A fair review for sure. It may be OK for a first time lifter or ATG initiate. For someone with a dedicated home gym, seems like a lot of space lost and money gone. Nordics on a flat bench with a weight belt wrapped around the ankles & the bench work fine.
I’ve been using this product for a while and like it. There are a few stability issues but I actually think it’s a pretty good price given the number of things you can do with it. I’m pleased.
I’ve been using this for about 3 months now. All your cons are the exact same complaints I have. The stability can be improved a bit by tightening all the moving parts with a wrench, but that shouldn’t be necessary. I don’t lift super heavy so I’m okay with the lack of sturdiness for now, but will definitely be upgrading in a year or 2. Otherwise it performs Nordics very well, which is the reason I got it.
Hey Coop! Can you review REPs new BlackWing bench??? Pllleeeaaseee because man…I was about to pull the trigger on AB-4100 and then I see the BlackWing!
Bret Contreras (BC Strength) has a legit updated Hip Thruster 3.0 that converts to a nordic platform along with the hip thrust/Bulg split squat stand. Looks pretty good and def home gym multifunctional.
LMAO, Went to buy it till i saw it was $240 dollars. You're kidding me. It looks like it shares almost every part identical with the flybird bench with only one minor difference.
Although they look similar we use higher quality components then the fly bird bench to make it an overall better bench from the padding to the knobs used to keep the unit secure. There are a lot of features also like a narrower back pad for a full range of motion, larger knee pad for Nordic curls. Thanks for your feedbavk
was gonna get this, now I will not, thank you. that decline option not having one more adjustment around 15 degrees is ridiculous. i wanted to train nordic curls and dumbbell presses and dumbbell stuff thought this would be perfect but actually will be better off with a decent bench and figuring out nordics some other way.
Almost bought a Rogue Floor Glute until I saw this video. My Rep AB-5100 with Leg attachment on upside down. DO NOT BUY any equipment before you check in on Garage Gym Reviews. If he hasn't reviewed it you either don't need it or you should wait.
I love this thing, especially for the price and specifically for nordic progressions. I don’t use it much as a regular bench but it is fine in a pinch for dumbbell work IMO. Mine had some stability issues as well initially but I tightened basically every bolt on the thing and it is pretty solid now with minimal wobble.
In case anyone is struggle to spend the money on a Nordic curl bench as they are not sure they will use it. For $40 I bought a piece of rebar that would fit across my rack and through the holes + PVC to go over the rebar + barbell pad for added comfort. Drilled holes on the end of the rebar to put safety clips on. And use a foam PT pad for my knees. Works great a a beginner DIY Nordic set up for cheap.
What do you do with all of the old equipments that you bought and received for reviews? Send them back to the manufacturer, sell them, store them in a warehouse? These equipments takes up a lot of footprint.
Great video but I got to be honest that's not a quality bench and it's definitely not worth the asking. $. I'm interested in a bench like this, but not this one. Looks just like a rebranded flybirds bench.
Thanks for your feedback, although it looks similar to the fly bird the components and features the bench offers make it vastly different from the fly bird. For the $90 extra our bench offers a lot more then the fly bird. Thanks again
Just feels like a Flybird that they modified a little. Price point for this I would just get something from Rep instead. Great video as always Coop. Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks for the comment, we definitely took inspiration from the fly bird mainly the fact its able to come basically pre installed and folds up nicely. We are working on adding features, refining the product and lowering the price but can be difficult getting the economies of scale being a small company. Thanks again for the feedback
I have a Northern Lights FID bench, and the decline bench leg holder works perfectly for nordics. And it's much more solid than this bench. Though the seat gap is huge. But I got it cheap on fbook. I imagine most FID benches with the leg pads would work for Nordics
There is a Tib Bar Guy attachment for nordics, that you can strap to ANY bench. I have it on my Rep AB3000 and it works great., and gives you the ability to do progressive nordics.
I have an older FID Hoist bench with adjustable foam rollers similar to how this bench is built. The bottom pad isn't as wide as this, but I have been able to make it work for Nordics.
Tib bar guy stands behind this bench. I needed a replacement knob and they sent me a new one and threw in a reverse nordic strap for free when they sent the new part. This makes nordics much easier to learn as you can do eccentric and concentrics. I recommend this company as they stood behind the product when I needed help.
