Here, you'll find everything you need to know about a bench. No, really everything.
Start with knowledge: an introduction to benches; a quick, little dictionary of all bench-related items; and look at the REP bench comparisons so you can be confident in your choices.
Now that you have your bench ordered, find guides on what to do next: how to assemble your bench once you get it and dive into all of the different bench pads and attachments for the various benches. Finally, we've compiled the bench dimensions for you so you know what you're working with.
If there's something not answered here, feel free to reach out to our team and we'd love to help you (and also make our content manager do 200 burpees for missing something! Don't worry, she loves a challenge).
Meet our babies: five adjustable benches and two flat benches – each with its own unique features and benefits. Join us for a quick introduction to each with their features highlighted to help you pick the best one(s) to join your home or commercial gym.
INTRODUCTION TO BENCHES
ADJUSTABLE BENCHES
The BlackWing takes all the best features from all the best benches. It has it all. Decline options. CleanGrip pads in wide or standard. An improved ZeroGap feature. A closed ladder adjustment system. Compatibility with the Leg Roller Attachment for even more decline variations. Vertical storage. Even the seat pad is a unique combo of a ladder/pop-pin. Seriously, is there anything the BlackWing doesn't have? This is the mother of them all.
FEATURES
- CLOSED LADDER
- RATCHETING SEAT
- PAD GAP
ZeroGap - 12 BACK PAD ANGLES: -8, 0, 10, 20, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 85
- 6 SEAT PAD ANGLES: -10, 0, 8, 15, 30, 45
- PAD MATERIAL CleanGrip
- COMPLIANT WITH IPF COMPETITION HEIGHT STANDARDS
- 11-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 1,000lbs
- VERTICAL STORAGE
- WIDE PAD OPTION
- HORIZONTAL, KNURLED, HANDLE FOR MANEUVERABILITY
- COMPATIBLE WITH LEG ROLLER ATTACHMENT
- GROOVED RUBBER FEET
- COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, BLUE, ARMY GREEN, WHITE, MATTE BLACK, RED, CLEAR COAT
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $599.99
The AB-5200 is the toughest, most customizable bench out there. Choose a fixed post or adjustable post; the latter turns this bench into an FID bench. You can further personalize it by selecting a frame color, with the option to pick a different accent color on the guide rails. You can also choose a standard or wide pad right from the get-go.
FEATURES
- CLOSED LADDER
- PAD GAP: 1.4"
- POST OPTIONS: FIXED POST (FLAT-INCLINE)
ADJUSTABLE POST (FLAT-INCLINE-DECLINE) - BACK PAD ANGLES: FIXED POST 0, 20, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 85 ADJUSTABLE POST -8,-6, -4, 0, 20, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 85
- 4 SEAT PAD ANGLES 0, 8, 20, 30
- PAD MATERIAL CleanGrip
- COMPLIANT WITH IPF COMPETITION HEIGHT STANDARDS
- 11-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 1,000lbs
- VERTICAL STORAGE
- WIDE PAD OPTION
- HORIZONTAL, KNURLED, HANDLE FOR MANEUVERABILITY
- GROOVED RUBBER FEET
- CHOOSE FRAME & GUIDE RAIL COLORS
- FRAME COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, BLUE, ARMY GREEN, WHITE, MATTE BLACK, RED
- RAIL COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, BLUE, ARMY GREEN, WHITE, MATTE BLACK, RED
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $499.99
The AB-4100 is the most compact bench, taking up a mere 7.2SQFT of working space. Plus, it's lightweight (85lbs) and easy to move, with a built-in, upright storage post with a rubber lining to protect the floor.
FEATURES
- CLOSED LADDER
- PAD GAP: 1.6"
- 7 BACK PAD ANGLES: 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 85
- 3 SEAT PAD ANGLES: 0, 10, 20
- PAD MATERIAL CleanGrip
- COMPLIANT WITH IPF COMPETITION HEIGHT STANDARDS
- 7- &14-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 700lbs
- VERTICAL STORAGE
- HORIZONTAL, BLACK CHROME FINISHED STEEL, HANDLE FOR MANEUVERABILITY
- COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, BLUE, ARMY GREEN, WHITE, MATTE BLACK, RED
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $399.99
Want to hit multiple angles - but you're on a budget? The AB-3000 2.0 is known as the best-value, adjustable, flat-incline-decline bench for home gyms. The back pad has eight adjustments, from 85 degrees upright to a -12 decline, and the seat pad also has five angle options. For decline, just swing the leg roller out from underneath the seat to secure your feet. No need to purchase an additional Leg Roller Attachment; it's all built in. This is a classic, adjustable bench that gets the job done.
