Building Families of Equipment

If you go to any good restaurant most likely some where behind the scenes someone is trying to use the fewest amount of ingredients as possible.  Our latest creation does just that:

New S-1, S-2 & S-3 Squat Stands

The base is the same across all three squat stands, here are some of many options:

1) Height: 70”, 90”, 108”

2) Pullup Bar on S-2 & 3:  You can use the 1.25” OD bars or get the 2” OD bar – Just flip the bar over

3) Dip Station: All new Rogue Matador Dip attachment – This uses our new channel system to attach to the S-2 & 3

4) Safety Arms: The base on the new stands is 48” deep so you can use the new Safety arms on all three versions

5) Plate Storage: Add single or double plate storage to the new unit

We wanted to design a system that you can modify to your training needs and now it is here.  With the portability of this system, we can ship it via UPS ground and save a ton on shipping as well.

The feedback has been great so far and we are looking forward to bringing out more attachments for this to include a Yoke conversion kit!

The most frequently asked question is can you do pullups on this without it rocking.  The answer is yes but if you plan on doing the kipping type pullup then you need to secure it by using the plate storage, sandbagging or with our new bolt down feet. Check out a vid of our kipping on the S-3 demo.

Things are gearing up for a huge wave of new equipment, so keep an eye on our facebook page!  We are hiring more welders regularly now to keep up with everything, thanks to all of you for making that possible!

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The Rocking Chair Test

Some day you will be sitting on the front porch in your rocking chair as an old man or woman and you may ask yourself, “Did I make an impact on something or someone in my life?”.  Maybe you will ask yourself if you followed your dreams and pushed yourself to do something extraordinary.  This could be a Navy SEAL or school teacher, doesn’t really matter just that you did what you set out to do.

I do not want to look back and realize that I accepted the norm and just went with the flow.  One of my old bosses at GM told me, “ If you always do what you have always done, you always get what you always got.”  We are going to make things and they will most likely be Matte Black, in fact I would paint my kitchen table matte black if my wife would let me.  From the first set of rings we made to the ones coming off the table now, the end user will see the American craftsmanship.

My rocking chair test is – How will people view our Rogue Team?  Did we hold up our end of the deal and bring back American jobs?

In 2011 we are going to tip the scales further and bring more work to the US.  We will be exporting American Made equipment to Canada, Europe and Australia.  We have our challenges with shoes, jump ropes and solid bumper plates but I assure you we are working on it.

We have all watched while factories shut down, now Rogue has a factory.  Our factory will make strength and conditioning equipment the way people are telling us they want it made.   We are not worried about automating processes or outsourcing our products overseas.  Everyday I watch my team create something new and I am damn proud.

I can’t wait to tell my grand kids about this venture.

Bill Henniger

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Industrial Revolution 2.0

My buddy Matt stopped over the other day to ask me what we were doing here. At first I didn’t know what to tell them then I thought about it and came up with what I thought best explains Rogue Fitness.

I told Matt to go back and ask his dad what his favorite tools were, you know the ones that were fifty years old and held a permanent spot in his tool box. Matt’s dad is a retired Iron Worker, he drove past my house in an old Chevy step side every day for 35 years. He built just about every building in Columbus Ohio which is something to be very proud of.
What I am trying to say is that the guy knows tools and I am certain does not need a fancy hammer to pound a nail in or a crazy wrench to tighten a bolt. I told Matt we have gone back and made that wrench and that simple hammer.  We are not reinventing the wheel we are building it the same way that has worked for hundreds of years.

There was a time when we made things in the United States and we were damn proud of them. We designed, cast, forged, machined and polished steel. When I started this business I couldn’t understand why we could not cast American Made Kettlebells, how is this possible. Well apparently it is possible because the fine people in Rhode Island are making them by the hundreds for us.

It is high time for all of us to begin building and inventing again, time to make things with your hands. I am tired of the excuses, look at the talented people around you and figure out how to make things happen. It is time for a second Industrial Revolution. Is there a factory in your home town that used to make something, where did all those skilled folks go? These people can sew shoes or build skyscrapers but for now they are doing nothing.

Time to be entrepreneurial and make something, go find a journeyman.

