Bulletproof ISOLATOR Review: The Complete Space-Saving Gym Solution for Isolation Exercises!

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🏋️‍♂️ Dive into the comprehensive review of the ISOLATOR, the ultimate space-efficient gym equipment designed for isolated exercises! Join us as we unpack and explore the functionality, compatibility, and versatility of this innovative fitness solution. Discover how the ISOLATOR fits various rack posts, its included accessories, and its seamless adaptability for targeted workouts. We'll delve into its design, assembly, and practical usage while exploring different exercise variations showcased on our Instagram (@bulletproof_fitness_equipment). Watch to learn how this simple yet efficient equipment can elevate your home gym experience and maximize your workout routine! Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or a beginner, this review will provide insights into the ISOLATOR's potential and help you make an informed decision for your fitness journey. 💪✨ #GymEquipment #FitnessReview #homegym
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@maximumgear 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for such a thorough reply! I really enjoy all the content from your channel.

@TheKurtlocker 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for dropping by!

@Gnoll-1337 7 месяцев назад

Great review!! Tyvm for all the great information.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for tuning in! I appreciate it.

@scooobyj8714 7 месяцев назад

Great review. Very detailed. That is a great addition to a garage gym. Has a ton of versatility and takes away the need for several machines.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

It really does and in the solo stand I’m a much bigger fan than when it was rack attached.

@Afilmsfilm 7 месяцев назад

A very, very thorough and fair review my man

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Thank you. I appreciate you watching this one. It was a long review for sure.

@torchmartin 7 месяцев назад

Great review....I can't wait to come over and check out lol!

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Anytime!

@spartan-suit9417 6 месяцев назад

Really great review and I agree with everything you said. I have the exact same setup and I just received the adjustable roller but I have not worked out with it yet. I did try it out though and it seemed to make leg extensions/curls even better. I have pre-ordered the metal pop-pins. I will say that I am very happy with the unit and would buy again. My sons and I use it multiple times a week.

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

It’s an excellent piece! Thanks for tuning in

@TheCarterHomeGym 7 месяцев назад

Very thorough review Kurt. I can tell you really took your time to use the Isolator in actual training before doing your review. I've had mine for some time and have yet to do a review on it. It's a lot to cover lol. I did some initial thoughts and showcased some of It's capabilities but kinda got burnt out on it. The solo stand is intriguing. Great video bro!

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I kept shoving this video off because of how huge it was gonna be. This is the first time firing a review where I don’t cover cost because the time would have been over 30 minutes! I appreciate your time watching!

@flexmarksthespot 7 месяцев назад

Great review Kurt! You should also check out the Adjustable Roller Pad. I don't really use the fixed long roller now that I have the adjustable roller.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been eyeing it. Thanks for the recommendation and I appreciate your time.

@joebower1417 7 месяцев назад

Great review! I'd love to see the plate snacks custom job you were talking about if you decide to go that route. I also wish there were some type of numbered system. Especially since you can use it for so many different things, means moving it around to find optimal angles.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Agreed on the need for numbers. Even if it was something like a +\- so many from flat. That numbering could work

@TheSpade777 2 дня назад

Great review Kurt! What solo stand do you have it attached to? I don’t see a separate video regarding the solo stand released quite yet.

@michaelsofine 7 месяцев назад

Looks pretty cool!

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

It’s a solid piece. Thanks for watching!

@brentd106 7 месяцев назад

Love my iso, I do the same and leave it on the same spot/ height and use it a ton. Also thinking about getting the solo stand too!

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I think you’ll want one after my review

@Invictus13666 7 месяцев назад

Been waiting for this review. Nice job. If space wasn’t an issue would you use this or have a leg curl machine etc? Next you need to do a series of shorts showing all the weird little moves you dream up. Merry Christmas Kurtis

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I honestly think I’d prefer the isolator to a dedicate leg curl/leg extension machine. This can do those movements and more. Merry Christmas homie. As always, I appreciate your time and support.

@IronMayne 7 месяцев назад

Hey man, as usual you always on point with the reviews. I have the isolator and the tri post. I enjoy the versatility and mainly use it for legs and curls. The curls make even 45lbs very challenging. Space indeed is the main thing in a home gum. I need to invest in some type of ceiling storage as my wife is normally angry at me for high jacking the garage lol…as always brtha , great videos!!

