I really like your home gym series, you do a great job of detailing the equipment for a good range of home gym lifters. A lot of these channels are gimmicky or clearly driven by guys who are pimping equipment they’re sent. Well done please keep it up.
I'm not above taking equipment but I try to use the money from my links and even look to get it used on fb market place. Any equipment I should have my eye out for?
@@NoFate247 I purchased a set of dumbbell spotter arms from BWTG to help when I’m using dumbbells for decline bench. Watching your dumbbell bench it may be helpful for you. They’re expensive, over $400 but if you do the dumbbell bench often it can help greatly with set up, at least for me it does and gives me better placement then just putting the dumbbells on my knees and lifting them up that way.
Nice see you working up to them 35's now! The wide pad got you getting them GAINZ!! All jokes aside I do not own one and never felt like I needed one but thanks for the video look at this topic, your TOPIC THUNDER
I just bought a 14in wide bench and I HATE it! I am 6'1 and 230lbs with wider shoulders than you, but a 14in bench is still far too wide for me and it restricts my bench press movement. On the flimsy narrow adjustable bench i was trying to replace, I can bench 250lbs x 5, but on a 14in bench I can only do 250lbs x 3. Unless you are extraordinarily wide like an NFL lineman, you should not get a 14in bench.
Hmm I'm 6'3" 240 and was looking at getting a new bench with a wide pad. Might have to reconsider based on your assessment since we're the same size. Thanks for the insight!
I like them personally. I’m 6’1” as well but my shoulders are kind of wide at 22”. It also might be because I used the terrible Ironmaster bench (love their DBs though) as my primary bench for about a decade and it’s as unstable as unstable gets. So any added stability feels like a luxury at this point.
At 6’3” with broad, bad shoulders I think I’m sabotaging myself on the 11” wide rogue 3.0 bench. Would you think if there’s an absolute will that I could retro fit a REP wide pad on a rogue bench? I’d rather try to make it work for $80 than pay $600 for the black wing.
Great review as usual. I am a similar height and weight as you and also with a narrower build. I find that even chest supported rows result in the dumbbell (bulkier IronMasters) occasionally hitting the underside of a standard pad. A wide pad would be worse. I also feel the standard pad is perfect for benching. I do not see me picking up a wide pad.
Awesome and informative review. I had this same question when I was looking to buy one. This would have been helpful back then. I now have a Thompson Fat Pad from Rogue that I love. I wish I could use it for more than flat bench and sitting so let me know if you have any ideas. I did have the same issue as you where my arms were hitting the bench but I got used to it as well. I looked into every option (REP, Fringe Sport, Titan, Bells of Steel, Griffin and others) before I pulled the trigger on it. Also in the future when you review other flat benches, can you share if they’re comparable with your current wide pad? I’m always curious about cross brand comparability but there are rarely clear answers so it would be awesome if you could share.
@@NoFate247 it took my bench up from 205 to 220 easily I would have gone higher but did not have time at school. the grip is perfect and my shoulders stay on the bench so thats a win.
Nice Vid. DO you have the Rep ISO arms. I was thinking about getting them but they are always out of stock. I think Titan has a much cheaper version too.
I'm eye-balling those Titan X-3 Lever arms myself for the PR-4000, $270 instead of the REP ISOs that used to be $500 plus shipping, but are now $600 and still out of stock since March.
Personally I felt it in my shoulderblades when they retracted on the negative. That's just me. Plenty of people love the wide bench, I have a narrow frame for being 6'1.
Never even thought about it. Sure it makes a different doing different exercises. I would probably lean on the side for more support with heavier weight. Thanks for the info!
Are you a fan of WIDE or Normal Bench Pads?
Rep Fitness Pads: www.repfitness.com/#5f3b28f9517b0
I really like your home gym series, you do a great job of detailing the equipment for a good range of home gym lifters. A lot of these channels are gimmicky or clearly driven by guys who are pimping equipment they’re sent. Well done please keep it up.
I'm not above taking equipment but I try to use the money from my links and even look to get it used on fb market place. Any equipment I should have my eye out for?
@@NoFate247 I purchased a set of dumbbell spotter arms from BWTG to help when I’m using dumbbells for decline bench. Watching your dumbbell bench it may be helpful for you. They’re expensive, over $400 but if you do the dumbbell bench often it can help greatly with set up, at least for me it does and gives me better placement then just putting the dumbbells on my knees and lifting them up that way.
Thank you! I have wondered about this exact situation!
Appreciate you watching!!!!
Nice see you working up to them 35's now! The wide pad got you getting them GAINZ!! All jokes aside I do not own one and never felt like I needed one but thanks for the video look at this topic, your TOPIC THUNDER
Thanks for checking in!!!
I’m a big dude and the normal is definitely wide enough.
Yeah I don't see a need for wide but to reach their own
I just bought a 14in wide bench and I HATE it! I am 6'1 and 230lbs with wider shoulders than you, but a 14in bench is still far too wide for me and it restricts my bench press movement. On the flimsy narrow adjustable bench i was trying to replace, I can bench 250lbs x 5, but on a 14in bench I can only do 250lbs x 3. Unless you are extraordinarily wide like an NFL lineman, you should not get a 14in bench.
Yeah i think it's people believe they'll like but dont unfortunately
Hmm I'm 6'3" 240 and was looking at getting a new bench with a wide pad. Might have to reconsider based on your assessment since we're the same size. Thanks for the insight!
