The Best Home Gym Functional Trainer... That I Can't Wait to Take Apart

[@GlucksGym]

What cable systems do you want us to check out next?

[@Ayee_Jayyy]

What about the Rogue CTM-1 functional cable tower, after it releases next week….?

[@GlucksGym]

@@Ayee_Jayyy we will buy it for a review

[@hrodwulf172]

​@@GlucksGym Absolute legend. I can't help but notice it's looking like you're running out of space! Just out of curiosity, do you like to send your extra gear to friends in Australia? Do you need a friend? I'm in Australia. Let me know. Thanks in advance.

[@doontaur]

Interested in content featuring the Rogue family of rack mounted functional trainers, selectorized stack or plate loaded.

[@Foxhound626]

I'd really like to see some hands on with Force USA's C10 Sliding Bench. & see if it would work with an Ares or an Athena setup. A sliding bench able to do hack squats/leg press/leg extensions & leg curls with a weight pulley system? It's tempting but if it works with the REP ecosystem as well then it's an instant purchase

[@AaronHoward81]

This Functional Trainer with Storage has been sitting in my cart waiting for someone to review it. Thanks the review.

[@jasonmckinney3876]

I just want to say congratulations on being able to make an 11 minute video about attaching shelves to a rack or cable system lol

[@GlucksGym]

It's a real talent 😂

[@gurfdog]

I really appreciate all the effort and hard work you put into these reviews. Always great info!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!!!

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

I love my Rogue 6 post and the fact that it's American Made but I do wish I bought a Rep rack just because of all the options catered to home gyms.

[@countryboy7263]

Same boat

[@fwiffo42]

I’m looking forward to see what you end up building with these parts! I also can’t wait to see your reviews on the Rogue FM trainers while I eagerly await mine to ship!

[@Awwiller]

I'm waiting on their review before I pull the trigger but it's in my cart!

[@NoFate247]

Love the variations you can choose with this, like playing with Legos

[@davestopa999]

I wish I had the space to put this in my tiny home gym, still looking forward to upgrading my BOS cable towers for some wall mounted athenas though, that and a pair of eisenlinks (or Reppins if they go down in price by black friday) and I'm all set for the rest of my life.

[@coolcatrich]

Hey Gluck, I love your videos. You do an awesome job. You should look into the Titan Fitness Plate loaded assisted dip and pull up machine. It's 999$ and it's the only reasonable sized and priced assisted pull up machine that looks nice. There is a weird flybird one that's 400$ but it doesnt look as attractive as the titan one. And then there is a powertec one that's 850$ but it has a super long arm that you need to put the weight on, taking up a ton of room. I imagine it takes less weight to assist you due to a long lever arm, but I hate how much room it looks like it takes up. Anyways! Keep up the good work! I just bought a Rep Blackwing and I used the affiliate link from GGR, but when I buy the Ares 2.0 in a year or two I promise to use your affiliate links if you have one for it! Much love and keep up the hard work!

[@scooobyj8714]

Great review. I look forward to the future frankinrack you are going to build out of the system!!!

[@champio517]

The one thing that I want from rep is some way to do leg curls/extensions with the Ares. It is the last thing I am missing from my homegym.

[@gunsmokezz]

You can do leg extensions. With the pulleys and the lat cushion that holds you in place for seat pull downs.

[@kyles8391]

You've got several options. Check out the new Body-Solid GLEG bench that was at Home Gym Con. I took my Ironmaster Super Bench and replaced the bolts on the leg attachment rollers with M8 eye bolts. You then run extension cables from the low cables at attach them to the eye bolts. But I've got the Ares 2.0 coming and I'm dead set on figuring out how I can get the new Force USA C10 sliding bench to work with it. It'll easily do leg curls/extensions but I'm thinking with the REP utility seat as a foot plate I can use it for leg press and hack squats.

[@tommyp1118]

Great content as always. You should paint your walls black or wall paper then black. It will make you equipment pop. Trust me it will make your home gym even more Awsome.

[@GlucksGym]

As a woodworking that idea is highly offensive 😂 I hate painted wood. I do think a sheetrock wall or something would help with thumbnails though

[@ubiquitousnomad2011]

Off topic, Glucks, but I know it's close to your hearts..... another bench born here out of TX... Core Bench by McCall Fitness ($1399)

[@erikconnolly4816]

Can you build off of this and attach it to a rack or additional storage? Doesn't look like the top l shaped crossmember has holes.

