REP fitness FB-5000 bench vs Rogue AB3
This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness FB-5000 bench and the Rogue AB3. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue AB 3 Adjustable bench
The Rogue AB3 bench comes in at $935 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".
Related articles
Most popular Rogue bench
This is an overview of the most popular Rogue benches based on views and click throughs for purchase on Marathon-Crossfit.com in 2020. If you want to dig deeper on the details of the data you can read what were the most popular rogue products in 2020.
These were the most popular rogue benches on
Marathon-CrossFit.com in 2020. The rankings were as followed:
-
-
-
-
-
The
Rogue AB3 is the most expensive bench you can get from Rogue. In return, you get a monster of a bench that can do incline and decline bench presses. I am not a huge fan of decline bench presses, especially for a home gym where you might pin yourself without any help around. Therefore I lean more towards the
AB2.
You can read the full review of the AB3 by following this link.
The
Rogue adjustable bench 2.0 is a cheaper design than the
AB2 which does the same thing. I personally prefer the pin and lock system of the
AB2 as it is sturdier and leaves you with less risk of catching your fingers in it. The
adjustable bench 2.0 is easier to adjust but more likely to slip a notch during exercise when not put in place correctly or catch a finger in the mechanics. You can read the full review of the
Rogue adjustable bench 2.0 via this link.
Overview of the Rogue AB3 Adjustable bench
The
AB3 Adjustable bench is the next generation
bench of the
AB2. The
AB3 adds decline positions to the setup to make it possible to either
bench incline, flat or decline. It made from 11 Gauge steel and is a direct descendent of the Nebula 1080
bench. It also comes on rolls and can be maneuvered around easily. The
Rogue AB3 has the following specifications:
-
Adapted from the Nebula 1080 "Awesome" Utility Bench
-
Includes NEW Decline Bench feature
-
6 Adjustable Seat Settings
-
9 Adjustable Back Pad Settings
-
Weight: 117LB
-
Length (with bench flat): 68"
-
Pad Width: 12"
-
Height: 18"
-
Steel: 2x2" and 2x3" 11-Gauge Steel
Which makes it the most versatile one in the Rogue line up.
Pros of the Rogue AB3 Adjustable bench
The
AB3 is the most versatile
bench out of the
Rogue line up. You can use it on the entire gym floor and give it the most possible setups to
bench press.
Cons of the Rogue AB3 Adjustable bench
For a portable
bench, the
AB3 comes in at a high price. The attachment which makes it possible to decline
bench might also not be for everyone. Especially powerlifters and big athletes might feel like that this addition to the
bench is more of a hindrance than a value add.
Alternatives to the Rogue AB3 Adjustable Bench
Alternatives to the Rogue AB 3 bench are
The
AB2 is the
bench as the
AB3 just without the option to do decline
bench presses. If you want a big
bench that can be moved and don’t trust decline setups on portable benches this is the one for you.
The
Rogue Westside 2.0 bench is a drop in for
Rogue racks specialized for the Westside style training. It will provide a flat
bench setup which can be effectively used with bands and chains to create a maximum variation on the flat
bench press.
Summary for the AB3 Adjustable bench
The
Roge AB3 is the Porsche in the
Rogue portfolio when it comes to portable benches. As long as you don't mind the attachment at the end of the
bench getting in your way.
Overview and review of the REP fitness FB-5000 bench with wide pad
This is an overview of the REP fitness FB-5000 with wide pad including pros, cons, and alternatives. The original was published under which rep fitness bench to buy. Follow the links for more details.
Related articles
The list of pros for this one is long and best summarized as a competition standard bench for a very low price. The single post design helps you to simulate the bench press setup in a powerlifting competition at home. Compared to the Rogue competition the pad is better attached to the gram with 4 instead of four frames.
This is a great bench for bench pressing. If you are looking for a multi-purpose bench for your home gym for hip thrusts, step-ups, resting between sets, and other things you might to do with a regular bench, then the
FB-5000 is not great. While the single post design is great for setting up for the bench press it takes away stability for all other exercises you might want to do with a bench.