SML-1 Rogue 70 Monster Lite Squat Stand Review [2020!]

[@ChrisPinedo]

Get the Rogue SML-1 Monster Lite Squat Stand here: www.leanwithstyle.com/sml-1 ! Have any questions? Leave them down below!

[@futbol1972]

Right now I have a titan x-2 full rack. The foot prit is smaller than the sml1 squat rack ..i really like my x2 but can't open garage door because rack is too tall, thats what I'm getting rid of it and getting something else that saves space and not as bulky as full rack. I have a 3 car garage so I have the space for full rack but I like my space:) Like mentioned before the sml 1 squat rack has a larger foot print tha. My x-2 rack but I like the open concept instead of lifting in a cage. Do you thing i will be saving any space with squat rack compare to my x2 full rack? I know the titan x-2 footprint is larger howver the sml1 squat stand probably makes it look like I have more space than full rack do to having only 2 uprights instead of 4???

[@martineric6894]

a tip: you can watch series at flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.

[@desmondfox4602]

@Martin Eric definitely, have been using flixzone for since december myself :)

[@dougerber]

would i be able o attach a rogue pullup bar to this? (i realize i would have to tuck my legs while doing pullups but it seems like the only option.)

[@Donesan707]

6:29 You’re not stupid. You did used the safety, that’s SMART!!!! (Also you’re doing the review which means you didn’t die) Great job!

[@ChrisPinedo]

Haha I guess you're right :D

[@zolitompa]

Very detailed and useful information! Thanks for sharing, bro! I really needed this video!

[@haridas1470]

finally found an honest review for monster lite squat stand. Good job brother I liked your views about the product. Nice one. This video will help me to consider if I should buy it now. Thanks.

[@nikkujain721]

Did you notice it rocking much? Just assembled mine and it feels rocky even when racking just the bar. Verticals move side to side too. Solid review man 👏🏽

[@ChrisPinedo]

Mine did rock a bit because it's not bolted down to the ground. Not really when racking just the bar. You might be really throwing it into the rack lol. BUT, to stop it from rocking, I actually put it up against the wall as I show in this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nUeWykls6Xers

[@j.r.6670]

Probably saved my life because I’m stupid 😭😭😭

[@ChrisPinedo]

HAHA, that why I made the video. I always try to make videos that I would want/wish I had before buying something pretty expensive :D

[@UttRConcrete]

What barbell do you use for bench and squats?

[@peter.gorski]

Thanks for the review. Just ordered mine and looking forward to using it

[@ChrisPinedo]

Awesome to hear!

[@StollNoel]

Hey Chris, I'm in my 60's and looking to get into lifting. A basic weight stand strictly for squats, deadlifts, bench press, & overhead press is what I want. Rogue's site has both the S-1 and SML-1 stands; is there any advantage choosing one of these stands over the other? Also, I'm wondering if I should wait for November deals to get best bang for buck. I own 200 lbs of weights and a 7/8" diameter barbell so I don't need 5 items. As of now, I'd only need the stand, spotter arms, & bench. What do you think? Thanks!

[@UnknownUser-fg3fs]

Do you think you can do rack pulls off the safeties ? How much weight are they raged for ?

[@rajmukherjee535]

Wonderful video you explain beautifully and in detail review about Rogue SML-1. thank you for this amazing video.

[@Shortskeez]

I’m curious has anyone actually put the plate storage posts on this one? And if so did it work out alright? Rogue says it’s not recommended on this, but I was wondering if it’d be alright for holding plates totaling say under 100-150 pounds

[@Kyle06531]

Will the spotter arms hold up through rack pulls?

[@TravisHLe]

Probably, might damage your bar or spotter arms if they dont have the plastic. Thats why im debating on getting a power rack and getting safety straps

[@masonmennell8514]

Yes definitely I've dropped over 500 lbs on them

[@quantumdecoherence1289]

nice, concise review. waiting for this to be delivered, be about a month and I got the safeties since I'm solo. thanks

[@ChrisPinedo]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@Evanmonster1]

I was originally going to buy the Elitefts standard 2x2 power rack, which looks great. But for the money, the Rogue SML-1 looks like the way to go. I think around the time black friday rolls around, I'll be looking to buy this.....WITH the safety arms, ha ha ha. Nice video!

