ROGUE RHINO BELT SQUAT UNBOXING AND REVIEW // belt squat exercises, belt squat review

[@mattcasale3696]

My belt squat just shipped today. I’m glad to see I’m not the only crazy person who is putting a belt squat in their home gym!

[@mattcasale3696]

@@CJMcFarland my man! Directions are people not willing to experiment! Thank you for the offer. I hope to get it soon!

[@fitzy28101]

I got the squatnaxmd, but i just used the rhino yesterday at a gym and like the rhino better.

[@mattcasale3696]

@@fitzy28101 the rhino was the first belt squat I’ve ever used. A bit of a learning curve for me with the positioning but I love it. I’m sure the squat max will treat you well!

[@fitzy28101]

@@CJMcFarland versatility would be the number one thing. Don't get me wrong the squatmax is great for squatting.

[@fitzy28101]

@@mattcasale3696 i have the squatmax in my garage, just got a membership to a gym that has a rhino so now i can use both.

[@MACStrengthPerformance]

That intro and ending was sick!

[@ryanabernathy4144]

DUDE!!! What you said about bolting it to the floor is EXACTLY what was holding me back. Will be ordering it this afternoon. AWESOME REVIEW!!!!!!!

[@CJMcFarland]

Haha that's great to hear. Sorry I'm so late on the reply. I'm assuming it's already come in and you've used it a few times by now? What do you think so far?

[@jjporter8880]

1st Love the video super informative and helpful! 2nd where did u get that sick ONNIT banner?

[@CJMcFarland]

Absolutely, I appreciate the support! and LOL, I was the head strength coach for Onnit for many years. This banner was used at our booth at several conferences and I was fortunate to keep it once we switched it out.

[@dedricweston9165]

Just found this page.....and I'm already a fan!!!! 💪🏾

[@CJMcFarland]

I appreciate that Dedric! Let me know if you have any training questions or topics you'd like to see covered

[@malcolmjelani3588]

This was a good review. I live in a townhouse and I cannot drill into the floor. I’ve seen quite a few ppl use this machine without bolting it down.

[@timsmith3710]

Phenomenal review. Rogue should use this. Just ordered it and the belt after watching. Will be coming back when assembling. Great job!

[@timsmith3710]

@@CJMcFarland just a lever one which isn't really a comparison. I'm excited. Also the exercise index was helpful. Thanks again.

[@ilovemysleep]

Fantastic review, I was kinda hoping you’d change my mind (joke). Probably going to order today. I’m especially happy you talked about not bolting it, idk that my husband would be thrilled with drilling into our concrete. I’m not even telling him I’m ordering, my money anyway lol

[@JC-ns9dg]

Hey man, love your channel. Can you do a garage gym tour? I would love to see some of those pieces! Thanks.

[@claynewman2265]

Thank you this was the best review I've seen.

[@brigade31athletics94]

Very good review but you should have use one Rachet. One of the key that Rogue sent will be on the screw and the rachet on the bolt.

[@P3ak930]

Just bought it! Waiting on it now. 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@P3ak930]

@@CJMcFarland will be back here once she arrives!

[@edward8009]

Thinking of ordering one of these! What did you do with the skid, did UPS take it?

[@Weopnduck]

Great review especially comparing the spud inc vs rogue belts.

[@overachievetv38]

The belt rogue "borrowed" from Squatmax.

[@meisdetermined]

At the end of the video what strap was that you were using for the tricep push down? Appreciate the review. Seems like a very versatile machine. Also easier to load than the Squatmax.

[@CJMcFarland]

It's the spud inc ab strap. I really enjoy using it for triceps instead of a rope because it's more comfortable and you can flare the hands out a little more.

[@brigade31athletics94]

Outstanding review. I will order one next month. .

[@brigade31athletics94]

@@CJMcFarland Thank you.

[@brigade31athletics94]

@@CJMcFarland I receive my Rhino belt squat. I am pretty handy and I put it together easily. Actually I bought it want to modify it also. ( will explain later ) like I did with my RM390F what I want to talk about today is how strong you are. I did not realize that. I saw you lifting the main pulley post to take it to your garage. I could not even move it. I had to fabricate a kart with 3/4 inch plywood and some wheels that I had to bring it inside since I did not want to drag it. In any case. Perhaps one day I will be at your level. Keep it up. 😊

[@mfeezy8797]

Just got mine today!! I’m pretty handy, but I’m curious as to how long it’s gonna take and if I need help. Also, UPS did the same thing to my road!! 😂😂😂😂. We used a dolly on the backside in addition to the pallet jack so it wouldn’t scrape my driveway.

[@jno70t5]

Impressive you can fit that in the garage with that cage and back attack in there too. Gives me hope for my garage! How tall is it built and how tall is your ceiling? Any issue with garage door clearance?

[@adrianlee2780]

Great Review! Do you know the max loading capacity of the Rhino?

