How to Choose a Weight Training Bench

A good weight training bench is an essential part of a home gym. A bench should be solid, adjustable and comfortable. Lightweight benches are good for beginners, but as you start liftign heavier weights, a solid bench and barbell support is essential.

Small benches such as the York B500 are ideal when stating out, and are easily folded away, so good for small rooms. However, when placing a heavy bar care should be taken. If you are planning to lift heavier weights, then a wider more solid bench is required. Good examples are the York B540 Heavy Duty 2 in 1 Bench & Squat Stand and the Marcy foldable weight bench, which comes with 50kg of weights and a bar.

Specialist benches are also useful additions to a home gym, such as the Powerblock Sport Bench Tension Dip Kit and the Infiniti B300 Multi Position Abdominal Weight Bench.

A good quality, solid bench is an excellent long term investment. Benches can last for years, far longer than resistance machines and cross trainers, so it is wise to make an extra investment. Safety in the home gym is paramount, and the larger and more solid benches are the safest options.

	York B500 Bench Buy new: £49.99 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	York DB4 Dumbell Bench Buy new: £34.99 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	York 13 in 1 DB/Hyper Bench Buy new: £109.00 Usually dispatched within 6-10 business days
	V-Fit 05l Folding Weight Training Bench Buy new: £39.00 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	V-Fit 05lf Folding Weight Training Bench Buy new: £39.99 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	MARCY FOLDABLE WEIGHT BENCH & 50KG BARBELL/DUMBBELL SET Buy new: £149.00 Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
	V-Fit 05lfspt Folding Weight Training Bench Buy new: £50.01 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	York B540 Heavy Duty 2 in 1 Bench & Squat Stand Buy new: £117.01 Usually dispatched within 24 hours
	Infiniti B300 Multi Position Abdominal Weight Bench Buy new: £59.99 Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
	Powerblock Sport Bench Tension Dip Kit Buy new: £70.50 Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days