[@joshventura8193]

Do you know if rogue usually has Black Friday sales and whether they usually sell out? I would love to get this and it would be even better to get it cheaper.

[@ChrisPinedo]

Unfortunately, Rogue sent out an email this week saying that they are not doing a black friday this year. It's just not possible with everything that's been going on. So if you're going to buy something, you can do it whenever without worrying about the sale!

[@joshventura8193]

@@ChrisPinedo thank you. I looked into it after commenting and found this. I guess now I don’t have to worry about stuff going out of stock during the sale.

[@soniama5246]

My ceiling is not that high and I really wanted the pull up bar attachement...I thought that I could attach one to the 70" rack....what do you think?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Honestly, it depends on your ceiling height. Take a tape measure and do the measurements. I can’t tell you... 😅

[@soniama5246]

@@ChrisPinedo thank you

[@HelloThere156]

I know this review is a little old but I just ordered mine💪💪💪 great review

[@ChrisPinedo]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes

[@Jeez215]

Great review bro! I just came across this product today and your review sold me on it. 👍🏿👍🏿

[@ChrisPinedo]

Glad I could help

[@kylemaximusmith]

I’ve been eye’ing up this squat stand during covid to build my home gym which has a low ceiling this review helped me a lot thanks!

[@ChrisPinedo]

Glad I could help!

[@jr.sciencebros.8411]

Do you have room to move your adjustable bench into position for a seated overhead press? I'm worried the legs will compete for space.

[@ChrisPinedo]

Hey there, I don't believe room is an issue. I can put my bench in for a seated overhead press (although I don't like to). I cannot speak for every bench tho. Thanks

[@wonderland4543]

Great review. I am waiting for my 90" version. I didn't even think about the numbers on the rack. Thanks for noting that.

[@ChrisPinedo]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah i didn't know it either so thought I'd point it out :D

[@helloworld411]

WONDERLAND did you ever get your 90"? If so, how are you liking it?

[@omanduhuislife3367]

Great job!!! Really helps me to look into👌

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Would this work out in a spare bedroom in a apt thanks

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yes it would!

[@iwnl_vale]

Does it slide much with the carpet underneath it?

[@ChrisPinedo]

It does slide, yes. Not a TON but it does.

[@picklepee2771]

The pull up variant is far more rigid because of the pull up bar right?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yes, exactly!

[@samuele.marcora]

Can you do inclined bench and seated shouder presses easily or does the back of the rack interfere with the bench feet?

[@HeatonZ.]

Curious if you're able to do rack pulls in this stand or are the spotter arms not able to go low enough?

[@ChrisPinedo]

They can't go SUPER low cause of the bottom "Lip" but you can definitely do them. Just be careful :D

[@aravindeshwar7353]

Outstanding review on Rogue 70 Monster Lite Squat Stand. I can learnt a better knowledge about it.

[@arturopena5813]

Just got this for $330 on Offerup. Unfortunately, the guy didn't give me the safety pins on the spotter arms. Wondering what you think about those pins? Should I make a couple of makeshift pins or get a new spotter arm set just for the pins?

[@ChrisPinedo]

That's an awesome price! I'd definitely recommend the Rogue safety spotter arms for sure.

[@arturopena5813]

@@ChrisPinedo appreciate the response bro! The rack I bought came with the spotter arms, but it didn't come with the orange safety pins to hold the arms in place. I was wondering if you think the original safety pins were super important or if I can make my own?

[@stufftofu]

great review.....with this pandemic going on every where is outta stock.:-(

[@tjcogger1974]

If you removed the crossbar on the base, would it still be relatively stable?

