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Dylan K Johnson
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Registrace 17. 08. 2007
Filmmaker, photographer, cinematographer and fitness enthusiast. Here on this channel I blend these and many other things to create fun and informative videos!
Ares Lever Arm Cable Trolley Adapter | DIY Gym Tutorial
All parts were purchased from www.mcmaster.com/
This is been tested and confirmed to work with only the Rogue Fitness 50 Cal Lever Arms (V1 and V2) in combination with the Rep Fitness PR-4000 and PR-5000 V1 Ares and Athena Cable Trolleys.
For other lever arms or cable trolley systems you may need to adjust the length of the adapter brackets, or the size/thread pitch of the bolts and coupling nut.
Affiliate links and Discount Codes - www.kiakahaathletics.com/affiliates
Shoutout to my amazing wife for helping me test both of these products! I'll have her socials linked below!
CZcams ¬- www.youtube.com/@UCgPuyNdf7XLpUqy4LmarvSg
Instagram ¬- lyricalfitchick
Today we are taking a look at the AbMat HTP (Hip Thrust Pad) and Pivot Pad! Are they worth it? Are they any good? Well, you'll just have to watch the review to find out! *spoiler, they are* ;)
Kept things fairly raw in today's review and tried to touch on as much as possible, but if I missed anything or if you want to know more about something in particular let me know in the comments!
You can also check out my other videos and reviews of most items in our home gym!
Be sure to subscribe if you liked this video, because there are some MASSIVE changes coming soon to our garage gym!
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Supplements - Use code "DKJ10" to save 10% on your entire order!
Axe & Sledge - lddy.no/afcs
If you want to see more content from me, including daily uploads, home gym tips and tricks, reviews and more you can follow me on my other social media platforms below!
Instagram ¬- dkj.fit
This is been tested and confirmed to work with only the Rogue Fitness 50 Cal Lever Arms (V1 and V2) in combination with the Rep Fitness PR-4000 and PR-5000 V1 Ares and Athena Cable Trolleys.
For other lever arms or cable trolley systems you may need to adjust the length of the adapter brackets, or the size/thread pitch of the bolts and coupling nut.
Affiliate links and Discount Codes - www.kiakahaathletics.com/affiliates
Shoutout to my amazing wife for helping me test both of these products! I'll have her socials linked below!
CZcams ¬- www.youtube.com/@UCgPuyNdf7XLpUqy4LmarvSg
Instagram ¬- lyricalfitchick
Today we are taking a look at the AbMat HTP (Hip Thrust Pad) and Pivot Pad! Are they worth it? Are they any good? Well, you'll just have to watch the review to find out! *spoiler, they are* ;)
Kept things fairly raw in today's review and tried to touch on as much as possible, but if I missed anything or if you want to know more about something in particular let me know in the comments!
You can also check out my other videos and reviews of most items in our home gym!
Be sure to subscribe if you liked this video, because there are some MASSIVE changes coming soon to our garage gym!
SUBSCRIBE! - czcams.com/users/DylanKJohnson
Supplements - Use code "DKJ10" to save 10% on your entire order!
Axe & Sledge - lddy.no/afcs
If you want to see more content from me, including daily uploads, home gym tips and tricks, reviews and more you can follow me on my other social media platforms below!
Instagram ¬- dkj.fit
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Training Vlog - Pull Day - Breaking In The Prime Fitness Seated Row - 8-20-2024
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Affiliate links and Discount Codes - www.kiakahaathletics.com/affiliates Shoutout to my amazing wife for helping me test both of these products! I'll have her socials linked below! CZcams ¬- www.youtube.com/@UCgPuyNdf7XLpUqy4LmarvSg Instagram ¬- lyricalfitchick Sorry for the focus issues, playing around with some stuff. Kept things fairly raw in today's review and tried to touch ...
Rep Fitness AB 4100 Long Term Review -Good or Bad?
