Rep AB-3000 2.0 Adjustable Bench Review - The Best Bench Under $350!

Trying to decide which budget adjustable bench is right for you? Today we're comparing the Rep AB-3000 2.0 to their entire lineup of benches in this review to see if the upgraded version of their most popular bench is worth it.
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▬▬▬▬ Jump to Chapters ▬▬▬▬
0:00 Rep AB-3000 2.0 Adjustable Bench Review
1:47 AB-3000 As a Decline Bench
4:21 Rep's Bench Specs
6:48 Upgraded Vinyl and Bench Pad?
9:36 Storing It Upright?

[@GlucksGym]

Best budget adjustable bench or should we review another?

[@terrymoltzan904]

What do you think of the KEPPI BENCH 1000 or the TRU GRIT TOTAL AB ADJUSTABLE BENCH? You are a Tru Grit affiliate and that thing is on sale for $250 (Before using your code :)).

[@brianmilner9837]

Hmm... Your mission should you choose to accept it: best adjustable | decline bench for the budget.... 3...2..1. GO!

[@23Khameo]

Dude did you see the new AB-5200 2.0??

[@amchenry55]

Giant Lifting adjustable benches are very similar to reps at a cheaper price point… can you review them for comparisons?

[@TeeArrgh]

Without a doubt, the world's leading expert on adjustable benches. Nice review.

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha thank you

[@oldschoolcoolgamefan2650]

If Rep is watching this and reading the comments, engineering needs to consider space saving innovations in EVERY product you release. Your main market is home gyms. Lack of vertical storage in this bench is a HUGE oversight.

[@ducdu4136]

Do you own a rep bench? They are heavy af. I can’t even imagine myself lifting 100lb bench to store to the wall. It stands vertically which is fine for me.

[@oldschoolcoolgamefan2650]

@@ducdu4136 That’s what vertical storage means. To stand vertically, which this bench lacks the ability.

[@ducdu4136]

@@oldschoolcoolgamefan2650 thanks for clarifying it. I was picturing mounting the bench to the wall.

[@cmdrfunk]

@@ducdu4136 I lift weights. I can pick up a nothing 100 lbs

[@Riktamorty]

@@cmdrfunk you’re my hero

[@nnapsR]

i truly appreciate your advice, camera presence and you and your wife's banter

[@SpencerStonelights]

Have this bench. I have zero regrets with it. It meets all my needs personally. The bench checks all the main boxes needed from a bench.

[@satrianirocks]

Love the narration of your videos. The dry humor is fantastic

[@GlucksGym]

thanks!

[@danielmartin6469]

I just ordered the AB 3000 2.0. Thanks for the review!

[@krakoa942]

I got this bad boy a few months ago and I love it so far. Feels very sturdy and perfect texture on the pad material. Thanks for the rec!

[@noumanintown]

I don't even have a home gym but I watch every single one of your videos and recommend them to friends because you're that good.

[@GlucksGym]

😁 Thank you, that's a pretty great compliment!

[@joecowan3719]

Awesome review, I love how REP keeps tweaking their products based on feedback and focusing on the home gym market!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you! Seems to be a good market for them

[@jacobliston7339]

I actually won this bench in REP's 12 Days of Liftmas giveaway. Super excited to add this to my home gym!

[@ISWIMWITHFISH]

Notification squad!! Finish the week strong!! Love your videos Gluck!!

[@GlucksGym]

Ayyyy! Thank you!

[@lloydjackson9176]

Awesome video! I was just thinking this week: “I wished Gluck had a AB-3000 2.0 review video” and then I stumbled upon this. Great timing! I am planning to get this bench, just deciding if I want to wait and see if they run a sell on it or just buy it now. 🤪

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha. Glad you enjoyed it. I doubt they'll run a sale until they get rid of the left over from the older model but you never know.

[@Brockthedog315]

The washer on the roller is a great hack! I’m gonna do this with mine. I love this bench. Just got mine today. Great price. Free shipping. And built to last with nice details. The best bench at this price point with these features.

