(Cue a pre-fight hype announcement) The unddddddddddddddddddddisputed HEAVY WEIGHT KING!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta keep the easter eggs at the end for those who watch the whole video ;)

Easier and faster to adjust.

✨Elegant!

We are finalizing a big order to a UK distributor now! Throw your email in here and be the first to know! repfitness.com/pages/international-distribution

Built just for you :)

@@REPfitness One very minor complaint, wish it had a bare steel option for the color.

@@nolancollins4926 agree! It needs to match my other rep benches!

Fantastic idea.

Great idea... we may have something in the works exactly like what you're suggesting ;) And a leg curl/extension.

​@@REPfitnessyou guys said the same with the original zero gap bench...

​@@Magnus-pm7ic it'll most likely fit both benches as their current attachment is universal between both benches and it should attach the same way

@@REPfitness don’t say that 😂 I’m literally trying to figure out what leg curl/extension machine to get since you guys don’t have one. I wanted my new home gym to be all Rep lol. Any hints on if it’s possibly coming this year?

Active prototype... working to perfect it.

@@REPfitness Any updates? Just got my Blackwing and really really want this attachment to become a reality.

@@REPfitness Soon? You guys seem to develop entire product lines in less time than this addon. I am ready to pull the trigger on the Blackwing, but I will have to buy the Bolt Leg extension to use on this if the Rep version is not ready. I would prefer to keep it all in the same family.

@@steveoake2901 Our goal is to release it later this year. To have it dialed in perfectly and be both cable attached and plate loaded has proven difficult with the right resistance curve. We design all of our equipment in-house and have high standards for anything we release. Many other brands have released stuff that just doesn't feel right - has dead spots of resistance in part of the motion, etc. We know this because we've tested every other unit out there. Innovation takes time, but we are moving as fast as possible.

That's a great suggestion! We will definitely consider it for a v2.

🤔I wondered the same thing. My guess would be that it somehow makes it less likely to tip over.

After looking at him lift it up and see the seat wobble ever so slightly, I think it is for 2 reasons. I think it adds more stability when standing for sure to have the gap closed. However, more importantly I think if it was all the way extended and you raised the seat quickly, I bet with the ratcheting seat mechanism it might flip/fall forward (up) when the bench hits the ground when upright.

Thanks Shane! It is - we link to it on this our BlackWing page - we highly recommend it since it adds a lot of versatility - repfitness.com/collections/adjustable-weight-benches/products/blackwing-adjustable-bench

Thanks Chad, that's pretty awesome of you to say.

@@REPfitness I have an FB-5000 as well as an AB-5200 (v1) that I modified to accept the leg roller attachment. The fact that you guys have combined ALL items that people look for into one bench…including the zero gap. CRAZY!

@@faithfitnessandfatherhood I have the AB-5200 also and I'm curious how you modified yours to accept the leg roller attachment... care to show/explain?

Our new benches will be at the Arnold Sports Festival this weekend, Home Gym Con in a cpl months, and our showrooms in Pennsylvania and California will both have it on display to test in late May / early June when units are available.

Drop them an email and let them know to stock it! The more you ask, the more likely they will stock it.

​@reconstructionwouldhavesav9472 Bulletproof has a good one, if you're fine with tinkering

@@avinashtyagi2 Unfortunately Bulletproof doesn't have an Australian distributor. Rep does.

Haha, did you see the end of the video? :)

@@REPfitness Of course! That’s always the best part of your video!!! 🤣💪

@@studio500 we love leaving a little nugget in there after the credits hah

I just do the incline press outside the rack (i have a 30" depth rack with a rear lower stabilizer). To transition to incline presses you have to move J-cups and safeties anyway, so just move them to outside supports instead

nvm...must be standard bench since he said meets all IPA requirements

better than the plastic handle used on the new Rogue Manta Ray

The BlackWing is a pretty amazing bench. If this is your first adjustable bench, you'll be very impressed.

To keep the seat more set as it goes vertical.

Good question - drop us a line - repfitness.com/pages/contact-us

Howdy! It's in the works and will be released this year. No exact date yet, but stay tuned!

@@REPfitness THANK YOU Rep you never let us down! I will “patiently” wait for it :)

@@REPfitness Would you consider starting a wait list for a clear coat BlackWing? It appears several people on this thread alone including myself would be interested. Thank you either way.

@@liebermanji45 We'll get a pre-order going as soon as we have eyes on a date. Don't worry, we'll get a decent size batch the first go to ensure we have enough to cover nearly everyone.

@@REPfitnessYou guys are AWESOME! This bench in raw clearcoat will be centerpiece of my gym. I have the matching FB-5000 in raw clearcoat as well as the AB5000 same color (which this will replace)-they are all freaking stunning, like literal steel works of art. They are even so nice to touch and handle. If you haven’t yet, trust me it’s worth the extra $30 color upgrade fee). I will check your site every night and hopefully stalk it into existence by year-end lol. I really appreciate the thought and design that went into original and now this new 2.0 zero-gap. Truly thinking out of the box. Thanks Rep! Ps-product by product, you have converted me.

There is no metal/metal paint contact. It has protection between the metal components.

I think it depends on how wide your shoulders are, I’m a smaller guy and for me it’s almost like a barbell floor press.

@@23Khameo Oh okay. I'll have to do some measurements.

thing is... you use an adjustable bench for more than benching. I have the Rep flat bench with wide pad for bench press, but I don't want a wide one on my adjustable due to it limiting arm ROM during chest supported rows, etc

@@lsmjake So in your case, you claim that the wide pad doesn't get in the way of your bench press, and you prefer a wide pad for bench pressing.

@@ChrisP3000x likely does depend on how wide your shoulders are. I do typically use the wide pad for flat benching, as it supports under my shoulders a little more. That said, as long as the pad is 12", I think I could do without if needed. I don't seem to have a problem using my 12" adjustable pad for incline barbell/DB bench pressing. So if looking to save some coin or if short on space, go with an adjustable bench with a 12" pad and you should be ok. But flat benches are relatively cheap, so I went that route and got the wide pad on that.

Our standard 12"

The BlackWing's handle placement definitely makes it easier to pick up than our AB-5000. However, the 5000 series benches in general are meant to be overbuilt and heavy duty. I would consider the AB-4100 if you're looking for a solid flat/incline bench that is easy to move around.

Matte finish

Prototype phase, will be released later this year.

repfitness.com/collections/adjustable-weight-benches

They have an "empty your wallet" machine 😋😉

Bells of Steel is teasing a smith machine rack attachment... not sure when release date is yet though

Rep just responded on my recent comment that they will be offering this in clear coat sometime this year - I’m totally waiting for that! Maybe rep can make a waiting list for that hint hint ;)