Rep Fitness Thread

[GamecockLifter]

Really dig the lasered etching they do on the collars of that bar. Wish they would do that to more bars in their lineup. Is the knurling similar to that of the new SS power bar ex?

The etching is definitely cool. They’re redoing the end cap too I believe, which I think is smart. The knurl is mountainous but not to the level of the EX bar.

I wrote in the PowerSpeed bar review that the knurl was extremely similar to the Vulcan Absolute Black Oxide, which is one of my faves. Well the new EX bar is extremely similar to the Vulcan Absolute Stainless, which is another fave.

Im excited to check the PowerSpeed in stainless. It’s a really nice medium-aggression knurl, but I imagine it will feel even better in SS.

[urbanlifter]

Speaking of the PowerSpeed, which has the unique outer smooth area, the more I use it the more I'm REALLY surprised that the Irongrip barbell doesn't get more love on the barbell scene. What an INCREDIBLE bar, not only for ease of adjustment while racked but the aggressive knurling is excellent and the enlarged center knurling area is nice for squatting. I'm finding myself shoving the Westside, Cerakote, and Rogue OPB's in a corner when I hit the gym at work. The IG is solid @ss barbell that deserves a review!

[murphyreedus]

Speaking of the PowerSpeed, which has the unique outer smooth area, the more I use it the more I'm REALLY surprised that the Irongrip barbell doesn't get more love on the barbell scene. What an INCREDIBLE bar, not only for ease of adjustment while racked but the aggressive knurling is excellent and the enlarged center knurling area is nice for squatting. I'm finding myself shoving the Westside, Cerakote, and Rogue OPB's in a corner when I hit the gym at work. The IG is solid @ss barbell that deserves a review!

You talking about the Iron Grip bar with the hex collars? I've always wanted to try one, but haven't seen one pop up on the used market. I didn't realize it had overly aggressive knurl.

[urbanlifter]

You talking about the Iron Grip bar with the hex collars? I've always wanted to try one, but haven't seen one pop up on the used market. I didn't realize it had overly aggressive knurl.

Yes sir, I, saw one in my area and messaged the person today. Great bars, but they are pricey from what I remember ($400-$450 range). The knurl is probably on the same level as a TPB or OPB in terms of aggressiveness. The base gym has a few IG bars and they appear to have held up extremely well in an abusive environment. Probably a similair industrial hard chrome that Rogue uses on their sleeves.

[jamesovercome]

I just dropped the order for the fully loaded 5000v2(globe pullup, 90"x30", lat pulldown, dip, flip down and strap safeties, 2 utility horns etc.)

I was looking for a forever rack and was going to go Rogue since I'm 1.5hrs out from Columbus and its US made. After comparing the Monster rack to the 5000v2, it didn't make much sense to go Rogue.
1- Rogue Rack is too wide
2- No real lat pulldown attachment that doesnt cost 3k
3- Custom belt squat attachment coming from Rep looks good enough/compact.

I'll put up a review when I get it.

[DarthCholo]

I just dropped the order for the fully loaded 5000v2(globe pullup, 90"x30", lat pulldown, dip, flip down and strap safeties, 2 utility horns etc.)

I was looking for a forever rack and was going to go Rogue since I'm 1.5hrs out from Columbus and its US made. After comparing the Monster rack to the 5000v2, it didn't make much sense to go Rogue.
1- Rogue Rack is too wide
2- No real lat pulldown attachment that doesnt cost 3k
3- Custom belt squat attachment coming from Rep looks good enough/compact.

I'll put up a review when I get it.

Nice. Gotta post up pics when setup!

[MGM711]

Speaking of the PowerSpeed, which has the unique outer smooth area, the more I use it the more I'm REALLY surprised that the Irongrip barbell doesn't get more love on the barbell scene. What an INCREDIBLE bar, not only for ease of adjustment while racked but the aggressive knurling is excellent and the enlarged center knurling area is nice for squatting. I'm finding myself shoving the Westside, Cerakote, and Rogue OPB's in a corner when I hit the gym at work. The IG is solid @ss barbell that deserves a review!

