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TITAN Single post adjustable FID bench vs Rogue Monster westside bench

Written by Pascal Landshoeft | Oct 28, 2020 4:00:00 PM

TITAN Single post adjustable FID bench vs Rogue Monster westside bench

This is a comparison between the TITAN Single post FID adjustable bench and Rogue westside bench 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 Monster West Side Bench

 

 

 

Price: 1.195

This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue Monster West Side bench will make every bencher happy, even the biggest ones. See the details in this article.

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Overview of the Rogue West side bench

The Rogue Monster Westside bench has been built with the ideas of Louie Simmons in mind. It took the first Westside bench design to the Monster series. This is the ultimate bench press machine. If you have a bunch of football players running around who break normal benches and equipment, because they are so savage, this is the piece of equipment to go for. 
 
The Rogue West Side Monster bench comes in black. It weighs 342LB with a footprint of 53''x34''. It is 54.75'' high and provides everything you need to train heavy bench pressing including extra large band holders at the bottom.  The plate at the back also enables a spotter to get into the right position to spot a very heavy bench press. If you want to break world records or do a 300 pound with bands for reps competition, this is the bench you need.
 

How many clients should the Monster West side Bench bring you?

If you think that the Rogue Monster West side will bring you 4 new clients who pay you 50$ on a 1-year retainer it is worth the investment. This will yield 2.400$ net new revenue against an investment of 1.195$. Adjust the numbers for your own gym accordingly.
 

Pros of the Rogue west side bench

This will never break and provide support to even the biggest athletes you can dream up. Never have your Rhinos complaining or injured again because their equipment does not support their massive bodies.
 

Cons of the Rogue west side bench

This is overbuilt. I mean seriously overbuilt. Don't get this for your wife or kids, They will get frightened. 
 

Alternatives to the Rogue west side bench

 

These are the Alternatives to the Rogue Monster West Side bench you can get on the same budget:

  • 1x Rogue west side bench 2.0 @725$
This is the little sister of the Monster version of the bench. It still has the spotter platform so that someone can help on a 300 pound and more bench press which has been missed.  This is still massive and will cover the needs of most people unless you are Thor who is being spotted by Brian Shaw.
 

Conclusion

The rogue west side bench is a tool fir the serious bench presser who moves a lot of weight. If you intend to have several people bench pressing more than 600 pounds in your gym, this is the one to get. For all others it is still a hell of a setup.

 

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:
 
  • 7 back positions, 4 seat positions.  
  • Plastic endcaps prevent feet from scuffing gym floor. 
  • Handle and wheels for easy transport. 
  • Included foot roller gives you many more options for exercises while in the decline position including decline sit-ups and dumbbell press.   
  • Overall Height: 53-in. 
  • Overall Length: 56.75-in. 
  • Overall Width:  25.25-in. 
  • Bench Height: 18.25-in. (Top of pad when in flat position) 
  • Back Pad Dimensions: 36-in x 11.75-in x 2.25-in. 
  • Seat Pad Dimensions: 15-in x 15-in x 2.25-in. 
  • Color: Black 
  • Material: 2-in x 2-in 11-Gauge Steel 
  • Capacity: 1,500 lb. 
  • Product Weight: 71 lb.
 
Overall a solid bench for a solid price. 
 

Pros of the TITAN Single Post adjustable FID bench

 
The pros of the Single post adjustable bench are:
 
  • Price
  • Incline
  • 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

 
The cons of the TITAN Single post adjustable FID bench are:
 
  • Quality issues
  • Injury risk
  • 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

 
Alternatives to the  TITAN Single post adjustable FID bench are:
 
 
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. 
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