Dropping 700+ LB Bar on Cheapest Amazon Squat Rack!

[@johannesspringinsfeld6381]

all you need is a 250$ powerrack and 6000$ in bumperplates

[@AB__84-s]

Shit expensive aF

[@bg2junge]

Sometimes it hard to understand the world.

[@alejandroguillen7537]

It be like that sometimes

[@ny-nmricanhobbies6754]

With the prices now-a-days..that's like a couple of 45 pound plates and some fivers

[@msihcs8171]

Good to know, I bought that exact rack a few years ago, and for $250 it's done the job so far

[@derkernspalter]

11:00 the moment you realize you should have not spent those 5K on the other rack.

[@daanpasture8829]

This dudes doing this with Eleiko plates?! Send some my way!!! 😂 Edit: Damn, thanks for all the likes🤯

[@scott_stevenson]

how does this comment exist?

[@PaceWC]

@@scott_stevenson what comment?

[@throgwarhammer7162]

*dude's

[@daanpasture8829]

@@throgwarhammer7162 Nah, watch the video first

[@futureshit-glungis7202]

You should have made a new account called tristan gibson with a sunset as your picture

[@markaguilar8066]

I own this squat rack and I can honestly say, that it's pretty sweet.

[@marcosanaya9540]

Invalid reply until you squat 700 lbs.

[@markaguilar8066]

@@marcosanaya9540 well I won't lie. My squat sits at an honest 365 and a dishonest (80°) 405 haha. However, think about how many years it takes to get to 700. It's a good investment, and yes I know you were probably kidding but still lol

[@cameronjones3155]

@@markaguilar8066 the main thing here is, a 250 dollar rack can still save your life during a 700+lb squat than a 5k rack could. And thats a 💪

[@markaguilar8066]

@@cameronjones3155 since I've made my comment, my rack has saved me from countless bench and squat PRs. Like unbelievable amount (I try to PR every week)

[@rybread5718]

Shit dude, I might have to pick one up.

[@jaybird2564]

I have this rack. Thank you so much for doing this. There is no way I’ll ever do 800 lbs back squat but it’s nice to know it’s relatively a safe rack.

[@samuricexful]

Same. I don't plan on ever going half that weight, but it's good to know the safety bars are strong enough to save me.

[@CaptainCowboy476]

I have this as well. Got it January 2020

[@Giopowered]

I got the rack in 2020 215$

[@RichieColemanSr]

How is your rack holding up?

[@juventude22]

what's the distance between the holes?

[@nickcreeksquad7386]

I bought this rack a month ago, I'm just now seeing this video. It does make me feel good that's for sure. I have no ambition to squat 700. My goals are to rep the hell out of 400. I'll be just fine on the safety side of things. Thanks for the vid!

[@RichieColemanSr]

How do you like the rack?

[@nickcreeksquad7386]

@@RichieColemanSr I love it. Still haven't hit 405. Well I might have but I never went for it. I've hit 315 for a shit ton. I use it for bench and squat in a circuit and It works great.

[@ulric9964]

The neighbours kids be like: "Dad, why is the crazy mustache man destroying his gym equipment."

[@jitesh5779]

Replied from Dad Dad : Son he has money

[@Jonathan-yb7oz]

Dad said thats what hero does

[@Nothereneverwas69]

Dad: he has more money than common sense Son: yeah be he makes all that money doing KZbin videos

[@harryv6752]

😆😆😆

[@pandyne]

One thing to understand about manufacturing is tolerances. This rack was rated at 800 lbs because it was built in an unprecise manner, meaning the quality varies wildly from unit to unit, but with the minimum capacity of 800lbs. And even then they try to factor in a large enough buffer that the actual minimum is 10% more. You might get lucky and buy one that can easily hold 1000+ or you might get unlucky and your rack fails at 780.

[@JaycobAndrew]

“Gently used squat rack $200” 😂

[@jamesmonto9562]

“I know what I have”

[@ChocolateJesii]

Only used once! No lowballers.

[@jayce-__-_-_-]

@@ChocolateJesii “2000 dodge truck, only totaled twice, I know the value so no lowballers. Outside is slightly scratched.”