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Rep AB-4100 - repfitness.com/products/ab-4100-adjustable-weight-bench?variant=41393870667934#61f98e0de08c8 Affiliate links and Discount Codes - www.kiakahaathletics.com/affiliates Today we are taking a look at the Rep Fitness AB-4100 Adjustable Bench after having used to for over a year and a half! Is it good? Is it bad? Pros and Cons? How could it be better?! I cover all of these topics throug...
AbMat HTP and Pivot Pad Review
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Affiliate links and Discount Codes - www.kiakahaathletics.com/affiliates Shoutout to my amazing wife for helping me test both of these products! I'll have her socials linked below! CZcams ¬- www.youtube.com/@UCgPuyNdf7XLpUqy4LmarvSg Instagram ¬- lyricalfitchick Today we are taking a look at the AbMat HTP (Hip Thrust Pad) and Pivot Pad! Are they worth it? Are they any good? Well, ...
Garage Gym Tour - Version 3.0! Our $50,000 Home Gym!
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Affiliate links and Discount Codes - www.kiakahaathletics.com/affiliates Kept things fairly raw in today's garage gym tour and tried to touch on as much as possible, but if I missed anything or if you want to know more about something in particular let me know in the comments! You can also check out my other videos and reviews of most items in our home gym! Be sure to subscribe if you liked thi...
Training Log - Day 13 - Glutes Hams Back Traps
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Training Log - Day 13 - Glutes Hams Back Traps
Training Log - Day 12 - Chest Shoulders
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Training Log - Day 12 - Chest Shoulders
Training Log - Day 8 - Shoulders Chest
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Training Log - Day 8 - Shoulders Chest
Training Log - Day 5 - Glutes Hams Back
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Training Log - Day 5 - Glutes Hams Back
Training Log - Day 4 - Chest Shoulders
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Training Log - Day 4 - Chest Shoulders
Plate Snacks Custom Decals Review and Installation!
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Plate Snacks Custom Decals Review and Installation!
Rogue Fitness 50 Cal Lever Arm Review! Good or Bad?
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Rogue Fitness 50 Cal Lever Arm Review! Good or Bad?
FULL 7 Day Family Meal Prep! - Dad Bod Diaries | Episode 2
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FULL 7 Day Family Meal Prep! - Dad Bod Diaries | Episode 2
Rep Fitness AB-5000 vs AB-4100 Bench Review!
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Rep Fitness AB-5000 vs AB-4100 Bench Review!
My New Series... Dad Bod Diaries! | Episode 1
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My New Series... Dad Bod Diaries! | Episode 1
Rep Fitness AB 5000 ZERO GAP Review - 3 Years later!
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Rep Fitness AB 5000 ZERO GAP Review - 3 Years later!
Clever! Well done dude!
Lot of time and effort went into this video. Enjoyed it brotha. Good stuff.
Good vid, would have enjoyed to see you put it on the ares but I know that would probably be a pain in the butt to take it off and put it back on.
That rep rack is a beast
Intro B-Roll song name? Awe-mazing bro😍😍 In all realness bro👌🏻👌🏻🔥
What about stability? Worried about its narrow base… have any issues with it tipping etc?
@@codywalter7029zero issues. During the video I demonstrate a few stability tests, but I've never had any issues the entire time I owned it 🤙
Hey, just found your channel and subbed. I’m trying to set up a garage gym similar to yours and I wondered if you could tell me your garages internal dimensions??it’s one thing knowing stuff will physically fit in the space, it’s another knowing whether it will be realistically usable. Would really appreciate your input!
@@31BT of course. Our garage is 23' deep by 19' wide, so just under 440 sq/ft. A good tool I used when trying to figure out the layout for our space was actually the Rogue Fitness Zues Builder www.roguefitness.com/zeus-builder It won't have everything out there, but you can usually find a close enough match for the dimensions of whatever you're looking for to get a good idea of how this will work. Hope that helps!