FEATURES
- LADDER
- PAD GAP: 2"
- 8 BACK PAD ANGLES: -12, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 70, 85
- 5 SEAT PAD ANGLES: 0, 5, 10, 15, 20
- PAD MATERIAL CleanGrip
- COMPLIANT WITH IPF COMPETITION HEIGHT STANDARDS
- 11- & 7-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 1,000lbs
- WIDE PAD OPTION
- HANDLE FOR MANEUVERABILITY
- BUILT-IN LEG ROLLER
- COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, BLUE, ARMY GREEN, WHITE, MATTE BLACK, RED, CLEAR COAT
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $329.99
Try the AB-3100. This flat-incline bench is the most affordable and the lightest weight, while still featuring six back pad adjustments and three seat angle options. It has a lower weight capacity (700lbs) than most other benches and doesn't offer a decline position - but it's still incredibly sturdy.
FEATURES
- LADDER
- PAD GAP: 1.7"
- 6 BACK PAD ANGLES: 0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90
- 3 SEAT PAD ANGLES: 0, 10, 20
- PAD MATERIAL: NON-SLIP VINYL
- 14- & 4-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 700lbs
- HANDLE FOR MANEUVERABILITY
- COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, RED, BLUE, MATTE BLACK
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $269.99
FLAT BENCHES
Serious lifters will appreciate this hardcore bench, made with 11-gauge steel with a capacity of 1,000lbs. It features a tripod foot design, so the legs are out of the way when you are benching. The 4" thicker pad made from heavy-duty vinyl will hold you in place, and it can be swapped out for a wider pad, if needed. The steel handle and wheels make it easy to maneuver.
FEATURES
- TRIPOD FOOT DESIGN
- COMPLIANT WITH IPF COMPETITION HEIGHT STANDARDS
- PAD MATERIAL: NON-SLIP VINYL
- 11-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 1,000lbs
- WIDE PAD OPTION
- STEEL HANDLE FOR MANEUVERABILITY
- GROOVED RUBBER FEET
- COMPATIBLE WITH THOMPSON FAT PAD
- COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, RED, BLUE, MATTE BLACK, CLEAR COAT, ARMY GREEN, WHITE
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $239.99
The FB-3000 is a solid, 11-gauge steel bench suitable for both recreational and competitive lifters. Its super grippy pad will hold you in position. It also features four legs, which adds stability for exercises.
FEATURES
- 4 LEG FOOT DESIGN
- PAD MATERIAL: NON-SLIP VINYL
- 11-GAUGE STEEL
- WEIGHT CAPACITY: 700lbs
- GROOVED RUBBER FEET
- COMPATIBLE WITH WALL MOUNTED FLAT BENCH HANGER
- COLORS: METALLIC BLACK, RED, BLUE, MATTE BLACK
- FREE SHIPPING
- STARTING PRICE: $149.99
BENCH DICTIONARY
Whether you’re new to lifting or an experienced athlete, sometimes you’ll run across a term you’ve never heard before. That’s why we’ve put together the Bench Dictionary, featuring all the terms you’ll hear when shopping for and using a bench.
An adjustable weight bench is just what it sounds like: The pads can adjust into a flat, incline, and sometimes decline position. All adjustable benches are not the same. You'll find benches with different adjustment systems; adjustment angles; standard or wide pads; various weight capacities and storage options.
SHOP NOWA flat bench encompasses a single pad that is flat and parallel to the floor, and that pad does not adjust into an incline or decline position. You'll find flat benches with different legs; wide pads or standard; various weight capacities and storage options. Flat benches are also more affordable than most adjustable benches.
SHOP NOWA ladder is a mechanism on an adjustable bench that looks like (you guessed it) a ladder, with multiple grooves cut into the steel on the frame. A ladder is quick and easy to adjust.
