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Rogue Y1 Yoke vs Rogue Butcher V2

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Sep 26, 2020 4:00:00 PM

Rogue Y1 Yoke vs Rogue Butcher V2

This is a comparison of the Rogue Y1 Yoke and the Rogue Butcher V2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.

 
 

Overview and review of the Rogue Butcher V2

This is an overview of the Rogue Butcher V2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.

 

Overview of the Rogue Butcher

Price: $265
 
The Rogue Butcher is a simple design for a sled that holds a lot of plates. This is the right tool to get if you want to do heavy-duty sled pushes and pull.s The Rogue butcher has two uprights on which you can place plates. This makes the capacity a lot bigger than for the Dogsled from Rogue. The full specifications of the butcher are:
 
  • Made in the USA
  • 2x3” 11-Gauge Steel
  • Weight: 74LB / Weight Capacity: 500LB+
  • Rogue Signature Matte Black Powdercoat finish provides grip on all handles
  • Bolt-On Steel Feet can be used on any surface, fully replaceable
  • Multiple bars for different pushing positions
  • Compact footprint (42.25" x 47.25") and removable handles allows for easy storage, portability
  • Protective UHMW plastic skis can be added to order and come with all necessary hardware
The butcher is a solid and simple design. The only downside might be that it can damage the floors you are working on, even though Rogue started to provide plastic skis for it. 
 

Pros of the rogue butcher V2

 
Pros of the butcher V2 are:
 
  • Simple and robust build
  • Two possible plate stacks 
  • Bolt-on feet
This is a simple t build with two metal rods stuck on to the top. Nothing fancy just good old metal and bolts. This is exactly what you want when you want to go heavy on the sledding. Rogue also learned from the past and made the feet detachable in case they break. This way you can easily swap them out, without having to replace the entire unit.
 

Cons of the Rogue butcher V2

 
Cons of the V2 butcher are:
 
  • Only one operational mode 
  • Possible damages the floors 
  • Harder to store than the dogsled
The butcher only comes with one configuration which gives you less use for your buck compared to a yoke or the rogue Dogsled 1.2. As with all sleds, it will also possibly damage your driveway, gym floor or any other surface you will use it on. The butcher uprights are also welded onto the t construction. This makes it harder to put it away into a small corner compared to the Dogsled 1.2 which has removable uprights. 
 

Alternatives to the butcher V2

 
Alternatives to the Rogue butcher V2 are:
 
The XPO trainer 2 has the same training effect as the butcher, except it runs on wheels. This way you will not hurt the surfaces you train on as much and still get a good workout in. The XPO works with a type of flywheel to make the resistance higher the faster you go. If you like the missing momentum of deadweight than the butcher is probably better for very heavy sled pulls or pushes.
 
The dogsled 1.2 is the most versatile option out of the Rogue sled line up. While it is less bulky and big than the butcher, it makes up for in different attachments to train in different ways. Especially the many ways to use a carabiner and rope in combination with the Dogsled 1.2 makes it the better tools to move lower payloads around fast to become more agile. The downside is that it is not made for holöding a ton of plates like the butcher is. 
 
The last option is a Rogue Yoke 2. The Rogue Y2 has also been equipped with plastic feet. This way pushed and pulls as with a sled can be done. The Yoke triples up as a yoke, squat stand, and sled in this configuration. At a price point of roughly $500 to $700 dollars you get an all in one gym. The downside that the Yoke is a lot clunkier than the Rogue sleds for speed work. If you go slow and heavy the yoke is adoption, but not if you want to accelerate and change directions fast in your training. 
 

Conclusion for the Butcher V2

 
The Rogue butcher V2 is a great tool for heavy sled pushes. Rugby players and football players will enjoy them to train how to block and tackle. If you are more into agility or 4-5 plates are more than enough for your strength endeavors, then the Dogsled 1.2 is possibly the better choice for your training needs.  
 
 
 
 

Overview and review of the Rogue Y1 Yoke

This is an overview of the Rogue Y1 Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details

 

Overview of the Rogue Y1

Price: $495
 
The Rogue Y1 is the smallest Yoke in the Rogue Line up and comes in at $495. The Yokes from Rogue are often overlooked for home gym purchases or commercial facilities. For not a lot of money for Rogue items, you get a sled, squat stand, and Yoke in one go. This combination covers most training needs without taking up too much space or money. The full specifications of the Y1 are:
 
  • Made in the USA
  • Height: 72"
  • Total Weight Capacity: 750+LB (two side and four corner-post plate storage options)
  • Applications: Pushing, Pulling, Carrying, Zercher, Squat, Press, etc.
  • (2) Uprights: 2 x 3" 11-Gauge steel
  • Crossbar: 3" OD
  • (2) Bases and (4) Skid Feet with Plate Storage Posts
  • (2) J-Cups
This is a solid option for a reasonable price, that can transform your home gym or professional facility. 
 

Pros of the Rogue Y1

 
The pros of the Rogue Y1 are:
 
  • Good value for money
  • Multiple applications
  • Space efficient
Compared to get a rack, sled, and yoke, the Y1 is very space and price-efficient. You can do a whole list of exercises with this one piece of equipment. Especially if you know how to train without safeties, this is a good pick for you.
 

Cons of the Rogue Y1

 
The cons of the Rogue Y1:
 
  • Limited safety
  • Limited space for attachments
  • Bigger than a half rack
If you want to save space or if you can not get the full use of the Yoke is your making space, then a half-rack might be the better option. A half rack will give you more security as you can use safety pins or straps and also more cross-member real estate to attach bands or any other kind of extra devices. If you want an all-in-one ready station for raw strength, this is it. If you are looking for something a little more modular, go for the squat stands.
 

Alternatives to the Rogue Y1

 
Alternatives to the Rogue Y1 are:
 
If you are looking for a bigger yoke for more balance, or because you want to toss things over the Crossbar, than you can opt for the Rogue Y2 or Rogue Y3. It is the same structure as the Y1, just with higher uprights. This way the height increases and you have a few more options for your training.
 
The Rogue SM1 is an alternative if you just want a squat stand and start a home gym based on the Rogue Monster series. The monster series provides bigger beams which make for a more stable structure. It is also the product line that Rogue invests most of its time in to develop further. If you only see these first cross members as the start of a bigger gym in the future based on the Monster series, than the SM1 is a good place to start. 
 
If you are looking for a sled for your home gym, but do not want to move your rack setup in and out of the garage each time you want to put a session in, then the XPO trainer 2 is great for you. The XPO is the only sled with wheels that works with a flywheel resistance. The harder you push, the harder it gets. This is a great solution if you do not want to wreck our lawn or driveway, while still going hard at it. 
 

Conclusion for the Rogue Y1

 
The Rogue Y1 is possibly the cheapest all in one gym that you can get from Rogue. if you have space and now how to train in these various ways, then the Rogue Yoke 1 is the right choice for you. If you want to keep your different training stations separate, go for a squat stand instead or upgrade to a full rack. 
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