@@DylanKJohnson Thank you so much. Really appreciate it. My garage is a bit smaller - 18.7’ x 15.4’. I’m currently smashing my way through your videos so may pop back in with a few questions because your machines are similar to what I’m thinking of. Great channel by the way! Very cool!
Hey Dylan, I had another question for you. Do you have a raising extension on your Ares low row? As you’ll probably know it’s one of the things that they’ve changed on the 2.0 but yours doesn’t look all that low? Sorry if you’ve done a vid on this and I’ve missed it. The reason I ask is that they don’t sell the 2.0 in the UK yet and I want to get training asap!
Looks like the same arc as hammer strength with flexible handles and Strive Tech. Am I hitting this right"?
@@theowaf8822 mostly, yes. The other difference is that the hammer strength is iso-lateral, and the handles diverge as you pull. Iso-lateral is not a huge deal as you can easily do single arm variations with the prime, but the diverging aspect is one thing it has over this IMO. If the handles on this moved outwards as you pulled it would be amazing. However, because the handles can move so freely you can make them do that a bit yourself when pulling. Just have to be intentional with it and direct the pull. Overall though the resistance profile and the leverages of the hammer strength is extremely poor in comparison. Actually, in my experience and opinion, most hammer strength plate loaded machines have really poor resistance curves. Hopefully that all makes sense, ha.
@@DylanKJohnson Looks like I'm gonna order one from Mike... he's gonna be so happy.
Daaaaaaaaaaamn that Actice-Track System brooooo🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for the little bit of science in your analysis
You can also use it as a crude 45 degree Hyperextension pad if you got some sandbags or heavy dumbbells to hold your feet. Works well to turn a flat bench into a quasi utility bench for seated dumbbell presses too.
Absolute genius idea to get that angle.
Great review! Once we’re settled the first thing I’m going to get is a bench. My Flybird was fine when I started but it doesn’t feel safe now that I am getting stronger. My kids started lifting with us and I think the AB-4100 would be better to move around as you said. I really wanted an AB-5100 so I could bench off the back pad but watching you pushing~250lbs (what was that, 265?), I feel pretty confident I can use it for benching no problem. Pad gaps don’t tend to bother me too much. Long term, I will be buying an Ares 2.0 or a FM-HR, so I was thinking an FID bench like the AB-5100 in the decline position would allow us to do low rows off of it as well. Not sure if a bench without a decline position would do ok with that. Before this review, I was leaning towards the Iron Master Super Bench Pro because it’s light weight and versatile but if I end up getting the AB-4100 instead I’ll use your affiliate link for sure. Thanks!
You say you want to replace your leg press with a pendulum squat, have you ever tried the pendulum squat on a rhino? - "Carolina Barbell Gym" shows a demo of this, if not.
Nice I ordered one yesterday. So guessing they will announce the 2.0 next week
Solid and Through long term review. It’s cool they offer colors on a mid level bench
@@carps_gym Thanks! For sure. I believe at one time the also had a limited run of OD Green and a light purple. Would be cool if they did a stainless version, though that's doubtful as they tend to reserve that for the "high end" items.
What’s the difference between the Powerlifting and Powerbuilding offerings?
These with the megalith handles from Rodman Strength? Killer combo? 💪🏼
Possibly. The rorman strength handles aren't as long as my mutant handles though, so I'd probably have to move the bench over to properly align each side the way I like. Also likely wouldn't be able to use the Flexx Grips because they hang down and would reduce the ROM. Greatly prefer having a neutral hand position for this movement, so I probably wouldn't bother with it if I couldn't use the Flexx Grips or something similar.
Prime pendulum? Where is the info on this?
@@Cd11998 they've shown a prototype and one of the first units on their story a while back, along with their hack squat. It's not officially released yet so you'd have to email them and see if they could provide more info.
