XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0 Review

The XMaster adjustable bench 2.0 is an upgrade to XMaster’s 1.0 version.

The 2.0 comes with a higher weight capacity, shorter length, and a sharper angle on the seat pad.

It’s heavy duty and built for commercial use but still easy to adjust and move around my garage gym.

Let’s check it out!

Unboxing

The box arrived shrink wrapped and no, XMaster didn’t ship it that way.

FedEx just banged it up so they had to patch it up.

I took off the cover and all parts were still covered in boxes and other parts bubble wrapped.

Thankfully everything was still intact.

Here’s everything that comes in the box so there’s not many pieces involved which I like.

There are 4 parts: hind leg, back pad, seat pad, and adjustment handles for the back pad.

It took me about 20 minutes or less to put it all together.

Specs

• Weight: 110 lbs

• Weight capacity: up to 2000 lbs

• Height: 17.5″

• Pad thickness: 2″

• Pad width: Back pad 11″ , seat pad starts at 11″ and tapers down to 4″

• Pad gap: 1″

• Back pad length: 35.5″

• Seat pad length: 12.75″

• Upholstery: High density, anti-slip leather

• Adjustments: 11 total (8 back pad, 3 seat pad)

What Is The XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0?

The XMaster adjustable bench 2.0 is the latest adjustable bench from XMaster Fitness.

It’s an FID bench (flat, incline, decline) so I can use for any bench press angle plus other exercises like dumbbells rows, shoulder presses, and more…

XMaster Adjustable Bench 1.0 vs 2.0

Features	XMaster Adjustable Bench 1.0	XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0
Weight capacity	900 lbs	2000 lbs
Pad width	11″	11.4″
Total length	50.4″	49.4″
Back pad positions	10	8
Seat pad positions	3	3

In the table above I’m showing you the differences between the 1.0 vs 2.0 benches.

With the 2.0, XMaster eliminated the closed cage design around the stair step adjustments and added a decline position.

The biggest difference is the weight capacity since the 2.0 version is made for commercial use.

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Top Benefits Of The XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0

Versatile

The biggest benefit out of this adjustable bench is the versatility I get it from it since I can adjust it to multiple angles.

I get 8 adjustments from the back pad and 3 from the seat pad.

Stable

When it comes to stability, I look for two types on a weight bench…

The stability of my body on the back pad and how stable the bench is on my floor.

XMaster is using a grippy upholstery so my back doesn’t slide on the back pad at all so this feels solid.

As far as stability on the floor goes, the 2.0 bench has hind legs that are 28″ wide so there’s no side to side wobble.

With the bench being 110 lbs, it’s not going anywhere.

I flipped the bench upright so you can see what each foot looks like.

They’re oversized rubberized feet that take up a lot of surface area and prevent the bench from sliding.

And unlike feet I’ve seen on other benches, they’re bolted to the frame so they’re not going to pop off.

Bottom line, the bench is very stable.

Best Features Of The XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0

FID Bench

The back pad has 8 levels of adjustment: – 15, 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, and 85 degrees.

I love the laser cut numbers on the stainless steel pieces that make it easy to set the angles on the bench.

You don’t see the -15 option but that’s the setting when I set the adjustment arm before the zero.

The adjustment handles are knurled which I like so there’s less chances of slip ups when I pull up the arm to go down on angles.

And here’s a look at the 3 adjustment settings for the seat pad.

I would’ve liked if XMaster also added laser cut numbers to this area but the angles here are not as important as in the back pad.

Flat Bench

Here’s the flat bench setting.

The back pad is on zero and the seat pad is at the lowest setting.

There’s a 1″ gap between the seat pad and gap pad but I really don’t even notice it when doing flat bench.

And the 35.5″ long back pad has enough space that I can get my entire upper body on it and not even deal with the gap.

Incline Bench

I have 6 positions for incline bench which is enough to cover any bench related exercise.

The range is from 15 to 85 degrees.

For exercises in the seated position like shoulder press or bicep curls, I prefer to use the 75 degrees setting instead of the the 85 degrees.

This gives me a little bit of an arch on my back so I can stabilize better when I’m lifting.

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Decline Bench

Here’s the decline bench set up.

The seat pad is on the second setting and the back pad arm is set right before the zero mark (on top of the hook).

For shoulder pain reasons, I don’t do much decline bench but for those who like it, you have that option.

