Rep Blackwing Adjustable Bench Review - Their Best Yet But...

[@GlucksGym]

I've reviewed a lot of benches but am I missing any great ones?

[@manmeet4804]

Have you reviewed the Sorinex NP3 Adjustable Bench?

[@lethjakman3135]

You need to compare the Irwin bench to the Williams strength bench.

[@ISWIMWITHFISH]

Bolt fitness is making some killer pieces!!

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Easy store by little tikes.

[@djseaquist]

Griffin Adjustable Bench 2.0.

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

Yes we definitely need the leg extension leg curl for this bench!😊

[@GavinBrown]

Quick Guide: Where to go for reviews. Bars = Brandon, Adjustable Dumbbells = Coop, Benches + Cake = Gluck.

[@drinkinouttacups2665]

@@JDawg271 think coop sold his channel iirc. I also hate him

[@LOUDERthanU]

Each to their own, I enjoy Coops stuff

[@andrewstearns9276]

Facts

[@Blahmanwhysoserious]

@@JDawg271 he moves his hands too much as well lol

[@JoeyJungleGym]

@@JDawg271 Coop was in star wars?

[@FitLabb]

Loved that part with your son. My two boys are around the same age and enjoy helping me build all the stuff in our gym and other things around the house. Looking forward to seeing your comparison between this bench and the AB-5200 2.0

[@GlucksGym]

It's awesome. I was never able to do things like that with my father but my son seems to enjoy helping me out. I'll probably throw a few other ladder benches in for the 5200 breakdown and then maybe someday I'll actually get rid of a bench 😂

[@trollzone1]

Thanks Gluck...I just bought one and made sure to use your link! Great channel and video!

[@GlucksGym]

I appreciate you being so thoughtful!

[@tony_mau]

I hope leg ext/curl attachments are the next popular thing that companies start making

[@notoriouslic1]

Had one on my sears roebuck set as a 13 yo in 1984. Why don’t they make these?!

[@kevincoffey6022]

Thanks, man. Your review convinced me to purchase the Rep Fitness BlackWing Zero Gap Adjustable Bench. Now I get a great workout just moving it around. It's in the living room which my wife now says looks like a battlefield.

[@brianahern4066]

I’m ready to upgrade to this from the AB-3000 whenever that leg extension/curl attachment is ready for prime time

[@pottsy1907]

Any word when the leg curl / leg extension accessory is being released ? Rep, what’s happening with that addition ?

[@VillainCollector1]

We still dont have a preacher curl attachment or a leg extension / leg curl attachment. Disappointed and feel like we were lied to by Rep Fitness.

[@AWZ1287]

8:56 why doesn't rep offer a purple version. I would have definitely ordered purple if it was available. BTW, I just ordered one, with your affiliate link, based on your review.

[@davidwhite206]

Got mine about 2 weeks ago, the leg attachment is arriving today. I love it!

[@Sobersunrise]

The best gym equipment reviews out there!

[@GlucksGym]

Awww shucks. Thanks 😁

[@gurfdog]

Gluck is the King of benches and bench reviews!

[@GlucksGym]

With goals to expand that to more and more categories!

[@gurfdog]

All your reviews are great! But you also have great taste in barbells!

[@jl7kicks]

Need the leg extension/curl attachment and it’s a day 1 grab

[@craig42069]

Just used your affiliate link to buy my 6 post rep rack last week. KEEP BUYING THEM BENCHES BABY

[@GlucksGym]

You may have single handedly funded a video 😍 If we had a few more people like you just imagine what I could review 😂

[@spencerdean4181]

I would buy this bench tomorrow if it had the leg curl attachment

[@wwang1110]

Just ordered this using your link, was debating on 5200 vs Blackwing, but I do hope they will release leg curl attachment soon.

[@GlucksGym]

We appreciate your thoughtfulness! We're also hoping for that attachment but hopefully the wait means they hammered out all the issues.

[@JoeyJungleGym]

Tried super hard to listen to all of it. You spent more time on this awesome video than I do on a bench all year. Need to find a way to use rings on one, incline pull ups could be a thing.

