Best Rack Ever? Space Saving Do It All Rack!

[@jaredthieme9349]

One of the best breakdown videos of the endless possibilities of a half rack I've ever seen! Thanks, Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Glad it was helpful

[@GarageGymReviews]

Me likey. Me wanty. Me will buildy.

[@alsuare]

Nice video. I have question for you would the jammer/iso arm fit on your roque rack. Yes I have monster rack. I like those ISO arms

[@BasementBrandon]

It's like an even more ghetto coop rack minus the tinfoil archway

[@tylerwagoner378]

@@BasementBrandon I have to disagree. The Coop-squat is way more ghetto cause it actually uses Titan uprights 🤭

[@yaboyaahman]

3yrs later, and the Ares 2.0 got me going back down the rabbit hole of videos from which I started 🤣🤣🤣. At least I know I’m not the only one who didn’t buy once

[@BasementBrandon]

Lots of good options these days!

[@brianruff5261]

I just built an Apollo from REP with the lat pull-down and if it wasn’t for this video showing the rear stabilizer flipped, I would have lost another 2 feet in my 10x10 room. Awesome idea, stoked you made this video!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sounds like a pretty sweet set up!

[@BUI3BA]

How does the alignment work with the rear stabilizer flipped to the top crossmember? I wanted to build this out but was wondering if this only works with 16in crossmembers or could I use the 24in and still flip the stabilizer and it line up correctly. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@BasementBrandon]

@@BUI3BA I don't believe it would work in that case. With the 16" ones, the stabilizer is right in the middle, so it makes it easy to flip around. With deeper crossmembers if attaching to the rear, the upper part of the lat plull down machine will not be able to mount on the upper crossmember.

[@goethert]

@@BasementBrandon Could you please confirm if the crossmember shown in your video is 16 inches? Additionally, I would like to know if the Front Foot Extension is necessary for this setup or if it is optional.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@goethert yes 16". I don't think necessary when you have that much weight storage on there, but if you didn't it would be a must IMO.

[@Mike-ow5tz]

Good to see people finally catching on to all the benefits of a half rack, once you transition over there is no going back.

[@BasementBrandon]

Don't get me wrong I think there is a lot of upside here, but I'm a full rack kinda guy

[@Mike-ow5tz]

@@BasementBrandon Swapping out bars is SOOO much better, then no issues with standing military press, and once you get used to the free feeling it's hard to go back to a full rack. Most think a full rack provides more safety, but that's not entirely true....

[@jackyleung5538]

If Coop from Garage Gym Reviews has the Coop rack, then is this the "Campbell Rack"? 😂😂

[@BasementBrandon]

I have some other plans for that :)

[@amunra69]

I believe it’s called the Coop Squat

[@thomasbrogan9102]

Ha

[@imagemepartner2979]

After Coop saw your rack he packed up his rack & flew the Coop🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🤣🤣😂😂🤣

[@docrofo2573]

I dub thee coop rack the chicken coop. Let be known lol

[@BusinessAndFitness]

You obviously haven’t seen baywatch

[@dobromirgospodinov2042]

lol

[@BasementBrandon]

Will show you my rack in slow mo and let you compare.

[@fusiongains]

Honestly, you made that setup look great. Almost perfect. And now I'm very torn on what to upgrade too. Have a rogue half rack now, but the front posts are 2x3, and there's basically no attachments besides the Matador. Was planning on getting a full rack when Bare Steel Equipment releases theres... but now I'm torn.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think 2x3 is more than most people need, but i do like the versatility of a square tube.

[@reginaldhansbrough8726]

Great video and really appreciate you demonstrating some of the other exercise options instead of just speaking to it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure there are a lot more I missed!

[@ediot6969]

That is an amazing setup for those confined to a much smaller footprint. I need to take some of these ideas. Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Just pluggin away, now to turn it into an apex rack

[@GarageGymLab]

Good stuff, Brandon! Thanks for the inspo. Made a big difference in my space.

[@BasementBrandon]

More room for more toys.

[@Jay3826]

Hey, Brandon! Here’s a question for you - Do the benefits of the Rep Lat Pulldown (which are many, it’s the best if wanting to combine with a rack) outweigh the overall build and quality of the Rep rack and accessories when compared with Rogue’s racks and accessories? What’s your opinion?

[@BasementBrandon]

I think the build of the actual rack is on par with Rogue. The attachments jsut aren't as nice, but you can very easily swap most of them if desired.