The bench doesn’t have any leg rollers to support your legs but the grippy upholstery will prevent you from slipping.

Padding

The padding on the XMaster 2.0 is firm but comfortable.

It’s 2 inches thick and 11″ wide so it doesn’t sink and gives me good shoulder support.

Right in the middle of the back pad you see the XMaster logo embossed into it.

Same 2″ thickness for the seat pad.

The seat pad starts at 11″ wide on top and tapers down to 4″ at the bottom.

Stitching on the upholstery is top notch.

The upholstery is tight and doesn’t move around at all.

Handle & Wheels

Even though the bench is heavy, the combination of the handle and wheels makes it easy to move around my garage.

The handle is rubber coated so it’s grippy.

Here’s a look at it from the other side.

And here’s what the wheels look like when I lift the bench and they touch my floor.

Vertical Storage

XMaster doesn’t advertise this bench as being able to be stored upright but I had to try it and it does stay up.

They didn’t market this a stand up bench because it’s for commercial gym use so lack of space was not a concern when they designed it.

As you can see the top of the back pad doesn’t have any rubber pads so there’s nothing protecting the back pad from my floor.

If I were to stand it up vertically all the time, the friction would eventually eat away at the upholstery.

I would’ve liked to see them add a plastic piece there anyway for home gym owners who like commercial gym quality equipment.

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XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0 Pros & Cons

Pros

• Build: Heavy duty, built for commercial use

• Adjustments: 11 adjustments give me the ability to use the bench for any exercise

• Stability: Wide base, heavy frame, and rubber feet, give the bench a lot of stability

• Padding: Stiff but comfortable

• Upholstery: Tight and grippy upholstery keeps me from moving around on the pads

• Free shipping: This is always helpful when buying heavy, bulky equipment

Cons

• Vertical storage: Although the bench can be stored vertically, there’s nothing protecting the top of the back pad from rubbing on the floor.

I chatted with XMaster and they said the bench is meant for commercial use so that’s why they didn’t add a vertical storage feature to it.

XMaster Bench 2.0 Price

The price on the XMaster adjustable bench 2.0 is $599 including shipping which is a good price for a commercial bench.

When you compare it to other beefy benches like the Rogue adjustable bench 3.0 and the Rep AB-5200 2.0, the price is about the same.

XMaster Fitness Discount Code

If you’re interested in the XMaster bench 2.0, here’s how to get a $30 discount.

On top of this discount, you’ll get FREE shipping which is always helpful with heavy products.

Just click the red button below and you’ll see a coupon code automatically applied at checkout.

XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0 Alternatives

Rep AB 5200 2.0

The Rep AB-5200 2.0 is Rep’s best adjustable bench and priced at $539.

With the 2.0 version, Rep added an adjustable post option to add more decline angles and use it as an FID bench.

Or you can get a fixed post so that you only get flat and incline settings.

It has 10 back pad angles and 4 seat pad angles with the option to customize the frame and rails

Rogue Adjustable Bench 3.0

The Rogue adjustable bench 3.0 has 13 settings but does not come with a decline setting.

It has a flat setting, 10 back pad inclines, and 3 seat pad angles.

You’re able to select from 9 color options and has the ability to be stored upright.

Rep BlackWing Adjustable Bench

The Rep BlackWing adjustable bench is priced exactly as XMaster’s bench ($599).

It weighs 131 lbs and made out of 11 gauge steel with 1000 lbs weight capacity so it’ll hold up to anything you can throw at it.

And it has Rep’s Zero Gap technology that lets you slide the seat back and forth to eliminate the gap between the seat pad and back pad.

As an added bonus, the frame has the ability to attach a leg roller attachment to it for decline bench, abs, and Nordic curls.

My Experience Using The XMaster Bench 2.0

The XMaster 2.0 bench is solid.

It’s built like a tank, stable, comfortable, and adjustable in any angle I want.

Only downside to it, is that it’s not meant to be stood upright.

I can still stand it up but the upholstery on top has no protection against floor friction.

Should You Buy The XMaster Adjustable Bench 2.0?

If you’re looking for an FID bench with commercial gym quality that’s built to last, this one is a beast.

Heavy frame with slip-resistant feet so it’s stable.

Thick padding and grippy upholstery so it’s comfortable.

And it’s adjustable in any angle you can think of so you can do a bunch of exercises on it.