The Right Rack - The Decision

[@MarkReadsReddit]

Droppin' more videos than a cam-girl late on rent. Keep em coming man!

[@UrbanLegend2k11]

😂

[@Chedda3000music]

*cumming

[@BasementBrandon]

Have to keep them up. Next time I'll just write a script and have you narrate for me.

[@MarkReadsReddit]

My body is ready.

[@1882dmac]

😂🤣😂🤣😃

[@SkylerKing]

Finally! I have actually been refreshing KZbin for the last few hours, waiting for this upload.

[@BasementBrandon]

I somehow wish I believed this

[@SkylerKing]

@@BasementBrandon you should believe it

[@ballzack4866]

I've concluded you lost your hair through training equipment anxiety. Thanks for doing my worrying. I just bought a rack with your help.

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol would be a lot cooler if I could use that as a reason!

[@Brenbolone]

please make a video on the weights, and include why you sold the kilo plates and if you will re-purchase them in your new home.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'll think about it. Don't want to make another 5-6 videos on it lol.

[@ultimateogre]

I started watching this thinking, "hey this is perfect timing. I'm buying a house." Not realizing that I would be left craving the final install episode, scratching all the bugs I have found under my skin while I wait. I need my fix, man! I NEED it!!! I can't see myself going with a half rack so have been seriously contemplating the RM-4. Really want the RM-6, but was too pricey and would want to cut down both sections anyway to make it less monsterous in size. I am losing hair just thinking about it. Can't wait to see your finished product, my dude. Love the videos.

[@BasementBrandon]

Have you thought about the Fortis RM-4? It's much more affordable, but it has welded panels, so as long as you don't have to carry it down to a basement it shouldn't be an issue and is a good way to save money!

[@ultimateogre]

@@BasementBrandon does it still work with all the monster attachments. (I'm hoping eventual lever arms down the line) would be amazing to do jammers at home, plus everything else it can do

[@BasementBrandon]

Deceptikam I believe so. I’d have to re-watch coops video on them but I don’t believe you have to take your rack apart to attach.

[@ultimateogre]

@@BasementBrandon I'm asking like you work for rogue. Haha! I will try to find that video and give it a look. Thanks for the advice.I'm not rushing into anything so I definitely want to buy quality. It will be going in a garage so welded won't be a problem.

[@TheDaanV]

Owning a gym and having a home-gym, i can only say Rogue is THE brand out there. I tried so many new brands but there is only one brand i always come back to. The quality, the service, the pricing, the amount of options it's all so good with rogue. Had a feeling you would end up back with rogue, since you had a rogue rack before. Good choice though!

[@BasementBrandon]

Was trying to stay away but it just made the most sense!

[@Fitforacting]

I’m only halfway through the video and already love it. I loved how you separated the categories to make it fair. Roque seems like a solid choice and your hit the nail on the head with everything you said . Especially resale value

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Reynaldo!

[@mattwypijewski4192]

So stoked you settled on what you did. I have the RM-3 on my list when we do our garage gym build. Excited to see it!

[@BasementBrandon]

it's awesome!

[@pablobaluyut8186]

Just started following you and just got my rack. I got an american barbell squat/bench rack with pull up bar and although a 4 post rack would be ideal I can do almost all the exercise I need to do on this rack. I am not a competitive power lifter just trying to get fitter. Cycling and tennis are my main sports. I can do all the basic compound movements with my rack only complain is without bolting it, it moves a little bit even though I weigh it down but it’s not something I can’t fix with a little adjustment once it’s near at the edge of the mats. Love all your videos. Learn a lot. Keep them coming 😊💪

[@BasementBrandon]

That's awesome, sounds like a nice rack!

[@Manuel-xy7un]

i like it, would love to build a home gym one day. definitely come back to these videos for info.

[@BasementBrandon]

Always a fun ride!

[@nickclaro5444]

why not just get the rogue yokes? you can add a spotter arm and load it with weights for stability. you can always resell it easily sincr its much cheaper than a full rack

[@BasementBrandon]

Yoke wasn't ideal. You may recall the review I did on one from a year or two ago. They're great at being yokes, but pretty average to poor at being a power rack.

[@mice130]

Stay big! Great content big homie

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks man!

[@PeakBagger999]

Rogue RM-3 with the Slinger. Good choice 👍

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm not so sure on the slinger, something I really wanted, but first impressions are kind of meh at this point.

[@vicsophios5892]

This has been good as I am looking at numerous Squat Stands/Racks from Rogue and Ironedge (Australian Company). Great help thanks Brandon.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah if you're in AU, it's super tough getting stuff to you at decent prices. So if there's a local company it might be the best option.

