Rogue Rhino Belt Squat Review: Best Yet?

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The Rogue Rhino Belt Squat is Rogue Fitness' first foray into belt squats and in typical Rogue fashion, they went all out. Rogue partnered with Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell to create an affordable cable-based belt squat that in our testing, is the best value belt squat we've tested. We highly recommend the Rogue Rhino Belt Squat to anyone wanting a belt squat with a lot of variety at a surprisingly affordable price (compared to a lot of the competition.)
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[@BasementBrandon]

Damn it, now I want one.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Haha it exceeded my expectations.

[@andie_pl]

You gotta get the drop in one when you buy your next monster rack

[@joewertman4314]

Can't wait for a review. Ordering my 490 and whole gym today. Was not sure if I should spring for the new trolly .I figure I can wait for your review then hope for free shipping on Black Friday.

[@benlau3365]

Hi, looking forward to your Squatmax-MD review. Would you recommend it? Thanks

[@DantheSavageProject]

Garage Gym Reviews have you tried Matt Wennings yet? Do you have a preference? Thanks

[@MrMtrent5]

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

[@larryjohnson7154]

The value of your reviews is to showcase equipment I would never have known about. TY

[@GarageGymReviews]

You're welcome!

[@cadepowell7694]

I use this page pretty often when looking to purchase equipment for my athletes. This was super helpful. Thanks!

[@DastardlyInfallible]

Anyone else coming back to Coop’s older reviews and being scarred by the lack of the dadstache?

[@gusriaditasrik6922]

Yep thats me, where's mustache?

[@chronometa]

I've used both. That 1:1 ratio is great, but it's harder to get in and out of it. The pit shark is about a 1.5-2:1 ratio, but it's better to get in and out of.

[@Xodiac74]

Really appreciate this review man! 👌💯✌️

[@GarageGymReviews]

✊🏼

[@bernabei24]

Great review!!! I've been using mine for about a week and love it. I had to bolt mine to the ground because it was shimmed using the rack shims from Rogue.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Glad to hear you like it as well.

[@matt_gunz]

Umm you should be a product developer and tester for Rogue. When it comes to product knowledge and knowing what people are looking for, you do such awesome job with your reviews.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thank you, maybe someday!

[@padraigfoley310]

He is.... just not on payroll :p

[@eduardorojas485]

Agree! 100%

[@mattseldin9916]

We got ours together yesterday. Like Coop says it is awesome. Big fan of using it banded. If using it unbolted only secure the belt while standing on the platform. Putting the belt on and stepping up can cause instability and rocking at higher weight. We also attached J hooks to the front to do RDLs today. DB Push press was brutal with bands and some horn weight.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Curious how you like it now years later?@@Pler1978

[@LiftHeavy1]

I have one the belt rolls on my hip bones a little but hands down best thing I ever bought for my gym

[@brigade31athletics94]

I will buy one. In the process of building my Gym but limited by space we will see. Great review

[@neffyg35]

Thank you for this video. I keep seeing it at my gym and no one uses it so I didn't know how to use it. I'm definitely going to use it more!

[@BlackSCRunner]

Nice review as usual. Would also be curious to hear your thoughts on the sorinex single lever arm belt squat option.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Hoping to review it as well!

[@kellyemontana62]

My gym just got one and I love it!

[@baronmiller2452]

Another great review on what looks like an amazing a versatile piece of gear. Also, you would’ve hit that max rep if your mustache was in effect.

[@GarageGymReviews]

How true that is!

[@RickRubinesque]

My £360 Amazon power rack has central low and high pulley. A Reebok step on each side of the low pulley puts the mid foot over the pulley wheel. The sides of the rack are perfect support handles and two ratchet straps looped over the top of the rack and on to the loading pins provide the ideal starting and unloading position. Guess I've just saved $1,700 dollars and 6x5 feet of space then.

[@BigGary79]

Great review. I've been a little bit of a naysayer when it comes to belt squats in a home gym, but being able to do a variety of other exercises makes it a much more viable option. I'd love to see you review the new Titan 300lb stack lat pulldown machine.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yep, ordered!

[@erikbuysbricks1562]

The sticker comment had me dying. Every time I get a new piece of Rouge equipment, I wonder the same thing.

[@david_lauw]

Coops can you review the ATX belt squat machine?

[@Thebuttsinferno]

I bought on in September. Still waiting. But I'm really anxious for it to arrive.

[@77magicbus]

Interesting and good video. I didn't even know these existed.

[@jaque11162]

Hi Coop, are you planning on getting the new Titan lat pull down to review? was waiting before I pull the trigger. Great review

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yep, it's been ordered.