[@ChrisPinedo]

No it wouldn't and I don't recommend you move it :D

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

Did your sml1 have any quality contol issues? I noticed mine had some chips in the metal and some paint chipped off

[@ChrisPinedo]

No. Mine didn't at all. I'd contact Rogue's customer support about it and see what they can do. They have great CS

[@denmyos]

Haven't you put the spotter arms on the wrong side. I notice the Rogue logo is backwards.

[@ChrisPinedo]

Probably. But I like to push on them to get my back into position when I bench and they don't move as much if it's setup like it is.

[@lovable382]

Can you adjust the spotter arms all the way to the top of the stand?

[@ChrisPinedo]

I haven’t tried it but I’m sure you could. For pin press and stuff, but just be careful

[@rakeshrai723]

really very awesome review.....love it and very helpful

[@renevalle7216]

Great Review. Just ordered mine!!

[@ChrisPinedo]

Good Choice! Hope you enjoy it!

[@stufftofu]

hey real quick question......did you buy only one spotter arm? don't they come in "pairs"?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yeah it comes in pairs. You can’t only buy one 👍🏽

[@stufftofu]

@@ChrisPinedo cool.....have upgraded yet? have you thought about this ROGUE RM-390F FLAT FOOT MONSTER RACK instead.

[@ChrisPinedo]

I have not! I'm waiting till Black Friday for their "Matte Black November" deals. As for the RM390F, the only difference between that and the RM3 is the option to bolt it to the ground is gone. Basically, you'd only get it if you're not going to bolt it to the ground. Other than that, it's the same. I think I'd stick with the RM3 just because I have the option just in case for the future.

[@stufftofu]

@@ChrisPinedo originally after watching your video I went online to this place in Canada and he was selling a knockoff for cheap but that was since end of June and now he's having a hard time getting it in stock. So after a few weeks of moaning and bitching to PayPal I got my money back and I went and pulled the trigger and ordered the rogue 390f I don't plan to bolt it to the ground.

[@ChrisPinedo]

Lol well I'm glad you got the real thing! Nice man, keep me updated on how it goes!

[@joshgarcia1899]

You should put the dot on the other side too bro....geesh...

[@MM-ss9mp]

Good video! What brand is that power tower and where can I buy one? It looks better than the flimsy looking ones on Amazon.

[@ChrisPinedo]

Hey there! So it's from a company called TUFF Stuff Fitness. I bought it at my local exercise equipment store. "EVOLUTION VKR / CHIN / DIP / AB CRUNCH / PUSH-UP TRAINING TOWER" It says the MSRP is $999 but we paid $350 for it :D

[@two6_677]

So can you put a pullup bar? im thinking of purchasing but i really wanted a pullup bar and weight rack plugs

[@ChrisPinedo]

Hey there, sorry for the late reply! So the rogue sml-1 (www.leanwithstyle.com/sml-1) doesn't come with a pull-up bar. You would want to look at the next step up which is the rogue sml-2 or 3. Those come with the pull-up bar and option to add on plate storage on the side!

[@zachnages9015]

How do I increase my deadlift max?

[@islander1]

Random question: how stable is it? I understand it's got a sky high weight capacity which I'll never come remotely close to touching, but I'm also not going to be able to bolt down what I put in my basement. This was a large reason I am looking at this stand (and the height, the 90 inch will cut it too close). Is this thing stable if you have the heavy duty spotter arms and fail a rep with 315 lbs on your back?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yes it will be, so long as it’s not an outrageous fail, for lack of a better word. Like it’s built tough. I’ve squatted upwards of 360 on it and reracking it gives a small shake but nothing too much. Mines against the wall too so I recommend that for the least amount of “wobble”

[@islander1]

@@ChrisPinedo Thanks. At this point the only one who might one day get close to 360 will be by kid in a few years. I'm older and have kidney issues, at this point I'm pretty happy just to be comfortably moving 225 for reps/sets these days. It was going to go up against the wall already, that's good advice.

[@TeamShadowmen]

Best review video by far!

[@Georelentless]

@Chris Pinedo could you add a matador dip bar to it?