[@henryr.schrader7520]

@@jayce-__-_-_- 2000' Honda Civic, totaled once, lowered, cambered, Amazon wheels, amazon exhaust, carbon fiber Amazon wing, hood scoop, k&n cold air intake, wrapped. No low ballers I know what I have. I would like $4,000 up front in cash.

[@harryv6752]

😆😆😆

[@nowayjose596]

“FedEx driver is going by... he’s probably got a delivery.” Eat your heart out, Sherlock Holmes.

[@JustinK1613]

Why ya going to the airport? Flying somewhere?

[@shyampadmanabhan4171]

Why ya going to a restaurant? Gonna eat?

[@Mikedenton541]

I came to this channel for garage gyms. I stayed for Coop.

[@seanmallory1209]

He's a Fungi

[@LasTCursE69]

same lol

[@deadapostle]

I stayed for Sam.

[@harryv6752]

Gnarly! 🤟🤟🤟

[@thedopemasterr]

Honest to god, I did not mind sitting through this entire 14 minutes. It was hilarious from start to finish! Good review Coop.

[@yuup3185]

Coop: I will break him Rack: Lightweight baby!!!!!

[@jamesnm21]

Yeah buddy!

[@NS90xAurion]

Actually the rack: Ain't nothin' but a peanut!

[@guigamoretto]

I'm surprised with some of the negative reviews. I was so impressed with the kzbin.infoUgkxMwYg0MOXR4M-oGeyBsNSYe1aPOUoRH6D cage that I got the lat pulldown attachment that goes with it. It is equally outstanding. I don't have one complaint other than putting it together is a job. The instructions and packaging of the parts are very well designed and organized. Also, I stripped and damaged the pull down cable the first day, admitting it was my stupid fault, and they quickly replaced it at no charge. I'm 6'5, 280lbs and fit in the cage just fine. Glenn B

[@brianmcg321]

yes. It's really a power rack. Great for benching alone because you have the safety pins.

[@BrownBarbellClub]

The point of this video is that you can get stronger if you have any squat rack at your disposal and if you have will to get stronger. If you are waiting for most aesthetic equipment for your gym, good luck with your goals! Thanks Coop for hurting so many barbells and squat racks to show people what they need to see! :-)

[@MrChristopoop]

I bought this rack after his initial review. I have only had a half rack for years. Works fine for me. I may one day hit a 400 pound squat, but other than that my bench max is 365, squat 380, and my half rack holds that. This rack is fine for average user

[@BrownBarbellClub]

@@MrChristopoop exactly. We have wall mount squat rack! it works great for us!

[@dominickd16]

@@MrChristopoop how do you bench 365 but can’t squat 400?

[@johnwright2656]

@@dominickd16 he skips leg days??

[@MrChristopoop]

Mid forties, and DID skip leg day in my youth, ran so much in army I would not have lifted legs often enough as I was slow to begin with. Never deadlifted til 2009. I blew discs out in low back and have drop foot on left side too. Need to start looking into knees over toes guy. Maybe help those lifts catch 🔝

[@ketmax2805]

13:54 Sam needs more credit for goodness' sake!

[@chucknoris7648]

Goes to show a lot of these fitness companies are charging way to much for equipment

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

Not really. This survived a 700 LB drop one (1) time. Can it handle a second? Third? Fourth? Other more expensive racks are intended for public gym use where people are going to test their limits - and the limits of the equipment. People working out by themselves or with just a buddy hanging about are probably going to be significantly more conservative in the amount of weight they push and the risks they take. I won't even push my limits in the public gym without my workout partner around. Much less a home setup with no one around if a lift goes sour.

[@rylandbraton1460]

@@cavalieroutdoors6036 well if your failing your back squats with 700 pounds and dropping it from the top multiple times then you may need a bette rack, but if you fail it like a normal person there should be a drop if maybe a centimeter which I think this rack could withstand 100s of times without bending

[@guitubagrips9719]

@@cavalieroutdoors6036 if you workout that religiously that you are squatting 500+ pounds Id be willing to bet that you'd invest in nice gear. For the average person repping 1-4 plates there is absolutely nothing wrong with this rack.

