Bolt Warlord Functional Trainer Rack Review: Surprised Me!

Can the Warlord from Bolt Fitness compete with functional trainer racks from REP, Rogue and others?
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0:00 - Bolt Warlord Functional Trainer Rack Review!
0:48 - Overview
2:12 - The Power Rack Function
2:25 - Upright Sizing and Construction Quality
4:46 - The Half-Rack Form Factor
7:14 - The Functional Trainer Component
8:03 - Aluminum Pulleys Throughout
9:19 - Trolley System with Rollers
11:27 - Overall Fit and Finish Quality
12:23 - Pricing and Comparing to the Competition
14:50 - Overall Thoughts on the Bolt Fitness Warlord
15:32 - Final Thoughts
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[@MrStudman73]

I'm glad you call out that there's a lot of these smaller companies that selling the exact same imported products. The products themselves are fine but I think is a segment of the home gym market that could stand a little bit of consolidation. We don't need several companies selling not similar products but the EXACT same products

[@matthewmurphy5543]

Actually they’re nice to have. Being local to Houston bolt fitness is where most of my stuff comes from. It’s nice having equipment like this in stock this close to the house. Beats having to get it shipped and they have an awesome show room

[@rgtz54]

@matthewmurphy5543 yess BUT, they kinda advertise their equipment as their own. I thought they built their own equipment in-house. Sure it doesn't matter if all you want is equipment. I get it.

[@oscaradame9887]

Bolt fitness supply is actually the first one to come out with this product. The warlord was out before the Rep and Rogue one.

[@hby7768]

for 4 grand im buying rep

[@oscaradame9887]

Bolt came out with this concept first, people forget REP is Chinese as well.

[@LowHangingFruitForest]

@@oscaradame9887I would bet that almost everything you own is made in China…

[@calvinlawn3457]

I went REP as well, I feel its higher quality/customer service and it allows for greater customization (e.g. colors like clear coat, you can choose the rack and cable attachments you want, etc.). I also managed to squeeze the Bulletproof Fitness VTS on the back post as a smith machine and so far I love it (I got the individual handles so I can do deficit presses).

[@HomeGymAustralia]

For my Australian friends an important thing to note, NC fitness are an Aussie company based out of Hallam in Melbourne, they have great quality stuff and are very friendly.

[@maximumsoftness7469]

We need to hold these white label fitness companies accountable. Good job Coop! My garage gym is 100% REP right now, and I intend to keep it that way.

[@centenoj85]

Amen

[@Ndanielb1]

All the branding on this just makes the generic Ali Babba import nature of the product more annoying

[@thenestpodcast]

I bought the Bolt Warlord a year ago this month. It is in my non-climate controlled garage. It does look bad ass in person. The instructions left a bit to be desired, but I got it done. The pull up bar is nice. This is definitely a “metric” 3x3 rack. My two pin accessories from Prime Fitness (USA 3x3) don’t fit-1-pin accessories only. The powder coat is definitely low-tier as coop mentioned. Anywhere where the powder coat is thin has rusted. The inside of all of the beams are rusted because there is no powder coat or it was so thinly applied. I regret not spending the extra for Rep, but I regret, even more, for not spending the extra for Rogue or Prime. If you have this in your house, no big deal. If it’s in a garage, buy once/cry once and go USA made.

[@Ndanielb1]

Glad to see Coop call BOLT out for buying another company’s rack and adding their own branding

[@andrewnguyen5820]

NC fitness is australian, woah good to know we have good options. Might look into it

[@ryanhanrahan3177]

Love all of the reviews lately! When are we gonna get an updated tour of your garage gym? Would love to see any updates!

[@killerkhatiby009]

Coop please check out the MAXUM Fitness SX2 next! It seems like the best value all-in-one option with 3x3 11-gauge steel. Nothing else quite like it that I've seen. Also, the new Force USA C10 w/sliding bench seems like a really cool piece if you don't mind getting locked into their ecosystem due to the non-standard upright/hole sizing.

