USA-MADE Stray Dog Adjustable Bench w/ Attachments Review! 🇺🇸

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0:00 - Stray Dog Adjustable Bench w/ Attachments Review!
1:08 - Overview
2:35 - Stability of the Stray Dog Strength Alpha Bench
3:25 - Bench Height
4:00 - Pad Gap
4:57 - The Reverse Ladder System
6:16 - Overall Component Quality
7:28 - A Bench Home Gym Hack!
8:26 - Coop's Take on the Alpha Bench
8:41 - Pricing
9:44 - How does the Alpha Bench Compare to the Competition?
11:54 - Who Should Consider The Stray Dog Strength Alpha Bench?
12:12 - The Back Post with 1x1 Holes?!?! (So much room for accessories)
13:10 - Other Products from Stray Dog Strength
14:57 - Final Thoughts
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[@BasementBrandon]

Stray Dog makes some great stuff, glad to see them getting love.

[@2010daniel2010]

Yes, finally a smaller company getting some love!!!! Stray dogs has a lot of interesting stuff, Hopefully we get more reviews of there equipment!!!

[@dawg13200]

Agreed! I've been wondering how the Goat attachment (and others like it) function for leg extensions

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

@@dawg13200the GOAT works very well for leg extensions and standing leg curls, checkout Kurt Locker he has some videos on it.

[@fwiffo42]

Great review! It’s awesome to see a smaller company, like stray dog, making it on the channel. They’re definitely a more premium brand, but they have a lot of innovative products including functional trainer racks and triad racks. I’d also love to see reviews of other smaller companies: Surplus Strength (specifically their UPS, but also their new racks) Bridge Built (racks, and their new plate coaster setup) Buffalo Bully Fab (the bully glyder, adjustable dumbbells) Steadfast Lifting (cable machine handles/attachments) Vendetta Strength (180 degree locking adapters for lever arms, replacement trolleys for lever arms) GymPin (especially the Kaizen adapters for lever arms to have an extra plane of movement) I’m sure I’m forgetting some great ones, but that should keep you busy for awhile.

[@CryptoTerp]

Agreed 💯

[@amunra4256]

I don't know anything about most of these companies, and that's specifically why I agree that they should get some attention on the channel

[@trogdor8634]

Coop can only break the rogue,rep,titan cycle after six consecutive rounds. It will be a while.

[@quxddy]

i just found your channel about a week ago and havent watched anything else since. my home/laundry room gym will be done around march and most of the stuff i ordered i watched you review

[@craftygrace580]

Glad you did some Stray Dog gear. I think it is a great company. I plan on getting that bench this year and I love that you can choose all the different colors too to match your bench in addition to everything else they sell where you can choose your own color. I also plan on getting cable crossover machine that can also be used as a rack. You can also add many other attachments in as well, like a dumbell rack, which I plan on getting.

[@kozmo7]

Happy New Gear Coop & Crew!

[@richardjones6527]

Great review. Own several Stray Dog pieces, GOAT, lat seat, step up plate, and dual rollers. Great company, great equipment.

[@JustinRHerder]

Nice! I like the idea of a stable multi position bench with the ability to add attachments much like the PowerBlock bench with its pull up/dip bar. With limited space in a home gym it would be great to have a versatile bench to allow MANY other exercises on.

[@JBS7551]

I like the change with GGR really emphasizing transparency and recommendations

[@nickneforos796]

Stray Dog has some great product. Definitely a review of the GOAT would be great and their racks are great as well.

[@bryanc3414]

Of course, yes you need to do a review of the GOAT! Look up all the minor vids out there of the movements that [supposedly] can be done. Leg extensions especially (excellent!). Also hamstring curls. I need a GGR vid to help, because it's the next mid-ish $ buy I'm looking forward to. And thank you for the review that pushed me into the PR-5000 w/ ARES. Pulled that trigger, and it's awesome. Thinking GOAT would be a great add to it.

[@cryptlol4736]

Love Stray Dog! A review on the G.O.A.T lever arm and all its uses would be great!

[@adamstrachn]

I really like the colorway of this one. Nice looking fit & finish as well.

[@kylestalter3489]

Love the StrayDog review! Solid People building SOLID equipment!!

[@JakePurdy-cr5wo]

We appreciate you Kyle!

