REP FT-5000 V2 Functional Trainer Review - I Need More!

[@BasementBrandon]

Pumping out the content. REP has been really pushing the needle forward across their portfolio.

[@andrewvanbezooijen5181]

Now if only we can get a taller rack out of them to match Rogues tallest option

[@hby7768]

@@andrewvanbezooijen5181 yea, 85 inch is too short and I wished make a pro version that is wider and taller, 93inches is a good starting point - most ceiling height is 8ft because of the drywall standard size.

[@Matt-pb8gv]

Coop went in on it! Always thankful for the integrity and honesty, reasons this channel is my go to.

[@johnpeters2298]

Awesome unit/easy setup. I had a completely different experience with the assembly of this unit. I suspect this review was done with a very early unit and REP Fitness has taken feedback and made adjustments. Super impressed with the ease of installation and set up as well as the quality of this trainer. Came in a standard uline wood packing crate - just bend the tabs back to open. Plan to spend some time to unpack, unwrap, inventory, and organize the parts. Everything will go faster if you do. Once the parts were organized, it took 2 of us about 3 hours to fully assemble. Very straightforward - no issues. I had read reviews discussing the difficulty of installing the cables and hole alignment issues. My unit came with the cables already installed. I had no issues with aligning bolts into holes. Everything went surprisingly smoothly. Also, I checked the welds based on this review - they all look reasonably clean - again they probably got an early production unit. Exceeded expectations. I'm just starting to do workouts with this FT. It's been a game-changer in terms of creating much better workout routines - more variety, more eccentric move options, more isolation opportunities, great for rehabbing (I have a shoulder issue). Silky smooth operation. I'm 65. Long term fitness fan. 6', 175lbs. The compact footprint and height of this unit are perfect. The footprint was a big driver for me because I only had a limited floorspace section of my garage to put this in. By the way this is 58" WIDE - NOT 68" - the Rep Fitness website is correct (vs. this review). I like doing pullups as part of my workouts. My only complaint is I wish the pullup handholds offered a better shoulder width neutral grip position (helps avoid shoulder and elbow issues). Overall very happy with this product. Honestly, for basically the price of a Peloton, this is a great addition for anyone doing strength training.

[@buckleydowdle6821]

@RepFitness- here is a free one: Take this and add a single arm to each side that rotates 180 degrees horizontally (and locks in) so we can adjust the WIDTH of exercises along with the height. Like a vendetta strength jammer arm turned 90 degrees, and the handle attachment point at the end. It would allow you to shrink the footprint in, but still allow enough width for chest flys.

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

Bad idea

[@jacksonperrault6876]

Do it Coop! Diy a storage system!!!

[@tactech4114]

Love my Inspire FT2 for home gym has it all !

[@GeorgeTheGreekTD]

Great video Coop! Would love to see something on the Rogue FT-1.

[@ulrikvonliektenstein9907]

Hey Coop. Long time fan. Just wanna say I wish you use the machine/product more in future reviews. Lately, it’s been a lot of you talking while sitting down, with a lot of B roll. That is nice and all, but I think we need more use of the product in real time :)

[@FreddyMacT]

literally just ordered this FT 3 weeks ago, it's been really great and comparatively with the price vs others, I don't think I could've gotten better value.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Enjoy it, beats out nearly every one close in price! - Coop

[@gooji18]

I've seen you mention the prime fitness single stack many times and would love to see a full review on that!

[@MotoMatt418]

I absolutely love REP Fitness. Good people and good products. Top notch. This may end up in my garage soon.

[@jwhudson23]

I love rep but this review was BRUTAL 😂 Coop doesn’t hold back and I love it

[@roybabcock699]

Love to see the hoist mi6 or mi7 reviewed by you!

[@CoCody_]

I want these companies to make more budget friendly dual arm functional trainers. The prime fitness dual arm functional trainer cost $6k rep has their horizontally fixed trainer for $2k. It doesn't cost $1,000 to create 1 arm.

[@richardjennings4685]

11 minutes in, and Coop convinced me that the Athena is probably the best route for me. Thanks Coop.

[@jacsbein]

Rep should just pair the Athena w/ their in-rack storage shelves & use angled brackets & wider front crossmember w/angled attachment point to widen out the front posts, similar to Rogue’s FT-1 functional trainer design.