[@GlucksGym]

hahaha I put everything into every video

[@andrewstearns9276]

The most benches EVER from a reviewer. I’ve never felt the need for a zero-gap bench but this looks great. Love the knurled handle and -8 decline option

[@martystrasinger3801]

I appreciate your efforts to not intimidate me. I can’t even spell Norduc Kurls.

[@GlucksGym]

That's ok I can't spell most things

[@krisroadruck5081]

Great review - I've got one of these on order that'll hopefully arrive in 2 weeks. Leg Extension/Curl accessory would really complete this thing.

[@krisroadruck5081]

@GlucksGym Ours just arrived today and the wife said she knows why you have your 8 year old help assemble. Apparently the back bolts on the seat pad would be impossible for my fat hands to get to. She said you either need a wife with small hands or a child lol.

[@GlucksGym]

Hahaha. He helped a lot with the Rogue AB 3.0, that thing was terrible up put together.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Ohhhh did not know about Rogue Manta Ray bench. Oh goodness. Not sure if I should return my Blackwing in favor of the new Manta Ray. I wonder if the decline option is better on the Manta Ray?

[@GlucksGym]

It cost me about $1300 to get the Mantaray to my door. It's a better bench but it's hard to tell anyone something is worth that much more.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

@@GlucksGym That is enough for me. I will most likely return my black wing bench.I will miss the wide pads but if the Manta Ray has a better decline option, better leg rollers, and better incline use then I will buy it no problem.

[@GlucksGym]

I can't actually remember the pads and decline that well. I'd hate to say go for it without mine being here yet. The pad and construction is better though

[@foredave]

I got this bench a couple weeks ago. Great upgrade over my cap barbell. Solid! It would be perfect if center of gravity was centered for moving it around.

[@timfritton469]

The Bench King® is back! And promising more to come!

[@GlucksGym]

There's always another bench to buy 😂😢

[@timeverson3440]

I think you invented a new exercise -- the Gluck press (1:50). I haven't seen anybody using this exercise at my local gym but I am sure it will catch on soon,

[@briand5047]

TheJungleGym has a video on using a leg ex/curl attachment on a Rep AB-5000.

[@TheCarterHomeGym]

Rep makes some nice benches! Love my AB-5200 1.0! The clear coat is so nice 👌

[@kq9l115]

Nice review! Quick question, how strong is the leg attachment! I have a diy low row pulley system and to make it work I use my Keppi bench w the leg attachment to sit on and push on the leg pieces for support. The leg piece is not very strong and I can see how it will bend over time. If the attachment on the rep is stronger I think I’ll upgrade the bench. Keep up the good work and goofy comments…totally resonates w me haha!

[@robolson7669]

This looks like the one. Saving for one starts now.

[@Wetterwet]

Thinking about selling my rep 4100 to get this. I like how you can do chest supported barbell rows with say angles 90 grips on the barbell. You usually can’t on incline benches because the ladder system getting in the way

[@murdog04]

Got my Blackwing on Tuesday and I love it! It is a totally tank and super comfortable. The zero gap and leg attachment are game changes. Thanks so much for the review.

[@Hairy.Whodini]

How did you get yours so soon? They're still on pre-order and don't ship until June 30th.

[@murdog04]

@@Hairy.Whodini I ordered mine on the pre-release launch day (16 March). I have to assume they are sending them out based on the order they were received. Just a guess though. GL, I hope yours arrives soon. Its an awesome bench.

[@filterlessbear9250]

What's the dimension of the tubing for the male end of the leg roller attachment? It looks about 2"

[@markhalstead2386]

My blue Black Wing was delivered today and I have it together and ready for tomorrow’s workout. It is a beast! I seems as rigid as the Rogue AB-3 I sold and it was all welded. The knurled handle is nice for lifting it into a standing position.

[@ak-zw8jv]

Great review!!! I am torn between this and the 4100. Would love this but seems way too heavy for me to want to move. Upgrading from the last version of the 3000 fid that i absolutely hate becauee the leg rollers get in the way. Would love to hit up their showroom and test it for myself.

[@GlucksGym]

That a great idea if you can swing it. I'm the same way, I dislike the front leg rollers. On the new one you can remove them but I still think I like the 4100 and other options better.