Seems like I've been the only one talking that bar up around here. I've been using them for about 5 years now, and a few of the people on this forum know that I've said this is the single best bar you can find on the used market, hands down. I've seen them sell for as little as $75 and they're roughly $550 retail bar! I've acquired a few myself, in fact, I traded REP Defect Bar for one a while back. When I saw the Powerspeed Bar released, I knew this was the bar they were modeling after. Some know, I work with some special forces units, and I have about 6 IG PBs and a slew of Rogue bars at my disposal, and most of these Army guys are pretty Rogue loyal, but each one of them has by choice preferred to use the IG PB for Squat and Bench work over the OPB and OHP for training without me even saying a thing! The knurl is about perfect for training and I would say the extended center knurl easily is my favorite aspect of the bar, and not to mention, much easier to slide across Jcups no matter what Coop says that it isn't.

[C123C]

Seems like I've been the only one talking that bar up around here. I've been using them for about 5 years now, and a few of the people on this forum know that I've said this is the single best bar you can find on the used market, hands down. I've seen them sell for as little as $75 and they're roughly $550 retail bar! I've acquired a few myself, in fact, I traded REP Defect Bar for one a while back. When I saw the Powerspeed Bar released, I knew this was the bar they were modeling after. Some know, I work with some special forces units, and I have about 6 IG PBs and a slew of Rogue bars at my disposal, and most of these Army guys are pretty Rogue loyal, but each one of them has by choice preferred to use the IG PB for Squat and Bench work over the OPB and OHP for training without me even saying a thing! The knurl is about perfect for training and I would say the extended center knurl easily is my favorite aspect of the bar, and not to mention, much easier to slide across Jcups no matter what Coop says that it isn't.

Anyone have a link to this bar. For whatever reason I'm only finding their OL bar or Karwoski bar I think?

[twoforme2]

Anyone have a link to this bar. For whatever reason I'm only finding their OL bar or Karwoski bar I think?

This one?
https://www.ironcompany.com/iron-gri...ghtlifting-bar

[urbanlifter]

It's a fantastic bar, just a tough sell for the home gym enthusiast with the current barbell offerings out there. But the industrial chrome holds up really well from what I have seen, definitely scoop them up if you ever see it for sale locally.

[dparty82]

Anyone pulling the trigger on a mystery grab bag AB-5000 zero gap bench?


https://www.repfitness.com/strength-...b-5000-grabbag

[MGM711]

It's a fantastic bar, just a tough sell for the home gym enthusiast with the current barbell offerings out there. But the industrial chrome holds up really well from what I have seen, definitely scoop them up if you ever see it for sale locally.

Don't quote me on this, but I don't even think they're selling one-off bars anymore, basically all multi-bar facility purchases. Yeah, this bar really doesn't make the cut for the home gym user, at least not as a new purchase, not at the retail price, but if you can find one used, I would jump all over one.

[cwcmac]

Anyone pulling the trigger on a mystery grab bag AB-5000 zero gap bench?


https://www.repfitness.com/strength-...b-5000-grabbag

No way would I do that for $125 in savings.

[swimmer32]

No way would I do that for $125 in savings.

Same here. Almost like buying a used bench, so the price would need to be a lot closer to $300 or under.

[chadsalt]

No way would I do that for $125 in savings.

Same here. Almost like buying a used bench, so the price would need to be a lot closer to $300 or under.

I think 25% off is reasonable for scratch and dent, assuming "cosmetic" is not a torn pad.

[ncsuLuke]

Considering my FB-5000 came with cosmetic damage and I paid full price I'd gladly take 25% off if I was in the market for an adjustable bench

[cwcmac]

I think 25% off is reasonable for scratch and dent, assuming "cosmetic" is not a torn pad.