[@ryankpreston]

Love these videos because I love these products and I love buying good stuff. But it was really hard to watch this one knowing that you already picked and that video is up! Going there now...

[@BasementBrandon]

Sorry about that!

[@CheSterXz0z]

bro you played us in a guessing game and the real answer wasn't even an option lol

[@BasementBrandon]

CheSterXz0z yeah I tried to do these videos in the same way my thought process evolved. I wasn’t considering the final rack until the very end.

[@CheSterXz0z]

Brandon Campbell Diamond it’s ok ur videos are enjoyable so never change you adorable duckling

[@BasementBrandon]

quack quack

[@JasonLeeno]

My Elantra is a beast! Good pick though👍

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol thanks my dude.

[@blairmitchell7419]

Lol at the twist ending.

[@BasementBrandon]

Didn't mean for it to happen!

[@bampo525]

I knew you'd buy the rogue

[@BasementBrandon]

Most people actually voted Rep!

[@Chronic_Christopher]

@@BasementBrandon I called it too! I'd like to see someone really review that rep SS power bar. You mentioned the knurling. But it looks like a great deal

[@salazteca1]

The RM-3 with knurled socket pull up bar ,2" sandwich j-cups and Safety straps is the best choce Im curious if he went for the Satin Clear finish on the uprights ?

[@BasementBrandon]

I actually stayed away from the knurled pull up bar for this one. I found that the knurl tends to hold on to more skin/dirt/chalk and wasn't very aggressive anyways (at least on the cerakote). For the finish, the clear coat isn't that appealing to me, I like some color!

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Brian Shaw, Hafthor Bjornsson and Brandon Campbell Diamond. Rogue, Rogue and Rogue!:)

[@BasementBrandon]

We're basically the same strength levels.

[@kennethsteelhammer]

And you´re all moving your gyms!:)

[@nickc3365]

Haha that's hilarious. I have the RML 3. I squat inside and bench in front onto the arm safeties. Some of the issues that are kind of annoying is that you cant squat while you bench as you may hit the plates on the bench bar. Plate storage is also difficult for the same reason. In my next house where I have more room I will look to going back to a fullsize rack but this is a great space saving option for sure.

[@BasementBrandon]

I tried to stay away from plate storage on this one. I still got some, but made a slight change to help with stability just in case.

[@flicmydik]

If you made a vid series like this for all your eqp purchases, that would be neat

[@BasementBrandon]

The sad thing is I'm neurotic enough that I go through this each time.

[@zeljko4189]

Did you film this in a furniture store?

[@bmstylee]

Props for the casting couch.

[@BasementBrandon]

Ha I mentioned that this is a short term rental that's usually furnished but we brought our own stuff, so just piled their things in the corner down here.

[@daverom7939]

You played me like a damn fiddle

[@BasementBrandon]

You liked it you bad boy

[@reidbarden755]

I knew you were going with the sorinex

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@JoeyAme]

You should of asked Mech6 to come outta retirement and make you one off half rack.

[@BasementBrandon]

Posts like these that make me miss the forums.

[@BathOLeastResistance]

Been weighing my options with racks, and kinda coming to the same conclusion. All roads lead back to a 30" Rogue rack.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah I think 30" is pretty solid, 43" seems huge to me.

[@BasementBrandon]

martyjanderson the gyms near me don’t have them at all. They have those shit squat racks that have the super long (and high) safety catches.

[@dewai]

Ha! Just watched the rogue video before this and commented asking why you wouldn't get something you can work inside of

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@beastykiller1179]

I feel like we all knew he was going with rogue

[@BasementBrandon]

If Sorinex didn't charge so much for shipping I would have gotten one.

[@andie_pl]

I would've picked the full rack as well.

[@BasementBrandon]

Every guy loves a bigger rack!

[@KonCity22]

I’m curious why do you stress so much of working out outside the rack that you want spotter arms... why not just let the barbell hit the floor? Is it because you didn’t have bumper plates? Keep up the awesome videos

[@BasementBrandon]

It's more than that, not having a safety net so to say can be deadly. Spotter arms are better than nothing, but they're not as fail safe as inside of a rack.

[@KonCity22]

@@BasementBrandon Got it. thanks buddy.. If you wanted more room inside the rack why not get the rogue 3 rack but longer stabilizer bars?