A closed ladder system on an adjustable bench is like a ladder, except the design keeps the ladder securely in place when adjusting the bench and prevents you from lifting the ladder out when adjusting angles. It is also required for the vertical storage of a ladder-style bench.
A pin-style bench features a knob-like pop-pin underneath the back (or seat) pad. These benches typically have a curved spine lined with holes corresponding to different degrees. To adjust, pull the pin out of its current hole, move the pad to the desired angle, and let go of the pop-pin so it locks into the new hole. The term “pop-pin” refers to the pin being spring-loaded.
This is the typical bench pad: 11-12” wide. Standard pads fall within the International Powerlifting Association’s competition standards and tend to start at a lower price point.
This is a wider bench pad: about 14” wide. A wide pad is ideal for larger lifters with broad shoulders and people who want more shoulder support or have shoulder restrictions. A wide pad can simulate a floor press, without having to go on the floor.
There are two main types of bench pad material. The standard, grippy vinyl is the most common covering you’ll see on benches, especially the older models. Then there’s the CleanGrip material, a newer, grippier, denser option.
This refers to the space between the seat pad and back pad on an adjustable bench. The pad gap varies between adjustable benches and can be fully eliminated with a ZeroGap bench.
This is the angle of incline or decline on an adjustable bench. Both seat pads and back pads can be adjusted to different angles, depending on the bench.
A bench with a tripod design has three points of contact with the floor: a longer support at the top of the bench with two grippy endcaps and a narrow, single leg at the other end, so the lifter has ample space for foot placement.
This bench leg design is symmetrical, with two long, wide feet on each end of the bench. This provides maximum stability.
Some benches are designed to be stored vertically, up on one end, to take up minimal floor space when not in use.
A bench that complies with the International Powerlifting Federation adheres to the sizes and specifications the federation uses in competition: length no less than 1.22 meters; and width 29-32cm; and height 42-45cm.
The frame is the steel part of the bench that the pad sits on. It determines the bench’s weight capacity and can have various designs.
The guide rails are the part of an adjustable bench that mark the angle and keep the bench pad in line as you move it. Think of them as the skeleton of the ladder.
A fixed post is a supportive post on an adjustable bench (at the top/head) that does not move out of the way, so the back pad cannot move into a decline position.
This is an adjustable bench’s support post that can be moved out of the way to allow the back pad to move into a decline position.
This patent-pending adjustment system combines the ease of a ladder system with the security of a pop-pin. Lift the seat pad to adjust it upward; the pin is angled in a way that you don’t have to pull the pin out to raise it (ladder style). To move the seat down, pull out the pop-pin and lower.
REP BENCH COMPARISONS
REP BENCHES
Here’s a quick comparison chart of REP’s various adjustable benches and flat benches.
ADJUSTABLE BENCHES
FLAT BENCHES
HOW TO BUILD YOUR BENCH
Congrats! You got your new bench. Here’s how to put it together. Or if you don’t want to do it yourself, here’s how to arrange for us to do it for you.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BlackWing™ Adjustable Bench
AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench
AB-4100 Adjustable Weight Bench
AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Weight Bench
AB-3100 Adjustable Weight Bench
FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench
FB-3000 Flat Bench
ASSEMBLY SERVICES
REP X KANDU
You have been asking for a while about assembly for REP products. We are excited to announce a partnership with Assembly Help for assembly services. You can schedule assembly for any REP product through their platform. They will not only assemble your product but move the packages and remove/dispose of the packaging materials.
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how it works
step 1: ORDER YOUR REP EQUIPMENT AND DECIDE WHICH PRODUCTS YOU WANT ASSEMBLED STEP 2: CONFIRM COMPLETE ARRIVAL OF ORDER PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT STEP 3: CHOOSE YOUR ASSEMBLY DATE & TIME WITH Assembly Help (SCHEDULE AT LEAST 1 WEEK FROM TIME OF ORDER TO ALLOW FOR COMPLETE DELIVERY) step 4: receive email confirmation step 5: don't get charged until assembly is completed *tip: Choose to have your packaging materials removed and disposed of
ASSEMBLY FAQS
WHAT PRODUCTS CAN I GET ASSEMBLED?
