Rogue AM-2 Adjustable Monolift 2.0 Review: Rogue At Their Best!

The Rogue AM-2 Adjustable Monolift 2.0 is an example of Rogue Fitness at the peak of their game. Here's why...
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As far as I'm aware, Rogue Fitness was the first company to bring a pair of adjustable monolifts to market. There had been some DIY options and guys like Mech6 creating versions, but the originals were from Rogue. Since then, many have created their own models, and for good reason.
A monolift is bulky and overpriced for most home gyms, but rack-mounted adjustable monolifts bring a lower function-level version of the idea to a power rack.
After using nearly all of the adjustable monolifts on the market, those from Titan Fitness, Rep Fitness, and others as well as the original versions from Rogue, I can confidently say that the AM-2 Monolifts are the best on the market, price not c
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[@obiwanquixote8423]

As probably the only reviewer with multiple brands of racks, it'd be great if Coop would show more cross brand fitment. How well does this fit on a REP, Titan or Sorinex rack? Does it get too loose or too tight because some of those a metric? Any weirdness with Sorinex because their holes on the sides aren't off set? That kind of thing

[@GarageGymReviews]

Bryan that is a great content idea. I'll make sure the team hears that idea. I think those could be super informative videos. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@richt5986]

Absolutely 💯 I have a ethos rack so far all monster attachments have fit nicely

[@SmokinBuddha]

I would buy the Monolift 2.0 if it fits my Rep Fitness PR-5000 power rack.

[@richt5986]

@@SmokinBuddha if it's 3x3 with 1" holes it should work fine

[@SmokinBuddha]

@@richt5986 - Thank you!

[@JP-8924]

Coop! Watching your videos every morning gives me the motivation to lift after breakfast. Thanks for the content my man.

[@kinsersebastian1191]

Love that you pointed out having the key magnetized, I was literally thinking two minutes before that I’d stick a magnet on there to stick it on something out of the way when it’s not in use

[@bobbysimpson9247]

Thanks for the review Coop. Mine arrives tomorrow!

[@clb121781]

Rogue needs to start offering all of these options in either custom color choice or standard black. Enough with the red!

[@hitleractually8180]

Eight months after this comment, Rogue STILL only offers in red lol. I hate red, but it is what it is. I suppose I could paint the red, black.

[@brandonhoover2120]

I asked for this and you delivered. Good job Coop.

[@MarkNOTW]

Perfect timing. Just getting into power racks and home gyms and was wondering how these Monolifts work.

[@mariusjohansen702]

Gladf I didn't buy the monolift attachments yet, will wait for these to be available on rogue europe. If it takes ages I may just order the mutant metal monolift roller stuff. Those look great aswell.

[@OPSteel97]

Been using the 2.0 for a week now and love it! Being able to easily slide up/down the rack with one hand is key. Also can squat inside my rack with the arms easily. awesome engineering. Also want to give Rogue’s customer service a shout out. It is the best out there that I know (unlike Titan’s Which is an absolute joke).

[@Itsjusttim365]

Awesome review. This is definitely on my to get list.

[@airgordo4]

Just ordered the Mutant Metals version about a week ago.. but damn these look sick after seeing the review. I might have to get a pair and just deal with the pain of having both 😂.

[@warwickdennis4114]

Yes I would add this piece especially for decline work.

[@devin3863]

Coop! Great suggestions on improvement.

[@markbrandenburg]

I absolutely agree it was a missed opportunity that the design can’t do 1 inch increments. It would have been incredibly helpful when I was competing and when I train younger or smaller athletes.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Love the more compact design. I also like the way it secures to the rack using one pin. I have a REP rack (PR5000) and the older model of the Rogue monolift. While it is compatible with the REP rack, the lower pin hole doesn't align properly because REP uses metric measurements and Rogue uses freedom units. It's still usable but could be more secure. This new model is tempting me lol.

[@garrettorpin6584]

“Freedom Units” 🤣😂

[@euikong1084]

Thanks for great review!

[@OPSteel97]

Thanks Coop, just ordered mine.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Let us know what you think once you use them.- Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@Bottom3Percenter]

I have the previous gen monolifts on the westside bench rack, the vertical stack height is very limiting. To the point that I’ve considered purchasing additional taller uprights. These seem to much more compact vertically. Will purchase these just for that reason alone.

[@fencingrocks3]

Great review as always Coop! I disliked the dark lighting in the video though. Too dark to appreciate the fit and finish that you keep talking about.