[@BasementBrandon]

Chris Konecny I got the rogue rm3

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

Since Rogue doesn't have color options I guess it's time for you to find some blue rattle cans and get to work. :D

[@BasementBrandon]

Ah the one I went with did :)

[@Doing_It_Wrong]

@@BasementBrandon NICE! Congrats!

[@tuckfield656]

Love these videos

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Henry

[@SurfTomas]

Suspense

[@BasementBrandon]

much drama

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

Double D is the right rack

[@BasementBrandon]

Doesn't hold up well over time!

[@Fitforacting]

Why didn’t you just keep the old bumper and competition plates

[@BasementBrandon]

Used them to fund other plates, I don't need 3000lbs of weights :)

[@Fitforacting]

Brandon Campbell Diamond makes sense

[@mattdagger1480]

I agree with all your logic until you talked about the Hyundai analogy. For cars your 100% right. So many moving parts, the fact that it literally explodes internally so many times per second yea I can get behind that. But when your talking about slabs of metal that don't move and if indoors have a very unlikely hood of rusting. There's really nothing massively different between 11 gauge steel. Yea I kno there are difrences based on supplier but hopefully you know what I mean. After owning a Titan x3 rack and a rogue rml 390f I saw absolutely no difference between the two and feel extremely cheated after buying my rogue rack. Wasted over 500$ in my eyes. But that's just my opinion.

[@BasementBrandon]

Games, Gains, And Petroleum things there’s a noticeable quality difference in material, shipping, customer service, and warranties IMO. Remember I too have owned a Titan X-3. I also think your bad experience with Rogue is playing a role in your judgement. You have to realize the Tian experience is typically bad for most, while the Rogue is usually good. You just fell into the minority here.

[@mattdagger1480]

@@BasementBrandon yea everyone has different experiences. I just personally didn't notice a improvement in what arrived at my doorstep. The 4 posts looked almost indistinguishable other than the welds. I was expecting a 500$ increase but couldn't notice it personally. Rogue definitely makes great stuff no doubt. I just wasn't satisfied unfortunately

[@mattdagger1480]

It may not have been so bad if I lived closer also and didn't have to pay so much for shipping. That could have been a bigger part but idk.

[@Pler1978]

@@mattdagger1480 sounds like rogue was out of your budget and you were expecting way too much but if you think a couple hundred bucks for shipping is some big deal. I have the rml 390f and think it's their worst rack... The flat foot design actually makes it wobbly unless you use shims... If it had 4 corners it can level out a bit. Its also can't really be modified with real weight storage... Don't mean adding weight to back posts as it then isn't very good for working out inside. Big mistake going cheap as I'll get an rm6... I bought nearly all the attachments.

[@vvogel005]

How did you buy the stability legs? I’ve been looking for them on Rogue’s website, but can’t find them sold separately.

[@BasementBrandon]

Rogue does a. shit ton of stuff that's not on the site, you need to contact them.

[@siegetank316]

This is some dbz episodic cliffhanger shit there Brandon lol. 4 eps in and you still haven't powered up yet.

[@BasementBrandon]

Tune in next time!

[@fevzay9315]

Are you still planning on ditching the RM-3 after a year and a half, or just going to make it a 6 post?

[@BasementBrandon]

To be honest I've been super impressed with it so far, that I could imagine holding on to it.

[@juliexdonk]

You’ve probably already mentioned this and I didn’t remember hearing it - but why are you only keeping it for a short time even tho you will be fitting it in multiple spaces as well as doing all the research for a quality rack? Just curious! Thanks

[@BasementBrandon]

Ideally I thought I wanted a bigger rack once I was able.

[@norman7334]

How you checked out the freight costs for Eleiko?

[@BasementBrandon]

Can't say I have.

[@johndim11]

Waiting for the new video!! And wear a friggin Red Sox hat for Christ sake, You live in Rhode Island !!😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Maybe I'll wear my Nats hat

[@johndim11]

@@BasementBrandon Well, at least it's not a Yankee hat!!

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Brandon- indecisive as always!:) Nowadays you have too many options and too many prizes and discounts to consider. Hope to see some lifting soon before you shrink beyond recognition!

[@BasementBrandon]

Haven't been able to show training until I did the videos about the rack lol!

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Got you Brandon! Just kidding but sometimes it feels like a good idea to stay in the basement/garage, focus on the training and care as little as possible about everything else:)

[@justtraining4702]

I knew it!!!! #Rogue

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@kirktitgen6395]

If I were you, I will buy RML 390c (monster lite) with 30 inch depth.

[@BasementBrandon]

Andrew August had the RML already! If I wanted to stay with it I’d of just taken the storage off my 690 and it would have made it a 490!