[@austinsmith680]

Rep HR(Half-Rack)-5000 was a thing earlier last year...looks like it was discontinued but it has pull-up bars where you put the crossbar. I love mine, and appreciate the durability and function with minimum space. Plenty of space to workout but still park the truck and car. Can't attach the low/high pulley but I have a modified Titan Tall pulley that works even better. Plus I use the top of the rack for storage for farmers carries and axle bars. Something else is if you're into strongman or incorporating atlas stones into your workout, you can build a platform on the spotter arms and it's now height adjustable. Love the jammer arm mono-lift idea, might use that.

[@BasementBrandon]

What I didnt' like about the HR5000 was that it was on skis and they used smaller hardware I believe.

[@dark.mode.on.]

You could do incline bench and seated press starting from the spotter arms.

[@jeffprentiss5064]

Awesome. I have the space for a full rack, but honestly just prefer a half rack as I prefer to lift on the outside of the cage. This is the exact set up that I've been looking for as I've been looking for a way to get a half rack with lat pull. Thank you, sir!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing!

[@chrisdonnell2575]

I agree have been weighing all options for two weeks and this is PERFECT I prefer to bench and squat outside the rack too.

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Thanks for bringing a fresh idea to the home gym community!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude.

[@temptingfate759]

Outstanding set up. I don't have space for a full rack due to a roll up garage door - ceiling height. But this half rack is the perfect solution...thanks for posting

[@BasementBrandon]

You got it!

[@futbol1972]

@@BasementBrandon how tall is this rack. I will be placing it under garage door channels. The distance from floor to garage channels is 84"

[@chrisdonnell2575]

I appreciate you so much was going to get the 30 inch rack but have decided due to small half side of garage to build this exact setup giving me more space. I have treadmill, Rogue battle bike and sauna on that side too so not too much room for rack this will be perfect and still give ALL exercises I want. I like the 1:1 vs 2:1 of athena as I lift somewhat heavy too and don't want to buy more plates!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah if those were out back then that would def be the route I went on this!

[@MFK1981]

Brandon, If you reversed the RBS with 30 inch crossmembers and have the selectorized lat pull down. 1. Would you be able to incline bench outside rack. 2. Have a pull up bar. 3. Have room for plate storage and 4. What would be the total length from back to front with the foot stabilizers? 72 inches? Thanks, your the man

[@BasementBrandon]

I think with this set up it's hard to incline unless you have the jammers. Reversing the RBS doesn't give you any more room front to back, it just opens up upright mounting points. Pull Up bar with this set up would also be tough other than what I show due to no space.

[@0800tony]

Is there a way you could do an actual list of the parts you utilized? Much appreciated!

[@brandonstayberg]

2 uprights(4 total), 2 crossmembers 16”(4 total), logo crossmember thing, Probably the 1.25” pull-up bar, 2 leg rollers, spotter arms, iso arms, 4 pairs of weight horns, and front stabilizer feet, the pulley with rear stabilizer, bench, band pegs, looked like a couple utility horns as well, landmine. Basically every attachment rep has for it other than belt squat haha. Best of luck getting all of that. It’s super hard getting attachments from rep always out of stock.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's tough to do since everything is out of stock. I did put the basics in the description however.

[@mictorres360]

@@BasementBrandon Can I ask what size uprights did you use? And assume you could also do this with the 4000 series as well?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@mictorres360 92" and yes!

[@ITouchYou123]

@@brandonstayberg looking at purchasing this equipment. From your video, I am not seeing a rear crossmember. did you not have one on ? The list you provided above shows the 1.25 Pull-Up bar, but I am not seeing it in your video either. Thanks!

[@rhyseinlanzer4617]

Have you ever tried to adapt the Rep Lat Row Attachment to your Rogue Monster rack? I am contemplating giving it a go at some point if Rogue doesn't release the Monster weight stack soon. I've got the 90in RM6, so was thinking a small monster strip on top to allow the 93" Rep lat pulldown to fit there, then maybe moving the 24in bottom crossmembers up a bit to the height of where it would attach to the low pull brace and put a crossmember across there since the Rep stabilizer wouldn't fit right.

[@BasementBrandon]

I don't think it will work. I believe where the bolts would have to go end up roughly where the crossmembers join.

[@OscarRodriguez-sy4bg]

Does that lat pull down fit the Rogue Monster rack?

[@redwhiteandblueblood]

Seen a video somewhere of a Titan lat pulldown on a Rogue rack But it could've been a RML 690 set up instead

[@ThomasTesh]

I am curious about the same thing. Can this Lat system fit on a Monster or Monster Lite?

