Ice Barrel Cold Plunge - The Review That Wasn't

[@GorillaStrengthEquipment]

I really like where you are now with your content. The evolution has been really fun to watch. At the time when you started it really was a whole different world compared to today.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks David. I still owe a video on the axel as that's something I still own and use!

[@GorillaStrengthEquipment]

@BasementBrandon glad that your still getting use out of it. Man, you just have fun doing what your doing. If at some point you think people would enjoy a video about that bar and you feel decide it would be fun to do... awesome!! If not, you don't owe a video about the bar. But..... If you do, make a video about it.... could you name it "The worst bar on the planet." and make it a satire video about it. I have never seen an equipment review like that :) Brother, I love what you do. Hope that you never feel pressure from anyone to be or do anything but be yourself.

[@brianhopkins5251]

$1200 for a molded plastic barrel (aka a trash can)??????????? OMG.

[@JJ-to6qu]

Fools and their money were lucky to get together in the first place.

[@BasementBrandon]

Trends are expensive lol

[@bradhicks3375]

I had hoped it would at least be a roto-molded style cooler like a yeti. They make versions nearly big enough to climb into that could at least keep your water cold for awhile

[@dannyy8619]

I haven't visited the channel in a while. But it's good to see you and your family doing well. I still remember old Campbell Fitness days before the wife and kids.

[@BasementBrandon]

I appreciate it man!

[@mikefeir]

Need a current gym walk thru

[@BasementBrandon]

Will see what I can do

[@NoFate247]

Been waiting a year for this one 😂. As usual thanks so much for the shout out

[@BasementBrandon]

always brother

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Im not surprised, but thanks for an honest review. Not a lot of people would be willing to give such an honest review after receiving the free product.

[@BasementBrandon]

In most cases if I know I won't like it I just won't agree to take it on at this point

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Appreciate hearing your feedback on this. Got a huge kick out of seeing your boys reactions, especially the little one air running to get away from it!😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha he ended up laughing a little bit later telling my wife it was still her turn.

[@GlucksGym]

clicked for the thumbnail 😉

[@BasementBrandon]

SEE I'M WORKING THROUGH MY BACKLOG!

[@vcuteverything]

Love these honest reviews. Tangent: what's crazy to think is I've been watching your stuff for nearly over a decade. Blows my mind thinking about where I was in life when I first started watching you to now. Anyways, keep up the great videos! Side note: You could get a deep freezer for cheaper and get a "better result". I'm not a believer of ice baths as there's a lot of limited evidence supporting it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my man! Yeah I think if someone did want to go the plunge route there are so many other (and cheaper) options out there!

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

I don't get why that thing is so expensive. If I were ever to do a cold plunge, I'd probably go the route of using a deep freezer. But I agree, a cold shower is just as miserable and much easier.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it's praying on trends. Kind of like paleo/carnivore foods/products.

[@squealer42]

At the conclusion of this video, the algorithm thinks I may be interested in a DIY rain barrel irrigation system.

[@BasementBrandon]

the internet remains undefeated.

[@dennis6088]

a updated gym tour would be awesome :)

[@BasementBrandon]

I've been thinking I'm due for this. Might see if my wife will "man" the camera so I don't have to do the usual first person video I've done in the past.

[@132poundsofpower]

When you have a limited space you got to be picky about what you put in there! We have some equipment from the 80’s we will never get rid of!

[@BasementBrandon]

Jealous of your newest expansion space!

[@GoreckiFit]

This was my favorite video by far. $1200 for a plastic barrel that has no insulation is crazy!! Love the honesty man!!

[@BasementBrandon]

🙏

[@scrappylifter8318]

I bought my Hansu calibrated kgs plates after you mentioned their free shipping to Texas. Plates arrived in less than a week and each were double-boxed. Solid advice, thanks, Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Dope, I always worry about recommendations and if people feel the same way I do so I appreciate the feedback!

[@t_plauche]

I love the family clip. It's great that you involve the fam. My kids hangout and play in the garage gym all the time.

