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REP fitness PR-1000 rack vs Rogue RML 690C

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Jun 1, 2021 4:00:00 PM

REP fitness PR-1000 rack vs Rogue RML 690C

This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness PR-1000 rack and the Rogue RML 690C. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the Rogue RML 690C Power Rack

 

 

 

Price: 1.750

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 RML 690C rack is a great option for style and storage to build your home gym. See the details in this article.

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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:
 
 
The Rogue HR2 rack is part of the Rogue Monster lite series. What it has going for itself is its moderate place and lower space requirements compared to other racks of Rogue. I can also see how this rack can be a best seller as it is practical, not pricey and ticks most boxes. You can learn more about the details and alternatives in the review of the HR2 rack.
 
The Rogue RM8 is one of the most expensive items you can get from Rogue. The RM8 incorporates all of the major developments from Rogue like cerakote coating, a Rhino drop-in unit, and the LT1 50 cal lever arms. Its high price helps with popularity but I do not think that it is a high volume sales product based on its sheer size and high price tag. You can read a full review of the RM8 on this blog.
 
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.
 
The RML 390c is a half-rack from Rogue with a color option. Compared to the 390F it needs to be bolted to the ground to avoid sliding while it comes in at a similar price. You can read the full review of the 390c on my blog by following this link.

Overview of the Rogue RML 690C

 
The Rogue RML690C Rack weighs in at 530LB. It has 76'' of length while being 49'' in width. The height comes in at 90.375''. When you want to place the RML690C into your gym the footprint will be 80''x53''. With this rack, you are getting the little sister of the RM6 rack. It is compatible with the Monster Lite series and gives you a full and half rack to work with. The half rack can either be used for plate storage or have more athletes train in the rack. 
 
The 690C is available in the following colors:
 
  • Bright Blue
  • Bright Green
  • Burnt Orange
  • Dark Blue
  • Dark Red
  • Gun Metal
  • Light Gray
  • Rogue Red
  • Satin Black
  • Satin clear
  • White
In a Semi-Gloss Powdercoat. You have Westside hole spacing at the bottom to have more options for bench pressing setups. Another big advantage of this rack is that it does not need to be bolted to the floor. 
 
The Rogue RML690C is a solid all in one solution for storage and training space for a home gym or in a professional gym to make the best of the space. 
 

How many clients should the Rogue RML690C bring you?

 
If you think that the Rogue RML 690C will bring you 6 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 3.600$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.750$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
 

Pros of the Rogue RML 690C

 
The Rogue RML 690C is a bit lighter on the budget than its bigger brother the RM6. It still provides storage options and space to train multiple athletes and hold plates at the same time. It comes in different colors to fit your taste or gym setup depending on how you want to express your branding. 
 

Cons of the Rogue RML 690C

 
The Rogue RML690C might be a bit too big for home setups. There are reports of people who purchased it for personal use and came to the conclusion that the 490 would have more than sufficed. Think about how you will use the additional half rack, as otherwise, it will only be a waste of valuable floor space. You can also not use the RML 690C with the Rhino Drop in, which is one of my personal biggest reasons not to get it.
 

Alternatives to the Rogue RML 690C

Here are some alternatives for you from Rogue for a budget of 1.750$

 
The RML4 still gives you the option to choose a color of your liking while saving you 700$ USD which can be used towards a barbell and plates on your first purchase for a home gym. For professional uses, you can also fit more 490C into your facilities if you already have solutions for string the plates. 
 
 
If you do not want to compromise on having a full and half rack at your disposal you can go for the R6. The R6 is part of the Infinity series which uses less material to build the racks. It is still more than enough to train heavy in them as the Monster Lite and Monster series bear their names for a reason. With this, you would still be able to sneak in an Ohio Bar while staying under 2.000$. 
 

Conclusion

The Rogue RML 690C is a great option for home gyms or commercial gyms for mere mortals. Be mindful about the space you have before buying the 690 versions of Rogues racks. If you do not know what to do with the half rack at the back, go for something smaller.