[@amunra4256]

Yeah, the dark lighting was a bad decision. Looks cool, but not good for a review video

[@Kanehdavies]

You should do an updated garage gym tour now that you’re moving everything around

[@jpereztomasa]

Thank you for reviewing this been waiting so I can decide on it …..

[@GarageGymReviews]

After the video, what are you thinking? Just curious.- Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@jpereztomasa]

@@GarageGymReviews I like the small footprint and just looks better overall, will be purchasing. Now.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yeah the smaller footprint is what sells me on them as well.-Mike

[@mantequillas1278]

As a rogue monster owner, I have updated my wish list to this version of the monolift.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Definitely a great addition to Monster Rack. -Mike. GGR Community Manager

[@carloslaboy4279]

It's only a matter of time before Brandon Campbell suggests the monolift with rollers

[@markf3494]

Great review but I'm sorry, the half moon hole idea is not as robust as putting a second hole 3 inches below the upper hole. Since the hole spacing on the upright is 2 inches, having the second hole at 3 inches would allow you to alternate the pin between the upper and lower holes, giving the 1 inch movement with a lot of steel between the two holes.

[@willwilliams5023]

Im all about saving space! Ill def buy these eventually. Ill use them only for squats on the inside of my rack so them being lighter and easier to move doesnt matter to me. Ill just have them in the same spot. I bench on the outside of my RM4 and also have short lever arms on the inside of my rack.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yeah they are way more convenient to move around when needed. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

My only problem with Monolift attachments is that you have to take off when you do thinks like standing press. Curious if you could pull that off with these and the smaller design?

[@kythibea]

Love these, wish they'd fit my 3.5" rack

[@cameronbatko]

Didn’t buy them in the past bc they were super big and the swaying that occurred when trying to get tight for a 1RM. Now that they have a way to limit travel and are more compact will have to give them a second look.

[@drjay7465]

They could also accomplish the same 1 inch rack placement offset from the existing hole by placing another hole 3 inches below it. That would have less of an impact on the strength / capacity than making a combo hole and still allow for 1 inch increments.

[@josephmhines]

@GarageGymReviews any plans to review the Mutant Metal Snap Back Roller J cups?

[@travistubbs2182]

@coop, I want one of these but for a Hammer Strength style rack... You know, the ones that have the holes that go from the front then out the sides? Is there anything like this out there?

[@SultanXtreme]

Comparing to previous models (including REP version). Does the monolith hang further away from the rack or about the same? Brandon mentioned in a previous review that previous models leave little room for bar path.

[@PBlaik]

Will they's work on the Rogue Monster LT-1 50 Trolly Arms? I'm sure they fit, but functionally would they work well? I cannot put my Trolly Arms on the outer uprights of my RM-4 rack, as it would interfere with my Slinger/Slinger bench set up.

[@fatalfacial]

Definitely the choice I would make

[@kylerwoods4350]

Why not use a spring to pull in the lower portion? That would make it lighter, more compact and cheaper without sacrificing functionality.

[@richt5986]

It came today. It fits awesome on a ethos power rack. Just incase if anyone was wondering

[@totaltrumpet]

I have a 70inch squat stand and idk if it'll fit for me to use it for squats because I'm using a higher setting for squats

[@NoFate247]

Very curious what these weigh and if they'd fit on Rep or Titan Fitness racks.

[@binyamj]

I really hate how far out my monolifts stick out, and (like you said) moving them is a pain. It’s great that they fixed those issues. I paid in the $325 for the current monster monolifts. This isn’t too bad of a price jump for what you get. But after taxes and shipping, it’s $500+. I’ll deal with the current ones for a while longer.

[@superdrew8564]

its 500$ before taxes and shipping in Canada....

[@carps_gym]

They have a monster light version now. It has the multiple holes

[@conqueringbarbell2101]

Edge Fitness came out with the first Monolift attachment, they just didn't have the UHMW on them

[@NotoriousRKB]

I just bought the monster lite version of the non am-2. I wish I would have waited a little longer to get this thing

[@kevinybarzabal2720]

Anyone know if this would be a good fit for my duffalo bar tired of it swinging

[@futbol1972]

Iam droping in rhino into a 30" rack. People tell me I will be ok inclining outside the 30" rack but it will be close. I think this will help or just get the pro ironmaster bench which slides under rhino platform🤔🤔 I also like my jcups with rollers

[@pedrog5846]

Well it work on the SML-2 90" Monster Lite Stand?