[@AgentOfLogos]

Do you have the wide pad version of the black wing? Nice video!

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Good news is I've had the red Rep Blackwing bench with wide pads for over 2 weeks now. Bad thing is it stuck in a box since i'm in the process of moving to another home. Hopefully it will be worth the wait.

[@jasonskeel6474]

Is -8 degrees an ideal decline angle? I'm wondering what the best angle for decline bench and flys is.

[@factspirate99]

-30 to -45.

[@tonya7699]

Looks like the best bench of 2023. An absolute unit of a bench and really versatile.

[@GlucksGym]

It could be, but if not I've got a few more reviews coming 😂

[@chipdouglas1079]

@@GlucksGym I know you have the 5200 2.0 coming up. Which others will you be doing in the near future?

[@GlucksGym]

The Mantaray will be coming up soon too

[@thinkofcats3003]

Hey Gluck when are we gonna see the review for the new 3 post rack by bullet proof fitness

[@GlucksGym]

Is that something people want reviewed? They offered me it but I thought maybe people weren't interested in it. I never said I was smart 😂

[@ChrisRey3156]

Great review, about to blow my load on a rogue RML490C 3.0 Charcoal with some attachments, and the Rep Blackwing using your affiliate links. The affiliate link disappears when I go into my cart on Rogue though, assuming it still links back to you.

[@GlucksGym]

It should work. They're kinda difficult to reach on our end but when you click it you'll get a random string added to the url and that means it's tracking. That string can disappear when you click new items but as long as you started with our link it should work. Thanks for being so thoughtful!

[@omarcortez9394]

I needed this

[@GlucksGym]

The bench or the video 😂

[@NoFate247]

Glad your son could help assemble his college fund :)

[@GlucksGym]

He can sell all these when it's finally time to go 😂

[@NoFate247]

@@GlucksGym that'll probably pay for books by then if they still use books

[@squealer42]

@@NoFate247 Probably monthly subscription service benches to go with books :-)

[@SimonChango]

Just the video I was waiting for! Can you answer some questions about it? 1. Do you think the wide pad is needed to do nordic curls? 2. Do you find flat bench stability compromised with the lack of post? 3. Between the GetRX FIDAB-2 and the Blackwing bench, (and maybe the AB-5200) if one doesn't care about the zero-gap feature, would you still recommend the blackwing bench over the others (not regarding the price since they're not *too* far off). It seems that the zero gap might even be a detriment given it adds additional wobbling when not resting against the backpad.

[@GlucksGym]

I can try 1. Probably not. It may help and I'm not sure how you set yourself for nordics but it wasn't an issue with the standard for us 2. No I don't. By using 11 gauge steel throughout and upgrading the honge tolerances it's very stable. 3. If you're not going to use the leg roller) or if they ever release the extension / leg curl) then I'd go with the 5200 2.0. The get Get RX'd FIDAB-2 is better than the current 5200 but only because it's a ripoff of it. The 5200 2.0 is better than both but I'd wait for the review, I'd like more time with it before I die on that hill.

[@gmoneycash7456]

Is the standard pad better for doing incline db curls and barbell rows? Was thinking the wide would be too wide. I am 5'10 a stout 175.

[@rayjbb1494]

It was very helpful to see Winnie lifting the BW. Although easier to move than the 5100, the ease of everyone being able to move around the Rogue Manta Ray just may make it worth the extra £500

[@PlunderRoad]

Can you rotate and do nordic curls on the previous model? Thanks!

[@Abe-k8o]

Great review. I’m trying to decide between this and Ironmaster. Do you know if the Ironmaster attachments with fit with the blackwing? I saw that the benches are the same height. Particularly interested in the dip handle, preacher, and sit up attachments

[@GlucksGym]

They will not fit

[@Abe-k8o]

@@GlucksGym really appreciate the reply. Is it because the Ironmaster square insert is too large for the blackwing? It looked like it would fit and could be locked in with the black wing’s pin. I wonder if there’s a modification that would work

[@cadenpope7158]

When’s the leg curl attachment coming out? Just curious

[@Blazemon9999]

Been looking forward to this review and it didn't disappoint. I feel bad for my wife when I get this thing, using your link of course, because my wife is nowhere near as strong as Wynnie and moving it is gonna be rough. From the standing position is Wynnie able to easily move it around?

