Flat Weight Benches

Do you plan to set up a mini gym in your own home? Are you looking online for basic home gym equipment? Do you have a limited budget but don’t want to compromise on equipment quality? If you answered yes to all three questions, we suggest you check out our flat weight benches as part of your initial home gym equipment. Read more

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If you’re planning to work out at home and we mean REALLY work out at home - Not just the occasional 7-minute workout in your living room - Then you should really consider investing in a good weight bench.

A weight bench gives you the stability and versatility to perform lots of different dumbbell exercises and get a much better workout at home. Building your own garage or home gym is a big decision and we know how important it is to get it right. So, we have compiled a number of things here that can help you choose the best weight bench for your home.

Flat or Fixed vs Adjustable

There are a couple of key differences between a fixed flat bench and a bench that can adjust and incline and/or decline.

First is the range of motion of the bench for different exercises. An adjustable bench will be far more versatile and allow you to do a bigger variety of lifts (incline bench press, chest flys, seated shoulder press, etc.)

However, adjustable benches will usually be a lot more expensive. There’s simply more mechanics and moving parts involved, so the cost goes up. You can get a high-end flat bench for the same price or less than a cheap adjustable bench, in most cases.

Adjustable benches are also often about twice as heavy as flat benches, so keep in mind that flat benches will be a lot easier to move around, set up, and transport on your own.

Weight capacity

How much weight can a bench actually hold?

This is a really important question to answer before you buy.

You’ll find cheap weight benches with only a 300lb capacity, and high-end benches that can hold over 1,500lbs.

If you’re a big dude who will be lifting a lot of weight, a low capacity bench isn’t going to work for you. Worse, it will be horribly unsafe.

Make sure you factor in your bodyweight and what weight dumbbells (or barbells and free weights) you’ll be using, and ensure whatever bench you buy can handle the load.

Budget

The safest, sturdiest benches with the highest weight capacity usually cost more money.

In other words, you get what you pay for.

However, that’s not to say you can’t get a great value on a less expensive weight bench. In fact, weight benches are a pretty reasonable investment, with even pretty high-end ones going for $300 or less.

The thing that holds and supports your body while you lift weights probably isn’t a piece of equipment you want to cheap out on, but I have some really solid budget recommendations for you below.

Size (length, height & pad width)

Benches come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. You’ll want to think carefully about three measurements:

Weight bench length: If you’re tall, pay particular mind to the length of the main pad on the weight bench. In most cases, you won’t have any problems unless you’re extraordinarily tall (like over 6’ 7”), because the main surface of most benches is around 4’ long. If you’re worried, read lots of Amazon reviews and try to find commentary from taller folks about how they found the fit.

Weight bench height: Height off the floor is really important. If you’re going to be doing bench press, shoulder press, or really any form of pressing, you’ll want your feet to be able to plant firmly into the floor. If you’re on your tippy toes when seated on the bench, that’s going to be a problem. 15-17 inches off the floor is a little on the lower end and good for short people. 17-20+ is better for tall people.

Pad width: The standard pad width for a weight bench is 12”. Sometimes the top end near the head of an adjustable bench is a little narrower, around 10”. You can sometimes find benches with slightly wider or narrower pads but 12” is pretty much the standard.

Buying your first weight bench for home workouts can be a little overwhelming. There are so many options and so many variables to consider!

But no matter what you choose, you’ll find it’s going to step up your home workout game significantly. If you own a good set of beginner dumbbells, you’ll be able to do WAY more exercises with a bench than ever before.

Before you buy, just remember:

Flat (cheaper, lighter, easier to assemble) vs Adjustable (better exercise variety)
Your size vs size of the bench
Overall cost and budget

All of our Flat Weight Benches are made from quality materials that are guaranteed to be safe, comfortable and will last for a long time.

If you have never tried ordering Flat Weight Benches online before, feel free to call us at 02 888 10 333 and ask questions about our products. We will be happy to assist you.