Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Review (2024): Our Expert’s New Favorite FID Bench

When building out a home gym, we often focus on gearing up with power racks, barbells, weight plates, and dumbbells. However, bringing home one of the best weight benches, like the Super Bench Pro V2 from Ironmaster, can bring some additional versatility to your strength-training routine. For this Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 review, our tester hopped on to scope out the potential of this product, tackling bench presses, utilizing a variety of attachments, and adjusting the range of seat positions.

This adjustable bench has 11 different degrees of angled adjustment, allowing for incline, decline, upright, and flat positions. Our favorite part of the Super Bench Pro V2, though, is its compatibility with tons of useful attachments — this makes it ideal for lifters who are tight on space but still want a multifaceted centerpiece for their garage gym setup. Read on for our full Super Bench Pro V2 review, and for more on how we test products, check out the BarBend equipment testing methodology. 

Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

This versatile weight bench comes with 11 lockout angles that support flat, incline, decline, and upright training. An enhanced version of the Super Bench Pro, V2 adds handle for easier transport, etched number angles, and a third adjustment for the bench's included incline seat pad. 

 

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Main Takeaways

• This bench is an updated model from the Pro V1 (we’ve tested both), introducing an integrated handle to tilt and roll, a standard hybrid dual-width bench pad, numbering for angle adjustments, and more.
• This versatile bench is compatible with Ironmaster PRO attachments that can help you add sit-ups, dips, pull-ups, preacher curls (for some of the best bicep exercises), and more to your workout.
• It weighs only 69 pounds — about the same as a cute wittle (endangered) sea otter — making it lightweight compared to other high-end benches, which can weigh twice as much. (1)

Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Specs

“Any longtime gymgoer knows that weight benches can also be used for core exercises, seated shoulder press, incline/decline presses (if an adjustable bench), Bulgarian split squats, step-ups, hip thrusts, and more. They are more versatile than they seem on the surface, and for that, they’re a great buy in my book,” says BarBend expert contributor and certified personal trainer Amanda Capritto. The Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 takes this versatility a step further by providing the option to add on a variety of attachments (for an additional cost).

This bench has the ability to replace even the best home gym setups in a compact way with accessories like a crunch attachment, chin-up bar, leg extension, and more. You can even hook this bench up with a standing cable tower to tackle lat pulldowns, upright rows, and shoulder raises. 

You may think we’re veering away from what this Super Bench Pro V2 can offer — “why are you harping on the attachments when I’m only considering the bench?” — but it’s truly a bench that’s ideally suited for someone who’s interested in some of these accessory offerings. If you’re completely disinterested in even considering the attachments, it’s like having a high-performance engine and never taking it out of first gear. Let that baby fly, or you may want to look elsewhere.

This bench has 11 degrees of adjustability, allowing the backrest to support decline, incline, and upright positions. While the backrest remains flat, there’s a seat attachment that can be adjusted between three positions or taken off completely. “These adjustments are made in a way I’ve never seen done on a weight bench before,” says our tester. “You tap your foot on a lever to adjust the angle of the bench, which is great when I’ve got a dumbbell or kettlebell in my hand.”

Who Should Use / Who Shouldn’t Use Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

Our team of certified personal trainers, CrossFit coaches, former collegiate athletes, and weightlifting Olympians have tried and tested more than 20 of the top FID benches (FID stands for flat, incline, and decline). We typically find ourselves comparing the Rogue adjustable bench vs. the REP adjustable bench, since these two brands are leaders of the pack, however, the following are who we think would and wouldn’t benefit from considering the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 instead.

Recommended for:

• Athletes interested in an adjustable bench that meets the IPF height standard
• People willing to invest in additional Ironmaster attachments to add versatility to their workout
• Anyone looking for the best compact exercise equipment

Not Recommended for:

• Individuals looking for a budget-friendly bench
• Anyone interested in a basic adjustable bench with no need for attachments
• Powerlifters wanting a tripod foot design should check out something like the REP AB-4100 

Our Experience Training With the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

Our tester tackled shoulder presses, bench presses, leg curls, incline bench rows, dips, and more during their at-home workout on the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2. The following are key areas worth discussion that we discovered during testing. To provide a clear understanding of our findings, we’ve utilized a 5-point system from 1 (not great) to 5 (fab-u-lous) while scoring categories like durability, value, functionality, and more.

