Building a Home Gym that Doesn't SUCK

[@NoFate247]

What's the best bench for your home gym? Rep Fitness Adjustable benches: www.repfitness.com/#5f3b28f9517b0

[@ozzy8422]

A cheap flat 100usd bench, here in europe the pricing is fucked up. The blackwing with wide pad is 940usd in england and the rouge adjustable bench 3.0 is 950usd. I'll keep my cheap one. The question is, would you as an american pay that?

[@NoFate247]

@@ozzy8422 Great question! If that was the market price for most high end benches, then Yes I'd pay it 1x and def. not have the money to buy multiple benches to review. I think most people can absolutely get away with a $100 bench but find they enjoy the bells/whistles that warrant the extra money. But yeah, 950 usd for rogue is NUTS!

[@murdog04]

As a proud owner of the BlackWing (in blue) I agree 100% with all you said. Thanks so much for the great review.

[@NoFate247]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Have a great weekend

[@murdog04]

@@NoFate247of course, I’m a fan. Love all the motivation and excitement you put i your content. I grew up in Gloucester, so getting a taste of home while I watch is a big bonus :).

[@REPfitness]

Great review/overview. It really does come down to preference / exercise selection choosing between the AB-5200 2.0 and BlackWing. We also recommend the AB-5200 2.0 with the fixed post for commercial facilities. Requires no learning curve, whereas the BlackWing and AB-5200 2.0 with the adjustable post are great for home gyms or smaller training studios because of the versatility (decline, more attachments coming) and it taking a minute to learn how to use. Very proud and happy with all the options and I think we've got everyone covered now.

[@NoFate247]

Since everyone has a different budget, space, and lifting level I don't think there is ever a prefect bench for everyone. With that said, your team has done a great job with a variety of options, allowing home gym fans to "choose their own adventure and find the right bench for them.

[@MrPanthers23]

Can't wait to see more attachments @repfitness

[@NoFate247]

The people have spoken 💯💯💯

[@scooobyj8714]

If your YT channel doesn’t pan out, I think you have a future as a Price is Right Girl after seeing that bend adjustment montage. Haha

[@NoFate247]

I bet those price is right ladies get paid more than KZbin...so I'm cool with changing my pronouns :)

[@scooobyj8714]

@@NoFate247 haha

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Rep offers so many great options now. These are 2 of their best! Great video man!

[@NoFate247]

Appreciate that! My goal is to make these videos FUN and fast paced, so they don't "feel" like yet another bench review

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

@@NoFate247 You are succeeding in that!

[@joecowan3719]

You are spot on with the AB-5200 recommendation. I have their 1.0 and the pad is so long, I don't even use their flat bench anymore.

[@NoFate247]

Yeah, no gap issues there. I really like their 1.0 version

[@carps_gym]

Underrated fast paced channel

[@NoFate247]

That's a twenty minute video compressed into 10..... Thanks for being here

[@derekdunbar9968]

He's the hardest working KZbin reviewer in the game. 24/7 has a video daily, it seems.

[@carps_gym]

@@derekdunbar9968 seems like it

[@Garage_gym48]

Nice. Australia is farrr behind with stocking the new rep stuff. Would love the AB5200 2.0 though. The rogue manta ray is almost $2000 here sooo uhhh.. won’t be getting that haha.

[@NoFate247]

Is that 2k usd? Heard food is mad expensive there as well

[@Garage_gym48]

@@NoFate247 nah Aud so like 1350US.. yeah it’s not bad. Although a cappuccino cost about $7.50 these days.. haha.

[@NoFate247]

Dang still high 💸💸💸

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Fantastic overview. Man the black wing is awesome.

[@NoFate247]

Thanks for being here you absolute unit!!! I know you test the weight capacity of the 5200 often

[@briand5047]

Great summary!

[@NoFate247]

Thanks for watching and subscribing appreciate you being here

[@jared.freedom.gym2021]

Great video!! I’ve been considering upgrading our adjustable bench lately. I first got very excited about the black wing, but am starting to be more about the 5200 2.0. The zero gap feature- the 5200’s longer back pad should be enough room for most of us to get our whole upper half on for comfortable flat pressing. Maybe for the super tall the black wing may make more sense? Haven’t pulled the trigger yet, but everyone seems to love all things Rep these days.

