XPO 2 trainer vs Rogue Y1 Yoke
This is a comparison of the XPO trainer 2 and the Rogue Y1 Yoke including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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
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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
- 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
- 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
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.
This is an overview of the XPO 2 trainer including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
The
XPO Trainer 2 offers an innovative design for
sled work by adding tires and an accelerating resistance model. The secret sauce of this
sled is a little motor at the front wheel that provides more and more resistance the harder and faster you push. This is similar to training with bands or flywheels for running, except the resistance comes from the front rather than behind. This makes the
XPO a great
sled for beginners who want to work with resistance from the start or pros that want resistance at high speeds. The full specifics of this
sled are:
- Made by Armored Fitness Equipment
- First Push Sled with Wheels
- Patent-Pending Exponential Resistance Curve: As you push harder/faster, the resistance increases to compensate
- No Weight Plates Included or Required
- (2) Removable Handles for easy transport and storage
- Laser-cut XPO Trainer logo in front plating
- Durable rubberized wheels for safe all-surface sled training
- Nearly Silent Operation
- Suitable for Beginner / Rehab up to High Intensity / Pro training
- Color: Black
A great addition to a commercial gym with a lot of space or a home gym with a spacious driveway. For professional, very heavy athletes, this might not be the right choice.
Pros of the XPO trainer 2
- Wheels instead of a sled
- work at high speeds
- Accelerating resistance curve
The biggest pro of this machine compared to
sleds is that it has wheels. This means less wear and tear on any floor that it is used on. This is especially good for indoor gyms and home gyms that are worried about
sleds wrecking the floor. The wheels also enable that you can get to a sprinting speed without worrying that the
sled will get caught on the ground and you really hurt yourself. Compared to other
sleds, this one gets harder the more momentum you create. Traditional
sleds are usually the hardest to get moving and get easier, once momentum is built.
Cons of the XPO trainer 2
- Lightweight
- Wheels
- Accelerating resistance curve
Depending on the training application and where you use it the
XPO is great. Anyone who is not an NFL linebacker or rugby player will probably be satisfied and get excellent results from it improving their explosiveness and getting some cardio work in at the same time. If you weigh 100kg plus and are mainly concerned with moving a big heavy object out of the way that is reluctant to budge then the
XPO is not the right training tool. Here you need a heavy ass
sled, that only starts moving after you throw your full weight behind it. Imagine you tackle the 60-pound
XPO with full might. It will go flying unless you weigh it down.
Alternatives to the XPO Trainer 2
The
butcher V2 costs only a third of the
XPO and simulates better to get momentum into an inanimate object. The downside is that it comes on feet instead of wheels which is more likely to damage the surface you are using it on. Rogue has addressed this in their V2 redesign with replaceable feet that can be equipped with a plastic footplate set. Still, this will damage your floors more than wheels. On the positive side, you can get a lot of weight on this to simulate rugby and football tackles. You might even like that the friction provides even more resistance.
The
Rogue Y2 yoke can also be used for
sled pushes and pulls. The setup is more cumbersome as the structure is bigger compared to
sleds. Still, a good
yoke is an all in one gym that can have a pull-up bar,
squat stand,
sled, and
yoke in one. If you have space a
yoke is not to be scoffed at, as it has way more applications for the same price as the
XPO. The only downside is that it is less portable and will screw more with your floor.
The
XPO trainer 2 is a great
sled for anyone who has the money too spent and I worried about their driveway or floor for sled work. This probably covers 95% of the fitness population that is in the market for a
sled, as it is a nice to have rather than must-have for a home gym anyway. For the remaining 5% who are massive beasts and want to simulate running into a brick wall a fully loaded
butcher is probably the better option.