If you sold the fly bird it would be a cheap upgrade to be able to do Nordic curls and use for lat pull downs. If you just want it for Nordics there are cheaper solutions out there. We have a ez Nord attachment that goes on nearly any bench to perform Nordic curls
I bought one of these for the progressive nordic curl feature. Plus, I get a "good enough" bench with it. With my home gym being ULTRA small, combo equipment is a plus. I've used it for about 3 months now for all types of exercises. The only con I found is the decline bench. Like Coop says, it's too far and also my knees just slide out from underneath the rollers. I have not figured out how to use it for decline yet.
Update - I figured out how to use the decline comfortably. I needed to raise the seat up to match the angle of the back pad's decline. Once I did that, it feels correct.
Seems like a very solid bench and decent bench, love the video review, just one quick question will we get a video review of the ForceUSA Mybench soon?
A well padded very low box in front of your leg extension machine can also do the job. The box height will depend on the height of the lower leg extension pad. I'm just not sure I need to do Nordic curls..
I've had my Hoist adjustable bench for 4 years now, I can say that the Nordic curls work well on it when I use the leg extension attachment. It is also heavy as heck, which helps with stability. I used it as my primary flat bench for a while- I would definitely recommend it
Hey, I really appreciate your honest review! The cons are things I hadn't considered. I too hope TBG has spent the last year improving their design. I LOVE the concept and versatility!
Great video as always! Question, when you declined the bench, could you have raised the seat in order to make it a proper decline bench? Also Tib Bar Guy also has a product called "The EZ Nord" that straps on to any bench to do nordic curls. Do you have a review on that product?
I didn’t know this was considered a new movement. I had S&C coaches in the early 2000s in college programming these and some variations. My favorite still is with the physio ball. Heals on the ball, shoulders on the ground. Hit them single leg with the other leg pointed to sky. Posterior feels torched after 10-12 reps per leg.
It’s not a new movement. Bodybuilders were doing this off of seated calf raise machines since the early 80s. KOT popularized it and made it mainstream thanks to social media. Good thing too, because it’s a very overlooked and useful exercise.
If you have a rack, there's really no need to buy any additional stuff for nordics. A broom handle and a yoga pad will work fine. Buying any compatible adjustable pad that'll fit in the upright's holes will be even better and cheaper than any of these options.
It's a good option. The problem is the attachment is at the head of the bench which doesn't allow you to scale/progress; taking the incline part completely out.
I would be happy to pay for something expensive and overbuilt like this but better quality, but it doesn't seem like there's anything that fits the bill. The incline bench aspect is actually a brilliant idea for progressive overload. I'm not sure if strapping the EZ-Nord to another adjustable bench would quite do the trick, something tells me no. For me in my current house I do not have the space for a dedicated nordic bench, so it would need to replace my current bench, but I don't like the wobbliness of this one.
I have an Inspire fitness bench that has solid unpadded "rollers" as standard that also works well. Thr seat pad is shaped and is wide enough at the seat-back junction for nordics. Forget the model number.
Hack: You just back your bench up to your rack's upright with a roller pad at the right height. The roller to hold your ankles doesn't need to be attached to the bench itself. Granted you need to have the right height holes for your bench and body as well as a very secure roller pad with little play from stem to end.
Thanks for your feedback, flybird is $90 less expensive but lacks a lot of the features we put into this to make it a more practical bench. Thanks again for your feedback
Rep needs a bench with the ability to add attachments like this.
Yeah that would be cool. We also have a product called The EZ Nord that is Nordic attachment for any bench!
Handy to know that there are attachments out there.
On my zero gap rep bench, I just flip the decline leg attachment upside down and can do Nordics perfectly fine like that.
@@gordonglam Me too but I imagine it only works for certain people. If my legs were any shorter, I’m not sure it would work.
Bells of Steel has one that allows a leg extension/curl attachment.
I have a fly bird and bought the EZ nord from tib bar guy. I love it. I still would be interested in V2 mentioned earlier in the comments
I'm excited for a V2 of this product . it is very close to what I would want. thank great video.
Thank you, coming very soon!!
@Henry Tokar couple months!
@@thetibbarguy I’m interested in buying your Nordic bench! Is version 2 almost out?
@@thetibbarguy Is it out yet? I'm also interested in a v2! :D
A fair review for sure. It may be OK for a first time lifter or ATG initiate. For someone with a dedicated home gym, seems like a lot of space lost and money gone. Nordics on a flat bench with a weight belt wrapped around the ankles & the bench work fine.
I’ve been using this product for a while and like it. There are a few stability issues but I actually think it’s a pretty good price given the number of things you can do with it. I’m pleased.