[@14tryenss]

Okay hear me out, crazy idea that would be crazy expensive. Would solve the inrack cable problem with the cable arms being so close. What if you make jammers arms that the cables could feed thru and then could lock into position in the transverse and frontal planes when you want to use the cables. that way they would act as jammer arms when you aren’t using the pulleys but then could be positioned like free-motion duel cable stack when using the cables

[@timl6450]

Seems like you could get two Bells of Steel cable columns with stacks, connect them with a cross member (or just bolt both to the wall) and you’ll get a functional trainer that is wider, with more versatility (because it works with BOS rack attachments), a heavier stack (because you can switch from 2:1 to 1:1), for a roughly similar price. That’s probably the way I would go at this price point if you needed a functional trainer separate from a rack.

[@bulletprooff1k]

Hi can you recommend me which crossmember to buy? Website say they sell in pairs i connect them both to make even wider or use one?

[@bulletprooff1k]

Do you recommend the rogue cc-1 crossover that wide enough for cable flys? Or what about the rogue ft1? The cc-1 too wide so overkill?

[@adrianbillionaire]

Thanks for the awesome review. I was feeling a bit pissed because I bought the first version of the ft 5000 and they unveiled this newer one. Now, I don't feel Iike I missed out on much. But, I have to admit I'd like the extra pulley height.

[@markeddington29]

I think that you are right on in your criticisms.

[@jmagnum15]

Coop - would love to see some Powertec content. They’ve been in the home gym game for years. Curious what your take would be on their Levergym and even their functional trainer.

[@elcoyote51]

I 100% agree; please do a review on the powertec functional trainer deluxe, because there is no review on the internet for that piece by a person who doesn't work for powertec.

[@jltrek1234]

Waiting for review of the Torque F9 Functional Trainer. I remember seeing a teaser many months ago that you might do an in-depth review but haven't seen it yet!

[@insaniti]

Mine came with all the cables pre-run. The only one I had to Tage apart was on the stack itself. I put mine together by myself in about 2 hrs.

[@tarell676]

Totally agree on the weight increments. Just look at the metric (kg) too, they are not in even numbers. Yes please, "coop-ify" the storage on them, would LOVE to see that. Thank you for another great review. You're really helping me figure out what's worth and not worth looking at for my own home gym.

[@eds_take]

Leg press/hack squat combo reviews please! Mine sucks lol

[@GarageGymReviews]

Working on getting them in! Any brands you want us to make sure we hit? - Coop

[@chrispytacos]

@@GarageGymReviewsforceusa makes one, could that be a possible review?

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

@@GarageGymReviews do the new compact Force USA one since it’s probably the cheapest option out there and then maybe some full size like body solid, Bodycraft F760, etc

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

@@GarageGymReviews would just make sure to cover the roller style for the carriage vs linear bearing ones so you can give opinion on feel of each

[@xavierstephens7817]

@@GarageGymReviews Would love to see a review on the Force USA one!

[@amcbee28]

That weight stack on this drives me nuts as well Coop. Round numbers!

[@psykalag]

Feels like the perfect video to get you once again to do a cable attachment video. Would love to see one on the range of attachments, D handles in particular (rogue, rep pro, etc) and Maximum Advantage Grip attachments. Figure MAG, what's unique about them and which ones you'd recommend if you only get one or two. And then maybe how they compare to some of the more affordable clones

[@jacobepetersen]

I'd recommend the medium supinate first, then the close supinate (happy to keep going in order of use). The knock offs all feel a bit "cheap" in comparison and I really like supporting an American made company. By cheap, I mean the grip / texture doesn't feel as high quality and I notice differences in the grip size and angle. The only ones that are "close" are the Prime...which are amazing and offer variability...but are expensive. I have all the Mag and all the Prime attachments for reference (weird flex).

[@scottywood6380]

Might be the rest of the world saying use the metric system... move with the times coop😂 love the reviews, keep them coming

[@ducdu4136]

I have v1 and totally agree with the terrible storage system. Please find a solution so we all can upgrade it. It took 2 people and took many hours to put together. Was frustrated at some point and definitely they can improvement in the future.

[@JoseLuis-h8o5h]

Hey Coop, I’m new to the channel. Awesome content. I couldn’t find anything about REP ARCADIA FUNCTIONAL TRAINER.

[@christopherschorr4869]

Yes, please give us a "coop-ified" storage solution. Planning to buy this.

[@davidfolkenflik4407]

Have you reveiwed the FT Smith machine combo units? I am very interested in getting one of those.

