I’m not even a power lifter, I solely bodybuild. But your channel is so enjoyable to watch!! And will continue to watch you and your journey!

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

appreciate it!

Remember when you went to websites and they said "in stock" ?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Nope, been too long.

I have this exact bench with the wide pad and it's great. Been using for about 6 months now with no problems at all. Hefty build, stable, grippy as needed. Just as you say, best bench for your buck. I think the firmness of the padding is spot on. Firm enough to not lose force, but not so much that you can't work your shoulders/traps in a bit. More important, its as firm as it was when I bought it. Pretty much a spot on review.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the firsthand feedback!

I've had their adjustable bench for a few years now and I love it. Thing is built like a tank and it's held up great.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

This is the bench I've been using since getting my gym. Definitely been impressed by Rep lately. BTW, FB stands for Flat Bench, with a similar naming scheme for the other products. Adjustable benches are all AB, power racks are PR, and barbells are BB (followed by the number of course)

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

I have a campaign to change that :)

I just found this bench online and went to youtube to see if there's a review. Lo and behold, you've done a review already!!! This is the second time this has happened...it's almost as if you know my next move...Also gonna pick up one of those A7 shirts and probably some slippers.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Great bench for the price!

Nice review, bud. Love this bench, and I agree with all your points.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

This has been my go to bench since it came out. I wasn't sold with the original pad but the wide and fat grippy pad which they (eventually) shipped to me is fantastic. Also as you say the design of the unit allows you to slide it in and pull it out with ease....always important!

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

hey now!

I enjoy your reviews! Just received this bench 3 weeks ago and am completely satisfied. Built like a tank and at an excellent price. Thanks again for all the reviews

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!!

@REPfitness

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear Brian!

I've had this bench for some months now. Went with the 12" width instead of the 14" because I'm teaching my kids to train and felt the 14" bench would be too wide. Love this bench! Has all the specs I wanted at a price I needed.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!

appreciate the review. very well done

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look

Great review as always! I wish Coop would do a "make your own fat pad video"

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he could!

I bought this bench and a week ago, can’t wait til I get the shipped email. Can’t wait to use it

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Nice, which color did you go with and did you get the wide pad?

@GainsMarathon

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon black metallic and definitely had to get the wider pad, my backs pretty wide

I just got that flat bench with the fat pad. Love it!! Also got the rep fid bench. Highly recommend both

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

They're putting out some great stuff

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

@ Def a harder decision these days. Rack-wise you won't find much difference (Rogue is 1" wider and has better nameplates and colors), but where they differ most is accessories. I'd build out everything you want and see where the pricing is at. the nice thing is if you went with Rep most Monster accessories would work fine as well. Coop recently did a good video as he owns the PR5000 v2.

I love the color correction - what camera? and how did you learn the video editing? I couldn't find any of your video on this. thx

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

No color correction done on this one actually. This is shot on a sony a7iii

I got my wide pad bench for $215 shipped. Definitely beefy, great pad, great value, looks good too. I'm probably going to fork over the cash for the REP ZERO GAP adjustable bench next!!

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I wish I had known about this bench before I bought my Titan bench!

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Haven't heard great things about that one

@TG-yt3kq

3 жыл бұрын

I did my research, although I heard awesome things about the rogue!!! I initially was going to purchase a rogue squat rack but, in the cart they wanted almost $300 to ship it from Ohio to California. That’s a big NO, so I purchased a Titan T-3 with free shipping an this Rep model bench, which was $51 an change to ship. I have a ? How do you guys like the safety straps VS safety bars?

I bought this and it’s awesome

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

appreciate the input!

Have this. Bought at your recommendation and its perfect in every way. Like how we are best friends.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

besties

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

anonymous comp width for almost all feds is 12”

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

anonymous no promos through rep :( but if you buy through the link in the description it supports the channel.

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

anonymous lol I appreciate that!

I have the first release. I think it was only $119 the first go around. I don't have a problem with slipping. But I'm pretty fat. So that helps. Was thinking I'll probably pick up the new 14" pad but I'm looking into a dedicated bench rack. And I'll probably go with rogue on that with the Thompson fat pad just to keep things fancy.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

That thing does look pretty dope!

@irishvikingbear9690

5 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandonthey had a monster bench in their deals page for awhile from regionals for $850. Only thing it didn't have that I wanted was straps. It came with flip downs. But I just bought a house. So I need to be a little more frugal for a few more months. At least that's what the wife tells me....

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

sean welch haha i heat you on that one

Great Video 👍!

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking a look!

Okay Brandon, you talked me into it. I just ordered one. I've been using the one I have now for 38 years. They last a long time when your the only one using it.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Uh oh lol, I hope you like it in that case!

