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Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack vs TITAN Outdoor power tower

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jan 8, 2021 9:00:00 AM

Rogue RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack vs TITAN Outdoor power tower

This is a comparison between the Rogue RM 390F Flat foot rack and the TITAN outdoor power tower including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.

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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.

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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:
 
 
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 RM 390F Flat Foot Monster Rack

 

 

Please also note that there is a Monster ltie and monster version of the flat foot rack in the Rogue line up. This video explains the differences very well:

 

Price: 1.211

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 Flat Foot will save you bolting down the rack. You will have no holes in the floor with this one. See the details in this article.

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Overview of the RM 390F Flat foot

The RM390F rack is a special rack in the Rogue Line up. IT is one of two racks with the flat foot design. The flat foot design makes it possible that you do not have to drill the rack into the ground to anchor it. This makes the flat foot a very popular option in scenarios where a wood, carpet or rubber floor have already been installed and should not be damaged. 
 
The Flat Foot weighs 335LB and comes in with a width of 24''. It is 93'' high and therefore has a footprint of 54''x'50''.  The flat foot is compatible with the accessories of the Monster series. The only thing to consider is that Band pegs and safety spotter arms should not be used with the Flat Foot Monster rack. Get safety pins instead.
 

How many clients should the Rogue RM390F bring you?

If you think that the Rogue RM390F 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 1.211$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
 

Pros of the 390F Flat foot

The biggest pro of this rack is the flat foot design. This means you can install this rack anywhere where there is space. No nasty holes in the floor which need to be refilled once you want to move the rack somewhere else.
 

Cons of the 390F Flat foot

 
If you get a half rack you have to think about where to store your plates. In addition, not everyone likes to train in a half rack. IT can be a bit tight for a three-step walk out. 
 

Alternatives to the 390F Flat foot

For the same budget of 1.211$ you have the following alternatives with Rogue:
 
  • 1x RML 390F Monster Lite @795$
The Rogue RML 390F is the Monster Lite version of the flat foot design. This is a very viable option to save about 500$. You are already in the market for a solution with a small footprint for home use and small athletes. You might as well save a bit more money by going for the slightly less sturdy construction of the same product.
 
If you want a full rack that gets you close to the champions this is the rack to go for. Think of the fittest man on earth while training to set new PRs in a full rack dedicated to the greatest CrossFitter of all time.
 

Conclusion

The 390F Flat foot is a great half rack to use at home which does not need to be bolted down. With this you can train and move whenever it is convenient.

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