The rogue RM390F rack comes in at a price of $1211 and does not need to be bolted to the ground. This overview was first published in "which rack to buy from Rogue". See for yourself whether this rack is the right choice for you or you might want to steer to other options from Rogue.
What else to consider from Rogue
Most popular Rogue racks in 2020
Attached you find which Rogue racks have been most popular on Marathon-Crossfit.com in terms of views of their reviews and click through rates to Rogue Fitness for purchases. If you want to learn more about the details of the composition of the data you can read the full analyses under what were the most popular Rogue products in 2020.
The most popular rogue racks based on views of their reviews on Marathon-CrossFit in 2020 are:
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The
RML 390 F is a half-rack from Rogue that does not need to be bolted to the ground. This makes it a very likely candidate from Rogue to have a very high sales volume. The small footprint and reasonable price further underpin this. Compared to the
RM8 it is affordable so popularity is more likely to directly transfer to sales.
You can read the full review of the RML 390F on my blog here.
The
RM4 Fortis is a cheaper version of the RM4 Monster rack from Rogue. You will have fewer color options and get fewer pins and extras with your order. This is a good option if you want more space in the rack than with a half rack without shelling out thousands of dollars.
You can ted the fu review of the RM4 fortis rack here.
Rogue Monster vs Rogue Monster Lite
If you are torn between the Rogue Monster and Rogue Monster Lite Series then this video is for you. Commercial buyers should lean more towards the Monster Series as it gets more attention from the Rogue Product development team and will also take a bigger beating due to the sturdier nuts and bolts. Home gym buyers ought to have a good look at the upgrade paths and accessories for the Monster and Monster lite line.
Personally, I am a huge fan of the RM3 as it puts you at the entry-level of budget to get into the Monster line. However, with the 3.0 upgrade of the Monster lite series, there is not a lot to compromise anymore between the two lines. So, if you are not into the big upgrades and just want to upgrade a Monster lite rack to the max with your available budget, then that is also a great road to travel.
Overview of the RM 390F
The
Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster rack is a half rack that has been designed to avoid bolting it to the floor. This half rack can easily be installed on any kind of gym floor without drilling into the ground. It is still part of the Rogue Monster series and therefore compatible with most accessories out of the Rogue line up. The delivery includes a pull-up bar
, Jcups and a
pin/pipe safety system.
The
RM 390F is manufactured in Columbus, Ohio and shipped from there. This rack is only available in black and weighs 335LB. It is 93'' high and 24'' wide. The entire footprint of the RM 390F is 54''x50''. The stell notes are made from 3x3'' steel and the feet to give it stability on the ground will be shipped with it.
All in all the
Rogue RM 390F is a compact rack that can be installed anywhere without being too intrusive on the building itself. You will also be up to date with new developments in
Rogue product line as you entering the Monster series with this purchase.
Pros of the RM 390F
The biggest pro of this rack is that it is compact and can fit in many situations. While it is compact it is built like a tank at the same time. The $1200 are also almost half of the bigger racks you can get out of the Monster series. If you don't feel the need for a big rack,
the 390F might be for you. Especially if you are a smaller athlete.
Cons of the RM 390F
The 390F flat foot might not be the ideal choice
of you want to train with the west side method or do kipping pull-ups. There still might be some unwanted movement in the rack when performing these exercises. You also will have to think about where to store your
plates. If you store them on the half rack, you probably will not have enough space to perform the exercises you want. If you are a very big athlete the half rack also might not be for you because of the limited space compared to the full racks.
Alternatives to the RM 390F
Here some alternatives to the
RM 390F
The
RM3 comes in at $1200 and need to be bolted to the ground. With this rack, you get more choices of colour and also the option to do kipping pull-ups and train the west side method. This might be the better choice when you own a commercial gym and intent to expand the rack in the future. If you have limited space and also know that you will be moving quite often, stick with the
RM 390F instead.
The
Rogue Froning 4100 rack comes in at $1150 and delivers a full-size rack that can be bolted to the ground. This is a good option for bigger athletes who want to move big weights at home but have limited space. With the RML you enter the MOnster lite instead of the monster series and you will, therefore, have fewer accessory options as with the
RM 390F. Some nice addition to this rack is that is branded as Rich Froning for some extra inspiration.
The RML 390F flat foot is the Monster Lite version of the flat foot concept. This rack does not need to be bolted to the ground and puts you back $795. This rack is very popular with a lot of reviews and sells often as you stay under the magical $1000 mark that many buyers do not want to exceed when getting their first rack.