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CrossFit Central East Regional

The CrossFit Central East & SouthWest Regionals were a huge success! Check them out here http://games2010.crossfit.com/

All of the equipment was provided by Rogue Fitness to include:

1) Rogue Sleds – The most durable pulling/dragging sled on the market.

2) Rogue Infinity Pull-up Rigs – We built two custom pull-up rigs for both events with 12′ uprights that allowed for muscle-ups, pull-ups, dips and much more!

3) Rogue Bars – We used the Men’s Rogue and Women’s Rogue Bella bars

4) Rogue HiTemp Plates – The world’s most durable bumper plates, suitable for the most austere conditions

All kinds of great American Made Equipment meant to take the beatings that are seen at these events! We have all the leftover used gear here: Used Regional Equipment

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Exciting New Rogue Gear and keeping 50% off Rogue Bar Shipping!

The All New Rogue Sled:

1) Heavy Duty Deck made with 1/4″ Steel

2) 13″ Post for steel or bumper plates

3) 2″ X 16′ Strap with 18″ Openings on both ends

4) Drag or Pull this sled, it is ready for work!

We have been busy packing out orders and the 50% bar shipping was so popular we decided to keep it for a while longer!

When your order is placed we begin packing it out, we are shipping all parcel orders within 24 hours for the items we stock. What do we stock, just about everything:

1) Rogue Bumpers – American Made heavy duty Bumper Plates

2) Rogue Exclusive Bars – Everything from 5KG Alumilite to 20KG Men’s Training Bars – We have them all in stock and have knocked the shipping down by 50%. All bars will ship within 24 hours

3) Rogue Rings – The only rings that are guaranteed for life against failure, you can pull your mom’s car out of the ditch with these. Our straps are stronger than any other on the market, guaranteed!

4) Rogue Pullup Systems – All Rogue Pullup Systems to include the P-3 through the USMC Pullup Rigs are all here and will ship out within 24 Hours

5) Sorinex BaseFit Units – We have them in stock and they will ship out within 24 Hours

Med Balls, Bands, Kettlebells, Collars, Climbing Ropes, Shoes and a whole bunch more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE DO OUR BEST TO STOCK EVERYTHING, THAT IS THE STANDARD

FREE Shipping on all Kinds of Gear:

1) CrossFit Equipment Packages – The best gear all shipping together allows us to ship for Free!

2) Dynamax Medicine Balls – The best medball on the market, ships for free and within 24 hours for standard colors

3) New HG Collars – Shipping For Free – The latest in Collar technology

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ONLY AT ROGUE – 1/2 off Rogue Bar Shipping!

When your order is placed we begin packing it out, we are shipping all parcel orders within 24 hours for the items we stock. What do we stock, just about everything:

1) Rogue Bumpers – American Made heavy duty Bumper Plates

2) Rogue Exclusive Bars – Everything from 5KG Alumilite to 20KG Men’s Training Bars – We have them all in stock and have knocked the shipping down by 50%. All bars will ship within 24 hours

3) Rogue Rings – The only rings that are guaranteed for life against failure, you can pull your mom’s car out of the ditch with these. Our straps are stronger than any other on the market, guaranteed!

4) Rogue Pullup Systems – All Rogue Pullup Systems to include the P-3 through the USMC Pullup Rigs are all here and will ship out within 24 Hours

5) Sorinex BaseFit Units – We have them in stock and they will ship out within 24 Hours

Med Balls, Bands, Kettlebells, Collars, Climbing Ropes, Shoes and a whole bunch more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE DO OUR BEST TO STOCK EVERYTHING, THAT IS THE STANDARD

FREE Shipping on all Kinds of Gear:

1) CrossFit Equipment Packages – The best gear all shipping together allows us to ship for Free!

2) Dynamax Medicine Balls – The best med ball on the market, ships for free and within 24 hours for standard colors

3) New HG Collars – Shipping For Free – The latest in Collar technology

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New Warrior Pack and 50% off Rogue Bar Shipping!

We have added some great gear to the already very cool Warrior Package! Now the Warrior Package has the new Rogue Parallettes included! Get the best equipment set up on Earth. We have consolidated the freight in order to bring this together!