[@BasementBrandon]

I try not to push them into anything but I do hope when they get a bit older they'll want to train... especially b/c they're going to have to deal with all my gym shit when I'm dead lol.

[@carps_gym]

Yeah this and the smart tonal punching bag thing

[@BasementBrandon]

😇

[@stephennolan219]

I think your purchase of the Transformer is the best kinda purchase imo. (I'm using it like 2x a week now lol, prolly gonna be the only bar I take with me when I move!)

[@markhalstead2386]

I will take all my barbells and dumbbells when I move, but have no desire to take my Rep Rack and Ares as taking it apart, moving it and assembling it again would be a pain. With a bigger home gym, I would not have Ares anyway as I would have a different layout.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm fortunate enough to be able to buy (and sell) things pretty frequently. I'd prob be more upset if I had a more limited budget in that case. It was an ok bar, but I just didn't find I used it for anything much other than SSB.

[@TheKurtlocker]

Your opinions on the Ice Barrel seem to be in line with research that I have come across and you're correct that timing can impact hypertrophy etc. I aalo appreciate you honesty. In the content creator space, you are one I've looked up to for awhile.

[@BasementBrandon]

Need to get me a sauna sponsorship that isn't a tent ⛺️

[@TheKurtlocker]

@@BasementBrandon I feel ya. Although I still dig my tent. Pretty cute coop got one awhile back. Like years back…

[@maximumgear]

Something I’ve always wondered.. 🤔 if one of the requirements to own and use a cold plunge/ice water bath type product was that you could never post photos or videos on social media of you using them and you also couldn’t tell others that you use them, how many people would still utilize them? Some, I’m sure, but I bet most would not.

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha good point

[@gabrieljohnson2645]

Speaking of expensive items that may/may not fit your needs, ever review a bench bar? IMO the 30mm texas one solves all the problems ive had with the 28.5 and 29 (to a lesser extent). Also the sportkraft F8 30 and 32mm bench bars are a work of art

[@BasementBrandon]

I have an Iron Wolf Bench Bar actually

[@1rwlemke]

Poor little guy couldn’t take it - he didn’t know what he was signing up for!

[@BasementBrandon]

If I let the clip play out you'd see him laughing about it, but yeah he was not impressed lol.

[@scooobyj8714]

Great honest video. I think the high price is partially due to the popularity of Ice baths. NoFate did a great comparison. Also thanks for the little behind the scenes of what leads you to keep or get rid of equipment.

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed, companies pay on trends

[@fwiffo42]

This is a great example of a product jumping on a trend and charging top dollar for it. Aside: I also get a little annoyed when people blame Rogue for the prices of third-party products they carry. Maybe they don’t do a good enough job of distinguishing which products they fulfill but don’t make.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's been really funny to me to read the GGR facebook page the last few days and all the people who finally bought a rogue bar with the recent boneyard sale. all the comments of wow this is so much nicer than my cheap bar I was using.... like no shit! 💩

[@fwiffo42]

@@BasementBrandon those have been wild!

[@spr5033]

7:50 Brandon is finally giving us the step brother video we've been looking for

[@BasementBrandon]

Did we just become best friends?

[@digmanm]

I've appreciated your approach on this channel, and you've definitely saved me from buying a few items I didn't really need. I also bought the Hansu Power Bar, which is my favorite barbell, based on your review and code. I would be interested in your thoughts on the Assualt Runner.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'll try to tackle that soon. I probably don't use it as it should be it does have some pros (and some cons).

[@ront2457]

I tried it once many many many years ago at the very first gym I joined. They suggested to take it after using the spa, steam-room or sauna...I think I got out faster than I got in

[@BasementBrandon]

😂

[@lazzy2012]

I prefer a troff style… much easier to get in and out… but to be honest, I think it’s a trend for the most part. Maybe it’s optimal for high performance athletes

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah agreed, this vertical style makes it more annoying to use.

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Hahaha, those 3 criteria especially Wilcard puts you back to a guy just starting his home gym. That's cool

[@BasementBrandon]

Pretty much!