[@davidcastellanos2492]

Thank you for the review

[@jfra4]

I was lucky enough to get a SquatMax MD at just under $1000 on Rogue's site. Better muscle activation than Rhino and the closest to an actual squat, per multiple tests. It's since been discontinued there and is now being sold elsewhere for damn near the same price as the Rhino because of some unnecessary upgrades. I'd go Rhino if there's anyone out there that doesn't plan on moving around.

[@overachievetv38]

Curious if you have looked at the studies as you mentioned where it shows the rhino does not work the posterior chain even close to a barbell squat, and is hard on people's knees, why would you consider moving to a inferior design now?

[@jfra4]

@@overachievetv38 To be clear, I won't be selling/trading my Squatmax anytime soon. With that being said, there's top vs side load, height of platform vs overall footprint, and limited vs unlimited platform (narrow/wide foot position). For some these aren't real issues and others the determining factor of which they will buy, regardless of the proven tests. I'm a fan of Squatmax and I'd love to see Brian make a killing with it. But why not a stripped down (Rogue version) make a comeback so people can afford it or don't want/need the extras? Just my opinion and not worth much lol.

[@futbol1972]

I already own a titan selectorized lat pull down, a selectorized funcional trainer and foldable titan rack also a stray dog goat with all the attachments.. Do you prefer the squat max over the rogue rhino? I was about to buy squat max but they don't have any financing as with the rhino I can pay $1000 and the rest in 6 payments without any interest. I kindda like the squat max better because it's smaller than rhino and cheaper. However, it looks quite large compared to squat max??

[@Cappymoode]

This took me three hours to assemble 🤦🏻. One Hour 39 minutes is impressive 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Cappymoode]

@@CJMcFarland re: assembly time I'll say in my defense, a few holes weren't aligned for their screws so I had to drill new holes, etc. and I ain't exactly handy so had to figure out how to macgyver that stuff. But so far the thing is great! I got the standalone but ended up dropping it into my rack instead. Also I hooked up an archon pulley to a pull up bar and it's a legit plate loaded lat pull too, really pleased with the versatility. and the belt is great like you said!

[@tunas707]

How long did yours take to come in after placing the order? I just ordered mine and this review just made me much more anxious to get it! lol

[@georget3790]

Thanks for this video. I just got my Rhino and I'm putting it together. The directions are atrociously small. You literally need a magnifying glass to read it.

[@CJMcFarland]

LOL! yes, most directions on lifting equipment are pretty bad. Glad I can help! How do you like it so far?

[@VictorPalmieri]

Thanks for the solid review! Any issues with the cable fraying when doing seated low rows / back rows? I’ve heard some people having trouble with this due to the cable rubbing against the platform or ball?

[@VictorPalmieri]

@@CJMcFarland What kind of alterations did you make?

[@futbol1972]

It's crazy all the exercises you can do with the rhino it's a great machine. It's great at belt squats that's for sure. However, I dont know if I will buy it just for squats🙄 About the other exercises you can do on rhino I can do them on my lat pull down or FT, curls, lat pull downs, cable curls, low rows l, let curls etc. However, something ideally like about rhino is that i can turn it into a reverse hyper... I do have 2 buldging disk in lower back and love doing belt squats and reverse hyper should help my lower back too🙂 I iam buying rep pr4000 with ares.withing a month. I know as far as doing belt squats u can't beat the rhino OR squat max, however I believe I can mimic belt squats with a DYI belt squat system or with one of thoese leverage arm belt squats. I like the sorinex squat j squat. I know the angle it's a little different with leverage arm tha when squating with belt squats but for the price difference I think it's worth the shot?? I still like the rhino though. LOL Iam trying to convince my self not to buy it. Lol

[@CJMcFarland]

LOL! I think all garage gym owners have this issue. I've seen a couple of people rig up a reverse hyper movement to the rhino but personally that isn't going to feel as smooth as an actual reverse hyper as the cable angle is going to be different than if the weight was on a pendulum. If you wanted to save a little I would say go with a cheaper belt squat like Titan Fitness. Do you already have jammer arms on your rack? If not, the sorinex J Squat might actually be pricey because you'll need to by the arm which will come out to over 1k. If you went the cheaper route with the titan fitness belt squat. You could also have enough left over to get the westside scout hyper from rogue.

[@futbol1972]

@@CJMcFarlandyea I think I made my dedicion🙄 instead of getting ares i will probably get the rp4000 with weigjt stack lat pull down attachment and a separate FT plus a scout hyper from rogue and will hold off on belt squat.

[@futbol1972]

@@CJMcFarland also wjats the differwnce between a rogue 36" strip leverage arm and the fitness belt squat?? They both are leverage and probably pull u a little forward while squatting do to angle of leverage arm

[@futbol1972]

​@@CJMcFarland how u doing bro. Still deciding now between squat max and rhino. Have u tried squat max md and do u prefer rhino? I have a bad knee and 2 low back bulding disk so i was wondering which one will be better as far as putting less pressure on knee? I like rhino but i dont think i will use it for anything else than squats/leg work and maybe for plate storage. I like squat max since its smaller and a little cheaper and i can do rows, hip thrust and other things however i need the pad. I think i will get the pad just for the hip thrust and seal rows even though i already have the goat. It looks like the squat max works very good for hip thrust, however i dont think goat works that good for hip thrust. Ive heard if i get some weigjts with grips or soacers its much easier on squat max. Also if i mout the plates right next to squat max to make loafint easier?