[@SaulFemm]

"I'll take a DBOL" We knew Coop had geared up!

[@hasanusmani8103]

Hey Coop, great review! My recommendation is the Granite Fitness reverse Nordic bench; great quality, built in the US. Front pad inclines, which helps with progression. I don’t work for them just saw it randomly on the shop app and decided to order it. It’s an awesome bench.

[@andyjame7002]

The variation of dumbbells is extremely useful for a small person like me kzbin.infoUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 But the dumbbell size being large it's hard to do certain exercises like deadlift ( I have to have my hands and legs a bit wider to accommodate the size of the DB )Otherwise happy with the purchase. No excuse not to lift weight when it's snowing outside.

[@RogueCylon]

Absolutely lovely bench.

[@curtisparry3146]

Coop, been loving your garage review videos. I’m canceling my gym membership and buying some new garage equipment. Thank you! I had to do a double take on this and maybe this is your signature sign off the move when closing out a video, but did you flip the camera off when you say “peace”?

[@ryan20021982]

Definitely need a review of the Goat Attachment with the Lat Seat and Rollers especially with the Rep Ares and Athena out.

[@tonymau2925]

That GOAT attachment needs its own review!

[@dmassoni87]

Would love to see more of stray dog. Especially full GOAT review.

[@user-sp6bn6ep7c]

Love yall and what you do

[@krimsondeath22]

Yes, I would love to see more from them on the channel.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

Which pieces?

[@krimsondeath22]

@@Stray-Dog-Strength The ATR lat Pull and low Row The Functional Trainer So I cant speak for everyone else. But in my case im saving up to make my own Garage Gym. Some of the people around me all have Rouge or Rep. The items I have in my cart are the common items 6 post rack, Functional trainer and a lat machine with weight stack. Then from there Plates. I us KG plates because I did powerlifting with I was younger and now my kids want to get into the sport. From there it jumps over the deadlift area. Someone showed me your web site and his big push was Themes. That’s all me I love themes. For my area I love the Joker and Harley Quinn, so Purple and green with some white and red here and there.

[@mattmahermoves]

Awesome bench. Great review.

[@nzgdog]

Man, was literally about to pull the trigger on the Rogue 3.0 and this review showed-up. Would love to see a comparison of how those two stack-up amongst the best of the best!

[@trogdor8634]

Fidab2 bench same price and much more versatile.

[@nzgdog]

@Trogdor tks, appreciate the suggestion. My concern with that bench is the pad gap, but also that it's made in China. The attachments are a nice addition though.

[@jacefletcher113]

I’d love to see a review on one of bridge builts Clydesdale racks!!

[@paterdtech]

Love the made in America small company reviews. Another company I would be interested in reviews of their power racks and such would be Crandall Fitness.

[@dmoheisen]

A review of the GOAT attachment would be excellent.

[@carsonsdaily]

the height was the first thing I noticed. I love low benches!!

[@thomaswright6875]

Nice review! This looks like a great bench. I'd like to see a review of the Tytax T1X. It is a company out of Poland and looks to be of pretty good quality. There aren't many professional reviews online and I am debating on getting it for my home gym. I would like to see some better reviews before I do so.

[@jenga2017]

Looks good, I hope they have a decline attachment/version

[@SplashFireFilms]

Beast of a Bench

[@Vegasjames.]

Have you ever reviewed Bolt Fitness, based out of Texas? They have a ton of different types of equipment and from personal experience, the quality seems pretty good to me. I’ve owned their leg press/hack squat combo machine for 1.5 years and it’s been amazing. I’m someone who’s been in commercial gyms for over 20 years, so very familiar with commercial grade equipment and these guys are making great equipment for amazing prices.

[@padraigfoley310]

Would love to see a review of the Goat attachment and see if you can get it attached to a cable.

[@user-xo4is7jc9h]

Black wing and Manta Ray need a direct comparison to the Alpha Bench!! Really enjoy the quality content. And the Alpha Arms vs Rogue

[@xyzxyzxyzxyz]

Please do a video on the powertec workbench

[@synerfect]

American Barbell needs some love and reviews.