Thank you
Coop, look into the Nordstick. It attaches to a standard home door and allows you to do nordics
Yeah the nord stick is 🔥🔥🔥
nordstick is good but then you need some padding to protect your knees and it just will never be as good as a dedicated machine.
@@apcfitness I agree but getting a foam pad or something similar is cheap compared to buying a dedicated machine.
I’ve been using this for about 3 months now. All your cons are the exact same complaints I have. The stability can be improved a bit by tightening all the moving parts with a wrench, but that shouldn’t be necessary. I don’t lift super heavy so I’m okay with the lack of sturdiness for now, but will definitely be upgrading in a year or 2. Otherwise it performs Nordics very well, which is the reason I got it.
Thanks for the feedback!!
The Ironmaster Super Bench +Pro with the decline attachment can be used for Nordic curls and lat pulldowns.
Yep I love doing Nordic Curls on mine.
Hey Coop! Can you review REPs new BlackWing bench??? Pllleeeaaseee because man…I was about to pull the trigger on AB-4100 and then I see the BlackWing!
Strong hamstrings are a must!
Bret Contreras (BC Strength) has a legit updated Hip Thruster 3.0 that converts to a nordic platform along with the hip thrust/Bulg split squat stand. Looks pretty good and def home gym multifunctional.
I was wondering about this, thank you for mentioning it!
$670 price tag. But I’d pick this over the Rogue or Sorinex at similar price points.
LMAO, Went to buy it till i saw it was $240 dollars. You're kidding me. It looks like it shares almost every part identical with the flybird bench with only one minor difference.
Although they look similar we use higher quality components then the fly bird bench to make it an overall better bench from the padding to the knobs used to keep the unit secure. There are a lot of features also like a narrower back pad for a full range of motion, larger knee pad for Nordic curls. Thanks for your feedbavk
They should start just selling the attachment then you can throw it on a better bench.
We have a product called the ez nord which is exactly that. It’s a Nordic attachment for any bench!
Agreed that the price point is way too high for what you get.
Working on adding features and bringing the price down. Hard to get economies of scale as a small biz
@@thetibbarguy eyyyyy heck yeah then you got another buyer right here! Love the idea of this bench!
I think the wide seat is needed to hold the back of your knees when using it in the decline position
was gonna get this, now I will not, thank you. that decline option not having one more adjustment around 15 degrees is ridiculous. i wanted to train nordic curls and dumbbell presses and dumbbell stuff thought this would be perfect but actually will be better off with a decent bench and figuring out nordics some other way.
Almost bought a Rogue Floor Glute until I saw this video. My Rep AB-5100 with Leg attachment on upside down. DO NOT BUY any equipment before you check in on Garage Gym Reviews. If he hasn't reviewed it you either don't need it or you should wait.
I love this thing, especially for the price and specifically for nordic progressions. I don’t use it much as a regular bench but it is fine in a pinch for dumbbell work IMO. Mine had some stability issues as well initially but I tightened basically every bolt on the thing and it is pretty solid now with minimal wobble.
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You can use any bench for a nordic curl. Just use the ratchet strap around your ankles. Or a belt.
In case anyone is struggle to spend the money on a Nordic curl bench as they are not sure they will use it. For $40 I bought a piece of rebar that would fit across my rack and through the holes + PVC to go over the rebar + barbell pad for added comfort. Drilled holes on the end of the rebar to put safety clips on. And use a foam PT pad for my knees. Works great a a beginner DIY Nordic set up for cheap.
It would be great to see a video comparing all Nordic benches.
Ask a carpet or tile layer about the effects of placing external pressure on the knees.
What do you do with all of the old equipments that you bought and received for reviews? Send them back to the manufacturer, sell them, store them in a warehouse? These equipments takes up a lot of footprint.
I don't know if people tell you enough, but you have a fantastic moustache, Coop. Keep up the great work!
Coop any chance you can review the Granite Fitness Nordic?
Yeah....19" height is way too much. Would prefer no higher than 16.5" to 17". Great vid!
Great video but I got to be honest that's not a quality bench and it's definitely not worth the asking. $. I'm interested in a bench like this, but not this one. Looks just like a rebranded flybirds bench.
Thanks for your feedback, although it looks similar to the fly bird the components and features the bench offers make it vastly different from the fly bird. For the $90 extra our bench offers a lot more then the fly bird. Thanks again
That hat makes you look like a cop, trying to not look like a cop. Hehe
could just put your ankles under a barbell in your power rack and do this without a special bench
Just feels like a Flybird that they modified a little. Price point for this I would just get something from Rep instead. Great video as always Coop. Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks for the comment, we definitely took inspiration from the fly bird mainly the fact its able to come basically pre installed and folds up nicely. We are working on adding features, refining the product and lowering the price but can be difficult getting the economies of scale being a small company. Thanks again for the feedback
I will definitely get this as a 2nd bench. For the price I'm willing to accept some of the cons.