[@dennisrivera5962]

I have a 4 post PR5000 athena with selectorized lat pull. I want to add these L brackets to take the stacks and trolleys off the main rack, but am unsure if there would be good clearance from the side uprights to the main one if I'm loading plates. Is this setup something you've tried before?

[@andersbjrnsen7203]

This is where the US brands beat our European brands: modularity and storage. Weird, since space is more at a premium over here..

[@futbol1972]

Bro deciding between rep athenas 4 post and vesta with their smith machine

[@ott-kaarelpurru1185]

This looks awesome! Too bad i dont have the space for it and also they dont sell in EU :(.

[@alexislandry4827]

Is there a huge difference between single and dual stack for muscle growth while using both handles at the same time?

[@timfritton469]

Late to the comments, but another solid video!

[@ronburgandy3339]

Another amazing item I can’t afford or fit in my basement if I could afford it. Haha.

[@ericorange2654]

Rep Arcadia, love to hear what you think of it.

[@GlucksGym]

We'll be reviewing that once it comes in 😁

[@dlasti]

Have you reviewed REP's Hyperion set-up yet? I've seen their video on it and got quite intrigued (or excited) and got me thinking, and even commented, that if they just add a smith machine to it, that would be my next home gym set-up.

[@GlucksGym]

I have not but it's just various elements they already offer bolted together. It's essentially what I'm saying in this video. You can build these 3x3 systems however you want.

[@Quietriotou812]

Question, what is the exercise you are doing at 10:23 called? It sort of looks like a shoulder raise, chest press and straight arm curl all at once. Anyway, just trying to add some new exercises to my routine and wondering what it mostly targets. Thanks.

[@GlucksGym]

That's a low cable crossover. Primarily targets the chest but hits the shoulders and arms some too.

[@monkeycucumber]

Please review the options for hyperextension machines.

[@myyrkezaan]

Do a Tytax, she'll love you for it :).

[@mikeo759]

Does it only run on windows or can I use this with my ipad?

[@GlucksGym]

😂 We're doing some construction and I completely forgot to move the window

[@rodolfomedini9931]

I would have liked to see you gone the clear grind route... Maybe next timw

[@GlucksGym]

Our PR 4000 is clear grind and I wanted to match my uprights incase I did something else with this 😏

[@djdnz6230]

Wish I had the space for this kind of equipment in addition to the rack!

[@majorgear1021]

you and me both

[@imadork123]

Look at this guy with his giant wingspan!

[@GlucksGym]

It's yuge

[@brianhopkins5251]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so close to 50k

[@GlucksGym]

So close

[@JustSheilz]

ooooh 80 inch version?

[@GlucksGym]

Yep. You can get it in 80"

[@LukesGarageGym]

220 pounds you beast!! Hey even if it’s 2:1 lol

[@kyles8391]

That's why I went with the Ares 2.0 and its dual 310-lbs stacks

[@majorgear1021]

220 lbs is a bit light but ok for my pinky curls (flexes pinky)

[@LukesGarageGym]

@@majorgear1021 🤣🤣

[@carps_gym]

The road to 50k subs

[@GlucksGym]

So close

[@alfredomeza4181]

Not first again

[@baylee0831]

second

[@GlucksGym]

Nope. You won

[@baylee0831]

@@GlucksGym yup iktr

[@carps_gym]

Freaking ads

[@GlucksGym]

😂

[@squealer42]

"lt's alright, I've seen better". "No way dude, it's totally awesome!" Arguing for the Algorithm

[@GlucksGym]

You won the argument too which is very rare online

[@BasementBrandon]

Need to get you on the payroll for promoting my apparel

[@GlucksGym]

😂 Didn't even realize I wore it until you commented. It makes my arms look so big I basically have to wear it.

[@SteveK6578]

Gluck’s ‘they’re hard to complain about too much’ is equal to other reviewers saying ‘buy this right now’

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha. I'm pretty critical but I feel like this stuff is expensive and that's how I should be.

[@killerkhatiby009]

Please review the MAXUM Fitness SX2 all-in-one rack, just don't see anything else offering the same functionality and value on the market right now!

