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A-Frame Olympic Plate Tree Rack
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Buy NowThe Monster Strip is Rogue’s wall-mounted storage channel for Monster Series rack attachments – a way to move accessories like the Monster Matador, chain hanger, plate storage channel, rope anchor, and vertical bar holder off a crowded rack and onto an open wall. It’s built from the same 3” x 3” 11-gauge steel tubing as Rogue’s Monster rack uprights, with an MG Black powdercoat finish, a 1” detent pin, and oversized mounting holes spaced to match standard rack hole patterns. It ships in a standard 36” length (13 lb) or a shorter 16” Half-Strip (6.75 lb), and can be mounted horizontally or vertically, with multiple Strips installable in series for a custom storage wall. Mounting requires wood stud construction – Rogue does not recommend it for drywall or metal studs – using 3/8” x 2-1/2” lag screws (four for the standard length, two for the Half-Strip).
Owner feedback is strongly positive and centers on how sturdy the piece feels once mounted: GymRadar’s aggregate rating sits at 4.83/5 across 10 reviews, and both gathered YouTube clips and several r/homegym threads describe it as “rock solid” with no flex, cracking, or bending, even under a mounted attachment like a lever arm. Beyond its stated storage role, homegym owners on Reddit frequently repurpose the tubing as a base for DIY builds – lever arms, leg-extension rigs – a sign of how structurally trusted the piece is. The one recurring complaint is cosmetic rather than functional: a customer-service dispute over touch-up paint for scuffed powdercoat.
| Finish | MG Black Powdercoat |
|---|---|
| Made in | USA |
| Material | 3" x 3" 11-gauge steel tubing |
| Detent pin | 1" x 4-1/2" |
| Hole spacing | 8" on-center (ends), 16" on-center (middle), 2" along sides |
| Manufacturer | Rogue Fitness |
| Dimensions half | 16" length x 3" width, 6.75 lb |
| Mounting hardware | 3/8" x 2-1/2" lag screws (4 standard, 2 half); wood stud required, not rated for drywall or metal studs |
| Dimensions standard | 36" length x 3" width, 13 lb |
| Compatible attachments | Monster Matador, Monster Landmine 2.0, Monster Vertical Mount Single Bar Holder, Monster Rope Anchor Attachment, Monster Plate Storage Channel, Monster Chain Hanger, Monster Matador Hanger |
Storage keeps a home gym safe, tidy, and usable: weight-plate trees and pegs, barbell holders (vertical or horizontal), dumbbell and kettlebell shelves, and wall or rack-mounted organizers. Loose plates and bars on the floor are a trip-and-damage hazard; storage reclaims space and protects your equipment.
Match storage to what you own (plate diameter, number of bars, dumbbell count) and your space — wall-mounted units and rack-hung storage save floor area, while free-standing trees move easily. Check the weight capacity and, for wall units, that you can anchor into studs.
| Monster Strip | Weight Plate Holders - T-3 and X-3 Series Racks | Gun Rack Barbell Storage | The 3x3 Strip® 2.0 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GymRadar rating | 4.83/5 | 4.83/5 | 4.84/5 | 4.84/5 |
| Price | $90.00 | $69.99 | $80.00 | |
| Finish | MG Black Powdercoat | Matte black powder coat | Texture Black Powdercoat, laser-cut Rogue branding | |
| Made in | USA | USA | ||
| Material | 3" x 3" 11-gauge steel tubing | 6-gauge steel with plastic-lined brackets | 3x3" 11-gauge square steel tube | |
| Detent pin | 1" x 4-1/2" | |||
| Hole spacing | 8" on-center (ends), 16" on-center (middle), 2" along sides | Side (attachment) holes 2" on-center on both sizes; wallmount holes 8"/16" on-center (Standard) or 12" on-center (Half-Strip) | ||
| Manufacturer | Rogue Fitness | REP Fitness | ||
| Dimensions half | 16" length x 3" width, 6.75 lb | |||
| Mounting hardware | 3/8" x 2-1/2" lag screws (4 standard, 2 half); wood stud required, not rated for drywall or metal studs | |||
| Dimensions standard | 36" length x 3" width, 13 lb | |||
| Compatible attachments | Monster Matador, Monster Landmine 2.0, Monster Vertical Mount Single Bar Holder, Monster Rope Anchor Attachment, Monster Plate Storage Channel, Monster Chain Hanger, Monster Matador Hanger |
| Expert | 4.83/5 | 10 reviews | |
| Youtube | 4.7/5 | 2 reviews | |
| 4.5/5 | 6 reviews |
Rogue’s Monster Strip is a simple, well-regarded wall-mount channel for storing Monster Series attachments off a rack, and both GymRadar’s aggregate rating and owner commentary on r/homegym converge on the same verdict: it does one job – hold accessories rigidly to a wall – and does it without complaint. Build quality is the standout, with owners across GymRadar and video reviews calling it “rock solid” and reporting no flex, cracking, or bending even under a mounted attachment; the 3x3” 11-gauge steel tubing and four-bolt anchor mount are frequently cited as overkill-sturdy for the job. Versatility is close behind – it doubles as a DIY base for lever arms and leg-extension rigs beyond its stated storage use. The one recurring gripe is cosmetic, not structural: a finish/customer-service complaint about scuffed powdercoat touch-up, which knocks a little off an otherwise clean record.
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