on the verge of buying my home gym.. help/advice

[doiliftbro]

alright so ive been throwing 150 a month to a nice gym in my area but im fed up with spending so much to have to plan my days around the best times to go to the gym and not wait for a machine, tired of the social setting (people taking up a squat rack to talk to each other) and lastly...tired of the sloots checking me out so much (i wish..)...

so enough said, im building my home gym and i want to make sure im not missing anything, so far my online cart is packed with 4k worth of rogue gear to get me started. below is my cart.

-rogue monster lite RML-3 rack
- infinity matador dip attachment
-rogue monster lite spotter arms
- safety pipes
-j cups
-land mine with angled and straight handles
- plate storage rack
-rogue ohio bar
-adjustable bench (545 dollar one)
- 260lbs of hi temp plates
-50lb set of dumbbells
- 3 tier dumbbell rack
-ab mat
-spud inc pulley system


let me know what im missing or what you think i should add.
thanks

[BuckeyeROC]

Just curious. If you are going to drop serious coin, why the half rack over a full one?

[doiliftbro]

Just curious. If you are going to drop serious coin, why the half rack over a full one?

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same reason why i dont think the 700$ t bar would work out anyways...but it looks pretty af..

[okeley]

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same reason why i dont think the 700$ t bar would work out anyways...but it looks pretty af..

Are you sure an R3 won't fit? The footprint is about the same as an HR-2.

I have the S-2 with spotter arms. I like it and the job gets done but I'm kicking myself for not getting a full rack and will be upgrading soon.

[dragon360]

Are not the footprints similar though? Or is it simply being able to remove the safeties?

[Freakin11]

alright so ive been throwing 150 a month to a nice gym in my area but im fed up with spending so much to have to plan my days around the best times to go to the gym and not wait for a machine, tired of the social setting (people taking up a squat rack to talk to each other) and lastly...tired of the sloots checking me out so much (i wish..)...

so enough said, im building my home gym and i want to make sure im not missing anything, so far my online cart is packed with 4k worth of rogue gear to get me started. below is my cart.

-rogue HR-2 half rack
- infinity matador dip attachment
-rogue monster lite spotter arms
- safety pipes
- 4 pairs of plate storage pipes
-rogue ohio bar
-adjustable bench (545 dollar one)
- 260lbs of hi temp plates
-50lb set of dumbbells
- 3 tier dumbbell rack
-ab mat


let me know what im missing or what you think i should add.
thanks

edit; considering rogues t bar row rig, looks pretty sweet but worth the extra 700??

t-bar - Consider just getting landmine and t-bar handle to save space and money
roguefitness.com/rogue-landmine-handles
roguefitness.com/landmines

Also make sure whatever dumbbell set you choose is able to be expanded later. A lot of them only go up to 100# or 125# which isn't enough for some people.

If you're looking to save money/space you could consider powerblocks instead of real dumbbells, but with a cart full of rogue equipment I doubt that's much of a concern for you.

Kettlebells and resistance bands can add some versatility to your setup, but can be added any time.

Do you have any additional weight plates? What are your lifts at? Not hard to pull 305 in a short period of time...

[doiliftbro]

Are you sure an R3 won't fit? The footprint is about the same as an HR-2.

I have the S-2 with spotter arms. I like it and the job gets done but I'm kicking myself for not getting a full rack and will be upgrading soon.

interesting... will update shopping cart, thanks

[doiliftbro]

t-bar - Consider just getting landmine and t-bar handle to save space and money
roguefitness.com/rogue-landmine-handles
roguefitness.com/landmines

Also make sure whatever dumbbell set you choose is able to be expanded later. A lot of them only go up to 100# or 125# which isn't enough for some people.

If you're looking to save money/space you could consider powerblocks instead of real dumbbells, but with a cart full of rogue equipment I doubt that's much of a concern for you.

Kettlebells and resistance bands can add some versatility to your setup, but can be added any time.

Do you have any additional weight plates? What are your lifts at? Not hard to pull 305 in a short period of time...

i just saw the landmines and im definitely getting one, thanks for that advise. and no i dont have additional plates but ill add on later. i have stopped lifting so heavy anyways, that being said i will definitely need some more weight for deads later.. as far as dumbbells go, i maye just be weak now but ive never touched anything over 100's and rogues go to 125 so i think ill be good there. ill add in some kettlebells as well though i dont use them too much so it will be later

just saw the handles.. those are sweet. adding to cart

[Cleveland33]

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same reason why i dont think the 700$ t bar would work out anyways...but it looks pretty af..