[@Useruytrw]

Labour of Love , thanks to my Lucky stars found your channel

[@jasonsutton2632]

This review is about as accurate as it gets. I just got this bench a week ago and while there are some minor things I would change, I'm very happy with it for what I paid.

[@anders6383]

Just ordered the 3000 in Blue using your link. Thanks for making such fun and informative videos! They make it a lot easier to chose a home gym product in a market with so many choices. Keep up the great work! Just got it and set it up today. Absolutely loving it! The price to quality ratio is fantastic!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for using the link!

[@anders6383]

Absolutely, I am psyched to use it when it gets here!@@GlucksGym

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

I really like this bench. If I was still in the market, this would get heavy consideration. Great review y’all.

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@ommaigod]

Great review, thx.

[@redbeard13b42]

I just purchased the older version about three months ago, now I'm wishing I would have been more patient and got the upgraded version. Nice review.

[@GlucksGym]

Patience isn't my strong suit either. Thanks!

[@turkishdelight6032]

Reach out to them and see if there's anything they can do for you. You never know until you try

[@anubis24354]

I love your channel.

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!

[@williammacadam2416]

I went with this one and is the best decision i could've made.

[@turkishdelight6032]

The new pad is exactly what I’ve been waiting for

[@GlucksGym]

It's a nice upgrade

[@nnapsR]

i used your code and ordered this bench, thanks for helping me

[@GlucksGym]

Hope you like it! And thank you for thinking of us!

[@Jdaminbf4]

What is the code?

[@GlucksGym]

He means our affiliate link gluck.fit/AB3000 There's no discount code for Rep

[@Jdaminbf4]

@@GlucksGym ok thank you for quick response. Currently buying this bench

[@joshuamartin5095]

The review I’ve been waiting for. Screwed up and bought the fb4000. Although a great bench, I should have bought an incline from the start

[@GlucksGym]

Ah the old 4000, my buddy Matt has that one but they don't make it anymore. For awhile there it had a weird place in their lineup.

[@snakebyte7271]

Well i do have this bench on the way it's all i need. I don't have a gym, Just using it at home i'm sure it will be just fine.

[@tacosyk]

Bought a knockoff version of this Rep AB-3000 a few days ago as if I wanted it from REP themselves, shipping would've costed me an arm and a leg being from Canada. Getting it tomorrow and excited as I've been previously using an old MACY bench which was starting to look a bit suss as I usually do 50-100 lbs higher than the maximum weight limit. Love the review.

[@GlucksGym]

It's solid and the knockoffs are basically identical (depending which one). As long as you have horse stall mats or something it shouldn't slide so you'll probably be fine. Thank you!

[@josegamboa994]

Just got mine delivered today in red. Dang, this thing is a tank. A little lower to the ground than I thought it would be, but it should work great since the seat pad is adjustable.

[@Param-Singh]

Good review! I've been debating between this one or the AB-3100. Wonder if rep will do a sale on either bench this month

[@GlucksGym]

Doubt it until they can offload all the original 3000s

[@brianmiller4535]

I am considering this bench myself as an upgrade. Still a little on the fence between this one and the Buzzsaw 2.0 from Bells of Steel. I like the idea of it having the leg extension option in the future. Maybe you could spend more money on another adjustable bench and review that one before I make a purchase.

[@GlucksGym]

I technically already have that one. Actually I mine is the first prototype that you would've seen when we went up there. Idk when I'll get to the review though

[@mnguyen52000]

Great video. Was curious about how useful the leg pads really were. On a separate topic - when is the bells of steel hydra Lat pull down review going to come?

[@GlucksGym]

Working on it but I'm not sure when I'll release it. The next two videos are planned/set but then the baby is right around the corner and life may get in the way but the plan was right after those.