[@BasementBrandon]

Not without some heavy mods. The racks are different widths and heights.

[@dobromirgospodinov2042]

I’m watching this with my fitness reality rack and pull down telling myself it’s the same thing :)

[@NathanSplosion]

got a fitness reality rack too, was waiting to get a rep pr-1100 but then i saw the ~$200 shipping price ;_;

[@dobromirgospodinov2042]

@@NathanSplosion cheap rack bruthas 👊 🤜🤛

[@BasementBrandon]

all about the gains you make, not what you make them on

[@dobromirgospodinov2042]

@@BasementBrandon preach!!!!

[@jcoleman924]

I'm sorry to ask questions because you do such an amazing job. How stable is the rack w/o bolting in? Or does the weigh (plates) keep it stable? I was always wondering if all that back storage weight causes any tipping/stable issues. As always man.. THANK YOU. You help so much.

[@BasementBrandon]

Super stable bc of the weight plates, lat pull foot plate and half rack feet. This one is not bolted. You could however prob bolt this and get rid of the front feet

[@JohnSmith-xv6ri]

With an incline bench, can you still use the spotter arms to safely bench while having the lever arms attached?

[@dobromirgospodinov2042]

That’s what I was thinking, use the safety arms as extended j cups for incline bench since you can’t slide the bench far enough back

[@BasementBrandon]

yes, the trade off might be the arms are set a little lower so you may have to bring the bar down and out

[@CeltaFitness]

Is it a good idea to wait for Black Friday to buy the REP PR-5000 or should i buy now?

[@BasementBrandon]

If you missed the labor day sale I'd prob wait.

[@CeltaFitness]

@@BasementBrandon Well i did took advantage of the labor day sale and bought the REP PR-5000 but i need a bench and colored bumpers and think i'll wait for the Black Firiday sale! By the way i do weightlifting and i'll like to know your opinion on the LUXIAOJUN colored bumpers and the LUXIAOJUN Competition Plates, what do you think? Are there any good quality? i like them cause they have em in KIlos. I would love you feedback on this. Thank's!

[@BasementBrandon]

I have only owned the LXJ black bumpers and they were really nice quality. I think Joel from As Many Reviews As Possible has the other ones and he had good things to say.

[@CeltaFitness]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the reply really appreciate it! Love the channel!

[@crazee928]

clever! i’ve always wondered how it’d be to reverse the horizontal stabilizer bar for the lat pulldown. but don’t the front stabilizer arms defeat the point of having a smaller footprint since it still protrudes out? it may feel smaller bc you don’t have the front uprights, but in the end you still need the front real estate for the arms imo

[@BasementBrandon]

although the lower footprint is increased, it feels a lot smaller b/c you don't have the upper footprint.

[@MattPendergraph]

Very nice... very nice indeed! I appreciate any/all racks (no matter how big or small!)...very creative Sir!

[@kevinjohnsonfitness]

Nice!! One day I hope to get a rack!! Found your PHUL workout. Needing a new workout. It looks Great. Can't wait to try it!!

[@BasementBrandon]

They have a really good version of it on the lifting vault/reddit I believe.

[@dkmchui]

if you can list all the parts and the dimension of this setup that would be really nice. Thanks. Space saving rack is important for most home gym. This setup is great.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'll see if i can put them all together when I have a minute.

[@jr.sciencebros.8411]

I sold my SML-1 in August to get a full PR-4000 and it was the best decision I ever made. Not only did I make profit but I saved a lot of $$ too. I saw people converting their squat stands to half racks and they were spending more than me on a worse set-up. Squat stands are also way less space efficient. The footprint of a squat stand is 48x48 but a 30” power rack is 48x36. Tell me I’m wrong!!

[@BasementBrandon]

What I really like about all this at the end of the day is everything is super modular and you can really build anything you can think of.

[@seanster3959]

Always thought the jammer arms were just for chest exercises, thank you for the other explanations on how to use those jammer arms. Super helpful, thank you! 💪

[@BasementBrandon]

I think if you're going to invest in these and get the most out of them, you have to get really creative!

[@terrencejoyner9122]

Brandon I'm getting ready to build a rack and need to fit it in a small foot print such as you have here. I have a few questions: 1) Can you do the same setup with the Rep PR-4000...2) Can you use the selecterized lat pull down versus the plate loaded...3) Is the depth on your setup 16" or 24"...thanks in advance

[@BasementBrandon]

You "should" be able to, but I would confirm with REP. This one is 16".

