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Super Bench PRO V2

Ironmaster

Super Bench PRO V2

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The Super Bench PRO V2 is Ironmaster’s flagship adjustable bench: 11 lock-out angles from flat (0 degrees) through an 85-degree upright position, changed via a latch-and-bracket locking system rather than a pop-pin or ladder mechanism. Its hybrid dual-width pad tapers from 12.25” down to 10.25” so it can be used flat-side-either-way, and the removable incline seat adjusts to three height positions independent of the backrest.

At 65 lbs bare (69 lbs with the seat installed), it’s noticeably lighter than most competing benches, and ships with an integrated carry handle and transport wheels so it can be repositioned or stored on end in tight home-gym spaces. The bench supports the flagship of Ironmaster’s attachment ecosystem – dip, chin-up, Nordic curl, preacher curl, decline sit-up, leg extension/curl, and a seated military-press pad all mount to the same frame – which reviewers consistently cite as the standout reason to buy it over benches with a more limited accessory lineup.

Buying guide

Best Adjustable Bench for Tall Lifters — July 2026 Best Adjustable Bench for Your Home Gym — July 2026
Pad 44" L x 10.25"-12.25" W (hybrid tapered) x 2.5" thick
Frame 11- and 12-gauge steel, textured black powder-coat with chrome components
Weight 65 lbs (bare), 69 lbs (with incline seat)
Mobility integrated transport wheels + carry handle
Warranty 10 years (frame/components)
Dimensions 47" L x 12.5"-21" W x 17.2" H (flat)
Upholstery high-density commercial-grade vinyl
Seat positions 3 heights (12.5", 14.5", 23.5" from floor), removable, fixed angle
Back pad positions 11 positions, 0-85 degrees (0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 85)
Adjustment mechanism latch-and-bracket lock
Weight capacity flat 1,000 lbs
Weight capacity incline upright 600 lbs

What is a Adjustable Bench?

What an adjustable bench is

An adjustable bench tilts from flat to incline (and often decline) so one bench covers flat press, incline press, shoulder work, and rows. It’s usually the second thing people buy after a rack and bar — and the piece you press heavy over, so build quality matters.

What actually matters

  • Pad gap. The gap between the seat and back pad at incline. A big gap lets you slide down under heavy incline pressing; the best benches minimize or close it (“zero-gap”). It’s the single most-cited bench complaint.
  • Weight capacity. Compare the rated capacity to your bodyweight plus the heaviest load you’ll press. 1,000 lb-class benches are common and leave margin.
  • Adjustment ladder & seat angles. More back-pad angles (often 6-7) plus multiple seat angles mean better positioning; a ladder-style adjustment is fast and rock-solid.
  • FID vs. flat-to-incline. FID (flat-incline-decline) adds decline; many home lifters never use it, so a flat-to-incline bench is fine and often cheaper.
  • Wobble, pad width & footprint. A wide, firm pad and a stable frame with minimal rock make heavy pressing safer; check the standing/folded footprint if space is tight.

Who it’s for

Anyone doing barbell or dumbbell pressing at home. A flat bench is enough if you only bench flat; otherwise an adjustable bench is the more versatile buy. Most home lifters are well served in the $400-$600 range.

How it compares

Super Bench PRO V2 AB-3000 FID Adjustable Weight Bench 1.0 Weight Bench 5000 Cybex 5435 Adjustable Weight Bench (0°-90°)
GymRadar rating 4.41/5 4.4/5 4.44/5 4.33/5
Price $449.00 $299.99
Pad 44" L x 10.25"-12.25" W (hybrid tapered) x 2.5" thick vinyl, larger head-seat gap
Frame 11- and 12-gauge steel, textured black powder-coat with chrome components
Weight 65 lbs (bare), 69 lbs (with incline seat) ~80 lbs
Mobility integrated transport wheels + carry handle transport wheels + carry handle
Warranty 10 years (frame/components) 5 years (per independent reviews; manufacturer markets it as a lifetime warranty)
Dimensions 47" L x 12.5"-21" W x 17.2" H (flat) 68" L x 20.5" W
Upholstery high-density commercial-grade vinyl vinyl
Seat positions 3 heights (12.5", 14.5", 23.5" from floor), removable, fixed angle
Back pad positions 11 positions, 0-85 degrees (0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 85) 10 positions, 0-90 degrees
Adjustment mechanism latch-and-bracket lock
Weight capacity flat 1,000 lbs
Weight capacity incline upright 600 lbs