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Seems like we both have the same constraints and use equipment the same way. I’ve seen some awesome ceiling solutions for storage the walls are typically the number 1 underutilized storage

@IronMayne 7 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlockerhey I’m open to any ideas you may have. My wall has all my posters and mirrors. Of course my wife says I need to make a choice in having more wall space or more space for marvel and other superhero shit on the wall😂 welp it looks like I’ve made my choice 😰

@brutongaster4404 7 месяцев назад

Great review. You convinced me if I buy this definitely gonna get that standalone 3 post rack they sell. Was just checking out your transformer bar review, and I was wondering are you still using it frequently and do you still wholeheartedly recommend it?

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I absolutely love my transformer bar and have only grown more fond of it as the years have gone by. I have a kabuki discount code now as well “kurt5” that knocks 5% off

@gyberic Месяц назад

Did this man just say anthropometry? 😂 Thanks for the video!

@TheKurtlocker Месяц назад

Ha. Definitely did. I’m getting older and using bigger words…freaks me out!

@carps_gym 7 месяцев назад

The Big Kurtlocker.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Tryna get HUGE

@mikejensen1473 7 месяцев назад

They have metal knobs available as replacements. --- I have used the isolator a ton now. Found many exercises not on their library. Personally I like pull overs and tricep push downs the most. Great review!

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I may replace them in the future. It’s really splitting hairs at that point though. Still an observation though. Thanks for watching and talking about the movement library

@evanbowen3979 7 месяцев назад

Love the video! In your communications with them did you hear anything about when/if they were going to drop the versa Trolley system they teased about 6 months ago?

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Hopefully soon and hoping to have a set to review when they do arrive

@evanbowen3979 7 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlocker awesome, I'm super pumped for it to drop!

@evanbowen3979 6 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlocker Pre-orders just dropped!

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

Hell yea!!

@adrianlee2780 7 месяцев назад

Excellent Review! I love your very honest opinions for the Isolator! I see the large pad is very wobbly when you doing the leg extension exercise, you said the functionality works but for the design, do you prefer the pad to be more “stable” and “locked down”? How do you store all your Isolator attachments? As there are so many of them!!! I know there is an attachment holder coming out soon but I feel if the attachment can be put using our existing 1” holes than need to purchase another attachment, then it will be lovely. How’s the Isolator compare to your Goat Attachment? I have not pull the trigger yet because I am still thinking about the “wobbly” movement and no handles on the seat pad. I also agree to use the “knurled” handle attachment, maybe Stainless and Volcano knurling.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Although it does shift a bit, I find I don’t mind the movement. If they could reduce it I think it would be great, but I don’t see how they would do it. I store my attachments on the top of my mass storage unit. I saw BPs tease for a storage unit and will likely get one to mount on my French cleat wall. As for comparison to the goat, now that I have the solo stand as a permanent isolator stand, I prefer the isolator. I was not a fan of the isolator on the rack because of how large it was and how it destroyed the functionality of my lever arms.

@Mikestuh 7 месяцев назад

You could place a bench up against the seat pad to reduce movement by quite a bit. It does not bother me though. I store all of my isolator attachments, EZ Curl Bar, and BC Thruster pad in a rep fitness 9 bar holder. (Best solution I've found) I think it works better then the Bulletproof storage solution that's coming out. Minimal floor space. The only thing better would be mounting them on a wall storage but that would take up lots of wall space.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

@Mikestuh wall storage is always what I prefer

@bazintrickways3045 6 месяцев назад

Would be interesting of the stand alone unit with something like a bells of steel tower behind it. Using a gym pit belt squat attachment you could hook the tower to the isolator and now you have it as a Swiss Army knife cable machine

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

That’s a solid idea!

@jonathantremblay3469 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful review as usual! "Hon, we need to buy another rack!" I'm still unsure if it's for me. Seems cool but...

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I definitely get it. I didn’t even get to the price tag in the length that this review went but when paired with a solo stand I find it is absolutely phenomenal

@jonathantremblay3469 7 месяцев назад

Yes it needs the stand! With it I would consider it frankly! It cost an arm and a leg to import in Canada thought... But my next steps in my home gym is to make space and find some commercial marvels at a crazy price on the used market... :))

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

bro cool video and great review. I just got my isolator 3 days ago and was thinking if I could mount it in between uprights and hook it to my rhino? If I am able to do this I probably wont be able to use the bench for other exercises so I am thinking one or the other??