They have a warehouse right by me in Denver I don’t know if it’s there only one but they hook you up if you pick up your equipment at the warehouse

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

That's their headquarters where everything ships out of, they do offer great deals locally!

Hey Brandon, I was able to get the FB-5000 a few months ago at cost before the recent price spike. I'm loving it, but I miss doing some incline work. Which adjustable bench would you recommend is the best one for the money? I've been eyeing the AB-5000, but I'm not sure if I want to pay $650 for it (after shipping + taxes to Cali). Do you have any opinion on the Iron Master Super Bench Pro? It would save me a little over $200 and potentially grab some of its attachments with that. Would love to hear your thoughts on the best adjustable bench on the market for around $500!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

The two I own are the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 and the Rep AB5200. Both are good, with the Rep costing me ($449 before shipping/tax). I think the Rep is the better deal assuming they didn't raise that as much and assuming shipping from denver to Cali is better. The Rogue I think is the better built bench but you'd prob be looking at like $800 after shipping/taxes.

Haven't been able to use this one but the titan hefty v2 is the best bench ive ever used and only up to $190ish. Granted I only ever used commercial gym benches

@nickmakras8839

5 жыл бұрын

So comparing to the FB-5000 with the wide pad, which are the same specs as the V2 I believe it might be more worth it go with the titan. Welds are great, grippy surface and no wobble. And I didn't have a problem with their infamous terrible shipping lol

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

A few things, they still don't have a single post design in the front, the Rep has an extra brace on the frame for the center of the pad, 15" width starts to get to the "too wide" range IMO, and the Rep is cheaper. Titan also is known to have more issues with build quality and shipping (as you've mentioned). The Rep wins this one IMO.

Hi Brandon! Late to the party, but I was wondering if you find that this bench performs well for other exercises as well? I'm looking to start up a home gym and want the versatility and stability if I wanted to do Bulgarian split squats, hip thrusts, or to prop this bench up and use it as an incline bench. Wondering what your thoughts are on this? Thanks so much for the great video!

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

While this design is great for benching, I don't think it translates as well for hip thrusts due to the feet being different length

@jonathanyeoh4114

4 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Thanks so much for your insight!

I just got the Rep Fitness bench based on your review. Thanks! It is much better than what I was using and worth every dollar. The packaging is between a Rogue product and a Titan Fitness product. The outer box is decent quality but the parts inside the box bang into each other causing some slight chipping. Nothing terrible though. This is a version 2 bench and the pad is definitely not slippery.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you following up with the feedback and glad you like it!

Also, if you have wood floor, the bench will slide when setting up. No big problem, it's best you put rubber in your rack.. It's a great bench..

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about this but since I no longer have wood floors couldn't test it. In that case it might be nice for them to put rubber on the front foot or something to prevent sliding.

@REPfitness

5 жыл бұрын

Fixed in the latest version of our FB-5000 - now with rubber feet. Good to go if you have wood or rubber down now!

The Rep Wide Pad has been out of stock forever..............I have been strongly debating about waiting or buy the Thompson Pad from Rogue. I'm getting tired of waiting.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Rep is doing some awesome things, so when stuff does come in it goes fast. I know the owners are overseas a lot inspecting quality control stuff too.

@aheyrnfalco2345

5 жыл бұрын

I have the Rep bench with t Thompson Fat Pad. Get the Thompson, It's pricy but in my opinion its worth it!

@REPfitness

5 жыл бұрын

Back in stock! Great option for anyone who wants to try out a wider pad without breaking the bank!

@AbideinChristFully

4 жыл бұрын

@@REPfitness I don't understand why you don't offer the wide pad with the frame? Edit: SORRY found the wide pad version! www.repfitness.com/strength-equipment/strength-training/benches/rep-competition-bench-with-wide-pad

Love this bench. Rep is far superior to Titan in terms of quality and at a similar price for most things (racks, plates, add ons...)

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Def a more enjoyable shipping experience lol

@SmokinBuddha

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon - Titan's shipping experience is awful!! I just bought this bench yesterday and hopefully, I will get it next week. I was going to change the pads on the AB-5000 but decided to buy an extra bench.

Just ordered mine

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Solid pick up!

Is there any way you could measure the hole spacing center to center on the length and width between the holes? I’m trying to see if I can make the pad work for a bench I already have. Thanks

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

Ah I had to sell this when we moved into our rental to consolidate some of my equipment.

@braydenblakemore3907

4 жыл бұрын

Okay thanks for the reply

The recreation at my school has bad equipment for a powerlifter and it's really hard to get that competition feel before my first meet. Any suggestions?

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe see if there's a local powerlifting gym that you can get cheap access to.

