10+ Ultra Affordable Home Gym Game Changers!

[@anubis243-x5h]

The thing I like to use the slingshot for is overcoming the mental hurdle of pressing a new weight. It lets you feel how it will be when you unrack and part of the way down. So it’s like dipping your toes in.

[@Bro-siah]

Versa grips have really helped me recover from elbow tendonitis. Definitely worth looking at.

[@jonathanmcgowen3073]

I have knockoffs for the same reason - tennis elbow.

[@cvaz135]

Any other tricks to recovering. I'm trying to hit a 405 bench by Christmas and my elbow flared and it's setting me back... I'm hitting ice baths , deep tissue massage and for pinched nerve chiropractor.

[@jonathanmcgowen3073]

@@cvaz135 try close grip bench. It's what I do, although that's more for my shoulder issues. My understanding is that tennis elbow is caused by too much pulling like deadlifts and chin ups. Use neutral grip where possible on pulling movements.

[@Ray_MondOS]

Almost essential back/leg day accessory for me now.

[@Erin_trips]

Coop poops himself at 1:52 guys take notes

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Wtf? Lmao😂

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

The Brown Note

[@ryank.1214]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@trevoranderson3275]

New intro: This is POOP! From garage gym reviews

[@davidsabbagh6815]

I bought a pair of the Mad Spotters and they are FANTASTIC. I decided to give up barbell bench press due to aging shoulders and these holders allow me to keep doing fairly heavy dumbbell bench press. Worth every penny I spent.

[@tallndorky]

Cheap magnetic tractor hitch pins are best because you can clip stuff to them. I use pulleys for a ton of cable exercises and clipping to my hitch pins gives me a lot of fast positions for the pulley.

[@aronaszucs]

I love this idea. I am not seeing 1" pins though. Is that what you have? Could you drop the product name or a link?

[@LILJROD90]

I can’t believe coop thought the versa grips looked stupid!!! I absolute LOVE my versa grips worth every single penny.

[@marctaylor1142]

I got the MyProtein version for £13. Works just the same!

[@Bombsuitsandkilts]

Another thing slingshot is great for is focusing on triceps. If you do 1 bench day and 1 arm day, it can be a good way to get some nice motion in the shoulder while mostly being a tricep exercise.

[@jihoffman27]

If you want to mimic the belt squat with a functional trainer you can use a dip belt rather than having to buy that contraption.

[@CoachRosenblatt]

He didn’t show the intended way to use it. It has 2 connector straps so that you can load both cable stacks on a functional trainer. It can also load trap bars, straight bars, resistance bands, and more. When using it correctly, it feels a lot more natural than using a belt squat and has a similar safety profile despite the fact that the whole body is loaded

[@j.benjamin1785]

Patiently waiting for that ctm-1 review. A wall mounted Athena review would be great too. Appreciate all you do Coop!

[@Deer_Dodger]

If there’s three things that Coop has taught me when it comes to my gym, it’s to get things off the floor and hang it up with storage, buy more than one type of Olympic bar, and probably most importantly to actually start taking pride in my home gym again.

[@dasdos002]

Hell yeah man

[@Itsmekvn]

Whats the reasoning behind multiple olympic bars

[@Deer_Dodger]

@@Itsmekvn I have two, a nice Ohio bar, and an older 35lb one I use for landmine exercises which I don’t care if it gets scratched or marks on it from attachments.

[@Itsmekvn]

@@Deer_Dodger gotcha

[@DaddyAaron-lr2np]

i got my mad spotters on sale for $40 and ended up hurting myself with it after missing a heavy rerack. I've also tried dropping the dumbells with it and it just felt awkward. The long metal rods just hits the floor at an angle first before letting go of the weight. It's like having Wolverine do a dumbbell press with his claws out and then his claws scratching the floor when dropping the weights. Mad Spotters are a quality product but I ended up getting a power rack with their own dumbbell stand attachment

[@papasienna8379]

I placed a pair of 5 inch foam Titan crash pads in case I need to drop the dumbbells. So glad I did when I needed to ditch the weights from the bottom position.

[@youragronk6208]

Which rack has spotters?