[@EmpressOfExile206]

​@@cavalieroutdoors60361st of all.. in a regular non- _specialist power training/body building_ gym I've *never* seen someone max out a bar with weight... 2nd of all.. who fails/drops a bar from a point *_high enough to rack it_* i.e. at the end of the lift? 🤔 *NOBODY* thats who 🤡 You usually fail somewhere between full squat & midway a.k.a. ½ that height or less 👍 Lastly... who says the rack *_won't_* survive 4, 5, or even 20 drops? 🤔 Bottom line is that fitness companies (just like 99% of *_all_* "specialized niche equipment") are f•cking consumers in the ass with a sandpaper dildo... 20 grit... *no lube* 💯 They sell "special purpose" products for 2× to 10× fair market value and people eat it up because _psychology_ lmao For example I keep a few snakes from tropical locations... Now exotic pet supply companies sell "reptile heat lights" (old school incandescent flood bulbs that get hot) for 4× what they cost at a hardware store lmao but put jungle print packaging & a picture of a boa on a $10 floodlight and BAM! $40 "reptile light" 🤡 It's all about basic psychology 👍 Sidenote: If you want to truly never see the world the same again (or get ripped off) look up the *psychology/science* that goes into building casinos 💯😭

[@TheAKGunner78]

I bought this rack with the lat and row attachment because of this review. I've had it for over a year and am very happy with it. Thanks Coop

[@Jeneric81]

Actual video content: Testing the patience of Eleiko’s customer service

[@antonioboone282]

Dude, I bought this recently and it's still in the box. I feel so freaking good about my purchase now. If this company isn't paying you, they NEED to be writing you a BIG check for this presentation! Very compelling!!! Thanks a lot. I feel much safer with my 15 year son working out on this now. I'm going to assemble it now.

[@KumoGoesFast]

any sponsorship has to be very obviously stated or they can get sued

[@RichieColemanSr]

How do you like the rack?

[@scottwawrzyniak9048]

“ First of all if any of you were going to try this at home , don’t, but if you do try this at home this is how you do it” 😂😂😂 brilliant!

[@Mark-dc1su]

then it doesnt work ahahahahaha

[@alvinprettyman1802]

of course we are going to try this at home ... what kind of people watches stuff like this

[@Aanteatur]

@@alvinprettyman1802 we're at the point where people are "dry scooping" pre-workout just to "chase" it down with...water. This I can easily see happening 😂😂

[@harryv6752]

😆😆😆

[@losfromla1480]

Had the bar been more rigid, this would have ended up much differently. The bar absorbed tons of impact with that elastic flexing and ultimately plastic bending it did.

[@russellplouffe2863]

The rack still took more weight than there actually was on the bar absorbing the drop.. just not as much of a shock if the bar were stiffer

[@losfromla1480]

@@russellplouffe2863 yeah, but the impact was lessened tremendously. The plastic bending of the bar shows _some_ of the force the bar absorbed.

[@russellplouffe2863]

@@losfromla1480 well any bar would bend like that being dropped with that much weight so the rack did its job haha the fact that the bar bent so much goes to show how much stiffer the safety stops are

[@losfromla1480]

@@russellplouffe2863 I don't think every bar would bend that way. But the safeties definitely would be stiffer than just about any bar made. I hold that a stiffer bar would have placed significantly more stress on the rack, maybe enough to cause catastrophic failure. But that's just conjecture and I don't have the resources or drive/need to carry out such a test.

[@yourclipsgaming8243]

Thats why you buy a good bar, Theyre literally less then 100$. No body is squatting with $50 barbells. Its not worth the risk of the bar bending so better bars has a flex bend to them

[@jaydontknowjack2382]

Well coop drove the price up its already 300 now

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

Yea I bought mine on his last video about it right away lol because I knew that would happen

[@jaydontknowjack2382]

@@StrongerThanBigfoot lol I wish I had seen his last video first I would have jumped at that to get rid of my half rack

[@nshonda2237]

Bought the Pro gear 1600 for $197 shipped from Macy’s last Friday. It was on sale and I had a 25% off coupon.

