Got bench?
A complete garage gym or home gym needs a good weight bench.
And, if it is for your home gym – make it versatile – as you won’t want to waste the space on a separate flat and incline bench.
You can even get a bench that does all 3 things: a Flat/Incline/Decline bench – otherwise known as a FID bench.
![Rep AB-5000 Zero Gap bench](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5000-zero-gap-fid-bench-incline-db-press-1024x682.jpg)
Shown above is the Rep Fitness AB-5000 FID Bench from Rep Fitness.
This bench does it all – Flat, Incline, or Decline – plus it has wheels for easy re-positioning.
Best of all, it’s bargain priced for what it is.
Rep Fitness has carved out a niche in the fitness equipment industry – they make the best bang for the buck in weight benches.
Here’s the high quality benches from Rep Fitness we’ll review in this article:
Let’s take a closer look at these great benches from Rep.
FB-3000 Flat Bench from Rep Fitness
Our starting point is the FB-3000 Flat Bench from Rep Fitness.
This is as simple as simple gets – it is a flat bench, 17.5" tall and 12" wide – which is typical for a flat bench.
![FB-3000 Flat Bench specifications](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-3000-flat-bench-specifications.jpg)
It’s made from 11 gauge steel and will support up to 1,000 lbs.
(Which is probably more than you need.)
What can you do with the FB-3000? All kinds of stuff – benching of course, but things like dumbbell rows, and more are also a great idea.
One of the things we like the most about this Rep bench – it’s available in a choice of colors.
It is nice to be able to customize your own workout space.
![FB-3000 Flat Bench from Rep comes in a variety of colors.](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-3000-flat-bench-all-colors.jpg)
The FB-3000 will get the job done, but if you step up to the next model of bench – you’ll get some nice extra features.
FB-4000 Comp Lite Bench from Rep
For just a little bit more money – you can get a much nicer bench like the FB-4000 Comp Lite Bench.
What’s so great about it?
First, it’s a solid 14 gauge steel flat bench with a 700 lb weight rating – which is probably enough for most people.
It’s a 3-post design – so there’s no support feet to get in the way of your bench stance.
![FB-4000 Comp Lite Bench in red](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-4000-comp-lite-bench-red-profile.jpg)
It also has a handle and wheels for easy re-positioning.
Here’s another killer feature – you can stand this up on the wheeled side for vertical storage.
This is a huge space saving feature for your home or garage gym.
![FB-4000 Comp Lite Bench can be stored vertically](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-4000-comp-lite-bench-vertical-storage.jpg)
FB-5000 Comp Bench from Rep Fitness
![FB-5000 Comp Bench](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-5000-comp-bench-red.jpg)
Here’s the specs.
![FB-5000 Comp Bench Specifications](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-5000-comp-bench-specs.jpg)
A serious competition and training bench needs a wide pad option – and Rep has it.
A wide pad gives you better scapular positioning – and the extra width is especially helpful for bigger guys.
![FB-5000 Comp Bench has a wide pad option](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-5000-comp-bench-wide-pad-option.jpg)
We did a product highlight of the FB-5000 Wide Pad – check it out for more details.
That’s all we have for flat benches (isn’t that enough?)
Let’s look at adjustable benches next.
AB-3100 Adjustable Bench from Rep
For adjustable benches, we’ll start with the simplest option.
The AB-3100 Adjustable Bench from Rep does both flat and incline positions.
It has 6 back pad adjustments, from flat to 85 degree incline, and 3 seat pad adjustments, from flat to incline.
It is rated for 1,000 lbs maximum capacity.
![AB-3100 Adjustable Bench](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-3100-adjustable-bench-specs.jpg)
As with many of Rep’s products – it is available in a variety of colors.
One thing to note about this bench: there is a 2″ pad gap when it’s in the flat position.
This is because that is where the hinge is for the adjustments.
