Vulcan Prime Competition Bench - Better than the Competition?

Today we take a look at a bench that reminds me of some of the better benches I've reviewed including the REP Fitness FB5000 and the Griffin Competition Bench. Does Vulcan do anything to stand out or is it just more of the same?
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[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Woo hoo! New video! Very thorough review, thanks for those comparison shots of the old REP bench and the updated one!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks my dude!

[@NoFate247]

That front foot plate and handle were absolutely positives for me, although I was a bit nervous about the metal directly on the floor in terms of rust/moisture. Great Review

[@BasementBrandon]

Ah you know never considered not using it on stall mats so good call.

[@MacStrengthCo]

Great review and I agree with the REP FITNESS material just hits perfectly. First time we tried ours it was noticeably nicer than what we had been using at our old commercial gym. I like the front foot on this and the handle design.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think someone needs to frankenstein the best features from all of these

[@ethansanders7107]

Love the review, especially compared to my FB-5000. What I really can't wait for, and keep refreshing my YT feed for, is your review of that Sorinex stand-alone bench rack. It looks mean and sharp as hell.

[@BasementBrandon]

I'll try to get to an overview of it soon.

[@wesleyhovis3484]

You’re the man Brandon! I just picked up one of the Boneyard Deadlift Bar and I love it man. I have my eyes on the Griffin bench so I can snag it up when it’s back in stock!

[@BasementBrandon]

Some real good budget friendly options right now!

[@GarageGym411]

Now we need YOUR review on the Rogue Monster Utility Bench 2.0 (in matching white, of course!)

[@marvingarcia909]

I cAn’t wait!

[@BasementBrandon]

I actually have a new bench on the way...

[@sabala808]

Hey Brandon, thanks for the awesome review! I had a quick question about flooring, my garage is slightly sloped. Does it matter that much? Should I build a platform and try and level it? Im not sure how big of an issue lifting on a slightly sloped ground is. Thank you again for all your awesome videos!

[@BasementBrandon]

I haven't found it to be too much of an issue for me personally. You may want to check how much it's sloped and/or see if you find an issue using it as is first.

[@stephennolan219]

One difference I found with the Vulcan - the hole placement to attach the pad to the frame is different than the REP/Griffin benches, so if you want to add a different pad - say, a Thompson Fat Pad or either of REP/Griffin's options - you'll have to drill some new holes and use lag bolts.

[@BasementBrandon]

Good call!

[@BaldOmniMan]

Vulcan is pretty slept on as a brand. I like their calibrated plates in particular

[@stephennolan219]

Best looking calibrated plates out there. (Ghost's are close.)

[@BasementBrandon]

I think one of the things that holds them back is their archaic website and communication.

[@chrisselka6270]

You make excellent videos sir.

[@BasementBrandon]

appreciate it!

[@jamestonbellajo]

Hey Brandon. Been waiting for this review. The handle for this bench since the July 2021 restock doesn’t come with knurling/texture anymore. It’s just a smooth chrome handle. I thought it was an mistake, but Vulcan customer service confirmed the handles will be smooth moving forward.

[@meisdetermined]

I don’t know whether to respond with a thumbs up for providing updated information or a thumbs down because I dislike Vulcans decision. Lol

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for the insight. Was not aware!

[@MacStrengthCo]

Man I really like the knurled handle on it!

[@siats4720]

Really need a review for their SS Absolute! Thanks for the review BC

[@kozmo7]

Isn’t that bar an Oly lifting only bar ?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have their absolute and elite, just not in SS

[@DanesinTexas]

Looks solid. You know if the Rogue folding flat bench is any good?

[@BasementBrandon]

Haven't heard anything about it TBH

[@JTheMotivator]

Thanks so much my bro for this GREAT video!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 From T.W.L.G.🤓🤓🤓

[@BasementBrandon]

You bet

[@mauriciomendoza496]

Great Review! Do you think could be a problem with my plywod platform with this bench? I say this because the bench not having rubber protection. Thank you!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes might make it more slippery.

[@SkunkyBrew]

It wouldn't be a Basement workout without those legendary 35s!

[@BasementBrandon]

Have to subliminally work them in.

[@mistarmer]

I’ve had the Rep Fitness FB-5000, Rogue flat bench and other flat benches. None of them have beat the Rogue AB 2.0. It’s just a tank and does not move or wobble while benching. Yeah it’s way more expensive than this bench but for me the functionality and build quality is worth it.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's solid (have had mine for 6+ years). I do think the pad could be a bit improved for just benching, but hard to beat the complete package.

[@Massenomics]

I would have really liked to have seen Buick incorporated somehow in the vehicle comparison.