4.4/5 · 9 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 4.41/5 9 reviews
Youtube 4.8/5 3 reviews 3 videos considered, all with usable transcripts (TheJungleGymReviews, Kern, Hybrid Resistance). All three are strongly positive first-hand ownership reviews: TheJungleGymReviews ranks it a top-3 adjustable bench alongside the Freak Athlete ABX and REP Nighthawk, calling the value 'incredible'; Kern calls it 'the best flat incline decline bench on the market for home gyms' and 'my final upgrade'; Hybrid Resistance calls it 'one of the best purchases I picked up in recent years' and was surprised by its stability under 200+ lb bodyweight loads. The only recurring complaint across all three is the fixed, non-adjustable seat angle.
Reddit 4.6/5 8 reviews 8 threads/comments considered (r/homegym). Recurring theme: it is repeatedly volunteered as the top recommendation in bench buying-advice threads ('I've owned and used many benches and it's the best of the bunch'; 'offers the best value with range of exercises and quality') and treated as a benchmark 'known-good' option against REP AB-5200/AB-4100/Nighthawk, Titan Series, and Rogue Adjustable 3.0 in multiple comparison threads. No credible complaints about build quality, durability, or defects surfaced - uniformly positive to strongly positive sentiment.

The Super Bench PRO V2 draws some of the most consistently enthusiastic reviews in the adjustable-bench category – GymRadar owners average 4.41/5 across nine reviews, three independent expert write-ups (BarBend, Garage Gym Lab, The Jungle Gym Reviews) all recommend it, and three separate YouTube testers each rank it among their top adjustable benches, praising the latch-lock frame’s stability under real load and the sprawling Ironmaster attachment ecosystem. Functionality and versatility are the clear standouts – few benches on the market match its attachment compatibility (dip, chin-up, Nordic curl, leg extension/curl, even an inversion rig) or its 69-lb portability. The weakest dimension is the seat: it locks at a single fixed angle with no way to fine-tune it for low-incline pressing, and reviewers flag the pad as narrower (10.25”-12.25”) than rivals like the REP Nighthawk or ABX Weight Bench – a persistent, unaddressed complaint across nearly every review sampled.

  • +Functionality: sprawling attachment ecosystem (Nordic curl, kickstand, crunch, dip, chin-up, preacher curl, leg extension/curl, seated press pad, cable-tower and inversion attachments) with 'nothing like this bench exists' (The Jungle Gym Reviews; Hybrid Resistance)
  • +Build quality: 11- and 12-gauge steel frame with a latch-lock angle system reviewers preferred over pop-pin/ladder designs for stability once locked (BarBend; Kern)
  • +Value: independently ranked a top-3 adjustable bench by two separate YouTube reviewers at its $449-499 price point, well below $600+ competitors (The Jungle Gym Reviews; Hybrid Resistance)
  • +Versatility: only 69 lbs (65 lbs without the seat) with an integrated handle and wheels, making it easy to reposition or store vertically in small home gyms (The Jungle Gym Reviews; Hybrid Resistance)
  • +Durability: 10-year frame warranty and no credible defect or durability complaints surfaced across 8+ r/homegym threads recommending it (BarBend; r/homegym)
  • Functionality: seat locks at a single fixed angle with no adjustment, feeling 'aggressive' at low incline settings and drawing the most consistent complaint across reviewers (Kern; Garage Gym Lab)
  • Build quality: main pad is narrower (10.25"-12.25" tapered) than the ~12" industry standard, and BarBend's tester found the padding thin (BarBend; Garage Gym Lab)
  • Versatility: no dedicated decline position -- only flat and incline, unlike benches with a true decline setting (Kern)
  • Value: the attachment ecosystem that drives its versatility adds cost quickly, $22-599 per accessory, and a fully built-out setup can run $2,000-3,000+ (BarBend; The Jungle Gym Reviews)
  • Build quality: dated, utilitarian aesthetic compared to modern competitors like the Nighthawk or ABX (The Jungle Gym Reviews)

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