REP FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Great price on a high-quality bench
- Compatible with REP Wide Pad or Thompson Fat Pad
- 3" x 3" 11-gauge steel provides solid construction
Categories: Flat Utility Benches
In-Depth Review
REP Fitness FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench Review 2024: Best Bench for the Money
Author: Cooper Mitchell, GGR FounderPros & Cons
What We Like...
- Great price for a good value bench
- 3” x 3” 11-gauge steel
- Sturdy 3-post bench
- Nothing in the way of your feet when you bench
- Rated to 1,000 pounds
- Meets the IPF specs for length, height, and width
- Comes with a 4” thick pad on a plywood base with durable vinyl upholstery and the option to purchase an extra wide pad
- Comes with a handle and wheels
- Compatibility with 2 other bench pads including the extra wide and the Thompson Fat Pad
- Easily assembled in less than 20 minutes.
- Available in multiple colors and designs.
What Needs Improvement...
- Shipping not included in price
- Short manufacturer’s warranty
- Some assembly required
- 30-day return period and restocking fee applied to returns
Product Summary
The Rep Fitness Competition Flat Bench is designed to handle the heaviest weights, and has compatibility with the Rep Fitness Wide Pad or the Thompson Fat Pad (with 4-bolt mounting pattern, please check yours) for those seeking an extra-wide pad.
A heavy-duty bench for big lifts.
Why a 3-Post Flat Bench? Nothing in the way of your feet, at powerlifting competition spec height, and rated to 1,000 lbs at an incredible price.
- Dims: 17″ high (top of pad), 48″ long (pad), 12″ wide (pad), 62 lbs. 4″ thick pad. Designed to meet IPF specs of height, width, and length
- Heavy-duty 3×3″ 11 gauge steel frame with even thicker connecting plates.
- Durable vinyl upholstery with 4″ thick pad with plywood base. Connects with 4 bolts. 2 extra bolt holes on frame for future pad compatibility.
- 17″ height from floor to top of pad. Our bench height allows athletes to use proper positioning of the feet, and arch the back to push up serious weight with proper form. Height stays the same when using the Rep Fitness Wide Pad. If swapping our pad for the Thompson pad (must be 4-bolt mount pattern), total bench height will increase 1/2 inch, and you will need to purchase (4) 3/8″(dia)x1″(length) bolts.
- 3-foot design for ease of leveling, and to ensure front support does not get in the way of foot positioning. *Please note* Front foot DOES NOT need to be perfectly flat in order to be stable while you’re laying down on the bench. Similar to a tripod–lay down and let all 3 points support you, not just the front foot.
- Welded metal endcaps
- Handle and wheels for easy transport.
- Easy assembly, 15 minutes with a wrench.
Specs
| Material | 11-gauge steel |
|---|---|
| Warranty | Frame: 10 Years |
| Nickname | FB-5000 Flat Bench |
| Weight | 62 lbs |
| Declines? | No |
| Bench Height | 16.9 inches |
| Adjustable? | No |
| Weight Capacity | 1,000 lbs |
| Rating | 4.7 |
Summary
The Rep FB-5000 Flat Bench is the best value flat bench we've tested and reviewed. It offers an incredible combination of price and quality that many companies have overlooked for some time. With over 250 customer reviews, there is not 1 under 4 stars and most of those are for less than minor complaints. If you need a flat bench, this is the one we suggest. You could pay more, but it would still probably not be as good. Seriously.
