Bully Glyder Review - Rogue Rhino Belt Squat Replacement? DIY Pulley Setup 

You only know the half of it.....🤪 Thanks Kyle!

Thank you so much! I appreciate it! It really is a unique product that the company can/will totally expand upon!

Awesome to hear, glad I could help! I appreciate you watching!

Haha, sorry for the wait, but I wanted to ensure that I brought something quality to the table!! I really hope you liked it!

Thank you so much! I greatly appreciate that! Unfortunately I had the flu during Thanksgiving, therefore I didn't get to fully enjoy it 😔😂, but it's all good. I hope yours was great!

Haha! Thanks guy. I believe I've FINALLY nailed down a routine I'm responding well to and can actually stick with!

Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yep, he's still in business and busier than ever! You might try contacting him through IG if you are able.

Oh yes! You hit the nail on the head my friend! It's a compact/versatile solution for anyone looking to get the most possible in a limited amount of space!

Hi do you still use it and love it? @@MattPendergraph

... and an almost functional trainer with 2 cables

Thank you! I put a lot of time and effort into this one. Let me know what you think if you do purchase! Appreciate you watching!

So u did not like the slinger attached to rhino? I was thinking about getting the same set up, however I was going to get ups surplus strengh attachment to do lat pull downs

@@futbol1972 it’s not bad, especially for pull downs. My biggest complaints are the setup to switch from belt squat to pull downs was long enough that I didn’t want to do it. I used a hip thrust bench to lock my knees in during pull downs and that’s really what took the long setup time. If you have a better/faster way to get your seat set and knees locked it was great!

@@futbol1972 I actually never hooked my slinger/Surplus Strength to the Rhino (but either option seems to work just fine depending on your setup and needs. I'm a fan of the Slinger in general and loved the idea of this unit bringing more functionality to it! Plus the owner of the company (Marc) is an awesome guy and I love showing support/shining the light on people like that whenever possible! I see great things for Buffalo Bully!

I almost bought rhino and rm4 to drop it in. I have two buldging disk so I really like belt squats. Iam thinking now about getting just the rack maybe the rm3 and adding the bully glider just for the belt squats alone and of course lat pull down and low rows.

Oh that's awesome!! Yours should be shipping out this week then!! 😁

@@MattPendergraph Actually…he just told me to expect a label today…lol

@@michaelradloff2318 Perfect!!! I figured so! Let me know how you like them!

How much are they?

@@futbol1972 Haven’t received yet. Shipped last week. Should receive this week

I dabbled around with a few different setups in the video (you can really get creative depending on what you have on hand), but obviously I'm a fan of pairing it with the Slinger.

Rogue vs REP Ares....oh that would be a tough one as that Ares system looks amazing!! I do love my Rogue Slinger though and this Bully Glyder certainly takes it to a whole other level IMO! Marc (the guy who owns/run Bully Fab) truly is an awesome dude and I'm PROUD to support him and his creations! Thanks for watching and reach out if ya have any questions! Keep my affiliate links in mind whichever route you decide on!

@@MattPendergraph I’m definitely going with Rogue, just waiting to see if any Matte Black November sales to place my order. I’ll be grabbing one of these too, as I actually think I’d prefer this over a weight stack, because moving a weight stack if I choose to move my rack sounds horrible. Plus, as much as I like what Rep is doing, Made in USA is important to me. This bully glider makes the decision easy for me. I’ll be sure to use your links when I order, as your videos have been hugely helpful. Keep up the great work Matt!

@@stevenschwartz4616 I don't blame you at all as we're so close to all the November sales! I'm honestly curious as to what we'll see as well. I'm glad my videos have helped you out and comments like that are what keep me pumping them out! I appreciate ya man!

I thought so too! It's easily one of the most underrated rack attachments out there! He's got plans to expand upon the system, so stay tuned for more!

@@MattPendergraph hey matt - thanks for the great content on this product. I'm buying one now with your code/affiliate link. Thanks for supporting a small US business.

I couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching!

I certainly can at some point if it's needed. I briefly touch on it in my vid and leave the rest up to the user's imagination/creativity due to no two setups will be exactly alike.

Thanks for watching!

You bet! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! Use MATT5 to save IF you end up purchasing!

Thanks Mr. P!!

I've shared a ton over on my IG page (check me out if your on IG). I personally recommend pairing it with a Rogue Slinger (check it out on the Rogue website to get an idea as what I'm talking about). If you don't want to go the Slinger route then I've included links to some pulleys in the description of the video.

at 5'11" I personally don't find the actual Slinger cable to be too long (the Solo pulley cable however was a bit too long for my tastes, but not the end of the world)

Oh yes, extremely versatile!

