Overview and review of the Rogue LP2
The rogue LP2 is the upgraded version of the old Rogue lat pull that uses the Rogue slinger and encasement for the lat pull. This is a quick overview.
Overview and review of the Rogue LP2
The Rogue LP-2 lat pulldown is the latest installation in the Lat pull down series of Rogue and comes in at $3195. Rogue used the recent Monster slinger developments to make the design even better and also out the weight stacks into a cage. The specifications of the LP-2 are:
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Made in the USA
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Stand-Alone Construction, 3x3” 11-gauge steel (Must be bolted to the floor, mounting hardware not included)
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Product Weight: 775 LBS
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Height: 108”
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Foot Print 70” x 43”
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NEW 300 LB Weight Stack (10 LB increments), machined in USA
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NEW 6” Machined Aluminum Pulleys + UHMW covers, machined in USA
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¼” Cable built to US Mil-Spec for aircraft cable
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Stainless Steel clevises for cable attachment, machined in USA
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MB Black powdercoat finish
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(1) Stainless Steel Lat Bar, built by Rogue
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(1) Set of Plastic Covered Band Attachment pins
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(2) Custom Black Carabiners
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(1) Diamond Tread Footplate: 18.75" wide x 8" tall, with 10 adjustment positions spaced 1.5" on center.
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(1) Foam Seat: 16.5" long x 11.75" wide.
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NEW (1) Set of Flip Down Foot Pegs for the Low Row: 8 total adjustment positions spaced 2” on center
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NEW (1) Swing-Arm Foam Leg Roller Assembly: 8 total adjustment positions spaced 0.83" on center
This is a proper lat pulldown machine that has gone through multiple iterations of design at Rogue fitness. If you have space and money in your home gym it is definitely worth the investment.
Pros of the LP-2
The pros of the LP-2 are:
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Encased
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Sturdy
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Easy adjustments
The LP-2 is a proper machine for a commercial or home gym to perform rows and lat pulldowns. This is a great pulley which has been refined over several years by one of the leading fitness suppliers in the industry. If you can afford it and have space you will definitely s be happier with this than a makeshift pulley.
Cons of the LP-2
The cons of the LP-2 are:
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Price
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Space Requirements
The LP-2 does what it says on the tin. There is no question about that. But this comes at a hefty price and will take quite a bit more space up in your home gym. For a commercial gym, it is a great option. Home gym owners might want to save money and space.
Alternatives to the LP-2
The alternatives to the LP-2 are:
The monster lat pull down is an earlier version of the LP-2 with less encasing. You will save some money compared to the LP-2 and more of a raw look. The monster lat pulldown also does not make use of the slinger upgrades for the pulley.
The monster slinger is a great option for someone who already has a rogue rack at home. The slinger can be in the way for your regular workouts, but is stable and can take some plates. The downside is that you can not uninstall the slinger as fast as a simple pulley.
The spud inc is the cheapest and most makeshift of the options. You save money and it will take less time to get the pulley on and off for training. The downside is that it will be the least stable solution of all for repeatable high loads.
