the trolleys on the Rogue is huge.

I have confirmed with Rouge, they will be releasing a twin weight stack for the Monster Lite. The timeline for twin stack has not been released yet. More to come!!

Given the cable twist issue with the Ares 1.0, I would choose Rogue all day

Does the difference in upright sizing (3" vs 75mm) make much of a difference if you're going off-brand for items that fit onto the uprights, like j-cups, roller bars, bench attachments, etc.?