[@futbol1972]

Nice iam putting mine together and the big piece with pegs does not like up with the two holes in back of platform😢 the big piece has to rest on floor once is attach to the back of platform with the 2 screws correct? I don't have to lift it up to line it up with holes.

[@chrisa8203]

I open the instructions, and it says drop in version. Did you get these instructions too for your stand alone version? Making me think they sent me the wrong version since I ordered the stand alone.

[@wichoswld]

Great Review. I want to buy this but am concerned about the size. How much room did you leave yourself from the trolly to the garage door, and do you load your plates from the platform? I plan on placing mine with the trolley as close to the wall as possible.

[@wichoswld]

@@CJMcFarland Thank you so much for that information. This is extremely helpful in making my decision....I'm going to buy it! Again, thanks for taking the time it's greatly appreciated.

[@collinsmith1345]

Great review! How long did it take to get once you placed your order?

[@collinsmith1345]

@@CJMcFarland nice! I placed my order last week, hopefully it doesn’t take quite as long to get here. Thanks for the reply, you still liking the belt squat?

[@ketchupallen1]

Are rack pulls good for hypertrophy?

[@CJMcFarland]

Yes you can definitely use them for hypertrophy. Just be sure that your're locked in on the movement because it would be easier to get injured while under fatigue

[@CapUnlimited]

Hello I just received my belt squat today but it came with the instructions for the drop in version are the instructions the same for both

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

How did you adjust the cable right

[@Xodiac74]

I’m on the fence between Sorinex free standing J-squat and the Rogue Rhino...🧐

[@Xodiac74]

Verdict: Just pulled the trigger on the Rhino Drop-in...this video article definitely helped brother...appreciate your previous response...🤘

[@Xodiac74]

@@CJMcFarland Update: Lovin my Rhino !🦏 And, I’m an amputee…game changer!

[@richt5986]

You need a bigger garage so you can get more cool stuff

[@CJMcFarland]

Lol, I'll try to convince my wife to let me buy some more equipment in 2022!

[@hjwong87]

For the rack mounted rhino, would one still be able to do bench press on the outside of the rack?

[@hjwong87]

@@CJMcFarland thanks CJ. My plan is to use the rack as a half rack for benching in the outside, belt squat in the inside. In your opinion, could regular squats be done inside?

[@malcolmjelani3588]

I ordered one and for what it cost the customer service was horrible with rogue. I ordered one 2 months ago and I didn’t hear anything until I left a bad review and threatened to cancel my order. So far, bad experience.

[@ilovemysleep]

Supply and demand is brutal with any equipment, I think it’s to be expected. I’m thinking of ordering and I don’t think a two month wait is unusual

[@malcolmjelani3588]

@@ilovemysleep I agree, however I did expect MORE COMMUNICATION from rogue. You’ll see this is a common complaint.

[@A_Family_Mann_TCG]

How do you think this compares to the squatmaxMD ?? The pulley system comes from below similar to squatmax right ?

[@CJMcFarland]

I personally have not used the squat max md, so just keep that in mind. It is the same in terms of where the resistance comes from, but I'm not exactly sure the ease of movement, like if the rod will move with your body as easily as the rogue one would. It also is not as versatile in exercise selection as the rhino can double up as a low cable machine. Obviously you should be able to do some bent over rows etc, but your limited in other movements. The footprint is so much smaller and it is significantly lighter though, which is something that I wish was possible with the rhino because it really is a hefty piece of equipment.

[@A_Family_Mann_TCG]

@@CJMcFarland okay, do you still have it ? If So, this would be going on your second year with it. You should make a video with your opinion now after having it for this long.. I’m interested in getting the drop in but wondering if the stand alone is worth it since it’s easier to sell if i don’t end up enjoying it for the space it takes up

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

Did the ups call before they arrive to your house ?

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

@@CJMcFarland just got it i mounted it to my rack it’s very solid I use your exercise Index for my workout thank you it really help a lot

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

Have you ever tried wenning strengh belt squat ?

[@user-fj2or3xp2c]

@@CJMcFarland with this testimonial I'm more than convince that I did a good purchase today . thank you

[@CraigCastanet]

CJ, Rogue told me that I have to bolt the base into the floor. Is that true?

[@CraigCastanet]

@@CJMcFarland great. thanks for the reply. i was hoping that might be the case. do you think Rogue's is the best unit?

[@CraigCastanet]

@@CJMcFarland thanks. you're a life-saver. best, craig. by the way, I'm in Atlanta. where are you?

[@jamesallen6881]

Way to much jumping around bro, wish you went step by step

[@CJMcFarland]

Sorry about that brotha! I'll definitely do a better job of walking yall through my next big piece that I put together

[@andrewskratt9552]

one diarrhea fart and that contraption will crumble