[@brianmilner9837]

Thanks for the review, I have the their dumbbells 1-50 and 70-100 along with their DB rack. I am impressed with what I got for the money. I have been looking for a new bench for decline. Do you have a good recommendation for decline, since looks like this bench is not the got to.

[@fredberger3155]

Subscribed, great review. I'll be buying a Rep online as my first adjustable bench. I'm 6'4 . . . should I be concerned about the length of the back pad? Some of the benches in the vid definitely look like they have longer backs. Maybe if it's too short then the head won't feel properly supported? Love to hear your thoughts, thanks!

[@bobbyhunt3009]

Again, U nailed it Great Job I have the original AB 3000 and love it but this one is better, although I still love the chrome ladder sysyem on mine. I like this new version better than the most expensive adjustable benches because Honestly I hate the foot pads being attached above the head area. It is too hard to get into position to do any ab work or decline work. The foot pad system attached so high makes the engineering off on those benches, IMO. I just don't like the design. I'm not into decline work very much so the one decline position on this bench is enough for me. I think REP hit a Homerun with the upgrades and personally I rather have this new AB 3000 over any bench out there but I don't have the room with right at 350 sqft. I'm tapped out with the FB 5000 and the original AB 3000 in my gym. BTW, I've recently put up my wall control that U taught me about and it looks fantastic and it holds all my attachments. I went with the black just like the ones behind U in this video, I also went with the black hangers instead of red although my gym is red and black. I liked the black hangers over the red. THNKX for all your help in building my home gym. Man, UR the best

[@GlucksGym]

Glad to see you're still enjoying the videos! Wall Control is great! We're in the process of putting up about 8 more panels.

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

Love my 1.0 version.

[@iammrblue]

could you do a coefficient of friction test as a short? please. id love the dad jokes that could be made.

[@jimmyrios6815]

Thank you.

[@waterprosurge]

I'm curious, can the leg rollers on this be used to hold yourself down when doing lat pulldowns? Or not really?

[@joeziegler6641]

Do you prefer the AB3000 or the AB4100? I'm split between the two

[@jaystrongh1813]

I just ordered one of the website

[@futbol1972]

So whats the difference between this one and the ab 4100? Can I store the ab3000 2.0 standing up like the ab4100? Whichone is more compact and lighter?

[@jeremy242]

Yes! The bench daddy is back Still contemplating whether I should get the new AB3000 or the AB4100 Do you know when the 4100 is gonna get the new vynal?

[@GlucksGym]

I'm not sure it will, that's a very new release for them. I wonder if they put the new vinyl on the 5200 and leave the 4100 alone to differentiate them

[@Slammintone]

Damn, just ordered a different brand commercial flat bench. It’s gonna be nice but I will get the latest version of this next however.

[@futbol1972]

So whats the difference between this one and the ab 4100? Can I store the ab3000 2.0 standing up like the ab4100

[@DERDM]

Do you think the wide pad option would be a good upgrade for this bench?

[@I25M]

Would the adjustable rollers work well for split squat rear leg support?

[@ak-zw8jv]

Just got the v1 last year for black friday. Biggest complaint is the foot roller getting in the way and it looks like they fixed that. Ughh not worth upgrading tho.

[@wilwolf3363]

Can you bench on that back pad alone ? Or do you fall into the gap ?

[@mandonga1200]

Amazing review. It would be awesome to see one day reviewing the "ATX MBX-650". I would love to be able to buy REP equipment, but I'm from Europe, and I haven't find a brand that convince me yet, does anyone now a good one to start with? Cheers.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks! I don't have much experience with ATX as we're kinda spoiled with all our options over here.

[@sivaramgopalakrishnan324]

Thanks for the review! I purchased this bench and assembled it today. In step 2A (from the assembly instructions manual), where the leg bracket is added to the bench using a single nut, it says fully tighten. Now, I am unable to move the leg attachment at all. Can you kindly clarify how to ensure that the leg attachment moves smoothly to be able to use all the holes?