[@kidbrown2010]

How do you set up for a fly with moderately heavy weight when the handles are that far apart? I don't do that exercise but seems really inconvenient. You want a stretch but I think there is a point of diminishing returns. I am with you that rack width is more than adequate enough.

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Watched this last month 😏 took my 5 mins into realize

[@GlucksGym]

That's how good (or bad) we are 😂

[@carlgibson7850]

Have you considered reviewing Mutant Metals Snap-Back Rollers? I've always been intrigued, but I can't convince myself it solves a problem that I probably didn't have to begin with.

[@GlucksGym]

I've been wanting to buy them for years. Was literally talking to Mutant yesterday about them.

[@carlgibson7850]

@@GlucksGym I've been interested in them for quite some time as well. Would love a review!

[@alexandrelarose5238]

Imagine putting both pulley sides to an ares 2.0 🫨🫨🫨 YOU WOULD BE IN PULLEY PARADISE

[@Itsmekvn]

what kind of handle is that? 6:35

[@baezmd]

Thank you for the video. I love my Athena. Question; what’s that seat attachment you have on the upright?

[@taylorbrown3807]

I would like to see a review for an attachable smith machine for a 3x3 rack. 👍

[@GlucksGym]

Got a few coming

[@taylorbrown3807]

@@GlucksGym right on man. 👍

[@ISWIMWITHFISH]

Bulletproof VTS is it!!

[@zombielord555]

Any chance you can review titans infinity rope or other alternatives?

[@mikeo759]

Anything planned for 50k subs?

[@GlucksGym]

Unfortunately not. I'm having a hard time keeping up with content atm.

[@MasterWingman]

How much is the membership to your home gym?

[@TheKurtlocker]

Yet another awesome piece from Rep which I would agree seems to always outpace the competition.

[@jonathantremblay3469]

If I buy this using your affiliate link, the world will be too small for you to hide from my wife. But… I just save your life, made a wooden shelf out of a crooked 2x10 for my power rack and very bad looking left overs wood. :)

[@GlucksGym]

I legitimately laughed out loud at this

[@jrsmith5]

CONGRATS ON 50K SUBS!!!!!!!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!!

[@tommyp1118]

Hey thanks for answering didn’t think you would. Awesome love your videos with you and your wife. You guys are great. Thanks always❤❤❤❤❤keep it up

[@AM-dd6gk]

"Once I re-purpose everything" That's funny. Garage gym owners are never done "re-purposing" anything. We're never content and we just want to keep changing/adding/ moving things around 😔

[@kyles8391]

If you didn't need the rack, what's the rationale for going with dual Athenas vs. an Ares 2.0? 🤔 I like what you said about keeping the cable system off the rack because I'm trying to figure out how to work jammer arms into my Ares set-up. But cable-wise it seems you lose a lot more functionality with dual Athenas vs. Ares 2.0.

[@ak-zw8jv]

Got the rep pr4000 standalone storage. Instead of doing the 60" uprights i went with 80" mostly to see if i liked rep enough to upgrade my rack to the pr4000. It was spendy but super solid and nice. Im going to go ahead and get thr pr4000 and put the shelved off on the side and copy the fringe dane by putting the bumper plate storage in the rack. That way i can push it all thr way up to the wall and havr my bumpers easily accessible.

[@joecowan3719]

Looking forward to seeing the Frankenstein you create! Make sure you don't use the Abby Something brain...

[@BJerrell]

I would like to see you remove the L brackets and see how much clearance the 72" shelves have with the Athena stacks on a 16" depth 4 post. I have seen a video of the 41" shelves clearing but it is very close

[@williegarcia3945]

Athena Arcadia Hyperion ares Hercules Demeter Aphrodite Hestia Zeus 😂

[@Building-IT]

I love my Rep 5000 rack and my bench. Great quality! I need to get the Athena cable attachment next.

[@joekoenecke9150]

I have the same setup at home, it's incredible. Great overview.

[@gainmachines]

I'm very interested in the Adonis, but let's see what other brands have to offer as well!

[@countryboy7263]

Gluck - How far out are you from a Rogue functional trainer review?

[@GlucksGym]

If you mean the tower or rack integrated options then as sopn as they get here. We ordered them right when they became available but Rogue seems to have delayed them a bit to dial things in.