[@dtwable12]

​@@youragronk6208titan racks have an attachment you can buy

[@DaddyAaron-lr2np]

@@youragronk6208 Titan T2 with the dumbbell holders

[@briand5047]

​Titan Fitness T-2 (2×2), T-3 (2×3) and X-3 (3×3). If already have a rack, these might work with it, but check hole spacing before buying.

[@Xecoda]

Hip belts for belted squats and sled pulls! Also atachments for bands!

[@rockymatrix8105]

Have been using "Versa grip" type wraps for longer than I care to admit. My first set was by a small business that a guy ran out of his basement and would advertise in M & F back in the day. LOL

[@RogaBigCalves]

Cheaper version than both easy loader chain and hammock strap is a climbing daisy chain. Less than $15 and designed to hold while climbing.

[@nathanrobinson3302]

Got excited for a minute thinking maybe this was finally going to be the new Rogue functional trainer review. They say good things come to those who wait so we will all keep on waiting!

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Functional trainers dont build much mass.

[@djbadboy916]

I picked these up because they’re a great concept for working out alone, but they DID NOT fit in my Nuobells (maybe I was supposed to bend them to fit idk) hopefully they fit on my Rep Pepins whenever they come in. 🤞

[@CoachRosenblatt]

One thing regarding the Squat Harnesses: all of the newer ones can be adjusted to fit any weight stack and will allow much deeper range of motion. They also work with trap bars for hands-free squats and deadlifts. Just fyi!

[@jacobmorton4326]

I really like the spud inc stump straps. Bought them originally to hang weight from the bar for instability. But find myself using them for a ton of other stuff. Especially for DIY setups

[@conormcauliffe279]

Mad spotters are so good. well worth the money

[@paulg666]

I have 2 pairs of mad spotter (ver 1&2). One pair for home and one for travelling. They’re great.

[@chrissargent3008]

Oak Club Manufacturing occasionally have a special drop for stainless steel mag pins, and they do have the option for 5/8" pins.

[@AjaychinuShah]

I'll take three of those 50 cent Spotters.

[@papasienna8379]

I placed a pair of 5 inch foam Titan crash pads on the floor around both sides of the bench when pressing heavy using the Mad Spotters. So glad I did when I had to ditch the weights from the bottom position.

[@papasienna8379]

Mad Spotter works with the Ironmaster dumbbells by the way

[@yijunlin4072]

Mad Spotters were the game changer for me. I have shoulder pain when doing the regular barbell press. I can press the same amount of weight of dumbbell as of barbell due to the shoulder discomfort. But without the Mad Spotters, I felt like I always waste more energy on loading the dumbbells into position than actually pressing them, and sometime failed to get up after the last rep.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Mad Spotters are an old, outdated design.

[@paulg666]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472but they work so well, and there’s no alternative that doesn’t cost large amounts of money.

[@bearjewmtb4827]

The mad spotters are pricey for what they are but they are awesome. Took the plunge on them and wish I had done it sooner. I’ve increased my press to 120 Db’s now because of them. Couldn’t recommend them enough. And I’ve dropped them with the 120’s multiple times with no issues. Still works great.

[@billybarnett2846]

These are a clone of the Power Hooks, that had been around since the 90s.

[@marksimmons5839]

looks intriguing but I am afraid of missing the rerack.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

​​@@billybarnett2846 Yep a retread of the old Country Power hooks. Such an old, outdated design now.

[@ErikBlekeberg]

I would advise you review the Ironmind Hip Belt for Belt Squats. I would happily show a video of how you can easily use this to have a very affordable, very space conscious belt squat that is super comfy. Balance is a little weird at first but, its easy to adjust to.

[@Msg_Soy]

8:50 i knew i was doing olympic lifts wrong! I needed straps for them!

[@iTrainHard]

i gotta get those grips man, calisthenic junkie here, cannot believe i never heard of that

[@carps_gym]

The Cobra grips aren’t bad either

[@mda187]

Also a big fan of Cobra Grips. They are cheaper than Versa Grips but don't feel cheap at all. The wrist straps are more comfortable than Versa Grips as well due to the padding. I'd suggest the rubber option over the leather one, but the leather isn't bad either.

