Okay, it’s not going to feel solid like you’re training on a tank, but for the cost, it’s about as stable design-wise as you’ll find. Lie on your left side with your knees straight and prop your upper body up to take its weight on your forearm. All resistance training, whether that’s lifting weights or bodyweight will contribute to your daily calorie expenditure, but bodyweight workouts tend to use high rep ranges or are placed in circuits, which can increase the total energy output of the workout,’ says Neudecker. 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).

Bring you a variety of exercise by easily changing between the 6 adjustable back rest positions and 3 adjustable seat support .

If your goal is to build massive arms or a formidable, chiselled chest then you may find it more useful to workout with either a set of dumbbells or a barbell. The vinyl on the benchtop should be grippy to allow the trainees’ traps and shoulders to dig into the bench without sliding. Garage Gym Reviews founder and home gym equipment expert Cooper Mitchell knew almost immediately that the REP AB-4100 would be his go-to pick for the best adjustable weight bench for most home gym owners. The overall construction of a weight bench is related to which materials are used and how they’re combined from an overall perspective.

if I'm training myself at an advanced level, I can train myself with some rings, a pull up bar and a dip bar,’ says Gallarzo. You’d be surprised how many benches only adjust to a max of 70 degrees which is too low to hit the shoulder hard. Doesn’t feel as supportive as a more expensive bench but still sturdy,” she says, rating the training experience a 3.

Originally, calisthenics was a method of promoting health, ‘and thus securing beauty and strength’, in school children, but it’s evolved into a training method that shares a lot in common with gymnastics. And, there’s also a reason that nearly every home gym in the known universe has a weight bench of some shape or form. Regardless of whether the weight bench is flat or adjustable, it should have a weight capacity that allows the trainee to increase the weight they’re lifting without fear of damage to the bench. Squat down, keeping your back straight, until your thighs are parallel with the floor and your bum is about level with your knees. The JX is an excellent bench for dumbbell workouts, so if you have a set of 50lb dumbbells or even 70lb dumbbells, this is a great bench to accompany them.

The back extension ranges between 35 and 55 degrees and remains stable when used for weighted back extensions. A weight bench will allow you to do more moves with the other home gym equipment you have, especially barbells and dumbbells. 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.After seeing what we had on hand, as well as reviewing the hundreds of benches that readers of Garage Gym Reviews have rated and reviewed on our Product Dashboard, we began to narrow down the list. In our review, we've found that it's a great value, although benches like the REP FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench should first be considered due to the cost difference being minimal. 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. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, exhale and drive your elbows towards your hips to bring your chin above the bar.