Coop, and GGR, thank you for the review. Thanks also to so many of our customers that are sharing their long love for our benches and other equipment. 💪💪 We're listening and always looking to improve, everyone's feedback made this update possible. There's more to come!
Honestly, I think we can do something like that but we do have larger priorities right now@@bazintrickways3045 #IM3000 I'll meet with the engineers and discuss more, see when we can tackle it.
Just ordered your V2 bench and a few additional accessories like extra handle and extra wheels and leg crunch to replace my REP PR-5000 (loved it for a few years) which is just heavier and far less nimble than your bench. So is there a strong possibility in the not so distant future of a grippier vinyl like on the REP black wing and upgraded foam to be available as a new upgraded separate bench pad purchase? Maybe even just 12.25” full length without taper. Like a “powerlifting” pad version? Numbers etched onto both sides?
Numbers on both sides would be very helpful and a stand so when upright it's not resting on the pad would be great! . Knurled Stainless steel finishes for the handle, stainless steel logo and stainless steel pop pins for the attachment mechanism like the BlackWing I think would also be great for those wanting a more premium finish. People could and would be willing to pay extra for those premium touches in the pro version. It's an incredible product although still doesn't feel as premium as some of the newer benches
Been singing Ironmaster’s praises for over a decade now. I’ve had their bench and dumbbells for at least 15 years and I’ve been waiting for someone to give them their props. They’ve just quietly put out great equipment under the radar. Glad to see them getting some recognition from a large channel with a lot of reach. Thanks Coop!
@@danielpicerni24Love Gluck’s channel but that makes no sense.. the seat angle is better than most adjustable benches because it puts you in the same position an actual incline press station would.. maybe it’s not optimal for all angles like using an FID bench with dumbbells but the angle for incline pressing is superior to most adjustable benches.
@billbarnett2846 thanks for noticing! We saw Black Widow at Home Gym Con with some great-looking equipment, but the field has thinned out a bit over the decades.
I've had the Rogue flat bench, Rogue adjustable bench 2.0, Rogue AB-3, Rep-3100, and the Ironmaster Superbench Pro at my home gym and this one is by far my favorite and it's not even close.
I'm not a stickler for padding and vinyl feel like how others can be. However, I would say my Ironmaster pro's leather and padding is most similar to Rogue's AB-3. It's pretty firm with mediocre grip. I personally like it. I haven't tried Rep's new clean grip pads. I'm not a big fan of Rep's old bench pads. @@rayjbb1494
I have the Ironmaster Pro v1 and I absolutely love it. I have almost all the attachments. My favorite is the leg curl attachments, dip bar, and the cable tower. I basically have a full gym in my 10x10 bedroom/den thanks to Ironmasters.
I would absolutely love a new complete bench comparison video like you mentioned... Also this bench might be the new adjustable bench to me for value alone
Yes Coop, I'd love to see an update on the best adjustable benches (specifically a comparison of the Rep Zero Gap vs. the Rep Blackwing). Thanks! Great channel! 🤙🏼
I also think it would be great to see if any of the attachments are compatible with the other benches. (Such as if the preacher curl for the Super Bench Pro V2 will work with the Rep Blackwing)
The foot print is very small since it can stand vertically when not in use. I weigh 200lbs and find the bench to be very sturdy. I put wheels and handles on each side so I can move the bench out of the way quickly, which works great if you work out in a small space. The attachments are all good. It was the best investment for my space. Great bodybuilding bench candidly.
It’s absolutely incredible how good affordable home gym equipment has gotten in the last 20 years. It used to be that home gym equipment was cheaply made and often dangerous to use, and now it’s practically state-of-the-art! Thanks for highlighting new developments in this category. The attachments available for this bench make it absolutely ridiculous. Plugging in a cable attachment or leg curl/extension is so amazingly convenient. Anyone looking for a utility bench can’t ignore this.
Super happy you are showing off what Ironmaster can do. I have been waiting for these videos from you for Years Coop. Matt is the owner. You should link up with him and do an in person interview. Even go out to Seattle and see them in person. I went in 2019 for my Bday and bought the entire ecosystem and that helped me during the pandemic. Thanks Coop! ❤🎉😊
I have version 1 of this bench and love it. The incline seat is the big compromise for me, as a traditional design FID bench feels better when doing incline work, but the low weight and numerous attachments more than make up for it. This is it for home gym users with space and budget limitations. Don’t bother with anything else.
Awesome review dude, I bought into all the Ironmaster ecosystem during lockdown, from their dumbbells, bench, attachments and even the IM2000. All amazing equipment for the price, and made to last. Ironmaster go under the radar a lot but It’s nice to see them get some recognition and especially that the superbench is your new favourite adjustable bench 😊
Iron master already took your advice and made an upgraded pad for this bench! You have to purchase it separately but it seems worth it. Upgraded 2.5 inch commercial grade foam and vinyl with a special carbon fiber pattern. I may bite the bullet and get the regular bench at $500 and buy the $100 upgraded pad with my next paycheck.
