I have had the original Super Bench for years (before they came out with the Pro). I did a ton of research before getting it and it was and still is the best i could find for apartment dwellers. Just recently i decided to start getting some more of the attachments. Pullup bar - I bought this with the bench. Have used it twice a week for years. Has 5 different height settings. Put some weight on the legs if you tend to come down fast so the bench doesnt tip. I am 200 lbs and i have done weighted pullups with 50+ lbs but with a weight vest so no issues with hitting the bar at all. I turn the pullup bar the "wrong way" and use a bolt in one of the holes to keep it at the height i want. Then wrap a band around it to do seated lat pull downs. It works well enough if you don't have the space for a dedicated machine. Dip Bar - Sturdy and same with adding weight. Use a vest if you can. You can put the dip bar facing the other way as well. Might work better for dips with a weighted belt. Leg Ext attachment - Holds a ton of weight and accepts standard or olympic weights. Again i use it for stuff other than legs. If you have another seat you can position yourself under it for calf raises, but my favorite is using it for seated rows. Get some nylon straps, wrap it around the end, and put your feet up against the supports when you sit on the bench. The pad that it comes with is slippery as hell. Wasn't an issue for me when i bought it but now that my bench numbers are getting higher i feel like i need more stickiness to keep me planted. Hybrid pad is the next purchase when it comes back in stock. The Super Bench is higher then the Pro version when in the flat bench position do to the different shape of the adjustment bar. Keep that in mind if you want to get the OG version to save some cash. Also put some loctite on the bolts that attach the bench to the pad. Mine backed out but this was years down the road.
One of the most helpful comments so thanks! I had hoped to use the pull up attachment for band work or lat pull downs with a Amazon style cable pulley. Glad to hear it's taken some weight and adding weight to the legs helps with this. How do you find storing the pull up bar in an apartment? It looks quite bulky and wondered if it would take up too much room. Thanks again
I have been using this bench for 12 months, along with numerous attachments. It’s been great. Well done on the review. It was informative, balanced and accurate.
I ended up buying one last week. So far I'm impressed with it. I thought it might be kind of gimimicky, but after decades of using ladder-style benches this thing is a lot more solid than I'm used to. The seat is too low when the back is upright and it's not the most comfortable but it does hold me securely and in more postions, like chest supported rows, than my previous benches so that's an acceptable tradeoff for me. Loving being able to do things like incline situps and nordic curls. It's also easy to move and use, which is important since the whole family uses it. And I like that it's made in Taiwan instead of China. There is room for improvement considering what it now costs but overall I love it.
What attachment are you using for nordics and how does it compare to using a more dedicated Nordic bench? Still liking the bench overall? I'm considering swapping out my Rep bench for this.
@@joshwoods I use the decline attachment like this guy does here, only I don't bounce up and down: th-cam.com/video/BohwHet5iPI/w-d-xo.html I haven't used a dedicated Nordic bench but I would imagine the Ironmaster isn't as good. I do really like the bench for the variety it adds, but if you don't need the versatility I think something like the AB-4100 would be a better choice.
@@joshwoods The main tradeoff for the versatility is the incline seat. It's low to the ground when the bench is at 85 degrees and has a little bounce to it when lifting moderately heavy. It's also a bit awkward at some angles, but it does hold you securely so it hasn't been a big deal for me.
@@plmn93 the new super bench pro v2 addresses the height of the seat in the incline position for military press I believe. Might be worth looking at if you could sell yours and re-purchase
I love how lighthearted Glucks channel is. Also has the most butt references and PG/PG-13 references of the equipment review channels I watch, which gives extra points from me
Solid video man. I used to own this bench and my favorite thing about it was it's weight - it's the only decent adjustable bench you can safely store on a wall hanger, which was great for my layout and space restrictions.
Mine had a tiny bit of wobble (nothing like yours though) but I fixed that by tightening the bolts (especially at the pivot) just slightly. It's now rock solid without any wobble at all.
I've found my pivot has been loosening a bit every couple of weeks. Probably from doing incline situps. I may try some Loctite or get a longer bolt that I can put a second lock down nut on. Even when it it a bit loose it is still more stable than my previous ladder style racks, so not a huge deal, just an annoyance.