[@maxloyd9682]

Do elitefts

[@BasementBrandon]

I have a video on them.

[@undrachevr]

You sand baggin son of a bitch, you pulled a fast one on us. 😂 😂 I knew you'd go with ROGUE fitness though. Im excited to see what you orderd.

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah hoping to get it done Weds or Thurs.

[@fko1]

Once you go Rogue, you never go back

[@BasementBrandon]

I tried!

[@Lohali]

What a cheater! But I can support this decision

[@BasementBrandon]

Wasn't my intent!

[@keysersoze5920]

Buy it once, but it forever, buy Samson (7-gauge steel, almost indestructible, custom made).

[@BasementBrandon]

I think that's overkill for a home gym and that's saying a lot coming from me lol!

[@someoneelse9585]

When do you ever bomb your squats tho? 😅 9 for 9 guy.

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@craneman42]

Good way to get views and subs anyway.

[@BasementBrandon]

I've actually lost subs b/c of these videos lol, guess people don't like my decision making process!

[@josephsantiago3986]

Lies allllll lies! 😆

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@mmullane31]

CURVEBALL

[@BasementBrandon]

Wild card bitches!

[@tylerortis1011]

LMAO. Good video tho.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@bignuts9198]

Ecosystem I thought you were going to talk about environmental footprint bahaha I'm glad you didn't.

[@BasementBrandon]

GLOBAL WARMING IS REAL!!!

[@chowder447]

The only racks for Brandon are the ones he's married to 🤣

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@Massenomics]

Spoiler alert... Brandon decided to spend that cash on a pair of Massenomics Lift shorts and just skip the rack. Should be alright though, you really don’t need a rack for Jefferson deadlifts.

[@BasementBrandon]

Put some on layaway as I could only put 50% down. Luckily it's summer so my left ball will appreciate the breeze.

[@oleboy8867]

So you left Rogue for last cause you did go with Rogue. Lol

[@BasementBrandon]

I went by the order in which I was considering them.

[@tremerefury]

Brandon upsold himself! XD

[@BasementBrandon]

haha it happens

[@rayjbb1494]

Quick question, is the Rep HR-5000, now the PR-5000 and you'd just get the 4 post version with a smaller depth like 16". Given the Ares and the bigger ecosystem options Rep have now eg: dips, leg rollers, iso arms and an 80" or 93" height option, do you think Rep would probably win out over Rogue as it would do better on the footprint and ecosystem criteria? I know you've since done the half rack video on PR-5000 in clear coat and wandered if you think it's best

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm not sure, REP now sells the Apollo half racks also. I'd have to redo my research as all the prices have gone up as well.

[@jessegaskell]

I imagine a random Hyundai employee watching this video: "Yeah, I am really enjoying this video series. I really like what Brandon has to say here. He has a lot of good insight and is providing perspective on his buying process. I can't wait to see which rack he chooses!" "Wait...... what did he say? What did Hyundai ever do to you Brandon? The Hyundai Genesis is a beautiful car! A luxury car for sensible professionals." "Whatever, I don't care what Brandon says.....We all knew he was going to buy Rogue anyways....."

[@BasementBrandon]

I think the Genesis are actually really nice, but I think they also knew it was an issue, which is why the seperated the brands. Kind of like Totoya/Lexus, Nissan/Infiniti, Honda/Acura.

[@stephenmalcik7388]

Shocker

[@BasementBrandon]

Stephen Malcik well I mean out of all the comments from the 5 videos so far only one person guessed what I went with 😂

[@SenpaiMC7]

How tall is the RM3. I see the slinger, new band pegs 2.0 in a light grey? Im getting ready to order mine as well but debating between the 90" or 100". 90" high in case I need to move the rack into a smaller room. thanks

[@BasementBrandon]

The shortest it comes in standard is 90", but you could always have them cut it at a cost if you needed shorter! The band pegs are still that chrome look!

[@SenpaiMC7]

@@BasementBrandon Awesome thanks! 90" works I was just debating the height. Im assuming you got the 100" tall one? Thanks

[@JLPerez90]

Surprises in this series > Surprises in Endgame

[@BasementBrandon]

More deaths in mine

[@starblazer32]

Lol that is too funny that you didn’t even buy one of the three racks. I really appreciate the series though, your thought process is helpful as I am looking into setting up my own home gym in the next year or so.

[@BasementBrandon]

Goes to show that even though I thought I wanted something, once I put all the cards on the table it didn't make sense!