[@_purge9488]

10:50 “if you’re getting these, you’re gonna be paying for them” - Coop 2021

[@NittoNba44]

"if you sit, you are no longer standing"

[@markhalstead2386]

The Monster Lite version is similar in price at $390 and weighs the same at 51 pounds for a pair. I think it is same piece as the monster version, except for the upright bracket that is set up for 5/8".

[@GarageGymReviews]

Yeah, we shot this before Rogue launched the ML version.

[@NittoNba44]

99% of the attachments are identical in every way except the pin size. And they're usually at least $100 more for monster series even though you only get an extra $0.50 in materials

[@CodyPexton1]

@@GarageGymReviews Looks like the ML version has multiple holes on the bracket like your suggestion!

[@GavinBrown]

@@CodyPexton1 Nice spot. Wondered how they would work on the ML series with 6" holes on the side. Now I know.

[@Nolannn3434]

Would this fit on prx pro rack? :)

[@chrisg828]

Hey COOP, have you ever used a fitbench??

[@bench175]

So does it work as proposed? You didn't really show it in use.

[@mikealessi7006]

Over at Mac Strength Co reviews he points out that the jcup part sticks out too far and you can still hit it during a squat coming up so he uses it just for bench which works great. He was told the solution is to step back a bit but that defeats the purpose of having monilifts. Not sure if I want to buy at this time.

[@tonykarannn]

can we use the monster lite version on pr 4000 rack ?

[@NickSiekierski]

I just want the updated P-40 Warhawk monolifts from Rep gracing my rack.

[@zacherymassey6352]

I wish you would have compared clearance of each model.

[@GavinBrown]

Sweet design. Slightly confused about Monster Lite version though. All the ML racks I've seen have 6" hole spacing on the sides. So adjustments aren't really possible? Not sure what rack Rogue have used on their website...?

[@NittoNba44]

Good point, pretty much every brands 2nd tier, 5/8" rack is in the 6" side config. That would significantly limit your options

[@baborikinm]

No rolling j caps. And you didn't even mention it. The whole idea of that thing is to work with heavy weights. So how will you center the barbell?

[@doobs4983]

rogue sneaked in a new pad option for the adjustable bench. interested to see a review on that

[@GarageGymReviews]

That new pad feels sweet. I cannot wait to use it and hear Coop's take on it. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@bigx5murf]

Please review the mutant metals monolifts

[@futbol1972]

Iam debating between this and the ghost jcup rollers

[@TrenbologneSandwich]

Ideally it would have the bar in the middle of the rack, I would still have to walk it out with these

[@26260676]

Does this fit on rep PR 4000?

[@josefernandez3386]

With a little ingenuity they probably could be used as makeshift spotter arms as well.

[@markusmayer1]

damn bought the old model a few months back... love you improvement suggestions. not available in Europe yet anyway XD

[@GarageGymReviews]

I still used the old model as well and have no issues with them. These new ones look sweet and take up less space. I'm going to upgrade to them eventually.How do you like the model you have? -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@markusmayer1]

@@GarageGymReviews I like it very much, I just think I would like the new ones a tad better :D. I find them a bit clunky when mounting them. However I bought them during a time where I had troubles in my elbow during the unracking on bench press (and the rest of the movement as well). And with the monolifts that went a way within a few weeks without any other treatment. So they did their job perfectly well.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Same love them cause of elbow issues myself. -Mike

[@Somtric]

Can you PLEASE review the EZ-Bar and Straight bar for the Powerblocks Coop.. please!

[@GarageGymReviews]

We have these on the list of wanted review items. They look sweet. Have you tried them?-Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@Somtric]

@@GarageGymReviews I have not, which is why I really want you guys to review them, as I could worry about how well it's balanced (e.g. when doing curls and skull-crushers/french-press) & also how well it takes the max weight of 2 Powerblocks. I might get them, as it does seem like the best option for adjustable Barbell & Ez-Bars out there, as the Bowflex 2080 has so many issues & flaws and the MX80 seems ok, but only goes up to 36 kg. and also have a weird EZ-bar etc. Please do make this review happen sooner, rather than later. Much love

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

Can the red be powdercoated?

[@3013jf]

I've just realize that you are the same Coop from the TSP investment channel. So it's all about savings!!!

[@Ringleader3rik]

So, does this fit on a PR5000? I know the holes are slightly smaller.