All of REP's products are available for assembly with Kandu if you don't see the product you would like assembled, please contact their customer service.
HOW MUCH DOES ASSEMBLY COST?
Assembly costs vary based on the complexity of the product and the number of products being assembled.
HOW MUCH DOES ASSEMBLY COST? WHAT IF I WANT TO CANCEL MY ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT?
Assembly is handled entirely by Kandu on behalf of REP. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Kandu directly.
Phone
844-909-3765
Email
contact@yeskandu.com
Online Chat
https://kandu.chat
SOMETHING WAS DAMAGED DURING MY ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENT?
Assembly is handled entirely by Kandu on behalf of REP. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Kandu directly.
Phone
844-909-3765
Email
contact@yeskandu.com
Online Chat
https://kandu.chat
BENCH PADS
A bench is only as good as its pad. You can’t be out there benching on the frame. Whether you want a flat bench or an adjustable one (or both), there are several different types of pads to choose between.
For more information, here's a blog about the different types of bench pads.
CLEANGRIP STANDARD BENCH PADS
OVERVIEW
Upgrade or replace your pad with our standard-width CleanGrip Pads. These pads are made with REP's revolutionary CleanGrip material that is denser and grippier than our standard vinyl.
COMPATIBILITY
- AB-3000 2.0 FID ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BENCH
- AB-4100 ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BENCH
- AB-5200 2.0 ADJUSTABLE BENCH
- BLACKWING™ ADJUSTABLE BENCH
- FB-5000 COMPETITION FLAT BENCH
CLEANGRIP WIDE BENCH PADS
OVERVIEW
Upgrade your bench with REP's wide CleanGrip bench pad. These pads are made with REP's revolutionary CleanGrip material that is denser and grippier than our standard vinyl. A wide pad is ideal for larger lifters and people who want more shoulder support, and it can simulate a floor press.
COMPATIBILITY
- AB-3000 2.0 FID ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BENCH
- AB-4100 ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BENCH
- AB-5200 2.0 ADJUSTABLE BENCH
- BLACKWING™ ADJUSTABLE BENCH
- FB-5000 COMPETITION FLAT BENCH
STANDARD BENCH PADS
OVERVIEW
Replace or upgrade your bench pad with REP's standard grippy vinyl pad. Our standard grippy vinyl pads have a firm but comfortable and supportive, multi-layered pad.
COMPATIBILITY
- AB-3100 ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BENCH
- AB-4100 ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BENCH
- FB-3000 FLAT BENCH
WIDE BENCH PADS
OVERVIEW
Upgrade your bench with REP's wide bench pad. This pad is about 14" wide, compared with standard pads that are typically 11-12" wide. A wide pad is ideal for larger lifters and people who want more shoulder support, and it can simulate a floor press. Wide bench pads are made from thick foam and covered in grippy vinyl to keep you from slipping out of position while benching.
COMPATIBILITY
- FB-5000 COMPETITION FLAT BENCH
BENCH ATTACHMENTS
A power rack isn’t the only piece of gym equipment that you can enhance with attachments. Here’s a look at the various attachments for your bench and which benches they work with.
LEG ROLLER ATTACHMENT
OVERVIEW
Add the Leg Roller Attachment to your BlackWing™ adjustable bench for versatility. The attachment provides stability so you can safely do decline exercises, like decline sit-ups and decline chest presses.
COMPATIBILITY
- BLACKWING™ ADJUSTABLE BENCH
AB-5200 BENCH SPOTTER PLATFORM
OVERVIEW
The AB-5200 Spotter Platform provides the optimal spotter positioning to assure safety while you're lifting heavy with a workout partner.
COMPATIBILITY
- AB-5200 Adjustable Weight Bench
WALL MOUNTED FLAT BENCH HANGER
OVERVIEW
This bench hanger installs easily and securely into studs or concrete so when you're not using your flat bench, you can easily store it off the floor and out of the way.
COMPATIBILITY
- FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench
- FB-3000 Flat Bench
BENCH DIMENSIONS
Check out these graphics, where you can see the bench dimensions for all our adjustable benches and flat benches.
