Something in the $350 range. Looking for adjustable positions.
The one I have now seems to be a little to tall for me. My feet don’t plant on the floor like I want so Im looking for a upgrade.
Any recommendations?
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04-27-2022, 06:10 PM #1
Looking for recommendations on a new bench
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04-27-2022, 10:23 PM #2
If you want adjustable then I think you'll do the best by taking your $200 to the used market.
For new, I'd save up a little more and get a Rep bench like this one:
https://repfitness.com/products/ab-3...eight-bench-v3
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04-28-2022, 02:11 AM #3
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04-28-2022, 06:34 AM #6
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If $200 or so is your price range I agree that your best bet is a good, used , commercial bench.
You mentioned bench height being an issue,
I had a Rep AB3000 for awhile and while it’s an awesome bench, it was a little too high for my height.
I replaced it with the Ironmaster Super Pro bench and it’s perfect for me. The older IM bench was too tall. It’s more than what you mentioned as your budget but it’s a great adjustable bench and worth considering if you’re able to spend more.
I had a Hammerstrength Pro adjustable bench in the past and like the IM Pro better than the HS.Now OK for Sig line to be a novel
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04-28-2022, 07:34 AM #7
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04-29-2022, 06:10 AM #8
Any opinions on the AB-3000?[/QUOTE]
Funny you mention this bench. I came across it a few years ago after I already had my ironmaster. Price of this (like everything else) has gone up by about $100 from last time I saw it. What caught my eye is the decline looks more like a traditional decline than the ironmaster. With that said the ironmasters decline position is great for sit ups. That rep fitness looks like a nice solid bench from all the research I had done on it. If your willing to spend that much I would go for it, or in a few years you might be looking again wishing you had gotten something nicer and it will be $100 more expensive than it is now. A nice quality bench will last, you might as well get it.
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04-29-2022, 07:57 AM #9
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I just ordered a SuperBench Pro. If you buy two accessories you get 8% off which helps a little. $522 with crunch/decline and vinyl roller pads. That's getting a bit high considering his original budget.
Personally I don't like traditional decline benches like the AB 3000 because the wide seat and pads sticking out the front are awkward when doing incline work. The gap is pretty wide too. But all benches have compromises so it's a subjective thing. The AB 3000 should be a solid bench, if that's the kind of bench he wants.
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04-29-2022, 09:57 AM #10
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I've had the Ironmaster Pro since it's initial launch, it's a fantastic bench that performs well in just about every situation. My second bench is the CAP+ Commercial from WF Athletics, another great bench that's relatively unknown to most people due to the negative association with the brand name. But I'm fairly confident that if more people gave that bench a try it would be right in the running with REP's popular benches.
The IM is my go-to bench for flat & decline chest work, the hybrid pad is awesome and I also have the leg extension attachment which I use frequently. It also works well for chest supported rows given it's unique design. The CAP+ is my dedicated DB bench, the seat is more comfortable for incline/upright work and it's absolutely rock solid in terms of stability. Usually I'm not one for redundancy with keeping more than one bench, but in this case I think they compliment each other nicely.▪█─────█▪ Equipment Crew #58 ▪█─────█▪
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04-29-2022, 11:05 AM #11
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I am finally retiring my Powerblock Sport Bench. And really that hasn't been a bad bench at all considering what it cost, but the vinyl is cracking so it was a good excuse to look for something better. Prior to that I had a Hoist FID bench that was solid but just too high and like the AB-3000, awkward for incline work.
I really like the new Rep AB 4100. To me it's an ideal size, sturdy as I'd ever need it to be while not being such a tank for the wife and kids to move around. But they want the crunch ability of the Ironmaster, and I kind of like the idea of doing Nordic Curls on it. I only have space for one so I'm giving Ironmaster a try. I do wish it had a tripod foot design, a grab handle, and a little higher seat. But like I said all benches have compromises.
One thing that isn't mentioned much is that the Ironmaster is made in Taiwan. All of its competitors in that price range that I am aware of are made in China. That's a big plus for the Ironmaster in my book.Last edited by bisonp; 04-29-2022 at 11:15 AM.
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04-29-2022, 11:44 AM #12
Overall I love my ironmaster. Not perfect but good for pretty much everything I need it for. Main issue on mine is it is pretty high in the flat position, I think the new version fixes this. One way around this is to incline it to the first position, I wouldn’t even call this incline as it is pretty much still flat but it makes quite a difference on the positioning of my legs.
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04-29-2022, 01:11 PM #13
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04-29-2022, 01:15 PM #14
yeah one of the reasons I ordered the ironmaster pro is for chest supported rows with less obstruction due to its design. But I was also looking for an ab bench but space is tight, figured the iron master pro fits the bill. Also looking forward to doing lying leg curls until I can get a better option in the future.
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04-30-2022, 04:27 PM #17
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Honestly, if you could only own one bench I don't think you can find a better one than the Ironmaster Pro for its versatility. It works well in just about every scenario and the attachments are a HUGE plus in my book. The preacher curl attachment I'm not a fan of but the Leg Extension gets the job done and the ab/decline is fantastic. The only gripe I can think of is that every 2-3months I have to give the bolts a 1/4th turn to keep things tight, but other than that what's not to like?
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05-05-2022, 11:57 AM #23
Been one week since I ordered and paid. My bench still hasn’t shipped. Email this morning said it should be shipped within “the next few days”.
So far my opinion of Rep Fitness is, ..They suck ass. I’m just hoping their products are better than their service.
Had I known this, I would have ordered the bench from someone else and had it three days later.
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