Best Adjustable Bench? REP Fitness AB-5200 Review 

Solid and very thorough review, as always. I also appreciate the shout out for my video showing the fix for that rear pad wobble - you da man! Those custom J-Cups though!!!

Like the new editing lol

Gym Crafter convinced me to buy this bench, I'm glad you reviewed it!

Really enjoyed this review. Been going back and forth between the 5200 and ab-2 for months. Always have to stay for the outro music -“ whooo!”

Nice review Brandon! Also, you kicked up a notch your editing game. Props for that man!

Excellent review, as always. Nice job repping the Mando, too.

Always like your video. Great detail in every product you talk about in your video. Keep it up ! I would have to say the zero gap hands down is the best bench ever made !! Keep up great work

Appreciate the review Brandon! Pro-Tip: Tighten the hinge bolt where the seat meets the backpad. It will reduce/eliminate the side-to-side in most cases. You just have to find the right tightness that still allows easy adjustment.

Really good review. Thanks for going in depth about flat benching as I'm hoping to downsize to one bench and I'm really glad its under 18" I cant wait for your review on the GetRXd FIDAB-2, that one also looks real good

another awesome review! I cant wait till REP ships to Canada!!!!

Thanks for point out the side-to-side flaw. I got rid of mine last year because of it, and purchased a Rogue AB-3. Not one complaint with that one.

good solid review, thank you. I am actually going to look into the gettr? bench now, never heard of it. Thanks

Solid review man! Will wait for that third bench review (I didn't catch the name of it)

Mine arrived last Thursday .... VERY NICE!

Great review good sir ! you guys in USA are starting to have a pretty sweet selection to choose from. here in Canada, it's fairly limited !! when companies start shipping here, it usually causes the price to skyrocket, even if I am just a few hours away from states like New York !!

Nice review. I really like this bench too.

"00:21 Brandon playing with 4th dimension via editing" -> Christopher Nolan has entered the chat :-D

Thanks for the great review. It makes me very happy I got this. I like some color so I got the blue. I can't wait to use it. I just wish I knew about your affiliated link when I got it. I have been wondering, do you sell a Bar Don't Lie banner? I would love to have something like that in my gym

Special effects work is dope!

Hello Brandon. Thanks for the video. I have a question for you. Vendors in my country don't provide info about how much weight the bench can tolerate, they just recommend the use based on the user body weight. How to pick one bench only with that little info? Thank you a lot. I love how your videos always deliver valuable information.

Thanks Brandon a heck of a thorough review! I think you may have convinced me to go with this one over the zero gap. Was starting to think you collected adjustable benches like Coop does barbells 😜

I luv my Vulcan Strength adjustable bench. So many adjustments. The large pad tapers for back and shoulders. Solid AF.

Steps out from another dimension, does intro, returns to other dimension. 🤜🏽🤛🏽

That first edit was cleeeean lol, had to do a double take

I love Get RX’D products, most of my garage gym is outfitted with their stuff…..I’m sure living 30 minutes away from their warehouse in Houston has a lot to do with that as well.

I only ever train flat bench, I don't think I'll ever buy an adjustable but I really enjoyed the video!

I replaced the hinge bolt as recommended by MacAllister fitness. That really made it solid.

Great video. I see a lot of discussion comparing the Rep and Rogue benches, but how would these compare to a Hoist adjustable bench?

HAHAH, i legit rewinded a few times to see if you were really behind the bench hahahhahaha very entertaining hahahha

I am a fan of how the new lighting makes it look as if you have photoshopped yourself into the room. It looks like a really good job but still mildly photoshop. Great video!

I have the sorinex recon bench with wide pad. Its not as sturdy as the rogue when doing the hand wiggle test like you in this video but its not half as bad as the rep. Its more sturdy when actually using it compared to hand wiggle test. Its expensive but rep (which i didnt want because Merica!) was the only other adjustable “wide pad” on the market. So my options were limited.

This video is coming at a great time for me. Thought I’d mention that REP’s bench is currently out of stock - but Griffin Fitness has almost the same adjustable bench (they have to have the same OEM from somewhere in Asia) for $355.50 not including shipping (shipping to my location costs an extra $75, so $430.50 in total, vs. an estimated >$500 for REP’s). Main differences are the arm under the bench’s “back” is not beefy looking at all vs. REP’s (it’s straight-up flimsy looking tbh), and there’s no slim piece of metal at the “head” to help keep the bench more stable when stored upright. Even still, I might opt for theirs + their stainless steel “Deep Knurl” power bar clone, although REP’s flat benches are tempting too simply because I don’t really do a lot of adjustable bench stuff yet. I know you had a good review of Griffin’s version of the flat bench, and I’d get that for sure… if it was in stock. T___T

I just placed an order for this bench!

Best bench from best reviewer.

I picked up the REP Fitness AB-3100 a few months ago. Not on a baller budget, so I didn't get the AB-5200. I just went to the garage and replicated your highly scientific shake test experiment on it and it seems to be more stable than the 5200, lol. Anyways, I love this bench. I kept my crappy flat bench to see if I thought that it might perform better than the adjustable bench in the flat position, but I haven't used it at all since I got the REP bench. For reference, I used to own a NY Barbells FID bench, and the gap between the pads became a deal breaker to the point that I downgraded to the flat bench. This bench has 5 incline settings which are: 18, 36, 54, 72, and 90 degrees. I wish that it had the same 6 incline positions as the 5200. The 90* position I find to be too steep to really be of any value and never use it (the 85* would make more sense). And if my programming calls for a 45* incline I have to choose between the 36* or 54* setting.

