The NEW Prime Fitness Shorty Adjustable Bench

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The new Prime Fitness Adjustable Bench, called the Shorty Bench, is one of the more exciting releases in the home gym market.
It was the TOP vote getter in the Q1 and Q2 2023 Review Pipeline Voting on my website... and Prime has sent it my way!
The new Prime Fitness Adjustable Bench has a lot going on with the addition of some attachments, and the SHORTY feature opens up even more options. It also likely has MORE things coming very soon!
I'm STOKED to get another piece of Prime awesomeness in the gym and let you all know what I think.
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@BasementBrandon 10 ай бұрын

Nice review boss. Sound/image on point too.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Thanks dude! After recording and watching it on my computer, I was pretty stoked. My wife even goes "wow, that's so much better". Appreciate your help my dude.

@Davidtresmoore 23 күн бұрын

I did not know this existed but I need it

@GrayMatterLifting 23 күн бұрын

Ha! Glad I could help

@bro_nah___1 10 ай бұрын

Finally some info on this bench. Prime's release of this product has been pretty clumsy to say the least

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

The last update I got, was June 2023... so they are a bit behind lol

@brianm556 10 ай бұрын

Nice review, Joe! Looks like a nicely designed bench! Cool attachments, too!

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

The attachments are cool man. I'm really excited to see what they have cooking. Lots of possibilities

@royramdas7298 3 ай бұрын

Great looking piece. I love my ironmaster V2 especially for small spaces.

@GrayMatterLifting 3 ай бұрын

Ironmaster has always made a solid bench. Definite contender with the Prime for best bench with accessories

@kellymurillo7188 10 ай бұрын

This bench looks fantastic. I think I will wait to see how compatible it will be with the prodigy line (I have the single stack) and potential other attachments. Knowing how much shipping can be with Prime, it will make sense to order everything at once (fingers crossed on a reasonable lead time).

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Great idea. Adam at Garage Gym Lab has the single stack and this bench, so he'll definitely have some direct feedback there.

@OfficialItalo 10 ай бұрын

Looks great!

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

So far so good. Likely some things they could improve. But I really like the attachment options.

@ChaosStorm24 10 ай бұрын

Pretty interesting bench! Would love to see the "gripper" style vinyl you see on the high end benches like the Thompson Fat Pad

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

I definitely think that is an area they could improve or add as an option.

@TheCarterHomeGym 10 ай бұрын

Looks pretty cool! If you can get a leg curl/ext and a 45 hyper out of it too, it'd be amazing. Great video Joe

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Yeah man, the leg developer is the key for me. The back extension is an added bonus. But I REALLY need to see the leg piece.

@TheKurtlocker 9 ай бұрын

What an awesome piece. I am looking forward to the full review. For me, attachment options are less important, but at the end of the day versatility is king!

@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын

Yeah I totally get that. For us, the leg curl/ext is a deal breaker. And the other stuff is the fun stuff. I think there is some opportunities to improve here, but I like the concepts and creativity. Hoping we see this influence others as well.

@TheKurtlocker 9 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting I’ve actually never had a leg curl/extension bench that I’ve liked. I definitely understand it’s a deal breaker though. You’re a strong dude, what’s been your best bench style leg curl experience?

@GrayMatterLifting 9 ай бұрын

@@TheKurtlocker the current FT2 is pretty good. Since you can hook it up to the cable system, it feels a lot more machine like.

@Weopnduck 10 ай бұрын

Very cool looking bench. The removable head rest is pretty cool. I think the 18" height and no way to store vertically would be non starters for alot of home gymers.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

The vertical storage was the first thing I told them, and said exactly what you said "deal breaker for home gym owners"... they have a fix coming that will likely be standard once it releases.

@davidcooper2516 Ай бұрын

Greay review Joe. If I hadn't recently taken delivery on a REP 4100 bench, (which I love, BTW), I'd seriously consider this one. Are all the attachments included in the $725 price, or are they extra?

@GrayMatterLifting Ай бұрын

Extra. Prime's stuff is expensive, but that's what happens with overbuilt and American Made stuff. REP is always a good choice for a bench.

@cobracommander9138 7 ай бұрын

I'm not jumping on this until I see the leg curl attachment. That's the deal maker/breaker for me. It seems like only two companies make a quality bench with a leg curl attachment.

@GrayMatterLifting 7 ай бұрын

I'm actually 100% with you. I'm waiting on mine to do a full review.

@spiderman63754 10 ай бұрын

Very cool bench. Of all the options, I think having the top portion of the bench removable is my favorite. The downside to this bench, by the time you get all the attachments you’re into it for a grand. But it is versatile and very different from other offerings.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, it's not gonna be a cheap investment. To be fair, a leg developed attachment from any other company is a few hundred bucks. Add a 500 bench on, and you are almost there. So it'll be interesting to see where this bench lands price wise. But it isn't gonna be cheap.

@spiderman63754 10 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting Very true. I think if I didn’t have my Isolator, this would be more appealing. With more and more multi-purpose units coming on the market every day, I think it makes more and more sense to plan out your gym build.

