REP Fitness Blackwing Adjustable Bench
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Heavy-duty FID adjustable bench
- 12 different angle adjustments with back pad
- 6 adjustable angles for seat pad
- Comes in standard and wide widths
- Compatible with optional leg roller attachment
- Vertical storage
- 11-gauge steel frame
- ZeroGrap technology ensures no gap between back and seat pad at every angle
- Pads made with new CleanGrip material
Video Review
In-Depth Review
REP Blackwing Adjustable Bench Review (2024): Is This the Weight Bench To Beat?
Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, CNC, USAW-L1 REP’s latest bench keeps improving on past innovations. Is this the best weight bench on the market? Find out in our REP Blackwing Adjustable Bench review. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Wide bench option
- Multiple color options
- Compliant with IPF competition height standards
- 1,000-lb weight capacity
- Vertical storage
- Heavy-duty materials
What Needs Improvement...
- Pricey compared to other adjustable benches
- Some reviews said ZeroGap adjustments were tedious
Specs
| Frame Material | 11 gauge steel |
|---|---|
| Seat Pad Angles | '-10\, 0\, 8\, 15\, 30\, 45 |
| Assisted Nordic Angles | 15\, 30\, 45 degrees |
| Seat Pad Length | 15.6” |
| Weight Capacity | 1\,000 LB |
| Footprint | 59.5” L x 25.8” W x 17.2” H |
| Seat Pad Width | 12.2” (or 14”) and tapers to 8.5” |
| Back Pad Dimensions | 38.2” L x 12.2” or 14” W |
| Back Pad Angles | '-8\, 0\, 10\, 20\, 30\, 37.5\, 45\, 52.5\, 60\, 67.5\, 75\, 85 |
Summary
REP Fitness has continued to innovate with the Blackwing Adjustable Bench. Continuing to improve on previous benches, the Blackwing is a compact weight bench with a variety of adjustable angles for both the seat and back pads; plus, it stores vertically. The ZeroGap adjustments ensure there is no gap between the two pads at any angle, and the adjustments have been simplified since its first iteration. Although a bit pricey, the innovation and high-quality materials used make this bench worth a look.