[@northeastcorals]

Do a video on your Freemotion Cable crossover modification please 😁

[@Parris118]

Please do a review of the GOAT. Thanks Coop

[@Beerzy]

My first bench was the Rogue AB-3 with foot catch. I liked that bench because I could do reverse sit-ups. I sold all my original equipment and went with the Rogue bench 3.0 my second time around. I feel like this Stray Dog bench is slightly better. I really like the knurling on the handle versus Rogues plastic handle.

[@JakePurdy-cr5wo]

The Knurled handle is now Stainless Steel now for the same price!

[@kobyyounce7]

More on the Goat

[@F_M_J]

Review the Pepin Fast Series 120lbs dumbbells pleasee

[@jared.freedom.gym2021]

Looks solid. Have you gotten hands on the Giant F85 adjustable bench? Seems like a great value, 40" back pad, 10 back pad angles, 84 pounds.. appealing

[@cakeeater2368]

*That ladder system is dicey! I wouldn't trust it. But, it's nice seeing you do reviews of expensive equipment again. Some of us aren't broke asses.*

[@mnplumberman]

Like the bench, looks like a company to check out.

[@dewafelbakkers]

Great review as always. Really loved that outro music too! Do you guys have a source?

[@anonymouslakernerd7214]

What I want to know is, how did you get that blue back lighting effect with the dumbbell rack?

[@dylandrake3493]

Take a look at CFT Performance. They make a wonderful deadlift jack and a few other great items.

[@richardmather1906]

I have been debating the AB 4100 but balking at the price. Keep reviewing these more expensive benches, and $400 might begin to appear reasonable.

[@zain_kolsy]

Can you do the Archon fitness squat rack/Smith machine??

[@johnnybeefum]

how bout a review of Black Iron Strength's rotating kettlebells?

[@PhilMargolies]

Great review. I'm very tempted, especially as this is made in the USA. On that note, a minor thing, but am I the only one that noticed the way the American flag is being displayed? 🤔Coop taught me the correct way, so it surprised me.

[@CryptoTerp]

Definitely want to see the GOAT review.. Stray Dog doing some great work, and they should be highlighted more

[@yo_284]

Can you do a review of a Chest Supported T Bar Row to buy

[@fwiffo42]

Another company I’d love to see reviews on is Irwin Fitness. Their roller j-cups are phenomenal and I’d love to see reviews of some of their other products, including their benches.

[@pob1845]

Watch mcallister strength...he did a review on the IFS roller and comparison with the ghost, and he has a bench one coming up. I ordered my bench 1.0 last week...awaiting patiently! Honestly I doubt it will be reviewed here because they are really into made in USA

[@fwiffo42]

@@pob1845 I have a pair of the rollers, and love them! I agree that they’re less likely to get reviewed, that’s why I’d love to see more reviews if possible. The rollers are really well priced, including the shipping from Canada. I know their new flat bench is very expensive to ship and probably only makes sense for a US customer if they’re buying a whole setup to take advantage of the flat freight shipping.

[@pob1845]

@Joey Echeverria im in Canada, so less expensive but because they ship the bench assembled is still very expensive. Good news...Garth told me that he might be working on version that could be sent via UPS.

[@fwiffo42]

@@pob1845 that’s awesome to hear! If I lived in Canada I’d probably get a bunch of stuff from Irwin. Everything looks really solid!

[@14tryenss]

Did you get that sweater for Christmas

[@captain4825]

That’s a cool bench! Would like to see steadfastliftingproducts reviewed.

[@1882dmac]

For that price I will stick with the REP 5200 because of pricing. A little too high for me. But a very nice bench.

[@JoseSuarez-bk3qg]

Like the review. Is there an option for a decline function for that bench?

[@JakePurdy-cr5wo]

No there is not.

[@JoseSuarez-bk3qg]

@@JakePurdy-cr5wo thanks for the reply.

[@wdrader1253]

SD is a solid family-owned company. Many innovative ideas with Rogue quality. Checkout their functional trainer, own it and it’s great. Particularly more suitable for home gyms compared to Rogue, which ships assembled and is not customizable like SD. Plus, great personalized customer service.

[@Tyse723]

Can you use the bench for decline sit-ups??? Thanks

[@SupDown4u]

If going to spend that much for bench they should make the square tube on the bottom flip down so you can do decline also

[@LL-tz8lo]

USA MADE! Ordered.