[@julioberr1562]

Let’s recap! So…dented barrel? NO! Price? NO! Making Lil Man cry? HELL TO THEE NAW!

[@BasementBrandon]

😂

[@joecowan3719]

Reminds me of the Ben and Jerry's Flavor Graveyard, liked by some, but not enough to be a staple in most home gyms. I am with you on this whole dunk tank social media fad. I hope you will have your Kbox review out in a few weeks, and how you are programming it in.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's really been a struggle

[@HughLeFitness]

I want to get the BoS manticore rack but it's 49" in width. Do you think it's too wide? My squat walkouts and bench re-racks are sloppy. I'm also using a thin collar powerlifting bar. Would 47" work better? I'm from Canada and BoS is my best option as REP's shipping is costly.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it's annoying personally. Thin collars and 49" is tough. If you wanted you could always add a 5lbs plate or whatever on first to add to the spacing some.

[@rdmckeever7645]

Honest review. People buy some silly stuff...

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed, that's why i still watch a lot of content before any major buying decision. Need to see how it is!

[@brianhopkins5251]

man, you can buy a metal cattle/horse waterer for like $200 that would be way easier to get in and out of.

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed!

[@mattwypijewski4192]

Dude, you have a 12 pack. Nice work!

[@BasementBrandon]

Shhh, people can't find out I actually lift!

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

lol your boy crying. Beautiful family.

[@BasementBrandon]

He wanted to go in!

[@carps_gym]

Yeah the chiller feature or a Yeti or Stanley type insulted barrel would be cool, but not just a big hunk of plastic.

[@BasementBrandon]

Looks like Ice Barrel now has a chiller add on for another $2700 or so lol

[@Bro-siah]

Charging $1,200 for a barrel and not even insulating it is insane.

[@BasementBrandon]

😅 fads aren't cheap!

[@MarkReadsReddit]

Home gym ✓ Fisher Price branded cold plunge ✓ Sauna ...

[@BasementBrandon]

What about an EZ Bake Oven?!

[@Z28L98]

Beautiful family Brandon. I'm 42 myself with 2 boys. A 5 year old and soon to be 3 year old in two weeks.

[@BasementBrandon]

We're close! I'm 43 and ahave a 6 and 4 year old!

[@Z28L98]

@@BasementBrandon Awesome bro. I live in Massachusetts, so we're not too far away from each other that way as well, haha. By the way, my gym is in the basement too. Don't tell Coop 😂😂

[@BasementBrandon]

@@Z28L98 we're living in a world of variants 😅

[@Z28L98]

@@BasementBrandon 😂😂

[@martystrasinger3801]

The bucket is $200, the small step/ladder is $1000. But if the intent is to reduce post-exercise soreness, I’ll take a couple of pills instead.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nicest steps in the game!

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

The price for these things are not justifiable for me. Never really understood why people dont just use their bathtub and add ice if they want to do this. I guess if you really love it and have a circulation system and chiller. The choice I use is do contrast in the shower between cold and hot. Not quite the same but as a Western Canadian that lives in south Florida now i would not subject myself to the cold by choice. Haha😂….

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it preys on trends. Kind of like buying all things organic. End of the day does it make that much of a difference?

[@justbringit9157]

What do you think about Rogue Functional Trainer? Are you going to be adding it to your rack?

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm actually going to be swapping out my rogue rack for one that's from Irwin Fitness. right now with my prime single stack and the 2 voltras I own, I don't really need a FT.

[@evanhughes9576]

Review: "This barrel made my kid cry."

[@BasementBrandon]

sold!

[@kidbrown2010]

Funny you mentioned the cold shower.. because that was the original "alpha male" thing. But we always gotta one up the other Alpha Males, so we jumped on this Ice bath trend. Which worked out great because unlike the shower, we can record this and virtue signal online about how we carry the boats. Which is the whole point of doing something that has inconclusive evidence at best that it does anything at all.

[@BasementBrandon]

You're not alpha unless you let everyone know!!

[@markgomez5907]

Brandon that white barbell hanging off to your side looks interesting. Have you done a video on that?