ADJUSTABLE BENCHES
Assembled Bench Weight | 131lbs
Assembled Bench Length | 59.5"
Assembled Bench Width | 25.8"
Assembled Bench Height | 17.2"
Bad Pad Angles | -8, 0, 10, 20, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 85
Seat Pad Angles | -10, 0, 8, 15, 30, 45
Back Pad Length | 38.2"
Back Pad Width | Standard: 12.2" & Wide: 14"
Seat Pad Width | Standard: 12.2" Tapers To 8.5"
Seat Pad Length | 15.6"
Rear Foot Width | 25.8"
Front Foot Width | 14.8"
Front Handle Length | 6.9"
Front Handle Diameter | 25mm
Footprint | 59.5"x25.8" (10.7SQFT)
Vertically Stored Footprint | 3.1SQFT
Weight Capacity | 1,000lbs
Frame Material | 11-Gauge Steel
Handles Material | Knurled Stainless Steel
Assembled Bench Weight | 115lbs
Assembled Bench Length | 57.6"
Assembled Bench Width | 25.8"
Assembled Bench Height | 17.5" (Including Pad)
Bad Pad Angles | 0, 20, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, 85
Optional Decline Back Pad Angles | -8, -6, -4
Seat Pad Angles | 0, 8, 20,30
Back Pad Length | 41.7"
Back Pad Width | Standard: 12" & Wide: 14"
Seat Pad Width | Standard: 12" Tapers To 8.9 & Wide: 14" Tapers to 11"
Seat Pad Length | 11.4"
Pad Gap | 1.4"
Footprint | 57.6"(L)x25.8"(W)(10.33SQFT)
Rear Foot Width | 25.8"
Front Foot Width | 7.5"
Weight Capacity | 1,000lbs
Frame Material | 11-Gauge Steel
Front/ Rear Ladder Adjustment Handle Material | Knurled Stainless Steel
Pad Material | CleanGrip
Bench Weight | 85lbs
Bench Length | 51.3"
Bench Width | 20.3"
Bench Height | 17"
Bad Pad Angles | 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 85
Seat Pad Angles | 0, 10, 20
Back Pad Length | 36"
Pad Width | 12"
Seat Pad Length | 13"
Pad Gap | 1.6"
Footprint | 7.2 SQFT
Tolerance | 3%
Weight Capacity | 700lbs
Frame Material | 7- & 14-Gauge Steel
Bench Weight | 89.3lbs
Bench Length | 56.6"
Bench Width | 25.8"
Bench Height | 17.1"
Bad Pad Angles | -12, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 70, 85
Seat Pad Angles | 0, 5, 10, 15, 20
Number of Leg Roller Positions | 6
Back Pad Length | 36"
Pad Width | 11.8"
Seat Pad Length | 15"
Seat Pad Width | 15"
Leg Roller Length | 7.7" (each)
Pad Gap | 2.1"
Footprint | 9.85 SQFT
Tolerance | 3%
Weight Capacity | 1,000lbs
Frame Material | 11-Gauge Steel
Bench Weight | 70lbs
Bench Length | 50.5"
Bench Width | 23"
Bench Height | 16.8"
Back Pad Angles | 0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90
Seat Pad Angles | 0, 10, 20
Back Pad Length | 34.8"
Pad Width | 11.8" Tapered To 9"
Seat Pad Length | 13"
Seat Pad Width | 10.5" Tapered To 8"
Pad Gap | 1.7"
Total Length Of Pads | 49.5"
Footprint | 7.9 SQFT
Tolerance | 3%
Weight Capacity | 700lbs
Frame Material | 14- & 4-Gauge Steel
Flat BENCHES
Bench Weight | 62lbs
Wide Bench Weight | 74lbs
Bench Length | 50.5"
Bench Width | 21"
Bench Height | 16.9"
Pad Width | 12"
Wide Pad Width | 13.8"
Pad Length | 48"
Footprint | 7.36 SQFT
Tolerance | 3%
Weight Capacity | 1,000lbs
Material | 11-Gauge Steel
Bench Weight | 40lbs
Bench Length | 47.2"
Bench Width | 17.7"
Bench Height | 18"
Pad Length | 47.2"
Pad Width | 11.8"
Footprint | 5.8 SQFT
Tolerance | 3%
Weight Capacity | 700lbs
Frame Material | 11-Gauge Steel
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