[@Rcoven2]

Love to see your comments on the Henny straps

[@josephroa4475]

I use the mad spotters and squat harness all the time since my home gym is small with no squat rack so allows me to combine resistance bands and dumbbells.

[@waragainstavg]

I thought I got scammed back in 2017 when I bought Versa grips from a coworker for 60 bucks…they still work, greatest investment

[@NicksGotBeef]

Been using similar for years. Work great.

[@prescottosegie]

Good info coop I appreciate it very much I definitely took notes 📝 keep up the good content

[@johnsnow7873]

Hey man do you have a video OR can you make one for the Australian market? A lot of the items you recommend need to be shipped from the US or Europe which becomes unaffordable. Love your channel man!

[@Mrkeller6]

I love my versagrips. Great for isolation work.

[@UltraMarcus28]

I appreciate the caveat that you added about the slingshot being poor for those that prioritize muscle growth. I’m also not sure how much I’d want to use that if I were into competitive lifting since it’s not actually training you in the true lift. Maybe for like a de-load in your power lifting training or if you have an injury I guess?

[@fabiosanchez5307]

hey coop I ended up getting the mad spotters but doing alil more research Amazon sells a cheaper n I would think better with a knurled handles called "spot hooks" would have honestly went with those if I had found them first don't really like the feel of the madspotters

[@baccaflocka8568]

Cobra grips are half the price of versas. Used them for months and hold great to this day

[@GamerFries]

I've seen the versa gripps office/building/whatever you want to call it, pretty close to Acadia National Park

[@Vaporvice84]

When I used to exercise home, alone, those dumbell hooks were essential. Love those things and can't comprehend how they're still not more popular now compared to when I used to use them like 15 years ago.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

They are an old, outdated design.

[@Vaporvice84]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 You can repeat your comment all over this video like a lonely, loser weirdo. I still love them.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

@@Vaporvice84 Stay broke. Enjoy your equipment from the 1880s.

[@Vaporvice84]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 Stay on your PC trolling people and enjoy the only thrill you get outta life.

[@Vaporvice84]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 Stay trolling. I downvoted all your repeat comments in this video. See you in the next one!!

[@elizabethzaffarese8818]

be careful with the mad spotters guys. I was doing dumbbell presses and i had the bar to high. So, when i tried to get the 80s of the bar it felt like I couldn't move it off. I eventually muscled it off and realized my arms were over extended where i lost my stability and almost had a serious injury with my rotator cuffs. Luckly my wife was there to help re rack the mad spotters, so a serious injury was avoided and was just a pull. Also I've seen advertisements that the mad spotters have a wrap that goes around the dumbbells. unfortunally that does not come with the mad spotters 2.0

[@royalrandomness777]

I’ve got some power hooks from amazon and they suck big time. The nylon wraps around the db handle messing with your grip. These mad spotters look way better but not sure if I can get them in Europe. Got the Versa grips and like them for dumbbell work. On heavier barbell work (200 kilo +) start slipping and I think my eleiko straps are superior (and way cheapet 😅). The slingshot is a piece of equipment that made sense when I was powerlifting. If you aren’t they have little added benefit imo.

[@immortanGTV]

I've been looking for something like the Swissies as I just have a regular straight pullup bar. Perfect!

[@seancreighton4393]

They’re awesome. I would recommend the normal grip ones though. I’ve tried the paddle grip from kensui and it’s not the same as a mag or prime handle as you still have to grip it as hard as usual. Definitely not worth the extra price.

[@immortanGTV]

@@seancreighton4393 Ok nice, I just ordered the bundle that has the normal and the 45 degree angled versions.

[@Chris-ni2pc]

you can use those hooks from the first one for overhead dumbbell press as well im guessing

[@ivanmel]

OMG those sounds when pushing up 😀

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Colon cleanser😂

[@jennifercumpian188]

I am starting on 9/27/24 and I am most excited about feeling gratitude. I really appreciate your video and positivity.

[@texasbuzzard4970]

Need a full review of the major f35!!

