TITAN Incline bench V2 vs Rogue AB2

This is a comparison between the TITAN Incline bench V2 and Rogue AB2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which TITAN bench to get? Follow the links for details.

Overview and review of the Ab2 Adjustable bench

The AB-2 bench comes in at $815 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".

Overview of the AB2 Adjustable bench

The Rogue AB2 bench comes from the designers of the Nebula 1080 bench which has been on an established reference in the fitness industry. The Ab2 includes 6 different seat settings and nine back positions. This makes it a strong piece of equipment for any home gym which needs versatility and space-efficient setup. The specifications of the Rogue AB2 bench are:

Adapted from the Nebula 1080 "Awesome" Utility Bench
Weight: 94LB
Length: 52"
Pad Width: 12"
Height: 18"
Footprint: 51 1/4" x 22 1/2"
Steel: 2 x 2" and 3 x 3" 11-Gauge Steel
6 Adjustable Seat Settings
9 Adjustable Back Pad Settings (from flat bench to 78 degrees upright)

This is the upmarket version from Rogue if you do not want to do decline bench presses.

Pros of the AB2 Adjustable bench

The AB2 has a pin design which keeps the bench firmly in place. It is heavy duty and well made and gives you more options than the cheaper versions from Rogue.

Cons of the AB2 Adjustable bench

$815 can still be a hefty price tag for a bench. As you are not buying any kind of structure with this and probably did not consider yourself that much of a beast to look into the Reflex options, you might as well want to save a little more on the bench itself. This bench has the price of a rack.

Alternatives to the AB2 Adjustable bench

Alternatives to the AB2 are

The AB3 is the weapon of choice if you need a bench that can be moved around and used for incline, decline, and flat bench press setups. It comes in at a slightly higher price tag than the AB2 and makes more sense in my opinion if you are looking for a high-end bench.

The Rogue Adjustable bench 2.0 would probably my personal choice for a bench from Rogue. This is the middle priced bench which covers any need you might have. Production costs are lower compared to the AB2 as not as many holes need to be drilled. It still does the same with fewer options to adjust the bench. To be honest, in practice you will most likely only use one incline, one decline, and the flat position anyway.

The Rogue Flat utility bench would be my tool of choice if I had to equip an entire gym with Rogue benches. They have multiple options for customization and are only a fraction of the cost f the AB2 and AB3. You basically get 4 of these four one AB2.

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.