Have this bench and really do like it a lot. Might be odd but for flat benching I actually kick the bottom pad all the way up when I flat bench. Feel locked in and don't shift when either barbell or dumbbell flat benching.

Well I appreciate your reviews, I bought the rep flat bench and the getrxd adjustable today in blue, and a rogue monster rm4 rack. My wife gave me a room in the house 18x25 with tile flooring so I am broke now! hahahha

Got one in red bout a year back. Solid adjustable. Not really a fan for flat bench with barbell though the "grippy" material not really that grippy at all and there's some slack in the upholstery. Night and day grip from the Thompson pad to the rep pad. Mine also shakes a good amount maybe not as much as yours. Only way to get it real right it's too tight to adjust. Kinda found a nice middle ground. Overall solid bench for dumbbell and incline work though.

Littt I was thinking about upgrading to this one 👀.

My gym has both Rep and Rogue benches and the Rep bench is noticeably stickier. They nailed it with the vinyl.

I would have bought an ab5000 zero gap but they were never in stock when I was ready. Went with the fb5000 with the fat pad. No regrets.

When did you get the GetRx Bench? I was looking at their Flat bench selection but the shipping was very steep compared to REP though they are the only onse with a wide pad that's not sold out.

Have you ever reviewed the Rogue AB-2? Or AB-3? I’m considering it, just to end the thought of ever having to upgrade.

If they could make a rep bench with your short's design, I would buy it.

I have 2 Rep benches the FB4000 and the AB3100. I love both of them and the price for me was great...I'm not lifting anywhere the amount you do but If I did I would move up to the 5000 series on both

Nice review. 500 bux for this tho seems too much imo. Doesn't even have decline. Picked up for $200 a fitness reality 2000 fid no gap bench. It is not perfect but does the job minus the somewhat narrow pad that I'm about to reverse around. I would ideally like a dedicated flat i think along side it. Anyways just my thoughts and appreciate your reviews. Btw do you ever sell some of your equipment? I'm not too far from you...

I really love the get RlX Fid-ab2 bench that I just received. But man I wish it had the option for the wide backpad and wide seat pad like the AB-5200 offers. Now I'm not sure if I should sell the Fid-Ab2 bench for this bench and buy a separate decline bench for a decline option.

Great review. I’ll stick with my Iron Master Pro. Best bench I’ve ever owned. I liked it so much I bought one for my son’s home gym, selfishly I admit so I had a solid bench to use when I visit, lol.

Just because there is some space to shake does not take away the fact that this bench is solid and well made. And the service from rep is impeccable.

Did you ever purchase the Rogue adjustable 3.0…wondering your thoughts on the pad width (if 11” just isn’t wide enough) and the texture of the pad ( compared to that good feel of the rep pad feel)

whats that nice white adjustable pulley machine in the corner there? brand model? very nice setup you have there.

I’m deciding between this bench and the FB-5000 in a small space. What do you recommend?

Will this fit into the Rogue bench prop? Or is the support bar too thick?

I know Rep Fitness has matte black AND metallic black options. What color is the bench in this video? I'm trying to match a Rep bench with Rogue matte black power rack. Thank you!

How does flat benching on the AB-5200 compare to the FB-5000 you used to own?

Will you be getting the Rogue adjustable bench 3.0? They just posted about it on IG

Is the portal to another dimension under that bench standard or an add on? 😋⚡🛸

Do you have an affiliate link for the third bench in your video? I can't hear the name of it. It sounds like "get rx"?

getrxd fidab2 has some fat plastic washers in the adjustment already, on both the pad and the seat

Does REP’s price range matter if it wobbles like that? Seems that would cancel it out

Does it work with the Rogue bench prop?

I love my rogue bench now that I have it but wow their quality control is terrible. I ordered it and when it came I never received one of the brackets, so I called them thinking no big deal and boy was I wrong. They sent me the wrong piece 3 times and overall it took like 3 months to get my bench up.

Getrxd and reps benches have to come from the same manufacturer. I've seen the rep zero gap bench under different branding. Does not mean its a bad thing because rep benches are solid

My rep fitness bench isn’t stable after install. Any tips ?

I don't think it's fair to compare the Rep AB-5200 to the GetRx'd FIDAB-2. I think you need to compare the Rep AB-5000 zero gap with the leg roller attachment to the GetRx'd FIDAB-2. With that said, I do think the GetRx'd is better...

Does it fit in the bench prop ?

Ironmaster Super Bench is the best in the market

How much weight can it support at the highest setting? The only honest company that actually tells its customers it’s weight capacity is texas strength systems with a 700lbs max weight capacity at the highest angle.

Would anybody recommend the AB-3100?

Full disclosure. I have an adjustable bench. Not looking to upgrade. Rep isn’t even available in AUS. But I’m still drawn to watching the whole 14:05..

I think the price would lean me towards the 5200.

prime fitness got zero wiggle compared rogue and rep.

AB-5200 vs AB-5000 ZERO GAP?

getrxd fidab 2 is better from a better company

Not "for the price" are you still buying the Rogue instead?

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Adjustable 3.0

The Rogue is way better in my opinion.

$800+ shipped for the Rogue! Yikes

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I love my get rxd fidab-2! It is very solid. I would not buy anything from rep