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

That’s a tough choice. I prefer mine mounted in the solo stand

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

Yea that's how inset it up too. I think I rather use the bench with it. By the way does the part on your leverage arm gets very hard to adjust up and down?? Mine is very, very hard to adjust I wonder if I got a defective part cause the other arm where weights go is very easy and smooth to adjust

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

@futbol1972 both my lever arms adjust easily.

@BryanDingsor 4 месяца назад

Great review! I was wondering when you'll do a review on the solo stand. I am considering getting it, but am wondering if it's stable enough. It seems like it would wobble while doing exercises. What are your experiences? Have you liked the solo stand?

@TheKurtlocker 4 месяца назад

I like the solo stand. It does wobble a little, but imo is still very stable.

@BryanDingsor 4 месяца назад

@@TheKurtlocker I appreciate your input. I'd like to make the investment. Will you do an in-depth review on the solo stand?

@TheKurtlocker 4 месяца назад

@BryanDingsor yes, soon.

@fwiffo42 7 месяцев назад

Very in-depth review! Do I see a Megalith handle on your lever arm? 👀

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

A good eye you have. Proud of you I am

@carps_gym 7 месяцев назад

Those things are pretty cool. I got to see them early when Rory was still working on the protypes. Cool idea!

@adrianlee2780 7 месяцев назад

Kurt, will you do a review on Rory’s Megalith 360 articulate Handles?

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

@adrianlee2780 absolutely

@djbakasan 7 месяцев назад

Huh. I wonder if Bulletproof updated the design at some point. My simple hexport sleeve, the one that is placed onto the lever arm and where you would attach things like the curl arm or the leg roller, is a lot simpler. It doesn’t have the added tensioner knobs on it, only the two larger pop pins-one to keep it secured onto the lever arm, the other to secure whatever attachment you have inside the hexport. Great review and overview of the Isolator though. Agree with the various downsides and quibbles, but ultimately, it’s still been such a valuable piece to add to my setup. The addition of the solo stand 10x’d its usefulness as it made me more likely to program certain movements in, as I now have a dedicated place that won’t interfere with anything I’m doing in my main rack. I really wish I could remove the extra arm (where you have the short leg roller), as I do bump into it all the damn time, but the part seems to be welded on pretty damn good.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Mine is removed for now. I only added it back on for the review. It was 4 set screws and a bolt to get it off and it all holds together fine without it

@djbakasan 7 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlockerUnfortunately that bolt is completely seized up on me, I swear it feels like it’s welded in. Nut at the end along with/ the set screws came out no problem. So I have a slightly wiggly post protruding out, right at hip height for me to hip check it at least once a week.

@user-le8yj8ki3c 6 месяцев назад

Hey Kurt does the solo stand BASE gets in the way of the bench for leg extensions and leg curls and other exercises where the bench needs to be used? and how do you like it? I have some short rhino uprights, the legs and two 17" crossmembers to build something to mount isolator, however I have no more wall space to do that so I been really thinking about getting the solo stand to mount it there. It looks like it does not takes much space ether. I know it folds but I would never fold it to be honest.

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

I use some small stall mat cutoffs to space my bench base to allow me to use it with my bench.

@DaveSchneider7 7 месяцев назад

Great review! As an owner of both items, how would you compare the Isolator to lever arms? Kind of seems like they would fill the same role in a home gym. Also, I imagine the Isolator would only really feel good for movements that rotate in a semi circle around a fixed point (e.g. curls) and while it *can* be used for straight line movements like hip thrusts or lat pulldowns, it probably wouldn’t feel as good. Do you like it for any non-rotation-based lifts?

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I prefer the isolator for semi circle movements as you stated. Leg extensions, prone leg curls, bicep curls, etc. for movements like hip thrusts it works okay but I prefer to just use a barbell over using the isolator. If you set up the carriage high enough for lat pulldowns it feels good enough but I prefer my UPS.

@DaveSchneider7 7 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlocker what about Isolator vs Lever arms?

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

@DaveSchneider7 the isolator is better at isolating a single joint ie curls, leg extensions… Lever arms are more of a way to either mimic machine based movements such as chest press, rows etc. these are still compound movements. In my opinion they do very different things. The fact that they hinge is the only thing they have in common. Additionally, the isolator can easily be selectorized to change the loaded arc of a movement where the lever arms do not have that ability.

