The BEST Flat Bench For Your Gym | Rogue Monster Vs Rep FB-5000

Today we're deciding what the best flat bench for your gym is! Rogue Fitness Vs Rep Fitness with the Monster Utility Bench 2.0 squaring up against the FB-5000 to see which flat bench you should buy for your home gym.
Rep's FB-5000 is always being touted as the best flat bench for a garage gym which makes sense it's a great budget flat bench but I've got my Rogue Monster Bench right here (with Competition Fat Pad on it) so we're going in depth to see which is the ultimate flat bench.
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0:00 Rogue Monster Bench vs Rep FB-5000
1:10 The Similarities
3:10 The Differences
6:02 The Pads

[@BasementBrandon]

After all your adjustable benches you’ve owned only having 2 flats seems like a let down 😝

[@GlucksGym]

There was 4 😂

[@GlucksGym]

Can't wait to check out your channel!

[@ghostshooterftw1338]

@@cakeeater2368 troll

[@senorbautista6143]

@@ghostshooterftw1338 Yet, it looks he has watched every single video 😅

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

@ Cake Eater Stfu. Gluck is a solid fitness content creater. Have a coke and a smile.

[@LuisGarcia-ei1to]

“Home gyms aren’t built on needs, they’re built on obsession” lol… on top of your reviewed, your humor is second to none!

[@GlucksGym]

Haha thanks 😊

[@danielpicerni24]

Always hit the like at the start of the video. Never disappointed. Kid hitting the sliding door was classic and unexpected. Had to watch twice. 🤣

[@GlucksGym]

Haha I came across it and had to work it in

[@marvellstarks2434]

Thanks I'm going with Rogue now.

[@gurfdog]

Love this review!! And I love my rep flat bench (which was bought using your affiliate code 😉)

[@GlucksGym]

I like this guy 😁 it's an easy bench to love at that price!

[@JoelP1961]

You have the most impressive bench collection out there! 💯

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha I'm not sure that's a good thing

[@DesignBuildLift]

Great work, Winnie!!!

[@GlucksGym]

What did she do?!

[@blaineshaw136]

Love the content!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you! 😊

[@l0rd0f0xygen]

Can't go wrong either way. They're both awesome

[@GlucksGym]

100%!

[@garyhead8142]

Very good info. I'm going to be buying a flat bench as well as an adjustable bench soon. I want to buy once, cry once.' I don't believe in buying cheap unless I have no other option. Love all your videos, thanks.

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

Great reviews as always. I have a FID but I use it flat a lot and it seems it would be much easier to maneuver the flat bench around the room.

[@threefeetoffun]

During the flybird reviews you said to go buy the FB-5000 so I did that. I love it. Even my girlfriend, who doesn't spend hours watching bench review videos, likes it. Loves the grip of it.

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha. I did and it makes sense as that's a budget video and like you said it's a great bench!

[@jorgegentle440]

Awesome Video Gluck!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@jorgegentle440]

Huge fan continue with the quality, and entertaining content! Routing for your page to be one of the top rated pages very soon. 👏🏽

[@GlucksGym]

😁 That's pretty nice to hear tbh. I'm rooting for that too!

[@richt5986]

I have used both.i loved the rogue. I actually bought the bells of steel and I love it. ❤️

[@GlucksGym]

I'm guessing you have the Mighty Grip and not the Hero?

[@richt5986]

Yes I do. Also has the bells of steel logo down the side. You know ur benches sir

[@michaelsutton1461]

Nice review / comparison. I'm rolling with the REP bench myself (actually think I have the FB-4000. It's flat and works. About all I need). As stated, Rogue would be nice and looks great, but twice the price is hard to ignore. I don't push 500lbs, so the REP is perfect for me.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks! I've used that one quite a bit and it's solid. Always thought the prices were too similar but I guess that's not so true anymore 😂

[@Azegreen]

Great video as always! I went with AB-3000 FID instead of FB-5000 since versatility with the adjustable bench. However, it sure would be nice to have a dedicated station for bench!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you! Do you use the decline much? It's definitely nice to have the dedicated bench but not entirely necessary for sure.

[@Azegreen]

@@GlucksGym I actually do. I love doing decline bench with both BB and DBs.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

REP now ships to CAnada! Thanks be to God! The FB is half the Rogue price delivered to my location.

[@GlucksGym]

Yep! Should be huge for those up north!

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

I should add a correction for $CAD; Rogue is $669 (comp fat, short, non-ss handle) vs $378 for Rep.

