Overview and review of the REP fitness FB-4000 comp lite bench
This is an overview of the REP fitness FB-4000 bench including pros, cons, and alternatives. The original was published under which rep fitness bench to buy. Follow the links for more details.
REP FB-4000 Comp lite bench $115
The
FB-4000 is one of the lowest-priced options in the bench department of REP fitness. This bench is a little beefier than the
FB-5000 but not compatible with a Thompson fat pad. The full list of specifications is:
If you want a good bench for a low price this is it.
Pros of the FB-4000 Comp lite bench
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Light and easy to move
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Low price
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Single post design
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Grippy cushion
The grippy cushion is one of the best product ideas of REP fitness for their benches. Combine it with a low price and single post design and you get yourself a good recipe for a nice bench for a home gym.
Cons of the FB-4000 Comp lite bench
Vertical handles are not as good as horizontal ones for rolling your bench around. Minor issue, but still worth mentioning and will probably be fixed I future designs.
This bench has a 700-pound limit while others of REP fitness have a 1000 or even 1500 pound limit. If you want a big sturdy bench this is not the one. Even though you could bench 700 on this, I wouldn’t recommend it.
This bench is also designed for bench pressing, not for general use. The single post makes it unstable for exercises like hip thrusts or step-ups.
Alternatives to the FB-4000 Comp lite bench
Conclusion for the FB-4000 Comp lite bench
Good price , solid bench... can not do a lot wrong here.