Can't Squat's Reviews (11)


(5.00)
6/2/2026
I have both the 20" and 30" Pro stainless steel versions. For most home gym users I would go for the 30" as it opens up wide pulls. The 20" is more compact though and still allows medium wide pulls. I use both depending on what holes I need. The "Pro" version isn't needed but the bevelled edges are a nice touch and probably make getting the carabiners on/off easier. In general for this sort of attachment, some people may have ROM issues depending on cable setup etc. One use for this, which I love, is for cable crunches. Grabbing a pair of D-handles at the side of my head is a great way to lock in. The only minor con for me is that the latest versions come in "raw" stainless while the original version was "polished" stainless. Doesn't matter, but I do prefer the polished look.
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(5.00)
6/2/2026
I have both the 20" and 30" Pro stainless steel versions. For most home gym users I would go for the 30" as it opens up wide pulls. The 20" is more compact though and still allows medium wide pulls. I use both depending on what holes I need. The "Pro" version isn't needed but the bevelled edges are a nice touch and probably make getting the carabiners on/off easier. In general for this sort of attachment, some people may have ROM issues depending on cable setup etc. One use for this, which I love, is for cable crunches. Grabbing a pair of D-handles at the side of my head is a great way to lock in. The only minor con for me is that the latest versions come in "raw" stainless while the original version was "polished" stainless. Doesn't matter, but I do prefer the polished look.
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(5.00)
6/1/2026
One case where the Monster Lite version is better than the Monster version. The J-cup style attachment makes it easy to move up/down rack or just take off, unlike the Monster version. I much prefer straps over a "hard" safety. Hitting a hard safety during a squat or bench etc. is very jarring. Though they do have their uses, as others have mentioned. For new buyers. When buying a rack you can email Rogue to swap out the safeties etc. if the website doesn't offer the option. For me, I would always go for strap safeties over the "standard" Pin & Pipe safeties Rogue offers.
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(5.00)
6/1/2026
Rogue recently updated these so the UHMW goes all the way to the top at the front, the bolts are recessed, and there is UHMW against the rack. Basically the same quality and design as the Monster version. I found the extra UHMW at the front makes a difference for OHP if you re-rack at a funny angle... For new buyers. When buying a rack you can email Rogue to swap out the J-cups etc. if the website doesn't offer the option. For me, I would always go for Sandwich J-cups (or Roller) over the "standard" J-cups Rogue offers. Don't get be wrong, they work. However, Sandwich J-cups come with UHMW at the front and underneath, yes you'll hit this, and with the 1" version you also gain some extra width for your barbell collars. Needed in a Rogue rack.
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(4.33)
6/1/2026
For new buyers. When buying a rack you can email Rogue to swap out the J-cups etc. if the website doesn't offer the option. For me, I would always go for Sandwich J-cups (or Roller) over these. Don't get be wrong, they work. However, Sandwich J-cups come with UHMW at the front and underneath, yes you'll hit this, and with the 1" version you also gain some extra width for your barbell collars. Needed in a Rogue rack. I now use my standard pair on the front of my rack as (expensive) storage hooks for rings etc.
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(5.00)
6/1/2026
As others have said, the angles on this bar are perfect. Also too, is the 28.5mm diameter (for me). My first curl bar, yes we've all had one, was a 25mm bar. It worked, but just felt wrong in the hand. The only con is that the knurl is just a bit too sharp. If it could have the same knurling as the Rogue Cable Curl Bar, which is all grip and no sharp, this curl bar would be perfect. As I've said in other reviews, Rogue's knurl seems to differ from product to product. Sometimes perfect, sometimes not. This isn't quite there. But still good and I look forward to using this bar. What more is there to life?
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(5.00)
6/1/2026
This rack is perfect for my current setup. 1st floor (one level up) spare bedroom. No need to bolt down, and spreads the weight along the feet (I assume). As others have mentioned, it does have some potential downsides. Not being a "standard" rack, some attachments won't work, and extending to a 6-post is non-trivial. You'll want Sandwich J-cups to help with the width, and a silver sharpie to write some hole numbers. Note: You can email Rogue to switch attachments out at time of purchase. I wish they just had this available directly on their website. I suggest a) Sandwich J-cups b) Strap safeties c) Socket pullup bar. The last potential con is that some attachments only cater for 1" holes. I've not found that to be an issue, but worth considering.
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(5.00)
6/1/2026
Far superior to the standard metal D-Handles you find in commercial gyms. The 25mm are great for lighter weights and if you use straps. The thinner handle helps here. The 28.5mm version would be my ideal diameter but I'm not a fan of the knurling on the Aluminium handles. Like the Socket Pullup Bar, Rogue's knurling seems to differ from product to product. The 32mm stainless steel handles are grip work for me (small hands). But the knurling on these is perfect IMHO so no issues with heavy grip work there. I do wish Rogue offered stainless steel for all sizes, and offered this and colours as standard options. Having to buy handles just to swap them out seems a waste to me.
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