Overview and review of the REP fitness PR-1000 rack

This is an overview of the REP fitness PR-1000 rack including the pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in which rack to buy from REP Fitness. Follow the links for more information.

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Overview of the REP PR-1000 Rack $289

 
The REP PR-1000 is a clever rack design for a relatively small price. It comes with two pull-up bars and what I like most about it, two plate storage posts at the back to weigh it down. This rack is a great choice if you want everything in a box without forgetting everything. If you have a teenager at home who wants to lift and you are not sure what to get, this is a great option. Some of the specifications are:
 
  • 83"(height) x 48"(width) x 48"(depth) - 58" wide at rear bottom brace
  • 26" depth inside to inside, 44" wide inside to inside
  • 2x2" steel
  • Plastic lined j-cups to protect bar knurl
  • 2" hole spacing throughout the working area
  • 1.25" and 2" Pull up bars
  • Numbered uprights every 5th hole
  • Extra bar holders on the front of safeties, great for pressing outside the rack
  • 2 Weight horns on rear base for storage and added stability
  • 700lb weight capacity
  • 400lb pull up bar capacity
  • 400lb dip attachment capacity (dip attachment is an optional upgrade)
 
Solid all in one rack out of the box at a very decent price.
 

Pros of the REP PR-1000 Rack

 
The pros of the REP PR-1000 rack are:
 
  • All in one design
  • Integrated weight storage posts
  • Flat foot design
  • Numbered uprights
 
For $300 you can not complain about what you are getting with the REP PR-1000. Out of the box you are covered with safeties, plate storage, a flat foot design, and numbered posts. For a rack in this price range, this is almost impossible to beat. Sometimes safeties cost up to $100 by themselves. Then we have not even started on storage options. The PR-1000 is a great rack for the beginner and occasional lifter.
 

Cons of the REP PR-1000 Rack

 
Cons of the REP-PR-1000 are:
 
  • Not ideal for the west side method
  • 700lb max
  • Not a lot of attachments
 
This rack does not weigh a lot and the steel frame is thinner and smaller compared to the PR-5000 and PR-4000. This makes it not an ideal rack for heavy users who put their rack through a lot of abuse. If you regularly train with more than 400lbs on the bar, use band, and chains, and do kipping pull-ups like there is no tomorrow then this is not the rack for you. If you also see your rack as an I vestment for the future and would like to make it grow you are possibly better off with a PR-4000.
 

Alternatives to the REP PR-1000 Rack

 
 
The PR-1050 is a short version of the PR-1000 to fit I to spaces with lower ceilings. If you want to fit a rack into an attic or basement the 1050 might be a better option than the PR-1000. The REP PR-1100 gives you a multi-grip pull-up bar instead of plate storage and a choice of color.
 
The Rogue HR2 half rack is the most popular Rogue rack on marathon-Crossfit.com with the most viewers out of the Rogue portfolio. This rack is Rogue’s sweet spot for value for money as it combines a half rack design with their monster lite series. The biggest bonus with this rack is the plate storage you get at the back of the rack. Whether this justifies a starting price of $600 compared to $300 of the PR-1000 I leave for you to decide.
 
The TITAN T2 rack is the lower price rack range of TITAN fitness who are themselves a price leader in the home gym market. If you want to get as much metal with holes as cheap as possible without worrying about getting ripped off on eBay, Amazon, or Craigslist than TITAN is the place to go.
 

Conclusion for the REP PR-1000 Rack

 
The REP fitness PR-1000 is a series contender if you are considering a home gym but don’t know yet whether you are fully committing. It will be relatively easy on your purse and you won’t make a mistake in the configuration and forget an annoying detail. I wish I had known about this rack when I got my first rack when I was a teenager. My mother shelled out 400 bucks on what was basically a bench with uprights. This would have been a lot better.
 
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