This is the best review I've seen on this. You hit all the major pros and cons in a fair way. I'd probably prefer the Rogue but with only room for one bench and my wife and kids using it, this would just be a lot easier to use day in and day out. One note, according to Ironmaster the weight rating in flat is the same on either end so you don't need to turn it around for bench, and also should probably swap the feet so the narrow one is in front which is how they show it on their website.
Ideal if you don't have a lot of space to workout and if you like small angle adjustments. Got mine a year ago and the only complaint I can think of is that he is a bit narrow but the lenght is perfectly fine. Good product.
I put my Rep AB-5000 up for sale. Purchased a Ironmaster Super bench again. Low incline and high decline angles on Ironmaster bench are much better for complete chest development. This time I got the original and not the pro which is only good for short lifters. You may want to check out the Edge Fitness Transformer Bench. Design looks wicked.
Awesome video as always!! I've had this bench for almost 2 years now and it looks and performs like it did on day 1. I highly recommend the leg attachment, it was one of the main reasons I went with this bench because my gym is in such a small space in my house. Leg extensions and lying leg curls feel real good, not as good as a dedicated machine would be, but takes up a lot less space and gets the job done for sure! I would love for you to pick one up and give your opinion... One thing I noticed is that you have the wheels on the opposite side that I have mine. I looks like on the website its opposite what the pictures show as well. It does seem to allow your feet to be a little closer when benching so I may have to try that... Great video, thanks again!!
Man pointing that out really messed with my head for a minute. It looks like they swapped the wheels from being on the longer legs to the shorter legs. Or I can't read and never looked at the directions and built if the way I thought worked for me. Thanks for the support! I'll see what we can do about the extension especially since I'm fairly certain another FID bench I may or may not own is coming out with one as well.
Play around with them! It's all personal preference. In the office gym, and mine at home, we've put the wheels at the head of the bench to wheel into the rack (which is mostly the only time I've used the wheels).
I have the OG Ironmaster super bench. The leg extension I use weekly, the bench used to only be $250 and less than $100 for the leg extension a few years back! I have the decline and dip attachments too. The bench itself isn't the greatest vinyl for benching but it gets the job done.
UPDATE- just committed to buying this because of your review, I won't wait for rep to make their attachments, I sent email to please honor my purchase since I messed u and ordered it when I was registering, I sent a link to this link too! "$130 chunk of foam" Cooooooooold blooooded lol
I've had this bench for a year and it's been great. Also have the preacher and leg attachments, and both work perfect. The smaller footprint, attachments, and no seat gap make it the best bench for my home gym.
So glad you reviewed this bench! It was one of my first splurges along with my Ohio Power Bar into buying “nice” home gym equipment instead of cheap stuff and I love it. Separately, I’ve used the Ironmaster Ultimate Row Handle and I think I would really enjoy using it since it’s so versatile. Would love to see you review it!
Any chance the ironmaster dip or leg extension attachment works on the Rep Zero gap bench? I know rep have confirmed releasing leg extension and leg curl attachments for the new black wing bench, but wondered if this would be a fix in the meantime.
Thanks for the great detailed review. In my search for the perfect adjustable bench, I strongly considered this one but ultimately I just love the aesthetics of the rogue/rep style. If you're up to review another bench, I highly recommend trying out the getrxd fidab-2. It is most likely my top choice currently because it is an fid bench with overbuilt rogue 3.0 aesthetics. Basically rogue ab3 but with 3.0 look. Almost perfect in my opinion. Brandon did a review on it as well. I really hope to hear your take on this one as well. Thank you for your hard work
Nice review! Have a couple questions, what is attachment receiving tube size (interior dimensions) at the "top" of the bench? Also, what is the attachment tube dimensions (outside dimensions)? Considering using on another piece of equipment and am considering these attachments. Thank you!
At 7500 subs You guys should either do a behind the scenes video showing the space as a whole and interesting cool strange things you deal with in making content. Or A classic Q&A
We've been talking about maybe doing something at 10k but haven't decided on anything yet. Maybe a stream or who knows but hopefully people actually watch haha
ah, gotta say, I've been using this bench for 3 yrs and I love them. best one's I've ever. I have both the superbench and superbench pro. definitely like the older version over the pro. if ur selling it I'm interested.