[@fatboitino2]

Dag, it just dropped back down. He's hurting the budget game

[@nshonda2237]

@@fatboitino2 That was my understanding also, which is why I bought it. For under $200, I’m super pumped. It arrives tomorrow.

[@IceTrey2x]

Great video man pov watching the video superior editing skills.

[@TheThirteen1313]

My man is lucky he didn't get shazammed by a car when he back-peddled into the road

[@alexmoore5970]

I was thinking the same thing

[@postsniper-7532]

I will now use shazamed as a replacement for killed

[@yougotgamesonyourphone6947]

“Shazammed”

[@coolestgyever531]

Y'all, are we using "Shazammed" to mean "struck by", because if soxI am so in.

[@twistedstrength.]

bump

[@nkingofficial]

This is actually pretty impressive for an affordable rack

[@Batman-gr3hh]

“Rubber never works” 😂😂 sorry coop

[@graham1034]

life lessons from mom

[@ketmax2805]

first time seeing your channel and I'm already hooked!

[@nhojnhoj6485]

Bro, when they zoomed in on your face on that slo mo part after you dropped the weight, I was literally on the floor laughing so hard. That rack did way better than I expected it to do.

[@jamm132]

I laughed so hard on that part and that's when I suscribed to his channel. Gotta get that rack now to start my home gym soon.

[@marcofeature]

The best part imo

[@zaheedhasib]

This is by far your best video!

[@Optimizefp]

Glad to see this. I picked up a 4th squat rack for my training studio during the pandemic and grabbed one of these for cheap. I was planning to eventually sell it and upgrade.. BUT - this thing is great for a lot of the women and beginners that I train. I'll open it up more now that I've seen this. I actually really like using the front of the safeties for barbell floor presses or RDLs without having to move the mini-J-Hooks back and forth. I might modify it so I can floor-mount it, but besides that, it ain't bad for the price.

[@camerongray7767]

I like how everyone is just paying attention to the beautiful eleiko plates and not the rack

[@christopherabihudi]

Look at Sam so inspirational 🥲

[@outdooraddicts23]

THANKS SAM!!!!!

[@ironhallgym]

Special thanks to Sam 🤣. Honestly I have this squat rack. It’s been great and I’ve saved several hundred dollars that I’ve been able to re-invest into my home gym. Thanks Coop!

[@steveohare4666]

10:14 when your mustache matches your eyebrows

[@chronicpatriot740]

That credit reel 😂 The videos have been hilarious lately

[@sixaethereal5011]

“best boy”

[@joecowan3719]

Best movie I have watched in a long time, thanks Coop and Sam!

[@BodybuildingBEASTMotivation]

RIP $5000 POWER RACK

[@zacharystewart8731]

Hold your butts! Those credits were killer!

[@jjjsoc]

Nothing like getting an ad right when he drops it a third time lol

[@BearsBetterHaveMyHoney]

Eleiko: We make the nicest plates for elite athletes Coop: I’m gonna abuse them in my driveway for lulz

[@daddycool7543]

That bar need to given credit. The force was well over 2000lb on impact. It bent considerably but still stayed intact

[@Batman-gr3hh]

Us: Drop test drop test drop test! Coop: You forced my hand....

[@FitnessNews24]

This dudes doing this with Eleiko plates?! Send some my way!!! 😂

[@heavyhowl6365]

Hahaha was reading this comment as he said it

[@korykoscielniak9686]

The let’s get it on is the best part please do in more videos

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Coop, this might be my alltime favorite. Your face was priceless.

[@nyyanksny03]

👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻 one of the craziest videos and reviews ever!

[@PBlaik]

Best video yet - aside from the awesome action slowmo's from every conceivable angle, the credits acknowledging all the people that go into making these videos was the icing on the cake!