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Value shopper here: love my FB5000 and actually have a griffin fat pad on it. Would like Griffin’s pad to be a bit firmer, but I like it overall. That Rogue bench looks so stout though man. The FB5000 likes like it’s little brother when they are side by side.

[@GlucksGym]

I was kinda thinking that during editing. It's not that huge of a different but with that pad is sure as hell seems it.

[@burtbakerack1110]

Never had the pleasure of using the Rogue monster bench. Previously owned the FB5000, sold it at the beginning of the pandemic in anticipation of a move. Ended up replacing it with the Rogue flat utility bench because it’s what was available. Height aside, I actually prefer the utility. Feels more stable, despite being half the weight, with a firmer pad. I realize I’m in the minority though.

[@ted6580]

I have both. The rounded handle on the Rep bench is very underrated and is one of the main reasons for getting it other than price. The straight Rogue handle is not comfortable when moving the bench around which matters if you move it a lot. I had bought the rep bench thinking I was gonna swap out the pad for the rogue competition fat pad but haven’t gotten around to it yet cuz the pad is not bad. Fit and finish on the rogue is much better and the Rep paint isn’t the best.

[@GlucksGym]

I don't mind the straight handle but I will give the rounded shape the advantage there though I move them both around more than any normal person should 😂

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Even with the recent price increase I'd lean towards REP vs the rogue bench for the clear coat and price... Missing out on a knurled handle and no budging vs occasional movement...

[@GlucksGym]

Oh the clear coat... now you have my attention!

[@rodolfomedini9931]

@@GlucksGym yup... REP also needs to improve the pics of their clear coat options as it can be easily mistaken for silver powder coat... That's a relatively easy fix just improving a picture...

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

The clear coat is much nicer in person. I was really impressed with the clear coat finish on my 5200. Rep definitely needs to upgrade their pics on this superb color option.

[@GlucksGym]

@@rodolfomedini9931 yeah the pic is awful just like the pics of their blue finish. It's nothing like that

[@MetalsForBrunch]

i just sold my rep flat bench to fund for my rep 5200 2.0 clear coat. I do miss a lighter flatbench so ill save up for the rogue flat bench one day. i already have the rep 5200, prime fitness adjustable bench so far.

[@clb121781]

FB4000 is a great option. Specifically for tight spaces, or weaker lifters, such as myself.

[@asvpab]

Can confirm. FB-4000 is a great bench

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah I like that one. It's my buddy Matt's (he's in a few vids) #1 bench but he wants my benches 😂 he is an absolute monster though

[@joecowan3719]

Great comparison between the two! The real question inquiring minds want to know is: which one does Wynie prefer?

[@GlucksGym]

Wynie says "neither is hard to move and I prefers Rogue vinyl on the fat pad and it's made better". Who would've thought she'd lead with how hard it is to move 😂

[@massiminimakes]

I have to quibble a bit with your take on weight capacity. The capacity is based almost solely on metal gauge and leg upright size, which both benches use 3x3 11-gauge steel. The issue you had with the Rep bench wobbling seems like it is more due to its lighter weight and smaller footprint which don't affect weight capacity. Yes, the occasional movement isn't ideal, but I wouldn't put that down to Rep's lower weight capacity.

[@GlucksGym]

I'm not sure I linked stability and weight capacity in this one but it is me talking alone in a garage, who knows what I said 😂. They're built differently and that's where the capacity comes in. Sure same base material but not constructed the same with the gussets etc. The actual weights of the benches are very similar but the additional stability comes from the larger back end for the most part and some is also the fat pad but you'll notice I put the pad on both benchss.

[@nacho8070]

Great video as always, although I want to point out that there was a bit of echoing throughout the video so you might want to look into fixing that

[@GlucksGym]

Unfortunately it's as good as it's going to get atm until I get more time to decorate or find another solution. I've been slowly working on it 😭

[@GlucksGym]

Ok let me hear it! What's the best flat bench for your home gym?

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

The free one my neighbor let us use during the pandemic 😅

[@Demothones]

Here it?

[@JustinRudd42]

My zero gap incline bench lowered all the way down 🙂

[@GlucksGym]

@@Demothones I'm pretty sure you could decipher the typo lol

[@GlucksGym]

@@JustinRudd42 yeah that was my only bench for awhile and I enjoyed it

[@ChaosStorm24]

I went with the Monster Shorty with Thompson Fat Pad and Stainless handle using the Gluck Affiliate code. I absolutely love this bench, it's an absolute BEAST. Makes me want to do more bench sessions during the week. The stainless steel KNURLED handle is definitely worth upgrading to.

