Rogue Westside bench 2.0 vs Adjustable bench 2.0
This is a comparison between the Rogue west side bench 2.0 and the Adjustable bench 2.0 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 Rogue Westside bench 2.0
The Westside 2.0 comes in at $725 and are 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 Westside bench 2.0
The
Rogue west side 2.0 is a bolt-together version of the Westside
bench to bring down the cost in production and shopping. You will have more moving parts, but it is still a 1000+ pound
bench press set up for the serious athletes. One of the main features of this
bench is that you can adjust it in 1” increments and use it with bands and chains effectively. If you are a fan of the west side training method and benching big this is a great option. The specifications of the
Westside 2.0 bench are:
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Made in the USA
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2x3" 11-Gauge Uprights with Westside hole spacing
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Total Height: 54.625"
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Bench Height: 17.5” (adjustable up and down by 1" increments)
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1000+LB weight capacity
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Your choice of either a 12" wide standard bench pad or a 14.5" wide Thompson Fat Pad™ (at additional cost)
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NEW Bolt-Together Design with 0.625" Hardware
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NEW 7-Gauge Reinforced Steel Spine Under Pad
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NEW Laser-Cut Rogue Side Panels
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Infinity J-Cups with UHMW inserts to protect the bar knurl
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24" Pin/Pipe Safety Set
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4 Adjustable Band Pegs
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NEW Optional Spotter Decks (at additional cost)
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Color: Black
If you are into the Rogue setup for west side benching, this is the way to go.
Pros of the Westside 2.0
This is a lower-cost version of the west side bench and is probably one of the most cost-efficient setups in the market I which you can comfortably go to 1000 pounds for the bench press.
Cons of the West side 2.0
Compared to other bench stations or combos you will have little to no plate storage and no support for heavy incline or decline bench presses. If you care about a 1000 pound bench press you will probably more than this.
Alternatives to the Westside 2.0
If you care about a west side bench I would conveniently assume that you already own a normal bench press setup or just don’t care about getting a portable bench.
The
west side bench is the big brother of the 2.0. You will have fewer moving pieces and bigger beams which brings the cost up but also means that you get more integral stability. If you have the money and do not want to transport the
bench often, why compromise?
Summary for the Westside 2.0
The
west side 2.0 is a great option for the serious athlete who wants to train at home with a buddy. If you are equipping a professional gym you might as well go for the big one.