Ironmaster has some great sales and they stack with their bundle discounts. I got the bench plus acessories and dumbells for nearly 25% off. I made changes to my order before they shipped and customer service was excellent. 👍🏼
I have this along with the Rep 4100 and FB5000. I bought the Ironmaster specifically for the leg, core, and crunch attachments. It’s a pretty good bench but the quality is not as good as Rep. Some of the materials and finishing seem a little cheap, the pad material isn’t great, the wheels suck, and the legs get in the way a bit when I’m benching. On the plus side, it’s truly an all in one if you want just a single bench, the numerous adjustments and angles are nice, and the attachments I have work great. Like a lot of home gym equipment it all comes down to your needs and budget.
i have the super bench, looked at the pro, didnt have much difference to me and is a little cheaper than the super pro v2... i absolutely LOVE this bench, which i bought on your recommendation. The ab attachment is what i use with my cable pulley to use lat pulldown, i also step on the bottom rungs to do low rows at the moment, would be nice to see those purpose made attachments for the bench but also already capable for the current setup. My favorite attachment for it was the leg machine which works awesomely with out the need for a dedicated machine for legs alone taking up a ton of space... the preacher curls attachment is nice too and i thought i would use it more but nope, its the abs attachment and the legs machine that I love the most. Money well spent, i was going to go with the rep bench before you showed this one and the additional purchases I would have had to make would have cost me around 500-1200 more for the same movements... Thanks for all your awesome work man!
Yes please to the adjustable bench breakdown for 2023!!! Especially with the one that is the most functional, useful with as many different options and angles please... I don't care how heavy it is, move it a couple times and use it EVERY day, Thanks!
V2 comes standard with one handle, and one wheel set; but you do have the option to add another handle and set of wheels if you want to roll both ways. Here in the HQ gym this is how we set it up; it is nice to roll it both ways, but 50% of the time I just pick it up and move it.
@@IronmasterPro Hi IronmasterPro! I just want to say a big thank you and shoutout to your company for creating some of the best equipment on the market especially for small areas perfect for home gyms. Before the pandemic, I was on the fence of some of the equipment due to cost/shipping to my area. But when the pandemic hit, I knew I had to get them. I started with the Ironmaster Bench, then quicklock dumbbells, then all the attachments for the bench, and finally the cable tower. Another big shoutout to “Jacob” from Ironmaster sales who is one of best out there too. Sent over any parts that needed replacement free of charge. I’m glad Ironmaster is getting some praise from people like Coop. Keep up the good work you guys!
I think it makes a big difference whether you have a use for the "ecosystem" or not. I don't have a ton of equipment but I have a power rack with a high low plate loaded pulley and attachable dip handles. All which are better than the equivalent ironmaster bench attachments. What counts for me is the bad and the structure of the bench, including legs that are not in the way of leg drive. Thinking of Rep AB 4100.
I watched your review last year and it almost made me pick another bench. However, I ended up choosing this bench because of all the attachments and the potential to build out the ecosystem. It seemed like the best option for leg extension/curls. I loved it. A few weeks later, I ended up also getting the Inspire FT2 cable machine and their bench with the leg extension/curl accessory attaches to the cables, which is way better than having to load plates in my opinion. So, I sent the Ironmaster Leg extension accessory back. I thought about sending the entire bench and other accessories back because I didn't need two benches. However, the dip attachment and the crunch situp attachment are awesome and I wanted to keep those options. After using both benches for a while, I actually prefer the Ironmaster bench over the FT2 bench for a few things like chest supported rows, etc. I added a handle and wheels so I can maneuver the bench from either side. It's just easy to setup up workouts and super convenient for how I use it. I couldn't agree more with this review...it's a great bench!
you can manually drill holes to attach the inspire scs bench leg ext/leg curl attachment cable kit (rollers and cable hook attachment points) to the ironmaster leg curl/ext and bench. I just got mine a month ago and I did just that.
Also I just superglued the hooks for the carabiners to the standard weight horn. You have to leave the olympic adapter off in order to do this. The olympic adapter is too large to attach the piece provided with the inspire bench
I guess the part I don't understand is why not just use a flat piece of steel welded to a bar. The square bar to attach to the center bar and the flat steel can be used to put your feet on. Leg drive now possible.
I bought it over a month ago with decline attachment and leg extension/curls, I wish the attachments had a little wider coverage but I freaking love this bench!
I'm still loving my Rep AB-5000 Zero Gap, but you're right it's one heavy sunnuva, but in a good high quality way. Main advantage this seems to have is the lighter weight, all of the attachments, and that dip bar...but I already have a dip bar for my rep rack so I'm good on that. Other benches like the AB-5000 zero gap have better padding for sure, and mine has been holding up very well. Maybe not needed for people who already have something similar, but should be HIGH on the list for ppl building new gyms or replacing old benches. Love to see the competition and innovation.
Completely agree! I think if you've got a rack then a matador or similar dip handle attachment would be your go to/ rings with a pull up bar. The beauty of these attachments would be if you didn't have space/ money for a rack. I'm planning a smaller set up now and eventually a set up with a rack (probs 3-5 years time). My question is if you were starting out again would you prefer to use all the attachments on a bench or prefer your set up with separate attachments on your rack (even if it meant waiting)?
Bought this Bench (Ironmaster Pro V2). absolutely amazing. I had to go from the rogue flat bench plus a cheap adjustable because i ran out of room. I got this one after watching your vids. It's amazing. So versatile with the seat and super helpful for 5foot 1 me. Also no prob moving it around with the wheels. Great all round bench. Thank you!!!!