[@danoneil4097]

I just bought and set up this exact configuration (PR-4000 and selector lat pull down). It worked perfectly.

[@GraveyFit]

Super informative review. So torn about going for a traditional 6 post versus something like this that is so much more efficient and takes up less space. I've got 6 months to torment myself and looking forward to more reviews like this as I play with layouts.

[@BasementBrandon]

Really up to what you want. Personally I like a full rack!

[@scooobyj8714]

Great rack. I am just used to my full rack (X3 flat foot) with 10” extension. Your half rack set up is one of the best I have seen with that attachments and plate storage. If all half racks came equipped like yours I would be more open.

[@BasementBrandon]

X3 is a solid choice!

[@scooobyj8714]

@@BasementBrandon it is a great set up so far. Thanks for taking the time to respond to your followers!!!

[@futbol1972]

Are the rwp fitness attachments compatible with x 3 short version rack?

[@scooobyj8714]

@@futbol1972 ususally if their is only one pin. I believe titan uses metric measurements and rep uses standard like rogue.

[@shirokuro73]

This is fantastic, and I think I might actually go with this design. I have a very small space to put it, and bolting down is not an option. I'd love a full cage, but I'd rather have the option of adding the iso arms later, and need to leave clearance for those. I've mostly looked at Rep's Omni and Apollo racks, as they're designed not to be bolted - BUT - their bases and uprights are different from the PR5000V2, and I'd be locking myself out of the fancy stuff like the Ares or Athena. If I wanted to add those later, I'd have to toss or sell the bases and uprights and replace with PR5000V2 ones. So I've started looking at the PR5000V2 itself. It's the bolting issue that's giving me pause (especially since Rep says it should be bolted), but it seems you have a very safe setup even without bolting. I would be buying just the basics to start with (rack, feet, stabilizer, weight horns) but I would add the lat pulldown and the arms as soon as money allows.

[@BasementBrandon]

The new Ares and Athena might be better options now!

[@shirokuro73]

@@BasementBrandon yes! I love how they don’t expand the footprint (if you have a 6 post). And they also have the power to put me in cru$hing debt :-D

[@rampagewsu]

Thankful for this video! I've been considering the Apollo, but it's on some funky skis that I don't really care for. I never even thought of this.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think now they have some even better options with the athena and ares.

[@omranel-khatib4117]

So, I like this build but price obviously is not ideal. My goal is to buy a semi budget rack, that I wouldn't have to replace, but could improve in the future. Is this the best starter in your experience? Minus some of the bells and whistles of course.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think you could do this potentially with any rack, I'd just check specs to see what you can add to it.

[@pranavgarimella8987]

This is brilliant! Just today I picked up 4 uprights, the nameplate logo and a lat pull down attachment + spotter arms for

[@BasementBrandon]

I think I answered this on another post (IG maybe?) Let me know if not.

[@pranavgarimella8987]

@@BasementBrandon you absolutely did!

[@tyleraguilar2474]

Brandon you made the video I’ve been looking for. You have a earned a sub my friend

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciated.

[@keepit100kg]

Anything you would change on this today? I could get platform welded locally to make a belt squat platform on the rear brace but that's the only thing that stands out to me.

[@BasementBrandon]

Prob would opt for the athena or ares vs plate loaded.

[@raymocandler]

Just got my Yukon bar in yesterday thanks to your insta post. I like it so far.

[@BasementBrandon]

Dope! Don't die!

[@justinmyers9221]

This is the greatest rack build I have ever seen.

[@BasementBrandon]

lol thanks man

[@lackeye]

Wish I had seen this video two days ago :) I just bought a PR-5000 with 30" crossmembers, but I didn't have room for the lat pull down attachment which was a bummer. But seeing the install here with the rear stabilizer reversed makes me want to get it. Can you tell me how far the lat attachment extends past the rear upright in this setup? Do you think reversing the stabilizer in a 30" rack would still provide enough room in the rack to do some work? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Prob still want a good foot clearance for the equipment and then space to load the horns. My stablizer is flipped now actually to allow for more ROM on the front uprights for safeties. It's attaches at an angle however so no matter which way it faces the center part is always going to be in the middle.

[@lackeye]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for the quick reply!

[@chacebiron1082]

Looking back, is there anything you would change? Also, is there any attachments you think would make this better and or you don’t use now that’s on it?

[@BasementBrandon]

Personally I still prefer a full rack/cage. I just think something like this could be ideal for someone looking for a compact complete solution.

[@TurkeyDart]

Wow this is incredible. So glad I saw this

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@ZachAttack.23]

Rep is absolutely amazing

[@BasementBrandon]

They've been doing some solid stuff!

