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This isn't the only channel or video or CZcams guy guilty of this- coop from GGR is probably the worst for this.... but what's up with guys who look like they own more gym equipment than spend time actually working out? And even if you could work out to the degree that you'd use all this- half of it's redundant.

Can you tell me the length of the lat pulldown with the foot rest removed? Thanks for the review.

Good call out on the overall handle length! Do you happen to know the length of the recessed portion of the handle (including the threads)? I’m deciding on the eyebolt length

Stall Mat Grippers: I hate it when I get a workout moving around my gym equipment

Sales pitch for PLAE - no use to anybody looking for general advice or where PLAE.isn't available.👎

I just got mine and is not connecting to wifi…and continuously gives a no connection error…and when I started it shows “Meghan markle” as a profile, did anyone else have the same issue?

Ok, so it does suck a little bit.

If the post that support the back pad was adjustable, this would be the best bench for the money.

Amazing video

Just ordered this bench and attachments... price was astounding.

Great review, and really appreciate you taking the time to go over all the alternative belt squat types in the beginning, and the assembly of it all. They should put this on their website---their own videos barely show the product.

Maybe we dont like watching a video where 50% is fluff

Well done! Thank you.

I would have liked to see a really high quality close up "macro" view of the floor. I have Rep Fitness rubber gym mats and I can't stand the porosity because it makes it almost impossible to clean. I'm interested in the Plae Achieve but can't find a good close up view of it anywhere.

my gym just got one an M4, 2 downsides, the resistance is lower compared to loading 100-150KG on a normal sled, and secondly, spot on with lack of measurement data. My rountine was 30 rounds of 100KG in 30 min or less, so I had 2 variables to play with, the weight or drop the time per round. I dont know how to measure my- effort on this in an incremental way

Oh hell yes! Definitely gonna buy one! 👍👍

Without something to hold onto it's a no go for me especially with the additional platform being smaller and higher. Not a fan of the proximity to the family jewels either bit it looks like with some further iterations it could be the clear winner.

Great review on both benches . I really love the Prime bench but I really want to have a bench that stands up and the shipping and total get very expensive . For the price of the prime bench with elbow pads and decline attachment I could Get the Ironmaster pro 2.0 , the 75 pound iron master adjustable dumbbells and stand for Just a $100 more . I’m totally in on buying and supporting 🇺🇸 made but I have to chase the obvious better deal .

Excellent review and comparison, thank you very much! I've got kind of a tie in my head between the Prime shorty and the Ironmaster. Two big considerations for me are weight, pad height, and pad width. I'm 5'8" and like another commenter said, narrow pads just with better for me to get that good per stretch on movements that open the chest. I'm also short enough that the almost inch height difference between the two benches matters if I want any good leg drive. Weight of the bench is a big trade-off better the ability for my wife to easily move the bench around and the stability to use is decline function for ab work. I'm honestly torn. I can reupholster the Prime pad too be grippier but not shorter when flat. The stability definitely favors the Prime bench. The Ironmaster is easier to adjust, move around, and store. Prime wins handily for chest supported work. Seat and pad gap are very unfortunate in Ironmaster's design. Both benches are 90%ers for me. They're so close but have enough right and wrong that I could be happy enough with either but happy enough is hard to swallow at half a grand minimum.

Too bad, no affiliates they got this for $294 right now. Free Shipping. Seen it as high as $600 shipped in the past

Wow the spud inc ones look like anemic dog shite compared to this

How many square feet is this garage gym ?

Interesting but I kinda feel like a Kbox is a similar take but with eccentric counter resistance... not quite the same with the whole spin / gravity rotation thing, but it's smoother on the body, and my gains (speed on ice - hockey) have been crazy good). Aka, I didn't expect to replace traditional squats with a kbox but I have.

This is by far one of the best weight bench reviews I've ever seen. It's not overhyped, and you give a lot of very useful information and demos for comparison. There are so many good options out there that its hard to decide which one I want for my first bench.

Can you put over foam mat or have to remove that?

Great review. Do they ever have this on sale?

Wait, I really do not want to be an ass here. But how tall are you?

Way too expensive at 2000 dollars...............

Was that a gungnir curler sighting!? Hope we get a review ❤

This or squat max md for belt squats?

Great review! I’ve got a water heater that I’ve been wanting to do something similar with. Did you get the plans from somewhere or could you say, in general, how you made it? I could give ya my email address, etc…. Thanks!

I think I'll stick with a carpet.

Good review 👍

Cool but yes pricey

How hard to assemble?

Very informative. I keep hearing water control. You must be Canadian lol

"It's an investment." --> One of the most overused statements ever.

Can the low UPS be attached on the Rogue Monster RM-390F?

Hi, What size Exxentric squat harness are you wearing, And what size hip harness are you wearing?

Lmfao! "It'd be like 80 degrees in my house". That was priceless!

Just ordered the newer version today. The Titan website does not have the spacers nor the chest support accessory. I called them and they said they don't currently offer those for the Squatmax-MD Belt Squat. I wonder why not?

Fantastic review and a unique product! I really, really love this design. I might not buy V1, though. The ladders are my least favorite bit. Enclose them, please. The front handle - maybe knurl it and move it low center like Rep. The width is good as I like ROM on DB bench presses - the vinyl isn't a deal breaker as I just don't lift insanely heavy. Design V2 to stand upright, please. Love the attachments aside from the cradle as I think that might get in the way. Laser the seat angles. Boom - perfect bench. I love my Rogue adjustable 3.0. I'll sell it for V2 of this bench or a competitor that steals these ideas. An amazing addition to the stagnant bench world but would love to see a few tweaks. I guess, in thinking about it a little more, I'm wondering if the ladder design isn't primarily to reduce weight from the enclosed benches? Are they targeting smaller lifters? For the price, though, the ladder design leaves something to be desired - just looks cheap/flimsy/scratchy. I'd pay $600 for the base shorty bench as is.

Besides the position. How is this different from a row machine?

No vertical storage option is a deal breaker for smaller home gyms. Takes up to much space. Anyone know what this secret coming in the spring attachment will hit? Legs maybe or pullover?

Surprised no one has said this… flip the mats over if you want a flat top. There are tiny grooves on the bottom all going the same direction. I like the look of it much better. Will be a little harder to clean but just use a hard bristled brush. They lie perfectly flat

You have the most informative videos about gym equipment, you're no-nonsense and get to the point! Thank you!

Just ordered one. Can't wait for the leg curl extension to drop.

Fantastic review! Extremely thorough and honest. This would be a great bench for my accessory work, but the lack of vertical storage is a dealbreaker in my current space. If the leg extension/leg curl attachment is as compelling as the teases make it out to be, that might be enough to make me find room.

$725 for the bench and an additional $200 for the preacher curl attachment is crazy.