Manta Ray Foot Catch

Name: Manta Ray Foot Catch
Brand: Rogue Fitness
Rating: 4.47 (5 reviews)

The Manta Ray Foot Catch is Rogue’s optional decline attachment for the Manta Ray Adjustable Bench — this catalog entry covers the Manta Ray configured with the foot catch fitted, rather than the base flat/incline bench alone. Without it, the Manta Ray only adjusts between flat and incline positions; the foot catch anchors the lifter’s feet at the top of the pad, unlocking decline bench press and decline sit-ups. It’s built from the same made-in-USA self-skinned foam rollers and in-house custom machined shaft collars Rogue uses on products like the Echo GHD, and reviewers who handled it call the roller quality “really nice” and “premium” — a step up from a bare metal footrest.

The attachment is specific to the Manta Ray: Rogue explicitly notes the foot catch from its AB-3 Adjustable Bench is not interchangeable with it. It adds meaningfully to the bench’s price (roughly $300 over the $895 base model as of this writing) and, per a long-term reviewer, sits high enough without a grab handle that mounting it for decline work feels awkward compared to true FID benches that decline without any add-on. Reviewers also note mild side-to-side play appears more noticeable when climbing into the foot catch than during flat/incline use — not a safety issue, but a reminder this is a premium accessory on top of an already premium bench rather than a flawless decline solution.

Enables	Decline bench press, decline sit-ups/core work
Materials	Made-in-USA self-skinned foam rollers; in-house custom machined shaft collars
Installation	Bolt-on/removable; add-on selected at purchase or ordered separately
Compatibility	Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench only — NOT compatible with the Rogue AB-3 Adjustable Bench's foot catch
Attachment type	Removable foot catch (decline bench conversion)
Known limitation	No grab handle on the foot catch itself, per long-term reviewer feedback; mild side-to-side play reported when mounting for decline work
Price delta vs base bench	Approx. $300 (base Manta Ray Adjustable Bench: $895; with foot catch: $1,195, per manufacturer pricing)

What is a Bench?

What a weight bench is

A weight bench is the platform for pressing, supported rows, and seated accessory work — the second-most-used piece in most gyms after the rack. Broadly there are two kinds: flat benches (fixed and ultra-stable) and adjustable/FID benches (the back and seat pivot through flat, incline, and decline angles for versatility).

Which to choose

Buy a flat bench if you mostly bench and want maximum stability for the least money; buy an adjustable if you want one bench to cover incline presses, shoulder work, and more. Either way, prioritize a high weight rating, thick steel, and a firm, grippy pad.

How it compares

	Manta Ray Foot Catch	Weight Bench 5000	Adjustable Weight Bench, ASTM-Certified 800LBS Workout Bench Foldable for Home Gym	Leg Developer Attachment
GymRadar rating	4.47/5	4.44/5	4.5/5	4.42/5
Price	$1,195.00	$299.99	$149.99	$350.00
Enables	Decline bench press, decline sit-ups/core work
Materials	Made-in-USA self-skinned foam rollers; in-house custom machined shaft collars
Installation	Bolt-on/removable; add-on selected at purchase or ordered separately
Compatibility	Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench only — NOT compatible with the Rogue AB-3 Adjustable Bench's foot catch			Freak Athlete Hyper Pro and Nordic Hyper GHD
Attachment type	Removable foot catch (decline bench conversion)
Known limitation	No grab handle on the foot catch itself, per long-term reviewer feedback; mild side-to-side play reported when mounting for decline work
Price delta vs base bench	Approx. $300 (base Manta Ray Adjustable Bench: $895; with foot catch: $1,195, per manufacturer pricing)

4.5/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.47/5	5 reviews
Retailer	4.7/5	134 reviews
Youtube	4.3/5	2 reviews

The Manta Ray Foot Catch is the accessory that unlocks decline work on Rogue’s flagship Manta Ray bench, and reviewers who’ve handled it call out genuinely premium build quality — the same self-skinned foam rollers and custom machined shaft collars Rogue uses on its Echo GHD. Durability checks out too: a long-term owner reports it holding up after a full year of use. Functionality is the weakest dimension in practice — the catch sits high with no grab handle, making it awkward to mount for decline reps, and a reviewer notes mild side-to-side play surfaces more noticeably when climbing into position. Value is the other soft spot: it adds roughly $300 on top of an already premium bench, and multiple reviewers point out that true FID benches decline natively without needing a paid add-on at all.

+Build quality: made-in-USA self-skinned foam rollers and in-house custom machined shaft collars — the same components Rogue uses on its Echo GHD (Garage Gym Reviews video)
+Durability: proven durable after a full year of regular use, per a long-term reviewer (Iron and Lime Fitness)
+Functionality: unlocks decline bench press and decline sit-ups/core work that the base Manta Ray can't do without it (manufacturer, Gluck's Gym video)
+Functionality: bench remains very stable in decline positions once the foot catch is fitted, thanks to the frame around the back pad (Gluck's Gym video)

−Functionality: no grab handle on the foot catch, so mounting it for decline work feels awkward — users must hoist themselves using the pad alone (Iron and Lime Fitness)
−Build quality: mild side-to-side play/looseness is more noticeable when climbing into the foot catch than during flat or incline use, though not deemed unsafe (Iron and Lime Fitness)
−Value: adds roughly $300 to an already premium ~$895 bench, and several reviewers note competing FID benches decline natively without a paid add-on (Iron and Lime Fitness, BOXROX, Garage Gym Reviews video)
−Versatility: compatible only with the Manta Ray — Rogue explicitly states the AB-3 Adjustable Bench's foot catch is not interchangeable with it (manufacturer)

$1,195.00

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