Titan Series Adjustable Bench Review (2023)

We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. As a home gym owner with a keen eye for budget-friendly strength equipment, getting great value is one of the most important factors when deciding whether to pull the trigger on a potential purchase. However, when it comes to the uber-competitive adjustable bench market, it’s tough to contend against Rogue and REP Fitness — companies known for producing highly-rated options like the Adjustable Bench 3.0 and the AB-5200. Yet despite being better known for their power racks than their weight benches, Titan raised their standards and finally delivered a fully adjustable version that can more than hold its own against the giants of the industry. In this Titan Series Adjustable Bench review, we’ll dive deep into what makes this newly released model arguably the best value in the industry. From its attractive price point to its sleek appearance to its wide range of adjustable positions, this well-designed Titan bench can handle all your heavy bench presses and other lifts without taking a huge bite out of your garage gym budget. Key Takeaways The Titan Series Adjustable Bench costs $449.99, making it one of the best budget-friendly options if you’re looking for a high-quality adjustable bench that won’t break the bank. This newly released bench features nine back pad positions and three seat pad positions, giving you 27 custom configurations to perform a variety of free-weight exercises. Tipping the scales at 120 pounds, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench has a 1,000-pound weight capacity for the flat position and a 600-pound max for the incline position. Titan Series Adjustable Bench 4.3 Dimensions: 17” H x 56.5” L x 24.75” WWeight capacity: 1,000 pounds (flat), 600 pounds (incline)Materials: 11-gauge steel frame, HeftyGrip VinylWarranty: One-year warranty Check Price Titan Series Adjustable Bench Pros Made with 11-gauge steel, this heavy-duty adjustable bench is incredibly sturdy. Titan took the stability factor to the max by welding the entire frame together (other than the back foot), leaving essentially zero wriggle room and creating ultra-tight tolerances. Titan’s HeftyGrip Vinyl compares favorably to the material used on more expensive weight benches like the REP Fitness BlackWing. Thick and durable, it provides an extra grippy surface for you to perform your lifts so you don’t have to worry about sliding around or feeling unsafe. With a $450 price tag that includes free shipping, this Titan bench provides excellent bang for your buck. You can use those extra savings to invest in better bumper plates, an Olympic barbell for CrossFit-style workouts, or other strength equipment to round out your home gym. Titan Series Adjustable Bench Cons Despite a solid overall design, this adjustable weight bench isn’t quite as comfortable as some of its competitors when used in a flat position due to the 1.5-inch gap between the seat pad and back pad. The hinge that moves both pads can dig into your back if you’re positioned lower on the bench. Unlike the BlackWing model from REP Fitness, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench does not accommodate attachments like a leg roller. This limits your ability to use the bench to perform accessory exercises such as sit-ups, crunches, and Nordic curls. Titan only offers a one-year warranty period for all products. On the other end of the spectrum, Rogue includes a limited lifetime warranty on all frames and a three-year warranty on sewn items. Titan Series Adjustable Bench Rating From price to padding to portability, our Breaking Muscle Team assesses weight benches using a propriety scoring system we developed from testing dozens of different benches to perform a variety of free-weight exercises. We look for critical factors that lead to a positive purchasing experience, including how well the bench is made, how easy it is to use, and how many adjustable positions you have at your disposal. Here’s how the Titan Series Adjustable Bench fared across each category: FactorRating (out of 5)Price and Value5Construction Quality5Delivery and Assembly5Dimensions4Padding5Footprint and Portability4Performance and Ease of Use4.5Incline Levels4Warranty2 Titan Series Adjustable Bench In-Depth Review It’s never too late to change your reputation. While Titan hasn’t earned a ton of praise for their benches before, that will surely change once more lifters get a chance to try out their newest creation. Safe, sturdy, and supportive, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench seems more than capable of serving as the only bench in your home gym for years to come. Not only does it give you the versatility to adjust the seat pad and back pad, but it’s also designed to store vertically — a neat feature that cuts down on the bench’s footprint. Most importantly, though, Titan’s latest release comes in at a price point that makes it the best value, even in a crowded market full of high-quality adjustable bench options. Price and Value It almost seems too good to be true for an adjustable bench built to International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) standards to be available for well under $500. Yet thanks to Titan, you can enjoy the benefits of having a flat, upright, and incline bench all in one for the tidy price of $449.99. Plus, you don’t have to leave any room in your budget for freight costs, as Titan offers free shipping on all orders. Compared to other similar adjustable benches, the Titan Series comes at a more affordable price point. For example, although REP marked its popular AB-5200 model down to $449.99 as part of a Black Friday sale, it typically costs about $500. Meanwhile, the Rogue Adjustable Bench 3.0 normally costs $50 more than its current sale price of $545. Considering you get two more back pad adjustment choices with the Titan Series for less money, it’s hard to put the AB-5200 above its competitor from a value standpoint. Plus, Titan offers two- and three-year protection plans for $54.99 and $64.99, respectively, along with flexible payment options. Overall, Titan deserves a tip of the cap for pricing their top-end bench at a budget-friendly rate. We rated it 5 out of 5 