[@galacius2988]

I just discovered this video (not sure why i hadn't before) but I think you've just solved my biggest problem!! I was considering a 30" X3 with extension and or the PR 5000 plus Ext or Rogue Squat stands with conversions but not sure why i didn't considering this option.. Brilliant!

[@BasementBrandon]

I still like a full on cage, but if you're short on space you can get pretty creative

[@galacius2988]

@@BasementBrandon where did you get the hardware? Was there option to order that separate?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@galacius2988 Prob can if you reach out to them but either the uprights or crossmembers may come with some too.

[@tdiddy29]

Awesome video!! I was looking for a creative, space saving yet functional setup. Do you think the logo cross member could be swapped out for a pull up bar? Would it be stable enough?

[@BasementBrandon]

I'd prob look into one of their compact athena or ares set ups now that they're out.They currently are running a "rack week" discount for black friday/november.

[@LONGFITNESS]

You can flip the stabilizer bar no problem for more room. Garage Gym Experiment did that.

[@BasementBrandon]

It is flipped in this video :)

[@lonka2184]

@@BasementBrandonlove the setup! Rep Fitness website states that stabilizer bar adds 27" to the rack depth. How much room/depth does flipping the stabilizer bar save? Or how much depth does the lat pulldown add with this set-up ? Either dimension would be useful.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@lonka2184 The rear stabilizer doesn't take up that much space. I believe the 27" refers to if you have the lat pull down extension. For me in this set up the stabilizer fits between the two uprights, so flipping it one way or the other doesn't take up any additional space.

[@lonka2184]

@@BasementBrandon Thank you for the reply. I had two more follow up questions: 1) If this rack were to be bolted down, would the front stabilizer legs still be necessary? 2) Let's say I wanted to do something similar but really wanted to have an actual pull-up bar, and didn't want to spend money on the jammer arms. Could I opt for 24" long cross members, buy the rep fitness Globe side-mount pull-up bar, bolt down the rack and skip the front stabilizer legs and jammer arms? Total depth would be (3"+27" = 30") without spotter arms or (24"+3" + 27" = 54") with spotter arms mounted. I could see potentially the rear posts being same depth as the lat pulldown sled may be inconvenient. Could you please comment on such a set up?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@lonka2184 Yeah if bolting down the front feet become unnecessary. For the other question, I don't believe you'll have enough space to mount it unless you went even bigger that 24" (not even sure 30" would work). There are other options. You could use utility pins as handles, mount your j cups high and use a barbell as a pull up bar, etc..

[@ElPietroK1NG]

Hello ! Thanks for the video. Is this the 93'' tall version ? Did you bolted it down or is it stable enough with the foot extender ?

[@BasementBrandon]

93" and not bolted

[@LiveForTheDrum]

This was extraordinarily helpful. I have an important question though. Say I wanted to build this setup minus the Lat Pull Down and the ISO Arms. Do you think this is something I can put on a second floor room? I currently workout in a second floor room, I have a weight tree with 330lbs of plates, a squat rack, pull-up/dip tower, a stationary bike and dumbbell storage. Now with this REP setup, most of that stuff is going to be in on central area of my gym room. I just don't want to be benching one day and then be falling through the floor. Thoughts?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes, shouldn't be an issue if you live in a structurally sound building.

[@sheffsteel7]

@@BasementBrandonagree, having a gym upstairs should never be a problem, the weight is similar to 6 men. I know one ever worries about the floor falling through when there are a few people upstairs in the same room at the same time.

[@zacherymassey6352]

Im sold. If I didnt already have a 6 post rack (PR4000) I would go this route. Only negative would be I would have to give up strap safeties.

[@BasementBrandon]

True! I think this offers some helpful things, but I'm a full rack kinda guy!

[@roberthouseholder22021]

The built bars are surprisingly good, I bought a mix box using your code and I was pleasantly surprised with the taste.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah was surprised to. I used to like Quest bars when they first came out but they're so dry to me now.

[@PJ-eh4uf]

@Basement Brandon 2 questions. 1) are you still using the lat bar that came with your pr5K? I've noticed you keep it in the lat hanger in your videos. 2) I have the pr4K and noticed that because of the clearance between the top pulley and the groove in the top support where the cable passes, any sort of movements that aren't totally vertical like a standing face pull would shred the cable against the groove. Have you experienced the same issue with your pr5K?