[@countryboy7263]

@@GlucksGym Yeah, that’s what I meant. Thanks!

[@esivs3]

Great video, its like you were reading my mind!

[@seilogramp]

I'm just feeding the algorithm.

[@GlucksGym]

The hero we need

[@duvertjeremy4690]

Hi it may be a dumb question i do not know sh*t about how it works; does your affiliate link still work when the location changes for European ? Rep is supposed to be available for us next month. I intend on buying barbells and bench from them if so. Kind regards.

[@GlucksGym]

In my experience it doesn't work well for other companies (Bells of Steel, Rogue, etc). I'm not sure if Rep’s will work any differently

[@dreadedtred]

I like it. The only thing it’s missing is bench press and squats like the Aries. Not sure how to incorporate that. Rolling up an adjustable bench for incline, decline, bench etc. along with barbell holder for squatting 11:25 would be great. Not sure if it’s even possible to add.

[@dreadedtred]

Using plates

[@GoingToPlaid]

Is it possible to order uprights or crossmembers separately?

[@GlucksGym]

Yes. It's all available separately

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

I want to see the Rogue dual stack trainer review.

[@GlucksGym]

It's coming

[@quatha]

Yo Gluck - what is your take on Rogue these days? Have they just given up innovating and releasing new products? Resting on their laurels? Seems like they have totally taken a back seat to Rep (and maybe others) in the last 2-3 years as far as home gym innovation.

[@GlucksGym]

Rogue has dropped more in the past 6 weeks then they have probably in the past 2 years. Rogue was always far ahead of everyone else. So yes, they've fallen behind in some areas but others had to release a ton to have a fraction of Rogue's catalog. With their single and twin stack add ons, stand alone tower, new trap bar, and who knows what else they've got coming...I think we'll see a ton more from them very soon.

[@quatha]

@@GlucksGym thanks for the reply! I hadn't seen those recent drops. Keep up the good work!!

[@zachevans3658]

Really wish could have seen more of the dumbbell shelves. Considering selling my dumbbell rack for those just to clear up some floor space but can’t find any reviews on them at all. I do have the urethane ones too tho so not sure if having saddles or not is really going to bother me that much lol. Verdicts unclear. Either way great video. Always watch yours when they come out.

[@GlucksGym]

Saddles would be better. They'll roll around on this. It's a good shelf with a great finish but I'd want saddles with round urethanes.

[@zachevans3658]

@@GlucksGym well too be fair I have the octagon shaped ones like hammer strength. So maybe they won’t be too bad? But I do agree. Just wish someone would finally release shelves just like this but with saddles. I’d be sold.

[@kevinwalsh9704]

I was 100% going to get this, tag a rack right next to it…..then I saw the Hyperion video lol. Glad I didn’t pull the trigger.

[@GlucksGym]

The beauty of 3x3, build it however you want

[@kevinwalsh9704]

@@GlucksGym 100%, I’m looking forward to seeing the beast you’ve got cooking up

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

As a personal trainer, strength coach and medical exercise specialist who coaches from his home gym, I prefer everything separate rather than a single rack and functional trainer combo. I can see how this set up could benefit smaller personal training studios. Having multiple people exercising with different tools at once is beneficial in its design. That’s why I went with a separate functional trainer from my rack. (Freemotion Dual Cable Cross Lite) I like how you showed the versatility of creating a functional space with storage without taking up depth and also the pros and cons when you look at width.

[@whwhywhywhywhywhywhy]

whats the difference between the 3 titles you've aquired?

[@authentichealthcoach4142]

@@whwhywhywhywhywhywhy thats a fantastic question. The Certified Personal Trainer certification is an accredited certification that allows you to train people in general fitness endeavors. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist accreditation is focused on athletes. The Medical Exercise Specialist is focused on coaching people with medical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries or syndromes. I also have accreditation in applied Functional Science- looking at how the body functions with movement and how movement is analyzed and implemented under the laws of sciences. And I have the level 3 certification in Applied Health and Human Performance which looks at the approach of programming for the 4 Domains of health and human performance.

[@Mike-zp2dt]

It is such a waste of life to spend this much time talking about metal machines that move weight....

[@squealer42]

As a kid, I was torn between a front-end-loader and an excavator for the coolest thing ever.