stars for price and value. Construction Quality The aptly named Titan Series certainly meets the mark from a quality standpoint. Despite being priced rather aggressively, Titan didn’t go the cheap route with the materials on what should become their signature bench. Built with 11-gauge steel that’s known for holding up well over time, it epitomizes the word “sturdy.” Actually, our team found the Titan Series Adjustable Bench to outrank the Rogue AB 3.0 from that perspective, highlighting that the bench did not budge an inch during testing. That type of stability speaks volumes about Titan’s innovative engineering, as the decision to weld the base into one solid piece contributes to the bench’s sturdiness. Titan also went the extra mile in other areas. A knurled handle in a powder-coated black finish on the front post plate feels rock-solid and makes maneuvering the bench much easier. Meanwhile, a plate with UHMD plastic on the top of the back pad allows you to store the bench upright securely. Finally, the HeftyGrip vinyl that covers the durable padding made our team feel right at home. With ample support from the steel frame, thick padding, and extra-grippy vinyl, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench scored 5 out of 5 stars for construction quality. Delivery and Assembly Titan takes some of the financial burden off your shoulders by offering free shipping on all orders. Eager to try out the brand’s newest foray into the adjustable bench world, our team did not encounter any issues during the delivery process. Sent to our Springfield, MO, headquarters via UPS/FedEx in one box that was sturdy but still easily movable, it didn’t take long for our testers to have the Titan Series Adjustable Bench up and running. In fact, the assembly process proved far easier (and quicker) than past experiences with other benches that require multiple tools and a ton of patience. Because the base is all in one piece, you only need to attach the pads and wheels on the back. That smart design choice by Titan — which also likely reduced the manufacturing and shipping costs — helped this bench score 5 out of 5 stars for delivery and assembly. Dimensions At 17 inches tall, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench meets the IPF standard for height. A 40-inch-long back pad and a 12-inch long seat pad make it one of the longer benches in the adjustable market, giving taller lifters more room to work with. If you’re worried about the piece taking up too much space in your home gym, know that it’s only 24.75 inches wide. Although it’s not the narrowest of its kind, the Titan Series still outscores both the AB-5200 and the Rogue 3.0 in terms of width. More importantly, this adjustable bench is sturdy enough to support a 1,000-pound weight capacity for the flat position and up to 600 pounds for the incline. Those numbers are well in line with the rogue adjustable bench dimensions and the AB-5200. Overall, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench earned 4 out of 5 stars for its dimensions, proving to be an adequate size for most people in the market for an adjustable bench. Padding The biggest downside to this Titan bench is its marginally less comfy feel. In practice, the 1.5-inch gap digs into your back when you use it in the flat position, making it a bit less enjoyable to lift on. That said, the extra-grippy HeftyGrip vinyl that covers the durable padding still allows you to perform your lifts without worrying about slipping, giving it top-notch safety and stability ratings. Being 4 out of 5 stars rated for padding. Footprint and Portability We’ve already touched on how the Titan Series is an adequate size for most people, but the fact that it can fold up and store vertically (thanks to a bench-store feature) gives it some additional brownie points. Whether you’re using it in a super crowded home gym or want to free up some space when you’re not working with it, that neat feature goes a long way to alleviate some moving around anxiety. We only rated Titan Series 4 out of 5 stars here, as you’ll need to consider how else your bench may disrupt the flow of your workouts from a portability standpoint if you need to switch it from flat to incline. Performance and Ease of Use The Titan Series Adjustable Bench is nothing short of a workhorse. Thanks to the nine back pad positions and three seat pad positions accessible to you, you have the flexibility to perform various free-weight exercises without worrying about handling a heavy load. Comfort concerns aside, the assembly process and the knurled handle in this bench make adjustment a pinch-free experience, so you can keep the focus front and center during your workouts. We gave Titan Series 4.5 out of 5 stars, as you can never have enough adjustments at your disposal. Incline Levels A bit less inclined than we’d prefer, the Titan Series offers 10 degrees less than what you’d get from the adjustable bench 3.0 and the adjustable bench 5200. The range doesn’t leave much to be desired when it comes to your incline bench presses, but you may find that moderate incline preferences come up slightly shy. Overall, we rated Titan Series 4 out of 5 stars for its incline feature. Warranty Although this bench isn’t without its flaws, its biggest drawback could be that it only comes with a one-year warranty. Rogue includes a limited lifetime warranty on all frames and a three-year warranty on sewn items- both of which are a better deal. With that being said, we saw that while there are some issues to consider, it still knocks some mighty big names in the adjustable bench market by offering impressive value across the board. We rated Titan Series 2 out of 5 stars for its warranty. Conclusion Whether you prioritize bench comfort, performance, or strong construction, the Titan Series Adjustable Bench has something for everyone to love. The bench’s advantages include an affordable price, sturdy construction, a smooth delivery process, dimensions that are just right for most users, and a large number of adjustable positions. Although the comfort needs some tweaking, it carries you through every aspect of your lift, making it the best value you’ll find across the hundreds of adjustable benches competing for your attention.