Thanks, we are already working on improvements for the next batches of the bench
I have a Northern Lights FID bench, and the decline bench leg holder works perfectly for nordics. And it's much more solid than this bench. Though the seat gap is huge. But I got it cheap on fbook. I imagine most FID benches with the leg pads would work for Nordics
COOP you should do a review of the Isolator by Bulletproof Fitness! I've been debating on buying but it would be nice to see a review!
have you considered putting the mic on your hat?
There is a Tib Bar Guy attachment for nordics, that you can strap to ANY bench. I have it on my Rep AB3000 and it works great., and gives you the ability to do progressive nordics.
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Nordic curls are the livestrong bracelet of our generation
They're gay?
I have an older FID Hoist bench with adjustable foam rollers similar to how this bench is built. The bottom pad isn't as wide as this, but I have been able to make it work for Nordics.
I have an older Hoist bench and was looking at their leg curl attachment they sell. Some say it works with older benches.
A weight belt around a bench works perfectly fine for me 🤷
Tib bar guy stands behind this bench. I needed a replacement knob and they sent me a new one and threw in a reverse nordic strap for free when they sent the new part. This makes nordics much easier to learn as you can do eccentric and concentrics. I recommend this company as they stood behind the product when I needed help.
This dude charges 40 for shipping
Id like to see you review some of the valor fitness stuff
So, I have a flat bench (Rogue Monster Utility 2.0) and a folding adjustable (the Flybird). Would it be worth upgrading from the Flybird to this?
If you sold the fly bird it would be a cheap upgrade to be able to do Nordic curls and use for lat pull downs. If you just want it for Nordics there are cheaper solutions out there. We have a ez Nord attachment that goes on nearly any bench to perform Nordic curls
Like the REP ab5000, can you use the IronMasterPro with the leg adapter to do Nordic curls?
Everyone trying to cash in on that knees over toes fad.
Why not just buy a leg roller that attaches to your rack and set it at a level that works with your existing bench?
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I do this with my AB-3000 and it works great. All the same functionality Coop is talking about and it's very stable.
I bought one of these for the progressive nordic curl feature. Plus, I get a "good enough" bench with it. With my home gym being ULTRA small, combo equipment is a plus. I've used it for about 3 months now for all types of exercises. The only con I found is the decline bench. Like Coop says, it's too far and also my knees just slide out from underneath the rollers. I have not figured out how to use it for decline yet.
Update - I figured out how to use the decline comfortably. I needed to raise the seat up to match the angle of the back pad's decline. Once I did that, it feels correct.
Seems like a very solid bench and decent bench, love the video review, just one quick question will we get a video review of the ForceUSA Mybench soon?
check out the ajustables by kensui you can fit one and two inch plates at the sametime
Awesome review, as usual. As far as this bench? Looks like something you’d see in the center of the fitness aisle in Walmart. Hard pass.
A well padded very low box in front of your leg extension machine can also do the job. The box height will depend on the height of the lower leg extension pad. I'm just not sure I need to do Nordic curls..
Please review nohrd tri bench
I've had my Hoist adjustable bench for 4 years now, I can say that the Nordic curls work well on it when I use the leg extension attachment. It is also heavy as heck, which helps with stability. I used it as my primary flat bench for a while- I would definitely recommend it
Hey, I really appreciate your honest review! The cons are things I hadn't considered. I too hope TBG has spent the last year improving their design. I LOVE the concept and versatility!
One would be insane to bench on that. No way.
Great video as always!
Question, when you declined the bench, could you have raised the seat in order to make it a proper decline bench?
Also Tib Bar Guy also has a product called "The EZ Nord" that straps on to any bench to do nordic curls. Do you have a review on that product?
You can raise the seat which you should do when declining. Not sure why Coop missed that since you see him adjust the seat later
“I put that where I like it”, missed a grin there.
I didn’t know this was considered a new movement. I had S&C coaches in the early 2000s in college programming these and some variations. My favorite still is with the physio ball. Heals on the ball, shoulders on the ground. Hit them single leg with the other leg pointed to sky. Posterior feels torched after 10-12 reps per leg.
