5000 Series Adjustable Bench Comparison Guide

GYMSPORTZ PTE LTD | 10 Aug 2024

How to pick the best of the best -- for you.

So, you a baller. You understand the value of a high-quality, adjustable bench, and you want the best. One. Possible.

We see you.

The 5000 Series adjustable benches are your playground. These are REP’s highest-end benches, with elevated details, the highest weight capacity, tons of back and seat pad angles, and other outstanding features. But with five different options, how to pick? Here’s some help.

Don't like to read? Here's a chart comparing the 5000 Series benches.

Note: The AB-5000 has been discontinued.

If you prefer pop-pin adjustments …

The AB-5100 is a two premium, pop-pin adjustable bench. Some people prefer the security of locking a pop-pin into the hole, rather than a ladder-style system. This bench has 35 angles, works with the Leg Roller Attachment to allow for decline exercises, has a 1,000lb weight rating, falls within International Powerlifting Federation height guidelines, is 11-gauge steel, has wheel guards, laser-cut degree markings, and standard, sticky, vinyl pads.

Then there are the details of the pads.

AB-5100

The AB-5100 has a 3.1” pad gap (the biggest gap among the premium benches), but it offers a seat that tapers for comfort. It also has the smallest footprint (7.5SQFT) when in use (not storage), making it great for small gyms. This bench has the fewest color options to pick from (three), but it does have an extra narrow front leg, so you have plenty of space for your feet.

If you want a high-end incline bench …

AB-5200 with Spotter Platform

Not everyone wants or needs a decline bench, and if that’s not a priority for you, the AB-5200 is a gorgeous flat-incline bench. While it has the fewest total number of angle options and doesn’t fall within IPF height guidelines, it does feature a closed ladder adjustment system that allows for space-saving vertical storage.

But a huge selling point is this is the only adjustable bench that works with the Spotter Platform, which really levels up the bench’s functionality (and looks pretty pro).

If customization is key ...

AB-5200 2.0 in black and white

The AB-5200 2.0 is the most customizable REP bench. Choose a fixed post or adjustable post; the latter gives the bench decline options. You can personalize it even more by selecting a frame color, with a different accent color on the guide rails – in total, making 12 color options. You can also choose a standard or wide pad right from the get-go. No need to order a wider pad separately.

If you want to hit every possible angle …

BlackWing™ attachment with Leg Roller Attachment

Go with the BlackWing™ attachment, which has the most angle combinations (72) straight out of the box – plus even more when you combine it with the Leg Roller Attachment. The BlackWing™ attachment’s back pad angles are -8, 0, 10, 20, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5, 60, 67.5, 75, and 85 degrees. Its seat pad angles are-10, 0, 8, 15, 30, and 45 degrees.

Then, the Leg Roller Attachment connects to the end of the back pad, turning all those incline angles into decline angles. This allows for super challenging ab work and steeper decline pressing exercises. You can also attach the leg roller upside down to do Nordic hamstring curls. All the variations!

There are many more highlights for each of these benches, so make sure you check the individual listings.

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