[@dlam5342]

Thanks for the review Coop! Question, did you have any issues putting the shaft into the lever arm hinges? The part where you put the cylinder shaft through the lever hinges through the lever arms. I couldn't get the shaft all the way through even after loosening the set screws

[@StonedRambo01]

Great review! What handles are you using at 5:45 and have you ever used PRIME RO-T8 Handles or the TrakHandle Sport from Trak fitness? I'm looking into getting good handles for a functional trainer but not sure what to get. Thanks for the videos!

[@brickhousepower]

Great review man.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Thank you!

[@LeoHavens]

if ever have a contest to give one away.. lol thats a beauty for sure.. thanks for the review. want to save up for something like this

[@MrBeckenhimself]

Damn this one looks great. My gym is getting one this month can't wait to try it.

The Swedes Versus how is it

[@MrBeckenhimself]

@ I think it's great

[@mattseldin9916]

awesome review Coop. Did you get one of the 50 cal trolley & lever arm kits yesterday?

[@shanedm3396]

Matt Seldin I certainly did, just moments before it all sold out.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yes, I did!

[@EliteThrowsCoaching]

I’m noticing the cable is bottoming out right when you reach parallel. Is there any adjustability for shorter and taller people?

[@EliteThrowsCoaching]

That’s true but for $1800 there should be some way to adjust the cable or the weight post to accommodate taller and shorter athletes.

[@William_Grazione]

Seemed to me like he had an extra carabiner attached to the belt that would limit the ROM.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yes, that's just because of where I had the carabiner attached. It could go higher.

[@William_Grazione]

same page boss! awesome review as always

[@jdchav9383]

If shortening the cable doesn’t work for you like it doesn’t for my friend you could always place some bumper plates under your feet to allow you to squat lower.

[@WolverineXXX21]

I have this in my gym and was wondering wtf it was and how to use it just searched it and now I’m aware lol just ending my leg day so I will try it next time lol

[@jeffreypeterson4575]

Just got done using the belt squat. I have a few questions... -I could not get the belt to stop rubbing on my inner thighs. Any suggestions? -it seemed like the trolley was rubbing while squatting. Any suggestions?

[@tomtraynor5384]

Pit Shark? Have one. Pretty well built and designed.

[@adamkhan2007]

I have the powertec leverage gym, how can I replicate this on my machine? I'm thinking I would have to have something custom built?

[@osPA78]

I really enjoyed this review! My local gym JUST got this same unit and I am loving it! I feel like I can squat again because I had to give it up due to my disc issues. One question though...when performing the movement does one need to be that much bent over or should they try to be tall when coming out of the hole? I'm noticing, in the video, that you look almost bent over. Again...great video!!!!!

[@LONGFITNESS]

Where did you get the Spud Inc belt? I have the original but the length is too long and it’d be nice to have one belt that can be easily adjusted for others training with me. I don’t see it at Spud inc or Rogue.

[@shabblabbat]

Followed instructions, bolted down rig, johnson is stuck in cable pull, please advise.

[@sbsb7845]

Hey Coop, any chance you can compare and test different types of Barbell Collars , you can also make one video about grip strength implements

[@GarageGymReviews]

Great idea!

[@brandtmunden4869]

I missed everything in this video passed your 465 lb squat. I’d honestly love to see that my friend.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYevopKajNp3rpI

[@shaundonovan2193]

How does this machine compare with the Pit Shark? Do you think the savings from the Rogue Rhino belt squat make it more valuable or is the Pit Shark worth the extra money? I am in the market for a Belt Squat and narrowed my scope to these two items. Your thoughts? Anyone?

[@hankyang]

How to replace the cable?? Just got one, but the skin of the cable has been off since day one. it's ok to use, but not as expected. Does Rogue provide any guide and fix package for the cable replacement?

[@chrisellison8074]

Coop, did I hear you right, did you say "I can't get it up"? ;) Great review!

[@GarageGymReviews]

Hahahaha

[@GFD472]

The quality & design look great just as one would expect from Rogue....However, I just don't get why the platform is so small?? The number of exercises Westside does in it's ATP is amazing and this is only possible by having a platform that is about 4' x 4'. A piece of equipment like this has so much potential for athletes why limit this factor by having a small platform that doesn't really allow for the training of sport specific foot work?? IMO they need to increase the training area to that of Westside's ATP with the cable coming up dead center. This would then allow both heavy strength training and lighter sports specific exercises & drills. Have a look at all the diverse training Louie and Westside have come up with for specific sports using the larger platform. You almost got it right Rogue. Fix the platform design (or offer a larger option) and it is a real winner....