[@ryno3turn2]

Respect Coop! Looks like I’ll be waiting for a prime, freemotion, or tuffstuff

[@suchardaniel3448]

I think that you should definitely show 'em how it's done.(with the storage) awesome T, bar don't lie

[@MrHarvP]

This is not the bulletproof isolator. LOL

[@HowToMillionaire-CarlosAcosta]

Was hoping that

[@jbalti]

Still waiting! Won’t make my move until I see Coop’s review

[@seaneppel7465]

Honestly, why doesn't REP make some angled crossmembers and a wider multigrip pullup bar with their Athena to give it that wider v-shaped traditional functional trainer footprint? Then you'd retain all the functionality of the 3x3 uprights with 5/8 or 1 inch holes (including height options) and they'd need minimal new engineering or parts.

[@Bronson-Apollo]

I'm proud of you! Call them out!! 1.2

[@hasanjackson4299]

the only thing truly wrong with the version 1 was the top pulley height which they fixed. yes it wasnt totally revamped, but it wasnt needed to be. they only thing that was stopping me from ordering the version one was the height and with that fixed i ordered right away (waiting on delivery) unless you wanna spend 5k on a free motion ft this is the best bang for your buck hands down.

[@JPChowder]

Coop always talks about every nut and bolt of the equipment he reviews, great video for GGR Also loved the bobblehead thumbnail, give us more hahaha

[@jimbowmanjr48]

Coop - why would you get this vs. getting the Athena or Ares. Just considering the value proposition here. The FT-5000 will always but JUST a functional trainer but the ability to build out and expand the Ares/Athena just seems like a better buy as an investment vs. getting a single purpose tool in the functional trainer. Just sitting on the fence right now debating what to get here from Rep.

[@adamfox1547]

My exact question, have you got any insight on this ?

[@jimbowmanjr48]

@@adamfox1547 I ultimately figured it out just looking at the measurements and movements between the two. The range of motion is a bit more narrow or limited with the Athena/Ares. I ended up just getting the FT and plan to put the full rack in another room. The rack configurator options are basically endless but the price scales with your options and it gets out of control in a hurry if you aren't paying attention

[@cincymavshq5393]

Great video as always! Have you ever heard of Major Lutie Power rack? Saw it’s budget friendly with a lot of accessories with the power rack. Didn’t know if it was great quality or not. Looking to get a quality price friendly power rack this summer. Idk if you have ever reviewed it before I know it’s been out for a bit

[@MarkPMaguire]

Nice, Hopefully they listen to Coop! I love the idea of a stand alone functional trainer but the value for an Ares or Athena I feel is way better, especially after watching this review.

[@InsidiousRD]

Hey Coop, great content! I had pre-ordered this and it’s currently sitting in my garage (not yet assembled). Any additional tips on assembly to help streamline the process?

[@yayinternets]

I'm in Colorado and have almost all Rep gear. I think the reason this product is different than most of their stuff... I get the sense they didn't design this from scratch. Instead, they have a manufacturer just modify some existing thing that they make. Maybe even made in the same factory as the Lifetime one that it's based upon.

[@timwilliams92]

Looking forward to learning about the storage system, bud. Can’t wait to put it on my Life Fitness Dual Adjustable Pulley. Also, what shirt are you wearing in this vid? It’s sick!

[@viceamiralyamakaji5847]

Merci pour le test! 👍🏽

[@lancenava5840]

What's up coop , love your videos I would love to see you review the inspire SF3 thats sold at Costco. I know you reviewed the FT2I would like to see the Sf3.

[@andyharrison2424]

I like the dead space on my trainer as I have is slightly away from the wall and then have my sandbags stored under the crossmember

[@kznsky14]

I want to see you develop a new storage solution for it. Something like this.... That "Instructional Diagrams" need to go. Not for this audience. Replace that with wall control or pegboard so the user can define a storage arangement for handles, attachements that works for them. That lower set of "pegs" should be replaced by a flat shelf for dumbbells/kettlebells etc, and then a second one of those just off the floor. Add one of there standup benches to this and you have a whole gym that stores in a very small space, like the corner of a basement.

[@cp37373]

I've been waiting for this one! Edit: after the review I’m disappointed and might wait for the v3.