The DIY pulleys I use swivel (if you go that route) and can certainly be rigged up to perform those movements. Rogue does make a upper and lower swivel pulley for the Slinger setup, but I'm honestly unsure as to if they will sell it separately from the Monster Cave they utilize the on. I'd recommend at least sending them an email and asking.

While the idea is great, I feel like it would introduce a ton of slop into the setup as the whole unit depends on the bolts holding it together. If the side plates aren't tight, then you risk them shifting which would result in the rollers shifting....I dunno...just seems like an accident waiting to happen. Honestly, installing the bolts isn't bad at all if you follow my suggestions and once installed, there shouldn't really be a reason to move it around/uninstall it IMO. Good question!

You shouldn't, but that'll completely depend on your pulley setup/location of the pulleys

Lol...so many questions!! Buffalo told me he actually had a few people order a pair of Glyders for the purpose of using them as a functional trainer! I'll be interested to see what they come up with! As far as a pulley system, he has one in the developing stages (He has plans to build upon the Glyder system for sure). Don't you worry Gary!! 😁😂

I may have actually responded to you on IG (let me know if I didn't and I'll respond here)

It's actually not compatible unless you're willing to spend some time/money dropping in a dedicated upright that lines up with the UPS (which I don't at all recommend doing lol)

Unfortunately it isn't compatible with the UPS unless you plan on purchasing additional components/rack pieces in order to make it work. The Bully Glyder works well by itself or in conjunction with the Rogue Slinger

yes and yes. Easy as that (make sure you watch the review if you haven't already as I cover all that and what you need in order to do so in the vid)

Think of the trolley as a weight loading pin that glides up and down your upright as opposed to free hanging/swinging around. You can set the trolley at whatever height you want and go. The Slinger high/low setup utilizes two cables (which is what you see in the video). You use the cable running through the top pulley for your high work and connect the lower for your low work.

The seat and low row section is completely removable if needed (held on to the rack by hitch pins). As far as the cable length, I don't have any issues at 5'11" (You can see that I get a full range of motion in the video). Keep in mind that you can always lower the glyder as well to take up any extra slack you might have.

But not as great as you buddy 🤭😁

Oh no, you're fine. I'm honestly not sure how well a Slinger would work on a REP rack due to the tube size differences and hole alignment. Plus the Monster lite Slinger design is slightly different from the Monster in terms of dimensions....I'd be curious to know how compatible they'd be to REPs myself!

While it technically CAN be paired with it by purchasing additional parts/pieces, I personally wouldn't suggest doing so due to the cost alone. The Surplus Strength pulley is intended to mount perpendicular to your rack's crossmembers whereas this system is intended more for pulley systems inline with the uprights (Rogue Slinger)

It's just your basic Rogue Slinger. It just mounts to the top crossmember and feeds down on both on both sides of the rack.

You can slide it to the bottom or top to get it out of the way when performing rack movements. That's what I do and it works just fine.

You could, but I personally would just throw it on your existing rack and call it good.

Oh he's been brainstorming ideas, trust me! lol

Coming down the pipeline (should be by the end of the month according to Bully)

Great. Looking forward to that.

Completely agree!

Exactly...you can use two but your limited to just upper and lower pulley movements (nothing in-between)

I believe you'd have too much play given that these rollers are for 3x3 racks. I suggest reaching out to Buffalo Bully and seeing if he has a solution for you

You can certainly rig something up! You'd have to get creative with how/where you mounted your pulleys, but the Glyder in general should work just fine on a wall rack.

lol, I actually did originally mention collars in the video, but ended up cutting it out! Dang!! lol. While you technically don’t need collars to retain the weights as the glyder is only traveling vertically, I personally use Olympic lock jaw collars on mine and they hold just fine. If you want an even tighter hold, I do recommend using axle collars (but they aren't necessary)

@@MattPendergraph OK. Very good to know. Thanks. I have a vast collection of Olympic collars and was hoping to avoid getting axles. Thanks

No, it's not compatible unless you're willing to spend some time/money dropping in a dedicated upright that lines up with the UPS (which I don't at all recommend doing lol)

Well...I completely understand you wanting to get into belt squatting as I too have back issues (which is why I got into belt squatting). This Glyder is a great/compact/cheaper alternative to the Rhino IMO. If you go with the ARES system, you might be better off purchasing REP's drop in belt squat. I have never used it, so I can't say if it's worth it or not, but the idea is solid IMO. Consider using my Rogue or REP affiliate links whichever route you take though (if you do in fact make a purchase). I appreciate you watching/your support either way!