What is your opinion of the rep open trap bar? Other than a "belt holder" 😁
@@Timm129 😂 it's a great multi-use bar. No balance issues that I've been able to find when using it as a trap bar, and it makes for a solid camber bar. Removing the handles to use it as a camber bar is tedious and annoying though, so I wouldn't recommend trying to do so mid workout. If you're planning to use it as one or the other try to adjust it prior to your workout. Only other possible con is that it's heavy for a trap bar (like 65lbs or something). Not as heavy as a normal camber bar (typically around 85lbs) but still heavier that some others on the market. Overall I'd say it's a solid bar. It doesn't get a lot of use simply because I am not a huge fan of trap bar deadlifts, and I have a Rogue camber bar if I want to do camber movements. My wife loves it, but she hasn't had trap bar deadlifts programmed for a while.
Shout out to that handsome gent that help load the bar! 🤙💪
What a vibe!
When I pick these up I’ll def use the affiliate links. Please keep reviewing equipment!
@@DerickCross34 much appreciated mate, and will do! Already have another lined up for next Friday 😉
I guarantee no other hip pad reviews are this thorough 😅
@@BasementBrandon we take our glute gains very serious over here 👌 🤣
We have the titan floor ghd which works for hip thrusts but we still use this set up. Awesome review
@@jacobzemer1 thanks mate! It's amazing how simple yet effective both of these pieces are, especially when used together!
My girlfriend loves this setup
@@jacobzemer1 works better than some dedicated machines we've used in the past!
I have the hip thrust pad as well, I definitely use it more for other random things in the gym like a seat cushion 😅
@@andie_pl ha, we do the same! It works great when you need just a little extra padding for other random things 😆
I love my ab4100 (I have the same white color), my ab5200 just sits in the corner now. I should really be more like you and just sell it to make room.
@@CVNTGETENOUGH the 4100 is such a great bench, especially for a small or cramped gym space. Light enough to easily move around, yet still super stable under load. Sell that 5200 and use the funds for another new toy! (That's what I'd do anyway 😅)
@@DylanKJohnson I'm thinking about it. I wanna save for a used leg curl/ext machine
Could this also work with a bit more depth if you moved the Bench further in and pulled on the Athena low pulley handles?
For sure, but do you mean the Ares low pulleys? The Athena only has the front cable trolleys. If you're talking about the Ares, the only issue I could see is that you'd be pulling at a forward angle and not straight up/down. If you meant pulling off the cable trolleys, that would also work, but unless you used some kind of attachment to hook them together so you could pull from closer to the center, they might be a little wide. It would depend on your hyperextension bench, but that would be an issue with mine due to the handle on it getting in the way. Hopefully that makes sense 😅
Great video! Peanut butter and jealous! Thanks for showing!
@@johna9168 thanks, and glad you enjoyed it! 🤙
Where can I get that low row pulley for the ares? I can’t find that guys Etsy…
@@sodisheveledcrew I got mine directly from Anderson Welding back before he had them on Etsy. Here's the link to his etsy shop page, but it looks like he's not taking any orders on anything until September. www.etsy.com/shop/AndersonWeldingLLC
Which one is that?
@@GarageGym_Brandon-td5pe amzn.to/3YFAvJx this one from Amazon. Specifically from FAGUS, but all of them are basically identical.
The auto tracking camera was just as cool as anything you’ve shown. I look forward to seeing a shorty bench review vid. Also still leaning away from the Transformer bar in favor for an SSB or a Marrs bar.
@@DerickCross34 it was a bit of a pain to balance, but I feel like it was worth it 😆 hopefully I should be switching to a shorty sometime towards the end of this month or next if all goes the way I want it to. I love the transformer, but we also use it for more than just SSB squats. I actually find myself using it for front squats a lot just because I hate holding a front rack position. Would love to try a Marrs bar someday. I've heard so many great things about it, but it's hard to justify when we've already got the transformer.