[@MrGrigs681]

I bought a BOLT brand Olympic barbell back when it was just one guy working out of his garage in Houston. His garage was packed with equipment. He also sold me his personal set of PB Extreme urethane plates from Bally Fitness. Not sure if it is the same owner but back then he seemed like a good guy. I still have the barbell and plates.

[@matthewmurphy5543]

Sounds like him! Cool dude. I just bought a 5-100lb dumbbell set from them. They’re awesome

[@rgtz54]

​@matthewmurphy5543 how much did you spend on the dumbell set if I may ask?

[@snoopergnar3719]

My entire home gym is from Bolt. Started it in February of 2020. They are local to me and had everything throughout the entire pandemic. The people are great and they are always well stocked.

[@NUMBER_74]

Really looking forward to your review on the Smith machine rack attachment!!

[@jess10v70]

It probably won’t happen until REP makes one.

[@chrisa8203]

What brand makes a smith machine attachment?

[@raven-19x]

@@chrisa8203 Currently bolt fitness and bulletproof has a unique add on. Bells of Steel is planning to release one soon.

[@peeli5657]

@@chrisa8203bolt fitness does, it’s about 1400. They also have some functional trainers with smith machines already part of the rack I’m pretty sure.

[@5CG]

Yo Coop, I appreciate your videos. I worked out hard everyday for 6 years, and I lost it during the pandemic, but all your reviews on equipment and toys got me excited to buy new stuff, and I've been back in it.

[@flixalicious2424]

Hey man you mentioned the bolt fitness smith machine attachment. It is something i have been very interested jn adding to my rep rack. Can you review that too brotha? Thanks COOP

[@ctdefender110ct5]

I would love to see that too.

[@thomasstarke7833]

Would like to see the outlaw leg press/hack reviewed. Seriously considering buying one

[@hitleractually8180]

same

[@whatsyourexcuse927]

Just got the Arcadia. I haven't used cables in probably 20 years and it's a butt kicker. It's so much different than just using free weights but I love it.

[@hitleractually8180]

Got mine a few months back. It's awesome. Adds a ton of volume/accessory work to my programming. Used it for pushdowns, straight bar cable curls, and incline flys today. I love it.

[@zdruk1]

Looks cool. I’ll wait for rogue

[@nolanr.1045]

Compare this unit to the newest version of the Force USA X15. The X15 now has two weight ratios (1:1/2:1). Game changer.

[@peacheslovesu]

i have the bolt outlaw, its seriously great for what it is and its my favorite piece in my home gym.

[@raven-19x]

Would love to see REP or Rogue have a Smith Machine attachment. Or even better, built into their all-in-one solutions. That would be my dream rack setup. ForceUSA is as close as it gets so far but lacks a 3x3 post option.

[@holdenlager]

Been waiting for this!!!

[@asimmons1991]

Still waiting on a wall mounted Athena review

[@fwiffo42]

Add the GetRxd RX3 line to your queue! It looks like a unique option in this space. Kind of like a beefed up 3x3 version of Bells of Steel’s cable tower/cable tower rack.

[@rgtz54]

Yessss

[@Begz-pl3wh]

Wish you had the chance to review the force usa c10 too would be great. Love your videos

[@GarageGymReviews]

I’d love to! - Coop

[@NeonBlackGaming]

Great video! Is the Rep Adonis video coming soon?

[@tojdavis6396]

When will the Bulletproof VTS video be out??

[@pt.gymjunkie106]

Haha shout out to NC Fitness in Australia. They’re down the road from me and sell good equipment at good prices compared to other suppliers here in Melbourne.

[@andrewnguyen5820]

Hey man know if they have something like this or are going to? Coz rn it just looks like a smith machine functional trainer which I don’t want the smith

[@baborikinm]

Coop, what's the width of it? It's much more important than number of holes. Try to squat with your one rep max and you'll see that you can't step out ideally on the center. And if you're not centered you will crush into safety bars by the plates. By the way the safety bars should be higher than you set them up.

