The Thinking Lifter Blog by Philip Stefanov

Rogue Monster Lite Half Rack: An Overview

The Rogue Monster Lite Half Rack is a premium-grade product for strength enthusiasts with limited space for a home gym.

Its compact size makes it ideal for a garage or basement gym. However, the product weighs 330 lbs (149.8 kg) and has six points of contact with the floor, making it incredibly sturdy.

The product comes with a pull-up bar, weight storage, and J-cups, allowing you to do various exercises and store your weight plates without purchasing a weight stand. Additionally, it comes with Westside hole spacing (1” or 2.54 cm) throughout the bench zone, making it easy to set the barbell at the perfect height for various exercises.

Aside from that, the product is incredibly sturdy and durable. The uprights are 3x3” 11-gauge steel, capable of supporting a lot of weight.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Review: Overall Thoughts

Despite the mixed reputation of Bowflex, the company makes some quality products, and the SelectTech 552s are one prominent example.

Compared to other adjustable dumbbells on the market, the 552s fall short in a couple of ways and are by no means the best option. But given their price and the value you get in return, these are good and would work well for the average trainee.

With a weight range from 5 to 52.5 lbs (2.2 to 23.8 kg), change increments in 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg), and a sophisticated mechanism for adjusting the load in seconds, the 552s offer a good training experience for just $429.