That half rack is barely smaller than an R-3

HR-2 Footprint: 48"x49"
R-3 Footprint: 53"x34"

The only real space saving factor here would be the weight storage, but you can pick up a-frame weight trees on the cheap - I added casters to mine so I can move them out of the way quickly if need be.

[Cleveland33]

Are not the footprints similar though? Or is it simply being able to remove the safeties?

honestly, the only time I can see that being beneficial for space is if it is in a garage and you take the safeties off to pull a car all the way up to the uprights.

I think 99% of the time people think it is a space issue is a result of the visual space the uprights take. But it really isn't "useable" space except in a rare instance.

[dragon360]

honestly, the only time I can see that being beneficial for space is if it is in a garage and you take the safeties off to pull a car all the way up to the uprights.

I think 99% of the time people think it is a space issue is a result of the visual space the uprights take. But it really isn't "useable" space except in a rare instance.

Absolutely agreed. Just wanted to see if it was real or more perception in this case.

[doiliftbro]

problem with racks, have to anchor them all, not an option at the moment but should be later on down the road (year, 2 or 3?) are there temporary ways of mounting without drilling holes in the floor?

edit : currently removing safeties would be a big help as my drive way is slanted so when i change my oil i would have to pull the car as far into the garage as possible, that being said im considering selling my car and keeping my beater truck anyway so this would be a short term problem

[Domicron]

interesting... will update shopping cart, thanks

i think we have someone who sees reason and has decided to go full over half!

anyhow i don't know if rogue negotiates or anything, but for me i wouldn't spend that kind of money from a single vendor without calling them to ask if there is any sort of deals or discounts you qualify for.

also any reason for the hi-temps instead of iron weights? you plan to do olympic lifts? if not i might suggest getting some york legacy plates...imo they look nicer.

also you should look to buy some tractor supply co Horse stall mats to use as flooring.

and you're required to post pics as things arrive and you have stuff setup

about anchoring:

you don't NEED to anchor things down always, but you could always build a platform or just buy the flat foot rack

[doiliftbro]

i think we have someone who sees reason and has decided to go full over half!

anyhow i don't know if rogue negotiates or anything, but for me i wouldn't spend that kind of money from a single vendor without calling them to ask if there is any sort of deals or discounts you qualify for.

also any reason for the hi-temps instead of iron weights? you plan to do olympic lifts? if not i might suggest getting some york legacy plates...imo they look nicer.

also you should look to buy some tractor supply co Horse stall mats to use as flooring.

and you're required to post pics as things arrive and you have stuff setup

about anchoring:

you don't NEED to anchor things down always, but you could always build a platform or just buy the flat foot rack

i would prefer iron over hi temp but i would prefer to not destroy the weights or my garage floor lol. as for the matting, that was my plan . im going to call and ask for free shipping at least... i know they always do those "buy this+this+this=ships free things so i figured maybe they will give me that. as far as any other discounts i doubt it.

[doiliftbro]

updated cart

[okeley]

problem with racks, have to anchor them all, not an option at the moment but should be later on down the road (year, 2 or 3?) are there temporary ways of mounting without drilling holes in the floor?

edit : currently removing safeties would be a big help as my drive way is slanted so when i change my oil i would have to pull the car as far into the garage as possible, that being said im considering selling my car and keeping my beater truck anyway so this would be a short term problem

Look at the RML-390F if you want to keep it Rogue. Will take up a few more inches than a floor mounted model though. Lots of racks don't need to be floor mounted if you look around. Get what is best for you but just know most people agree a full rack is usually best in the long run if you can make it work.

[Domicron]

ii would prefer to not destroy the weights or my garage floor lol.

that's why i asked if you going to be doing olympic lifts...if not, iron will do you just fine, especially with a layer of horse stall mats on the floor. just don't drop your deadlifts

[urbanlifter]

Look at the RML-390F if you want to keep it Rogue.

Might get red skittles for this one but......

If I'm spending $795 on a new rack I would take the Bodycraft F430 over the RML-390F. Attachments are cheaper, pop-pins are WAYYY wasier to adjust, and you have the option of the space saving lat pulldown if space is limited. I'm a little biased though, I have owned the F430 and I'm not interested in dealing with pipe-pin safeties.

[doiliftbro]

Might get red skittles for this one but......