[@GlucksGym]

It's so friggin nice... You might not need more than the 5000 but omg you'll love having it

[@mdwv872]

Stupid question: when selecting the stainless handle on the website it gives you two options: standard and short…does that mean that the short handle only goes with the “shorty” and the standard handle only goes with the standard bench? Or are they interchangeable? Also if you order the stainless handle does the bench still come with the black handle?

[@GlucksGym]

It's not a dumb question at all. Yes the shorty bench gets the shorty handle and standard is standard. The stainless handle looks stainless, you can see it in our review of it

[@mdwv872]

@@GlucksGym thanks for the quick reply man! Did you also receive the standard black handle with the bench as well?

[@GlucksGym]

I did. I'm not sure if they meant to send both but I got both when I ordered the stainless.

[@clarkg5946]

Great review! I already have 4 benches with one being the monster flat version 1. It is a total beast of a bench but with the fat pad it is a tad too tall and hard to move around since it does not have wheels. Watching this video I'm afraid I will buy another bench. Wife is about to get angry.

[@GlucksGym]

Ah yes, another victim... Ummm happy viewer with an excited wife after he's convinced to purchase something else for his home gym 😂

[@clarkg5946]

@@GlucksGym Update: I broke down and bought the Rogue 2.0 bench and then (in a continued state of weakness) followed that up with a pre-order for the new Rep Open Trap bar.

[@GlucksGym]

Hahahha sorry for your wallet. But not really 😈

[@Demothones]

I have a small gym so multiple benches is just an option for me. I currently have a Marcy adjustable bench because of cost but plan to upgrade eventually. It’s not rational but my instinct is to go with Rep over Rogue because Rep is technically the underdog, in that matchup anyway.

[@GlucksGym]

They are though maybe not in the bench game, they dominate there and I have a feeling that's only going to continue.

[@terrybaumann7658]

Great review. I don't want to sound like the cheap guy in the comments but I just picked up the Tru Grit flat bench and have to say it is under rated for the $100 price.

[@GlucksGym]

Hey whatever works right?

[@grantwenzlick4659]

Rep Fb-5000

[@GarageGymTips]

Due to a single car garage gym, stuck with an adjustable bench… hopefully in the future will be able to have both

[@GlucksGym]

I hear you. My original home gym was 1/4 this size and very limited but i wish you luck !

[@GarageGymTips]

@@GlucksGym we all start somewhere

[@deadapostle]

Vulcan 3x3 prime competition flat bench is the one for me.

[@user-sd8bz2zr5j]

I made a huge mistake just buying the thompson pad alone. The bench I added it to is too high. Now i'm getting one of these. Key selling point for me is the rep is lower 16.9 vs the rogue with fatpad is 17.5 inches high. I'm use it for flat bench and think having my legs a little lower will be more comfortable overall. Rogue is more sturdy though and has that shiny handle! $500 Rogue in my cart vs $300 rep all in price.

[@mauriciomendoza496]

Hi, do you know if the rep wide pad can be mounted on the Rogue flat bench? I like more the Rogue bench, but like more the 17 inch high vs 17.5, as I am very short AND still want to press in a fat AND wide pad. Thank you!

[@77STILLER]

So will you feel ANY side to side motion with incline on heavy presses with the get rxd bench? You said you tried to move it and couldn't yet also said they all have a minor wobble.....can you confirm how stable it is?

[@ironhallgym]

I have three benches in my gym. All budget and free to me. I’m leaning towards rebuilding my gym in a few years and going with mostly REP.

[@XA-lm5oz]

I recently bought a Rep Fitness AB-3100, but noticed you didn't have a review on it despite praising it on other videos. Did I miss that or have you just not gotten around to it yet?

[@GlucksGym]

I haven't done a review. My extra stuff and things I don't have room for (though I do get rid of things rarely 😂) are at my buddy Matt's house. He likes my donations 😆

[@javiersgym]

Can’t beat rep for the price honestly. It’s more than enough bench for 99% of people. Easier to move around, and store vertically. I’ll still be getting the rouge with all the bells and whistles, plus the Thompson fat pad just to say mine is 2” wider than yours 🤣🤭😉

[@GlucksGym]

hahahaah. Of course you will. I'll be interested to see what they do with the 5000 when they update it (I'm guessing that's coming eventually)

[@LukesGarageGym]

Marcy flat bench for $65 bucks is the best. Come on Gluck you knew this lol jk. High quality here! Rep is my next bench purchase once my benches go down the shooter

[@GlucksGym]

That vs the Amazon is... idk they've almost identical but you need a new bench my man!