[@ChrisPinedo]

I don't believe so

[@frankd27]

Is the squat rack deep enough to fit a incline bench?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yes it is!

[@johneroyale]

Chris, can you incline bench on this?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yes, just need the bench to do it.

[@tannermaxwell7321]

Thank you for your review 👍🏻

[@ChrisPinedo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@googlehelpdesk]

They're not doing the matte black friday deal this year :(

[@ChrisPinedo]

I know :( Damn COVID

[@bradleywiebenga8841]

Would u think I will have a issue being 6 foot 3

[@ChrisPinedo]

Might be cutting it close.

[@johnpacino7802]

Do they ship outside the US with the same deal amount of 5 dollars?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Some items do. You’d have to check their website to be sure though

[@timjmckee]

Only the lower 48. I’m in Kimberley BC. I had my order shipped to Eureka MT and I picked it up there.

[@jasoncodispoti2944]

Hey man can you use band pegs in this squat stand

[@ChrisPinedo]

No unfortunately, I wanted to and asked rogue but they said it won’t work

[@stephenmetz2044]

Good review. ! What's the weight rating. For stand and spotter arms

[@ChrisPinedo]

Its 1000 pounds for both I believe. Stand for sure.

[@elpop15]

stand 1000 but safety arm 400lbs the 2.0 version have safety up to 800 but cost double @@ChrisPinedo

[@khalidhomayun3415]

Why does this cost 1380 now???

[@Lb-ri5wr]

Very informative video, thanks s lot

[@Centurion_Jordy]

Yo you think this will fit throug a door? So i can storage the rack

[@ChrisPinedo]

Possibly. Depends on the pathway. Might have to disassemble.

[@Centurion_Jordy]

@@ChrisPinedo is it easy to disassemble the bar on the ground in the back"??, its just a normal door

[@tvchtonix6242]

Would a 6' barbell work on this?

[@ChrisPinedo]

No, I don't think so since the 7' barbell I have is already a tight, snug fit.

[@riswanasif4109]

Great review!

[@combat_sportsbuff2637]

use white out pen and mark it down...... minute later in video and you did haha

[@Youngfinest]

Can you do incline bench too

[@ChrisPinedo]

Sorry for the late response but yes you can!. That depends on your bench tho, not the rack itself.

[@biotestguy4207]

8:06 orb flying past camera.

[@ChrisPinedo]

@HitlerActually LOL just noticed this. Probably just a dust fuzz thing.

[@jonathankarisoh]

Just got this on offerup for $250, got lucky!

[@ChrisPinedo]

Wow hella lucky! Haha

[@Shynethehypocrite]

mark where your J cups need to be with a sharpie. front squat, seated overhead press, incline bench, flat bench

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yup! Thanks for the advice!

[@Shynethehypocrite]

@@ChrisPinedo i just bought this and the safety arms. Cant wait for it to come. Thanks for the review. Im from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ChrisPinedo]

Sick! Keep me updated :D

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

Whats the difference with sml1 and es1???

[@ChrisPinedo]

The echo line has only a 500lb weight capacity and no spotter arm options (actually no attachments at all). It also doesn't have westside-hole spacing and the material is different

[@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN]

@@ChrisPinedo any reason to get sml1 and not the sml2? I don't plan to do pullups.....

[@ChrisPinedo]

@@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN if you don't need to do pull-ups just grab the sml-1 70inch variant: www.leanwithstyle.com/sml-1

[@futbol1972]

Iam debating between this one and a wall mount squat rack..have space for full rack but I like my space..however it looks like there is not alot space saving with your squat rack do to the large foot print. I do like the fact that is open and not close like a power rack. I

[@ChrisPinedo]

Yeah, surprisingly, the SML-1 footprint is as big as a RM-4 rack. The new rack Rogue makes is this: www.roguefitness.com/monster-lite-rml-390-fullw-fold-back-wall-mount-power-rack Fully retractable, but also a full on squat rack. It's the best for saving space and having all the essentials. Probably gonna be next pickup :D

[@futbol1972]

@@ChrisPinedo how do u you like the sml 1 so far? Any restrictions besides pull up bar? Can i add any attachments to it? Well only thing I care about is the pull up bar and dip station but I can a place mount pull up bar and add a rogue strip for dip station:) Do you think i will be saving space with this rack compare to my titan x2? X-2 foot print is smaller but the slm-1 squat rack is open so it may seem iam saving more space??? Do legs of bottom get in the way when walking around??