[@bphilips009]

When are we going to see the video of all your customizations to the Freemotion functional trainer?

[@bradr637]

Another great video! I still want you to look at the plate-loaded "Jacked Up Fitness" all-in-one trainer. It's similar to this, but has a Smith machine. Would love to know the quality before I build my home gym around Black Friday!

[@MrJtl10]

BOS All-in-one review when?

[@GarageGymReviews]

VERY soon! - Coop

[@MrJtl10]

@@GarageGymReviews awesome, sitting in my cart pending your review!

[@dominicpierre2343]

Hey how about making a video about actually converting a four-post to a 6 post using a different company equipment. You had a video where you had all of the single posts from different companies so convert those into a six post

[@rgtz54]

0:01 WOW! I am mind blown about the engineering not being there own! I am from Houston. I been to their warehouse(which is awesome). You get approached by a sales representative, whom are very friendly but you can tell they are not experts in fitness and their own equipment. But what I was told by the rep was they build and weld their own at the same warehouse. So all this time I was assuming these were American made! Shocker!! I am disappointed *i stand corrected. The owner of Bolt commented and explained the situation.

[@Ndanielb1]

@@rgtz54 I’ve been there too, and everything in that building is Ali Baba designed in and shipped from China

[@jav045]

Do a review of that bolt smith machine attachment. Ive been looking at one of those.

[@ascott8252]

nope, only rep or rogue

[@jav045]

@@ascott8252 I have a Rep PR5000 6 post and wanted to see about attaching a smith machine inside the rack. I’m not opposed to this option being as Rep nor Rogue have a smith machine attachment.

[@J.Garner88]

A build video would be awesome!!! I wanted to add a smith machine to the gym but space is an issue. I was curious about the fit and finish of the smith attachment and how well it would pair with rogue or rep uprights.

[@nibuts1]

2:19 snot rocket 😂

[@slisyd]

lollll

[@ChristopherHerbertherbietown]

Great review, thank you! What do you think of Force USA products? I'm looking at their G1, which doesn't include a weight stack, to save money. I've seen some people say that they don't use 11 gauge steel or 3x3 frames...is that enough to put them out of consideration? I want to be able to barbell and functional stuff: - barbell squats - barbell deadlifts - barbell romanian deadlift - barbell bench press - cable seated row - cable tricep pushdown - cable lat pulldown - cable standing fly

[@bdiddy4287]

I just bought my first rack and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. I'm almost 100% positive it's from the same mystery manufacturer as the Bolt Warlord, but with sone monitor differences. I went with the Iron Strength USA GT-86. Price was the biggest determine factor in my decision (especially since they have sales reps selling them new on FB marketplace below retail costs) but 2nd biggest factor for me was the dual 250 lb weight stacks at a 1:1 ratio. I e noticed a few short comings after using it for a few weeks, but I'm still very satisfied with my choice. I'm very curious about what your thoughts by comparison would be.

[@alexanderliberson2566]

Would love to see a review of the BOLT Venom bench. I am considering it vs the ATX Ultimate bench and vs the Ironmaster because of the attachments ecosystems all three have. I don’t like that the ironmaster does not have a slim foot in the front of the bench. @Coop, does that bother you, since you use the Ironmaster a lot.

[@LifeOfErrick]

When are we getting the video on the smith machine attachment?

[@Rob19Andre]

What are the dimensions of this thing? Not mentioned in the video or on Bolt's website. Really just looking to see how tall it is...

[@BANDANA___USMC]

I was wondering the same damn thing. 49" width was all I caught in the video. The website was even less info.

[@MrMadeinthe80s]

Maxum SX2 review please if you can good sir!

[@emanresutla]

You just said the GOAT was the Freemotion machine. Why hasn’t someone copied that style vs just building weight stacks with cables into a rack? I would love a home gym priced version of that Freemotion!