[@itsatoolthing6323]

I just put my AB3000 2.0. My sheet said fully tighten and the back off 1/4 turns for leg roller bolt. Hope that helps

[@sivaramgopalakrishnan324]

@@itsatoolthing6323 Thank you! I was able to get it to work!

[@davidb1975a]

I like my GetRXd FIDAB 2. It's a beast. Wish it declined. But, I'm not complaining.

[@GlucksGym]

Don't have the decline attachment yet? That is a great bench!

[@davidb1975a]

@Gluck's Gym Nope...haven't purchased the leg roller attachment yet.

[@GlucksGym]

The dumbbell holders and decline are addons, the vertical storage pad is built in. Not everyone wants the decline so it helps them keep the price lower but making it the FIDAB-2 is kinda funny and I can see your point.

[@CliffordAllison]

Great Video ! Do you think you would store the bench upright at the 15 degree as safe around young children?

[@GlucksGym]

I don't think it's really any less stable than the typical plates style vertical storage it's just probably not great for the pad

[@CliffordAllison]

@@GlucksGym thanks !

[@WalkingLegacy]

Thanks for the review, Gluck. I am eyeballing this FID bench or splurging for the $1k plus Rogue AB-3. Decline is a must for me for benching. What are your thoughts? Not sure I care for Rep's zero gap peg bench. Rogue shipping is ridiculous though and not sure my marriage can weather another Rogue purchase.

[@GlucksGym]

Have you looked at the Get RX'd FIDAB-2? It's basically an upgraded clone of the 5200 with decline capabilities. I'll get a review out at some point and I mention it in my 10k build video I believe but that's another option

[@WalkingLegacy]

@@GlucksGym I hadn't put much thought into that bench because I have honestly never heard about that brand outside your one video I heard it in. How's their quality/customer service vs Rep & Rogue for comparison?

[@GlucksGym]

@@WalkingLegacy depending who you ask Rep and a Rogue's service sucks (at least I'm told that constantly in the comments 😂) I'd say Get RX'd has been good to me and responsive but I haven't really had any issues and they clearly know who I am so I'm sure I get some preference. Quality wise I've got a few of their things and the items are pretty good. The bench itself literally looks like it's from the same factory as the AB 5200, the similarities are uncanny.

[@WalkingLegacy]

@@GlucksGym Ha! Rogue has been good with me but questionable on their responses. I ordered a Kabuki bar from them 4 days ago and noticed it was a hot buy last night. They can't issue credit and would rather me return this bar I haven't received yet and order another to ship at the reduced cost vs just doing some sort of credit, or fake return. That's a lot of waste in my opinion. Oh and their instructions look like they were designed by a child. Trying to figure out what size hex wrench I need for my LP-2 has been a trip. Wait, maybe their customer service is questionable....lol. Get RX'd freight to my place in Cali is $204 pushing the cost to $750ish with the attachment.

[@GlucksGym]

@@WalkingLegacy look on Amazon, somehow it was cheaper there a few week ago 🤷

[@ehinse]

I wish you would have clearly articulated what bench was better, AB-3000 2.0 or AB-4100, since shipping is so expensive to CANADA. I do want a decline option but I don't want to make a mistake and want a great bench.... Is this the kind of thing that you answer on your Patreon page? Hope you are sleeping well with the new baby! Love the channel. Cheers.

[@GlucksGym]

Send me a DM and I'll talk you through it, we can see which is better for you.

[@joeziegler6641]

@@GlucksGym I'm interested in this conversation too. On the fence between the two

[@ehinse]

@@joeziegler6641 I have done some soul searching. I think the 4100 is a better option than the 3000 2.0 because of the ability to fold upright and I don't want the 3000 to fall over. I keep looking at the AB 5200 and I say, yeah, I could get that instead. The home gym never stops...

[@no1up]

Vertical storage would absolutely set this bench over the top.

[@TocoaPuffs]

Us the - 12° enough to get a good decline bench out of? That's the only reason I want the decline option.