[@Emmam956]

Just heard of Stray dog Strength. Went on to their page and have a lot of innovated attachments. Would like more reviews on their product and if their products are compatible with Rogue or Rep Fitness.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

Yes our products are comatible with REP and Rogue racks, not all of them but most of our attachments work. The GOAT, Neck Attachment, Step Up Plate, Lat Seat, Dual Utility Roller, Utility Loops, Lever Arms and Bar Cups work on REP and Rouge just to name a few products that are compatible.

[@mediumspeedsomedrag9885]

Grind fitness NJ is a small company worth looking at. They actually just came up with their pulley system. Made in America 🇺🇸

[@frankmorris2603]

It could use a spring to keep the slot engagement when adjusting. Not really a difficult upgrade.

[@harrycoggan6426]

Can u do the best racks from Amazon from uk or USA

[@user-le8yj8ki3c]

I wonder if I can add longer arms to my goat arm to do pressing movements, at least 34inches to get better range of motion? Thinking about getting another one. It looks like I could since I just need to remove the bolt in the center of the brackets. I like the goat better due to the brackets and also the fact that they are easy to remove.

[@futbol1972]

Please do a reviwe on the goat, please do

[@msulzberger]

It would be awesome if you can review their racks with cable stacks integrated. The look awesome but they are expensive and there’s no reviews out there. Feels risky to pull the trigger

[@jonathantremblay3469]

+1 to easy cheap Canada shipping. We too want to have fun.

[@satrianirocks]

If someone can figure out getting plate loaded lever arms that can replace hammer strength workouts onto an adjustable bench, THAT would be something!

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

Ironmaster could probably pull that off given their current bench attachment ecosystem

[@jjzulu3282]

Can we get a review on the best half racks for home gyms 👏🏼

[@trogdor8634]

Vulcan Strength done.

[@evanjohnson6438]

Why don't you guys review PowerTec Fitness Equipment

[@davidtrott7030]

Coop Pepin has a new all metal selectorised adjutable dumbell. No plastic parts !

[@mikegraves5650]

Their triad rack system for space saving review!?!

[@luis44801]

Giant Lifting would be a good brand to review

[@timl6450]

Would love to see a review of the GOAT once you get the other attachments. Seems like a lot of versatility in a small amount of space for those who don’t want a full lever arm hanging off the rack. Bulletproof Fitness Equipment has something similar called the isolator and I’d love to see if these types of things are as useful as they look (or if they’re a Jack-of-all-trades, master of none situation).

[@cnowako3652]

Would like to see 2 GOATs frankenstein'd into a set of more traditional lever arms. I like the concept of lever arms, but would like them to be easily removed from the rack and that GOAT bracket seems to have a much higher quality then the other options out there. Nice insightful review Coop.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

@@cnowako3652 we have a reel of that on our Instagram it works but with the GOAT you gotta understand it’s a 24” lever arm compared to a traditional 36 or 40” lever arm so weight feels lighter.

[@Joecuzzi]

Can you review the Vulcan Prime Adjustable bench?? It's under $400 with 3x3 11 tubing, 12 adjustable heights flat, 10, 20, 30, 35, 40, 50, 55, 60, 65, 75 and 85. 96lbs. Lifetime Warranty on the Frame and Steel parts. Oh wait, never mind looks like you already reviewed it? lol

[@meisdetermined]

“The Jordan” would have been an acceptable substitute for the goat attachment

[@jbsbayarea1]

Like a bench with leg curls, any out there?

[@lbcitylacounty4982]

Do a review on the thickness of every vinyl the company uses! I freaking bout the GETRXD and just realized that the vinyl is so freaking thin! I don't care how sturdy the metals are, but if the vinyl on the pads are thin, it's useless! Oh always include how the wieldings are too! Some are wack and off centered!

[@KenanTurkiye]

I wish benches had ''feet holds'' where you insert your feet into giving you, top-bottom, side-side stability.

[@KenanTurkiye]

....just a loop of metal for the feet to be inserted, nothing expensive.

[@jf9458]

“heighthhhhhh” is not a word. there is no h on the end.

[@msp423]

Seems like a high quality piece but the fact that it doesn't have the features of the Rep benches despite being way more expensive definitely doesn't sell me on this particular bench. It's nice to see more made in the usa benches but for my $ they need to have a better value proposition.