My current idea is to get this bench and fit it with a Thompson Fat Pad to use for flat benching, decline/ab work, get the hyper extension and leg extension/curl attachment as well since I don't have space for stand alone options for those... And then just a separate adjustable bench for all dumbbell work and incline benching as this bench wouldn't be good for incline anymore as I doubt the seat is compatible with a fat pad. Not sure if that's a good idea or a terrible idea but that's where I've been leaning for a couple of months now.
@@NoFate247 I'll tell you said to but she always encourages me so I don't think she'll listen. You're gonna have to come over here and help get her out
I have a question. How far from front rack uprights do I need to move bench to do incline, iam talking about lifting/incline outside rack? Do you think this bench will work if I only have about 5" in front of rack to do incline? Thinking about getting rhino with built in 24" rack..but if I wanna do incline the rhino platform will get in the way since there is only about 4 to 5" of space from platform to front uprights...and same with the 4 post rep fitness with ares. Iam talking about lifting outside of rack. Somebody suggested to get the hoist 5167 bench which will work in very tight spaces do to the way it inclines and declines kindda like ironmaster
Yep that is underrated. I don't think a lot people realize that there is a world of difference between Taiwan and China, from a morality standpoint anyway.
Taking into consideration Rogue just upped the price $10 on the base unit and $35 on the stainless upgrade and from what I've heard that grippy vinyl isn't that grippy (though that's just what people are telling me)... Those things make me lean towards the 5200 but there's still some preference there. Some people love Rogue and I always want to support American production but at some point the cost (essentially $200 and stainless is $300) is gonna sway people. Are you really getting that much more bench?
I own 2 rep benches and I couldn't be happier with them. The pads on them are outstanding, and they are built like a tank. I highly recommend rep benches. The quality for the price is hard to beat in my opinion.
What about the wide/hybrid pad? Also have seen people swap the pad for Thompson fat pad and apparently that’s the best way to go. But I’ve never seen it in person or had anyone review it.
If the Rep AB-5000 had the leg attachment from the ironmaster super bench, it would be a perfect combination. The Ironmaster Super Bench Pro is the more versatile design. However, cutting the height down to 17 inches and taking away the third seat height adjustment was a HUGE mistake. Anyone 6ft and up will have a hard time using this bench for incline pressing due to the seat height being so low. They redesigned their back pad with their hybrid option. But foolishly, they did not redesign their seat pad. It is the Achilles Heel of this bench. The seat is too small and uncomfortable for heavy presses or prolonged use. It is by far the best adjustable bench for decline presses due to the superior leg attachment. But ironically, it is the one of the worst adjustable bench for high incline pressing due to the under sized seat. I' stick to low incline presses which do not need tbe seat at all.
Funny you say those things because I'm fairly certain rep is going to make a leg attachment, I saw a leaked CAD design and Ironmaster is supposed to do something about the seat and those exact issues... So... That'll make things interesting.
@@GlucksGym Yes I'm passionate about home fitness equipment. So I notice any design flaws quickly when I receive new equipment. And thanks for the information. Thing will really get interesting if both of those updates come out. Not sure if I will keep my Rep bench or come back home to the Ironmaster.
@@GlucksGym I think one of Ironmaster's issues is that they use the same seat for the original and Pro, and the Pro and hybrid pads are thinner, which makes for a bigger gap.
@@GlucksGym I wouldn't count on Ironmaster to make an update. Maybe a new accessory, but they don't do many updates. I guess a new seat that is taller and closer the pad would be possible.
Except the review talks about the wider pad and it also brings the cost closer to $500 which is bringing this into a higher range of products. If I bought that someone else would complain I missed the next addition so we gotta be as thorough as possible but aren't going to cover every single option.
Thumbs down for being a fitness ambassador but looking unhealthy in the face - the carrier in minox destroys collagen Thumbs down for saying "at this point in time " just say "at this time" as its immediate obvious by context whether you are referencing a point or a range Thumbs down for having relatively NO delts
I own the original super bench, and have for about 11 years. I originally purchased it because it was the smallest (shortest) bench available, and my home gym was in an apartment. I needed every inch (enter Cluck joke here) I'm very glad I purchased this! Now my home gym is 900 square feet, with about 35k in equipment, and I still find myself using that super bench at least once in every workout. I love my Rogue 2.0, but it's nice having a bench that weighs a fraction, and the attachments are legit. I still use the leg extension, decline and dumbbell stands. I don't think I'll ever get rid of this bench. I appreciate you reviewing this because it is a real contender and a serious piece of fitness equipment. In fact, having this bench stand the test of time, makes me realize how comically overbuilt all my Rogue equipment is.... I'm 5'9" and 170 and have never had an issue with the comfort of the seat, btw. YMMV
I have had the original Super Bench for years (before they came out with the Pro). I did a ton of research before getting it and it was and still is the best i could find for apartment dwellers. Just recently i decided to start getting some more of the attachments.