[@BasementBrandon]

I use the standard bar for some stuff like pushdowns but otherwise use my MAG grip knockoffs. For the cable fraying, I haven't tried doing any movement that has caused that issue (but I use it for pretty standard stuff).

[@sysofadown7213]

Very excited to assemble my body solid gpr400 power rack with lat pulldown attachment. I was lucky that Fitness Emporium had it in stock and is a great bang for the buck home gym. That being said, after watching this minimalist set up I am jealous of the smaller footprint. Great content as always Señor Campbell

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome! Get after it!

[@XxEliteStrikerXx]

Great video Brandon. I would be skeptical to do incline presses though, yes you can bring it forward but it’s the racking when you’re done that I would be worried about. Just doesn’t seem ideal.

[@BasementBrandon]

You can set up the jammers to do a machine type incline press as well.

[@andrewheichel7708]

How far over the front does the lat pulldown arm hang over the front? That set up looks like it might work with a 30" crossmember AND a pullup bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

Not very much. If you look at my pr5000 video I orinally had this set up as a 30" depth 6 post rack with crown pull up bar. Plenty of space.

[@woler.723]

Did you reverse horizontal stabilizer bar and the upper stabilizer so it would take up less space? And is it still as stable?

[@BasementBrandon]

I reversed the rear stabilizer only. It takes up the same footprint but it opens up space on the front uprights for attachments.

[@xyxytx]

One more question, with the setup featured in the video, how much space do I need to setup exact the same thing in the garage, including Lat/row and foot extension? Thank you for getting back to me!

[@BasementBrandon]

Fron the tip of the front feet to the back prob around 60" (27" feet, 16" between posts, 6" of uprights, then another 12" or so for what sticks out of the lat pull down)

[@johnsotelo3125]

Versatility half rack , right on definitely in my budget thanks. I take this rack over rogue sml squat stand. More versatility. 🤙🤙🤙.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on

[@carps_gym]

The “Diamond Rack” love it!

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@bhrodenbaugh]

Amazing video.. I've come back to it a dozen times for reference. Quick question: Do you remember roughly the footprint this took up off the wall?

[@BasementBrandon]

So first of all I'd say if you're looking at this, REP now has better options that are based off this model and can get even more compact with some of their weight stack options (athena & ares). This one here is a bit deceiving b/c when you factor in the front feet and the space needed for the plate loaded pins in the back you're still prob looking at like 50-60"

[@rajbbhatt]

Holy crap, this is exactly what I was looking for!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

They have a new pre built half rack based off this I believe.

[@tonyallen3138]

Awesome review, I waiting on this video after the Instagram post.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Tony

[@xyxytx]

Great video. Do you need to bolt the rack to the floor?

[@BasementBrandon]

No need

[@tmdao89]

planning to build a similar rack minus a few things, can't wait.

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome!

[@Claybowlz]

Overall, what is your opinion on the jammer arms? Worthwhile attachment at $400, or a neat gimmick? Ps. Love that you respond to every comment, no matter how late it is to the video. Never actually seen a creator do that.

[@BasementBrandon]

For me (and powerlifting) I find little to no use for them. In fact they just tend to get in my way when doing normal work inside the rack so I've taken them off.

[@eks007]

Sorry if I missed it, but didnt you have the 6 post version of this same rack? Which do you prefer? Any training trade-offs to call out if space isn't an issue for you?

[@BasementBrandon]

I prefer a full rack. I'm just showing how you can make a pretty versatile rack with little footprint.

[@rambojohn7118]

Very nice setup Brandon ! What is the depth of Crossmembers ? 16” or 30” ? Also how much space from the rear of the rack does the Lat PULLDOWN stick outwards towards the wall? Thank you

[@BasementBrandon]

the inside depth here is 16"

[@adonis5491]

How did reversing the rear stabilizer for the pull down work? I have the pr5000 but don’t want to extend another 30something inches in my garage, do you notice any difference? How much space are you saving from it?

[@BasementBrandon]

doesn't save any space for footprint, but allows you to use more of the front uprights for attachments.

[@iarufe98]

I like how you mounted the lat pull down setup… i see with the 16” cross members and the top part of the lat pull down mounts to the rep cross member… do you think the same setup could be done using the 30” ones?

[@BasementBrandon]

So you'd have to mount the bottom brace (RBS) to the middle crossmembers in that case.

[@Rocket4ce]

Those Jammers kinda defeat the space saving route. I get it, trying to minimize that footprint. Especially if it's just you alone working out.

[@BasementBrandon]

When not in use they don’t take up any extra room and even when fully extended they don’t take up much more than the spotter arms or half rack feet. Def can do without them though!