As announced in our Newsletter, we have reduced the shipping prices on our Rogue Exclusive Bars by 50% so that folks can get a head start on Christmas!

We have stocked up for Christmas and have some great stuff in stock, check out a few hot items:

1) Sorinex BaseFit Units – One of the coolest pieces of equipment out there

2) Rogue USMC Pullup Rig – Customize your pullup Rig from 12′ to a Mile Long

3) All Rogue Exclusive Bars – All shipping has been reduced 50%

4) Rogue Bumpers – We can send you anywhere from 20LBS to a truckload based on your needs

5) Rogue SPX System – The most versatile system on the market, built for someone that wants to put in work

WE JUST REVAMPED THE STORE, CHECK IT OUT!

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More New Equipment!!

All new ROGUE P-3 Pullup Rig, we have taken the best attributes from the big rigs and put them on a unit that can be installed anywhere from a battleship to your home gym:

1) 11 Gauge Steel Construction

2) Choose Length of CrossBar up to 52″ to accommodate  studs at 36-48″ on center

3) Ability to “Daisy Chain” Them together for miles with 1.25OD Steel tube.  This will allow gyms to string them together and save on floor space

4) Ability to adjust depth of cross bar from either  14″ or 22″

If you need something bigger:

1) Rogue 30″ Pullup Bracket System – Unique bracket that cantilevers 30″ from the wall – Big Brother to the P-3

2) USMC Pullup Rigs – Built-in 12′ sections that can be extended for Miles

Another Break Through in Rogue Technology – The all-new ROGUE HG Collar:

1) New Cross-Lock Lever keeps these things tighter than Chinese finger cuffs

2) These are designed for Olympic Weightlifting and High Rep Workouts

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NEW ROGUE GEAR!!!

The new TACTICAL SandBags only at Rogue Fitness.  These were built with American 1000 Cordura in America.  Built by retired Special Ops Team Seargent and his crew, they are built with amazing detail.

1) DWR treatment on every piece of this system to allow for repeated wash cycles and still maintain water resistance. This treatment is required for all MIL spec gear.

2) Double stitching and triple layering on high-stress points

3) Choose your size sandbag or filler bag – FREE SHIPPING ON ALL KITS

4) Multiple handles and compression grips for any type of movement you can dream up

M-35 DEUCE AND A HALF TRUCK DOES NOT COME WITH THE SANDBAGS!!  If you order a whole bunch we might deliver them in it though!!!

Check out a few other American Made Products!!

1) Rogue Exclusive Weightlifting Bars – We have assembled a very nice arsenal of bars.  The Rogue Bar is Guaranteed for Life

2) Rogue Black Powder Line – We design and manufacture our Black Powder Line here in Columbus Ohio – Check out the Rogue Rings, Pullup Bar, SPX System and much more!!!

You can now choose from four different MIL Spec straps on the strongest rings available!

3) Rogue HiTemp Bumpers – American Made Bumpers, these bumpers have already seen 100K miles on your car then we shredded them and put them on a bumper plate!

Prepare yourself for many more additions to the current Rogue Lineup.  We strive to work with our American Manufacturers to meet the needs of the athlete!

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Rogue SPX Squat/Press System

We designed the Rogue SPX system to allow for anything from floor press to overhead press with a 6′ 5″ athlete:

1) We have upgraded the J-Cup system to have HD nylon inserts bolted in place to protect the knurl on the bar

2) 3″X2″ 11 Gauge Steel Powder Coated with the Rogue Signature Look

3) 3/8″ Thick J-Cup construction

4) Made in the USA

5) You can bench or overhead press with the setup on this system

Add some more military grade matte black equipment:

1) The Rogue Bar – Guaranteed for Life Against Bending – 28.5MM 20KG Black Zinc bar with Bright Zinc sleeves.  Dual knurling marks for power and Olympic weightlifting

2) Rogue Flat Utility Bench – HD  2X2 11 Gauge straightforward bench

3) Rogue HG or HiTemp Bumpers – HiTemps are made in the USA and great for tons of abuse.  The HG bumpers are competition thickness and look amazing

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