[@DaveSchneider7]

The standalone functional trainer form factor isn’t going to have a place in home gyms for much longer. The future will be an Athena/Ares style integrated trainer with Freemotion style arms. Bulletproof Fitness is working on one now, and after seeing what they accomplished with the Isolator, I think it’s really going to shake up the industry

[@TH-lo8mq]

Not so sure. These units are cheaper and more compact than doing a modular rack build.

[@m74d3]

Just a quick question - in your written review you say the front width is 68" but the REP website says it's 58". Was this just a mistake? I want to make sure I know the actual width before I buy. Thanks.

[@johnpeters2298]

Same question. 58" works. 68" doesn't. Big difference.

[@johnpeters2298]

I got a reply from REP. They confirmed the new front width is 58”. Direct quote “We can confirm that the front width of the FT-5000 2.0 is in fact 58" and not 68".” Btw the compact footprint for what you get and the relative quality of this unit is tough to beat. I’m 6’ and the extra height of this vs the FT3000 is much appreciated for pull-ups. I wish the assembly didn’t suck and it had a lower weight range for rehab. But all things considered this looks like a great option. I can fabricate my own pegboard for handles. I also don’t care that it comes with crappy handles. I’m going to buy the ones that work best for me any way.

[@johnpeters2298]

BTW I ended up buying this product. Installation and assembly was super easy - 3 hours once it was unpacked. It came with all the cables pre-installed. I can confirm the unit is 58" wide (Not 68"). Great product!

[@stevejohnson4321]

Coop - what kind of joggers are you wearing? Thanks!

[@peterodriguez2364]

Wow alot to digest but GR8 info... as for th pully trolly I'm not sure how hard it would be but could U remove and flip them and they may need to be switched right to left as well as the pullys themselves may need to be reassembled flipped.. anywhoo just 1 of many things.. thanks for this content.

[@tremerefury]

Nice "Bar Don't Lie" shirt

[@AyoSoma]

Glad I went with the 2k Inspire SF3 for my home gym

[@mj99875]

Just a suggestion, it might be better to put a 20 sec summary at the beginning of the final thoughts for people who are less interested in functional trainers than other gym gears - because such people will probably want a shorter version of the video than to look into it for 26 minutes.

[@mathieumilgram6798]

Would love to see you do a review of the Trak fitness Trackbar pro X and handles. They also make a rowing machine bar that's supposed to allow you to kinda row like you would with actual oars. edit : the trackbar pro X is the one that looks like a rail, which handles can laterally slide on.

[@aajohnsoutube]

On the cable crossovers, drop the pulleys about 6 inches and get closer to the machine.

[@keithking6951]

Brandon you ever review any of the French Fitness products? I'd like to see you review the French Fitness FFS Silver Dual Adjustable Pulley functional trainer.

[@realruddy7880]

I bought this unit last year, great unit, my only issue is the storage unit, couldn’t agree more with tge underwhelming storage capacity. I had no issues with tge setup, however, tge written instructions were pretty bad, went to YT, and it was a breeze, did it by myself. Overall I think it’s a great unit.

[@firstfloor5347]

one thing i like about this channel, they hit big companies hard to get their shit straight .. what i hate about it is that you give rogue a bit of a slack

[@CooklamuK]

I agree with you 100% regarding the new pulleys. I was expecting to be greeted with the same nice aluminum pulleys that were on the Athena when I put mine together. Instead I was greeted by pulleys that were similar to pop can quality, wafer thin, and what I can only describe as worbly when they rotate. If I knew this ahead of time, I honestly would have went with the GF nylon pulleys. I'm looking into upgrading the "upgraded" pulleys soon.

[@stephencronin304]

Great review. Considering how amazing Ares and Athena are, this is definitely a disappointment. A good weight stack weight and I’d buy this now even with the wonky metric measurements but just too short. Even as good as Ares and Athena are, ALL of their products are too short, they need someone over 6’3” to work on the design team.

[@gametight8282]

I'm really looking for a budget leg press machine for my home gym. Are vertical leg press machines any good and can do a video on the best budget leg press machines for home gym?

[@Rodzilagunz]

It almost looks like you could invert the trolley handles and put on the opposite post so the handle faces down. Then assemble the actual pulley part to the handles

[@CodyPexton1]

Review Leg Press/Hack Squat Combos!

[@bmstylee]

It would be nice but I don't see that as a garage gym friendly piece.

[@chrisbesu817]

All they have to do is add the weight stack and trolleys from the ARES and this would be perfect.