[@hitleractually8180]

The holes aren't smaller....the dimensions of the uprights are slightly smaller than 3x3. I Have a PR4000 and all my attachments are Rogue. They fit on the REP uprights just fine. Even snug, in most cases.

[@Ringleader3rik]

@@hitleractually8180 that's right. And thanks for letting me know.

[@andrewshirley41]

I wish they made stuff thats universally usable with different brands and diffrent racks

[@Xplora213]

There is no money in racks. There is money in attachments. But they already carry 2-3 versions of everything now, going to 10-12 would be crazy.

[@NittoNba44]

If you have a Chinese rack, that gives you the most brand compatability. They're a couple millimeters smaller so the American attachments line up also

[@richt5986]

Just ordered a set. Thanks

[@GarageGymReviews]

I think you'll enjoy them, they look great too. I have the old version will look to upgrade soon.-Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@richt5986]

@@GarageGymReviews they just look awesome

[@richt5986]

@@GarageGymReviews can you guys do a review on the ethos power rack? Would love to see that

[@richt5986]

@@GarageGymReviews it came today and it fits the ethos power rack

[@nealaldous9037]

Can u use this on rep 5000?

[@David-dw2iq]

Maybe I’m an idiot. But I wasn’t exactly sure what it was when he showed it. Woulda been cool to see it in use for bench squat etc… only even seen those large overhanging ones. For example, do those overhanging things stick out too far for squats? Do you hit them on the top? Kinda looks like you would

[@jimdango123456]

It allows you to squat without walking it out. You can bench without a lift off. Once you use a monolift you will never want to use j cups again. Once you lift the bar they fall away so you wont hit them when lifting. Then you just lean forward to re rack it.

[@carps_gym]

Mine just came yesterday. Your gonna need a very large Allen wrench to tighten bolts down

[@TheZX11]

Mine came with allen wrenches in the bolt bag. One for each of the two bolt sizes.

[@carps_gym]

@@TheZX11 mine did not, but my kabuki rogue Kadillac bar didn’t come with bolts either so…..🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Mcglocklingirls]

Love the review but the lighting here is a bit too artsy - can't see some of the details ;)

[@BruhSayWhat]

Are you pre-ordering the Griffin Fitness monolifts that are spring loaded to review? I ordered it myself today.

[@GarageGymReviews]

We saw those, they look pretty sweet. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@rambojohn7118]

Can they be used on the SML-1 70 inch rack ?

[@Daddyiscool450]

The light version just came out: AML-2 ADJUSTABLE MONOLIFT 2.0 - MONSTER LITE this one works. I'm getting it for my sml-2, I cant wait.

[@r1ashad]

2 mins in, and wondering will the Rogue AM-2 fit in a Sorinex rack?

[@r1ashad]

I love rogue; however at 103" ceiling height, I can't fit a Rogue lat pulldown or cable cross uprights.

[@IBIScnc]

I think the weight savings is a moot point. With the Rogue, you have to one hand the monolift since you have to hold the pin in your other hand. With the Rep, you can use both hands to hold and maneuver the it since it is more of a standard jcup interface. So 26lbs in one hand, vs 36lbs in two hands.

[@Xplora213]

It’s a massive pain in an R-3 to manoeuvre each arm even with two arms for squats. You have to hold them quite high, it’s basically impossible for the average lady to do it because your arms have zero mechanical advantage above your head height and stretching out. Sliding up and down like the 50 Cal trolley is much much less fiddling as well, rotating the arm for the security pin is the real challenge.

[@johnf419]

It kind of is but being one hand actually makes is a lot easier to maneuver. Rogues original one and rep are essentially the same. It’s actually extremely annoying to adjust them with 2 hands

[@Xplora213]

@@johnf419 I bought adjustable but I never move mine, EVER, because it’s just too hard. Basic J cups fit real easy for bench or even squatting on the other side of the rack so why bother?

[@johnf419]

@@Xplora213 I love it for benching so to me it’s worth the hassle but I have to move it for all my pressing or remove it while squatting in the other j hooks

[@collinsmith1345]

Any GGR video Coop: “MAGNETS”

[@joecowan3719]

But, Mutant Metals putting roller J cups on their compact monolifts takes care of the issue of centering a fully knurled bar like a squat bar, which if you are going heavy enough to need monolifts, not just want them. Version 4?

[@bmstylee]

Unless you are competing in a federation that uses a monolift it seems a bit unneeded.

