REP fitness AB-5000 bench vs TITAN seated stationary bench

This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness AB-5000 bench and the Titan seated stationary bench. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the TITAN seated stationary bench

This is an overview of the TITAN seated stationary bench including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which TITAN bench to get? Follow the links for details.

Overview of the TITAN seated stationary bench

Price: $125

The TITAN seated stationary bench is a great addition to any professional gym to be combined with a smith machine or rack to do seated overhead presses or curls. You will probably only need one or a maximum of two on the floor while you fill the rest with your fleet with incline or flat benches. For most home gyms this is a waste of time, money, and space. The full specifications of this bench are:

Perfect for seated strength workouts like dumbbell curls, shoulder presses, military presses, and more
High-quality steel and pads for a robust and durable design
Back pad at a slight angle for comfort and easier should movement
Handle and wheels for easy transportation
Overall Height: 36-in.
Overall Footprint: 31-in x 41-in.
Back Pad Dimensions: 19-in x 11.25-in.
Seat Pad Dimensions: 13-in x 11.25-in.
Product Weight: 38 lb.

This is a very niche application for people who struggle to balance on a normal incline bench or who overhead press so much, that they need a fixed setup rather than an adjustable setup for seated presses to stay safe. This only applies to very few gym users and that is why most people won't even need this bench.

Pros of the TITAN seated stationary bench

The pros of the TITAN seated stationary bench are:

Low price
Fixed setup
Sturdy bench

For what it does this bench is sturdy and well built and comes at a low price. If you are in the market for something like this, you will definitely fulfill your need and be easy on your wallet with this addition to your gym.

Cons of the TITAN seated stationary bench

The cons of the TITAN seated stationary bench are:

Limited use cases
Space requirements
Not adjustable

I am not a huge fan of this bench, as I think there are a lot of better options to fill your space with than the seated stationary bench. Unless you are aiming to break the world record in the seated overhead press I do not see much of a point to get this bench instead of a proper adjustable bench. The triangular base provides a lot of stability, but at the same also eats up quite a bit of space. This product is not badly manufactured, it just has very limited use cases and therefore I do not see the point.

Alternatives to the TITAN seated stationary bench

Alternatives to the stationary bench are:

If you are looking into this bench it is most likely because you want to do some form of the overhead press. It is also advertised for curls, but for those you do not need a special bench. The Max FID bench is TITAN's flagship adjustable bench. It can be used for inclines, declines, and is also sturdy. In return, it comes in at over $400.

The FID adjustable bench is the little brother of the MAX. The build is less sturdy to save cost, but you still can do inclines and declines.

The Incline bench V2 is the cheapest adjustable bench you can get from TITAN. It can only be adjusted for inclines and is the lightest out of these three.

Conclusion for the TITAN seated stationary bench

The TITAN seated stationary bench is one of these products that you will use when you first go to the gym because you do not know any better. It is also ok for very specific applications like very heavy overhead presses or when the athlete has to sit down to do curls. Other than that, in my opinion, it is a waste of space.

Overview and review of the REP fitness AB-5000 bench

This is an overview of the REP fitness AB-5000 bench including pros, cons, and alternatives. The original was published under which rep fitness bench to buy. Follow the links for more details.

REP AB-5000 Adjustable Bench zero-gap

The REP AB-5000 bench is the zero-gap bench option from REP fitness. The lower part of this bench can be moved in place so that the gap disappears. This is a great bench for very lifters who still want an adjustable bench to move around but no gap when flat benching. The full specifications of this bench are:

Patented: This product was designed by REP in the USA and protected by one or more issued patents.
11-gauge steel frame.
Flat, incline, and decline positions with 7 back pad adjustments and 4 seat pad adjustments.
Laser-cut degree markings on a stainless steel wear guard
Unique pop-pin and bearing system adjustment for zero gap between seat and back pad. Adjusts in 1 second.
Easy to move with urethane grip handle and wheels

Total Height: 17.75"
Total Pad Length: 53.5"
Back Pad Width: 12.25"
Total Footprint: 8 SQFT
Weight Capacity: 1,000 lb
3% Tolerance

This is a solid option at the higher price range of REP fitness bench portfolio of like the pin design and want no gap between the two pads of the bench.

Pros of the REP AB-5000 Adjustable Bench

The pros of the REP AB-5000 bench are:

Zero gap
Good inside the rack bench
Harder cushion
Longer seat
Labeled degrees
A HIgher degree of safety due to push pins

The main feature of this bench is the zero-gap design. This makes it a good bench to keep inside your rack as it is not as easy to adjust as other benches in the REP fitness lineup.

It also comes with a harder cushion than some of the other REP fitness options and a longer seat than the REP AB-5200.

The labeled degrees on this bench are one of the biggest distinguishing features of the REP fitness compared to the competition. If I was a designer at someone else’s company I would probably copy it.

Cons of the REP AB-5000 Adjustable Bench

Cons of the REP AB-5000 are:

Cumbersome to adjust
Heavy
Vertical instead of a horizontal handle
90-degree incline

This is a big and hard-to-adjust bench. What you can in options for the setup you lose in speed for the adjustment itself. I also don’t like the 90 degrees top spot and prefer the 85-degree option in the REP AB-5200. The vertical handle to move the bench is also not of its time anymore as horizontal handles are easier to use.

Alternatives to the REP AB-5000 Adjustable Bench

Alternatives to the REP AB-5000 are

The REP AB-5200 bench is the better option if you don’t mind a little gap in your bench while gaining a lot more comfort in adjusting it. I am personally not a huge fan of the safety pin design on adjustable benches as it is a pain to use. The hook system is more dangerous for your fingers but has greater ease of use.

The Rogue AB2 adjustable bench works with the push pin design and can also be upgraded to the AB 3 by buying a leg attachment. These are the sturdiest benches you can get from one of the best vendors in the market. Their price is off-putting. The range close to $1000. At TITAN fitness you can build an entire gym on this budget.

The Rogue adjustable bench 2.0 is the model a personally own and I am very happy with it. This bench can be stored upright, is beefy, and still reasonably easy to move around. The price is also not outrageous even though it comes in higher than REP fitness’s top model AB-5200.

The TITAN Max adjustable FID bench is TITAN’s take on a beefy adjustable bench. If you want something for a low price to rival REP fitness and Rogue TITAN is the right place to shop.

Conclusion for the REP AB-5000 Adjustable Bench

The REP zero-gap bench does what it says on the tin. You can always set it up in a way that there is no gap between the upper and lower pad. This makes it a pain to adjust at times with the pushpin system, but that is the price you pay for this feature to work.