I have the Rogue Adjustable 3.0, and although a fantastic bench that I will never replace, it requires doing a 125 lb floor clean to stow upright. If a kid were to hang off it and it fell on them...dead.
If I had a place where it would always sit for me to basically do incline chest work or whatever and never had to move it, that it a fantastic bench. On the other hand I literally don't even use the wheels to move around my Ironmaster, I literally just pick it up and move it around (and not only because the v1 didn't have a handle on the other side).
Hey GGR, thanks for the bench review. Do you all happen to know ow if the Bolt Fitness Venom Gapless Leg Curl/Ext is compatible with the Super Pro V2? Going to pick up this bench off of FB next weekend, but looking for a more adjustable curl/ext accessory to add. Would love to see you guys review some of the add on options in the market - especially the Bolt Fitness Venom. Thanks for all the great content!
Blackwing vs IM Superbench Pro v2 would be great as an upcoming video. Think your last few videos have got people picking between the two. Hopefully you can add which situations you'd recommend IM or Blackwing given they are both so good!
Damn Coop. You just made my decision tougher. I really need a leg extension/ham curl. I’ve been torn between getting this or the isolator and a Rep bench. I might just go with this for now. Great review!!! Also, I wonder how much it would cost to customize the vinyl and padding. Might be worthwhile.
I love mine and the attachments. Think I ended up around 32% off during black Friday. Sale bonus + you get more off buying more attachments in a bundle.
Great review. I'm definitely considering this bench for the new home gym. I too would love to see a low row attachment. I also wonder if the Thompson Fat Pad could be retro fitted to this!?
This is the most versatile bench on the market. It is top quality and is perfect for limited space. Glad that Ironmasters check cleared and they finally getting the recognition they deserve
I've been considering getting this bench with the leg extension attachment or getting the rep blackwing in anticipation of their leg extension attachment
Thank you for bringing up the weight issue. 95 percent of people don't need these things built like a tank. I have a bench that's 30 years old, half the weight of these newer benches and still handles everything I throw at it. I could probably carry around with one arm if it weren't awkward. I also have one of these newer 100lb benches and hate it
Great review! I have this bench and love the versatility - a few call outs though: 1. The attachments do take up a fair bit of space so its worth investing in storage for them; 2. Playing into the above - the chin up attachment is huge and takes up alot of space; ane 3. The chin up and dip attachments are great but would benefit from a knurled finish to give a more premium feel to the product! Surprised you didn't call this out in your review! All in all however an absolute standout of a product! Great job Ironmaster!
Stainless steel logo, knurled handle, bigger wheels and knurled pro attachments, laser cut numbers etc. A more high end version that competes with Rep's BlackWing $600 price tag but has all the fancy extras would be sensational!
Just ordered this bench, the dip bar, pull up staton, ab work/decline bench attachment, and the leg extension piece. Iron master is having a sale that ends tonight with 20% off for benches and accessories.
The V1 was a 20 inch height. Way too high, many of my clients couldn't plant their feet down well during bench presses. This new 17ish inch height is perfect.
I have been saying ironmaster is one of the best brands for a while. Their home gym is only 300 pounds but the Smith bar on it is by far one of the best Smith systems you will find on the market. They do need longer spotter arms tho.
So this review video has been up for almost a day now, and the list price of this bench is still the $499 list price stated in the video---Praise for Ironmaster for also not hiking their retail price of this product simply because of a GGR piece like some other dirtbag companies.
I love this bench. I have most attachments. If your tall you will need the extension for your head. I’m 6’5. But they really thought of everything. I yet the decking crunch attachment for nitric curls and to secure my legs for lat pull downs as well. Leg curls/extensions work great as well.
I sold my AB-3000 for the ironmaster superpro with the hybrid pad. The AB-3000 is just too heavy and the newer series of benches from Rogue and Rep just keep getting even heavier.
I had an older Ironmaster bench that I sold for a Rep AB-5200 due to all the hype. Quickly realized I made a mistake and sold that for a V2 pro Ironmaster. The weight and versatility of the Ironmaster are hard to beat in a home gym setting.
I think it would be cool if you reviewed the lat pulldown tower from ironmaster. I already own the bench and other attachments and love it's versatility.
The IM2000 was the best smith machine that I ever used. Also, the cable system on it went to 1:1, so I could load that shit up so heavy. Had to downsize, but hoping to get their DB's for my flat.
In the last two years I bought the Ironmaster Super Pro V1 and the XMark XM-9010 benches. Both great. I love the angles and accessories of the Ironmaster and the super comfortable padding of the XMark. If Ironmaster could replace the padding (on both versions of their Super Bench) with the padding used on the XMark I would be convinced to buy another Super Bench.
I've had the original superbench for like 20 years. It's held up extremely well but I realized recently that I absolutely hate the dimensions. The pad is too narrow and the height is way too high. I'm 5'6" and 155lbs (low body fat so thick frame) and I don't think this bench would be bad if you are tall and skinny (narrow frame). I know the new version has a wider and shorter pad but it's still not the 17" H 12" W standard.
How do you feel about the incline angles & seat at 5'6? I just got this bench and at 5'7, the 90 degree angle seat to the bench feels a bit off for incline exercises but i'm wondering if it's just something you get used to.