[@Markinator83]

ATX has one like it, Titanium Strength too and i am sure there are a lot more.

[@joecowan3719]

Sounds like we need a Coop 2024 Home Gym Tour!

[@EKOWHO]

Have you done a gym lighting video? Pls talk about that! Help!

[@mercmerc6852]

Any upcoming reviews on Vesta fitness?

[@larrysanderson9796]

No lat pulldown or low row?

[@m.a.p.dmstrainingandequipm8076]

There’s a removable seat for lat pull and foot plate for low row available

[@haroon420]

I got nothing against white label companies but it just feels wrong for them to charge top dollar for what is relatively little effort. The whole point of getting from China is for it to be cheaper. Not the same price as domestic.

[@joshuagreen8688]

Your videos have me wanting to build a ultimate budget gym but then soon realised thiers no such thing as budget 😅

[@The_Buc-ees_Car]

Anything from Fringe or Vander as far as reviews?

[@riccarrasquilla379]

thanks for the video

[@carlcarlson3616]

How would you rank the ATX and the HoldStrong (both german brands) Racks and Powdercoats in comparisson to the Rogue, REP and Bolt stuff?

[@Gw49172]

Atx does not do standard 75mm by 75mm uprights so a lot less versatile if you want anything 3rd party

[@GarageGymReviews]

Holdestrong is TOP TIER. ATX is good, but not Holdestrong good, quality wise. - Coop

[@Markinator83]

I have Rogue and ATX in my gym, I can't see a difference in quality that matters

[@VegetaPrinceOfSaiyans]

Doing a one arm pullup in a rack using the noncenter of the bar is not ideal. The center knurling is a great idea.

[@worldsstrongestblacksmith]

Can you give a review of the bolt fitness Chimera please

[@jacobweldon1674]

Can you buy the same thing from NC? Maybe review them if that’s an option.

[@marshallwitmer2382]

Any plan to review dialed motion ibex and sidewinder?

[@gioross944]

I'm going with The Dane V2 this insane for China made at this price it's Rogue #1

[@bmstylee]

If we want to be honest Rep does the same thing. Made in China at made in America prices.

[@raven-19x]

@@bmstylee pretty much but no one calls that out.

[@66chevelle94]

Can you review a Jacked Up Fitness Power Rack Pro?

[@anthonydipaolo4624]

Humble requests What about compared to the prime fitness rack?

[@MFK1981]

Coop- does the bolt smith attachment work on rep pr 5000 and please please review

[@BerserkR35]

Bolt has some great pieces. I've had a couple in my gym for years. It's easy to go to their warehouse in Houston, try out what you like, and then buy it one time. Their leg curls have design flaws but everything else has been decent.

[@calebjames3197]

I’ve considered buying their bolt Raider leg curl/leg extension. What flaws did it have?

[@BerserkR35]

@calebjames3197 if you can go in person and try it out, do it. The leg extension worked fine but the curl just wouldn't work for my body size. I'm short at 5'8 but I'm sure someone 6'2 would be able to use it better. Didn't feel comfortable with the amount of pressure on my legs/ knees. I just do lying leg curls at the gym or standing curls at home with monkey feet.

[@BerserkR35]

@calebjames3197 if you end up liking the machine, you been save some cash by waiting for black Friday. I'll probably get some crumb plates from them during that time

[@GoingToPlaid]

Does the athena 2.0 have the ability to do a half rack like this?

[@michaelpietrzak2067]

Nice looking system but Bolt fitness has a sketchy history. People say the owner is an ass.

[@Ndanielb1]

@@michaelpietrzak2067 speaking from personal experience, he very much is an ass.

[@yaboyaahman]

What about Bolt Fitness Outlaw?

[@furezj]

Start these videos with the price or put it in the thumbnail. Please and thanks!

