Ice Barrel Cold Plunge - The Review That Wasn't 

Fools and their money were lucky to get together in the first place.

Trends are expensive lol

I had hoped it would at least be a roto-molded style cooler like a yeti. They make versions nearly big enough to climb into that could at least keep your water cold for awhile

Thanks David. I still owe a video on the axel as that's something I still own and use!

@BasementBrandon glad that your still getting use out of it. Man, you just have fun doing what your doing. If at some point you think people would enjoy a video about that bar and you feel decide it would be fun to do... awesome!! If not, you don't owe a video about the bar. But..... If you do, make a video about it.... could you name it "The worst bar on the planet." and make it a satire video about it. I have never seen an equipment review like that :) Brother, I love what you do. Hope that you never feel pressure from anyone to be or do anything but be yourself.

Will see what I can do

always brother

SEE I'M WORKING THROUGH MY BACKLOG!

I've been thinking I'm due for this. Might see if my wife will "man" the camera so I don't have to do the usual first person video I've done in the past.

Thanks my man! Yeah I think if someone did want to go the plunge route there are so many other (and cheaper) options out there!

Haha he ended up laughing a little bit later telling my wife it was still her turn.

I try not to push them into anything but I do hope when they get a bit older they'll want to train... especially b/c they're going to have to deal with all my gym shit when I'm dead lol.

I appreciate it man!

Dope, I always worry about recommendations and if people feel the same way I do so I appreciate the feedback!

In most cases if I know I won't like it I just won't agree to take it on at this point

I think it's annoying personally. Thin collars and 49" is tough. If you wanted you could always add a 5lbs plate or whatever on first to add to the spacing some.

Need to get me a sauna sponsorship that isn't a tent ⛺️

@@BasementBrandon I feel ya. Although I still dig my tent. Pretty cute coop got one awhile back. Like years back…

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I think it's praying on trends. Kind of like paleo/carnivore foods/products.

I'll try to tackle that soon. I probably don't use it as it should be it does have some pros (and some cons).

Agreed, companies pay on trends

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It's really been a struggle

Thanks for watching!

Jealous of your newest expansion space!

I will take all my barbells and dumbbells when I move, but have no desire to take my Rep Rack and Ares as taking it apart, moving it and assembling it again would be a pain. With a bigger home gym, I would not have Ares anyway as I would have a different layout.

I'm fortunate enough to be able to buy (and sell) things pretty frequently. I'd prob be more upset if I had a more limited budget in that case. It was an ok bar, but I just didn't find I used it for anything much other than SSB.

I have an Iron Wolf Bench Bar actually

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Pretty much!

Right now I just have my fixed rep set from 5-100lbs. I will be getting the updated heavy fast series that go up to 160 or 180 when they release.

@@BasementBrandon My fixed rep set is 5-50 lb, so I need the Iron Masters for heavier, but they are too time consuming for setting up that I often just pick a barbell movement for heavier than 50 lb. I really want to get the Faster Series 240 set.

Looks like Ice Barrel now has a chiller add on for another $2700 or so lol

Just know the pioneer sleeves are a stiff sleeve akin to the Inzer Ergo Pros. Meaning that they're super unforgiving. They will likely give you more out of your squat but they can be painful and are hard to size.

I'm actually going to be swapping out my rogue rack for one that's from Irwin Fitness. right now with my prime single stack and the 2 voltras I own, I don't really need a FT.

the internet remains undefeated.

Haha good point

Shhh, people can't find out I actually lift!

I did a video on the original MG4C from Rogue. I also did a video on how they did us dirty by not announcing the MG4CN which was a better version IMO. Long story short I ended up having a meeting with their team about how to resolve the problem for everyone (which ended up in their trade in program) and they sent me a custom white one was a thank you.

If I let the clip play out you'd see him laughing about it, but yeah he was not impressed lol.

The TL;DR of it is, I think it's overpriced for what I want in a treadmill. It's kind of cool how it goes as fast as you do as you do and makes you learn to run the right way since you have to pull the tread, BUT I would rather an electronic treadmill that I just set at a certain pace and it maintains without me having to do much else.

Yeah agreed, this vertical style makes it more annoying to use.

He wanted to go in!

Haha it is!

Thanks for taking a look!

Agreed, that's why i still watch a lot of content before any major buying decision. Need to see how it is!

I do the opposite of most influencers. Instead of editing pics to make me look bigger, I make myself look smaller, so that way I'm more relatable.... yeah that's the ticket.

It's been really funny to me to read the GGR facebook page the last few days and all the people who finally bought a rogue bar with the recent boneyard sale. all the comments of wow this is so much nicer than my cheap bar I was using.... like no shit! 💩

@@BasementBrandon those have been wild!

We're close! I'm 43 and ahave a 6 and 4 year old!

@@BasementBrandon Awesome bro. I live in Massachusetts, so we're not too far away from each other that way as well, haha. By the way, my gym is in the basement too. Don't tell Coop 😂😂

@@Z28L98 we're living in a world of variants 😅

@@BasementBrandon 😂😂

Agreed!

I think it preys on trends. Kind of like buying all things organic. End of the day does it make that much of a difference?

Depends on the Fed and my weight at the time, but typically anywhere from 100kg/220lbs to 110kg/242lbs

Did we just become best friends?

Yes I think from an athletic standpoint it may have more benefits, but the majority of us are not playing high level collegiate or professional sports.

Lol thanks man. I don't consider myself that lean or that strong, just tryin to get better!

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I did!

@@BasementBrandondid I miss it or not out yet. I’ll have a look.

@@BasementBrandon I found it. Missed it.

Which bike?

@@BasementBrandon The Peloton bike😅

@@octam9733 I forgot I need to do one on that. I thought you meant the E-Bike, which I did a video on but ended up taking down b/c I doxed myself lol.

You're not alpha unless you let everyone know!!

What about an EZ Bake Oven?!

Agreed. These trendy things seem to have that commonality. It's one thing to be a part of it, but you also have to tell everyone about it.

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😅 fads aren't cheap!

Man more frequent YT comments and posts on IG... when are the videos coming??

all show, no go!

I do know people who enjoy it for other reasons, but just not for me!

Nicest steps in the game!

sold!

He was laughing 30 seconds after, just a bit in shock lol.

I believe I got $500 for it and the person drove 6 hours round trip b/c it was such a deal.

30 seconds later he was laughing and telling my wife it was her turn 😅

I have 3 boys, 8 - 17. I completely understand. LOL!@@BasementBrandon

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It me

That's how I ended up with that punching bag thing!

Everyone has abs when they're scrawny. Will trade for a better bench press lol.

I'd agree mostly, although placebo can be a hell of a thing!

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They're great!

I cut the clip short but he was laughing shortly after telling my wife it was her turn now.

There's some research behind it but really have to cherry pick it to make it worthwhile IMO

@@BasementBrandon as always, your content is solid. I appreciate a no BS channel

Lol thanks, I have a lot to be thankful for. I wasted my 20s going out boozing all the time, working a dead end job and getting myself into 6 figure debt. Maybe I need to turn into one of those motivational guys who cold plunges 🤪

Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me you didn't watch the video

You obviously didn't watch the video.

Agreed, interestingly enough all this footage (from actual use) was taken over a year ago. I'm just getting around to it now.