Overview and review of the Rogue RML 690C Power Rack
The video above summarises my personal opinion for purchasing a Rogue RML 690C for a home gym. If you want to just lean back and get information, watch it and then dig into the details below. In the following paragraphs you will find details on dimensions and alternative choices. I invite you to leave a comment on Youtube if you have direct questions.
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$. The Rogue RML 690C rack is a great option for style and storage to build your home gym. See the details in this article.
Overview of the Rogue RML 690C
The Rogue
RML690C Rack weighs in at 530LB. It has 76'' of length while being 49'' in width. The height comes in at 90.375''. When you want to place the
RML690C into your gym the footprint will be 80''x53''. With this rack, you are getting the little sister of the
RM6 rack. It is compatible with the
Monster Lite series and gives you a full and
half rack to work with. The
half rack can either be used for
plate storage or have more athletes train in the rack.
The
690C is available in the following colors:
- Bright Blue
- Bright Green
- Burnt Orange
- Dark Blue
- Dark Red
- Gun Metal
- Light Gray
- Rogue Red
- Satin Black
- Satin clear
- White
In a Semi-Gloss Powdercoat. You have
Westside hole spacing at the bottom to have more options for bench pressing setups. Another big advantage of this rack is that it does not need to be bolted to the floor.
The Rogue
RML690C is a solid all in one solution for storage and training space for a home gym or in a professional gym to make the best of the space.
How many clients should the Rogue RML690C bring you?
If you think that the Rogue
RML 690C will bring you 6 new clients who pay you 50$ 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$.
Conclusion
The Rogue RML 690C is a great option for home gyms or commercial gyms for mere mortals. Be mindful about the space you have before buying the 690 versions of Rogues racks. If you do not know what to do with the half rack at the back, go for something smaller.
Overview and review of the Rogue RML 490C Power Rack
This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue RML 490C rack is a stylish and not too expensive Rogue option for your home gym. See the details in this article.
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the RML 490C
The
Rogue RML490C weighs 340LB and comes in with a footprint of 53''x53''. This is a solid full rack in the mid-range price area of Rogue. It is 90.375'' high and comes with a free choice of color. The colors to choose from are:
- Bright Blue
- Bright Green
- Burnt Orange
- Dark BLue
- Dark Red
- Gun Metal
- Light Gray
- Rogue Red
- Satin Black
- Satin Clear
- White
With this rack, you will be entering the
Monster Lite series of Rogue and accessories. You can also have a look at the
Monster Lite rigs to built a solid CrossFit gym. This is a good entry point to build from for powerlifters and other heavy lifting needs alike. Rogue provides a long list of accessories for their
Monster lite series.
How many clients should the Rogue RML 490C bring you?
If you think that the
RML 490C 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 1.075$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
Pros of the RML 490C
The
Monster Lite gives you a full rack in which you can train with space. You will be secure and be able to maneuver without feeling cramped
Cons of the RML 490C
The
490C does not leave a lot of room to store any
plates. Be prepared to find other solutions to store the
plates or upgrade to a
690C rack to get the
plates organized.
Conclusion
The Rogue RML 490C is a great option to be nice to your bank account while still getting a solid piece of Rogue into your gym.