[@jonathancurtis5122]

I read that as “Bloatlord” 😂

[@bmstylee]

For the difficult

[@b2284]

Mt bells of Steel all in one trainer does the same stuff, just without the nicer powder coat, laser etched numbers and oh yeah, the additional 2k I would have to pay for this 😅 but damn it does look nice just too much for me ans my.tint shed gym 🤑

[@carlosa3243]

WHEN ARE YOU REVIEWING POWERTEC

[@GarageGymReviews]

Working on it! - Coop

[@walterwoody3810]

They make the same type product that even has linear bearings smith machine included

[@DoritosResidue]

This is probably from the same manufacturer that makes force usa equipped. A while ago I done some digging and found that those all in one marcy gyms came from the same manufacturer as force usa.

[@CapUnlimited]

If it’s made in china they all come from only handful of manufacturers

[@DoritosResidue]

@CapUnlimited its true. I worked for the 2nd largest cctv manufacturer in the world which is based in China.

[@ermeriodsassperini]

I'm looking to buy a functional trainer. I wouldn't spend more for a shroud.

[@JT-yx7vf]

I wish it had a smith machine on it too

[@futbol1972]

Thanks coop. Going with athenas

[@RoryEllisMusic]

Having a competitors logo laser etched on a part of the rack is absolutely unacceptable. It’s also absolutely hysterical to me that they don’t care about the products. They’re just white labeling. What’s popular right now?

[@Ndanielb1]

@@RoryEllisMusic, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to BOLT’s sketchiness

[@AristideGeorges-h9g]

I speak from experience when I say they genuinely do not care about their product or their customers

[@alivideo403]

Hey Coop. Will Storm Series Smith machine attachment fit my REP Athena power rack (93 inches tall)?

[@glamaon]

The man disrespected that bar.

[@3yp0n]

Who the hell is caressing the pullup bar with their chin?! lol

[@itsjrbro]

Please review the Force USA C10 and bench!

[@NboOfficialAus]

So i can just buy it from the supplier direct for a grand cheaper shouldve just ended the review there 😂

[@sterlgirlceline]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@kieranwardale6212]

Please review the Bolt fitness blaze and venom benches.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

No need. They suck.

[@kieranwardale6212]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 what makes you say that? I was looking at buying some of their equipment but would like to know if they aren't good.

[@alexanderliberson2566]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 why is the Venom bench bad?

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

@@alexanderliberson2566 Pad is extra cheap. Adjustment levers are shaky and thin. It is a shell of the Rep AB-5000.

[@ascott8252]

I challenge you to do a review without saying the words “REP” “ROGUE” or “TITAN.” You have such a great channel but I just can’t take the constant plugs for ROGUE, REP, and many times TITAN. Other companies get average or below average reviews on your channel unless they are REP, ROGUE, or TITAN. Reviews for any other company are tainted by your allegiance to ROGUE, REP and TITAN. I’m doubling down… I challenge you to complete paragraph without saying the words REP, ROGUE or TITAN…😮

[@BANDANA___USMC]

That is a good point. I feel "Reviews" should be non-biased as possible. I do understand comparing, but it does make you wonder about potential incentives for not-so-subtle plugs 😂

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

$2499 for the Veeta half rack

[@davidbeiler6364]

thats pretty nice, but damn it costs $4k...

[@rgtz54]

It's commercial grade! Built like a tank. You won't find anything similar for a cheaper price.

[@enriquel1993]

Rep should be tier S and Rogue should be A. Rogue doesn't listen to their customers and update their products as Rep does.

[@spartacus7081]

REP Athena better

[@DeeplyConcerned68]

paid junk

[@stephennolan219]

A complaint of too many things being knurled?! (C'mon how often has your chin buzzed the pull up bar KNURL EVERYTHING)

[@BANDANA___USMC]

Beards keep you from nurling your chin

[@dannyrivera2]

2nd

[@carps_gym]

Saw this company at HOME GYM CON

[@GarageGymReviews]

Never heard of her. I kid, I kid 😜 - Coop

[@donray2435]

1st

[@texasbuzzard4970]

not watching this video... waiting for major fitness f35 review