@jared.freedom.gym2021 10 ай бұрын

Interesting bench. If you can, here are a few points I'm curious about for the final review video that you mentioned: how is assembly, do they charge shipping, how long is the back pad, how many adjustment angles are there, height, is it suitable for powerlifting standards.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

I'll take note of all of these and include in the review. Thanks dude!

@bulaclacj 10 ай бұрын

I cannot wait for the leg curl/ext attachment.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

I'm hoping it shows up before I get to finishing the review. Cause for me that's the 1 and only REQUIRED attachment. The others are awesome, but I absolutely need the leg curl/ext.

@bulaclacj 10 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting besides prime’s IG, has it been seen in the wild? I feel like I’d be dead buy the time it’s released. Still waiting on the adjustable super squat bar…

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

@@bulaclacjnot that I'm aware of. I'll ask Prime if they have any details on when I might see one show up.

@Optimal_Male 10 ай бұрын

Awesome to get some details on this bench finally! Have the Prime HLP rack and have been waiting for this. Seeing what the strength curve / smartcam options are going to be when connected to the prodigy rack will be the deciding factor for me. Pretty disappointed in the details though - not grippy vinyl, the ladder adjustments, no full stretch on preacher curls, handle not knurled, etc. Feel like I’m probably going to pass, and will just end up ordering a few of their Hybrid machines instead.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

If you can handle adding dedicated machines, definitely the correct approach. I think this bench has some great options, but as you noted, some fairly low hanging fruit to address to improve too.

@davidjaniebarnhisel3154 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I have been looking for a shoulder stool that I can also use for preacher curls. I will order one soon. Off topic, do you know if the Prime Fitness adjustable RO-T8 Pull up station would fit inside a Rouge Monster RM-6?

@GrayMatterLifting Ай бұрын

Hoping to finish the full review soon, but I'm waiting on their leg developer piece to do so. I'm not positive on the pull-up piece.

@davidjaniebarnhisel3154 Ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting Sorry for all the questions... does that have an eta for the leg piece?

@GrayMatterLifting Ай бұрын

@@davidjaniebarnhisel3154 no worries dude. Nope, I've seen renders, but that's it. Until things actually release from Prime, I don't like to give ETAs, as they run pretty far behind schedule

@jl7kicks 10 ай бұрын

Been waiting on this one! I’d imagine it’s not going to be very cheap though…

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Prime and Cheap are rarely in the same sentence.

@brian4828 6 ай бұрын

Great review! This truly is a game changer bench if they incorporate the leg curl/extension option. Do you know if that would include a lock down pad for the thighs to do seated leg curl? It doesn't seem like the padding is that thick on the bench though? Also, as others have said, I'm not a huge fan of the color scheme, but hey, I can deal with that if it delivers all that functionality. Looks like Prime has the adjustable bench on their site with basic version for $675. Want to change the color add $150. Seems like the Elbow Pads ($225) and Decline Pad Attachment ($150) are additional, so for just that setup looking at $1,200!!!! Prime is insane with their prices! So I can only imagine what the other add-ons are going to push the price to. This bench will end up costing more than my whole gym setup.

@GrayMatterLifting 6 ай бұрын

I'm not positive on details for the leg curl/ext. I'm hoping I get something soon, but nothing yet. The bench pad is very thin, and unfortunately slick. I think the bench has some awesome options, but is lacking in a few departments. a lot is riding on the extra attachments

@balboa0621 7 ай бұрын

I think the ironmasters still wins because of the cable tower and pull up/dip attachments.

@GrayMatterLifting 7 ай бұрын

Totally fair assessment. I enjoyed my Ironmaster when I owned it.

@carps_gym 10 ай бұрын

Ooooo. New sound and camera 📷

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Took a big leap forward today for sure. Goal is to do a little more, a little better, each time...

@carps_gym 10 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLiftingyour mom will love this she can see your face

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

@@carps_gymlmao. You the man

@andrewg4467 Ай бұрын

Does the decline attachment come with the bench or is that an optional extra?

@GrayMatterLifting Ай бұрын

Pretty positive all the attachments are extra

@TrainerBigMike 10 ай бұрын

Man what a great and versatile bench. Everything I want and could need. I've always dreamed of having some prime equipment but my stupid wallet is always empty lol

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Damn wallet. Gotta find a patch for that hole.

@cameronbatko 10 ай бұрын

Depends on price. But having the leg extension and lying leg curl to attach to my single stack would be a game changer for the home gym.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

I agree. I don't have pricing details yet, but I'm thinking for those already in the Prime ecosystem, this is gonna be on the short list. Even if you have to save a few months budget to make it happen 😂

@cameronbatko 10 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting yep and sell my AB-5000 to soften the price. If someone had the prodigy rack and this bench you basically have whole gym capabilities.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

@@cameronbatkoyep!

@djspell2928 10 ай бұрын

A segment on your sound/video upgrade would be awesome, much improved!!

