Best adjustable bench (price aside) or should we review something else?

@fwiffo42

11 ай бұрын

This one looks like the best if cost isn’t a factor. But it’d be great to see a full bench show down. Especially since some people might like to know which is the best value and which is the cheapest bench worth buying.

@avinashtyagi2

10 ай бұрын

I'd love to see a review of the best equipment for Combat Sports and Strongman forms of training.

@dare.greatly

10 ай бұрын

Could you consider sharing what a Rogue 3.0 owners might do to improve the original pads would be useful.

@jimbin-yp8kw

9 ай бұрын

I would love to see this. Especially if you put it against the Irwin fitness, alpha bench, or the william strength. Those seem to be the 4 best.

@Cachapeluo

4 ай бұрын

Prime adjustable bench is also nice and made in USA too.

The bench king has returned

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

😃 I'd like to thank my mother, the teachers who said I'd never amount to nuthin, and my pet dog scruffy

10:07 you couldnt even keep a straight face delivering this line lmao that was smooth

Won’t lie, this was one of my favorite reviews from Gluck! It was informative and liked the positives pointed out and how he makes the personal inputs and really brought out the points that matter and shared good points and upgrades. The leg roll was also really nice and gets bonus points for showing the behind the ladder carriage! Well done and good job

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Putting Rep's roller into Rogue's was obscene. Well done!

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

It came to me, I didn't regret it 😂

That bench looks very impressive. The 7 gauge steel is amazing. My Rep AB 5200 and Rep FB 5000 are great benches, and it's hard to believe that there is something more beefy than them. I'm not going to get this, but I am probably going to look at it online for a few hours.

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

Hahaha this comment was very entertaining.

Been using my blackwing as my daily driver for a few weeks now and its great. Im positive my fiancé would leave me if i bought the manta ray too lol. Love your videos, thank you for the great content.

@WeiderMystic

11 ай бұрын

sounds like you'll have more time for decline bench then lol

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't think anyone would complain about the BW, it's a great one too.

Made the commitment and ordered the Manta Ray Bench along with the leg roller attachment a few weeks back...the numerous upgrades from the Adjustable 2.0 Bench were too difficult to pass up (and that thing's a tank itself). Was looking forward to this review and it added more reassurance of where my money went especially hearing of all the final upgrades from the prototype that Matt reviewed. Thanks Gluck and Winnie for the honest review👌

Thorough job. This will be a good video resource for people looking at this bench. Keep it up!

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I just want to say, Thank you Gluck! First thorough review I've come across.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

😃 thanks! Matt Pendergraph has one out though since he was sent the prototype unit.

Very good detailed review! I love mine! Pad, ladder, and ease of moving are noticeable!

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

It is a very very good bench

Damn! That was a great review! I wasn’t in the market for a new bench… until now. Damn it!! (I also can’t wait for the Irwin bench review!!). Great job again!

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Irwin will probably be awhile. I have to pick colors and last time that took me 7 months. That's not a joke, I really took forever 😂

Thank you Adrian for such an incredible review of the Manta Ray Bench! I totally agree on the knurled handles and colour options which I hope Rogue will provide these options at the Manta Ray Version 2.0 with some improvements. As expensive as it is, the Manta Ray is more sturdy and the leg pads are stronger to do incline and nordic curls. This actually gave me the idea of getting rid of my wall mount GHD as I can also do Nordic Curls on this Manta Ray Bench. Thank you Adrian again for answering my concerns if this Manta Ray Bench wobbles side to side which it does not (by tightening the screws correctly) and giving us the most interesting and updated reviews!

@pottsy1907

8 ай бұрын

Should I be concerned the foot catcher on the Rep blackwing comes across as inferior to the Manta Ray? Is the Rep foot catcher uncomfortable to use for decline work, which I want to do a lot of, aswell as using the other features the bench has.? Is the manta foot catcher worth the extra $$$

Great review!

