ogue Flip down safeties vs Utility seat
This is a comparison between Rogue Flipdown safeties and Rogue Utility seat including pros, cons, and alternatives. The Original was published in which accessory equipment to get for your rogue rack. Follow the links for details
Overview and review of the Rogue Monster Utility seat
The Rogue Monster Utility seat comes in at $225 and are a great addition to your existing rack to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "which accessory equipment to get for your rogue rack".
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Overview of the Rogue Monster Utility seat
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Box squats
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Bulgarian somit squats
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Hip thrusts
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Step ups
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Box jumps
Pros of the Monster Utility seat
This is an easy platform to use in your rack for a good price of you have the right setup in place.
Cons of the Monster Utility seat
This
seat only works in combination with other Rogue equipment and not as a stand alone which drives it cost above the stated price tag.
Alternatives to the Monster Utility seat
If you only want to perform box jumps pylo Boxes can be the right choice for you. This can be stacked and cost less than other wooden boxes. Their disadvantage is that they can only be used with one height.
The competition boxes can be used with multiple height giving you three different configurations for your workouts. An advantage over the
utility seat is that they are standalone and can also be used outside.
The box squat seats are adjustable I’m height depending on the user and can be used without the
flip-down safeties. This makes them ideal for heavy box squats where you still want to have the possibility to squat to a pin.
Summary of the Utility seat
Overview and review of the Rogue Flip down safeties
The Flip down safety comes in at $385 and is a great addition to your existing rack to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "which accessory equipment to get for your rogue rack".
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Overview of the Flipdown safeties
The
rogue flip down safeties are the rolls Royce of the safety pins you can get from Rogue. They are easy to adjust in height and provide a better platform for your rack pulls and pin pulls than safety pins or belts. They can be combined with the utility seat and
LT1 50 cal short arms to create many different applications. The full set includes:
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Made in Columbus, Ohio
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Sold in Pairs
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3 x 3" 11-Gauge Steel
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Holes 2” on center
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Protective UHMW plastic to protect the bar
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Easy slide-in and lock-down installation
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Includes (2) Monster Hitchpins
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Can also be used as a pulling platform
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Color: Black
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Length 43”
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Width 3”
If you want to secure yourself in a rack with style this is the way to go.
Pros of the flipdown safeties
The
flip-down safeties will take many beatings before they break. While the safety pins will warp slightly after a full drop of a weight, the
flip-down safeties will stand tall. For pin squats and rack pulls they will also provide a better and more stable platform than pins and belts.
Cons of the flipdown safeties
The
flip down safeties are more expensive and weigh more than the safety belts and pins. This can be of disadvantage when you have to buy multiple units or have many beginners working out at your gym.
Alternatives to the flipdown safeties
Most rogue racks ship with safety pins as a standard. Pay attention to the detailed descriptions and if you are in doubt ask their customer support before the purchase.
Safety belts are another variation on pins. Their advantage is that they will not warp when you drop a weight from a high height in them. I personally find them hard to adjust for pin squats and rack pulls and prefer the pins or
flip down safeties.
Summary of the Flipdown safeties
The
flip-down safeties are a great investment, especially if you do not have to but multiple racks and can use the budget for yourself only.