Different Types of Free Weight Benches
Need a bench for weight training? When choosing type type of free weight bench you want for your home gym, you should consider what type of exercises you'll be performing, and what muscle groups you want to target. There are several different types to choose from, so do some research or ask your personal trainer if you have questions. From stowable benches to combo benches, we have several adjustable free weight benches available:
Stowable Benches
The BowFlex stowable benches from The Fitness Store are heavy-duty, commercial quality benches that were engineered for at least a 600 pound load capaicty. With premium construction, a space-saving design, and excellent seat adjustment for maximum comfort, you'll love our stowable benches.
Incline/Decline Benches
Our incline/decline benches make exercising at home super easy and mobile. The incline/decline by BodySolid is perfect for dumbbell exercises. The folding benches on our website have 7 adjustments which offer plenty of flexibility. An inclining the bench allows for exercises that target the upper chest and shoulders, while a declining the bench is better for targeting the lower chest.
Heavy Duty Adjustable Benches
As their name implies, our heavy duty adjustable benches is for gym enthusiasts who are seriously committed to at-home workouts. Built to withstand heavy loads, our Body-Solid heavy duty adjustable benches can lock into 8 different positions to accommodate for a wide variety of dumbbell exercises or other types of workouts.
Combo Benches
The combo free weight bench allows for a total body workout. Combo benches are versatile and can be used for a variety of exercises to improve your knee, thigh, hamstring, and glute muscles. With our Body-Solid combo benches, you'll experience all the benefits of a leg developer, 6 positions (includes flat/incline/decline), DuraFirm™ back and seat pads, adjustable uprights, and optional upgrades of a preacher curl station and a lat pulldown/low pulley station. In general, combo benches from multiple brands typically feature a bench press, leg developer, and preacher curl station.
Hyperextension Benches
When it comes to comfort and support, you can rely on the flexibility of the hyperextension benches. These benches are designed to target the lower back and are perfect for those who want to strengthen their core muscles. They typically feature an angled pad and footrests to support the user during the exercise. With our hyperextension benches, you'll enjoy four different intensity levels, six height adjustments, and a pivoting hip support pad.
Read more here about the different types of benches you'll see at your local gym, or that you can purchase for your own home gym.
Benefits of Free Weight Benches
Our free weight benches are built to last. They are able to withstand heavy use and can support a significant amount of weight. Each bench provides several different options for adjustability, so that you can work out at the desired angle and work on the specific muscle group you want to. Also, each bench is designed with comfort in mind, with most of them providing comfortable padding and support for your back, shoulders, arms, and legs.
Shop The Fitness Store Online
The Fitness Store has lots of fitness equipment available, including free weight benches, bars, bar collars, Olympic plates/sets, and more. With various adjustable options, quality materials, and stability to ensure your safety while working out, our free weight benches and other products will provide everything you need when it comes to training at home.
Questions? Give our team a call today, or shop our fitness store online!