[@parkerfidel6010]

The sound of those weights on the bar is so satisfying

[@adamillumalati9206]

I HAVE THIS RACK!! it's by Fitness Reality. I saw your first review on this rack, and was waiting for this video. Wasn't disappointed at all,for the money, it"s a great little power rack,especially if you're just a regular guy lifting regular weight. It is a wee bit shorter than you would like, but I put mine on 2-6x6 posts and drilled them in and it really helps with the height and stability. I also bought the optional posts for your plates and installed them low on the front uprights,which also helps with stability. i keep my 100# plates (awesome i know) and my 35's( yup got them too;)) on there and haven't had any issues with it shifting when i use bands and such. Hope this helps! Another great review Coop!

[@TheRandomVaper]

10:16 I was almost expecting the FedEX truck to come back and hit him like in the movies LMAO

[@radical_raccoon6944]

I literally had this same cage come in today and I’m glad to know that this was a worthy investment

[@ygtcbee23]

$250 squat rack, $1000s in plates, and 50¢ Collars Nice👌

[@th3oryO]

Coop is seriously enderestimating how strong steel is lol. Now I wish I had enough weight to test my 2x4 diy rack

[@RetsuhcsJ13]

idk whats more impressive the $250 amazon squat rack or that you have a whole production team with the same name

[@D25NY]

Wow, that's awesome. I just got that rack and am happy with it. Glad to see it can handle a drop like that. I doubt I'll ever have that much weight on the bar, so that's a pretty reassuring to know.

[@vrolsh]

It has jumped up to $299 since this was published last month :(

[@leedurbin1130]

Next on Garage Gym Reviews: We did a drop test on a 250 rack with 3000 dollars worth of plates, so now we are going to attach C4 and see just how safe it is.

[@sj.w.6545]

Grabbed one of these from a kid after the lockdowns. I plan to use it till I upgrade. I feel much safer now

[@RoscoePro]

"For anyone who wanted to do this at home- don't, first of all" Had to sneak that in there for legal purposes, I respect it.

[@TaraKaos]

Thanks I was considering this rack, just getting started, was a bit worried safety wise, not anymore!

[@loserturtle]

Imagine if coop had a brand deal ad right before the moment of impact after all that slow motion

[@nashvillebottomfeeder3683]

I was in the weight room at school do squats, but this time the bar got caught on my neck, like the notch where spine becomes neck, and it literally knocked me over, it's crazy how raising or lowering the bar can affect your balance that much

[@jaybones643]

lol this video had just the right amount of close calls and scientific research. subscribed

[@ROGUESILVER]

I have this rack and drop rack pulls on it at 500+ week after week and it's fine...lol I don't drop it from that height but any normal abuse will be fine...im predicting it will be fine after...

[@adamillumalati9206]

Bought mine when they closed the gyms bc it was all I could find at an affordable price...does the job! Now I can't wait to fail a lift and not die ;-).....

[@ROGUESILVER]

@@adamillumalati9206 same....there was NOTHING on the market and I grabbed it for 220 bucks and over a year later and its still going strong. Im looking for an excuse to get an upgrade but I can't because it works just as well as any premium rack thus far and im not new to training either. Im from nj so out shut downs have been the worse in the country so I wasn't going to just stop training. Im continually impressed with this rack for sure any beginner or intermediate lifter will be fine with this.

[@joegerkrep7727]

@@ROGUESILVER absolutely agree with the last line

[@leonardomurgia4959]

I was actually discussing with my friends about this rack's safety due to it's cheapness and frail appearance. But after this video i'm definitley buy it, the company should sponsor this video coz i'm def buying it now thanks to you

[@tonycrispin]

I've had this rack for almost a year now and love it, not the best but it gets the job done really well considering the price. Happy it survived the dreaded drop test of doom. Lol

[@gundam1]

Damn you Coop... I bought everything from rogue (plates, bar, collars, plate storage, etc) and was using another cheap amazon rack in the meantime while I decided what Rogue Power Rack to get...but now I am looking at spending 4-5x the amount just because "it looks nice" lol

[@livestrongforever]

this was more entertaining than most marvel movies

[@batsy3763]

Amen

[@julianfrederick9082]

Those aren’t movies

[@klausbrinck2137]

This is a low bar, on the other side (much lower than this cheap-o amazon rack would ever allow ;-) ... I still like the Loki-figure, they hired a true actor for this role, makes a world of a difference...

