Rogue Monster Lat pull down stand alone vs TITAN heavy duty power tower

This is a comparison of the Rogue Monster Lat pull and the TITAN heavy duty power tower including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

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.

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

Cons of the Titan heavy duty power tower are:

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 Monster Lat pull down stand alone

Price: 2.950

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 lat pull down will create more bats in your gym. See the details in this article.

Overview of the Rogue Monster Lat pull down

The Monster Lat pulldown Standalone is a lat pulldown machine for the expert athlete. As with all Rogue equipment this machine is built like a tank. The lat pulldown machine is a great example of how Rogue takes pride in what they do and takes their customer feedback series.

If you read between the lines you can see that the pulley, the bar, cable, and Steel eye were not up to Rogue's standards in the V1 of this machine. All of these parts have been consequently brought in-house and are not bought from 3rd parties anymore. These things are normal when new production lines are being built, a new market is tested and new processes build around them.

At least Rogue took the right learnings from this and perfected their Rhino launch. The prone leg curl and the ISO leg press have not gotten a V2 overhaul yet whereas the Lat pull down has. Be aware of this when you buy from Rogue. I am positive they will accommodate valid feedback, especially on big orders. If you buy for your home gym, maybe wait on the leg press and curl until there is more feedback available or find a gym nearby to test them.

The Rogue Lat pulldown weighs 605lb and offers up to 300lb resistance in plates in 10lb increments. It has a footprint of 40'' by 60''. It is 60'' long, 40'' wide and 96'' high. The steel notes are 3x3 11-gauge steel just like the rest of the Rogue Monster series.

Pros of the Rogue Monster lat pull down

This lat pulldown is also a rowing machine so you get two for the price of one. The difference to many other rowing machines is that Rogue came up with an idea that does not make the bench longer. By positioning a footrest under the seat this lat pulldown machine turns into a rowing machine without adding extra length.

Another big pro is that this machine allows the use of bands with the lat pull. This is very unique and I have not seen many machines like this. Especially when you have experienced athletes you will appreciate that you can work with bands.

Cons of the Rogue Monster Lat pull down

A lat pulldown is a big machine. It will take up quite a bit of space where a pull-up bar might create a similar effect. Especially in a home gym scenario, you might be better off getting dumbbells and a pull-up bar which takes up less floor space. As with other machines, the pulley system takes maintenance. Oiling this system and keeping it in check might not be for everyone.

How many clients do you need for the lat pull down?

If you think that the Lat pulldown will bring you 10 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 6.000$ net new revenue against an investment of 2.950$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.

Alternatives to the Lat pull down from Rogue

Here are some alternatives to the Rogue lat pull down

1x Rhino belt Squat Rack @ 2750$

The Rhino belt including the half rack will give you a better pulley system and the necessary rack to play around with it. It will not exactly be the same and the workarounds might be not ideal, however, it is possible. I would also be very surprised if Rogue did not capitalize on the opportunity to deliver a system that combines the RM6 and Rhino to a fully built all-purpose gym station. Stay tuned for that one.

1x Monster Lite Rig @ 2.495$

A monster lite rig will provide you with

4 Squat/ Bench Stations
8 Pull up Stations

For less than the price for one lat pulldown machine. If you are aiming to open a small CrossFit gym this is the way to go. This also shows you that Rogue still has to work on optimizing their costs on building machines. The upshot is that you will get a machine that is fully made in the US. If you work for the government this might even be a requirement for purchase.

Conclusion

The Rogue Monster lat pull down is a very solid machine for your gym. If you do not want to compromise and attract the biggest and best athletes to your gym, this is the one to go for.