Rogue Westside bench 2.0 vs Utility bench
This is a comparison between the Rogue west side bench 2.0 and the Utility bench including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Monster utility bench
The Rogue Monster Utility bench comes in at $265 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 Utility bench
The
monster utility bench is the workhorse in the
Rogue portfolio. It is the best portable
bench from
Rogue which you can not adjust. The
Utility bench can be customized which leaves you with six different configurations. You can choose between:
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Regular height
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Shorty height
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Thompson fat pad
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Competition pad
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Standard pad
The three different pads will give you more grip when you are on the bench, depending on your size. The shorty setup enables to have the bench at the same height while having a big pad. The specs are:
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Made in Columbus, OH, USA
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3x3” 11 gauge steel tubing
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Footprint: 44”L x 24”W
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Weight (without pad): 52 lbs.
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Gussets feature laser-cut Rogue "R" logo
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Rubber feet for added stability
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Includes hardware for assembly
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Available in Standard or Shorty height
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Choice of Standard, Comp Fat Pad™, or Thompson Fat Pad™
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Color: Black
Pros of the Utility bench
The pros is the
Utility bench is its low price and versatility. With the new pad options, there is even some individualization possible.
Cons of the Utility bench
The
Utility bench can not be adjusted. Some big athletes moving very big weights might also find it to be too flimsy to
bench 600 pounds on.
Alternatives to the Utility bench
The
Rogue Adjustable bench is still budget-friendly and comes with the option to adjust the
bench for incline
bench presses or dumbbell exercises.
The
west side bench is the ultimate station for the serious
bench presser. If you aspire to or already
bench more than 400 pounds, this might be the way to go.
The
Rogue AB3 is the crown jewel of
Rogue’s portable
bench portfolio.
Summary for the Utility bench
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.