Reflex flat bench vs Rogue Adjustable 2.0 bench
This is a comparison between the Reflex flat bench and the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 bench including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue adjustable bench 2.0
The Rogue Adjustable bench 2.0 comes in at $545 and is a great addition to your existing gym to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "Which bench to get to from Rogue".
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Rogue adjustable bench 2.0
The
Rogue Adjustable bench 2.0 is the best value for
bench out of the
Rogue portfolio. This is the
bench to get when you do t have the money to invest into an
AB2 for your personal gym or want to upgrade from the
Utility line for your commercial gym. The special features of the
adjustable bench two are its cost-efficient design and the pad with no gap. This makes it a solid choice. The specifications are:
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Made in the USA
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(6) Adjustment Positions: 0-85 degrees
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Pad Height: 17.5" , 56.25" at 85 degrees
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Pad Width: 11.25" (Pad)
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Length: 52" (Overall Pad Length)
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Virtually No Gap between Seat/Back Pad
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(2) Seat Positions: Flat or Upward Angl
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Wheels and plastic-lined handle for mobility
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Rubber caps on legs to prevent sliding, protect floor
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Optional Spotter Deck
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Color: Black
This is the bench for every occasion.
Pros of the Rogue Adjustable 2.0
Good balance between features and cost for a Rogue bench. Almost no gap between the upper and lower pad.
Cons of the Rogue Adjustable 2.0
Limited range of adjustments and no decline bench press possible.
Alternatives to the Rogue Adjstable 2.0
Alternatives to the Adjustable bench are
The
AB3 is the Porsche of portable benches from
Rogue. If you want to be able to do it all while still rolling the
bench around, this is the one to get. However, for the price of this
bench, you can also get a very good rack.
The
Utility bench is not adjustable but has up to 6 custom configurations for the flat
bench press. If you don’t care about the incline or decline
bench press, look into the
Utility bench.
Summary for the Rogue Adjustable 2.0
The
adjustable bench 2.0 is the best value for money option from
Rogue for an
adjustable bench. Compared to other models you will save money. If you don’t want to decline
bench press or
bench 1000 pounds, this is the one for you.
Overview and review of the Reflex flat bench
The Reflex flat bench arm kit comes in at $1674 and is a great addition to your existing gym to widen the possible exercises you can do. This article was originally published in "Which bench to get to from Rogue".
Overview of the Reflex Flat bench
The
reflex flat bench is the sturdy design of the reflex line applied to a
regular flat bench setup. You will get a solid piece of equipment with little moving parts apart from the barbell. This is a good setup for your big athletes who are moving big weights. The specifications of the
Reflex flat bench are:
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Combination of 3×3 11ga. & 3/16-walled fully Welded Tubular steel construction.
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Powder Coated finish.
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Plastic lined weight bar saddles.
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Adjustable Saddles w/ 11 positions.
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Weight storage.
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7 position adjustable safeties.
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Weight storage.
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1in high-density foam pad.
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Weight 167 - 470LB
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Length 60” - 70”
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Width 48”
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Height 58” - 64”
The
reflex flat bench will stay where you place it and go nowhere. This is especially good when you want to ensure the same setup each and every time you
bench.
Pros of the Reflex Flat bench
A sturdy setup that keeps you safe, even when moving big weights around. Can also be used as central plate storage in the middle of multiple racks.
Cons of the Reflex Flat bench
Single-purpose use and not a lot of flexibility to change. Needs more floor space than other solutions you might come up with for the bench press.
Alternatives to the Reflex Flat bench
The
reflex competition bench comes in only slightly more expensive than the
flat bench version. In return, you get an IPF approved machine to practice for the real thing. Of you are considering a
bench press setup like this you might as well spend the few extra to get the competition version.
The
reflex decline bench press is the piece of equipment that I would get if I had the floor space left. Out of the different
bench press variations, the decline is the one I feel most uncomfortable with when done on a free-standing
bench. The
reflex decline would address this.
The
AB3 bench is Rogues portable
bench which can be used for flat, incline and decline setups. As it is on rolls it might not be as stable as the Reflex series, but if you are not a beast, this will be more than sufficient to get your work done.
Summary for the Reflex Flat bench