If I'm spending $795 on a new rack I would take the Bodycraft F430 over the RML-390F. Attachments are cheaper, pop-pins are WAYYY wasier to adjust, and you have the option of the space saving lat pulldown if space is limited. I'm a little biased though, I have owned the F430 and I'm not interested in dealing with pipe-pin safeties.

i dont neg for personal preference lol. ill take a gander at this one but im biased towards rogue so will probably stick with it

[dieselmike]

i would prefer iron over hi temp but i would prefer to not destroy the weights or my garage floor lol. as for the matting, that was my plan

If you are planning on getting 3/4" rubber flooring, you don't need Bumpers. You state you prefer iron, get Iron. Throw a layer or 2 of plywood under the rubber if you really want to go nuts. But not necessary.

[urbanlifter]

No worries OP, Rogue has some high quality equipment and good marketing, seems like the 'Apple' of the equipment industry.

I'm an android user personally....

[Bench905]

No worries OP, Rogue has some high quality equipment and good marketing, seems like the 'Apple' of the equipment industry.

Tempted to neg. American-made, highly customizable, built to last...doesn't smell like Apple to me.

[okeley]

Might get red skittles for this one but......

If I'm spending $795 on a new rack I would take the Bodycraft F430 over the RML-390F. Attachments are cheaper, pop-pins are WAYYY wasier to adjust, and you have the option of the space saving lat pulldown if space is limited. I'm a little biased though, I have owned the F430 and I'm not interested in dealing with pipe-pin safeties.

Anyone who would red skittle an honest personal preference is a Dbag. There are no right or wrong answers. Everyone's preferences, budgets, situations, ect are different. Hearing about all of them here helps me determine what is best for me which isn't always whats best for others.

[doiliftbro]

Tempted to neg. American-made, highly customizable, built to last...doesn't smell like Apple to me.

this... kind of opposite of apple bro

[keyboardworkout]

I went HR-2 because I can't press in an R-3. That was the main reason. I have limited overhead space to work in due to the garage door track.

While the HR-2 and the R-3 have similar footprints, you have weight storage on the HR-2 which also saves space.

I do not wish I had a full rack after buying an HR-2.

[doiliftbro]

I went HR-2 because I can't press in an R-3. That was the main reason. I have limited overhead space to work in due to the garage door track.

While the HR-2 and the R-3 have similar footprints, you have weight storage on the HR-2 which also saves space.

I do not wish I had a full rack after buying an HR-2.

Taking measurements when i get home from work. i dont think overhead space will be an issue, im hoping not anyways. but the mounted plate storage would be nice..

[Freakin11]

problem with racks, have to anchor them all, not an option at the moment but should be later on down the road (year, 2 or 3?) are there temporary ways of mounting without drilling holes in the floor?

edit : currently removing safeties would be a big help as my drive way is slanted so when i change my oil i would have to pull the car as far into the garage as possible, that being said im considering selling my car and keeping my beater truck anyway so this would be a short term problem

Only one real way to mount them without drilling holes in the floor
-Build standard weightlifting platform (2 layers of 3/4" OSB w/ layer of 3/4" rubber mats on top)
-Attach rack to platform using different methods (lag bolts directly in from top, or elevator bolts up from the bottom)

[Domicron]

Only one real way to mount them without drilling holes in the floor
-Build standard weightlifting platform (2 layers of 3/4" OSB w/ layer of 3/4" rubber mats on top)
-Attach rack to platform using different methods (lag bolts directly in from top, or elevator bolts up from the bottom)

that's not true. i've seen someone on this forum buy a few 2x4's connect them together in a U-shape, and then mounted the rack on top of it...not the prettiest solution but i think they said it did the job just fine. you might try searching for it.

[urbanlifter]

Tempted to neg. American-made, highly customizable, built to last...doesn't smell like Apple to me.

this... kind of opposite of apple bro

Mainly referring to both selling high quality items at premium prices, excellent marketing strategies, and they both nickel and dime the HELL out of you for those 'customization' accessories to go with your main purchase. In addition, they both have a cult following of fan boys ready to slit throats at the very thought of being insulted or compared to a lesser product......still doesn't remind you of Apple?

[doiliftbro]

Mainly referring to both selling high quality items at premium prices, excellent marketing strategies, and they both nickel and dime the HELL out of you for those 'customization' accessories to go with your main purchase. In addition, they both have a cult following of fan boys ready to slit throats at the very thought of being insulted or compared to a lesser product......still doesn't remind you of Apple?

eh yeah i agree with you on that standpoint lol