Reddit reviews REP FITNESS Adjustable Bench – AB-3000 FID – 1,000 lb Rated – Flat/Incline/Decline

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=22455766 & https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Barbell-Deluxe-Utility-Weight/dp/B00HGCJZEC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1482871305&sr=8-7&keywords=FID+bench are the same bench, get whichever is cheaper (usually the Dick's once you stack available coupons)

If you want to spend more money, https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Adjustable-Bench-Capacity-Incline/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482871305&sr=8-2&keywords=FID+bench

I'm surprised that no one has suggested a good adjustable bench. With a 200$ gift card you could come away with a pretty good adjustable bench for that price, or come away with a top of the line bench for about 100$. Like these two :
https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Adjustable-Bench-Capacity-Incline/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=sr_1_12?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1468221622&sr=1-12

https://www.amazon.com/Steelbody-Deluxe-Utility-Bench-STB-10105/dp/B01DB2DHXU/ref=sr_1_88?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1468221891&sr=1-88

Neither.

1. You don't need a leg extension
   
   
2. Both benches are weak pieces of shits. They will probably break if you bench anything over 135
   
   
3. Save up a little bit more and get this:
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Adjustable-Bench-Capacity-Incline/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482720896&sr=8-1&keywords=rep+fitness+fid
   
   

I think they had a Christmas sale last year, but I'm not certain.

With that said, if you check the price history of it from the amazon posting, it's actually down right now to what it has been for a good chunk of the past year.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/Rep-Adjustable-Bench-AB-3000-Incline/product/B00YNS7D9G


Edit: The pricing on Amazon includes shipping with Amazon Prime. So don't let that throw you off. I know that for me, shipping for a bench from them is about $45 (have their flat and just bought their AB3100 v2 -- should be here tonight). From what I've seen, the Amazon pricing is basically the as what's on their site with shipping included.

Is the rep bench this one? Where did you buy it? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YNS7D9G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523242338&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=rep+fitness+adjustable+bench&dpPl=1&dpID=41stcs3vI1L&ref=plSrch

I'll have to research Titan safety issues especially since that coincidentally coincides with all their cages being out of stock hmmmmmm.....

Alright well I've looked up some stuff, your going to want a power cage with olympic weights and a bench at the bare minimum.

Some stuff I've found about $950 before shippping:
cage 390: https://www.titan.fitness/cages-and-racks/t-3-racks/titan-t-3-series-short-power-rack-36-deep.html
Titan cages aren't as nice as rogue, but they are still very nice cages that has a wide variety of attachments you can have. Since your on a somewhat limited budget and this will save you $400


weights/bar 190: https://www.walmart.com/ip/CAP-Barbell-300-lb-Olympic-Set-Includes-7-Bar/27137654?u1=V1c5ZTFRb0tNcXdBQVNnclhqWUFBQUND&oid=368707.1&wmlspartner=NKa3hZyYoHA&sourceid=32308939332914019695&affillinktype=10&veh=aff
This is a very cheap set, but this will get you some starter weights and a starter bar. Since your a complete beginner, this bar should be fine for a while. Most bars will bend before they break so you'll know when you need to replace it, but probably around a 315 squat or deadlift.

bench incline/decline 300: https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Adjustable-Bench-Capacity-Incline/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=sr_1_17?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1500496016&sr=1-17&keywords=adjustable+bench
I don't know a lot about this bench, but I like it because it has a high weight capacity and it is incline and decline. This will give you a much wider range of stuff to do vs a flat or just an incline bench.

landmine attachemnt for cage 30: https://www.titan.fitness/landmine-rack-attachment.html
A landmine is super nice for rows and I even use it for shoulders

adjustable dumbbells 41: https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Solid-20-Inch-Dumbbell-Handle/dp/B0010YOBB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500496213&sr=8-1&keywords=adjustable+olympic+dumbbells
Adjustable dumbbells, more inconvenient than individual weights or the quick change sets, but this gives you a lot of flexibility for very cheap and you can re use the weights you already have.