It’s not a new movement. Bodybuilders were doing this off of seated calf raise machines since the early 80s. KOT popularized it and made it mainstream thanks to social media. Good thing too, because it’s a very overlooked and useful exercise.
If you have a rack, there's really no need to buy any additional stuff for nordics. A broom handle and a yoga pad will work fine. Buying any compatible adjustable pad that'll fit in the upright's holes will be even better and cheaper than any of these options.
So it's Junk compared to most benches.
would the leg roller attachment fit into the rep fitness ab5100 bench?
Iron master could easily make a nordic attachment for the super bench pro, hopefully they will one day soon.
I was thinking the same thing. Come on Iron Master, take more of my money.
There is also a new attachment called the "EZ Nord" that is meant to be strapped to most regular weight benches to be used in a similar way.
It's a good option.
The problem is the attachment is at the head of the bench
which doesn't allow you to scale/progress; taking the incline part completely out.
Thanks for commenting this. The EZ Nord is a great options for people with benches already
Couldn't you just buy their EZ-Nord attachment and stick it on an existing bench that is well made?
Yes, this is also a great option for those with benches
You could just buy a ratchet strap for your existing bench and put your ankles under it. $10.99
@@mach5jeep Definitely an option that’s been around for awhile
I would be happy to pay for something expensive and overbuilt like this but better quality, but it doesn't seem like there's anything that fits the bill. The incline bench aspect is actually a brilliant idea for progressive overload. I'm not sure if strapping the EZ-Nord to another adjustable bench would quite do the trick, something tells me no. For me in my current house I do not have the space for a dedicated nordic bench, so it would need to replace my current bench, but I don't like the wobbliness of this one.
I have an Inspire fitness bench that has solid unpadded "rollers" as standard that also works well. Thr seat pad is shaped and is wide enough at the seat-back junction for nordics.
Forget the model number.
My favorite right now is "It Takes Two." Been loving it along with my daughter but my favorite is switching all the time
That wobble is a no go for me, watching from the side is not reassuring, I'm a big guy, with a lot of weight, I need equipment that doesn't wobble.
Hack: You just back your bench up to your rack's upright with a roller pad at the right height. The roller to hold your ankles doesn't need to be attached to the bench itself. Granted you need to have the right height holes for your bench and body as well as a very secure roller pad with little play from stem to end.
COOP! YOU DA MAN!!!! I BASE ALL OF MY PURCHASES OFF OF YOUR VIDEOS AND HAVE NOT REGRETTED ANY OF IT!!!!👍🏽💪
I got a professional quality bench for that price. Like, an actual FID gym piece.
Looks like the flybird
How are you setting the bench to different levels so quickly?!
Yo coop, what is that watch that you have you been wearing recently? Looks good on you.
This bench is way overpriced for what it is. Better off going with rep and picking a different option for nordics.
Thanks for the rep bench tip I have an old nebula bench with the rogue Ab3 leg attachment I'm going to try that on.
Sold.
Awesome review
Thank you
Please do a video on BC Strength hip thrust/nordic bench
Wouldn't it make sense to adjust the butt pad when the back is in the decline position??
Noice
Boom goes the dynamite
Gotta love @kneesovertoesguy
Can i get a review on the fitness reality no gap bench.
You should try Nordic curls on the titan loadable lat pull down
2023 GGR content is back in business
Looks like an overpriced Flybird with the Nordic attachment.
Thanks for your feedback, flybird is $90 less expensive but lacks a lot of the features we put into this to make it a more practical bench. Thanks again for your feedback
do a video on the best dip stands please
Russian curls
HI
I'm able to use my Titan FID bench to do something similar. Anyone else?
Feels like The Tib Bar Guy had a bunch of their employees comment on this.
We only have one account 🤷♂️ nothing to hide here
And we don’t have any employees… trying to stay lean to offer the best price possible
3:07 😮 lmfao profanity young man
Anyone else say "its COOP...from Garage Gym Reviews" with Coop at the beginning of each video?
That’s literally THE MOST annoying part of the video. I could live the rest of my life without hearing “ggguuuhhraaaaagggge”.
1st
Have you done a review on the Basebench by Baseblocks? If not you should check it out. You can do Nordics, Bulgarians, and hip thrusts on that thing.
You look sad at the end like you just kicked a puppy
HI COOP CAN YOU REAVIEW THE CAR JACK DEAD.LIFT ATTACHMENT from FORTISEQUIPMENT ?
Named "Poor man Glute" but cost P699.
False advertisement?
Nobody does Nordic curls Coop. This movement is so lame, let's move on to something else
That bench looks cheap built and flimsy af