Could you do dumbbell rows on this bench, without it tipping over because of the tri pod design

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, no issue.

As I am getting ready to purchase a bench, I would like to know what bench would compare better or worse and if money is no issue which bench is king.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

I think anyone you ask is likely to give a different answer. If you need a flat bench, this would likely be my suggestion.

Does rep fitness ever do sales? This would be perfect for my garage gym

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

They did some on Black Friday

So I’m a little confused, is this bench compatible with the Rogue Fitness Thompson Fat Pad?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

It can be but believe you have to drill holes.

I decided to purchase the rep 5000 and the wide pad based off your review. This is my first rep purchase but I am disappointing already. The wide pad arrived with a rip about an inch long where the fabric attaches to the back of the pad. I think this rip was already there when they shipped it because the side of the fabric has dirt stains along it like this pad was not brand new. The bench and the blue paint look high quality and it is very mobile on the castors and sits up sturdy too, not likely at all to fall over easily. All in all it looks like a great bench but damn, just my luck to get a second hand unit. I may not ever again deal with Rep Fitness because again I think the unit is not new when shipped. I just purchased 5 soft foam plyoboxes from them yesterday and now I am worried about them and may cancel that order today. I just learned today that their customer service is no longer even answering the phone but only via email and that it may be 2-3 days before I even hear back from them they said in a reply email so again not stellar service from the start is it?

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear, the good news is they'll replace it!

@MrKeithcl

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Not without a fight, they offered to give me a 15 dollar credit and not replace it. Now I am arguing with them to replace it but no decision has been made. I should not have to argue for a pad with no rip from a good company. For anyone looking to do business with this company I would consider an alternative.

@MrKeithcl

2 жыл бұрын

They said to me that they did not think the rip would get worse as it was near the seam. That alone is laughable.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrKeithcl TBH I'd tell them to send a replacement or a return label

@MrKeithcl

2 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon They did finally agree to send a replacement. I like your channel and feel bad for posting bad about Rep but I was less than impressed with their customer support. Anyway, it is what it is.

Hi Brandan, Have you ever compare Rep FB 5000 with Titian Fitness hefty bench? what to hear what your thought. thanks you!

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

I have not. I have heard that the Titan bench is nice (although not as nice as the REP).

@ivanx9955

3 жыл бұрын

​@@BasementBrandon thanks for the response! I just got my hefty bench. the pad is 15 inches wide, which is even wider than Rep wide pad (14). Not sure if the wider the better, but I kind of like it.

Man, I don't know if Big Brother Brandon is talking about the specs of a bench or the specs of his package.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe both!

Wish they would ship to Canada! Do you know any companies with good price to quality ratio for gym equipment that’s in Canada or ships to Canada?

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

I've heard mostly good things about StrongArmSport and Bells of Steel

@PeakBagger999

5 жыл бұрын

You could try Northern Lights Fitness. They have a good selection and are priced competitively.

@xRiLLeY

5 жыл бұрын

They ship some products to Canada through Amazon. Not sure when this started, however.

If you’re already buying a rack from Rogue and paying for freight shipping - would you still go with the FB-5000 Wide Pad for $169+$42 shipping = $211 total, or at that point just spring for the Shorty Monster Bench 2.0 w/ Fat Pad for $325 with shipping included?

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

Just depends here. The rogue bench is better construction and heavier duty, but some would say for 33% less cost the rep version is good enough. Really up to you. I’d prob go rogue just bc if you bought the bench separate from them it’s usually over $100 to ship due to its weight, so you’re getting a decent deal.

@shannonbrown9053

4 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon So you are saying if money is no object you would probably go with the Rogue monster utility bench 2.0 with the Thompson fat pad over the rep Fb-5000 wide pad? I'm planning on keeping this puppy for years to come...LOL

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

@@shannonbrown9053 Just more depends. If I'm doing a large Rogue order, Id' get Rogue. If I'm doing a large REP order, I'd get REP. If I'm just buying a bench with budget in mind, REP. If money isn't an issue and I want the highest quality, I'd go Rogue.

@shannonbrown9053

4 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon I'm all about quality....thanks for your reply! You da man!

How does this with the wide pad compare to the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 for flat bench? Is it worth getting?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

if you're just looking at it from a flat bench perspective the REP wins

@sadisticbutcher

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Cool, thanks. I already own the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 and wasn’t sure if it was worth buying the Fb-5000 wide pad just for flat bench. I might hold off just because I have a small garage with limited space.

If I didn’t t already have an ELITEFTS SCHOLASTIC DUMBBELL FLAT BENCH (BOLT TOGETHER) that I got for $169.00 then I’d be interested in the rep fitness one.

