The Bells of Steel Flat Utility Bench is a budget-friendly flat bench that’s perfect for people who don’t plan on lifting heavy weights.

You’ll just have to deadlift the entire bench if you ever need to move it to a different spot in your home gym.This is another factor that you either have to test in person, take my word for it, or read user reviews. The PRx folding flat bench accomplishes something rare in most weight benches: providing a sturdy platform for bench presses without taking up an ungodly amount of space when no longer in use,” says home gym equipment expert Cooper Mitchell, who gave this bench’s dimensions a perfect 5 out of 5 rating. An ultra-affordable and surprisingly durable weight bench that's great for beginners, people who don't plan to lift heavy, or those who are on a budget. The back extension ranges between 35 and 55 degrees and remains stable when used for weighted back extensions. The frame and vinyl padding are not the best, but it’s good enough that you’ll feel comfortable during heavy lifts.

There are no transport wheels, though we’re sure most able-bodied people will be able to pick up this 37. The Gymenist is another lightweight, low-cost bench, so it is best suited to light to medium dumbbell workouts. Does the company selling the bench have a history of servicing warranties and will they be around for as long as the product is warrantied?

Although flat and adjustable benches are the most popular, they’re not the only types on the market. Bring you a variety of exercise by easily changing between the 6 adjustable back rest positions and 3 adjustable seat support . It’s just ridiculous how strong these are despite them saying they can only hold a little bit of weight,” Coop says. If that wasn’t enough, Ironmaster sells several attachments that can be added to this bench such as a leg curl attachment. While using it, I’ve never worried about it not holding up to the weight,” Coop says in our Shogun NORD-EX review.

Those that compete, like having a lot of versatility, or are just gear heads like me should get both. After eight weeks all of the participants underwent a body composition analysis, a postural assessment, a handgrip test and a press-up and pull-up test.Some of us have the challenge of having to play Tetris every time we want to use our home gym, which is where a product like the PRx Profile Folding Bench comes in handy. It also utilizes a ladder-style adjustment, which isn’t quite as secure as a lock pin but we don’t think there will be many issues with REP’s benches. But many people with impressive deadlift numbers find themselves humbled by a pistol squat, the ultimate test of single-leg strength,’ says Neudecker. When it comes to this bench, this means having something that has a 3-foot post design for maximum stability, six back pad adjustments (from flat to 85 degrees), and three seat pad positions (our testers gave the adjustability a 4 out of 5 rating). A truly innovative product, the NORD-EX is a fully adjustable Nordic bench that can be converted into a fully adjustable back extension machine.

It uses 3-inch-by-3-inch steel all throughout the bench, including the frame and the cross member, and legs. It’s not hugely different from the previous version, except this bench includes a few important upgrades such as a ladder adjustment system for the back pad, much faster to adjust and sturdier than the previous system, and a higher weight capacity of 600lb. I know many hate when they trained on benches that were higher or lower; thinner or wider; whatever the case may be; and then having to go to compete and the bench was different. However, if it’s heavy, has movable components, or is just awkward, wheels aren’t just wanted, but needed.

The listed maximum weight capacity is a little over 600 pounds, but it should be able to hold a little more than that (but not by much, as this thing is not made with the most durable materials).