Great amazing review man. I been thinking of substitute my AB-3100 and the Manta will be the one.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! That'll be an incredible jump.

Rogue makes some really nice stuff, but sometimes (a lot) their pricing is simply insane.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

I agree with that on some items. I think here the combination of American made and upping the level and steel and the high quality of manufacturing puts this up with other high end benches like Sorinex. I'd take this over some of the stuff from Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, Cybex and other commercial players if you're in that level of the market.

@avinashtyagi2

11 ай бұрын

Their intended market is billionaires who want to cage fight 😉

@LL-tz8lo

11 ай бұрын

rogue is the best plac I to buy unless u want something extra bougie when considering - great product design, great quality great service and delivery speed, best after sale customer service, best resale. Made in USA. this applies to nearly all of their USA made products

@avinashtyagi2

11 ай бұрын

​@@LL-tz8lo Perfect for those with money to burn

@LL-tz8lo

11 ай бұрын

@@avinashtyagi2 or someone who has money and is looking to use the greatest bench (that's not ultra high end like Irwin, WS, straydog etc) and can resell it for nearly 90% of the purchase price

Bet you loved making this. Good job!

Another great review! Thanks

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great review! Always enjoy being able to window shop through your reviews since I won't be buying a bench this expensive 😂

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

If I didn't have this channel I wouldn't have this bench either. Actually it probably was still a very ill advised purchase 😂

You are the bench goat dude 🐐 excited for the ab5200 2.0 review as i think thats the one I want. Blackwing seems too heavy for me

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

It just arrived and is in my driveway 😈

Awesome review! I didn’t realize this was using 4x3 7 gauge steel, that helps put the price into context. Do I need a bench this stout? No. Do I want it? Absolutely.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Hahaha I completely get it

I'm always thankful for the second hole

Thank you for this honest and very detailed review. When is your irwin fitness bench review coming. Would love to see your review on that as well

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

It'll probably be sometime in Q4

Wow. Those are two top notch benches. I think you are officially the king of benches Gluck.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

👑 That's what some say 😁

Great review. Hope to see a Get Rx'd 2.0 vs Manta Ray.

Great thorough review, thanks. I do have one question, though. Are you able to do hip thrusts on the blackwing without putting it up against the wall like you can with manta ray?

My go to for gym equipment reviews. Gluck's Gym just doesn't miss.

Mine just came in today, in red. Cant wait to assemble it.

I'd definitely love to see a bench showdown!

Great review! Will you make a review of the rogue transformer bar?

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not. We have trouble bankrolling all these vids at our size and that bar definitely seems like it'll get me in trouble 😂

Great review. Wouldn't mind spending a couple more bills for the Rogue but hard to justify twice as much. One good thing is it makes the 6 bills for the batwing look like a bargain. 😅

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Damn I wish I thought of using that as a joke 😂

Awesome review, so detailed! Wonder if it is worth upgrading my Rogue AB-3 with this?

@billchurch4460

11 ай бұрын

As a fellow AB-3 owner, it's painful to contemplate.

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

I can't answer that for you or your wallet 😂

Wynie is about to have me subscribe to your Patreon 👀

I've had this bench for about 2 months. Fantastic bench. Huge upgrade from my decade old Rogue flat bench, which was like 200 when I purchased it. Buy Rep to save money. Buy Rogue for American made and a product that will last, essentially, forever. My only regret is not waiting to purchase it so I could use your affiliate link and help you out.

Hey Gluck - awesome review. Just subscribed! How difficult is it to pick up & wheel around the manta ray? I want to order it but my fiancé is concerned she won’t be able to pick it up and move it around in our home gym.

