Rogue RM6 rack vs TITAN Outdoor power tower

This is a comparison between the Rogue RM6 rack and the TITAN Outdoor power tower including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the TITAN Outdoor Power tower $319

This is an overview of the TITAN Outdoor 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.

Overview of the TITAN outdoor power tower

The TITAN outdoor power tower is a good option for anyone who wants to train and their backyard. If you want to take your general fitness to the next level, this power tower is a good choice. It has extra solid steel tubing and an additional blue powder coat which protects it against the weather. The full specifications of of the TITAN outdoor power tower are:

- Heavy duty steel construction.

- Simple bolt together design.

- Weather resistant hardware and tubing.

- Heavy blue powder coat.

- Base Footprint: 29" x 49.5"

- Height: 86"

- Distance Between Uprights: 22.5"

- Dip / Push-up Bar Width: 26"

- Pull-up Bar Width: 48"

- Pull-up / Push-up / Dip Bar Diameter: 1.25"

- Frame: 3" Tubing.

- Color: Blue.

- Weight: 98 LB.

This is a great outdoor option for anyone who can already do some pull ups and dips. If you are not at this fitness level you might want to get something that helps you lose weight first.

Pros of the TITAN outdoor power tower

The pros of the TITAN outdoor power tower are:

Extra coating
Thicker tubing
All in one for bodyweight training

The extra coating of this power tower will make it last longer if you can not put it under shelter in your backyard. Other power towers will not come with this extra coating and therefore run a higher risk of corroding. Especially if you have extreme weather conditions and no shed or carport to put it in, the extra coating will be beneficial.

This power tower also offers thicker tubing than other power towers which makes it more stable in your backyard. Still, ideally you put it on solid ground and even weigh it down or bolt it for maximum security.

This power tower delivers the necessary setup to do anything you need in the realm of calisthenics. You might also get a pull up bar and other gymnastics equipment for a similar price.

Cons of the TITAN outdoor power tower

The cons of the TITAN outdoor power tower are:

Price
versatility
Not for beginners

While TITAN offers a support system of a proper business behind this product you might not necessarily need it for something as simple as a power tower. You can get a power tower cheaper on amazon and Craigslist. It might be not as sturdy as the outdoor power tower but with a little bit of patience you can grab one for a third of the price of the TITAN product.

The outdoor power tower is also not very versatile for the footprint it takes up. If you were to get a squat stand with a pull up bar attached you will get something very similar, but with more training options as the uprights will have holes for attachments.

A power tower is not a good option for beginners, especially if you are a little overweight. Pull ups and dips are challenging and can be frustrating if you do not Bek g the necessary fitness level to do at least a few of them.

Alternatives to the TITAN outdoor power tower

Alternatives to the TITAN outdoor power tower are:

TITAN power Tower
TITAN power tower bench
Rogue Jammer pull up bar

The Titan tower power costs slightly less than the outdoor power tower as it does not have the additional coating. Apart from that it is the Sam model.

If you also want to add a bench to the power tower the TITAN power tower bench is the combination for you. This opens up more stability to the structure and further options for exercises.

The Rogue Jammer pull up bar is a great option to put over your kitchen door. Whenever you walk in or out of your kitchen you do as many pull ups as you can to stay fit.

Conclusion for the TITAN outdoor power tower

The outdoor power tower is a great option for anyone with a big backyard or garden to train with their own bodyweight. If you have teenagers at home and no space for a gym indoors, this can be great without I beating too much money and exposing them to injury.

Overview and review of the Rogue RM6 rack

Price: 2.000 - 2.640

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 RM6 rack will either be the pride and joy of your home gym or the impressive addition to your gym for the most ambitious lifters. See the details in this article.

What else to consider from Rogue

Overview of the Rogue RM6

The RM6 is the flagship rack of Rogue. If you buy a 24' Monster Rig in the racked configuration you basically buy multiple RM6 with pull up bars in between them. This is the rack for serious home warriors or small gyms who do not want to compromise.

The RM6 has a length of 76'' and width of 49''. You can get the rack in three different heights ranging from 90'' through 100'' to 108''. The Footprint comes in at 80'' x 53''. The new keyhole design also makes it easier for you to fit smaller attachments into the Monster series. You can choose from the following colors for the RM6:

Bright blue
Bright Green
Burnt Orange
Dark Blue
Dark Red
Gun Metal
Light Gray
Rogue Red
White
Satin Clear
Satin Black (Standard)

All of these options come in a medium gloss powder coat. Above this, you have many options to customize the top crossmembers, safeties and J Cups. The better the options you pick the higher the price. If you go for all the finest it drives the price to 2.640$. Then you have the fanciest pull-up bars, flip down safeties and J cups that money can buy from Rogue.

How many clients should the RM6 bring you?

If you think that the RM6 will bring you 7 -9 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 4.000$ - 5.400$ net new revenue against an investment of 2.000$ - 2.600$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.

Pros of the Rogue RM6

This rack gives you a full and a half rack in one go. With this, you can train more athletes at the same time. If you do not want to train multiple athletes on the same rack, you can use the half rack for storage. Another option is to install a Rhino belt squat Drop in at the back of this rack. This can be a very powerful configuration to attract powerlifters to your gym.

Cons of the Rogue RM6

A lot of people will argue that this rack is completely overbuilt. The little sisters of the Rogue line, Echo, Infinity and Monster lite bear this reputation. You can definitely save a lot of money by going with other options. It depends on your needs. For myself, I only want the best to be the best. No one in the market argues that Rogue products are built to last, only price is a concern.

Alternatives to the Rogue RM6

Based on this budget here are some alternatives you might want to consider to the RM6:

1x RM4 1.300$ to 2.000$

If you do not know exactly how you are going to use the half rack at the back of the RM6 you are better of going with an RM4. Ask yourself whether your gym already has enough storage options for plates and whether your clients will use a half rack. Often the answer is that you already have enough storage and clients do not like to use half racks. Same goes for basement and garage gyms. You can use the saved space for something else. The only disadvantage of this option is that you can not install a Rhino belt squat in the back of the rack. You can remedy this by buying a racked Rhino version at a later stage.

1. RML-690C 1.750$ - 2.350$

The RML is the Monster Lite version of the RM6. It gives you the same space and storage options with less sturdy beams. This is more than enough for most applications. If you want to save money and still have a very sturdy rack, this is the option with extra storage and a half rack at the back.

Conclusion

The RM6 is one of the most overbuilt and yet impressive racks you can get in the market. When you get this you know that you did yourself and your clients proud. Even the biggest athletes will not be able to make this rack rattle.