[@GlucksGym]

Wynie can handle it. That really was her first attempt and I didn't really warn her, I just said move it so I can film you. I'm not going to say I set her up but I'm not going to say I regret the resulting clip either. She hates heavy benches though, that is very much true.

[@Blazemon9999]

@@GlucksGym does anyone like moving heavy benches? The heavy bench did result in video gold with that clip of he backing into you though lol. Almost as good as the Kabuki decapitation clip we all love so much

[@DrDeusExMachina]

How does the vinyl compare to the pad on their utility seat?

[@GlucksGym]

It's the same gen 3 vinyl on the Utility and BlackWing

[@stevefridman]

Have you compared it to the Williams strength signature bench?

[@bfaint4363]

Came here for the review, stayed for the humor

[@hyg71886]

Another great review I was pissed when this first got announced but other than a few minor changes I’m happy with my zero gap. I also paid significantly less than the retail which helped. They really do need a leg extension attachment it’s so awkward doing in on my pylo box at heavier weights. I do wish I could store the zero vertically. Honestly if they do a pad update for the zero I’d buy it just for that lol

[@djseaquist]

You should also review the Griffin Adjustable Bench 2.0. It is like the Blackwing but $100 cheaper.

[@reclanton]

what for? it does't have zero gap so would be a downgrade.

[@chrisa8203]

Come on REP - launch the damn Leg Extension/Leg Curl attachment already! I’m about to just buy the Iron Master 😑

[@dtrg65]

waiting patiently for that clearcoat...asked today, no signs of a release date yet :(

[@GlucksGym]

From what I've been told they can only do it certain months of the year in China because of the weather. I've been told this year and they've already teased it as you cab see from our Instagram post in the vid.

[@ArmedBatman]

It's a major shame that for all that money it can't even do -15 to 30 degrees for proper decline benching.

[@factspirate99]

You can just not FID. You do it backwards with leg rollers.

[@ckPinson-n4j]

stardate 08.15.2024 Capt Morgan here with an updated SITREP from the future. it appears that REP is still working on its led extension/curl attachment. OVER.

[@GlucksGym]

@@ckPinson-n4j Prime's will be out first🤪

[@LOUDERthanU]

Waiting patiently for REP to start selling in New Zealand😎

[@GlucksGym]

We're definitely spoiled over here

[@ayussuf]

If you were starting anew, which would be your 1st, 2nd, and 3 pick?... no restrictions.

[@Baddeal]

I love mine. I had a cheap bench and it sucked. The black wing is solid.

[@itsjrbro]

Do you think I need to upgrade to a wide pad to do Nordics? I’m 5’8

[@xNickTheBrickx]

When you have it stored upright, is it the wheels or those metal wheel guards that are in contact with the ground?

[@GlucksGym]

It sits on the wheel guards. The wheels are in the air so it can't slide

[@xNickTheBrickx]

Just ordered a wide one in blue with your affiliate code! You're my favorite reviewer!

[@GlucksGym]

I appreciate that! Thank you 😁 I don't see the sale on Rep, do you mind emailing customer service with your order number and asking them to give me credit? I've been told it works when orders don't go through. I'm glad you said something because we have no credits for this bench which seems odd with over 10k views

[@xNickTheBrickx]

@@GlucksGym omg man that is terrible! Yes I will. Just so you, I followed the link above and KZbin opened my "brave" browser in the KZbin app and I did the whole order that way. Perhaps those details will help. I've ordered stuff in the past with your affiliate link and was always wondering if it was giving you credit because as the buyer, it doesn't seem to give feedback that the affiliate links are being used on some sites

[@xNickTheBrickx]

@@GlucksGym when I called them they said it sometimes takes a 2 or 3 days for the affiliate credit to go through. If you need any more information from me while looking into this please let me know.

