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Rogue RML-690 Power Rack

• Manufacturer: Rogue Fitness
• Rack Type: 6-Post Power Rack
• Tube Size: 33 11-Gauge Steel
• Hole Size: 5/8
• Hole Spacing: Westside (1 ) through bench zone. 2 above and below.
• Height: 90 3/8
• Footprint: 80 Deep/53 Wide (76/49 on uprights)
• Interior Depth/Width: 43/43
• Weight: 530lb
• Numbered Uprights: No
• Color: Orange
• Made In: USA

Rogue RML-690 Power Rack

The Rogue RML-690 Power Rack is a 6-post rack in the Monster Lite line. Its constructed with 33 11-gauge steel and it offers 5/8 holes and Westside spacing. Its built similar to theRML-690C 3.0, but it doesnt offer color options, it doesnt offer the option to add numbered holes, it doesnt offer Slinger crossmembers as standard, nor does it offer the Rogue nameplate. Aside from that, its the same rack at a cheaper price point.

In general, the Monster Lite racks from Rogue are very popular and they continue to evolve/improve as more accessories are introduced.

Read more below.

Features & Highlights

• Steel Size The RML-690 rack from Rogue is a part of their Monster Lite lineup. Its constructed with 33 11-gauge steel and its easily assembled with a bolt-together design. 33 steel is becoming increasingly popular for its strength, attachment compatibility, and its overall aesthetic.
• 6-Post Design The primary benefits of a 6-post rack are the on-rack plate storage and the fact you dont have to bolt it down (although you still can).
• Hole/Hardware Sizing This rack uses 5/8 hardware, which is one of the most common hardware sizes used on power racks. The rack will accommodate all of Rogues Monster Lite Attachments/Accessories as well as some from other companies (read more in the compatibility section below). This version of the 690 does not offer Slinger crossmembers as standard. If you want to use the Slinger, you will need to buy them separatelyhere. If you plan on buying the Slinger now or in the future, the 690C is likely the better buy since it already includes the compatible crossmembers.
• Hole Spacing The RML-690 Power Rack offers Westside hole spacing, which is common on 5/8 racks. Through the bench zone, the holes will be spaced 1 apart. This allows for finer adjustments on your J-cups and safeties, which can be useful for people who are in-between sizes. Above and below the Westside section are holes with standard 2 spacing between them. Another consideration is that the Monster Lite series does not offer as many side holes as the front/back of the uprights. This will limit you compared to the Monster series which offers a 1:1 hole ratio.
• Exterior Rack Dimensions This rack is the largest in the Monster Lite family with a total length of 80 and a total width of 53 (includes footplates). In terms of the uprights themselves, the dimensions are 76 deep and 49 wide. A 49 width is fairly common for 33 racks, but one of the downsides is you have less room between the uprights and the plates. This requires a more efficient walk-out/re-rack since theres a greater risk of hitting the uprights with your plates. Some racks from REP and Sorinex, for example, have 47 wide racks which provide more space to work with. The uprights stand 90 tall, but with the footplates, the total height is slightly higher at 90 3/8.
• Interior Rack Dimensions The interior lifting area measures 43 deep, which is more than enough room to lift comfortably. Its also 43 wide inside-to-inside. The RML-690 does include the storage section, which has an interior depth of 24. This creates enough space to store plates without them getting in the way when lifting from the middle uprights.
• Safety Options This rack includes pin & pipe safeties as standard, which are common. This safety system is the most cumbersome to set up and it has a powder-coated exterior. I prefer something with more protection (i.e. UHMW lining), but these serve their purpose of providing safety. Rogue does not offer full interior safeties with UHMW lining for their Monster Lite racks, but they do offersafety straps. Safety straps work extremely well and theyre much more protective of your bar. They also offersafety spotter armswith UHMW for the front of your rack, which I also really like since some people (like myself) enjoy lifting outside of their racks.
• No Hole Numbers Unlike the RML-690C, the RML-690 does not come with the option to add laser-cut numbers. I prefer the numbers myself, but they arent a necessary feature. If you like the idea of numbers, which makes lining up j-cups, safeties, and attachments easier, the 690C is the way to go.
• Made in America The Rogue RML-690 Power Rack is made in Ohio.