Lots of folks have asked me about this piece. While it takes up a fair amount of real estate (about 1 horse stall mat), and only performs one movement, it is one of my favorite machines that I own. It's heavy duty enough to accommodate users of all shapes and sizes and has an adjustable foot plate. One thing you'll quickly realize is you do not need to load up the weight horns with massive amounts of weight to get a good lift in. This machine will humble you in short order. While not as bulky as other products from Arsenal or Temple of Gainz, the cost savings you are getting here is well worth the tradeoff. One thing to keep in mind is the counterbalance on this machine uses springs rather than weight plates. You can sub out or change with bands if you would prefer. For a deep stretch that blasts the quads and takes the strain off your lower back, I can't recommend this piece enough.

Ol reliable. This is the first piece of gym equipment I got for my basement and it's held up constant years of abuse. If you are going to get this, adding the storage horns on the back dramatically help with stability. For the price, you are getting a quality squat stand that can fit in low ceiling basements. Just know that Rogue has made it difficult to expand this rack into a full power rack, so you'll have to do a bit of frankensteining if you decide to go that route. Attachments are also limited but you can expand. The spotter arms have withstood tons of abuse and the frame itself feels sturdy to use even for Romanian deadlifts off the end. Definitely a great place to start and worth every penny.