[@Youngblood_actual]

So the best half rack is a full rack. Haha. That's how I ended up too. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I've decided on a full rack for when I place my order.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice, which one?

[@ScottO84]

Curveball! This was perhaps the most objective decision process I've seen from someone. Despite the fact that you openly acknowledge both your everlasting desire to own Sorinex rack and going into the process expecting to buy the Rep, the facts lead in another direction and for that, I commend you. During your last video, I also found myself questioning the point of a 90" half rack with 24" depth and no overhang up top. The RM-3 sprang to mind, but I figured it never had a shot. Based on your rather meticulous nature, you saw the big picture and made a great choice. Can't wait to see what ideas you brought to the table with it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah I think I went into it just thinking it would be a better solution but when I weighed all the pros/cons it didn't make as much sense to me.

[@AB-ft7gg]

As if you’d buy anything but Rogue. Joking aside, nice chart and video. Made a visual comparison so easy and practical.

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah I tried not to!

[@georgeg.3853]

The RM-3 with upgraded straps is the best option. I got the RM-4, but the extra depth isn't absolutely necessary, but nice to have if your space allows it. cool series btw.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude! I think the RM-4 would have been too deep for my space. I'll try to show this in the next video if I remember lol.

[@Vangabonders]

You're my hero dad

[@BasementBrandon]

Time to do your chores!

[@SogenZ]

yo brandon. what are your thoughts on the stainless steal version of the ohio power bar? worth the extra money?

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it will hold up the best (especially if you're in a humid environment) and offers the best grip outside of bare steel. It's worth the price, but you may be better off keeping your eye out and grabbing one if they pop up in the boneyard as they tend to do from time to time.

[@Sboarder-ul6cr]

He's been trolling us and actually went with Titan Fitness

[@BasementBrandon]

You can get a good rack from Titan that's budget friendly, it's just a roll of the dice on how many times they f up before they get you the right stuff!

[@dho11]

Smart choice! Glad to hear that you smartened up on the whole half-rack thing.

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol surprise surprise I changed my mind!

[@dho11]

@@BasementBrandon I basically arrived at the same rack though I am leaning toward the Monster light version for the $ savings especially on the attachments. May change my mind and go with Monster tho we will see. Looking forward to the next videos with the actual rack. Please let us know how long it took to get too.

[@BasementBrandon]

David Holzman the RML is hard to pass up. Super beefy and much better priced (and the accessories are cheaper)

[@AverageLifter07]

Rogue just has far better quality, and they stand by there equipment. Ideally it's a lifetime investment, but you generally get what you pay for with there racks. I wouldn't even consider Sorinex with those shipping costs. I'm surprised they can stay in business. I live close to Ohio, and I've never paid over $100 for shipping on a rack from Rogue . (lucky to live close)

[@PeakBagger999]

AverageLifter07 Sorinex caters mostly to the collegiate and professional teams, as well as the military (those with big budgets).

[@AverageLifter07]

@@PeakBagger999 Not bashing the brand itself, but as far as selling to the public, they need to figure something out for that shipping.

[@BasementBrandon]

As @yury mentioned, they do a ton of big facilities/teams and that's generally who they cater to (high end)

[@happyhopper]

Plot twist next video, you bought the same exact rack you just sold.

[@bmstylee]

Or the RM6

[@BasementBrandon]

If I had the space (or desire) to keep the old rack I could have tried taking off the plate storage, but the 43" depth is a tad too deep. Plus I was able to buy this new rack, which I consider an upgrade, and still have money left over from what the old rack cost.

[@JoelP1961]

Never any doubt! Good choice!

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@mikefeir]

Are you going to have to bolt it to the floor now?

[@BasementBrandon]

Nope! I'll talk about this in the last video.

[@EdOwen]

I KNEW IT I BLOODY KNEW

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@trickspk3r]

Lol epic ending!

[@BasementBrandon]

Need to get these damn videos done so I can get back on with posting normal ones lol

[@ryanz76]

👍🏼

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@a1xjimbo280]

Let’s get a bit of topic Brandon got any recommendations for a squat rack under $350

[@BasementBrandon]

Just squat rack? Do you want to be able to do pull ups on it as well?

[@a1xjimbo280]

Brandon Campbell Diamond yeah

[@a1xjimbo280]

Brandon Campbell Diamond or should I save up a little more to get a second power rack

[@a1xjimbo280]

Brandon Campbell Diamond decent *

[@BasementBrandon]

A1xjimbo I think full racks are more versatile but if you’re in a budget and don’t have a lot of space a squat stand can be good. Any height restrictions?