[@AmyGent]

Great review! What about the stability of the bench while doing hip thrusts? I find that most benches will move back when I do my first rep unless propped up against a wall or with a heavy dumbbell behind it.

[@GarageGymReviews]

I should include that info in the future. This is definitely stable enough due to the overall weight. Very sturdy. - Coop

[@Laocoon283]

Hip thrusts are a complete waste of a movement. Does nothing but stress your hip flexors.

[@AmyGent]

@@GarageGymReviews Thank you so much for the kind reply!! Love your channel!!

[@_Zane__]

Probably would use locktite on the bolts if they come loose the first time

[@carps_gym]

Suprised you didn’t mention you can do things like rows with a barbell because of the reverse ladder style. A frame ladder style you can’t really do that because the ladder gets in the way

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

Carps got a good eye! 👀

[@mfa-FH]

Just bout to say that

[@mikeprice3174]

A barbell row on a bench sounds like a useless range of motion. Is that actually a movement people do? What's the benefit over a bench-supported isometric dumbbell row?

[@mfa-FH]

@@mikeprice3174 u can use cambered bar for that

[@robbykreisler4509]

Coop looks like a fit shane Gillis

[@BarryMcCock]

Add Bridge Built to the list of products to review

[@massiminimakes]

Idk how I feel about the reverse ladder system. I'm sure Stray Dog has done all the work to know that it will work, but I have concerns. At low angles, all of the weight is only being supported by the bolt and the ladder handle and a shearing force is being applied to the ladder arm. In all other ladders, the force is always applied along the length of the ladder. I'm not perfectly up to date on my materials science, but afaik, steel is much stronger in compression than it is when subjected to shear force.

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

Yeah I hope this wasn’t just for looks and they’ve thoroughly tested this out

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

@@BrandonSchwartz1it’s not just for looks there multiple reasons a reverse ladder system is superior. The first is the frame is open allowing you to put a spotter plate that doesn’t get in the way for rows. It also allows you to get a greater ROM on chest supported rows as you can go further down. The other reason is you don’t have to bend all the l way down to adjust it as the adjustment point is higher up as it’s on the pad. We have sold over 300 of these benches and have had athletes bench 500 lbs on them with no issues.

[@BM-si2ei]

Never heard of this outfit, so I checked out their site. Typical offerings, until I got to their Triad rack system. A corner-rack? I have no idea if that's interesting or viable, but I'm genuinely curious. If you can, review the Triad Half Rack. The full rack is less interesting to review because there's definitely no clearance issues, but the half rack I'd be very interested to see how that performs as it's intended.

[@richardmather1906]

Agree. Space saving innovation. Never seen one of those before.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

@@richardmather1906 that’s because we invented it.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

We have multiple other innovations, we were the first to integrate cables into 3x3 power racks back in 2003. Also checkout the GOAT.

[@BM-si2ei]

@@Stray-Dog-Strength I mean that's pretty cool.

[@GlumSVK]

​@@Stray-Dog-Strength And what is so special about Triad rack? Total depth with safety arms is approx. 57 inch (rack itself is 34 and spotter arms is 23). Competitor flat foot racks are useally 48 inch deep. I am really curious.

[@johnsotelo3125]

I would order from rep fitness, but rep doesn't deliver to Hawaii, I wish they would and soon.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

We ship to Hawaii reach out!

[@MrSixxshooter]

Great review . Can you please review the Bolt fitness supply Octabell adjustable dumbbells ? 🙏💪🏋️‍♀️

[@runiniscrazy]

Sorry coop I already placed my stray dog order before the video came out.

[@joecowan3719]

Love that Stray Dog Strength bench, but for half the price when I bought it, I can't seem to justify upgrading from my REP AB5200.

[@Stray-Dog-Strength]

Our products are made in the USA using American Labor, not something most cheaper benches can say.

[@peterchats9783]

I need a sissy squat equipment review asap!

[@FlyConnor12]

Coop can you give me some adjustable dumbbells

[@gnawty4662]

Oh baby! Hey Coop, I need a quality rack for under $700, barbell and weights for MAX $1200(?) am I dreaming?

[@jimbeam2705]

You are dreaming if you think that he will respond.

[@gnawty4662]

@@jimbeam2705 no worries. I won’t lose sleep over it