No nonsense, classic power rack. I’ve had the 3x3 version of this rack (RML-3) and now the R-3, and I have to say I’m a little partial to the 2x3; there’s just something nice about the simplicity of it. Granted, accessory offerings are not the best- I had to have safety strap connectors custom made (which is kind of annoying). This, I believe, was the gold standard of power racks before 3x3 fell more into favor. Also, it is of note I have the shorty version (7 foot height) which was an option to come standard when Rogue still sold the welded R-3; which was very considerate to those of us that have low ceilings. Got this from Facebook marketplace and the person I bought it from bought it from someone else so I am at least the 3rd owner of this rack. As for the West Side spacing in the bench zone, I actually bench higher than how high the .5 inch spacing goes so not sure how useful that is, but it is cool to have something inspired by the Westside tradition. Very pleased to own this rack and honestly not real disappointed that you can’t attach pulleys, smith machines, etc. Not that there’s no place for that, but I like that it’s a rack with a single purpose. At time of this writing Rogue still sells “infinity” accessories that include j-cups, spotter arms, multi grip pull up bar, kids pull up bar, dip station and a few other things. I’m hoping to hang on to this rack for a long time and if I want any “fancy” attachments I’ll get a different piece of equipment altogether. The Rogue R-3 is bad ass and I’m proud to own it.
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