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REP BlackWing Adjustable Bench — Wide Pad
Model: BlackWing Adjustable Bench, Wide Pad (AB-5350 SKU family) · US configuration
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REP's BlackWing Wide configuration (AB-5350) is listed with flat, incline and decline back positions, upright storage and a 1,000-lb maker-stated rating. Its 14-inch back pad is a deliberate width choice; REP says Wide does not meet its cited IPF width requirement. This is an assessment scenario, not a claim about the visitor's actual intent.
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Assessment scenario: BlackWing Wide: full FID range, vertical storage and a 1,000-lb rating
An assessment scenario for a BlackWing Wide-pad AB-5350 listing that also documents flat, incline and decline positions, vertical storage and a 1,000-lb maker-stated rating. It does not require a restraint to be included and does not establish the visitor's actual intent.
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- The AB-5350 Wide-pad SKU family has a 14-inch back pad and a seat pad that is 14 inches at its widest before tapering to 8.5 inches.
- REP lists twelve back angles from -8 degrees through flat to 85 degrees and six seat angles, documenting flat/incline/decline positions on the base bench.
- REP lists a 1,000-lb capacity rating and an integrated upright stand with a 3.1-square-foot vertical-storage footprint; these remain manufacturer claims and dimensions.
Tradeoffs to weigh
- REP says the Wide pad does not meet its cited IPF width requirement and cautions that some smaller lifters may find it limits full range of motion.
- The wide-pad base bench does not include a leg restraint; the compatible Leg Roller Attachment is optional, and the reviewed BlackWing sources do not establish storage clearance with that attachment installed.
- The 131-lb bench occupies 10.7 square feet on the floor; vertical storage requires an unmeasured lifting route and clearance. The 1,000-lb figure is a manufacturer rating, not an independent test.
Check these before ordering
- Verify the selector explicitly says Wide and the exact SKU carries the AB-5350 prefix; AB-5300 denotes the separate Standard configuration.
- Confirm the selected finish and package and ask for a current image or documentation that identifies the actual pad width, because REP maps the same Metallic Black photo to its Standard and Wide options.
- Measure the exact bench envelope and storage route; confirm the optional Leg Roller Attachment separately if a leg hold matters.
- Check the manufacturer manual, rating interpretation and seller's package and return terms before choosing a listing.