Bench Marks: Find Your Perfect Press
Every REP bench, compared side by side — flat vs. adjustable, model vs. model — so you can find your perfect pressing station in minutes.
A bench might be the simplest thing in your gym, but picking the right one still matters. Flat or adjustable? How many incline positions do you actually need? Start with the category comparison below, then drill into the model-by-model tables for the specifics.
Flat vs. Adjustable
The two-second version: flat benches are simpler, sturdier, and built for pure pressing. Adjustable benches trade a little stability for a lot of versatility.
| Flat Bench | Adjustable Bench | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Pure pressing power & competition prep | Variety — incline, seated work & more |
| Ideal trainee | Powerlifters and anyone who wants one rock-solid pressing station | Home gym users building general strength & muscle across multiple angles |
| Footprint & storage | Small, fixed footprint — some models wall-mount | Larger footprint, but most models store upright |
| Starting price | From £139.99 | From £249.99 |
Flat Benches Compared
Two options, two very different jobs: an everyday home-gym workhorse, and a competition-ready platform.
| Bench | Price | Weight Capacity | Frame | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FB-3000 Flat Bench |
£139.99 | 318kg | 11-gauge steel, 4-leg design | Lightest & most affordable — extra stability for step-ups and split squats |
 FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench |
£224.98 | 454kg | 11-gauge steel, tripod design | Competition prep — IPF height, thick non-slip pad, upgradeable to 14" wide pad |
Full tech specs — Flat Benches
Tap a bench name below — specs stack for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | FB-3000 | FB-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Bench weight | 18.1kg | 27.2kg (32.7kg, wide pad) |
| Height | 18" | 17.1" |
| Width | 17.7" | 20.2" |
| Length | 47.2" | 49.6" |
| Pad width | 11.8" | 12" (13.8" wide option) |
| Pad length | 47.2" | 48" |
| Footprint | 5.8 sq ft | 6.97 sq ft |
| Weight capacity | 318kg | 454kg |
| Frame material | 11-gauge steel | 11-gauge steel |
Adjustable Benches Compared
From entry-level to competition-grade, here's how REP's six adjustable benches stack up.
| Bench | Price | Adjustability | Weight Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nighthawk™ |
£414.99 | 7 back / 4 seat positions | 318kg | Compact, lightweight all-rounder — IPF height & vertical storage |
 AB-3100 |
£249.99 | 6 back / 3 seat positions (no decline) | 318kg | Simple, entry-level flat-incline bench |
 AB-3000 2.0 FID |
£324.99 | 8 back (incl. decline) / 5 seat positions | 454kg | Best-value flat-incline-decline with a built-in leg roller |
 BlackWing™ |
From £554.98 | 12 back (incl. decline) / 6 seat positions | 454kg | Premium pick — ZeroGap® ratcheting seat, near-zero pad gap |
 AB-4100 |
£295.99 | 7 back / 3 seat positions (no decline) | 318kg | Lightest adjustable bench (38.6kg) — easiest to move & store |
 AB-5200 2.0 |
£549.99 | Up to 10 back positions (+ optional decline post) / 4 seat positions | 454kg | Fully customisable — choose your colour & fixed-or-decline post |
Full tech specs — Adjustable Benches
Specs stack per bench for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | Nighthawk™ | AB-3100 | AB-3000 2.0 FID | BlackWing™ | AB-4100 | AB-5200 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench weight | 39.9kg | 31.8kg | 40.5kg | 59.4kg | 38.6kg | 52.2kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 51" × 25.9" × 16.7" | 50.5" × 23" × 16.75" | 56.6" × 25.8" × 17.1" | 59.5" × 25.8" × 17.2" | 51.3" × 20.3" × 17" | 57.6" × 25.8" × 17.5" |
| Frame material | 7- & 14-gauge steel | 14- & 4-gauge steel | 11-gauge steel | 11-gauge steel | 7- & 14-gauge steel | 11-gauge steel |
| Back pad angles | 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 85° | 0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90° | -12, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 70, 85° | -8° to 85° (12 positions) | 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 85° | 0–85° (10 positions); -8, -6, -4° decline with adjustable post |
| Seat pad angles | -15, 0, 10, 20° | 0, 10, 20° | 0, 5, 10, 15, 20° | 6 positions (ratcheting) | 0, 10, 20° | 0, 8, 20, 30° |
| Footprint | 9.2 sq ft | 7.9 sq ft | 9.85 sq ft | 3.1 sq ft (vertical storage) | 7.2 sq ft | 10.33 sq ft (3.1 sq ft vertical storage) |
| Weight capacity | 318kg | 318kg | 454kg | 454kg | 318kg | 454kg |
| Adjustment mechanism | Closed ladder | Ladder | Ladder + 6-position leg roller | ZeroGap® ratcheting seat + closed ladder back | Closed ladder | Closed ladder back + pop-pin decline post |
Pads & Attachments
A bench is only as good as its pad. Here's a quick look at the pad and attachment options available across the range.
Bench Pads
CleanGrip™ Standard Pads
REP's denser, grippier CleanGrip material in the standard width — a drop-in upgrade over standard vinyl.
CleanGrip™ Wide Pads
Same CleanGrip material in a wider profile — ideal for larger lifters, extra shoulder support, or floor-press work.
Bench Attachments
Leg Roller Attachment
Adds stability for decline exercises like decline sit-ups and decline chest presses.
Wall-Mounted Flat Bench Hanger
Installs into studs or concrete so your flat bench can be stored off the floor when it's not in use.
Leg Extension & Leg Curl Attachment
Turns an adjustable bench into a leg isolation station — but it needs a bench-specific adapter to mount, and can be upgraded with a cable kit. All three pieces below are sold separately.
Leg Extension & Leg Curl Attachment
Plate-, band-, or cable-loaded leg extensions and prone leg curls on your existing bench. Requires the bench adapter below to mount — it doesn't attach on its own.
Leg Extension & Leg Curl Bench Adapter
Required to fit the Leg Extension & Leg Curl Attachment to your bench — pick the Nighthawk™ or BlackWing™ version when ordering.
Leg Extension & Leg Curl Cable Kit
An optional upgrade — connect the attachment to a cable machine for smoother, cam-optimised resistance instead of plates or bands.