[@Tom-l7t1g]

I had those spotters about 10 yrs ago but they were like 20 quid back then and then had a velcro neoprene sleeve on the bottom to wrap around the dumbbell handle, which made it kinda bulky to grip. Stopped using them after a while as they added setup time. Ye never thought to remove the sleeve

[@EJH-jn6mo]

Pretty sure the mad spotter does not work well w/ Nuobells but someone feel free to correct me. Maybe the 2.0 is different. And also, $70 is ridiculous.

[@AagoMcFly]

the price is actually insane. wtf.

[@MushookieMan]

$70 for a piece of wire

[@MichaelStenberg]

@@MushookieMan two pieces of wire

[@jimpeterson7097]

I use them with Nuobells and they work perfectly.

[@ericmarion3931]

Work well with my Nuobells but I just received my Mad Spotters a couple months ago so likely Gen2.

[@RonSwansonIsMyGod]

Yeah, my old shoulders can't take the torque that comes from trying to get into position for DB press or similar exercises. Been using Versa Grips for a few years now, they're excellent.

[@Vman9484]

hmm actually the dumbbell spotter could work for The Powerblock barbell possible, although I think if you can hook the on the spotter you could possible just hook them on the rack too, but ehh I dunno, maybe they''ll help maybe they won't.

[@chewbacca7856]

Right after you said can't lift but I can a major fitness add jumped in and I thought it was part of your video making fun of major fitness. Song they were playing was 7 nation army.

[@jcouch123]

Hey Coop, where did you buy your standing and overhead lights from??

[@gstung]

Those dumbbell hangers look sketchy af. Also, do you want to be able to BEND the hanger by hand if you need to???

[@kellymoses8566]

At some point your grip strength will become a limiting factor to lifting heavier.

[@DrDeusExMachina]

I thought in 2024 Coop would start lifting. But guess he still doesn’t

[@dustinmartin5072]

Can’t wait for the Reppin’s review

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Hot garbage

[@zautix]

Orange Versa Gripps gang rise up!

[@chrisj02]

Please review VersaLifts and compare with a Slant board.

[@jayspeijer614]

‘Dumb Ways to Die’ is the soundtrack running through my brain as I watch Coop promote these flashy gimmicks with a straight face. Next on my playlist, the as-yet-unrecorded hit: ‘Snap City, Here I Come!’

[@awwwshucks443]

Versagrips are awesome.

[@antznnfx9922]

Those dumbbell “spotters” look insanely sketchy ngl

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

They are an old, outdated design.

[@andreadalex8893]

Please link of another modern model ?​@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472

[@Mench951]

Outdated? They're about a year old design and they work great. Use them all the time.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

@@Mench951 No sir. Country Power Hooks used this design over 20 years ago.

[@ricoatendido2925]

Agree

[@FLEXjs]

Can confirm the Mad Spotter 2.0 is a legit GAME CHANGER. I've known about them for years but only just got a set this year and I was like WTF didn't I get theses sooner. They do not feel awkward at all. 10/10 homes gym accessory. Fun Fact: the last vid Coop reviewed them he used one of my videos.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

They are an old, outdated design. Two thumbs down.

[@paulg666]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472But they still work extremely well and there is no alternative that is not very expensive.

[@jswede1]

Review Powertec Workbench Levergym PLEASE.

[@HighRoller-gs4pl]

Does anyone know where to find those skull kettle bells and if there any good? so badass

[@uwmquest5884]

When are we getting the sledtred review?

[@patrickletham9110]

What is the use for the mag pins?

[@simonecandotti4354]

best rack + smith + cables + accessories like belt squat/ reverse hyper?

[@rudyromero6179]

Eventually youll get strong out of the bottom position, on dumbbell bench. I do remember when i was less experienced i would have trouble with the first rep on heavy db bench, but not anymore

[@MichaelMAuth]

If coop ever starts lifting he'll probably have the same experience

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Dumbell spotter systems are much better than lifting 140lb dumbells from the floor.

[@wotanjugend974]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 if you can press them you should have no problem deadlifting them ang getting them in position. whats with people being so reluctant to use the muscles they worked so hard for

[@bmstylee]

Tried the slingshot. The Tiran Ram/Super Ram/Supercharged Ram definitely smokes it. And the Titan stuff is made in the USA. The slingshot not so much.