[@LukesGarageGym]

@@GlucksGym LOL it’s wild my cheap bench has taken torture and still good but it is time for a new bench soon. Coming back to this once I’m ready

[@OG_johnsmith]

I have thr mercy flat bench as well and it's really not a bad low budget bench, but im looking to upgrade to the rep bench soon!

[@carps_gym]

💪🏼

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Way to spoil it! I was going to ask you to give me a breakdown of these in person Saturday. I hate the the two one pivots and rocks so much if I sit on the single post side

[@GlucksGym]

You can still ask 😀 I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for you too!

[@zaineridling]

Built two fully welded 4x2 quarter-inch flat benches in the 80s, and they still stand strong. Not only did I save money, but it takes me out of this debate. The answer? REP's next update to their bench will win; they're on fire in 2022.

[@GlucksGym]

You may be right there. Very interested to see what they tweak.

[@DERDM]

Is there a significant difference in firmness between the Rogue pad and Rep pad? I thought about switching my Rep wide pad for the Thompson Fat Pad on my Rep bench.

[@GlucksGym]

It's a little firmer but the Thompson vinyl is much grippier and higher quality. The competition pad is the same exact vinyl. It's not a necessary upgrade but it's a great one

[@scooobyj8714]

Great comparison and review. Loved my rep FB until I sold it to upgrade to the AB5200

[@GlucksGym]

That's a nice upgrade though. Thank you!

[@justaskin3125]

How do these compare to the Rugged flat bench?

[@ttitschinger]

I'm curious what someone who did collegiate track and field would think about this

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha idk man idk

[@admireinspire]

fb 5000 all day. my flooring is tilted and it does jiggle but never when lifting.

[@GlucksGym]

It's a great bench!

[@m1ke323]

Would love to see an Elieko flat and adjustable bench review. I bet Wynie would appreciate that the Eleiko adjustable bench is only 89lbs versus Rogue's AB-3 at 125lbs. :D

[@GlucksGym]

Tell them to send it my way 😂

[@ColeDano]

I have the Elieko Adjustable. It's very nice, light, easy to use, and build quality is phenomenal. Also the gap is very small, without using any fancy mechanics. The downside is the pad is a bit thin.

[@shift3389]

I’m surprised you didn’t compare the handles.

[@erickvananda2596]

How bout the get rx flat and bells?

[@Learyd3269]

Could do a review of bench pads from the different companies specifically Rep vs. Rogue detailing the padding, thickness, grip, etc.? That would be helpful in making a bench purchase decision! Is the Rogue Fat Pad or FB-5000 wide pad a better choice?

[@GlucksGym]

It's something I thought of but don't think it would be a popular video. Rep's wide pad is the same pad as the 5000 just 2 inches wider and it's the same thing with the Thompson fat pad vs the competition pad. Same pad, just wider.

[@Learyd3269]

@@GlucksGym In your opinion is the Thompson Fat Pad a higher quality choice over the Rep Wide Pad option? I'm specifically looking for a wide pad. I heard it's better for shoulder health. In your video you mentioned how either pad will mount onto the FB-5000 base.

[@GlucksGym]

It's definitely another level in quality.

[@Learyd3269]

@@GlucksGym Awesome, much appreciated! Looking forward to your next intro and always helpful information!

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha thanks. Those were a lot of work so we'll see. We might just work them into the videos. Before I had that pad I would have had no thoughts on upgrading but after having it it's really all I use.

[@idonotcare99]

If you have the Thompson fat pad you can order the Rogue bench with no pad for $50 off, just email them for a custom order.

[@GlucksGym]

Didn't know that, good info. Thanks!

[@irishoak7269]

What I want to know is which bench is better for taking a flying elbow drop off the top rope BROTHERRR!!!

[@GlucksGym]

Whichever you put the fat pad on, you're going to want the extra padding on that one 😂

[@victorGarcia-cw8mq]

I love both rep and rogue however if you have the money and plan on working out consistently from home then buy rogue. Rogue bench is way more sturdy and built like a commercial gym grade.

[@GlucksGym]

Truly built like a commercial product. Both great but you get spoiled on that Monster bench.

