TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled vs Rogue Y2 Yoke
This is a comparison between the TITAN heavy duty sled and the Rogue Y2 Sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which conditioning equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue Y2 Yoke
This is an overview of the Rogue Y2 Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
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Overview of the Rogue Y2
Price $535
The
Rogue Y2 is the next step up from a
squat stand from Rogue. The additional
plate storage and the adjustable cross-member on the
stand make it a great all in one gym option. You can use it as a
sled,
rack, and
yoke at the same time. For $535 you will find yourself a good deal, as long as you have the footprint to fit it into your commercial gym or home space. The full specifications are:
- Made in the USA
- Height: 92" with base
- Total Weight Capacity: 750+LB (two side storage and four corner-post weight storage options)
- Applications: Strongman Yoke Training, Pushing, Pulling, Carrying, Zercher, Squat, Press, etc.
- (2) Uprights: 2 x 3" 11-Gauge Steel
- (2) Bases and (4) Skid/Storage Feet
- Adjustable Crossbar: 3" OD
- (2) J-Cups
If you are looking into a budget
rack option from Rogue this is probably one of the best you can get, as long as you do not want to work with a lot of attachments in the future.
Pros of the Rogue Y2
- Great value for money
- Multiple-use cases
- Adjustable height
You will be hard-pressed to find more options in one
rack for this price from Rogue. If you want to be space and budget efficient, this is the way to go. You will get the use cases of equipment that can cost up to $5000 in this one
rack. Especially if you are a single user and do not have to worry about waiting times, this is great.
The cons of the Rogue Y2
- Limited safety
- Clunky for sled work
- Big footprint
While the
Y2 saves a lot of space as it combines a lot of functionality, it still has a larger footprint than a half
rack,
squat stand, RM3
rack. Compared to the purpose-built
sleds it is also clunkier to move. While bench pressing and squatting are possible, you will need spotter arms to be safe. Spotter arms just have the habit of being missed or making the whole structure fall over when you drop the weight. Safety üins and straps in a power
rack are easier to handle and more secure.
Alternatives to the Rogue Y2
The
Rogue Y1 is a smaller version of the
Rogue Y2. If you do not have very tall athletes or do not need to practice any sandbag throwing, the smaller version will do and save you a little bit of money.
The
SM2 squat stand is an alternative that saves some space compared to the
Yoke and only focuses on functioning as a
squat stand rather than a
yoke and
sled. With the
SM2 you also get the bigger steel tubes from the Monster series and can upgrade at a later stage to the big
racks that Rogue is currently focusing on.
The
volcano costs about 4 times what the
yoke costs but has its applications especially for very mature strongman. If you want to flip or carry very big weights the
Volcano is probably the better option than the
Rogue Y2.
Conclusion for the Rogue Y2
The
Rogue Y2 is an often overlooked option for home gym owners that does it all. It is relatively low priced and you can get a lot of mileage out of it. If you are not considering a folding
rack for your home gym, definitely look at this instead of bolted down power
racks. Professional gyms with space can cover a lot of needs with just one or two
yokes. Think of what you can get out of these two
yokes for your clients instead of being one more treadmill.
Overview and review of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled
This is an overview of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy-duty High low Push-pull weight sled from TITAN is a clone of the
Rogue butcher sled. This sled has two load pins and is built for heavy loads to be pushed around. This sled has a considerable size and is, therefore, harder to store than a dog sled. This is the right choice when you want to make big burly Rugby players and NFL players move seemingly immovable objects. The full specifications are:
- Heavy Duty 11 gauge steel
- Dual Plate Horns at 10" High
- High/Low push/pull handles with strap hook
- Black Powder Coated frame
- Breaks down easily for Quick transport or storage
- 600 lb plus Capacity
- Post spacing: 26-in.
- Dimensions: 46-in (L) x 30.5-in (W) x 36-in (H).
- Sled Skis: 8-in x 5-in x 8mm thick
- Weight: 64 lb.
This is a big boy toy and needs space. Do not consider it when you can not exercise outdoors or have considerable space indoors.
Pros of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
Cons of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
While the size is great if you are looking for a big sled it can become a problem when you do not have the space to store the sled. Especially in a home gym, it can just get in the way as you will not use it as often as other equipment and can not just lean it against a wall like a dog sled to store it away.
As TITAN offers some of the cheapest equipment around that also comes with its perils. There is a higher possibility, that you have to force some of the parts as they do not fit snug. This can be fixed when you are a good handyman, but can also become so extreme, that you might question why you bought something new from TITAN rather than used from a different brand.
Alternatives to the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
If you run a respectable home gym and want to add a sled, the
TITAN Pro sled might be a better choice from TITAN. If your goal is to add some resistance to your sprints and push a bit of weight around, the
TITAN Pro Sled is more than enough in capacity and offers more versatility while taking up less space.
The
low bar push pull drag sled from Rogue is a simple $100sled that comes with everything you need. It is simple and can be used with a harness or at the handle. A very cheap way of getting fit and not to be sneered at, especially if you only use low loads and find the
Pro Sled too expensive and the Heavy Duty sled too big.
The
power bar weighted sled with leash and harness is the ideal sled to keep in the back of your truck or car. If you like to take a sled outside to your favorite hill, this is the one to get. The plate pin can be collapsed so that it can be easily stored in tight spots. For the price of roughly $80, you can even consider getting more than one and just wreck them. The only downside is that this sled has a lower plate capacity and the metal drags directly on the ground.
Conclusion for the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy Duty high low push-pull sled from TITAN is a good choice if you want to save money, have space to run and store it, and just occasionally do heavy loads on it. If you have a team of players that will abuse this sled around the clock you might want to upgrade to the
Rogue butcher as it will last longer.