Weight Traing Bench

A good weight training bench should be able to take your weight plus the weight you’re lifting, and its legs should be stable and well-made. A great option to look for in a weight training bench is an adjustable incline, to makes your weight training regimen progressively more difficult – and more effective.

With a home gym, space for weight training is usually at a premium. Try to find a good quality weight training bench that either comes with attachments for spot lifting or is customizable so you can add specialized equipment as you progress.

Look for a weight training bench with an attached rack to store your weights, so they’re not scattered everywhere. With an attached storage rack, not only will your weight training bench save space, but having your weights close by and organized will make your workout flow more quickly and effectively.

The most basic weight training bench is the dumbbell bench, a flat bench that’s great for general home lifting. Dumbbell benches can come with an adjustable incline which changes the intensity of a workout.

A basic dumbbell bench won’t break the bank, and you can usually add attachments as you go. More expensive models have built-in attachments for spot lifting such as preacher curls or leg lifts.

Serious benches for serious weight lifters, the Olympic weight training bench can be the most costly. Designed to handle heavy barbells, they have an overhead rack built in to quickly and safely rest your barbell between sets.

Most basic Olympic benches can adjust incline, and higher end models can come with myriad attachments.

Specialized weight training benches are meant to target specific muscles, such as abdominals, lower back, and calves. The preacher curl bench, for example, keeps your arms stable for proper form while you build your biceps.

Many specialized weight training benches, such as preacher curl benches and abdominal benches are small and compact – perfect for a home gym.

Whichever you choose, learn to use your weight bench and its attachments safely and with proper form – your home gym will be as effective as any membership plan.