@@howdidigethere4874 I never really liked the seat configuration. I dealt with it though because I didn't know any better. Now that I got the Vesta adjustable bench, I realize how much better having a shorter bench with a water backpad is
👍 Nice Coop! I have to say, most of all I'm envious of that 65-lb bench weight! I bought the Rep Fitness "Zero Gap" adjustable bench a couple of years back after your review of it, and I love everything about it EXCEPT the something like 125-lb weight of it. I'm big on decline benching, and almost bought the Iron Master Bench until you came out with the review on that Rep Fitness. Just a little bit of a pain in the butt to move around, especially when you're lifting it up while standing in the back of the power rack to wheel it out... Not a huge deal, 'cause hey, we're all strong, but, just 'sayin...
Great review. I went back and forth on this and ATX and ultimately went MBX-660 - the adjustment for which I loathe. On reflection, the arc mechanism looks heaps better. I think here was either a sale on ATX or availability issue in the UK for the IronMaster, or maybe both, but hearing this glowing review, I think I made a bad choice. Should have learned my lesson with the IM dumbbells and kettle handle and stayed on-brand - they're great!
This bench always seemed like the best choice for those working out in a small space (without the option of a squat rack) because of its many attachment options. Rep spoke about additional attachments for the Blackwing like a leg curl attachment but having the attachments all on the bench like dip bars, pull up bars and leg extension curl may be better/easier/ more convenient than the Rogue jammer pull up bar, rings, a Blackwing (and the leg curl attachment that may come out while using monkey feet in the interim). Would love to hear from those with both options and how they find it! @garagegymreviews a gym build for small spaces rather than stand alone products like the minimalist video would go down a treat I'm sure! So much of building a gym is how you use the equipment in combination with each other rather than how good an item is alone
@@GarageGymReviews Please test and review the seated press pad. It is a fantastic chest support for seated scapular retraction with cables as part of the BRIG20 exercise series
Coop, and GGR, thank you for the review. Thanks also to so many of our customers that are sharing their long love for our benches and other equipment. 💪💪 We're listening and always looking to improve, everyone's feedback made this update possible. There's more to come!
That low row attachment would have me buying this bench in a heartbeat.
Honestly, I think we can do something like that but we do have larger priorities right now@@bazintrickways3045 #IM3000
I'll meet with the engineers and discuss more, see when we can tackle it.
Just ordered your V2 bench and a few additional accessories like extra handle and extra wheels and leg crunch to replace my REP PR-5000 (loved it for a few years) which is just heavier and far less nimble than your bench.
So is there a strong possibility in the not so distant future of a grippier vinyl like on the REP black wing and upgraded foam to be available as a new upgraded separate bench pad purchase? Maybe even just 12.25” full length without taper. Like a “powerlifting” pad version?
Numbers etched onto both sides?
Numbers on both sides would be very helpful and a stand so when upright it's not resting on the pad would be great! .
Knurled Stainless steel finishes for the handle, stainless steel logo and stainless steel pop pins for the attachment mechanism like the BlackWing I think would also be great for those wanting a more premium finish. People could and would be willing to pay extra for those premium touches in the pro version. It's an incredible product although still doesn't feel as premium as some of the newer benches
@@rayjbb1494 It's neurrel not knurled.
Been singing Ironmaster’s praises for over a decade now. I’ve had their bench and dumbbells for at least 15 years and I’ve been waiting for someone to give them their props. They’ve just quietly put out great equipment under the radar. Glad to see them getting some recognition from a large channel with a lot of reach. Thanks Coop!
Congratulations
In Gluck’s review he mentioned that the seat angle isn’t ideal for incline bench. Have you had any issue with comfort when doing incline bench?
@@danielpicerni24Love Gluck’s channel but that makes no sense.. the seat angle is better than most adjustable benches because it puts you in the same position an actual incline press station would.. maybe it’s not optimal for all angles like using an FID bench with dumbbells but the angle for incline pressing is superior to most adjustable benches.
@@airgordo4 that makes sense. Maybe I misunderstood Gluck. Watched so many reviews on this bench. I think I’ve seen them all. 🤣
@@danielpicerni24 The 90 degree angle isn't the most comfortable, but I have found it to hold me in position better than most benches do.
One huge practical improvement could be changing the seat attachment's pole's cross section shape from square to hexagon - adding adjustable angles.
That is a very good idea, actually
Genius.
impressed
Great idea.
Ironmaster is the last man standing of all the home exercise equipment I've seen over the last 40 years.
@billbarnett2846 thanks for noticing! We saw Black Widow at Home Gym Con with some great-looking equipment, but the field has thinned out a bit over the decades.
@@IronmasterProCan you guys update that padding? It looks and feels cheap and really brings your product down.
@@Stoffendous 💪 Thanks for your input.
I've had the Rogue flat bench, Rogue adjustable bench 2.0, Rogue AB-3, Rep-3100, and the Ironmaster Superbench Pro at my home gym and this one is by far my favorite and it's not even close.
how do you find the padding and vinyl over the Rogue and rep options you've had? Seems to be my main reservation now.
I'm not a stickler for padding and vinyl feel like how others can be. However, I would say my Ironmaster pro's leather and padding is most similar to Rogue's AB-3. It's pretty firm with mediocre grip. I personally like it. I haven't tried Rep's new clean grip pads. I'm not a big fan of Rep's old bench pads. @@rayjbb1494
I have the Ironmaster Pro v1 and I absolutely love it. I have almost all the attachments. My favorite is the leg curl attachments, dip bar, and the cable tower. I basically have a full gym in my 10x10 bedroom/den thanks to Ironmasters.