![AB-3100 Adjustable Bench set Flat](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-3100-adjustable-bench-flat.jpg)
We’ll look at one more adjustable bench that does incline and flat.
AB-5200 Adjustable Bench from Rep
The AB-5200 Adjustable Bench from Rep is their beefiest flat and incline bench.
It has many of the features you expect from Rep: 1,000 lb rating, wheels, flat and incline positions, and more.
![Rep AB-5200 used for DB press](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5200-adjustable-bench-incline-db-press-1024x1024.jpg)
![Rep AB-5200 Specs](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5200-adjustable-bench-specs-1024x1024.jpg)
This bench can be stored vertically – for space savings when you aren’t using it.
When stored this way the floor footprint is only 2.8 feet.
![Rep AB-5200 bench can be stored vertically](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5200-adjustable-bench-vertical-storage-1024x682.jpg)
Next, we’ll look at a bench that does Flat, Incline, AND Decline.
AB-3000 Adjustable FID Bench from Rep
The first FID bench we have is the AB-3000 Adjustable FID Bench.
This is a FID bench – it does Flat, Incline, and Decline.
There are 7 adjustable positions – and it supports 1,000 lbs.
![The AB-3000 Adjustable Bench has 7 adjustable positions](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-3000-adjustable-bench-positions.jpg)
Decline is probably the position you’ll use the least.
But, decline is great for ab exercises.
![AB-3000 Adjustable bench in use.](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-3000-adjustable-bench-decline-bench.jpg)
Rep AB-5000 ZERO GAP FID Bench
We’re going to jump right to Rep’s most advanced and versatile adjustable bench.
The AB-5000 Zero Gap Adjustable Bench is a 1,000 lbs rated FID bench (Flat/Incline/Decline).
But, it has a patented feature to reduce the pad gap to ZERO when in flat bench mode.
![Rep AB-5000](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5000-zero-gap-fid-bench-adjust-1-1024x682.jpg)
It also has wheels and a handle for easy positioning.
An optional (extra cost) leg roller unit let’s you do extreme decline ab exercises.
![Rep Fitness AB-5000 FID bench ZERO GAP](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5000-zero-gap-fid-bench-decline-exercise-1024x682.jpg)
This is a really beefy bench – it is made from 11 gauge steel and weighs over 100 lbs!
Here you can see the pad gap adjusted to zero in flat bench position.
![Rep AB-5000 Zero Gap in flat mode](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5000-zero-gap-fid-bench-flat-benching-1024x682.jpg)
Don’t care about the pad gap?
Rep sells a version of this bench that lacks that feature – it is called the Rep AB-5100 Adjustable Bench.
![AB-5100](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5100-adjustable-bench-pad-gap-1024x682.jpg)
As you can see, the pad gap isn’t that big of a deal – in my opinion.
![Rep AB-5100 Adjustable Bench](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-ab-5100-adjustable-bench-flat-bench-1024x682.jpg)
You can save some money by getting the AB-5100 instead of the AB-5000.
Weight Benches from Rep Fitness – In Summary
A weight bench is an essential for a home gym or garage gym.
It lets you add a variety of exercises to your routine, including the bench press, dumbbell rows, and many more.
The three major kinds of bench are the: flat bench, incline bench, and decline bench.
Some benches are adjustable to cover all those needs – these are known as FID (Flat/Incline/Decline) benches
Lastly, there are some great features to look for on your home gym bench – wheels for easy re-positioning and vertical storage are just two examples.
Photo & Image Credits
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![Dumbbell Rows on an FB-3000 Flat Bench from Rep Fitness](https://fitatmidlife.com/wp-content/uploads/rep-fitness-fb-3000-flat-bench-dumbbell-row.jpg)
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Tim is the founder of FitAtMidlife.com – an avid gym rat for 30+ years, he’s a reviewer of many, many shoes – and founder of the Speed Bag Gathering – the world’s only gathering of speed bag punching enthusiasts. See more gym reviews at Tim’s YouTube channel.