The crap shoot color and no warranty is more the turn off than the slight cosmetic issues

[radrd]

The crap shoot color and no warranty is more the turn off than the slight cosmetic issues

No warranty against cosmetic defects. Warranty remains against other issues. I still wouldn't buy one regardless. It's not enough of a savings to potentially get a defect I couldn't live with.

[RGrizzzz]

No way would I do that for $125 in savings.

So that's what they did with the one I sent back that had a bent(out of level) frame. Pass for me too.

[dukenukem7777]

So that's what they did with the one I sent back that had a bent(out of level) frame. Pass for me too.

Something like that would not be re-sold since it's a functional problem.

These are all new stock, but we had an issue identified with bolts not being tightened enough at the hinge at the factory, so we did a 100% inspection of our stock here to tighten them down. Any with scratches were added to this clearance stock. They'll all be sold by tomorrow based on the velocity now, so just an fyi.

[Bench905]

Anyone pulling the trigger on a mystery grab bag AB-5000 zero gap bench?


https://www.repfitness.com/strength-...b-5000-grabbag

I would do it if I were in the market. The only issue being if you have an OCD-color-coordinated gym - then you could be super disappointed. My stuff is all different colors.

[Supadude]

They'll all be sold by tomorrow based on the velocity now, so just an fyi.

The reason for this is because all the non scratched ones are sold out.

I'm planning to put in a very large order for black friday. Any chance these will be in stock?

[sera310]

Just received & used my Rep Pro Series lat pull-down bar. It's a well-made, heavy-duty item. works great. fit & finish excellent. looks kind of out of place with my home-made pulley & cable set up.

[dukenukem7777]

The reason for this is because all the non scratched ones are sold out.

I'm planning to put in a very large order for black friday. Any chance these will be in stock?

Yes, continuous shipments arriving this month. Re-stocked on those today or tomorrow.

[heckofagator]

will the clear/raw 5000v2 racks be available for Black Friday sales/ordering?

[dukenukem7777]

will the clear/raw 5000v2 racks be available for Black Friday sales/ordering?

Yes.

[Supadude]

Just received & used my Rep Pro Series lat pull-down bar. It's a well-made, heavy-duty item. works great. fit & finish excellent. looks kind of out of place with my home-made pulley & cable set up.

Any idea what the bar material/finish is? The website doesn't specify. I assume its not stainless due to the price. Chrome?

[jamesovercome]

I received my Rep PR5000V2 and so far I got sent a side globe pullup bar and not the front one I ordered. So this will be my first test of Reps customer service. Everything else so far is solid, everything was wrapped and bolts were in bags(awesome idea). They did include the old hardware for v1 as well which is just odd.
Got to put together the lat pulldown attachment tomorrow so I'll see how that goes.

The rack is massive and is so over the top it's insane.

[swimmer32]

I received my Rep PR5000V2 and so far I got sent a side globe pullup bar and not the front one I ordered. So this will be my first test of Reps customer service. Everything else so far is solid, everything was wrapped and bolts were in bags(awesome idea). They did include the old hardware for v1 as well which is just odd.
Got to put together the lat pulldown attachment tomorrow so I'll see how that goes.

The rack is massive and is so over the top it's insane.

Anxious to see some pictures! I'm really happy with my Rep half rack. I don't think you'll have an issue with their customer service, they have always been great with me.

[Supadude]

I received my Rep PR5000V2 and so far I got sent a side globe pullup bar and not the front one I ordered. So this will be my first test of Reps customer service. Everything else so far is solid, everything was wrapped and bolts were in bags(awesome idea). They did include the old hardware for v1 as well which is just odd.
Got to put together the lat pulldown attachment tomorrow so I'll see how that goes.

The rack is massive and is so over the top it's insane.

What made you go with the 5000v2 over the 4000? I'm trying to decide right now, but leaning towards 5000v2 really just because there are more attachments for 1 inch racks vs 5/8 inch racks. Would be nice to save some money though.