[@Xplora213]

Haven’t noticed centring being an issue even with heavy bands and wonky shoulders. You have to rerack the bar yourself with these, unlike a true monolift, so you can adjust the position on the way in. Maybe I’ll change my mind on this but it hasn’t seemed like an issue to me and it’s a potential issue for me given imbalances.

[@markgriffin5288]

Hey coop, you weigh alot of equipment. What is the scale you use. Thanks

[@GarageGymReviews]

Smart Weigh Scale from Amazon.-Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@tannerconley44]

Do they have any that fit 2x3"?

[@Xplora213]

You could buy some UHMW to make spacers for the ML version? It might be expensive but cheaper than a new rack 😉 it’s quite a low tech solution but should be perfect. Just make sure you use strong glue.

[@jdubs19]

If i didnt already own the old monolifts i would for sure pick these up, not sure its worth the upgrade price tho

[@GarageGymReviews]

I feel you there, I will eventually upgrade but my old ones work for now.-Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

Is the clearance good enough for squats without stepping back now ?

[@chrystalll1011]

If it is, this would make the price absolutely worth it. I use mono attachments for squats, but I still have to walk them out a step or two, and it kind of defeats the purpose.

[@portastsic]

Second this question. That is the main -and I think Coop’s- main criticism of these attachments.

[@Bottom3Percenter]

On the previous gen, it’s kinda tight with no walk out. I don’t see a lot of difference in swing distance between the the two. Ultimately I put mine on my bench as it seems more helpful there. However with previous gen the vertical stack height is limiting on the westside monster bench rack which these address.

[@Magnus-pm7ic]

@@Bottom3Percenter Looks like other reviewers came and apparently the clearance is worst than the original. It is kind of shame coop didn't address this. I don't want to say he is rogue shill but it is what it is.

[@emailjosho]

Please review the iron master pro bench😎

[@GarageGymReviews]

Shot and being edited as I type... Just for you :)

[@emailjosho]

@@GarageGymReviews You are the best! Seriously though keep doing what you’re doing. Every time you drop a video I geek out a little inside

[@senorbautista6143]

Basement Brandon is late to the comments🧐

[@Xplora213]

Let’s go Brandon 😉

[@backpulse]

Of course I ordered V1 two weeks before V2 was released.....

[@Drewsvideos]

The am-2 is by fair the best monolift and rogue knocked it out of the park. Love mine. Coop plz check out my home gym ….

[@Xplora213]

Still noisy as hell? My Rogue monolift 1.0 makes a Big Bang, if you need to stay quiet in an apartment it’s really loud, for the price there should be some rubber to soften the noise. Rerack doesn’t have to be noisy!!

[@Hakuuchiha07]

Would that fit a rep5000

[@bmstylee]

It might be a bit wobbly on it. Their uprights are slightly smaller than the Rogue 3x3.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Oh yeah... Can't wait till Titan copies this so I don't have to shell out the full amount

[@SimonLi]

Wish I can trade in the old rogue ones lol

[@GarageGymReviews]

I thought the same thing when Coop got these in. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@blakedillard7203]

Instead of a half moon hole you could have a full hole 3 inches below or above

[@mplussant]

…BRILLIANT !…

[@maximusprimus827]

I’m still waiting for the more compact spring loaded version

[@GarageGymReviews]

That would be a big advantage, I like the way you think. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

[@portastsic]

@@GarageGymReviews does this version provide more clearance for squats that the older versions? That was Coop’s main critique, I believe.

[@adam_bbing]

I feel like that thing will break over time of 500-700 lb squats and racking.

[@stephennolan219]

I wanna care about anything as much as Coop cares about stickers & laser cut logos.

[@jaec4342]

I would not buy this if I do not have a Monster series rack. The new monolifts uses the holes on the side of the uprights and those are very far and few. Look for the old version instead if you do not have a Monster series rack.

[@vicenteochoa6498]

I’ll never own these but I was honestly expecting $500 minimum. Rep fitness sells theirs for $309 so why not spend the 80-90 extra for a better product

[@ThatWasRage]

Shipping can make that much more expensive depending on location.

[@vicenteochoa6498]

@@ThatWasRage looks like it’s about $40 to California. So I guess it comes out to about $130 more expensive than rep.

[@NittoNba44]

@@vicenteochoa6498 at the rate they've been going, they will both come out with new versions every six months, constantly making their latest models obsolete

[@brandonlaprade]

mutant metals review bra lets do it

[@daryoes]

Dark background makenitbhard to see things clearly