[@johngarzone6092]

Excellent review! Does the Rhino belt squat machine force you to squat with a more vertical posture, or are you able to push your hips back in a more powerlifting style squat if you choose?

[@futbol1972]

it looks like if you push your hips back you don't have a vertical cable anymore, looks like its pulling you at an angle. Some people had mentioned to me that it puts knee sheering no matter where you stand:( I have a bad knee and this is what's preventing me from getting rhino and the loading on vertical pin is preventing me from getting squat max. I guess nothing its perfect. lol. don't know which one to get yet

[@cpreston1111]

Coop have you tried the bells of steel belt squat or the wenning strength? I know that one is expensive, but wondered how they compared.

[@seazerespiritu137]

When I use this the belt hurts my lower back. How can I fix that ?

[@themaker2475]

Don’t use the belt

[@rambojohn7118]

Just ordered mine in Aug.2020 after waiting months and months because of the storages from COVID-19. I should have mine in 4 weeks

[@VictorPalmieri]

Have you received yet / how do you like it?

[@dachang9244]

In regards of the 2x3 upright and and the rhino jcup, just wondering if it would’ve been slightly better if Rogue use a regular 3x3 48” upright and regular jcup that way it can accommodate taller people.

[@Dirtkid98505]

Hey Coop how about having an equipment craigslist like classifieds page on your website? Segment by location because it can be hard finding the used stuff. Also a review of the TSS Glute Ham combo? Seems like a great deal for $845 considering the Rogue GHD is like $545- $695 and Reverse Hypers are $795-$895

[@GarageGymReviews]

That would be really cool!

[@lo0nytntwow]

Did you see the T2 leg press addon? Id like to see if its worth getting.

[@scubajff3487]

Will you review the belt squat md, wenning belt squat, and bells of steel belt squat?

[@EXALTEDLIFESTYLE]

Is there a reason why the stand alone should be bolted down? I have a stand alone so I'm wondering what are the risks of not bolting it down.

[@user-zm9gc1kt8b]

Sold 😎 gonna get one shipped to Thailand

[@babycake2941]

Hey coop I’m a year late but do you own the drop in one? I’m wondering if it takes a lot of space inside the rack. Pls pls let Me know thanks

[@dho11]

How about a review of the bells of steel belt squat vs the squatmax MD? I dont have that much room, think the Rogue is too big and mounting it in the rack makes the rack otherwise useless. Then there is cost too.

[@Ereyner426]

The Wenning belt squat is amazing I've used all the one you said and the Wenning is by far the best, that cable will eventually wear out and md is like 2 ft off the damn ground

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

yeah but isnt the cable being directly below you superior in tractioning the spine and helping align the pelvis and such? the lever arms still pulls you forward. dont see how i could spend money on that when i could just use a proloc on a landmine barbell and stand on 2 blocks. also with wennings belt squat, you can only do so much. comparing that to the rogue rhino isnt apples to apples either because wenning wants $4k shipped. this rhino with spotter arms to do rack pulls shipped to CA is $2300. you can compare the wenning to the ATP. can you make that comparison?

[@Ereyner426]

@@JasonSmith-fu6oi first you can buy wrong if you want...and yes the cable is pulling straight down but that's the down fall, its not a true squat...you can do just as much (put different grips ect on wenning as you can all others. If you want go cheap and buy wrong. Check it was out on KZbin

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

@@Ereyner426 definitely dont want to go cheap and buy wrong but also dont have a way to try out all these different machines either. im also looking at buying other westside barbell stuff like reverse hyper which alone is $2600, and an inverse curl at $2600 for my hamstrings since its pointless to get a GHD if you cant really do them properly. i did get a quote from wenning, they want 4k shipped. even more than the westside ATP. the wenning one was really high on my list until others starting mentioning the benefits of the cable beneath you, like louie simmons.

[@Ereyner426]

@@JasonSmith-fu6oi not sure where you are located, but I know it's not 4k, not sure about the ATP or inverse curl, you can find gyms that have the equipment you want to try at a gym it just takes effort by you and the internet + phone + your eyeballs

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

@@Ereyner426 dont talk about effort with me bro, i make a damn good living because i studied something most people would never attempt to do.. that being said, it isnt a matter of effort. i cant just go find someone who has all this equipment without travelling hundreds if not thousands of miles to try to find someone who has all the pieces of equipment especially in these COVID times, you kidding me bro. and if you havent noticed because maybe you were too lazy yourself, the wenning is $3200 BEFORE shipping. add $782 freight you're at $4000..... oh and by the way gyms dont have any fuckin inverse curls laying around. good luck finding that or a westside reverse hyper. i dont want rogue's, its not the same

[@CraigCastanet]

Just ordered it.