[@HaggardDouglass]

Nice review! I’ve never understood why people buy Rep functional trainers over Inspire and Bodycraft which seem to have much better finish for the price.

[@sadistic_bushmaster]

I want that Shirt COOP! 🔥

[@James-lo5ne]

I think a modular metal peg board system. Id love to store my CoC set spread out and monster bands.

[@carlcinardo2517]

Scathing review!

[@atillius]

What about the bowflex revolution? It can essentially do much of the same things.

[@09ROPSI]

We need an Arcadia review

[@ericromano5348]

Is it coming? Arcadia on the way to GGR headquarters?

[@NoFate247]

Rep's FT5000 def. one to beat, with their 2.0 improvements while keeping their price the same as 3 years ago.

[@Supersportsman319pb]

coop when are you gonna review the rogue ft-1? I need a coop review before I'm gonna shell out $6500, show us the the cadillac!

[@Ryan40272]

Scouring KZbin because I’m looking to buy one amongst many other things, the fact you said 4hr assembly has me turned off. If sides are already assembled why should I also have to weave the cable in through the pulleys???

[@MudPig6110]

What is he distance between the uprights with the pulleys? How does it compare to the Arcadia?

[@BreakingNVain]

I'd buy this tomorrow if it had better pulleys & trolley. Upgrade it, Rep!

[@WondererFree]

The new Arcadia has the updated pulley and trolley system. Praying Rep updates this soon and ill immediately buy

[@troydefond2307]

still prefer my xmark functional trainer! had their ft 5000 version 1. to short for my short 5'5" self and felt "cheap." xmark working flawlessly going on 3 yrs of constant use.

[@alexanderperales6230]

Need a review on the jacked up power rack pro functional trainer !!

[@dadsenses7201]

What are the width and depth dimensions? I’ve seen like 4 different numbers depending on the review/sit ranging from 58-72 inches wide.

[@Thunder029]

Seems like the negatives are forgivable. Once you get over the hurdle of assembly, you're left with a machine that really only has a couple of minor things that aren't ideal.

[@bucky7badger7]

Would love to see the force G6, much more expensive but more functional?

[@steverapos3904]

Time for functional trainers to get more innovative. I have seen a few innovative ones but this company called Atlas - models AL-3075 and AL-3101. As well, Inspire made a more affordable version of the FT2 called the SF3 with a built in Smith machine. These other ones are fine but don't really provide much more functionality as compared to cheaper models - maybe this Rep fitness one is a little wider than a cheaper model with a few more options for the chin up grips - doesn't seem to do anything else different from a basic unit.

[@codysoucy947]

Please tell me how many mm the holes on the stack are !? Thinking I can just get a plate load pin in there to give the stack more weight !? Also is there a bar we can connect the two pullies with together for even more weight ?! Help

[@ak-zw8jv]

Looked into the rep functional trainers and immediately wrote them off for the weird weight increments.

[@derekdunbar9968]

What happened to the Titan Nemesis? That was cool.

[@jckinney86]

Get RX’D makes a storage racks with functional trainers on the sides. Please review it, I can’t find any online.

[@jctai100]

Call outs are just that call outs, no harm done. It's what they do with this constructive criticism, maybe make a 2.5 version lol

[@AndriannaWilkinson]

Hey Coop why not review the Atlantis NM 200 that is one of the best

[@michael1980q]

Hello. Im 5"9 with I think normal length arms. Do you think I could get good enough Stretch for flys?'

[@kimjansson2338]

Have you ever tried the Eisenhorn gym? Reviewed it? 👍

[@ty2fly23]

Coop, we know you hate plate loaded functional trainers, but the market needs a good review of the Titan Fitness plate loaded functional trainer. There just isn’t a good one out there.

[@Staniii2360]

Still don’t get why Coop hasn’t hit 1 Mio. subscribers, especially during the pandemic.

[@elcoyote51]

Please start doing reviews on powertec equipment.

[@user-ce4pt6nn6l]

You compare this to the Ares quite a bit, but the Ares is almost double the price even in the 4 post configuration.

[@yashkak]

Xmark just came out with a new functional trainer last month. No reviews anywhere. Review time?! I’m debating between ft 5000 and that xmark due to its height.

[@mickb6602]

Do you make a decision yet? I am down to the same two machines.

[@d3rpn1nj47]

I want to see rep do a prime/freemotion style FT

[@jameshollingsworth3326]

What do you think of the French fitness fsr 90?