Squats?
Just the multiple versions of dumbbell squats. T'sall good.
I have this and love it. They listened to the critics and fixed a ton
I would absolutely love a new complete bench comparison video like you mentioned... Also this bench might be the new adjustable bench to me for value alone
Same i sold all my prime and rogue ab3. And bought this bench and never regret buying it
Finally. This bench has been a favorite for years. So versatile. Agree it is a very high value piece of equipment. Good review.
Yes Coop, I'd love to see an update on the best adjustable benches (specifically a comparison of the Rep Zero Gap vs. the Rep Blackwing). Thanks! Great channel! 🤙🏼
I’d like to see a side by side of:
1. Re Blackwing
2. Rep zero max
3. Iron master
4. GetRXD FIDAB-2
I also think it would be great to see if any of the attachments are compatible with the other benches. (Such as if the preacher curl for the Super Bench Pro V2 will work with the Rep Blackwing)
I own the ironmaster cable tower, the low row cable is on the opposite side of the lat pulldown and there is a foot plate that you can buy for rows
The foot print is very small since it can stand vertically when not in use. I weigh 200lbs and find the bench to be very sturdy. I put wheels and handles on each side so I can move the bench out of the way quickly, which works great if you work out in a small space. The attachments are all good. It was the best investment for my space. Great bodybuilding bench candidly.
It’s absolutely incredible how good affordable home gym equipment has gotten in the last 20 years. It used to be that home gym equipment was cheaply made and often dangerous to use, and now it’s practically state-of-the-art! Thanks for highlighting new developments in this category.
The attachments available for this bench make it absolutely ridiculous. Plugging in a cable attachment or leg curl/extension is so amazingly convenient. Anyone looking for a utility bench can’t ignore this.
Super happy you are showing off what Ironmaster can do. I have been waiting for these videos from you for Years Coop. Matt is the owner. You should link up with him and do an in person interview. Even go out to Seattle and see them in person. I went in 2019 for my Bday and bought the entire ecosystem and that helped me during the pandemic. Thanks Coop! ❤🎉😊
I've seen you on TH-cam, could you make a video on your ecosystem set up pls
I have the Pro V1 and love it. I use the crunch/decline attachment for nordics. This is also made in Taiwan instead of China. Big difference to me.
They could make an attachment for nordics. It would work.
I have version 1 of this bench and love it. The incline seat is the big compromise for me, as a traditional design FID bench feels better when doing incline work, but the low weight and numerous attachments more than make up for it. This is it for home gym users with space and budget limitations. Don’t bother with anything else.
Yeah the seat isn't the most comfortable BUT I have to admit it holds me in place better than most.
The seat sucks.
Awesome review dude, I bought into all the Ironmaster ecosystem during lockdown, from their dumbbells, bench, attachments and even the IM2000. All amazing equipment for the price, and made to last. Ironmaster go under the radar a lot but It’s nice to see them get some recognition and especially that the superbench is your new favourite adjustable bench 😊
@reddevill2336 Thank you!
@@Oli-Ravioli 💪
@@IronmasterPro no worries! Top notch equipment 💪🏻 hopefully some more attachments for the superbench and IM2000 to come soon 🙏🏻
That's quite an innovative bench. 140lb for a bench makes moving a chore, and we all move the bench quite a lot. Good review.
I LOVE my Ironmaster Superbench, best purchase I made for my gym.
Iron master already took your advice and made an upgraded pad for this bench! You have to purchase it separately but it seems worth it. Upgraded 2.5 inch commercial grade foam and vinyl with a special carbon fiber pattern. I may bite the bullet and get the regular bench at $500 and buy the $100 upgraded pad with my next paycheck.
Ironmaster has some great sales and they stack with their bundle discounts. I got the bench plus acessories and dumbells for nearly 25% off. I made changes to my order before they shipped and customer service was excellent. 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing, is there a coupon code for the 25% discount ?
Could you elaborate on the 25% off?
I have this along with the Rep 4100 and FB5000. I bought the Ironmaster specifically for the leg, core, and crunch attachments. It’s a pretty good bench but the quality is not as good as Rep. Some of the materials and finishing seem a little cheap, the pad material isn’t great, the wheels suck, and the legs get in the way a bit when I’m benching. On the plus side, it’s truly an all in one if you want just a single bench, the numerous adjustments and angles are nice, and the attachments I have work great. Like a lot of home gym equipment it all comes down to your needs and budget.
i have the super bench, looked at the pro, didnt have much difference to me and is a little cheaper than the super pro v2... i absolutely LOVE this bench, which i bought on your recommendation. The ab attachment is what i use with my cable pulley to use lat pulldown, i also step on the bottom rungs to do low rows at the moment, would be nice to see those purpose made attachments for the bench but also already capable for the current setup. My favorite attachment for it was the leg machine which works awesomely with out the need for a dedicated machine for legs alone taking up a ton of space... the preacher curls attachment is nice too and i thought i would use it more but nope, its the abs attachment and the legs machine that I love the most. Money well spent, i was going to go with the rep bench before you showed this one and the additional purchases I would have had to make would have cost me around 500-1200 more for the same movements... Thanks for all your awesome work man!