@GeneralSouL99

5 жыл бұрын

Your comment sounds like an ad bot :'D

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

I like a lot of what Elite does, just wish their pricing was more in line (especially shipping!)

@dlroto

5 жыл бұрын

GeneralSouL I just went to their site to copy and paste the name down. I forgot to mention that I also bought it with the gripper pad that they offer. They can pay me if they want to, I’ll take it.

@dlroto

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Campbell Diamond a few times a year like Black Friday you can get free shipping on stuff. You just have to be vigilant about checking their site. Like their yoke bar sometimes can be had with free shipping and also cheap.

This bench is more good to rogue thomson fat pad bench?? better comfortable? better durable?? what is better good flat bench??

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

The thompson is nicer, but it's like 3x more expensive.

Samson's flat bench is heavier duty due to being 7-gauge steel, which is 50% stronger than 11-gauge steel.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

But is it $149?

@REPfitness

5 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon Our 11 gauge bench is rated to 1,000 lbs. 7ga is pointless.

Is this adjustable for incline and decline as well?

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

They have one that does.

I’m 155. Should I get the wide pad? Do I benefit from it with my body type?

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

It will prob feel better on your shoulders, but isn't necessary

Nice reviews. I would be interested in how to get it in Europe.

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Ah yeah shipping on things like this is never fun.

@flakey1228

5 жыл бұрын

Why? We have way better benches in europe than the trash in the US! Look up Megafitnessshop

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Flakey 12 their designs aren’t as functional as this one.

@flakey1228

5 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon whats functional about a flat bench

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Many things, the foot design on their benches are not ideal for setting up. Some have adjustable legs, which in theory sounds good, but in application can lead to instability/points of failure.

Seems like an awesome bench! I just wish they shipped to Europe :(

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

:(

@CrazyGming

3 жыл бұрын

Same i was so happy that the bench was in stock I then realized that they didn’t ship to EU so I had to use a site that ship the package from USA to EU so you have an address in the US and they ship it from that address to your address hope everything goes well just ordered the bench

What is the name of that rack that you put the bench inside of?

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

Rogue RML 690c

Do you prefer the regular pad or the wide pad?

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

Both are decent. I think the regular width makes more sense for those that compete, but the wide pad is better for bigger people or those with shoulder issues.

Can you use a bench hangar on this?

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure TBH

Will this still slot into a rogue wall mount?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure

can you put a rouge fat pad on the rep fitness bench

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

I believe so, but you may need to put in new holes.

@kdh441

4 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon ok thanks

Rep Fitness just advised me that their pad is now 3" thick...no longer 4". Can you look into this and report?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

They also changed the design slightly so it makes sense.

@philipneri9599

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon But to a 3" thick? At 4" thickness, they were close to Thompson. Will you review their new design? What changed? I'm on the fence now between the Rep FB-5050 and the Rogue Monster Bench design. Any recommendation, price aside, also given whatever Rep's new design is?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

@@philipneri9599 what matters is total height with frame and pad. Rep is 17” Rogue with a Thompson is 17.5-19.75 depending on if you get the standard or shorty bench

@philipneri9599

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon thx...they also told me that they will update their video soon, and that they made "updates" to the feet, but did not share details.

@philipneri9599

3 жыл бұрын

Rep just got back to me.... regarding the feet update, they have made the back and front door/post with rubber bases. I guess the original had hard plastic? Still no update in the descriptions on their website, for FB-5000 and FB-5050 models

No welding problem?

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

no sir

Best Adjustable Bench!?

@BasementBrandon

4 жыл бұрын

Rep has a lot of good ones, I have the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 which is great, just expensive!

Damn that inflation.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

times they are a changin!

Shout out, America shorts

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

woo

Size matters!

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Truth

Well how much does your unit weigh Brandon? 😏

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

59.9 lbs :)

230 bucks 7/30/22

@BasementBrandon

Жыл бұрын

That's why you should always BUY NOW lol

FB is for Flat Bench not fat bench. all of the flat benches of rep have that code.

@BasementBrandon

2 жыл бұрын

Right on

I'm pretty sure FB stands for Flat Bench ijs...

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Damn you!! :)

You looking big brandon tell me your secret

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

small shirts.

first

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Nice!

60lb unit is too much....lol

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

Can take a beating

be careful

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

Nah!

Weird flex but ok

@BasementBrandon

5 жыл бұрын

?

$149 plus $52 shipping and $15 tax for me in NC. I guess you don't tell the whole story either, huh.

@BasementBrandon

3 жыл бұрын

What's not the whole story?

@TheRmm1976

3 жыл бұрын

@@BasementBrandon just ignore this troll... i guess he thought shipping is free for a 60 lb item, and there is no such thing as sales tax lol