Pullup bar - I bought this with the bench. Have used it twice a week for years. Has 5 different height settings. Put some weight on the legs if you tend to come down fast so the bench doesnt tip. I am 200 lbs and i have done weighted pullups with 50+ lbs but with a weight vest so no issues with hitting the bar at all. I turn the pullup bar the "wrong way" and use a bolt in one of the holes to keep it at the height i want. Then wrap a band around it to do seated lat pull downs. It works well enough if you don't have the space for a dedicated machine.
Dip Bar - Sturdy and same with adding weight. Use a vest if you can. You can put the dip bar facing the other way as well. Might work better for dips with a weighted belt.
Leg Ext attachment - Holds a ton of weight and accepts standard or olympic weights. Again i use it for stuff other than legs. If you have another seat you can position yourself under it for calf raises, but my favorite is using it for seated rows. Get some nylon straps, wrap it around the end, and put your feet up against the supports when you sit on the bench.
The pad that it comes with is slippery as hell. Wasn't an issue for me when i bought it but now that my bench numbers are getting higher i feel like i need more stickiness to keep me planted. Hybrid pad is the next purchase when it comes back in stock.
The Super Bench is higher then the Pro version when in the flat bench position do to the different shape of the adjustment bar. Keep that in mind if you want to get the OG version to save some cash.
Also put some loctite on the bolts that attach the bench to the pad. Mine backed out but this was years down the road.
that’s sick, thanks for the suggestions and details
One of the most helpful comments so thanks! I had hoped to use the pull up attachment for band work or lat pull downs with a Amazon style cable pulley. Glad to hear it's taken some weight and adding weight to the legs helps with this.
How do you find storing the pull up bar in an apartment? It looks quite bulky and wondered if it would take up too much room. Thanks again
I have been using this bench for 12 months, along with numerous attachments. It’s been great. Well done on the review. It was informative, balanced and accurate.
Thank you! Glad people are able to see the balance and everything that gets weighed in on these reviews
This is great. I've been curious about this bench since I started putting my gym together. After watching I feel very well informed. Thanks Gluck!
Awww thanks. Now where's the DIY version?
I ended up buying one last week. So far I'm impressed with it. I thought it might be kind of gimimicky, but after decades of using ladder-style benches this thing is a lot more solid than I'm used to. The seat is too low when the back is upright and it's not the most comfortable but it does hold me securely and in more postions, like chest supported rows, than my previous benches so that's an acceptable tradeoff for me. Loving being able to do things like incline situps and nordic curls. It's also easy to move and use, which is important since the whole family uses it. And I like that it's made in Taiwan instead of China. There is room for improvement considering what it now costs but overall I love it.
What attachment are you using for nordics and how does it compare to using a more dedicated Nordic bench? Still liking the bench overall? I'm considering swapping out my Rep bench for this.
@@joshwoods I use the decline attachment like this guy does here, only I don't bounce up and down: th-cam.com/video/BohwHet5iPI/w-d-xo.html I haven't used a dedicated Nordic bench but I would imagine the Ironmaster isn't as good. I do really like the bench for the variety it adds, but if you don't need the versatility I think something like the AB-4100 would be a better choice.
@@plmn93 thanks so much!! I have the ab-4100 and like it, but the attachment for nordics and declines has me intrigued
@@joshwoods The main tradeoff for the versatility is the incline seat. It's low to the ground when the bench is at 85 degrees and has a little bounce to it when lifting moderately heavy. It's also a bit awkward at some angles, but it does hold you securely so it hasn't been a big deal for me.
@@plmn93 the new super bench pro v2 addresses the height of the seat in the incline position for military press I believe. Might be worth looking at if you could sell yours and re-purchase
I love how lighthearted Glucks channel is.