[@jvidrio31]

They work with adjustable dumbbells.

[@jamesmurray6753]

Do a temu gym equipment review

[@ktrain420247]

Versa grips are legit! Especially for farmers carries

[@markhalstead2386]

Rep Fitness has a magpin that they are including with Ares 2.0. Maybe they will sell them stand alone.

[@BillLinAZ]

Versa Gripps are the best.

[@choasisgoated]

Can you make a new gym flooring guide

[@rogershinton7483]

I have been using an earlier version of mad spotter for about six years on my smith machine bar since I work out alone. I've liked these things from day one. Nothing out there is perfect, and you'll always have the whiners crying about anything. After adapting to these I never lift alone without them!

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

They are an old, outdated design.

[@rogershinton7483]

​@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472Mine still work perfectly.

[@MagDumpsBicepPumps]

Do a video with Dr. Mike!!!

[@brunodanner7777]

Is that the Dr. Mike who says seed oils are safe to consume?? Lol

[@HarshNerf]

he'd just say most home gym stuff is pointless trash(and he's right)

[@scottsalvato2394]

Hey Coop you should watch Jeff Nippards latest video he did a study on lengthened partials vs full rom

[@austintwigg2349]

Why would i choose to get the versagrips over a standard figure 6 or similar style lifting strap?

[@noaholdham7307]

Those are easier to use but the regular straps are so much cheaper that versagrips wouldn’t be worth it to me. I don’t mind regular straps for how little I use them.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

I still don’t understand what those pins are for, or how they would help a J cup stay in

[@scottandsarahwittmer9541]

Coop - your link for chain straps takes you to the wrong product. Thought you might want to know.

[@hmurchison8123]

You almost knocked your teeth out man. I winced when I saw that. These hooks look a lot safer honestly.

[@charlesjohnson873]

We need to see you go through an RP leg workout 😂 with Dr. Mike

[@grantliu9185]

Magnet pins rule.

[@troutmanoutdoors2332]

Crandall Fitness swing arms please!!

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

He teased a review for those months ago. Yet he beats around the bush reviewing this cheap garbage.

[@willsmith82]

game changers is cap

[@thedkboyz]

17:07 did the rubber pad just come off._.

[@macieknowosad3059]

18:17 if those break its gonna make a nasty cut

[@jacksampson7711]

You need a full gym for most of these. No very realistic for most of us. Just join a gym.

[@isazeno5762]

Sorry to ask....but do you ever lift something? because your small/thin

[@JBS7551]

Do Versagrips work well for deadlifts?

[@snowboardingmtbiker]

I love them for deadlifts. They allow you to grip the bar much quicker than regular straps.

[@JBS7551]

@snowboardingmtbiker Thanks for the response! I'll have to get a pair. Hate wrapping my straps around and the constriction

[@snowboardingmtbiker]

My first pair lasted 10 years, I'm 3 years in on my current pair, so well worth it.

[@JordanLR]

There’s a product called bear grips that I’ve used for 4 years and they’re half the price and I’ve never had to replace them.

[@JordanLR]

And yes they’re great for deadlifts

[@youtoobe2936]

The chapter markers are messed up.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Good dumbell spotters worth a review are the following: Strength Safe Dumbell Drone Crandall Fitness Dumbell spotter arms Black Widow Training Gear dumbell trays I also wish both versions of the Versaspot were still for sale.

[@dertrendtrader]

What about a gym pin 📍?

[@FenrirofLupusLabs]

He definitely shit his pants with the dumbell press.

[@BEG_Bueno]

that is not a belt squat, literally all the negatives without any of the benefits, one of the major advantages of a belt squat is avoiding axial loading which saves a tremendous amount of fatigue that harness does the opposite.

[@brandonkaholokula2278]

Bro if you dont know how to get a pair of 100 lb dumbbells from your knees seated straight to the lockout position laying flat i dont know what to do with you

[@paulg666]

Even the super strong people use spotters for extra heavy dumbbells, and lift them into place. Sooner or later, with heavy dumbbells, you’ll strain your rotator cuffs getting them into position, especially on incline.

[@BB-ni8vy]

DB Attachment is the biggest waste of money