AB-5200 1.0 Adjustable Bench

No longer available new but probably a good score on the used market at this point if you want a BIG, beefy bench. It's big, that's the only drawback. I fit entirely on the back pad (no hinge interference), it adjusts plenty, stands vertically. It can be a bear to move around tight spaces or across floor/platform transitions.

This thing still holds up! Sure they’ve updated their lineup and improved them, but if you’re reading this staring at a good deal on FBMP, send it! I’ve had this bench for 3 years now and it’s still great.

REP has earned their position atop the throne for benches. This is a fantastic incline bench. The long pad allows for better flat benching as well.

Solid bench. Easy to grip and maneuver. Easy to store. Not cheap but reasonable. I’ve never slipped on it and going back to a commercial gym bench pad after using this makes you realize how good it is.

At the time of writing this, the 1.0 has been phased out and the 2.0 is in. I have used both and though the 2.0 is great, I believe the 1.0 to still be an amazing AB. Well worth picking up if you find it on FBMP for a good deal. I do think the ability to add a leg rolller makes the 2.0 functionally better, but not necessarily at being a bench. Something both share is the LONG top pad. If you’re under 6’ you likely can use the top pad as its own flat bench and you don’t even touch the gap or seat. That was a big plus for me. Rep pad firmness and grip is just amazing and that is true for this pad as well. Newer benches have polished up issues with wobble and making it compatible with other add on products, but this bench is still a solid pick.