Also has the most butt references and PG/PG-13 references of the equipment review channels I watch, which gives extra points from me
Nice job and more detailed than any other reviewer on Ironmaster. Been using their bench since 2007 and still love it 🏅🏅🏅
Awww yeah! Thank you!
Ive been working out for the last 6-7yrs and this bench is my first and still going strong
That's awesome to hear!
Solid video man. I used to own this bench and my favorite thing about it was it's weight - it's the only decent adjustable bench you can safely store on a wall hanger, which was great for my layout and space restrictions.
It definitely has a place for a lot of people and thank you!
Mine had a tiny bit of wobble (nothing like yours though) but I fixed that by tightening the bolts (especially at the pivot) just slightly. It's now rock solid without any wobble at all.
I've found my pivot has been loosening a bit every couple of weeks. Probably from doing incline situps. I may try some Loctite or get a longer bolt that I can put a second lock down nut on. Even when it it a bit loose it is still more stable than my previous ladder style racks, so not a huge deal, just an annoyance.
My dad has this. He absolutely loves it. Loved his dip attachment to it
Are you out lifting him yet Luke?
@@GlucksGym he’s got no shot anymore lol way stronger
@@LukesGarageGym I'm gonna assume that's just poor grammar and he's stronger and cuter
@@GlucksGym no no no no no no no 😂😂
Got it. Thanks. Super dad!
This is the best review I've seen on this. You hit all the major pros and cons in a fair way. I'd probably prefer the Rogue but with only room for one bench and my wife and kids using it, this would just be a lot easier to use day in and day out. One note, according to Ironmaster the weight rating in flat is the same on either end so you don't need to turn it around for bench, and also should probably swap the feet so the narrow one is in front which is how they show it on their website.
First off, thank you! It's a good bench that does a lot of things and does then well enough that I think it'll make a lot of people happy.
Ideal if you don't have a lot of space to workout and if you like small angle adjustments. Got mine a year ago and the only complaint I can think of is that he is a bit narrow but the lenght is perfectly fine. Good product.
I put my Rep AB-5000 up for sale. Purchased a Ironmaster Super bench again. Low incline and high decline angles on Ironmaster bench are much better for complete chest development.
This time I got the original and not the pro which is only good for short lifters.
You may want to check out the Edge Fitness Transformer Bench. Design looks wicked.
Awesome video as always!! I've had this bench for almost 2 years now and it looks and performs like it did on day 1. I highly recommend the leg attachment, it was one of the main reasons I went with this bench because my gym is in such a small space in my house. Leg extensions and lying leg curls feel real good, not as good as a dedicated machine would be, but takes up a lot less space and gets the job done for sure! I would love for you to pick one up and give your opinion...
One thing I noticed is that you have the wheels on the opposite side that I have mine. I looks like on the website its opposite what the pictures show as well. It does seem to allow your feet to be a little closer when benching so I may have to try that...
Great video, thanks again!!
Man pointing that out really messed with my head for a minute. It looks like they swapped the wheels from being on the longer legs to the shorter legs. Or I can't read and never looked at the directions and built if the way I thought worked for me. Thanks for the support! I'll see what we can do about the extension especially since I'm fairly certain another FID bench I may or may not own is coming out with one as well.
Play around with them! It's all personal preference. In the office gym, and mine at home, we've put the wheels at the head of the bench to wheel into the rack (which is mostly the only time I've used the wheels).
I have the OG Ironmaster super bench. The leg extension I use weekly, the bench used to only be $250 and less than $100 for the leg extension a few years back! I have the decline and dip attachments too. The bench itself isn't the greatest vinyl for benching but it gets the job done.
UPDATE- just committed to buying this because of your review, I won't wait for rep to make their attachments, I sent email to please honor my purchase since I messed u and ordered it when I was registering, I sent a link to this link too!
"$130 chunk of foam" Cooooooooold blooooded lol
What!? I'm innocent!
@@GlucksGym only us nerds will catch that but can’t say it wasn’t a fair statement
@@altairtheeagle there's a lot people probably miss especially if I don't emphasize it 😇
I've had this bench for a year and it's been great. Also have the preacher and leg attachments, and both work perfect. The smaller footprint, attachments, and no seat gap make it the best bench for my home gym.
best fitness channel going
😍 Thank you so much!
Aside from the DBs and benches, they also make the IM2K (a nice half rack/Smith/pull-down for home gym).