@GlucksGym

7 ай бұрын

It's heavy but not as bad as Rep's Blackwing. I measured it with a scale and it takes about 55 lbs of effort to lift the front

Thanks for the great review my friend! I own REP’s Black Wing and am very happy with it. Not sure if I was in the market today that I could justify spending $500 more on the Rogue bench. I probably would still go with the BlackWing. Thanks again for the review. V/R Shane

@avinashtyagi2

11 ай бұрын

Seriously, for that price, I could get the blackwing, a high quality barbell and some plates I mean yeah the Manta is good, but it's not that good

@murdog04

11 ай бұрын

@@avinashtyagi2 100%. I guess if someone has to have the top of the line then go get the Manta. However, the BlackWing is the last bench you will ever need to own IMO.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

If I didn't have this channel I'd have never been able to justify it but idc how people spend their money. If they're happier and healthier for it then go for it, it's an exceptional piece. Appreciate the support!

Thanks that helped alot

Love a nice tight crack. Best part was when you stuck the rep in the rogue. Asserted true dominance. I want to sell My 3.0 for the manta, badly. Want the 12 inch pad and ability to do decline bench and ab work and Nordic’s. May god bless me with a small fortune in the near future amen

also got an idea for something to review. How about deadlift jacks. could do a comparo of a couple different kinds and price points (and vs the old 2.5lb plate)

outstanding use of safety straps at 2:06

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

You've been subbed for a year and that's the first time you noticed we drop the safeties for b rolls? People complain they're in the way of the equipment so we keep those lifts light 😘

Rogue just released the Manta Ray in red color. Just placed order for it today. Only thing holding me back was the lack of color options. Now I am stoked to receive it!

@shanedm3396

3 ай бұрын

How’s the red Manta Ray?

Very detailed and informative review. I currently own the Rep AB 5200 and the Rep Fitness AB 3000 2.0. I am going to get rid of my AB 3000 because I want another bench that can store upright. Unfortunately not all of us have a ranch size garage like you guys and can store 750 benches. That being said I have researched and researched and still can't make a decision, and when I discuss it with my wife she just gets a glazed intoxicated look in her eyes as soon as I discuss anything to do with my gym. I really want to purchase the Sorinex adjustable bench for the only reason to be different than everyone else? But I can not find any reviews on it? It looks well built as most Sorinex equipment, and do I really want another piece of equipment from Rogue? I don't know everyone seems to like this bench, maybe I will see if I have enough patience to wait until they offer a variety of colors to match my Gym. (red and black). I think you would of made a great car salesman you sure know how to sell a product even though you are not selling anything. (just reviewing). Thanks for the review!

@Glucksgym The thing I can see that I like better besides the price about the "Rep blackwing" is the stabilizing Post isn't there. I like that for doing barbell or curl bar spider curls. You show doing them with dumbbells but sometimes it might be nice to use a bar without having it hit when you lower the bar. Great Job on the reviews though!!

Glad you put your wife's test in Watched one of your older videos and how your wife didn't like certain benches As where to heavy to move, Good video

How many posts will be required to break even on an $1,100 bench??? 😂 Love how thorough your reviews are and definitely helpful doing the comparison.

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

This video will always be a big loss financially but most of these are 😂😭

I wish I could afford either the Manta ray or Black Eing, but I think I’m gonna have to go with the AB4100 when I build out my gym this Black Friday. Love tge review though! Thanks Gluck😊

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Wynie loves the 4100. When given a choice it's the one she grabs every single time and she's pretty spoiled with choices over here.

@LBJedi

10 ай бұрын

@@GlucksGym is there a bench you’d pick over the 4100 in that price area?

Still waiting for my black wing bench. That rogue bench looks beautiful though and I like the thicker rogue leg roller.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

The other rollers seemed fine until I got these 😂

I knew you were going to try to fit the ends of rollers together for this review lol

never gonna buy this benches, but still watched because i want you guys to succeed

BRB, going to list my Rogue 3.0 on marketplace 🙃

Both of these look like winners. The black wing is more than enough for anyone, but who doesn’t love a good overbuilt bench like the manta ray. Great comparison y’all!

You planning to do a review on the new Titan power bars?

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Yep. Not exactly sure how I'll handle it but I'll do something with them.

How about a review on the Griffin Adjustable Bench 2.0?