Lightweight

“I’ve been testing equipment for the last decade and it feels like upgrades and newer models for strength training keep getting heavier and heavier,” says our tester. “The team at Ironmaster must’ve thought, ‘Let’s keep being innovative without adding unnecessary weight to our products.’” 

Weighing 65 pounds — or 69 pounds with the padded seat — our tester has no problem moving it around. “I tested the Original Super Bench and an upgrade to their build with this model is the inclusion of a handle to help move it around more easily,” says our tester, who gives portability a rock-solid 5 out of 5 score. While our tester can easily pick up this 69-pound bench, this built-in transport handle, paired with its transport wheels, makes moving it around more accessible to a wider range of users. Plus, it can be stowed vertically to help save floorspace.

Construction

How is it so lightweight, you ask? Well, we’re no engineers — sure, I tried to learn coding over the pandemic, but swiftly gave up after yelling at my laptop — but the choice to use 11- and 12-gauge steel seems to be a big reason for the lightweight build. (2) While most high-end weight benches we’ve tested are built with 11-gauge steel, the choice to utilize a mixture of 11- and 12-gauge steel here (12-gauge is thinner than 11-gauge) helps make the bench weigh less. That said, it potentially makes it less durable in the long run, though we experienced no issues during our testing. 

Similarly, the padding is on the thin side. However, Ironmaster has updated the Pro 2 bench’s padding from their previous pro model with a hybrid design, where one end of the bench provides a thicker density than the other. Durability and padding score a 3.5 out of 5. If you’re a larger athlete or you just like more foam for a more comfortable workout, you may want to consider an option like the Rogue Monster Utility Bench 2.0. This Rogue model is a flat bench without any angle adjustments or accessory add-ons, but it does have a variety of padding options from 1.5 inches to 4.5 inches thick. 

Something our team enjoyed in the construction of this bench is the adjustment system. “If you walk into a commercial gym, you’ll tend to find weight benches with a pop-pin or ladder-type seat angle adjustment,” says our tester. “Here, you use a spring-loaded lever that’s adjusted with a simple touch of your toe! It’s such a clever build and makes adjusting the bench really easy.” Also, while the bench top is fixed at a 90-degree angle (flat), the ability to slide the seat pad onto the back pad means there’s zero gap. Design scores a 4.5 out of 5.

Versatile Functionality

“A weight bench is more than just a bench for pressing weight, although one could argue that bench press and bench press variations are the primary uses for a weight bench,” says BarBend expert contributor and certified personal trainer Amanda Capritto. The Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 takes this even further, allowing for a huge assortment of workout capabilities. 

With its 11 angles of degree adjustments, users can go from working on a flat bench to an incline bench to sitting totally upright. “There are a ton of fun attachments for this bench, so if you don’t want to have a bunch of other gym equipment cluttering up your space, you can add on an accessory that’ll let you target just about any major muscle group,” says our tester, who tried out the dip bar, removable seat pad, and leg curl attachment. Attachments score a 5 out of 5. 

If you’d prefer a weight bench that comes with attachments, consider the Force USA MyBench, which comes with a preacher curl and leg extension attachment. Here’s a quick rundown of the available attachments and their cost for the Pro V2 utility bench.

What to Consider Before Buying Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

“From bodybuilders to powerlifters to CrossFitters (yes, we bench…sometimes), anyone who lifts weights can benefit from a weight bench,” says BarBend expert contributor and certified personal trainer Amanda Capritto. However, the following are some key considerations before you choose to bring home the Super Bench Pro V2.

• Attachments Will Cost You: While our tester loves the versatility of the compatible attachments for this bench, you’ll need to be prepared to spend more since the individual attachments can cost between $22 and $599 in addition to the cost of the bench.
• Do You Need Attachments?: If you already have a pretty solid home gym setup, like one of the best functional trainers or a collection of weight plates, barbells, and racks, you may not need a bench that’s capable of expanding your training variety. If that’s you, you can save a bit of coin by opting for a more straightforward bench. 
• Frame Design: “Another thing to consider is the frame design, namely if the bench has a tripod frame or only has two feet,” says Capritto. “A tripod bench will be much more stable than a bench with just two feet.” Powerlifters and competitive lifters who like to tuck their feet under may prefer a tripod frame instead of this model. As seen below, working on a tripod bench, our tester’s feet might not set comfortably underneath the Pro V2.