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed the thorough review, and am considering this bench given its versitilty.
Let us know what you decide!
So glad you reviewed this bench! It was one of my first splurges along with my Ohio Power Bar into buying “nice” home gym equipment instead of cheap stuff and I love it. Separately, I’ve used the Ironmaster Ultimate Row Handle and I think I would really enjoy using it since it’s so versatile. Would love to see you review it!
I can put it on the list but the list is growing faster than I can keep up!
Great stuff! Definitely would love to see a review of the iron master cable machine if possible. 🙏🙏
That's probably a ways off until we can expand our budget some
I own it if you have any questions! (and love it btw)
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So low budget but so high quality. Love your channel bro.
Thank you! Trying to grow and get better every week so I appreciate the support.
Review the Super Bench PRO Version 2!!!
Excellent review. Thank you!
Thanks 😁
Gluck's Intros are Legendary
🤣 Glad you enjoy them
Nice I actually own this bench and love it. I have it paired with the IM2000 smith machine they sell
Damn that's a nice set up!
mighty is back!!!
She is!
Any chance the ironmaster dip or leg extension attachment works on the Rep Zero gap bench? I know rep have confirmed releasing leg extension and leg curl attachments for the new black wing bench, but wondered if this would be a fix in the meantime.
Another class review and video 🤝🤝
You're a good man JD
@@GlucksGym Thanks Gluck 👏👏
Thanks for the great detailed review. In my search for the perfect adjustable bench, I strongly considered this one but ultimately I just love the aesthetics of the rogue/rep style. If you're up to review another bench, I highly recommend trying out the getrxd fidab-2. It is most likely my top choice currently because it is an fid bench with overbuilt rogue 3.0 aesthetics. Basically rogue ab3 but with 3.0 look. Almost perfect in my opinion. Brandon did a review on it as well. I really hope to hear your take on this one as well. Thank you for your hard work
That's on our list! Sorry I missed your comment 2 months ago lol
Nice review! Have a couple questions, what is attachment receiving tube size (interior dimensions) at the "top" of the bench? Also, what is the attachment tube dimensions (outside dimensions)? Considering using on another piece of equipment and am considering these attachments. Thank you!
Honestly if these attachments could be used on rep AB5000 or the new blackwing it would be perfect?
At 7500 subs You guys should either do a behind the scenes video showing the space as a whole and interesting cool strange things you deal with in making content.
Or
A classic Q&A
We've been talking about maybe doing something at 10k but haven't decided on anything yet. Maybe a stream or who knows but hopefully people actually watch haha
ah, gotta say, I've been using this bench for 3 yrs and I love them. best one's I've ever. I have both the superbench and superbench pro. definitely like the older version over the pro. if ur selling it I'm interested.
Haha come drive over to CT because I'm gonna have to get rid of some of these benches...
@Gluck's Gym dang, if only u were in Texas. haha
Why do you prefer older version e not pro?
My current idea is to get this bench and fit it with a Thompson Fat Pad to use for flat benching, decline/ab work, get the hyper extension and leg extension/curl attachment as well since I don't have space for stand alone options for those... And then just a separate adjustable bench for all dumbbell work and incline benching as this bench wouldn't be good for incline anymore as I doubt the seat is compatible with a fat pad. Not sure if that's a good idea or a terrible idea but that's where I've been leaning for a couple of months now.
I would think the Fat Pad would screw up your positioning on the attachments.
@@plmn93 I’ve done it. Depends what attachments you want. The decline and leg extension still work fine.
"she tell him to sell his other benches"....it was at that moment that Gluck realized he needed a divorce
She gone!
@@GlucksGym she's selfish, get rid of her (A Bronx Tale)
@@NoFate247 I'll tell you said to but she always encourages me so I don't think she'll listen. You're gonna have to come over here and help get her out
Ramp for bike 🚴 jumps, sick ones
It's been so long I can't even remember which video that's in
Ayeee another great video!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 From T.W.L.G.🤓🤓🤓
Always great to see your support!
I have a question. How far from front rack uprights do I need to move bench to do incline, iam talking about lifting/incline outside rack? Do you think this bench will work if I only have about 5" in front of rack to do incline? Thinking about getting rhino with built in 24" rack..but if I wanna do incline the rhino platform will get in the way since there is only about 4 to 5" of space from platform to front uprights...and same with the 4 post rep fitness with ares. Iam talking about lifting outside of rack. Somebody suggested to get the hoist 5167 bench which will work in very tight spaces do to the way it inclines and declines kindda like ironmaster
does the ironmaster leg roller fit rep blackwing?