[@ChrisPinedo]

I go over a ton of FAQs (yours included) in this video here about the SML-1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4nUeWykls6Xers Check that out and let me know if you have questions still

[@BradBClips]

Mine wobbles side to side when racking weight, and it looks like the bottom triangle plates and the upright bars thats the plates connect to are dented in like it has been over-tightened, but i only used a hand wrench. Do you experience any movement?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Hey there, so mine wobbled at first because the floor wasn’t level where I first put it.. I moved it a couple times till it wouldn’t wobble anymore. Just depends. If you think it’s a problem with the rack, contact Rogue directly. However, their production process is top knotch so I recommend checking if you can try other places. And as far as the triangle pieces and the uprights, I did it with a hand wrench as well and I had no problems... let me know and keep me updated!

[@doubleu5056]

I want to buy this, but my garage has a very slight decline. Can I still use this or would I be wasting my time?

[@ChrisPinedo]

You can definitely still use it, just be careful. I'd maybe contact Rogue customer service. They may have a solution for you. You can also put a "shim" thing under it so it's level also

[@fairenuf1045]

dude just use a silver sharpie to mark the holes you use duhhh

[@kevinmontero836]

What are some accesorries from rougue can be used for this product? a part from the safety spotter arms? can u attached some sort of dip bar to the squat stand?

[@ChrisPinedo]

Unfortunately no. They (rogue) only recommends the spotter arms. For the other variants that come with a pull-up bar, I believe you can add plate storage but that's about it. Contact rogue if you want a full list, but I believe that is it!

[@Anon-jv8zy]

Chris Pinedo load of nonsense

[@ninbg]

“Spotter arms” biggest waste of money honestly, rogue over charges! Good video

[@phineschmitt4388]

why do you think so? I woud never squat or bench without them

[@ninbg]

@@phineschmitt4388 idk I feel like it gives me the mentality “It’s OK to fail” but if I just harden up and know there’s no support if I fall, my body goes into a state of fear boosting Adrenaline. I watch a documentary about a guy who was hiking and 1000+ pound rock fell on him and he was able to push it off him because the fear of being crushed or something. I will try to find a link, I just think maybe it’s personal preference I didn’t mean any disrespect

[@erichbachman7363]

4:05, OH, I KNOW WHAT THOSE WHITE MARKS ARE!

[@CalvinDucky]

how tall are you bro? cause i'm 6 feet

[@ChrisPinedo]

Lol. I'm 5ft9in

[@ChrisPinedo]

5ft10in on a good day.

[@CalvinDucky]

yikes cause i wanted to make this cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/146141210719944704/733061904611803166/unknown.png with my sml-1 a hr-2 half rack conversion plus a fat bar x-43 so it looks better lol but my head is gonna hit the pull up bar lololol

[@ChrisPinedo]

That's crazy! lmao I've never seen anything like that before. Hmmmmmmmm lol Well try and let me know how it goes.

[@soniama5246]

@@CalvinDucky have you already made that? I really want to know how its working out..

[@ItsTimmyTexas]

It’s $600 now:/

[@ChrisPinedo]

With the spotter arms yes

[@mavideniz5910]

Quality equipment ...i want to have one in my house ,i will get it soon

[@TheRealLeeM]

Does the powdercoat have a rougher texture?

[@Mannie067]

Does it rock if you put down heavy weight on the spotter arms?

[@ChrisPinedo]

No it doesn’t, but heaviest I’ve gone on there is around 350-400lbs so if you lift heavier than that, I’m not sure