TITAN X3 squat stand vs Rogue R4 [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN X3 squat stand and the Rogue R4 rack. Follow the links fore more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue R4 power rack
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Rogue R4
The
Rogue R4 is one of the flagship racks out of the older
Rogue Infinity series. With the
R4 you get a full
rack which is made in Columbus, Ohio. The available color is black and it weighs 250LB.
The R4 Infinity rack is 90'' high and comes in at a footprint of 53''x53''. It is compatible with the Infinity accessories and lines from Rogue. It ships with J CUps,, Pin/Pipe Safeties and band pegs for the westside method. It is also designed with Westside hole spacing to enable you to use the bands for your lifting appropriately.
If you want the best of one of the outdated series from Rogue this is the one for you. It will cover all of your basic needs, just don't expect too many product upgrades as the focus of Rogue is clearly with the Monster and Monster lite series for eh time being.
Pros of the Rogue R4
You get one of the best from a bygone era of
Rogue. This is reflected in the amount of real estate you get for the price for
Rogue standards. It can also be an advantage
to get an
R4 over a Monster or Monster
rack if you have
to move the racks often. This comes in at 100LB less than its bigger brothers.
Cons of the Rogue R4
Going into the Infinity series is probably not a wise decision if you want to protect your investment long term. The rack will hold for a lifetime, you just will not find a lot of new products for it to entertain your clients. For home use, this is completely irrelevant, but if you are buying this rack to use with clients you might want to reconsider.
Alternatives to the Rogue R4
Alternatives
to the
R4 are
The
RM4 comes out of the flagship Monster series of
Rogue. With this
rack, you can choose the color and height of your purchase and have access
to Monster accessory series. This is definitely the better option if you work with a client and want
to keep adding
to your
rack in the future. The downside is the price.
The R6 is the big brother of the R4 in the Infinity series. This
rack combines a full
rack with a half
rack to provide more space for
plates and storage room. With this
rack, you will upgrade the footprint from 53x53
to 53x80.
The
R3 is the half
rack version of the Infinity series. This might be a good choice for you if you want
to save space and money. Especially if you are a smaller athlete this might be a really viable option as you don't need as much space around you.
Overview and review of the X-3 Squat stand with pull up bar
The TITAN X3 Squat stand will put you back about $490. 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 X3 squat stand
The
X3 is a squat stand which boasts 3x3 steel tubes. It is, therefore, a very sturdy
squat stand compared to other 2x3 or 2x2 options. The X3 comes with Westside spacing in the lower part of the rack to allow for smaller increments on the bench press. The flat foot design saves you bolting it to the floor which makes it a very good option in some home gym scenarios. It also comes with spotter arms. The specifics and features of the
squat stand are:
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3" x 3" 11 gauge steel uprights
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Westside hole pattern through bench zone
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2" hole spacing above and below.
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1,000 + lb capacity
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Pair of UHMW lined X-3 JHooks included
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Double-sided gusset plates
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Standard 1.25" Pull up bar included
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Mounted at your preferred height.
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Pair of X-3 Spotter Arms included
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Height: 92"
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Width: 49"
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Depth: 48"
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Product Weight: 203 lb
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Finish: Black Power Coating
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Floor Space: 16.3 sq ft (49" x 48")
This is as sturdy as they come as far as squat stands go.
Pros of the X3 squat stand
As with all TITAN equipment, the first thing to note is the competitive price. You will have a challenge to find a good quality 3x3
squat stand for the same price. A
squat stand also gives you the ability to drop weight easier than in a power rack. If you prefer the Olympic lifts over powerlifting this might be the better choice for you. A squat stand also saves space and can be easily transported.
Cons of the X3 squat stand
Especially for beginners, you have less protection. The spotter arms are fine and nice, but in practice, safety pins in a full rack are a lot more secure as you won’t miss them. The whole structure is also led likely to tip over if installed correctly. In addition, TITAN is known for inconsistencies on their finish.
Alternatives to the X3 squat stand
For almost the same amount of money, you can get a colored version of the
T3 rack. While the tubes are only 2x3 you will get a full rack in the color of your choice.
Another way to go is to save on the color to have more budget for different size options on the
T3 and maybe even adding some plate holders. The
T3 is available in a short and tall version to adjust the height. For depth, you can choose between 24” and 36”.
The
T3 folding rack saves you about $100 on the X3 and can be installed in your garage. If you only train on the weekends or two days a week, this is a good option so that you can still use the garage or basement for your car/ miscellaneous rubbish you think is important ( I have that stuff in my attic). The savings can be put towards a barbell like the blues city or Atlas bar.
Summary of the X3 squat stand
A great option for anyone planning on a home gym for Olympic lifting or a gym that still has a corner left and does not j ow what to do with it. If you get the
squat stand make sure you can store your plates somewhere separate.