Product Details:
The Valor Fitness BD-21 Yoke is a versatile piece of equipment being a functional all-in-one rack.
Featuring 2”x3” 11-gauge solid steel uprights with 41.5” of inside
working space, versatile skid sled style/storage feet with 4 10” weight
pegs, J-Hooks for bar support, and a weight capacity of 750lbs. Fully
adjustable crossbar and pull up bar with locking popper pins and a 72”
height range allows customization to any workout, from a basic yoke
carry to the Zercher Carry, Zercher Squat, pull-up station, squat
station, bench station, and sled training exercises. The numerous
possibilities for this unit, make it an all-in-one option for a
home/garage gym.
Features/Benefits :
- ALL-IN-ONE RACK- A functional and versatile piece of equipment can be used as a Pull-Up Station, Squat Station, Muscle-Up Station, or Bench Press Station. Allows for a variety of Sled Training exercises, a basic Yoke Carry, Zercher Carry, or Zercher Squats, making the Valor Fitness BD-21 the perfect all-in-one equipment for a home gym.
- UNIQUE SKID SLED STYLE- Allows the user the ability to lift and smoothly slide the Yoke Rack for Sled Training exercises. Yoke Rack weights 160 lbs. by itself.
- STORAGE PEGS- Designed with 4 (10 in. X 1.5 in.) weight pegs at the base to create storage for Valor Fitness Bumper Plates and provide added stability of the Yoke Rack when weighted down. Allows the option to add extra weight for Carries and Sled Training.
- ADJUSTABLE - Fully adjustable Crossbar and Pull-Up Bar with locking popper pins and a 72 in. height range allows customization to any workout. Includes Safety Catches and J-Hooks on both sides of the Yoke Rack for bar storage during Bench Press and Squat Workouts. Built with a 49.5 in. X 50 in. base to allow for a 42.5 in. of working space
- STURDY- 92 in tall, 11-Gauge solid, Steel uprights (2 in. X 3 in.) can hold up to 750 lbs. Designed for light-commercial use. 3-year warranty.
Shipping Dimensions:
· Size/weight: 92" x 8" x 4" / 59 lbs.
· Size/weight: 49" x 17" x 6" / 97 lbs.
Assembled Dimensions:
· Size/weight: 92" x 49.5" x 49" / 150 lbs.
Product Review:
I’ve had my eye on the ValorPro Yoke for over a year now since building
my garage gym. Back then it was initially my plan to have this yoke also
serve as my rack. I am a minimalist, the sort of person who travels
light and likes to keep things very sustainable.
However I also understand the importance of having the right tool for
the job, and the aggravation of NOT. And, after many attempts at
conniving minimalistic ways to achieve full body strength— at one point
the whole of my equipment being a sandbag, tires, and a few kettlebells.
I ultimately settled with the conventional home gym route.
Make no mistake: this ValorPro Yoke unit can and absolutely WILL serve
as an all-in-one piece of equipment for much, if not most, of the
fitness community.
However if you are a more serious hobbyist or a competitive lifter, if
you plan on moving extreme weights or if you simply want the unshakable
rigidity of a commercial piece of equipment, as far as a rack is
concerned a full-scale power rack bolted down to the floor is the only
way to go if you truly want less inconvenience and limitations while
also providing utmost safety.
But in no way does that make this yoke superfluous or unnecessary. I am
absolutely in love with this thing. In fact, there are certain pieces of
equipment which are worth purchasing for one exercise alone. Now that
is NOT the case with this yoke, as there is just so much you can do with
it. But, just as an example, I purchased a pair of top-loaded farmers
handles from a different manufacturer for over $300. There’s really
nothing else you can do with them besides farmers carries, but 1)
farmers carries are such an exceptional movement, 2) proper implements
make such a difference on the effectiveness and enjoyment of the
movement, and 3) top-loaded handles are just so convenient, that it was
indeed well worth the price.
My point is, even if all I could do with this yoke were yoke-related
movements (no rack capability, extra storage, etc), I would STILL buy
it.
But
the versatility of the BD-21 Yoke has me stoked beyond belief. Overhead
walks, traditional yoke walks, Zercher carries, prowler pushes, you
name it. I have admittedly let my conditioning slip in the pursuit of
strength, but I know that for optimal strength and certainly for optimal
health, one must have a certain degree of conditioning. But forget
sitting on a stationary bike or jumping rope. This is the alpha manner
of conditioning. These movements simultaneously get you incredibly
strong and assist your other lifts, unlike typical conditioning methods
where you have to altogether replace time spent doing strength work for
the sake of cardio. If you are limited in the amount of time you have to
lift each week-- as I am-- this is a major bonus.
The assembly is very simple and safe, and very doable by oneself. I left
all of the hardware just a touch loose so that the skis and structure
can settle on the uneven ground outside. I love how when you finish a
walk, the skis allow the yoke to continue a few inches past you. The
unit doesn’t keep sailing for several feet, nor does it stop short right
where you drop it. It’s perfect.
At 5’11” I have found the ValorPro Yoke to be plenty tall. Setting up
for traditional yoke walks I have 7 or 8 empty holes above the top of
the crossmember.
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