TITAN 41 fold rack vs Rogue SM 2.5 [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN 41 fold rack and the Rogue SM 2,5 squat stand. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue SM 2.5 Monster squat stand
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the SM 2.5
The
Rogue SM 2.5 Squat stand uses the beams of the
Rogue Monster series and creates a very sturdy squat stand. This stand is built in Columbus, Ohio and comes in black. With the flat foot design of
Rogue, it does need to be bolted to the ground.
The SM2.5 has 1000 lb weight capacity and comes in at a height of 103''. The steel notes are made from 3x3'' gauge steel. The overall footprint comes to 50''x54''. This stand comes with J Cups in the delivery to get you up and running.
Pros of the SM 2.5
A squat stand is a great alternative when you want to do weightlifting training. It gives you more room to throw the weight about than in a
powerlifting cage. It is also less material in case you have to fill an entire gym, have to transport the stand often or want to able to change things quickly. The
SM 2.5 will be easy to transport and serve you well in these scenarios.
Cons of the SM 2.5
A squat stand by itself is not ideal for
powerlifting. If you count in the safety arm spotters you will be close to $1.000 again and might as well go for a full rack that costs a bit more but leaves you with a full cage and safety for the bench press without having to buy extra accessories.
Alternatives to the SM 2.5
The
SM3 comes with the same specs except that the height is different. This option is for your tall athletes. If you want to outfit an entire gym maybe mix the
SM3,
SM2.5, and
SM2 to serve various heights. It is also a good way of adding a very high pull up bar to your gym without having to invest in an entire rig or rack.
The
SM2 is the smallest of the
Rogue Monster squat stands. It comes in at 90.375''. This might be a good option when your ceilings are low or you are a smaller athlete with no need for a very high pull up bar.
The
RM4 Fortis rack is an alternative to the squat stands which comes in at roughly the same price if you count the
spotter
arms. If you want to
powerlift
this might be the better investment of your money than having a squat stand.
Overview and review of the 41' Fold back
The TITAN 41 fold back will put you back about $340 - $390. TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which Titan rack to buy for under $500”
Overview of the 41 fold back rack
The
41 fold back rack from TITAN uses their 3x3 steel tubes to form a rack which can be folded against the wall to make room for a car or keep the exercising area free from obstructions for classes. A great option when space and different use cases for different times of the day are paramount. The features and specifications of the
41 fold back are:
41 fold back rack
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3" x 3" steel tubes with 2" diameter bars.
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Foldable to conserve space
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Powder coated, durable finish
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4 J-hooks included
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Laser cut for precise fit
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Material: Steel
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Height: 91"
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Depth: 41.5"
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Width: 51"
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Weight: 230 LB
A solid solution for your home gym or on early room professional gym.
Pros of the 41 fold back rack
As with the TITAN portfolio, in general, it is the price. Apart from that, you get 3x3 tubes which is the most amount of metal in a tube you can get from TITAN.
Cons of the 41 fold back rack
You will find it hard to use attachments with this rack if you still want to be able to fold it to the wall easily. It will also not give you a place to store your plates. Apart from this, you might experience some minor quality issues with your delivery as TITAN has been often reported to have shortfalls on quality management and consistency. But you save a lot of money and still can get strong securely.
Alternatives to the 41 fold back rack
The T3 uses the same folding concept but with 2x3 steel tubes instead of 3x3.
The
X2 is one of the cheapest series in the TITAN line up. With its 2x2 steel tubes, it uses the least material to build a rack. If you want to downsize on all ends to fit a bench and rack into $500 budget comfortably, this is for you.
Summary for the 41 fold rack
This is a sturdy rack which can be used by dads he need to compromise with moms for a garage gym.