[@mrkang2431]

Most people recommend getting the shorter ones (I know Rogue offers them) -- probably a better option if you're really tight on space.

[@nyb141]

Is there a way you recommend ordering a rack and accessories from REP to be shipping efficient? As items come in and out of stock you have to order each item individual and freight shipping adds up for each order. Thanks! Great video.

[@BasementBrandon]

Not that I know of. I told them their ordering system sucks lol.

[@myomilky]

great video, and this squat rack looks awesome. @basement brandon, why do you prefer a full on power cage?

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it’s safer and offers more versatility

[@bgm55]

What is the overall required footprint/ceiling height required for this rack setup? I'm assuming those are 16" crossmembers

[@BasementBrandon]

Ends up being about 55"-60" b/c of the lat pull down in the back and the front feet.

[@rjorn1]

This is badass, I’m half tempted to sell my rogue rack for this thing. Thanks for the review man.

[@BasementBrandon]

Just another option :)

[@joshuavinehout8652]

I just ordered this similar setup. Thank you for the video; I found it incredibly helpful when building out my half rack. Which Rogue bench did you refer to in the video that has more clearance from the lat/pulldown brace to do incline press?

[@BasementBrandon]

It's the Adjustable 2.0. However in most cases I'd still suggest the REP version as it ends up being a few hundred cheaper after shipping/tax

[@joshuavinehout8652]

@@BasementBrandon Agreed. Thank you!

[@lonka2184]

If building a similar rack but without lat pulldown attachment but with multi-grip pull-up bar (will not be using it for kipping pull-ups), would the front foot extensions be necessary, or would bolting it down to a platform be sufficient?

[@BasementBrandon]

If you're bolting you don't need the feet.

[@tommystrong2278]

This is a great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@BasementBrandon]

You bet!

[@carlenejerome7156]

I love the rack that you built! Do you think you could get the same functional use out of the Rep Ares with the 2 stack weight plates? I have a small gym foot print and would need something compact like this.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah if the ares was available at the time of this build I prob would have suggested that route!

[@HerrSchaft007]

The ATX RAS bench would be a easy solution for the problem regarding bench pressing, as the seating slides backwards. perfect fit.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice! I've been bugging them to release stuff here in the US.

[@HerrSchaft007]

@@BasementBrandon fortunately i already got that RAS bench. haha ;)

[@RogeriusRex]

Very nice! The 57 x 41 floor dimensions is really appealing. You can also build a similar rig with a Rep Apollo half rack which is compatible with the 5000 series attachments, including the lat pull.

[@BasementBrandon]

Def can! I think they used this video to get a few ideas for that release.

[@RogeriusRex]

@@BasementBrandon Maybe. Wish we could peek into their R&D meetings to see what they got. Another thing thats really nice is using the Lever Arms as a pullup bar, you get some space between the rack and the pullup area your head goes to. That space could be useful for the garage door tracks. The versatility of this idea keeps growing!

[@RogeriusRex]

@@BasementBrandon Maybe. Wish we could peek into their R&D meetings to see what they got. Another thing thats really nice is using the Lever Arms as a pullup bar, you get some space between the rack and the pullup area your head goes to. That space could be useful for the garage door tracks. The versatility of this idea keeps growing!

[@jacobcuthbert8294]

You can find an attachment for the lever arms that make it a kind of leg press

[@BasementBrandon]

Good point!

[@nigelalcoran1268]

Great idea! What’s the depth from the wall to the last post with the iso arms attached to?

[@BasementBrandon]

Offhand I want to say around 34"

[@nigelalcoran1268]

@@BasementBrandonwow! I WANNNNNTTT

[@joelyates1558]

This is a sweet build and I hadn’t considered this until watching. What do you feel like an ideal setup would look like for a couple training together with a minimal footprint? My wife and I are trying to think through how we can both train our SBD without getting a 6 post rack, if possible. Basically one of us benching & the other squatting simultaneously. Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Get a 4 post and bolt it to the ground (or a double half rack). You can then each work on opposite sides with spotter arms.

[@robshannon6441]

That jammer arm hack🙌

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@RobAndre-ok9vf]

Wondering you if you could do this same build by modifying the apollo half rack

[@BasementBrandon]

I believe so. This was before the Apollo came out

[@blackmario88]

Hey Brandon, I'm waiting for an 8x12 shed to be shipped and was trying to decide on a rack. I've been looking at the RM-3 and RM-4 as well as the comparable Rep racks(PR-5000 but seems like it would be the Omni rack now). Do you have any suggests on which I should choose? (I previously though about the ML series vs the PR-4000 but felt I'd get more versatility out of the ones I mentioned above)

[@BasementBrandon]

The RML or PR4000 will save money initially and over time and are built enough where they'll last a lifetime. Just a question if you want some of the more boujee attachments.