[@BasementBrandon]

I did a video on the original MG4C from Rogue. I also did a video on how they did us dirty by not announcing the MG4CN which was a better version IMO. Long story short I ended up having a meeting with their team about how to resolve the problem for everyone (which ended up in their trade in program) and they sent me a custom white one was a thank you.

[@MrPanthers23]

I think I would cold plunge to possibly reduce all cause mortality, and I found when I was a collegiate athlete icing always made me feel like I was less sore to play the next day. But from what I've seen, it may reduce muscle hypertrophy/ strength gains.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes I think from an athletic standpoint it may have more benefits, but the majority of us are not playing high level collegiate or professional sports.

[@wesfunderburk3373]

I’d be real interested in the assault runner. I have almost pulled the trigger on one about 5 times. Give it to me straight!

[@BasementBrandon]

The TL;DR of it is, I think it's overpriced for what I want in a treadmill. It's kind of cool how it goes as fast as you do as you do and makes you learn to run the right way since you have to pull the tread, BUT I would rather an electronic treadmill that I just set at a certain pace and it maintains without me having to do much else.

[@riccecrispyy3667]

I have sbd knee sleeves but thinking about getting pioneer ones, what would you say

[@BasementBrandon]

Just know the pioneer sleeves are a stiff sleeve akin to the Inzer Ergo Pros. Meaning that they're super unforgiving. They will likely give you more out of your squat but they can be painful and are hard to size.

[@markhalstead2386]

Are you still using the Rep Adjustable DBs or the Pepin Fast Series? I am still using Iron Masters, which seem to work for me, but I don't use them too often as it is just quicker to put microgainz on my fixed DBs for in between weights.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right now I just have my fixed rep set from 5-100lbs. I will be getting the updated heavy fast series that go up to 160 or 180 when they release.

[@markhalstead2386]

@@BasementBrandon My fixed rep set is 5-50 lb, so I need the Iron Masters for heavier, but they are too time consuming for setting up that I often just pick a barbell movement for heavier than 50 lb. I really want to get the Faster Series 240 set.

[@Khadak22]

Is that the rogue 4CN? Need a 32 min extra detailed review. Thanks 🤓

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha it is!

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

You are that lean and that strong wtf. I'm looking to see if u have a diet and conditioning Playlist

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol thanks man. I don't consider myself that lean or that strong, just tryin to get better!

[@hicelee11]

Hamstrings looking huge

[@BasementBrandon]

all show, no go!

[@charge2x]

totally agree. Great video

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching!

[@daryoes]

Thank you for saving my money

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@UrbanLegend2k11]

1200?!! Hell nah.... 😳

[@BasementBrandon]

☠️

[@GavinBrown]

[8:32] Looking goooood. [9:16] Not so much... Poor kid.

[@BasementBrandon]

He was laughing 30 seconds after, just a bit in shock lol.

[@octam9733]

When is the review of the bike coming out?!

[@BasementBrandon]

Which bike?

[@octam9733]

@@BasementBrandon The Peloton bike😅

[@BasementBrandon]

@@octam9733 I forgot I need to do one on that. I thought you meant the E-Bike, which I did a video on but ended up taking down b/c I doxed myself lol.

[@EfrenLifts]

So if your gym is done, how come it still doesn’t look like you lift? 😘 Nice video B! A natural as always.

[@BasementBrandon]

I do the opposite of most influencers. Instead of editing pics to make me look bigger, I make myself look smaller, so that way I'm more relatable.... yeah that's the ticket.

[@carps_gym]

Another category is stuff the wife might want

[@BasementBrandon]

That's how I ended up with that punching bag thing!

[@alexcalvo8094]

How much did you sell for? I hope no more than $200. 😅

[@BasementBrandon]

I believe I got $500 for it and the person drove 6 hours round trip b/c it was such a deal.