[@GlucksGym]

Most would probably say 15 to 30 degrees is ideal. This works if you think the bench is otherwise a great buy for you but if decline is a big motivater for your purchase I'm not sure this moves the needle much there

[@user-zs2tm4cw3o]

Can you do Nordic curls on the rollers

[@mattdagger1480]

I really want the new pad! I’ll probably buy this 2.0 version however it’s a little annoying because the price is so close to the ab-4100. I’d just buy the 4100 but I really want this new pad material. And since there’s only a $80 difference between this bench and the 4100. I just don’t want the old material that I assume is still on the 4100. I’m very torn on wat one to buy

[@GlucksGym]

They're going to put this material on every bench. They told us when during our Arnold video with them.

[@mattdagger1480]

@@GlucksGym I may try and hold out. I kinda need one next week but I could get by if I had to.

[@mattdagger1480]

@@GlucksGym also thank you for the response to me❤️🙏 No one ever responds to me on KZbin normally hahaha!!💪💪

[@nateyoung6331]

Do you have any insight to black friday deals next week?

[@GlucksGym]

Just more companies joining in for the most part. Gungnir, Fringe, new flash deals by Bells, and so on

[@timfritton469]

Still glad I went with the 4100. This is nice, but if you're already spending that much, for me, the 4100 is worth the extra $$. Was really hoping for coefficient of friction test comparisons! 😂 You could have come up with some cat tongue scale for that as well! Enjoyed the video!

[@braer240]

I went with this one because of the decline.

[@GlucksGym]

hahaha I actually debated doing tests and was like... nobody is going to watch this.

[@Goremachine]

Why is the 4100 worth the extra $$?

[@timfritton469]

@@Goremachine I don't have the 3000, so I can't directly compare them myself, but from what I'd seen, I think the 4100 is more stable/solid, can stand up, maybe has a better pad? I didn't really care about the decline, and wasn't sure I'd like the leg rollers. And it was only $80 more. Of course when I bought my 4100, the 2.0 version of the 3000 wasn't out yet.

[@GavinBrown]

Next bench review, cause I know you want (need) more. Best bench for changing baby diapers on.

[@GlucksGym]

That would be a practical bench review for me 😂

[@carps_gym]

Bench 🤴🏻

[@carps_gym]

🥇

[@GlucksGym]

This man was techically first, sorry guys 😂

[@satrianirocks]

Why do some corporate gyms equip with 21" high benches? I found it incredibly unsafe to kick back heavy dumbells when I couldn't touch the floor. I ended up looking like a fool using a step riser in front of the bench so I had a decent knee height to kick up the weight and have something to put my feet flat on for stabilizing.

[@GlucksGym]

You'd be surprised how much of this stuff is designed by people who don't really lift or hardly test things

[@madpearTube]

So frustrating to see all these great equipments that we can't get here in Europe :(((

[@rudyromero6179]

I feel your pain. They don’t ship, here, to Alaska either

[@robertl1135]

I’d buy one if it didn’t have incorporated leg rollers

[@NoFate247]

The white version looks great #stormtrooper

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

Based

[@GlucksGym]

All those damn influencers got that color so I was forced into red 😘

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

I think the Griffin Fitness FID bench is exactly like this REP bench it cost me $294 with local pickup from their warehouse and military first responder discount check them out

[@GlucksGym]

I believe I mention that one in this review as one of the many that have copied the original design, this is the 2.0 which is the upgraded version that came about because of all the copies.

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

@@GlucksGym you did cuz all I heard was Rep bench reviews

[@maxin3231]

What is the best adjustable bench that you recommend?

[@GlucksGym]

That depends on your budget and what you're looking for it to do.

[@maxin3231]

@@GlucksGym I’m leaning more to Ab-5100 so far, my wife use the gym too and the weight of the ab-5000 might be hard for her to move

[@GlucksGym]

Any other reason for the 5100? It seems to be the odd man out in Rep's lineup atm

[@maxin3231]

@@GlucksGym I’m looking for an incline bench but probably the ab-5000 is too heaving to move around, I have a small gym. My wife use the gym too. I’d love to test them at least love them around to see how they feel.