@@ckPinson-n4j no, it will not
thanks for the info, bummer. i like rep for some things but not everything
Whats the differwnce between the pro and the v2 iroaster bench? I sold my powerblock bench to get the ironmaster. Hopefully I made the right choice.🙄
Which bench do you prefere Ab4000 or ironmaster pro? If I get ironmaster pro I will probably just get the curl pad attachmwnt to do cable curls
Great review. It’s good to buy from Taiwan when possible.
Not that many options unfortunately
Yep that is underrated. I don't think a lot people realize that there is a world of difference between Taiwan and China, from a morality standpoint anyway.
Shots fired @ adam and abmat!! 🔥
Woah woah I could've been talking about any piece of foam! It's ok it's a light hearted joke and they probably have no idea who I am 🤣
@@GlucksGym haha yea I figured. I would actually be interested in that "foam" if it were about half the price
@@nickargeson1309 I'm with you there, it's a bit pricey
Between the rogue 3.0 (with $10 grippier pad) and the rep 5200, which would you recommend? I prefer the ladder style
Taking into consideration Rogue just upped the price $10 on the base unit and $35 on the stainless upgrade and from what I've heard that grippy vinyl isn't that grippy (though that's just what people are telling me)... Those things make me lean towards the 5200 but there's still some preference there. Some people love Rogue and I always want to support American production but at some point the cost (essentially $200 and stainless is $300) is gonna sway people. Are you really getting that much more bench?
I own 2 rep benches and I couldn't be happier with them. The pads on them are outstanding, and they are built like a tank. I highly recommend rep benches. The quality for the price is hard to beat in my opinion.
Yeah… seems like $200+ for an on par bench at best. Thanks for the advice! I am prepping my Black Friday list
@@rossfinman9148 I'm fairly certain rep will copy their labor day sales
Anddd, just saw from Coop that Rogue isn’t really doing Black Friday this year. Sigh
Great TankTop!
Got it from a nice guy
I've been poodering what your recommendation for kettlebells is?
If you can only have one bench, this is the one you should get.
Is the huge gap between the bench and the seat a problem? They should design a better seat!
I don't notice it when using it.
What about the wide/hybrid pad? Also have seen people swap the pad for Thompson fat pad and apparently that’s the best way to go. But I’ve never seen it in person or had anyone review it.
If the Rep AB-5000 had the leg attachment from the ironmaster super bench, it would be a perfect combination. The Ironmaster Super Bench Pro is the more versatile design. However, cutting the height down to 17 inches and taking away the third seat height adjustment was a HUGE mistake. Anyone 6ft and up will have a hard time using this bench for incline pressing due to the seat height being so low.
They redesigned their back pad with their hybrid option. But foolishly, they did not redesign their seat pad. It is the Achilles Heel of this bench. The seat is too small and uncomfortable for heavy presses or prolonged use. It is by far the best adjustable bench for decline presses due to the superior leg attachment.
But ironically, it is the one of the worst adjustable bench for high incline pressing due to the under sized seat. I' stick to low incline presses which do not need tbe seat at all.
Funny you say those things because I'm fairly certain rep is going to make a leg attachment, I saw a leaked CAD design and Ironmaster is supposed to do something about the seat and those exact issues... So... That'll make things interesting.
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Yes I'm passionate about home fitness equipment. So I notice any design flaws quickly when I receive new equipment. And thanks for the information. Thing will really get interesting if both of those updates come out. Not sure if I will keep my Rep bench or come back home to the Ironmaster.
@@GlucksGym I think one of Ironmaster's issues is that they use the same seat for the original and Pro, and the Pro and hybrid pads are thinner, which makes for a bigger gap.
@@GlucksGym I wouldn't count on Ironmaster to make an update. Maybe a new accessory, but they don't do many updates. I guess a new seat that is taller and closer the pad would be possible.
can it be stored standing up?
Yep, should be some pics and mention of that in the video
@@GlucksGym Must have missed that, found it at 6:57, thanks!