[@gregors00]

I think half the reason I don’t want to try them is because of the people who carry on about them like they’re a SEAL because they get in the cold. I’ve always enjoyed saunas better. If you were going to do it though, the one like Matt Vincent has looks like the way to do it - more expensive but at least it’s not, like you said… a $1200 bucket 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed. These trendy things seem to have that commonality. It's one thing to be a part of it, but you also have to tell everyone about it.

[@jc30005]

Did you review the transformer bar?

[@markhalstead2386]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6LEaKuXYpmAppo&ab_channel=BasementBrandon

[@BasementBrandon]

I did!

[@jc30005]

@@BasementBrandondid I miss it or not out yet. I’ll have a look.

[@jc30005]

@@BasementBrandon I found it. Missed it.

[@Jeff-rn4be]

I bought into the cold plunge hype and I'm sure it works but it's sitting in my garage collecting dust

[@BasementBrandon]

I do know people who enjoy it for other reasons, but just not for me!

[@ryangerbers7419]

What weight do you compete in?

[@BasementBrandon]

Depends on the Fed and my weight at the time, but typically anywhere from 100kg/220lbs to 110kg/242lbs

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

Poor little manny did NOT like the cold plunge. 😅

[@BasementBrandon]

30 seconds later he was laughing and telling my wife it was her turn 😅

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

I have 3 boys, 8 - 17. I completely understand. LOL!@@BasementBrandon

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

🥶

[@BasementBrandon]

😅

[@SimonLi]

unc is diceddddd

[@BasementBrandon]

Man more frequent YT comments and posts on IG... when are the videos coming??

[@NoMirr0r]

Yeah, research is dookie. Waste of money. Lmao “hard things are good for me” yeah.. exactly. My exact thought on the mental benefit. When you’re in a ton of pain.. once you’re not.. it’s bliss. Ground breaking stuff.

[@BasementBrandon]

😅

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Your getting good at photoshopping abs in your thumbnail 😉😏

[@BasementBrandon]

Everyone has abs when they're scrawny. Will trade for a better bench press lol.

[@AndrewH89]

8:15

[@BasementBrandon]

It me

[@darkknight716]

Wow so ripped I can confidently call you zAdDy now

[@BasementBrandon]

😅

[@Invictus13666]

I want to wash my hair on those abs though.

[@BasementBrandon]

🤪

[@handlethisnut]

Placebo in a barrel

[@BasementBrandon]

I'd agree mostly, although placebo can be a hell of a thing!

[@stevesorensen9648]

I hope your son that you put in the tub second still likes you. He was one pissed off kid! Do you think he'll need therapy? How about a cold therapy ice plunge?

[@BasementBrandon]

I cut the clip short but he was laughing shortly after telling my wife it was her turn now.

[@phillipwoodfin-nb7ud]

I don’t see the benefits. I think you could get the same result by just taking a cold shower.

[@BasementBrandon]

There's some research behind it but really have to cherry pick it to make it worthwhile IMO

[@phillipwoodfin-nb7ud]

@@BasementBrandon as always, your content is solid. I appreciate a no BS channel

[@the_noble_lefty]

awww your kids are cute

[@BasementBrandon]

They're great!

[@learnallican3627]

8:18 wow you are living the life. Jacked, beautiful wife that gets involved in your hobbies, 2 kids and KZbin career. Any life advice?

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol thanks, I have a lot to be thankful for. I wasted my 20s going out boozing all the time, working a dead end job and getting myself into 6 figure debt. Maybe I need to turn into one of those motivational guys who cold plunges 🤪

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Oh Brandon, don't get caught up in the hype,, Sad truth about them from bodybuilders and the Scientific community proved that they dont speed up recovery and they slow down muscle growth. There is always the Placebo effect but that is all ice buckets or barrels offer. Not my words, Proven fact. You seem to be too smart to fall for this gimmick, this is a surprise. Oh well, still enjoy your channel, you are Brandon Diamond aren't you and not an imposter used to sell ice buckets,, Hahaha Take Care

[@mp7064]

Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me you didn't watch the video

[@markhalstead2386]

You obviously didn't watch the video.

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed, interestingly enough all this footage (from actual use) was taken over a year ago. I'm just getting around to it now.