[@altairtheeagle]

Thanks guys, this is a sexy bench and am a month out from buying this or super bench pro but with no leg attachment I may just go with SBP, that long without making attachments means it will be half a$$ done like buzzsaw or it won't see light of day. Regardless I will use your links!

[@Timm129]

I waited for a leg extension attachment from Rep... it never came obviously.. I got the super bench pro about 1 year ago and love it,. It's a very solid bench.

[@altairtheeagle]

@@Timm129 Thanks for the feedback, ill just jump on it now.

[@GlucksGym]

The SBP isn't my favorite bench but then again I'm pretty spoiled with benches. I think it's a solid home gym bench but don't love a few things about it. I think we covered them pretty well in our review and I don't think the new version really improves on much that we didn't like. I'm not saying it's not a good bench, just not one we ever really use.

[@altairtheeagle]

@@GlucksGymI appreciate your reply, I’m strong but no world class strong man, I’m not pressing over 600 so SBP it is, this is just over built nonsense

[@rayjbb1494]

​@@altairtheeagle and now GGR has done the SBP v2 review I think a lot more people (who want a Leg curl/leg ext) will go for the SBP over @Repfitness despite their amazing BlackWing.

[@Garagegymchris]

I preordered this bench in white in March when it was first released and am being told it won’t arrive until July. Has anyone received their bench in white?

[@chipdouglas1079]

What would be your preference between the Blackwing and the Rogue Adjustable Bench 3.0?

[@pottsy1907]

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.?

[@GlucksGym]

I wouldn't worry about that too much. They're fine rollers it's just that the Manta Ray is commercial quality. They're over the top and very well done. Rep's are above average and fine for a home gym but not at the same level.

[@pottsy1907]

Thanks so much for the brilliant response.I think I'll be able to suffer the weight of the Blackwing when moving it daily for out of the way storage, to have a product that's very comparable .

[@ducdu4136]

Preordered a month ago. Hope to get it sometime next month! Love the review. I love my 5200 but the black wing will add more utility for sure.

[@DJLOUIE1000]

Which is more sturdy?

[@DBOL-cx2ve]

Leg extension/curl AND seated calf raise attachment! Don’t make me buy from another manufacturer!

[@moisesmunoz3844]

Very good review as always. I’ll wait for the manta review to decide my next bench but regardless I’m getting a new bench and you will get a tiny bit of money from that purchase.

[@robhughes2629]

Awesome review as usual. Seems like a fantastic bench, but between the price and the weight my wife might actually end my life if I bought this

[@GlucksGym]

It's an investment and a test on a marriage all in one 😂

[@nogheadz4987]

Day 1 of commenting on glucks videos - we are hungry… tired. We lost Devin yesterday… snakebite. Devine’s father managed to get a fire going despite this rain… at least we won’t have to be hungry much longer

[@GlucksGym]

I laughed pretty hard at this but I read it out loud to Wynie and now my son keeps asking questions. He seems pretty worried.

[@nogheadz4987]

Stay posted for episode 2 😂

[@MrPanthers23]

I think ill prob upgrade from the original zero gap to this one. Hate that its heavier. Thats the only negative.

[@GlucksGym]

It's a heavy beast for sure but a great bench as long as you don't mind playing around with the Zero Gap.

[@AngloCelt88]

Gluck tested, Gluck approved.

[@GlucksGym]

😀 I need a stamp

[@metalaxe416]

For a second I thought those were the elusive Massenomics Bench Heavy shorts 😮

[@oswelds]

Man I wish there was such a variety of nice gear in the european market! It took FOREVER for ATX to come up with a decent wide enough adjustable bench. Nice review!

[@squealer42]

You two should collaborate on the trials and tribulations for our gymbros across the pond.

[@GlucksGym]

I wonder how many of these companies will make their way over there. I've heard a lot of promises but not a lot of action.

[@oswelds]

@@GlucksGym Rogue sort of made their way on the eu market but they dont offer huge variety of gear here and shipping cost is not optimal. The smaller item pool combined with imperial unit manufacturing isnt a hit in the eu. ATX sort of are going towards a great direction but some of their gear is great (bars, dumbbells and racks) and some of the gear are lagging years behind in design. One example would be their roller j-hooks which are like a tank but one has to cut of like an inch of steel from the hooks lip to make it usable for bench. Huge nut also on the front that could be sunk or welded to not allow bar contact midlift. Ive been a huge fan of their power bars tho. Great quality for a relatively cheap price.

