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Should you buy the Rogue RM6 rack? [Article, free download]

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 16, 2019 9:30:00 AM

Should you buy the Rogue RM6 rack?

The rogue RM6 rack comes in at a price of $2605 max and is the ultimate rack for your home gym and gym facility. 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.

 

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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.

 

Most popular Rogue racks 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.
 

Rogue Monster vs Monster lite series 

 

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 RM6

 

 

The video above summarises my personal opinion for purchasing a RM6 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.

 
The RM6 is currently the flagship rack of Rogue's portfolio. It is the biggest and meanest rack you can get from them. The Rogue RM6 provides you with one full and half rack which can be customized to your needs. You can use different cross members and pull up bars for functionality and stability. The RM6 goes with many of Rogue's accessories to be customized to your personal needs. This can be chalk bowls, barbell holders and different versions of plate storage
 
The RM6 has a footprint of 80''x53''. It is 76'' long and 49'' in width. You can get it in three different heights, 90'', 100'' and 108''. The steel notes are made from 3x3 Gauge Steel as all products from the Rogue Monster series.  The available colours for the RM6 are
 
  • Bright blue
  • Bright Green
  • Burnt orange
  • Dark blue
  • Dark red
  • Gun Metal
  • Light Gray
  • Rogue Red
  • White
  • Satin clear
  • Satin black
For the cross members, you have the following options
 
  • Single pull up bar
  • Fat Skinny pull up bar
  • Nameplate
  • Single fat
  • Beam with gusset
  • Socket pull up bar
For the J cups, you have three options
 
The securities have the following options
 
 
With this rack, you get the storage space and pull up space which is ideal to build a standalone powerlifting station in your gym or building the ultimate home gym. This beast is massive and overbuilt, but worth the price. You can also rest assured that you will be part of any innovation that Rogue makes as they usually start from the monster series and trickle now products down from there.
 

Pros of the RM6

 
The Rogue RM6 provides you with a full and a half rack to customise further. You can either choose to leave the space so that two athletes can train at the same time or add plate storage as needed. The half rack can also be converted to a belt squat station by combining it with Rhino bet squat. The Rogue Monster Slinger can attach to create a station for lat pull down and triceps pushdowns. All of this combined makes the RM6 the ultimate home gym when you are serious about change or the piece of attention in your existing gym to attract powerlifters. 
 

Cons of the RM6

 
The RM6 takes up quite a bit of space. If you are aiming to maximize your floor space and leave a lot of room for running exercises, this is not the optimal choice. Another con is the price. for 2600$ you can get two mid-range Rogue racks or eight Rogue Ohio Barbells. If you want to build a gym on a budget this is not the right choice for you. 
 

Alternatives to the RM6

 
There are some alternatives to the RM6 in the Rogue portfolio depending on your needs. These are
 
 
The Rogue R6 takes the same idea as with the RM6 and makes it a bit more palatable to your purse. The R6 comes in at roughly 1.000 $ less and covers the same floor space. If you are trying to build a home gym with plate storage including a full and half rack, the R6 is also an option. The only downside is that the R6 belongs to the Rogue Infinity series. The Infinity series is built from 2x3 stell notes and not from 3x3 steel notes.  At the moment Rogue does not focus in developing new equipment for this series. Innovations like the 50' cal, Rhibo belt squat and Slinger will take time to trickle down to this rack. You will still have a solid rack that delivers.
 
The RML690C is an option when you still want a long rack with space and keep the option to choose your own colour.  With 1.750$you make some savings compared to the R6. There are no standardised height choices so you will have to contact Rogue to get a custom build if you want changes to the original height. You will also have fewer accessory options is with the Monster line. 
 
If you are considering to start a new gym, be aware that for the price of one RM6 you can get 8 Rogue Ohio barbells. This means you can run a CrossFit class with 8 paying people if you have the floor space instead of one powerlifter rattling a rack. Something to think about when you ay out your gym to maximise revenue. Not so relevant for the home gym warrior.
 
 
 

Topics: Rogue