TITAN Single post adjustable FID bench vs Rogue adjustable bench 2.0
This is a comparison between the TITAN Single post FID adjustable bench and Rogue adjustbale bench 2.0 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 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 Adjustable 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 TITAN Single post adjustable FID bench
This is an overview of the TITAN FID single post adjustable bench including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally posted in Which TITAN bench to get? Follow the links for details.
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Overview of the Single post adjustable FID bench
Price: $249
The
single post adjustable FID bench is a rock-solid option for a home gym that wants to save money or a professional gym that wants to add a couple of
incline benches to their existing setup. For buying in bulk or on a budget, this product is hard t beat in quality for the price. You will get everything you need to get some incline work in and can also use it for
heavy flat bench presses unless you are an absolute monster (120kg plus). In that case I would recommend the
hefty bench instead of the
FID for
flat bench presses. The specifications of this bench are:
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7 back positions, 4 seat positions.
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Plastic endcaps prevent feet from scuffing gym floor.
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Handle and wheels for easy transport.
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Included foot roller gives you many more options for exercises while in the decline position including decline sit-ups and dumbbell press.
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Overall Height: 53-in.
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Overall Length: 56.75-in.
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Overall Width: 25.25-in.
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Bench Height: 18.25-in. (Top of pad when in flat position)
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Back Pad Dimensions: 36-in x 11.75-in x 2.25-in.
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Seat Pad Dimensions: 15-in x 15-in x 2.25-in.
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Color: Black
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Material: 2-in x 2-in 11-Gauge Steel
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Capacity: 1,500 lb.
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Product Weight: 71 lb.
Overall a solid bench for a solid price.
Pros of the TITAN Single Post adjustable FID bench
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Price
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Incline
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Solid build
As with all TITAN products this
Incline bench comes in roughly at half of the price of a comparable product from another major brand like Rogue or Eleiko. This makes it a great option to buy in bulk or for a home gym on a budget, that still does not want to be made of amazon flimsy purchases.
This bench does what it says on the tin. The
incline is easy to adjust and does not have a pin system, which I personally like, This makes this bench easier to adjust in the spur of the moment, without having fiddle around with a pin that needs to be locked in place. I personally do not get why these pins are used in
incline benches. This is really only necessary if you use a bench for declines for safety reasons. The decline on this works but can get a little wobbly.
For the money, you pay this is a very sturdy bench. If you just randomly go to amazon for a bench for the same price it is very likely you will get something of inferior quality. Unless you buy used benches.
Cons of the TITAN Single Post adjustable FID bench
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Quality issues
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Injury risk
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Stability
As with all TITAN products you need to cut some corners to offer a very similar product made of the same materials for half the price. This usually shows in the finish of the product itself, missing instructions as good handbooks are expensive to make or parts that not completely fit. Anyone who buys from TITAN runs a higher risk compared to other brands, that they will have to put in some extra elbow grease to finish the product off when it is unboxed. This usually means widening a whole, sanding down an edge, or getting a bolt that was not shipped. It happens with other vendors too, but the likelihood is higher with TITAN.
The Single post benches do have a higher injury risk compared to pin based benches. It is easier for your hands and fingers to get caught in the mechanism than with the pin systems. While this makes it easier to adjust, it also exposes the mechanism for a finger to get caught in it. You will not chop off your finger in the process, but it is still unpleasant when it happens.
if you are planning to do a lot of tools, hanging, and flipping movements on this bench it is not ideal. In this case, opt for the bigger brother the
Max adjustable FID bench. The mechanism is ok for normal bench presses and declines. If you intend to go Jackie chan or bruce lee on this bench for situps and all kinds of weird Kung Fu moves, get the
FID Max bench instead.
Alternatives to the TITAN Single Post adjustable FID bench
The
max adjustable FID bench is the big mama of benches you can get from TITAN. If you intend to do a lot of decline work or use the bench for split squats, step-ups, and all kinds of other gymnastics, then this bench leaves you with more options and is heavier. This also means that it will cost about twice from the single post adjustable bench.
The
hefty bench is a good alternative for serious powerlifters who just want to bench press or very big athletes. Compared to the single post bench it has bigger padding and no
incline. Depending on your needs and whether you already have a bench, this is a good option.
The
single post competition flat bench is a bread and butter bench for any professional gym. For a home gym, it might not be versatile enough, as you can spare some extra change for buying just for one person. This bench is easy to transport and store, while it still does the job.
Conclusion for the TITAN Single Post adjustable FID bench
The single post adjustable bench is the ideal buy for a home gym from TITAN that wants to stay versatile. It is also a good value for money option, as its big brother might not give you the same return. Only if you use your bench for complicated movements or you are massive the
hefty bench or
Max FID might be a better option.