Yes please to the adjustable bench breakdown for 2023!!! Especially with the one that is the most functional, useful with as many different options and angles please... I don't care how heavy it is, move it a couple times and use it EVERY day, Thanks!
I also put wheels on both sides instead of the handle because I can move it around at either side. Love love love this bench!
V2 comes standard with one handle, and one wheel set; but you do have the option to add another handle and set of wheels if you want to roll both ways. Here in the HQ gym this is how we set it up; it is nice to roll it both ways, but 50% of the time I just pick it up and move it.
@@IronmasterPro Hi IronmasterPro! I just want to say a big thank you and shoutout to your company for creating some of the best equipment on the market especially for small areas perfect for home gyms. Before the pandemic, I was on the fence of some of the equipment due to cost/shipping to my area. But when the pandemic hit, I knew I had to get them. I started with the Ironmaster Bench, then quicklock dumbbells, then all the attachments for the bench, and finally the cable tower. Another big shoutout to “Jacob” from Ironmaster sales who is one of best out there too. Sent over any parts that needed replacement free of charge. I’m glad Ironmaster is getting some praise from people like Coop. Keep up the good work you guys!
@@marucat2797 Thanks, we always appreciate your input and questions, and Jacob will be grateful for the shoutout 🙏
I think it makes a big difference whether you have a use for the "ecosystem" or not. I don't have a ton of equipment but I have a power rack with a high low plate loaded pulley and attachable dip handles. All which are better than the equivalent ironmaster bench attachments. What counts for me is the bad and the structure of the bench, including legs that are not in the way of leg drive.
Thinking of Rep AB 4100.
Got mine 30% off on black Friday last year when including 2 attachments. Awesome bench.
It needs a Nordic Curl attachment, that would tempt me to buy one.
Glad to see this bench getting some love. I have this one in my home gym and love it.
Love this bench, had it for a couple years, and all the attachments for a year, LOVE IT. I'm 250lbs and lift heavy, this thing is stout
I love this dang bench. not the pro version but I have two of these.
I love IM’s gear for pricing, form and function. I think I have half their catalog🤣
TheCrunch Situp attachment is the best, much more better then Rep's sit up attachment.
I watched your review last year and it almost made me pick another bench. However, I ended up choosing this bench because of all the attachments and the potential to build out the ecosystem. It seemed like the best option for leg extension/curls. I loved it. A few weeks later, I ended up also getting the Inspire FT2 cable machine and their bench with the leg extension/curl accessory attaches to the cables, which is way better than having to load plates in my opinion. So, I sent the Ironmaster Leg extension accessory back. I thought about sending the entire bench and other accessories back because I didn't need two benches. However, the dip attachment and the crunch situp attachment are awesome and I wanted to keep those options. After using both benches for a while, I actually prefer the Ironmaster bench over the FT2 bench for a few things like chest supported rows, etc. I added a handle and wheels so I can maneuver the bench from either side. It's just easy to setup up workouts and super convenient for how I use it. I couldn't agree more with this review...it's a great bench!
you can manually drill holes to attach the inspire scs bench leg ext/leg curl attachment cable kit (rollers and cable hook attachment points) to the ironmaster leg curl/ext and bench. I just got mine a month ago and I did just that.
Also I just superglued the hooks for the carabiners to the standard weight horn. You have to leave the olympic adapter off in order to do this. The olympic adapter is too large to attach the piece provided with the inspire bench
I still love my Pro V1 - it's crazy how stable it is for how light it is
ooo tnx, i'll check that one out, too. i'm about to get a bench.
Thank you! We always say weight does not equal stability, construction does.
I guess the part I don't understand is why not just use a flat piece of steel welded to a bar. The square bar to attach to the center bar and the flat steel can be used to put your feet on. Leg drive now possible.
Had it for a while now.. its great 👍🏽
I bought it over a month ago with decline attachment and leg extension/curls, I wish the attachments had a little wider coverage but I freaking love this bench!
Have you done decline sit ups on it? How comfortable are the roller pads?
@@babelnow You will get a little sore but its solid, im 260 so im heavy, no stability issues
I'm still loving my Rep AB-5000 Zero Gap, but you're right it's one heavy sunnuva, but in a good high quality way. Main advantage this seems to have is the lighter weight, all of the attachments, and that dip bar...but I already have a dip bar for my rep rack so I'm good on that. Other benches like the AB-5000 zero gap have better padding for sure, and mine has been holding up very well.
Maybe not needed for people who already have something similar, but should be HIGH on the list for ppl building new gyms or replacing old benches. Love to see the competition and innovation.
Completely agree! I think if you've got a rack then a matador or similar dip handle attachment would be your go to/ rings with a pull up bar. The beauty of these attachments would be if you didn't have space/ money for a rack.
I'm planning a smaller set up now and eventually a set up with a rack (probs 3-5 years time). My question is if you were starting out again would you prefer to use all the attachments on a bench or prefer your set up with separate attachments on your rack (even if it meant waiting)?
They sell a hybrid pad that’s thicker and has traction on it if you want a better pad. Pretty cheap too, $89 shipped with tax. Love mine.
IM2000 review please! Not everyone needs a power rack.