EDIT:

Since I'm still about 800 short I'l throw some more suggestions:

Maybe upgrade the bar - this way you don't need to worry about it bending on you or you growing out of it while your in college. The rogue bars are suggested a lot on here because they are good quality for their price. They should hold up for a very very long time and be a nice bar. When looking for a bar, the only thing you really need to look at is weight capacity and the knurling (groves in the bar for grip). You probably want center knurling for your squats. There are other factors with bars like the amount of whip, how much the collars spin and such but you'll pretty much want a good quality general purpose bar.
$275
http://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-ohio-power-bar


Lat pulldown / cable row machine $200
https://www.amazon.com/Akonza-Machine-Fitness-Attachment-Pulldown/dp/B01FYLE7OY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500497021&sr=8-1&keywords=cable+pulldown+machine
I know nothing about this particular machine, but it looks like it has decent reviews. This will allow you to do rows and pull downs.

You may want to build a platform for your cage, you'll want to do this with plywood and horsestall mats so that you can do deadlifts without breaking your floor. This will probably run you 300, probably less, but lets go with 300.

I assume you mean this one? https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Adjustable-Bench-Capacity-Incline/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

If so, I think that's comparable to the ones in the CL links. Thanks for the suggestion.

I think the most important things are:

1. Power rack and flat bench - I bought the Rep Fitness set here that also came with dip attachments. It seems to be out of stock, but it was $470. Maybe you can find it on the Rep site. There are certainly cheaper (and much more expensive) options.
   
2. Barbell and weights - you will find tons of people advocating for spending hundreds of dollars on a good barbell. You can do that, but I bought this super cheap set from Dick's. It has a 45lb barbell and 255lb of plates for $200! I've been using the barbell for 8 months and it is fine.
   
   I recently also added:
   
   
3. An adjustable bench to do incline. It was $299 when I bought it. Kind of expensive, but lots of brands had pretty low weight capacities that made me nervous. Maybe there are exercises that can substitute for incline if you don't want to invest in one of these.
   
4. A set of Powerblocks to do dumbbell exercises. I found a relatively cheap set off craigslist from some dude who I suspect stole a whole crate of them. You probably don't need dumbbells, but there are lots more options for accessories with them. And you can definitely find cheaper options than Powerblocks.
   
5. An ab wheel. I highly recommend this if planks are starting to get easy. Super cheap.
   
   Edit: Oh, I totally forgot. You should strongly consider building yourself a lifting platform. I used the guide here. I think the materials cost me around $150?

before I read your review I ordered Rep Adjustable Bench – AB-3000 FID

I think I will love this one as there are many positive reviews on amazon/youtube, returning that bench thru UPS pick up lol

Thinking about getting this bench by Rep Fitness, but found this one buy Fitness Reality which seem significantly cheaper. Which one do you recomend? Also, how are the width on both? Is it wide enough to not make me feel uncomfortable?

> Vanswe
I would look at Rep Fitness at that price range. https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Fitness-Power-Rack-PR-1000/dp/B00W4DIY22/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=rep+fitness+power+rack&psc=1&qid=1571719465&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-5

For adjustable benches, you can't beat this one in terms of economics. I have this bench. https://www.amazon.com/Rep-Fitness-Adjustable-Bench-AB-3000/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=I1MZ4NRZTGAC&keywords=rep+fitness+adjustable+bench&qid=1571719539&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=rep+fitness+ad%2Csporting%2C200&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVEJZS1NMODJNN0c5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDIyNjc1V0xEQ1k3Mjg4MldKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NDYwNjgyQTBLVTQ1NU5HU085JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Rep Adjustable Bench – AB-3000 FID – 1,000 lb Rated – Flat/Incline/Decline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hoPEAbAHP83T0

It’s this one.
Rep Adjustable Bench – AB-3000 FID – 1,000 lb Rated – Flat/Incline/Decline https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YNS7D9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OBBdAbPGJEZNQ

What are you looking to get? A flat bench or FID/adjustable?

Flat bench - I've heard good things about this one. I was going to get it until I decided on an FID.

FID - I have this one for my garage gym and have no complaints about it.