[@appidydafoo]

Westside ATP is terrible in every single consideration. In fact I almost wrote off all belt squats based on my experience with the unit at my gym. Nice review of the Rogue unit. Thanks.

[@weightvest]

I love mine!

[@rambojohn7118]

Can someone that has bought this machine for there home , how was it delivered? How many boxes and how big were the boxes. I’m asking because I have this machine being delivered in a few days and I don’t have help to get it from the dropped at curbside to my apartment building lobby. I have a flat sturdy hand cart.

[@-Uranos-]

What if you are a really big guy and need a bigger belt. What is th belt adjustable too or are there extensions or larger belt to buy?

[@benrosenberg7972]

Can you use the low cable of a lat pulldown attachment in a squat rack as a belt squat?

[@southdetroitentertainment7741]

@GarageGymReviews What are your thoughts on the Hammer Strength Belt Squat?

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

Coop what about the j squat Sorinex what would you buy if they both cost almost the same ship to home j squat shipped is like 1700 and rhino is 2000 dollars which one would you buy and why

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

The straps are painful on the thighs at only 250-300 lbs. I use the leg press vs this and so do a lot of people at my gym.

[@maxloyd9682]

Was it from rouge?

[@wranglernator]

Awesome vid Coop , im buying the rack version Wish you had a video on that one lol

[@GarageGymReviews]

That's a sweet option.

[@realnfnkalyan]

mine comes tomorrow.

[@markhandley6410]

"I'm planning on taking it apart and putting it into Iraq" Bold plan

[@GarageGymReviews]

Haha

[@JasonSmith-fu6oi]

im torn between this and the westside ATP. main goal is belt squats. the ATP is definitely more robust but not sure i need to spend twice as much and have it take up twice as much room. have you ever used the ATP before? the cable mechanism on the rhino does look superior but not sure. also the floor looks more solid on the ATP, the rhino moves a little and there is some give, i really DESPISE that kind of stuff. it needs to be solid as STEEL

[@redogfizbal]

I wonder if I purchased some j cups and the rogue bolt together bench and chopped 7” off one leg of the bench; if it would make a decent bench rack? Checked with rogue. The most you could remove from one leg before altering the gussets is 5-1/2” so I would have to raise the other end of the bench by 1-1/2”

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yeah, may end up working.

[@jesusmorales-sd2jg]

Would this machine be better than regular sqauts. So should I just use the rhino from now on?

[@vkblue317]

Wow rogue really skimped on that sticker.

[@hentorri]

Any thoughts on doing sumo squats on this? Or another comparable variation?

[@666dram]

This would be an awesome addition to my home gym but Rogue priced me out on this one. A monster power rack and SS Yoke Bar is still more affordable than this. The drop in version is not much difference in cost to the stand alone. The rack version should have been $2000 to make sense. $2700+ is not worth considering for me.

[@brentnahmias44]

Maybe I'm crazy but I hate hate hate the way the belt pulls me forward. It just feels incredibly awkward at anything but silly light weights personally.

[@prao4166]

How does the drop in work? Do you then pull it out when you want to use your rack for bench, etc?

[@VictorPalmieri]

@@Pler1978 How does it affect plate storage on the RM-6? It looks like i would still be able to put plate pegs on the outside of the back posts just fine? Or am i missing something?

[@mikesaffell1642]

Check out the edge fitness system belt squat.

[@futbol1972]

I already own a titan selectorized lat pull down, a selectorized funcional trainer and foldable titan rack also a stray dog goat with all the attachments.. Do you prefer the squat max over the rogue rhino? I was about to buy squat max but they don't have any financing as with the rhino I can pay $1000 and the rest in 6 payments without any interest. I kindda like the squat max better because it's smaller than rhino and cheaper. However, it looks quite large compared to squat max??

[@shawn8106]

Coop have you tested the pit shark , curious how this compares ?