Since this is new reigning champ of adjustable bench for GGR, it would be great to see a full entire demo of all the attachment features.
Bought this Bench (Ironmaster Pro V2). absolutely amazing. I had to go from the rogue flat bench plus a cheap adjustable because i ran out of room. I got this one after watching your vids. It's amazing. So versatile with the seat and super helpful for 5foot 1 me. Also no prob moving it around with the wheels. Great all round bench. Thank you!!!!
I couldn't be happier with mine. Great review.
I have the Rogue Adjustable 3.0, and although a fantastic bench that I will never replace, it requires doing a 125 lb floor clean to stow upright. If a kid were to hang off it and it fell on them...dead.
If I had a place where it would always sit for me to basically do incline chest work or whatever and never had to move it, that it a fantastic bench. On the other hand I literally don't even use the wheels to move around my Ironmaster, I literally just pick it up and move it around (and not only because the v1 didn't have a handle on the other side).
@@ellipsis...1986 A lighter bench sounds lovely these days haha.
Hey GGR, thanks for the bench review. Do you all happen to know ow if the Bolt Fitness Venom Gapless Leg Curl/Ext is compatible with the Super Pro V2? Going to pick up this bench off of FB next weekend, but looking for a more adjustable curl/ext accessory to add. Would love to see you guys review some of the add on options in the market - especially the Bolt Fitness Venom. Thanks for all the great content!
Hearing coop say this is his new favorite adjustable bench at 12:00 is a BIG statement. I think I'm gonna get it!
So underrated. I have the upgrades on V1. Great bench
Blackwing vs IM Superbench Pro v2 would be great as an upcoming video. Think your last few videos have got people picking between the two. Hopefully you can add which situations you'd recommend IM or Blackwing given they are both so good!
can you review the IM2000 please
Here on you tube there Is Great review of It by HGHR. But It Will be good if also he can reviw
I like to base my personality on coop's latest videos
Damn Coop. You just made my decision tougher. I really need a leg extension/ham curl. I’ve been torn between getting this or the isolator and a Rep bench. I might just go with this for now. Great review!!!
Also, I wonder how much it would cost to customize the vinyl and padding. Might be worthwhile.
ironmaster is more compact too
I would love to see you do a breakdown with the attachments and especially the DB stand
Yes @ the adjustable bench breakdown video. Do it!
Just after I bought the new blackwing from rep 😢
COOP! I just pre-ordered the REP Fitness Blackwing bench and then you come out with this review. I might have to switch to this.
Video production is amazing brother .
id like to see a review of the manta ray and comparison between the black wing and manta ray.
Did you hear that? He said "hey squad". I'm part of the squad! I never thought I'd make it. Thanks Coop!
I love mine and the attachments. Think I ended up around 32% off during black Friday. Sale bonus + you get more off buying more attachments in a bundle.
Actually just got email about 20% off, so same as black Friday last year iirc.
Coop is so smart and so much just a regular dude. Many more coops needed in the fitness arena.
Your relationship with Ironmaster is probably healthier than 99% of my relationships. Damn...
Great review. I'm definitely considering this bench for the new home gym. I too would love to see a low row attachment. I also wonder if the Thompson Fat Pad could be retro fitted to this!?
I already have the Rogue 2.0 and I am quite fed up of the enormous weight it has in order to be moved around. This is an option for a change.
This is the most versatile bench on the market. It is top quality and is perfect for limited space. Glad that Ironmasters check cleared and they finally getting the recognition they deserve
I've been considering getting this bench with the leg extension attachment or getting the rep blackwing in anticipation of their leg extension attachment
Just got the black wing. I hope they come out with a leg extension
@@AgentOfLogos They said it'd be releasing before the end of the year, and that they want to make it compatible with the ares and athena
@@moistchris1source? Compatible with the cables/selectorized plates?
@@arggyfedg Reply got deleted. Assuming it was because I mentioned the other group besides the ggr facebook
Can you do a video to make it as perfect as possible with that you Have available?(fat pad etc.)
Thank you for bringing up the weight issue. 95 percent of people don't need these things built like a tank. I have a bench that's 30 years old, half the weight of these newer benches and still handles everything I throw at it. I could probably carry around with one arm if it weren't awkward. I also have one of these newer 100lb benches and hate it
Great review! I have this bench and love the versatility - a few call outs though:
1. The attachments do take up a fair bit of space so its worth investing in storage for them;
2. Playing into the above - the chin up attachment is huge and takes up alot of space; ane
3. The chin up and dip attachments are great but would benefit from a knurled finish to give a more premium feel to the product! Surprised you didn't call this out in your review!
All in all however an absolute standout of a product! Great job Ironmaster!
Stainless steel logo, knurled handle, bigger wheels and knurled pro attachments, laser cut numbers etc. A more high end version that competes with Rep's BlackWing $600 price tag but has all the fancy extras would be sensational!
Just ordered this bench, the dip bar, pull up staton, ab work/decline bench attachment, and the leg extension piece. Iron master is having a sale that ends tonight with 20% off for benches and accessories.
The V1 was a 20 inch height. Way too high, many of my clients couldn't plant their feet down well during bench presses. This new 17ish inch height is perfect.
The V1 (pro) is actually the same height. It was the OG Super Bench that wasn't manlet/IPF safe.
Review the IM2000!