[@marcogutierrez1886]

subbed coz you're funny

[@HughLeFitness]

What software you use to edit your videos?

[@GlucksGym]

Premiere Pro

[@jamestonbellajo]

Great review. I thought I remember REP telling you at The Arnold that the BlackWing isn’t technically a ZeroGap 2.0. Do you have information on that? And does the CleanGrip vinyl scuff as easily as the Thompson vinyl from Rogue? Also would love to see you get your hands on Griffin’s Adjustable Bench 2.0 to see how it stacks up with the benches you have.

[@GlucksGym]

I've been told by a few people that this isn't the AB 5000 2.0 meaning there is going to be an upgraded 5000 coming out. The vinyl didn't scuff quite the same as the Thompson vinyl but it seems to more so than gen 2. It's hard to say tbh. We stand on, put crap on, and move these things a crazy amount so they all take a beating.

[@matthewwebb3336]

I wonder how this compares to the Venom Gapless bench from Bolt Fitness. It's not one I own. Nor do I know anyone who owns it, but it has the knob for the gapless feature on the side as well. It also has ladder style on the front and the back. It's also much much cheaper than rep's blackwing.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

The Bolt Fitness Venom bench is built much cheaper with much less adjustment ability than the Rep Blackwing. They are not comparable in the least.

[@officepatina]

A good leg extension/curl attachment would convince me to totally switch to the Rep ecosystem. That would be massive for home gyms.

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

Those attachments are usually garbage on most home benches.

[@officepatina]

@@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 notice I said “good” attachment…

[@NoFate247]

Glad I got my video out before your's dropped.

[@scooobyj8714]

Your bench collection is amazing. I think your bench collection cost more than my entire gym. Haha. But awesome compare and contrast.

[@GlucksGym]

I had a plan with all these benches but I haven't executed it yet 😂😭

[@Bro-siah]

Your son is a goofball? Can't imagine where he gets that from🤣.

[@GlucksGym]

Future host of the channel?!

[@carps_gym]

💪🏼

[@BattlemasterD20]

I’ll buy it when the leg extension attachments comes out

[@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472]

No you won't.

[@Edythemighty]

Rep give Gluck more bench

[@GlucksGym]

I still have a tiny bit of room left in a corner 😂

[@pz_not_ez]

LEG CURL/EXTENSION NOW REP

[@GlucksGym]

What he said

[@HallowedLunch]

4100 still the best

[@donray2435]

Boom goes the dynamite

[@Bro-siah]

That's true.

[@Quarterhorse25]

Couldn’t focus on the video. Kept staring at those shoes 😂. I still liked it though, for the algorithm.

[@GlucksGym]

Need some of that KZbin revenue for new ones 😭

[@darrensargent960]

Say it ain't so! There's no way you have a "goofy" kid! I don't believe that for an instant!

[@joecowan3719]

It seems like with benches and adjustable dbs there is always a BUT...still not a perfect one of either. Close, but not perfect.

[@andie_pl]

gluck the bench collector

[@GlucksGym]

Someday it'll all make sense 👀

[@baylee0831]

NOOOO

[@GlucksGym]

third Baylee.... third?!

[@keving1774]

$600

[@LukesGarageGym]

Bench is sick but my god I’d be poor

[@GlucksGym]

Maybe your channel can try to lose money as fast as mine does 😂😢

[@beltfedstrength9157]

Your mom was the heaviest single arm row of my life. Not this bench.

[@GlucksGym]

I'm gonna show her this comment Kris!

[@blue2morrow383]

Guys I think he’s planing to buy a bench for each sub he has, hope he doesn’t end up homeless 🤞🏿

[@GlucksGym]

Can't be homeless with all these benches! I'll build a new house with them!

[@alexeymalafeev6167]

I click on the video thinking to post "first" seeing

[@GlucksGym]

I'm sorry to say there's actually 35 comments already 😁 but I like the effort