[@darrellgrant7615]

Shawn S I think it’s way overpriced and the leverages aren’t right. For example my training partner can squat just over 400 lbs but can load 700 lbs on the pit shark and do reps. He actually ended up with bruising around his hips from the belt because he had to load so much weight on. I think a good belt squat should be closer to rogues and Wenning’s model and be closer to 1 to 1.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Need some advice does the Rhino pull you forward a bit compared to Squat Max? Any knee pain issues due to this or those who have it like it? I keep going back and forth but for calf raises like the Rhino better, not planning on doing marches but its better I saw a guy squat down pick up slam ball and slam it down looks good for cardio and Rhino better for lunges. I suspect I might do one arm rows on it vs loading up my Baadass dumbell which takes too long. Anybody buy the Rhino and regret it, LOVE it?

[@408Machine]

Would the drop in attachment be compatible with the REP fitness PR-5000 V2 @GarageGymReviews

[@eolmos23]

Why does my damn inner thigh rub against the belt so much. Shit is painful. Am I placing it wrong?

[@derekharshman2034]

Have you used the pitshark? What's you opinion the comparing the two.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Hoping to do an in-depth comparison on that unit.

[@derekharshman2034]

Garage Gym Reviews sweet looking forward to it. Thank you. I currently use the pit shark

[@norwaydbp]

Look at the leverage, the pitshark will be a plate hog. Not a 1::1 ratio of plates added to resistance felt.

[@derekharshman2034]

Bryce Lee I dont have a plate issue so that's not a problem in my case

[@twirdman2]

@@norwaydbp Yeah I measured the one at my gym and measuring from hole 2, the one I use for my height and foot position, the actual weight is about 50% of the loaded weight. The machine itself weighs 50 lbs empty. I love the machine but when I build my own gym I'd definitely at least consider getting one that is a 1:1 ratio. If you have the plates it isn't a big deal because the horns are more than big enough to accommodate super high weight and that is before considering the fact it also has band pegs but you need a lot of plates.

[@chrisa8203]

Did you ever review the SquatMax? I don’t see it on your channel

[@marklangley386]

Could I attach it to a monster lite or do I need to buy a whole new rack to save space?

[@GarageGymReviews]

I don't think it would work for ML.

[@pwhit685]

Coop! I need you to get a 50 cal LT-1 trolley and lever arm kit and review it!

[@GarageGymReviews]

Got one on the way!

[@pwhit685]

That’s why Coop is awesome! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@futbol1972]

yea I was thinking about getting the rhino belt squat plus rack..the rack it's 24" but it looks like there is only about 4-5 inches of space from the front uprights ato the rhino platform on floor..i don't see how I can do incline, decline using a bench outside of rack? Right now I have a prx wall rack and when I do decline and incline bench I have to move the bench back about 13 inches so I can bench..I don't think I will be able to bench outside this rack with rhino built in to it:( I emailed rogue and they said that not even the 30" rack will work with a bench outside since it only has about 6-9 inches of space in the front:( so I don't know what they ment by me been able to lift outside of rack without a bench. Lol.. Iam I supoused to bench, incline, decline standing up without bench. Lol I don't know what's the purpose of them selling it with rack if I can't really use rack not even outside of it?

[@duke5867]

Are belt squats an accessory lift or a replacement for back squats all together?

[@blyat4842]

Do both

[@Makoto36]

Great review but you didn't judge the "feel" of it or am I missing something? Does it feel similiar to a barbell squat?

[@Makoto36]

Also what if you want to go really ass to grass regarding depth? It seems you stop at slightly below parallel

[@lola133174]

What about the belt, the one I have at my gym is so huge for my waist and can’t be adjusted as a female. Any tips?

[@zinskeep]

What about the ATX belt squat? It’s a different design than most belt squats out there. Looks very simple and versatile.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Haven't used that one yet.

[@letsgobrandon416]

My gym has one of these, if this is the best, then I REALLY don't like belt squats. Really awkward to use with heavy weight, and really scraps up my thighs.

[@garrettperez928]

Let’s buy one!

[@alexdivito6871]

frick man, just. moved into a new house and now im trying to build out myself a gym in my basement.. I'm seriously wanting this belt squat with a monster rack and trolley arms, slinger, all the crossmembers, shipping and tax, this is going to turn into a like 10K piece of equipment.. plus, i am a bit ceiling limited.. with a slinger on top, i would need it to be like 84" or something.. should i pull the trigger?

[@johndim11]

Coop, which one is better? This one or the squat max md?

[@azmilsaleh6819]

Please review the Donkey, Coop.

[@Pler1978]

Has your opinion of this machine changed at all. I hope they do make some other stuff for this...

[@longball756]

Wish more gyms had the belt squat machine.. frr

[@mateusz3162]

As the owner of 36 metres squared (400 foot) flat I will just stick to squating with dumbbells ;)

[@juanloza3451]

Question, do your inner quad hurt when you are finished?