I have been saying ironmaster is one of the best brands for a while. Their home gym is only 300 pounds but the Smith bar on it is by far one of the best Smith systems you will find on the market. They do need longer spotter arms tho.
Working on it ;)@@Oli-Ravioli
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Does anyone else hear the other word when co-op says “bench” 🤣
This couldn't have come for me at a more perfect time. Just purchased the bench. Thanks Coop!😝
that bench is sick I like it!
Better than Rep AB-4100?
So this review video has been up for almost a day now, and the list price of this bench is still the $499 list price stated in the video---Praise for Ironmaster for also not hiking their retail price of this product simply because of a GGR piece like some other dirtbag companies.
I love this bench. I have most attachments. If your tall you will need the extension for your head. I’m 6’5. But they really thought of everything. I yet the decking crunch attachment for nitric curls and to secure my legs for lat pull downs as well. Leg curls/extensions work great as well.
I sold my AB-3000 for the ironmaster superpro with the hybrid pad. The AB-3000 is just too heavy and the newer series of benches from Rogue and Rep just keep getting even heavier.
I had an older Ironmaster bench that I sold for a Rep AB-5200 due to all the hype. Quickly realized I made a mistake and sold that for a V2 pro Ironmaster. The weight and versatility of the Ironmaster are hard to beat in a home gym setting.
It's time for an update on the battle of the benches
Rogue etc are missing out on business not building some sort of upgraded version of ironmaster all in one system
Def need a adjustable bench breakdown... Also would love a review of the cable tower addition to this!
I think it would be cool if you reviewed the lat pulldown tower from ironmaster. I already own the bench and other attachments and love it's versatility.
Great review and they are 10% off through March 14th. Just ordered one with a few attachments.
The IM2000 was the best smith machine that I ever used. Also, the cable system on it went to 1:1, so I could load that shit up so heavy. Had to downsize, but hoping to get their DB's for my flat.
I bet their margins are insane on this bench
In the last two years I bought the Ironmaster Super Pro V1 and the XMark XM-9010 benches. Both great. I love the angles and accessories of the Ironmaster and the super comfortable padding of the XMark. If Ironmaster could replace the padding (on both versions of their Super Bench) with the padding used on the XMark I would be convinced to buy another Super Bench.
I've had the original superbench for like 20 years. It's held up extremely well but I realized recently that I absolutely hate the dimensions. The pad is too narrow and the height is way too high. I'm 5'6" and 155lbs (low body fat so thick frame) and I don't think this bench would be bad if you are tall and skinny (narrow frame). I know the new version has a wider and shorter pad but it's still not the 17" H 12" W standard.
How do you feel about the incline angles & seat at 5'6? I just got this bench and at 5'7, the 90 degree angle seat to the bench feels a bit off for incline exercises but i'm wondering if it's just something you get used to.
@@howdidigethere4874 I never really liked the seat configuration. I dealt with it though because I didn't know any better. Now that I got the Vesta adjustable bench, I realize how much better having a shorter bench with a water backpad is
The hight makes it a fantastic sex bench... hehe
Mister IronMaster , le meilleur de l’Amérique après Mister Tesla ! 😂
👍 Nice Coop! I have to say, most of all I'm envious of that 65-lb bench weight! I bought the Rep Fitness "Zero Gap" adjustable bench a couple of years back after your review of it, and I love everything about it EXCEPT the something like 125-lb weight of it. I'm big on decline benching, and almost bought the Iron Master Bench until you came out with the review on that Rep Fitness. Just a little bit of a pain in the butt to move around, especially when you're lifting it up while standing in the back of the power rack to wheel it out... Not a huge deal, 'cause hey, we're all strong, but, just 'sayin...
The bench is nice but they should make it to found in half so you could have a back support when you use the leg extension
An updated breakdown of all adjustable benches would be great. Would also be interested in a review on the Griffin Adjustable Bench 2.0.
Why not make a video on full eco system and price on that vs "real" machines
Great review. I went back and forth on this and ATX and ultimately went MBX-660 - the adjustment for which I loathe. On reflection, the arc mechanism looks heaps better. I think here was either a sale on ATX or availability issue in the UK for the IronMaster, or maybe both, but hearing this glowing review, I think I made a bad choice. Should have learned my lesson with the IM dumbbells and kettle handle and stayed on-brand - they're great!
Foot lever is kick assssss
This bench always seemed like the best choice for those working out in a small space (without the option of a squat rack) because of its many attachment options. Rep spoke about additional attachments for the Blackwing like a leg curl attachment but having the attachments all on the bench like dip bars, pull up bars and leg extension curl may be better/easier/ more convenient than the Rogue jammer pull up bar, rings, a Blackwing (and the leg curl attachment that may come out while using monkey feet in the interim). Would love to hear from those with both options and how they find it!
@garagegymreviews a gym build for small spaces rather than stand alone products like the minimalist video would go down a treat I'm sure! So much of building a gym is how you use the equipment in combination with each other rather than how good an item is alone
Nobody wants to see a minimalist video on home gym equipment.
@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 Good thing I asked for a gym build for small spaces then, rather than the already uploaded minimalist video.
test and review the leg extension
Will do. - Coop
@@GarageGymReviews Please test and review the seated press pad. It is a fantastic chest support for seated scapular retraction with cables as part of the BRIG20 exercise series
Definitely ready for a bench showdown