[@BasementBrandon]

WE TALKING ENCLAVE

[@b.huston9096]

Is the frame compatable with the Thompson Fat Pad? If yes, what will the height be then?

[@BasementBrandon]

You'll probably have to redrill the holes and the Thompson is .5" thicker so the height would be 17.5" which is still considered comp specs.

[@meisdetermined]

OK so here’s what I am curious about: How come none of these manufacturers have offered a metal plate that bolts into the underside of the post where your feet are? If there was a thin piece of steel that people could push down on it would offer 10 times the stability and not interfere with anyone’s foot placement. Does that make sense? Maybe something like a 20“ x 20“ flat steel

[@BasementBrandon]

I think you’d have to weld it for it to be a flat sheet, which then would likely make shipping more a pain in the butt.

[@scooobyj8714]

Great review. I have the rep FB. I like it a lot. My only complaint is the the bench is not level. It has a noticeable lean to the right. I have contacted rep with no reply.

[@BasementBrandon]

Stay on them!

[@R32R38]

Regarding your comment about the benches at commercial gym ... while I like the gym where I go, some of the benches are looking a bit, uh, well used.

[@BasementBrandon]

I always would use a band on the pad. great way to make them grippy.

[@mauriciomendoza496]

Also, between this bench, the Griffin AND the rep, Wich one you think Is better? Price así de. Thank you!

[@BasementBrandon]

I'd prob go REP, they have been really pushing forward on their products where others seem to be copying.

[@mauriciomendoza496]

Thank you!

[@kozmo7]

I’m guessing if I’m in the market for something super stable to do hip thrusts and step ups on I probably shouldn’t even consider these benches? Even the Vulcan one?

[@johnwallwizards2]

I have the Rep version of this type of design, and it's fine for step ups but for hip thrusts, the uneven feet mean one side gets pushed when doing it.

[@kozmo7]

@@johnwallwizards2 Gotcha. I just saw Brandon had a video on the hip thruster bench that connects to the rack and he had mentioned this very issue in my comment already. Sorry Brandon! Poor guy answers every damn comment, hate to waste his time. I think the best bet is just going with a flat utility bench that has the 4 stable feet for what I’d like to do on it.

[@johnwallwizards2]

@@kozmo7 That probably works better. When I had a 4 post bench I was able to press it up against my rack when I did hip thrusts so both sides were pushing evenly.

[@kozmo7]

@@johnwallwizards2 Gotcha thank you I think that’ll be the best bet for what I wanna do with it, I appreciate it my dude

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah def not ideal for tripod type bunches. Even if you put it against the wall you'd have to angle it so that both sides touched.

[@tradhunter72]

Pleas review the Texas strength systems SS bench. Itl like to here the experience of someone who has not drank the cool-aid

[@BasementBrandon]

I feel like I could just make my own. I would put that under the category of "when keeping it real goes wrong"

[@connorhearne8695]

What lat pulldown is in the background?

[@BasementBrandon]

Prime Single Stack

[@williamjones5947]

Vulcan doesn't get enough reviews, I want someone to do a review on their rack.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think part of it is they have a very old website/cs system.

[@parkhurstcollin]

@@BasementBrandonagreed on the website, the customer service has been good to me? I bought curl bar from them and there was too much slop in the collar. I reached out and they sent me a return label to return it and gave me a $30 off coupon for the trouble

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Man it's a great time and a bad time with gym equipment great in variety bad on inventory...

[@BasementBrandon]

Things are coming back around though!

[@BaoNguyen-bh2rk]

Which one is the GM and which is the Chevy?!? It will be a cold, cold day before I get a GM.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sorry, GMC and Chevy, which are both owned by GM

[@MrJbedo]

GM is both 😂

[@gizmomagoo]

Stop wait a minute. What half rack/bench rack is that!!!!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sorinex Competition Bench

[@MetalsForBrunch]

Vulcan looks like the griffin.

[@BasementBrandon]

and griffin looks like the REP ;)

[@SimonLi]

watching for algooo

[@BasementBrandon]

my dude

[@roberthicks767]

Algorithm king

[@BasementBrandon]

you da man

[@sl1237]

If you have any problems with a product, Vulcan customer service is a nightmare. You have been warned.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@roberthicks767]

Unpopular opinion, harder bench is better

[@calebmccallum5904]

This

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it can depend. I like a hard pad with grippy material. You can also have a hard bench with basically no pad, which I don't like lol.

[@gm08351]

"knurling"

[@BasementBrandon]

yeah buddy

[@raveevar7836]

Great review man, but I’m tired of these veggie reviews. When are we getting the meat and potatoes reviews! (Prime single stack, sorinex ghd, etc.)

[@BasementBrandon]

I hear ya! I have such a backlog. I'm doing some of these smaller items so I can get them out of my basement!