@@MattPendergraph I will thank u

Hey mat how u doing. Have not bought a belt squat yet but a sauna though:) anyways I think I will be buying g the squat max md since I have the space still thinking about it though cause I really like the bully glider

It's not compatible unless you're willing to rig something up, which isn't worth doing IMO

I'll try and remember to show setup switches in my next video, but I can say I don't have to move the Glyder in between lat pulldowns and low rows (I simply just connect onto the cable with my low row cable)

@@MattPendergraph that's good. What about when doing belt squats?

@@MattPendergraph i still want to get one glyder just to do belt squats. Do u think k it will be worth it just for squats? Also would like to get something cheaper than slinger specially if iam using it only for cable belt squating. Do you have any ideas 💡. I will probably be using it with the rogue RML-90 SLIM rack. Lite. I hope it will work since the slim rack is only 14 inches away from wall when installed. If I don't get glyder extension will the plates get in the way of squating?

While I definitely see what you mean, I think the ability to perform belt squats seamlessly/effortlessly alone is worth the price of admission (and it's considerably cheaper than a rhino even after buying all the Slinger accessories). It really depends on the space you have and how much you're willing to give up for standalone items in my opinion. Both will work equally well but the quality difference going this route will be quite noticeable in my opinion (I mean Rogue is Rogue for a reason 😂 compared to Titan and this bully glider fits right into the mix). Hopefully this at least gives you something to think about if you're in the market. Let me know if you have any other questions and I appreciate you watching the video!

@@MattPendergraph I can see the benefit of the belt squat for sure. Personally, I'm not a belt squat guy (Sold my Rogue Rhino) and already have the 50 cal trolley arms on my rack. I would honestly get more use of the the glider than I would the trolley arms though. I'm honestly just super undecided on my next purchase. Too many nice items out/coming out right now. (Also, I owned the Titan stack pulldown and its probably the nicest thing they make (sold it when I moved houses), I can't complain about it and I'm not really a Titan fan.

Why did u sell the rhino?

Thanks for watching! As of now, he's only offering the Glyder trolley and side extension plates, which means you'll basically have to decide what kind of pulley system you'll want to pair it with. He will eventually be offering his own pulley system/cabling/everything needed, but no clue as to when that'll happen.

Thanks, Matt! Would you suggest the rogue slinger as the best non DIY pulley system to use with them?

@@Kilgore42Trout You're welcome! Absolutely I recommend the Slinger line of pulleys above all other solutions. It's incredibly robust, super smooth, and looks amazing IMO. Just make sure to grab the Bully Glyder extension kit if you do go that route so that the cable lines up properly.

He's still working on it. I do know that he'll give the prototype adapters to anyone who orders two Glyders as long as they hit him up!

@@MattPendergraph this a game changer

Check out my latest vids!

Rigging the pulley itself off the trawler and having the Glyder run up and down the upright it's connected to? I'm assuming that's what you mean, lol...if so...then I would thing that would work out quite nicely!

I appreciate you watching! I too have a 90-in rack and agree that the cable that ships with the Slinger seems a bit too long due to it hanging down so low. What I found to be the actual issue is the stopper that Rogue added to the cable. It basically dictates how much cable will hang down off the front and in my opinion they positioned the stopper up too high which allows too much cable to hang down. What I ended up doing is using the cable that came with my solo slinger as it does not have a stopper! Without the stopper, the cable retracts further up and gives me a fantastic range of motion! If you don't have the solo slinger, you can actually flip the cable around that comes with the slinger and use it backwards (with the stopper section on the inside connecting to the weights or trolley) Hopefully that makes sense 😂

Thanks @@MattPendergraph. That does make sense. I am 6'2" with a longer wingspan so I'll update you on that cable length. Seems like a lot to have to buy the slinger and lat pulldown + solo pulley so trying to make sure the cable fits as I saw Basement Brandon had to stand 10 feet away to use the solo to do curls.

@@sextonb07 Oh I completely understand! Just hit me up if you have any other questions and please consider using my Rogue affiliate link if you do end up purchasing! Thanks man!

I'm sure you could certainly rig up something with swivel pulleys, but I honestly don't know how even it would feel/effective it would be (plus I feel like it would look like a mess of cables! lol). If the Glyder was centered between the two arms I would possibly consider it, but probably not as is on a single upright off to one side. Having two Glyders would ensure that each arms is pulling evenly (which is what I would prefer). Also keep in mind that Bully is building upon this Glyder system (a functional trainer idea is in the works) therefore having two Glyders isn't the worst idea IMO. Hopefully that helps! Use MATT5 at checkout to save a little IF you do end up purchasing! Thanks for watching!

@@MattPendergraph gotcha! Probably do need two then. Thanks for the thorough response and code!

