Information on how to run faster, lift stronger and think deeper

Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack vs TITAN heavy duty power tower

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 10, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack vs TITAN heavy duty power tower

This is a comparison between the Rogue RM 390F Flat foot rack and the TITAN heavy duty power tower including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

Click for Instagram

 
TITAN Heavy Duty Power Tower
 

Overview and review of the TITAN heavy duty power tower $299

This is an overview of the TITAN heavy duty power tower including pros, cons and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which gym machine to get from TITAN. Follow the links for additional information.

Related articles

 

Overview of the TITAN heavy duty power tower

 
This is the indoor version of the TITAN outdoor power tower that comes without the extra coating for weather resistance. With this machine you can do pull ups, dips, sit-ups and other calisthenics exercises to build up your body without using weights. The full specifications of this machine are:
 
- Achieve a full body workout at home with this all-in-one Power Tower. 
- Chin-up / pull up bars with multiple grip options to target different muscle groups.
- Comfortable back and arm pads with hand grips for leg raises. 
- 2" Thick powder coated steel dip bars for a solid, shake-free design. 
- 7 Different mounting positions available for the sit-up/push-up bracket to suit a variety of workouts.
- Heavy duty steel construction for a solid, long lasting design.
 
- Floor Dimensions: 58" L x 30" W (42" With Foot Roller)
- Overall Height: 83.5"
- Dip Station Height: 54"
- Dip Bar Spread: 24"
- Back Pad Dimensions: 10" x 10" 
- Arm Pad Dimensions: 12" x 6"
- Frame Material: 2" x 2.75" Steel
- Color: Black Powder Coat
- Weight: 135 LB
 
This is a great power tower for indoors with extra pads that make dips and leg raises more palatable.
 

Pros of the TITAN heavy duty power tower

 
The pros of the TITAN heavy duty power tower are:
 
  • All in one station for calisthenics
  • Price
  • Extra padding
 
This power tower covers all the bases so that you can do pull-ups, dips, and leg raises to shape a fitter body and feel better about yourself. You will have all of this in a compact, stable station that will not take up too much space in your home or commercial gym.
 
What is great about the TITAN line up of products is that they are optimized to keep money in your pocket. If you want to find a similar power tower for a lower price and the same amount of support behind it in the market you will have a hard time.
 
This heavy duty power tower comes with extra padding for leg raises which makes it easier to run through an entire routine. A bit of comfort is never bad for keeping a routine up long time.
 

Cons of the Titan heavy duty power tower

 
 
  • Space requirements
  • No bench attached
 
Even though this is a great power tower it will still take up roughly the same amount of space as a small power rack. If you are already giving up that much space compared to a couple of kettlebells you might as well build a full home gym.
 
As this power tower has no bench attached it will limit the am point of exercises you can do compared to a model that comes with a bench.
 

Alternatives to the Titan heavy duty power tower

 
Alternatives to the TITAN heavy duty power tower:
 
 
If you also want to use a bench in your training routines you can opt for the TITAN power tower bench combo instead of the heavy duty version. This will take up more space in your home and at the same time address more exercises for a similar price point.
 
The TITAN outdoor power tower costs slightly more but has a special coating that makes it more durable in weather. It also has been stripped of any parts that would soak up water in the rain. This is the right power tower to get if you want to make use of your garden or backyard and you do not want to give up space in your home.
 
The rogue Jammer bar is a great tool to put over your kitchen door. Every time you walk through you do as many pull ups as you can. Space efficient, not too expensive, and keeps the entire family fit.
 

Conclusion for the Titan heavy duty power tower

 
The TITAN heavy duty power tower is a great addition to a commercial or home gym that has a corner free for more bodyweight exercises. In small home gyms a rack with a pull up bar might be the better option. For working out outside a power tower is great, just get the TITAN outdoor power tower which has been optimized for that purpose.
 

Overview and review of the Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack

 

 

Please also note that there is a Monster ltie and monster version of the flat foot rack in the Rogue line up. This video explains the differences very well:

 

Price: 1.211

This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Monster Flat Foot will save you bolting down the rack. You will have no holes in the floor with this one. See the details in this article.

Related articles

Overview of the RM 390F Flat foot

The RM390F rack is a special rack in the Rogue Line up. IT is one of two racks with the flat foot design. The flat foot design makes it possible that you do not have to drill the rack into the ground to anchor it. This makes the flat foot a very popular option in scenarios where a wood, carpet or rubber floor have already been installed and should not be damaged. 
 
The Flat Foot weighs 335LB and comes in with a width of 24''. It is 93'' high and therefore has a footprint of 54''x'50''.  The flat foot is compatible with the accessories of the Monster series. The only thing to consider is that Band pegs and safety spotter arms should not be used with the Flat Foot Monster rack. Get safety pins instead.
 

How many clients should the Rogue RM390F bring you?

If you think that the Rogue RM390F will bring you 4 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 2.400$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.211$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
 

Pros of the 390F Flat foot

The biggest pro of this rack is the flat foot design. This means you can install this rack anywhere where there is space. No nasty holes in the floor which need to be refilled once you want to move the rack somewhere else.
 

Cons of the 390F Flat foot

 
If you get a half rack you have to think about where to store your plates. In addition, not everyone likes to train in a half rack. IT can be a bit tight for a three-step walk out. 
 

Alternatives to the 390F Flat foot

For the same budget of 1.211$ you have the following alternatives with Rogue:
 
  • 1x RML 390F Monster Lite @795$
The Rogue RML 390F is the Monster Lite version of the flat foot design. This is a very viable option to save about 500$. You are already in the market for a solution with a small footprint for home use and small athletes. You might as well save a bit more money by going for the slightly less sturdy construction of the same product.
 
If you want a full rack that gets you close to the champions this is the rack to go for. Think of the fittest man on earth while training to set new PRs in a full rack dedicated to the greatest CrossFitter of all time.
 

Conclusion

The 390F Flat foot is a great half rack to use at home which does not need to be bolted down. With this you can train and move whenever it is convenient.

Topics: Rogue