[@GlucksGym]

@@maxin3231 the 4100 might be a better option. It's lighter and Wynie's favorite because it's much easier to move around but still quick to adjust since it's a ladder style bench.

[@squealer42]

Live! On Stage! T The Doo-Wop Benches! .🎵🎵🎵..... Thank you lady's and gentlemen. You've been great. Now let's hear it for our lovely wall control girls!🎶🎶🎶

[@SomeFrenchDude]

Man, I wish it didn't cost $200 of shipping to get this bench in Canada.

[@GlucksGym]

Jeez...

[@1glockstrong]

Bought it on black Friday. $507 CAD to my door

[@SomeFrenchDude]

@@1glockstrong Overpriced as fuck.

[@Sadtiric]

I was wondering if you'd get one before me or not. XD I have two purple 4100s if you wanna trade the 3000 2.0, lol.

[@GlucksGym]

hahaah I can't trade because I have to have 1 of each for my collection 😂

[@Sadtiric]

@@GlucksGym Hah, I feel that. I've got one of each of most gaming handhelds. Collections are healthy.

[@GlucksGym]

You don't even want to see my gaming collection 😂

[@Sadtiric]

@@GlucksGym I kinda do, lol. I know I said it before, but a gaming channel might work for you if you ever have the time!

[@geomafia]

Does this new version stand up vertically the same way the old version does? It looks the new version’s has to be wider than before.

[@albertfischer8804]

Good for the Mrs. and the baby that she is still working out at 8 months pregnant.

[@GlucksGym]

She's a beast and still keeping at it!

[@VVIan-cn5cs]

Btw congrats on the pregnancy!

[@GlucksGym]

Thank you!!

[@PhilMargolies]

12:18 awww!

[@GlucksGym]

That's Mighty Woofers. One guess who named her 😂

[@steverapos3904]

I hate the 90 degree angle, and 85 degree is not much better. Wish these companies would go down a bit and play with that one - I think 80 or maybe 75 would be ideal for Shoulder press

[@jessejuno5317]

Please don’t make believe your paying for all these benches…….great video though.

[@GlucksGym]

Thanks. If you've watched the channel some you know I make an effort to say when I'm sent things.

[@dizietz]

Ugh unsubscribed because you didn't add a 30 mins coefficient of friction segment, ft gluck in various leggings.

[@GlucksGym]

Damn it...

[@togomental]

First 😎

[@togomental]

I ask for the photo finish. @GlucksGym

[@GlucksGym]

I think you were technically 4th! Competition was fierce this week.

[@togomental]

@@GlucksGym ok thanks you. The game goes on ✌️😃

[@baylee0831]

first

[@togomental]

I ask for the photo finish. @GlucksGym

[@GlucksGym]

Sorry Bay I think you were third

[@baylee0831]

@@GlucksGym crying screaming and throwing up rn

[@GlucksGym]

That's how I feel every time you let me down 😘

[@togomental]

The game goes on 😃 , peace.

[@Forexfox99]

I watched this video on double speed because he talks so slow.

[@tentil4]

Sorry I can’t get past 2 minutes of your infomercial reviews… Maybe it’s just me idk, I hope you don’t always talk this way.

[@antoineguilbeault8025]

I bought this bench and I like it very much so far. I will say it was way more expensive than expected in Canada. 400$ + 150 shipping + 150 taxes ended up costing me 700$ 😭🦫 *cries in moose money*

[@GlucksGym]

😂 Moose money

[@RodrigoGarcia-nz3pp]

Gearforfit currently is running Black Friday sale. You can get Ultra Commercial Zero Gap Adjustable Bench with 1000lb Capacity G4 for 499.99 CAD. This is the same model as REP AB-5000 Zero Gap Adjustable bench