@locsmiths thanks for watching and subscribing 👍🏼
Thanks for this video-- I decided on the 12 inch standard bench instead of the 14 💪
That's my choice and I think for most people that's the way to go
Useful video - thanks! I'm going to order the regular pad after this, fingers crossed.
You'll be fine. I think the wide pass is over rated
I like them personally. I’m 6’1” as well but my shoulders are kind of wide at 22”. It also might be because I used the terrible Ironmaster bench (love their DBs though) as my primary bench for about a decade and it’s as unstable as unstable gets. So any added stability feels like a luxury at this point.
Yeah I can see some body types Def loving this
Glad I saw this comment. I have 24” wide shoulders.
Nice video, i love the enthusiasm. Very informative. Kept me watching for more minutes
Thanks for checking in 🙏👍🏼
What’s good my homie!!!💯💯💯 Champion club member here!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I’d love to try a wider pad bench bro!!!✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Full watch from T.W.L.G.🤓🤓🤓
That's what I am talking about!! That big boy bench!
@@NoFate247 Ayeee we trying my bro!!!🏋🏾♂️🏋🏾♂️🏋🏾♂️
Wide Pad was a game changer for me. Normal feels like my shoulders are hanging off the pad.
I definitely can see how some will love this and some not. What type of bench do you have
very good info ..i am going with regular not the wide one
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@@NoFate247 ok subscribed please let me know about thickness
I answered you in previous pist
Personally I would go thicker
Perfect assessment.
Thanks for watching!!!
Early squad! Watching on my plan!
Really appreciate your support!
At 6’3” with broad, bad shoulders I think I’m sabotaging myself on the 11” wide rogue 3.0 bench. Would you think if there’s an absolute will that I could retro fit a REP wide pad on a rogue bench? I’d rather try to make it work for $80 than pay $600 for the black wing.
I would assume any type of retro fit isn't going to work or require a lot of carpentry or maching skills.
Great review as usual. I am a similar height and weight as you and also with a narrower build. I find that even chest supported rows result in the dumbbell (bulkier IronMasters) occasionally hitting the underside of a standard pad. A wide pad would be worse. I also feel the standard pad is perfect for benching. I do not see me picking up a wide pad.
Yeah this is one I thought I might like more but that's why we do the reviews. What type of training do you do
@@NoFate247 I do some walking and stationary bike for cardio and basically power lifting for strength along with some work for the smaller muscles.
Awesome and informative review. I had this same question when I was looking to buy one. This would have been helpful back then. I now have a Thompson Fat Pad from Rogue that I love. I wish I could use it for more than flat bench and sitting so let me know if you have any ideas. I did have the same issue as you where my arms were hitting the bench but I got used to it as well. I looked into every option (REP, Fringe Sport, Titan, Bells of Steel, Griffin and others) before I pulled the trigger on it. Also in the future when you review other flat benches, can you share if they’re comparable with your current wide pad? I’m always curious about cross brand comparability but there are rarely clear answers so it would be awesome if you could share.
The griffin fitness wide pad will fit a rep fitness flat bench, if that helps (and vice versa)
Great video thanks for explaining i am wider.
Yeah it definitely is a preference and not a one is better than the other type thing
i loved this pad
I can certainly see why people prefer the wider pads
@@NoFate247 it took my bench up from 205 to 220 easily I would have gone higher but did not have time at school. the grip is perfect and my shoulders stay on the bench so thats a win.
Great jump!!! Do you feel the extra drive with the contract
Contact
@@NoFate247 i do, the grip, stability and no shoulder hang over was my favorite part about it
Nice Vid. DO you have the Rep ISO arms. I was thinking about getting them but they are always out of stock. I think Titan has a much cheaper version too.
Don't have either, might be in line for a future review
I'm eye-balling those Titan X-3 Lever arms myself for the PR-4000,
$270 instead of the REP ISOs that used to be $500 plus shipping, but are now $600 and still out of stock since March.
your arms looked well clear of the bench in the clip ?
Personally I felt it in my shoulderblades when they retracted on the negative. That's just me. Plenty of people love the wide bench, I have a narrow frame for being 6'1.
Very informative
What is the width of a bench pad in a regulated competition?
Afraid I have no clue
google says 130 cm
Let's get it!
We're off to the BENCHES!!!!
@@NoFate247 nice 75 dumbbells press, how many did you knock out?
@@BeerkegGarage think 10 might I might be sneaking an extra rep in my memory
@NoFate247 how about thickness the 4.5 inch thickness is better or the 2 and 2.5 thickness ?
I like it thicker but that's me. Some people like it thinner and potentially more firm
@@NoFate247 most of the benches i am seeing thicker pads are wider but the less wider ones are thinner
How can i get one of these shipped to Italy?
Oh man i have no idea might have to call manufacturer directly
Never even thought about it. Sure it makes a different doing different exercises. I would probably lean on the side for more support with heavier weight. Thanks for the info!
Thank you so much for watching
Thank you, the extra friction on my arms while benching on the wide pad would annoy me.
Yeah definitely not for everyone
How wide are your sholders?
No idea. Average at best
I felt the same way about wide pad. I prefer the regular one
Yeah I can see why some might like it more, but just ain't for me.
Wide pads can mess up your shoulder.
That was my impression
how ?
So many missed jokes 🤣😉
YEah I'm not funny on a good day, let alone when the camera is in front of me and I'm spitting from the hip
@@NoFate247 definitely harder then