It's hard to say really. You can always step back and let it pull from more of an angle, but you're not technically supposed to do that especially under heavier loads. I'd personally recommend the extension kit just to be on the safe side.

@Matt Pendergraph thank u. I rearrange everything in my garage man cave to make space for incoming ur sauna and now I have a space for belt squat🙄 So iam thinking about the squat max md

You have to purchase each side individually

I'll probably end up making another video going over these/their additional uses due to changes in the design since the recording of this one. Rest assured, I will include updated installation instructions.

Haha! I can neither confirm, nor deny that at this time...😜

Anything is possible with a little creativity!

Oh I still have it (it's in the section off to the side of my rack) I'm just showcasing this beauty as an option for those who either don't want or can't afford the stack

I am (except for when I show the DIY setups)

You'll use whatever size your rack holes are (my rack has one inch holes so I'm using a 1 inch pin)

@@MattPendergraphWas that an additional purchase or does it come with a pin size option?

@@Al_304 It could be if you don't already have one. I have several rack attachments and most of them ship with these pins so I have several lying around. You can also use a bolt or a piece of rod, just whatever fits through your rack holes and is strong enough to support the unit

Identical feel to the Rhino IMO (I have both to compare to)

Haha! I don't know about all that, but thanks broski!

I'm honestly not sure. I'd reach out to them via their website or IG though to see

If you purchase two, then it'll absolutely serve as a high/low dual pulley system. I'll probably end up showcasing that feature if you I get my hands on a 2nd unit.

Check out some of my other shorts as I have some adapters that allow just that!

@@MattPendergraph I'll check them out. Thanks

@@MattPendergraph would that be something you would come out with or would that be on the bulley glyder website?

@@SBavailablehandle Oh that's all him! He just sent me a rough pair of prototype adapters for testing purposes. If he ends up going ahead with production he'll eventually add them to his site.

@@MattPendergraph awesome, I'll keep my eyes peeled for sure!

Such a hard decision man! Ultimately I think it'll come down to if you want a TRUE functional trainer or something rigged up to semi perform like one. An ARES system will function more so like a functional trainer out of the box than the Glyder (although the Glyder can certainly be rigged up to work quite well). You honestly won't go wrong either way IMO. Also...while I don't have any experience at all with the Squat Max, I can say that I specifically avoided it due to I absolutely HATE top loaded pins!!! The Rhino is like the Glyder in that it utilizes side loaded pins which are incredibly easy to load up (unlike what I've seen with the Squat Max). Hopefully this helps and consider using my affiliate links which ever route you decide to go!

@@MattPendergraph thank u Matt. I think I made my desicion. Rogue slim wall rack, Titan weigjt stack lat pull down and inspire FT or maybe ft3000. The only downside is that when I decide to get rhino or squat max gotta find space. Ares looks pretty cool but don't know if I will like everything in one rack specially when working out with wife. I also gotta keep the front post pretty much free for trolleys and can't incline inside ares.

I wanted to get this standalone video out before I dove into all the particular setups and movements that can be done. I feel like it deserved a video if its own, lol.

@@MattPendergraph no worries. I enjoyed your break down. Can’t wait to have mine come in.

@@eduardobalvaneda1840 Thank you! Glad you liked it!

The Slinger setup isn't a must, it's just my preferred method of using the Glyder. It'll completely come down to user needs, what they want to purchase in addition to, and what they already have available to them.

Have you adjusted the set screws at the rear? Once you have them evenly dialed in it'll take any slop out of the trolley.

@@MattPendergraph are you just talking about the screws that hold the rollers or am I missing something? Thanks for the help! Love your videos.

Oh. The tiny ones!!!! Just saw them!

@@BrimhallBarbellClub Yep! I briefly mention/show them in the review. Just make sure your rear roller bolts are loose so that they'll move properly when you tighten the set screws.

@@BrimhallBarbellClub Appreciate it! I'll get back to regularly posting long form stuff here when I get caught up on short form and photography work.

lol, unfortunately I've got NOTHING for ya! Otherwise I'd DEFINITELY throw a code your way.

So many ways to set up/utilize this system!

Sorry to hear that! I know he moved shops which put him way behind. Has he emailed you back yet?

@@MattPendergraph yeah he emailed me but still waiting for him to actually give me a ship date. Probably in 2023

Same!! and YES!! I completely agree with the rack mounted wrist roller suggestion! Lol

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@@MattPendergraph sassiness aside, ok I won’t forget.

@@illdoctrine9329 Appreciate it! 💪

@@MattPendergraph of course

Nope, all intentional...but thanks for insulting my hard work 👍. Appreciate you watching!