• Weight: While benches all tend to be relatively small compared to other pieces of home gym equipment, we’ve tested options that weigh as much as 120 pounds, which may be difficult for some to move around. Ask yourself how often you see yourself moving your bench around, and how much weight is a factor in your purchase. 
• Flat Bench Vs. Adjustable Bench: Consider the type of exercises you want to accomplish, and whether or not you actually need an adjustable bench. “An adjustable bench is more versatile, obviously,” says Capritto. “With a flat bench, your exercise selection becomes much more limited, because you can’t put yourself into different incline/decline positions.” That said, flat benches tend to be less expensive. 

Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Vs. Competitors

While building your weekly programming can be a challenge, choosing the right equipment to support your hypertrophy and/or strength training can be an even bigger hurdle to cross. We’ve put together a chart below comparing the Super Bench Pro V2 with worthy adversaries in the hunt for the perfect FID bench.

Ordering and Assembling Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

Ordering the Super Bench Pro V2 is a simple process from the Ironmaster website, with free shipping for those in the continental United States. (For those unaware, as I was before I started a career researching product shipments, the continental states are the 48 states in the U.S. that are touching — sorry to customers in Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada.)

This bench comes mostly pre-assembled. All we had to do was attach the feet and it was go time. Additionally, our tester was able to put this together all by themselves without it feeling like a HIIT workout, so we think many able-bodied individuals who are capable of lifting and tilting 65 pounds will manage fine. However, I once learned in a Psych 101 class that when you get others to do favors for you — like help you put together your new Super Bench Pro V2 — their subconscious rationalizes that they must like you, which is why they helped. So, do it alone to prove your virility or ask for a helping hand to curry goodwill.

Places to Buy Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

The Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 is available for purchase from the brand’s website.

Brand Reputation and Customer Reviews

We’re big fans of Ironmaster’s innovation and growth in everything they do — from their clever design with the Super Bench Pro V2 to the ability to use weight plates or the brand’s quick-lock adjustable dumbbells in their cable tower attachment. The brand is located in the Seattle area and produces top-notch weightlifting equipment unlike anything else on the market. To get in touch with customer service, you can reach them at 800-533-3339 or leave a message on their contact page.

[Related: Ironmaster Adjustable Dumbbells Review]

There are 75 reviews for the Super Bench Pro V2 with a gobsmacking 4.96 out of 5 stars. “Innovation in a world where everyone else is copying each other,” reads the title of one review. “The foot lever is brilliant [for] making adjustments super fast,” comments another. While it’s sometimes hard to trust the reviews left on a brand’s website — they could be sneaky and hide negative comments they don’t want potential customers to see — our own tester agrees with the great reviews: “This bench is awesome.” 

Warranties

Your new bench is covered by an extensive warranty of 10 years for the frame and functional components, and 1 year for normal wear items like surface finishes, rubber, and stitched and upholstered materials. We give this warranty a 4.5 out of 5.

Final Thoughts on Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2

“A weight bench greatly increases the exercise selection available to you,” says Capritto. And with the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2’s versatility and innovation, you can cycle through supersets more quickly, add on attachments to tackle a wider range of movements, and easily move the bench out of the way when you’re done with your workout.

Our tester is a big fan of the Super Bench Pro V2, though it may not be for everyone. If you’re looking for a simple adjustable bench, you can easily find more affordable options. However, if you’re interested in utilizing optional attachments to build out your home gym capabilities, this may be the right investment for you.

Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 FAQs

References

1. Sea Otter. (n.d.). Monterey Bay Aquarium. Retrieved December 3, 2024, from https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/sea-otter
2. Btiernay. (2024, March 5). Sheet Metal Gauge Chart. Metal Supermarkets. https://www.metalsupermarkets.com/sheet-metal-gauge-chart/