@DaveSchneider7 7 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlocker that is extremely interesting. Maybe a future video idea, exploring the difference in how you use the two platforms, weighing the pros and cons of each through the lens of actually working out? You’d definitely be the only content creator I’m aware of comparing those two things

@robertsanchez5187 4 месяца назад

A second rack is high recommended I can’t imagine using it with my 1 rack

@TheKurtlocker 4 месяца назад

Solo stand

@Afilmsfilm 7 месяцев назад

When you doing the SOLO Stand for the Isolator? Can't wait

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

Very soon!

@sairam71 7 месяцев назад

I wondered about solo stand but concerned about the wobble/bend. Seems ok in your video. Also was concerned it now adds even more $$ and maybe makes it less worth it vs other options. But seems even with the stand it’s a good price for what it does.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

I’m very into the solo stand. I’m considering pushing for the extender as well just because

@joegreschner5797 7 месяцев назад

whats the clearance space from the attachment point to the furthest travel of the movement arm that loads the weight?

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

24” from the upright to the pin

@VillainCollector1 5 месяцев назад

That failed squat looked scary. Glad you are ok.

@TheKurtlocker 5 месяцев назад

I was more upset than anything. Happy I was using spotters

@mhmd5q282 6 месяцев назад

Is it compatible with the powertech power rack,?

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

I can’t guarantee that it will fit but the isolator is available for sale to fit on 2x2” with 1” holes.

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

I have 4 extra short rhino uprights and the two rhino feet plus two 17" crossmembers. I wonder If I could build my own solo stand with these parts to mount isolator permanently? I have 12 wall system pannels that I will probably use to store isolator parts on wall. I also have a 9 bar floor holder but I kinnda want to get things off the floor so I think I will just sell it and mount what I can on wall

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

You could definitely fashion something like it.

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

Thank u will try something

@AmorFati777X 5 месяцев назад

Does anyone have the 2x3 hex port attachment? I need to know WHICH side of the 2x3 upright it attaches to and bulletproof never answers emails. Bueller? Bueller?...

@TheKurtlocker 5 месяцев назад

I’d message Joe Grey at Grey Matter Lifting on Instagram.

@AmorFati777X 5 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlockerTy Ill give it a shot

@TheGhu123 15 дней назад

Goat or isolator?

@MrPremo89 2 месяца назад

Are you Doughnut Operator’s twin brother?

@TheKurtlocker 2 месяца назад

Most say he’s my twin brother. Not the other way around. Ha

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

which hole do u have it set up at on your rack upright? I am planning on leaving carriage on my main rack upright untill I figuer out where to put it permanently.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

It’s going to be highly dependent on how you set up for exercises. I use my adjustable bench a lot with my isolator and it’s at the height necessary to line the upper end of the bench with the isolator pad in the 15 degree position

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

@TheKurtlocker thank u:) By any chance do u think multi grip pull up bar will be better than mutant handles or viceversa? I already have a multigrip but I can still return it.

@TheKurtlocker 7 месяцев назад

@futbol1972 again, dependent on your needs. At this point I would say for me the mutant metal handles have more value

@futbol1972 7 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlocker ok cool

@heffbaseball8083 6 месяцев назад

I designed and built this concept in 1991 but with a weight stack. It’s part of an overall home gym machine that in my opinion blows away anything out there today I gotta be honest there’s so many things he could’ve done better. I can tell by watching some exercises that they’re awkward, they’re not set up right and the design is wrong. I do have to admit this is an attachment, not a primary machine though

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

Where can I find your concept? Super interested in any info or specific feedback. HMU on Instagram.

@l0rd0f0xygen 6 месяцев назад

@@TheKurtlockerthe polish company tytax has been making this machine for more than 30 years. As either a stand alone machine or part of an all in one. It's cool but very expensive.

@georget678 6 месяцев назад

For how many different setups and exercises it can do, I’d say they did an insane job for version 1.1. You’ll never have the ideal set up for every exercise when the machine e Candi dozens. I am extremely pleased with mine, most bang for the buck on any piece of equipment I have ever bought.

@TheKurtlocker 6 месяцев назад

@georget678 so true