[@victorGarcia-cw8mq]

@@GlucksGym I agree.. I ve bought almost every type of bench and with working out at home ,I really need the stability like a commercial grade and rogue has that so I now pay for the quality. Have you guys done reviews on giantlifting and bells of steel equipment?

[@peehole82]

Can I use titan t3 spotter arms on a rogue rml 3??

[@GlucksGym]

T3 is 2x3 (it's a Rogue Infinity rack knock off), you'd want an X3 spotter arms (3x3 w/ 5/8" holes) to go on a Rogue Monster Lite. The UHMW may be a bit tight so you may have to shave it down a bit.

[@ttitschinger]

Nonchalantly showing off the ring storage in the background. The other guy will be so happy that you finally stored the rings

[@GlucksGym]

hahahah that's the second pair. The pair I use still hang there. He probably blocked us after the tour 😂

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

Third?

[@GlucksGym]

I can't tell they come so fast at first 😉😂

[@GoreckiFit]

I don’t have a flat bench and nope, you’re not talking me into getting one 😂

[@GlucksGym]

Damn... I really did try though 😂

[@GoreckiFit]

@@GlucksGym you talked me into the Rogue AB 3.0 awhile back so no reason to have a flat when I’ve got that one, but damn good try though, Review was great as always!!

[@GlucksGym]

@@GoreckiFit thanks! I was pretty harsh on that 3.0 I figured I didn't help sales that much

[@carps_gym]

🥇

[@GlucksGym]

Is that medal you saying you're first?!

[@carps_gym]

Yep! (1)

[@Lomez07734]

Rep is really upper their game. While rouge seems to have gotten too big to maintain quality control.

[@GlucksGym]

There are a few items on Rogue I'd agree with but this isn't one of them. Rep definitely has big goals for sure.

[@johnsotelo3125]

I would order from rep fitness if they only delivered to Hawaii and Alaska.

[@GlucksGym]

Hawaii and Alaska?!

[@johnsotelo3125]

Rep fitness doesn't deliver to Hawaii and Alaska. Been waiting for the past 2 years .I will give rep fitness to the end of this year to see if they would deliver to Hawaii and Alaska, if not then I will go to rogue fitness.

[@NoFate247]

Still love my rep but hurts to see they raised the price #inflation

[@GlucksGym]

Yeah it's still a good deal but I also still remember it at $150

[@dukenukem5753]

Free shipping for REP vs $122.31 for Rogue. Color selection for REP none for Rogue.

[@mdjak3686]

Are you using Winnie’s depilatory cream on your legs again? Lol. Good job buddy.

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha I had to look up what that was. I've never been very hairy 😉

[@williamlee1183]

You don't need to train on a narrow bench because ipf ....haha... Fat pad is the best out there... Bu y for price and buy twice ask me how I know

[@BrutalSnuggles]

I really think a single adjustable bench is really all you need for a home gym. I mean, how many people are working out with you??

[@GlucksGym]

Me? 4 lol. But yes if I could only get one bench it would be an adjustable but this is more if you're able to get a flat bench which you should get.

[@youngcouplesparty9006]

Rogue's bench is made in Columbus, Ohio. Rep's bench is made in China. The Rogue bench is undeniably better - based upon your review. The question isn't "why is the Rogue bench so expensive," but rather "why is the Rep bench so expensive?" Great review.

[@HammerandPipe]

Whats wrong the titan hefty bench? I see no one talk about it. Which is surprising because no one has crapped on it either 😂😂

[@GlucksGym]

Besides the lack of a tripod design it's just hard to beat Rep's FB-5000. That's mostly why you don't see much on it.

[@clb121781]

For the algorithm

[@GlucksGym]

Aww thanks Chip

[@bigfoot14eee99]

"Wide rear end" Oh, you're going to pay for that one. lol

[@GlucksGym]

😊 I'm still alive!

[@enginerd0001]

Imma need a video review on which excuses work and don't work on the wife for new equipment

[@GlucksGym]

😂 you're asking the wrong guy

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

I just stopped by to watch whinnie

[@GlucksGym]

I mean... That's something, right?

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

@@GlucksGym you’re a good sport. Love the channel.

[@baylee0831]

FIRST

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

Damn bro lol

[@baylee0831]

@@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd i sit there and refresh the page 😭😭😭

[@fuzzymuffinsthe3rd]

@@baylee0831 🤦🏿‍♂️ok you got it lol

[@GlucksGym]

This is quite the streak!