REP fitness FB-5000 bench with wide pad vs TITAN incline bench

This is a comparison between the Rep Fitness FB-5000 bench and the Titan incline bench. Follow the links for more details.

Overview and review of the TITAN Incline bench V2

This is an overview of the TITAN Incline bench V2 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 Incline bench V2

Price: $125

The TITAN incline bench V2 is the bread and butter bench from TITAN which they ship with their rack and bench packages. It can be used in several incline scenarios while it does not have a decline function. This bench is a great option to start your own home gym the right way or to add for incline exercises in your local professional gym. The full specifications are:

Adjustable Back and Seat
Rigid Steel Base
Comfortable Padding
Sleek Leather Finish
Bolt Holes for Permanent Mounting
Overall Height: 46-in.
Overall Length: 54.6-in.
Overall Width: 27-in.
Bench Height: 17.75-in. (Top of the pad when in flat position)
Back Pad Dimensions: 33.5 in x 11.8 in x 2 in.
Seat Pad Dimensions: 15.75 in x 11.8 in x 2 in
Color: Black Powder-Coating
Material: 2-in x 2-in 11-Gauge Steel
Capacity: 650 lbs.
Product Weight: 45 lbs.

This is the run of the mill solid option from TITAN. You can not go wrong with it if you know what you are letting yourself in for with TITAN.

Pros of the TITAN Incline bench V2

The pros of the TITAN Incline bench are:

Adjustable
Low price

This is a solid low price adjustable bench for any home gym. With TITAN you always take a little bit of gamble on the quality and you might have to put elbow grease in when you unbox it.

Alternatives to the TITAN Incline bench V2

Alternatives to the TITAN Incline bench V2:

The hefty bench comes with a bigger pad than the Incline bench V2 and costs a little more. IN return it can not be adjusted. This is the better option if you are very big and you are mainly interested in bench pressing very heavy.

The single post competition bench is almost the same price, but is better for competition benching. It sits lower to the ground and gives you more freedom for your feet.

The simple flat bench is another alternative which is good in price .

Conclusion for the TITAN Incline bench V2

This is the bread and butter bench from TITAN. As long as you buy into the TITAN brand and what it stands for, you can not go wrong.

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.

REP FB-5000 with Wide pad $189

The REP FB 5000 is a great value-for-money flat bench and comes highly recommended by multiple reknown Youtubers as a good alternative to the Rogue Utility bench. The full specifications of this bench are:

Total Height: 16.75"
Total Pad Length: 48"
Back Pad Width: 13.75"
Weight: 62lbs
Total Footprint: 7.25 SQFT
Designed with Competition Standards
3% Tolerance

Heavy-duty 3x3" 11 gauge steel frame with even thicker connecting plates.
Durable vinyl upholstery with 3" thick pad with plywood base. Connects with four (4) bolts. Two (2) extra bolt holes on frame for future pad compatibility.
16.75" height from floor to top of pad.
3-foot design for ease of leveling.
Welded metal endcaps.
Handle and wheels for easy transport.
Available in 4 colors: Matte Black, Hammertone Red, Hammertone Blue, Metallic Black. Please see the image above for the difference between the Matte and Metallic Black finish.

Great beginner bench when you do not want to invest in an adjustable bench when you don’t mind that your bench is imported.

Pros of the REP FB-5000 with Wide pad

The pros of the REP FB-5000 are:

Meets competition specifications
Handles 1000 pounds
Single post
Price
Easy to move
Grippy cushion
4 post attachment of the pad
Value for money

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.

Cons of the REP FB-5000 with Wide pad

The cons of the FB-5000 are

Relatively light
Not adjustable
No decline
Instability when you sit on it

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.

Alternatives to the REP FB-5000 with Wide pad

The Rogue Utility bench is the better option if you are looking for a general-purpose bench that can be used to do all kinds of exercises.

The TITAN hefty bench is TITAN’s approach to a thick pad low-price bench. If you want a thick pad for cheap then this is the road to travel.

Conclusion for the REP FB-5000 with Wide pad

The REP FB-5000 is hailed as one of the best benches for the money in the market. I personally would say that if I am already looking at the REP fitness way I would upgrade to an adjustable bench on my budget. One of the greatest weaknesses of the Rogue fitness bench portfolio is the jump from the flat bench to the adjustable bench setups which you do not have with REP.