[@NoFate247]

Rep has just been improving their already very good equipment so that's why they get lots of love

[@jasondobson7719]

Great Rep bench shootout! I went with the Blackwing because i heard a rumor that Rep will have other attachments for it in the future. I'm hoping for a lying leg curl.

[@NoFate247]

I heard that same rumor, have to wait and see if it comes to fruition

[@StevenSeiller]

🔊 And the KZbin™ Oscar® for Best Sound Effects goes to … #NoFate247 Whoooo! 🏆

[@NoFate247]

If you can't make good videos at least use tons of sound effects

[@StevenSeiller]

@@NoFate247 🎥 + zooms and flying titles!

[@derekdunbar9968]

I have the Rogue 3.0. I like it overall, I don't care for the pad on it, though. 👍 review

[@NoFate247]

Thanks for the feedback. Any thoughts on going with the manta ray

[@derekdunbar9968]

​@@NoFate247I would if the price would come down a bit, but there are other things I'd rather get first.

[@pottsy1907]

Firstly, great video with brilliant info, illustrating moves and the bench in action. Should I be concerned the foot catcher on the Rep blackwing comes across as inferior to the Manta Ray? Is the Rep foot catcher uncomfortable to use for decline work, which I want to do a lot of, aswell as using the other features the bench has? The force needed to lift the bench looks decent, but struggling to find something that offers all the other key features the Blackwing does with my $700 budget .

[@NoFate247]

I personally don't think the foot catcher is bad. Obviously the Manta-Ray's is better but also quite a lot more money, almost in an entirely different pay level. The bench requires two hands to lift but it isn't cumbersome just something you need to be aware of if you're on the smaller side. Thanks for watching and subscribing, really appreciate the positive feedback.

[@pottsy1907]

Wow, super quick response, Ty.. Your additional comment offers even more insight into helping me make my decision. I think I'll wait for November and then jump on to buying the bench using a link I'm sure I'll find on ur channel. I'm wondering what thanksgiving gear will drop and S-W u deliver more reviews. Keep them coming. 👍❤️

[@michaelm5124]

What’s the word on the clear coat offering?

[@NoFate247]

They made an announcement it's coming out this quarter but I expect by months end

[@jared.freedom.gym2021]

How would you weigh the option of the 5200 2.0 & something like the Black Wing whereas you may prefer the 5200 2.0, but are intrigued by the attachment potential that the Black Wing or another bench that accepts attachments has to be even more versatile in the future? I'm struggling with this, makes me thing I need to just be patient. I do have a stand alone leg extension/curl that is very nice, American made. BUT if a decent leg ext/curl came out as an attachment, I could sell that piece and get back some floor space in the home gym. I think if Rep made the 5200 3.0 where it can accept attachments - just take my $

[@NoFate247]

If you want attachments then you should go black wing cause I don't see how they will add any to the 5200. But if you don't do decline sit-ups then you should probably go 5200. Comes down to how much you want those current and maybe future attachments

[@IndustrialMaintenance]

important question, where u get that shirt

[@NoFate247]

Amazon amzn.to/410TAVw

[@marioalvarez681]

What do you recommend between AB-3000 2.0 and the blackwing? I know the price is almost double (which isn’t too much of a problem) but is it worth double the price?

[@NoFate247]

If you're looking for "value" then go with the AB-3000 2.0. But if the price isn't the problem, then go with the blackwing, it's a better bench, easier to store when not in use

[@bacawaka2813]

What do you think of the Keppi Bench 5000 zero gap bench?

[@NoFate247]

I haven't reviewed it yet so hesitant to give my thoughts

[@bacawaka2813]

@NoFate247 yeah I got it as a starter bench. It's alright. It definitely can have better build quality. I was able to do nordics curls on it and decline crunches. I use it to flat bench. I am unable to test the 1600 lb claim since I am only a 295 lb bencher. The bottom seat is kind of wobbly but I can tighten it. Some of the logo lettering peeled off when I pulled of the sticker that was protecting the logo. The seat can be more grippy. Needs pin holes for nordics even though I was able to do them. It is a little heavy for my wife.