Dam that's an expensive bench looks great though these cheap ass gyms need to buy some of these great video Thanks!

If I hadn’t already bought a bench with one of your affiliate links, this might be tempting in spite of the price tag…

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

I know a guy with a few benches. Don't listen to that guy 😂

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I was just at Rogues factory in Columbus. I’d visit Rep’s but that doesn’t seem worth a trip to China

Nice review! I wanted to know if you think shorter people would have any issues with the leg attachment position for nordics or decline work? I noticed you cannot adjust the position of foot roller (the one farthest from your head).

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Define short. I could have Wynie try it but she's 5'5" ish. I think it'll be fine because I when I was playing around with them I moved my knee position a bunch of times to check the length but admittedly I didn't test it with that in mind.

@deechen17

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm curious to know how it feels for her then at 5'5". Wonder if it's possible if some shorter guys or girls that are maybe under 5'4" or so to be unable to reach the bench pad or something

My red Manta arrives Tuesday. Happy i held out

Hopefully they will do a premium option with all stainless steel contact points. Like they did for the AB 3.0. I don't like the single point of contact ladder design even if its covered with whmw. I would prefer a stainless ladder on the outside.

How is the Manta Ray with incline presses vs. the Blackwing? I ask because the Blackwing allows the seat pad to be angled upwards towards the lifter which holds your butt in place during heavy incline presses. The Manta Ray has a less precise seat adjustment which appears to allow the user to slide forward during heavy incline presses.

@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472

10 ай бұрын

You can also review the latest updated Ironmaster bench.

Gluck is the bench daddy

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

😘

Im down for the bench showdown!

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

I fully back any viewer who encourages my addiction

Thank you

Knurled front handle would have been a nice addition, but beautiful bench overall!

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Definitely a very well done bench but I thought you had your eyes on that 5200 😍

Bench King 🤴🏻 is here!

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

😃 awww yeah

I love fitting my lil rep into my big Rouge 😂

Love the thompson fat pad. That alone would sell me on this upgrade.. in like 5 years from now, when i can afford it 😅😂

@Blahmanwhysoserious

10 ай бұрын

In 5 years inflation will prob have this at 3k 😂

This looks like a nice one - still over here enjoying my flybird using no more than 25 pounds. LOL

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

haha, where'd you get that nice bench from 😊

7:02 Gluck letting the intrusive thoughts win

You mated the leg rollers

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

Nobody had to talk about it 😂

@glucksgym can you please review some bridge built products, especially their adjustable bench.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

The issue is funding them. I reviewed their roller cups but videos like that are big financial losses for the channel. Until the channel gets much larger it'll be hard to cover everything

@jonaslinuselfving

11 ай бұрын

@@GlucksGym ok. I thought companies were willing to send stuff for free to get exposure.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Some are, some have different views/priorities.

Really cool bench, overkill on the "commercial grade" quality and price for most people though. I went with Blackwing.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Def overkill for most. It's at a different level for sure.

Should I be concerned the foot catcher on the Rep blackwing comes across as inferior to the Manta Ray? Is the Rep foot catcher uncomfortable to use for decline work, which I want to do a lot of, aswell as using the other features the bench has.?

As an Adjustable Bench 3.0 owner, i wish a retrofit kit was possible :(

@lme_sparky

11 ай бұрын

This👍🏼

I'd pay $1300 if it could do my Nordic curls for me.

Any updates on the Titan’s bars?

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

We'll do a video on them eventually. Still waiting for everything to get in.

Are there any adjustable benches with leg curl/leg extension besides Iron Master? That is a huge factor for home gym IMO as I can't get that with rack attachments and a dedicated leg extension/curl machine takes up a lot of space.

@MelloHubb

11 ай бұрын

Bells of steel buzzsaw is a awesome bench

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Bells has one we've reviewed. It's a decent bench, here's our review kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJaczaVvacuwXdI.html Rep is supposed to make an attachment but it's been years and I haven't seen it yet

@Jobe_Smith

11 ай бұрын

I use the Powertech but I wouldn't recommend it unless you want the tower that it attaches to. BlkBox makes a rack attached leg Ex/curl¿ If I had to buy a new one I might just get the Bodypower ub100.