[@hans1783]

Thank you for making this interesting experiment. This definitely helps a lot of people who wanted to buy their own workout equipment in a budget.

[@rafaelcastro6536]

I find it crazy how I just found your channel and I just watched the review on this rack and was wondering when you were going to do the drop test 🤣 glad I didn't have to wait lol love your channel!

[@danielmartinez6197]

This is my first time ever coming across this channel or this video and now im intrigued 😈😈💪🏻💪🏻

[@stephentrace4571]

from the fails to the epic build up of the drop. I’m laughing my ass off.

[@mikolajschulz5847]

How is this 14 minutes long smh… literally everyone is here for a 15 seconds clip

[@cordlefhrichter1520]

So just skip to that part, dummy.

[@davidb1975a]

Remember kids... Coop is a "PROFESSIONAL"

[@GarageGymReviews]

Don't forget this was only for science; No other reason at all!

[@davidb1975a]

@@GarageGymReviews COOP...the MAD Scientist of Garage Gym Equipment testing..

[@fer022097]

“ he had to go get some propane for his grill” 😂 you sold me

[@scottb4767]

Coop is crazy using Eleiko plates, collars are great, and the grand prize goes to Sam for all the different angles, slow-motion and editing!!! Nice job Sam!! Second place to the budget friendly Amazon Rack.

[@alvaroalfaro9478]

I think where the expensive racks make a difference is in not toppling or crumpling as easily from non vertical or uneven forces. But that is impressive. More than adequate protection for avg person who uses the rack sensibly

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Sam's Collar Toss was hilarious! Also, was that a home security "Ring" type camera used for the down angle shot? LOL

[@sampresley6204]

Go pro on a telephone pole!

[@defeatignorance8681]

It barely wobbled. I'm beyond impressed. I've been looking for an affordable rack and I've found it. Unreal. Like BARELY wobbled. I'm amazed.

[@erint5153]

Best lunchtime entertainment! What a journey to the drop 😂

[@runsontrails3091]

I loved the super slo no. I was impressed with your video. I usually like to listen to people mocking gym idiots. Cheers!

[@MrDJGoodman]

I guess Sam really is best boy for the algorithm

[@SteamingHotChef]

The frame by frame slow-no is phenomenal

[@extrasmack]

Now I'm honestly curious how a 2x3 rack with pin pipe safeties would fare in this test. Don't suppose you still have the old Titan rack around, Coop? Do it FOR SCIENCE! 😁

[@GoatMan-dl5ds]

All right I might yoink one of these then. I love videos like this keep it up.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

"You don't need an 11-gauge squat rack, 3x3 uprights. It's nice I've got a lot of them" LOL...

[@adammontoya8329]

His not-so-humble brag 😄

[@danspaghetti2797]

I have this rack, so worth it….light for moving…sturdy for pullups n bands…n i knew it would hold up to serious weight

[@collinsmith1345]

Fully expected Phil hit Coop with his UPS truck when he backed up into the rod.

[@quotient1685]

I expected that squat rack to bend like a pretzel, but apparently not.

[@crider2207]

You should do more budget reviews

[@frederikmare9002]

Thanks for your great informative videos! 👍👍👍

[@biz0r07]

Apparently Coop knows exactly what kind of video I can't not watch

[@benboyer2776]

I own this rack, the first thing I did was replace the j-hooks with rep fitness 1000 series. It’s honestly not a bad rack for the money.

[@emondry129]

When Coop said “Texas Po...” at 3:45 I was gonna say...and then he apologized and all was good in the world

[@TheDavidauge]

Texas power/squat/deadlift bars all the day son!

[@BeastNolan]

This was awesome! Subbed💪🏼

[@triplecap4307]

I love the way you just back up in the street without even looking..... LOL That's way scarier than standing close to the rack.

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Yeah, I thought to myself, Didn't Coop watch ANY of the Final Destination Movies?!

[@nolimits8744]

Coop please do more drop tests on budget racks. Would like to see how the Titan T-2 holds up..or the Rep pr-1100.

[@EarthPoweredHippie]

Been waiting a bit for this 1.