This is probably the best version to Imitate a Hammer Strength High Row I have seen
Workin' on that arm wrestling back-drag, I see.
You look like Jesse Laico from Athlean-X.
That born to lift storm trooper flag looks sick. do you remember where you got that?
@@joebower1417 that is from the company Conquering Barbell! They've got a ton of cool and different flag designs!
Amazing bro
@@95josealberto1 thanks mate! 👊
i assume CFT performance is out of business b/c that guy died
@@stephennolan219 I remember somebody saying they thought that was what happened a while back, but couldn't find anything to confirm it. Just checked the website though and yeah, that is the case.
Wall control setup is DOPE!
@@NoFate247 definitely one of my favorite parts of the gym! 😁
Can I buy the leg press?
@@J.Garner88 if you're local to or willing to drive to Post Falls I currently have it listed on Facebook marketplace. I just don't have the time or resources to palletize and ship it unfortunately.
Amazing dude. Love to see it
@@jacobzemer1 thanks mate, appreciate it! 🤙
Close-ups are needed when showing certain pieces of equipment. Maybe show B footage?
@@drethebarber700 if there's anything specific you want to see please let me know! I can do either a full video on it or like a short to showcase some stuff!
What were your favorite pieces, Dre?
you look like cbum in the thumbnail lol
@@basedabdu8653 😆 well that's certainly I compliment! Appreciate it! 🤙
Great gym and great tour. Just finished my DIY earthquake bar and it’s so simple, cheap and great… I don’t see myself getting the real thing (sadly for Bandbell) I got the shorty from Prime. It’s a freaking good bench. My main bench now. Even if I got the chance to get Atlantis and other great stuff, I prefer this one. The vinyl is probably the downside along with the inability to store it upright… But other than this, having the ability to remove the top for shoulders, but also for rows… is amazing. Chest press rows is my favourite exercise with the shorty… The preacher curl attachment is killer too…
@@jonathantremblay3469 thanks mate! Glad the pvc bar is working out so well for you! Also really appreciate the insight on the shorty! I'm for sure going to be getting one soon. I know they're supposedly working on an attachment that lets it store vertically, but who knows when that will actually release. I believe Jason McKee (man_who_parks_in_gym on ig) had a vertical stand attachment made by somebody. I'll have to see where he got it once I get the bench.
@@DylanKJohnsonI was one of the few lucky that won it at the GCC. I've been rocking mine since February last year. I gave a ton of comments to Prime about it. It's not a perfect bench... It has its strength and weaknesses. But it's my fav so far. I've been using Atlantis/Cybex/Hammer (and technogym, but technogym sucks) when I was in the commercial gym and a BOS FID 3.0 since I've moved to my homegym. Atlantis always been by all time favorite... Until I got the Prime. I'll got take a look at your reference... Thanks for the tip!!! I also began to draw an attachment to be able to store it uprights as well but I've built a lot of other DIY instead (GHD/Reverse Hyper wall-mounted/foldable , Oak/Maple open trap bar and a couple of other things...). This will be my next project for sure...! Just one thing about the DIY earthquake bar, I would suggest that you eventually paint it or cover it. This particular kind of PVC is very sensitive to light and UV and could lose it's elasticity and becomes brittle eventually... So the bar will eventually fail in a not good way. I'm not saying it will happen quickly, but that it's weaknesses compared to less strong electrical PVC hat IS resistant to UV. It's plumbing pipes so it's meant to go underground or in the wall. Just covered mine with heat shrink grip pattern tubing (for tennis...) this very morning...
Nice Space
@@carps_gym thanks man, appreciate it! 👊🤙
Great gym!
@@BasementBrandon even if it is in a garage and not a basement? 😆 thanks mate!
I’d like to buy that leg press if you do sell it let me know.
Awesome content, not gonna spend 1000 bucks on a table with these dam companies. Just not going to happen, this is much better
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