Sweet, I thought I forgot to put it in there when you said that
But what's the main difference between the super bench and the super bench pro
Anyone ever tried the rogue fat pad on this bench
Coop came out with a review of this exact bench today. He be copying the Gluck! 😅😆
Woooo look at me
Coop's review wasn't nearly as comprehensive and was also nitpicky.
Dealer breaker with no fly attachment for Pecs.
I’m interested to see your gym buddies try hosting one of your videos next time…if they’re not too camera shy haha
That would not go well 🤣
@@GlucksGym this is exactly why I want to see it hahaha.
I had the classic one. The pad is too narrow for bench pressing. Unsafe for healthy shoulders 😉
Ignoring the wider bench pad is a fatal flaw for this review. It is definitely way better than the shipped pad.
Except the review talks about the wider pad and it also brings the cost closer to $500 which is bringing this into a higher range of products. If I bought that someone else would complain I missed the next addition so we gotta be as thorough as possible but aren't going to cover every single option.
That preacher curl sad music 🤣
If only you could get the adjustable dumbbells..
I could but that's an expensive review!
@@GlucksGym meant more of the supply issue, they've been on the "lottery" for year and a half now!
lol when you realized you couldn’t do weighted dips!
True sadness
Good job reviewing a piece of equipment that gets little coverage.
There's reasons for that but times are a changing
The bench might be OK if you’re taller than 5’5. I am only 5’5 and I could not touch the floor with my feet except for the tips of my toes
I think you're thinking of the Super Bench not the Pro model. That one is 3" taller. Wynie is 5'5" and reaches fine
Does it support your whole head ? Wen doin decline
Don't really understand the purpose of narrowing the upper portion to 10 inches.
Better range of motion when using dumbbells. Ironmaster was built on dumbbells.
With the money from this bench you could’ve gotten like 7 ice cream cakes! Next vid needs to be Ice Cream Cake review!
Now that's video idea!
Holly shit 🥺
We need more of your wife in your vid’s. Respectfully.
I get that a lot 🤣 it's just tough since we both work full time and have the little guy but we're trying!
I didn't like the original because it was... 1. Too high 2. Too unstable bought one used and flipped it didn't keep it
yeah the height was a big problem before
Second!
He's still alive!
@@GlucksGym literally waited until 12 for your video to be posted and I still wasn’t first. Sorry to disappoint you haha
I'm just glad you're still watching
You are showing the entire video sitting on the bench rather than showing physically what the bench can do. So disappointed
Dang wish I had put some b clips and pics in. Maybe next time I could use the bench while I talked.
@@GlucksGym yes you should of used the bench while you talked. Im here to see bench in action. Not here watching you sitting and talking
Damn lucky guy that’s one thiccc lady 🫡
Butt Weight Theres MORE!!!
I really wanted to do an intro like that "but wait there's more" but I feel like I've done a few like that so I just put it later on
@@GlucksGym you should make a whole infomercial
hi jared
@@baylee0831 10k sub special?
first :-)
But what happened to the jokes I used to get from you in the comments?
@@GlucksGym don’t have jokes anymore 😖😖😖😖 need to work on it
We still love you
Your are very tiny skinny dude. For normal size guys dipping on this thing is extremely unsafe especially with weights added.
Thumbs down for being a fitness ambassador but looking unhealthy in the face - the carrier in minox destroys collagen
Thumbs down for saying "at this point in time " just say "at this time" as its immediate obvious by context whether you are referencing a point or a range
Thumbs down for having relatively NO delts
I own the original super bench, and have for about 11 years. I originally purchased it because it was the smallest (shortest) bench available, and my home gym was in an apartment. I needed every inch (enter Cluck joke here) I'm very glad I purchased this!
Now my home gym is 900 square feet, with about 35k in equipment, and I still find myself using that super bench at least once in every workout.
I love my Rogue 2.0, but it's nice having a bench that weighs a fraction, and the attachments are legit. I still use the leg extension, decline and dumbbell stands. I don't think I'll ever get rid of this bench.
I appreciate you reviewing this because it is a real contender and a serious piece of fitness equipment. In fact, having this bench stand the test of time, makes me realize how comically overbuilt all my Rogue equipment is....
I'm 5'9" and 170 and have never had an issue with the comfort of the seat, btw. YMMV
glad to hear it! I'd love to see what that gym looks like!
One for the algorithm
A true MVP!
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