[@woojinho1487]

Brandon - what cross members did you use? 16 or 24". If you'e using 24" I think you can slip squeeze in the multi-grip pull up bar. Also what's the depth from back upright to the front foot support. BTW - I asked the folks at Rep and homeboys said it can't be done.

[@BasementBrandon]

16" crossmembers here. You need to have the nameplate for lat pull down. You could prob mount the lat pull on the rear posts and move the name plate, thus maybe making room for the pull up bar (might have to go 24"). But all that would significantly expand the footprint with no added benefit over the one I show here IMO.

[@woojinho1487]

@@BasementBrandon - Thanks man. Reversing the RBS is genius. I didn't think of that. I ditched my lat pull down for spacing issues. You got my mind spinning. Good work brotha!

[@matthewarnold2282]

I like this rack but the 16” crossmembers are never abailable on the REP site. Did you have to contact a sales person?

[@BasementBrandon]

I ordered them pre-pandemic.

[@willdta1]

Does the position of the weight horns on the lat pull-down make it difficult to get the weights on and off?

[@BasementBrandon]

It does not.

[@DanesinTexas]

Love this setup 👍 so many options 👊

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my man!

[@justinmurphy5082]

i can see i'm way late to be finding this video. i've been designing almost this exact same setup online, so excited to see it will work! question: do you prefer the clear coat or the white? the white seems to pop in the videos, but seems like people love the clear coat in person. thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

I like the white more, but REP does a really good clear coat.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Damn, this is efficient! I'd only seen jammer arms used for explosive hip movement drills for football players. Didn't even think of their endless versatility. Alright, time to convince the wife... Love your channel, man. Just subscribed.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my dude, appreciate it!

[@jasonshoaf8484]

Is there any type of crossmember, pull-up bar, etc. across the top rear of the rack? Just curious if something is needed there for lateral stability.

[@BasementBrandon]

Not in this case

[@BasementBrandon]

Not here.

[@jasonshoaf8484]

@@BasementBrandon I really like this build for a small space. Thinking about pulling the trigger on this. Looks like it's been 3 years since you built this. Any changes you'd make in hindsight?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@jasonshoaf8484 I'd prob look at one of their set ups that integrate their pulley systems now.

[@mattp3437]

OK maybe you covered this in the video but did you reverse the cage to get the lat pulldown attachment pulled forward? Specifically, move the upper crossmenber on the rear posts moved to the front posts and reverse the lower crossmember/stabilizer on the rear post. Surprised this lines up correctly. I would assume you know this but n the pictures on the Rep website the rear stabilizer is reversed and the "Rep" labeled top crossmember is on the rear posts. With the stabilizer reversed from what you have, you probably loss a good foot and a half I would bet behind the rack but you open up more space inside the rack for the bench. One other thing I noticed is you didn't have the "weight attachements." The rack builder on the Rep website won't let you add weight horns unless you have the additional rear weight storage uprights. However, you can just go find them under the rack attachments section of the website and add them manually. Just glad to see that they seem functional this way.

[@BasementBrandon]

So for me I reversed it b/c otherwise the bolts it requires on the uprights limits how low you can mount certain attachments (like safeties in this example). Flipping the stabilizer doesn't change how much space the unit takes up as it sits right in the middle of the two posts regardless.

[@frankiea5954]

Hey Brandon I thought you previously had the rogue collegiate half rack? Is there a reason you switched? And what is the overall dimensions of this rack?

[@BasementBrandon]

I still have my RM3! This rack as shown is roughly 55-60" deep from lat pull down to front feet and 47" wide.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Hi, loved this idea so much was going to order one but realized or missed some of the specifics. What is the width of rack 16 inches since its the PR5000? I could go with 24 if I go with PR4000 and maybe squat inside the rack too.

[@BasementBrandon]

This is 16" but they offer a lot more options now. I'd prob consider one of their cable options vs plate loaded as I show.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

I agree loading plates is a pain and since the Athena is 2:1 cable you need 300lbs on it to feel like 150! I really hate that 1:1 cable would be perfect for me.@@BasementBrandon

[@FreshTopEnd]

Amazing demo of what u can do with this such a good video

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks Jason