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

I'm writing something up actually. I'm planning to cover my camera, lights, sound, as well as some of the stuff in my office, programs I use, etc. And include some notes from other dudes I connect with. Plan is for it to be an article, as it'll have a solid amount of links and I just find that to be a little easier to manage. Appreciate the note, I'm very happy with the upgrades I made.

@raps7027 8 ай бұрын

I was confused at the beginning, I thought that this bench was the original bench on their website (Adjustable bench/or Prime Steel XL bench), but its the shorty bench as you described it. I did not know they were coming out with a new bench, very cool. I have one question as I was going to buy the Prime Fitness Original bench on their website, and just recently emailed them to ask them if you can stand the bench upright and store it out of the way. They stated that the bench does not have that feature. Does the shorty bench have that feature? I have a small one car garage gym with 2 incline benches and want to purchase another bench replacing my old Rep Fitness FD 3000 as you can not store it upright when not using it. I almost purchased the Sorinex Incline bench, however they are wanting to charge me $1,100 for shipping on a $1,000 bench which is ridiculous in my opinion. If you can store the shorty bench upright, I may just hold off and wait for the release. Thanks for the review, very detailed and to the point.

@GrayMatterLifting 8 ай бұрын

Hey my friend! As of right now, the Shorty Bench does NOT store upright. I have a text from my friends at Prime, claiming they are working on adding that for the launch. I told them specifically, for the home gym world, that it is a crucial piece to the puzzle. So... Currently, no. In the future, Yes.

@sagerkoheel3068 4 ай бұрын

Can the decline attachment be flipped to do Nordic curls as well?

@GrayMatterLifting 4 ай бұрын

No it cannot. It pops in in a very specific way.

@sagerkoheel3068 4 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting ahh gotcha! I hope they get the leg ext attachment out soon

@GrayMatterLifting 4 ай бұрын

@@sagerkoheel3068 me too!

@MrSixxshooter 4 күн бұрын

Does back pad extension come with the shorty at $725 ?

@GrayMatterLifting 3 күн бұрын

@@MrSixxshooter yeah it should. It's part of the stock bench

@MrSixxshooter 3 күн бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting thank you .

@GrayMatterLifting 3 күн бұрын

@@MrSixxshooter you bet. If you end up grabbing it, I believe my discount code should save ya a few bucks.

@andie_pl 10 ай бұрын

Joe do you know when prime is gonna release this bench to the public?

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Last update I got was June 2023. So no, not yet. I'll poke them.

@DeepVoicedOne 10 ай бұрын

I'd like to see a company make a stand alone DB tray bench that the trays adjust with every angle on it located where the user will unrack and potentially re-rack. At first I thought Prime was taking a stab at it from the video thumbnail, then in the video I see it's for DB and EZ bar preacher curls. Also, I'm not a fan of their catch ladder design...it reminds me of some of the low end benches that could potentially make their way loose and cause a bad situation.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

What's your thoughts on the need for the angles of the DB tray? Not seeing it in my head as to what that would do.

@DeepVoicedOne 10 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting I meant height adjustments for the trays to match the bench angles (flat, incline, possibly decline). That would be nice just as a stand alone DB bench station.

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

@@DeepVoicedOne ah! Gotcha

@airgordo4 10 ай бұрын

Price and release date though?

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

Don't have either unfortunately. I was told June, that clearly didn't happen. They said before end of the year. I guess we'll see.

@MetalsForBrunch 5 ай бұрын

I own the original version 1 of this bench and I would disagree that version 2 is more valuable/upgrade than the first version. Why make different attachments for bicep curls when there the 1st version does the same exact thing? nothing innovative imo. Theres more instability on the bench where the head rests or body rests on bench extension attachment. If you are dead serious about preacher curls/dumbbell curls dont buy the short bench, just buy the stand alone double sided preacher curl made by primefitness for cheaper price compared to buying the shortbench with all the attachments. A bench has its limits and its not worth sacrificing the solidity of the bench. Just my honest opinion. Btw the review was solid, thank you.

@GrayMatterLifting 5 ай бұрын

Solid feedback. Only negative for preachers on a dedicated unit, is not everyone has the space. I have the space for a bench and attachments that store away. I don't have space for a dedicated preacher curl stand.

@MetalsForBrunch 5 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting yes I agree for people without the space.

@User98938 5 ай бұрын

Great informative review but $725, I'll pass

@GrayMatterLifting 5 ай бұрын

Totally fair. Is there a price range you'd be in for? Or just not your type of home gym machine?

@SterlingSanders 6 ай бұрын

3 months later, still can't buy it. *grumble grumble*

@GrayMatterLifting 6 ай бұрын

Trust me. I'm getting tired of having to reply to those questions lol

@greentube461 10 ай бұрын

Looks like tolerances aren’t great, I see a lot of wobble here. Then there’s the god awful green accents… pass

@GrayMatterLifting 10 ай бұрын

One of the big pieces that has been interesting, is the bench likely needs some tightening over the course of multiple uses. So I think that accounts for some of that play. We'll see after a few months and some tightening if it continues. The green doesn't bother me personally, but I understand those with more particular tastes wanting the customization options, or at least for it to not be so noticable.