What a steal!

Lord of the bench

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

😊

American made baby. Still I think I'll keep my 3.0 just with I could get a better grip pad for it.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

That bench with this pad would be phenomenal

where did you get the basketball hoop for the rack? i need one 😮

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

That's from Oak Club Manufacturing

If I were building a home gym from scratch with unlimited budget, this is what I would get. Instead I'll just have to be happy with my AB-4100. Either way, if you ever come visit, Wynie won't be able to complain about moving the bench around.

Alas not sold by Rogue's Australian importer. Nor is their Utility Bench 2.0. On the plus side they did recently import the Monster leg rollers, after starting to carry the Monster line in October '22, so perhaps things are improving slowly.

@bnwww

10 ай бұрын

Amusingly Rogue Australia announced the Manta Ray was "coming soon" 4 days after your video.

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

I'll take all the credit 😂

Whoever manufactures REP's benches needs to up their foot catch game.

thanks

Damn Gluck I think you convinced me to go Manta Ray over Blackwing. Feel bad about my leanings because those bastards at Rogue still haven't given you a Canadian affiliate link....lots to ponder

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

They're good at keeping their money 😂

Where did you get that rack-mounted mini basketball net?

@GlucksGym

2 ай бұрын

Oak Club Manufacturing but I can't seem to convince them to make more

@jonathancurtis5122

2 ай бұрын

@@GlucksGym dang! Okay well thank you for letting me know! I appreciate that 👍

The people want an Ironmaster Super Bench PRO V2 review. They should send you one free because Gluck's Gym is awesome. #Yeah #Lit

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

I bought the last one. I'm not buying another one 😂 really not that much has changed on it

@twanrui3222

10 ай бұрын

@@GlucksGym Theyll send you one free, if you ask. $200 marketing expense for them.

The real question is it a 40% better bench? To justify the 40% price difference to the Blackwing. If it’s only 10% better it doesn’t make sense unless of course you’re a bench historian or collector.

@lawrence09151

10 күн бұрын

Made in USA

The Bench King is back...so many options these days! People need a Venn Diagram before making their choice.

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

Hahahah. You wait, someday I'll steal that joke and you'll be like wtf... I cam up with that!

@joecowan3719

11 ай бұрын

@@GlucksGym DO IT! Anything I can do to help you and the rest of your fam build your GlucKing Empire!

I’m currently not pooping watching this if that’s what you’re wondering.

Still waiting for you to review Titans FID bench, probably best bang for your buck compared to these Two

Looks sick. But probably not worth selling my 2 rep benches to earn up half of what I need to buy it.

Manta Ray... I wanna see it in Red!

@FlashGamer521

2 ай бұрын

You can order red now.

Bro... the moment you inserted the REP roller into the Rouge roller, you defied nature! Your awesome, but you can't play God like that 😂

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

Mistakes were made 😢

Why couldn't Rogue just added the decline and leg roller to the AB 3.0???

@lme_sparky

11 ай бұрын

Fr Fr. Da fuq

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

I think this is their evolution of the 3 and they make more money on new products rather than revising them. They also don't seem to like to revise things 😂

The Rogue bench looks really nice, arguably the quality can't be touched, but when considering the price, range of adjustment, wide pad for my fat ass and zero gap I'd likely go for the Blackwing.

So, u didn't answer the real question we all have. Which bench, rogue or rep, increases your bicep size more th second you buy the bench?

@GlucksGym

10 ай бұрын

Ok that made me laugh. Studies have shown bicep size is proportional to how often you use my links 😉

Nice but for twice the price it better be. Rep still best bang for your buck.

Boom goes the dynamite

@GlucksGym

11 ай бұрын

So close. Baylee is hard to beat.