Benches

Benches see some of the heaviest daily use of any equipment on a free-weight floor. Frame gauge and pad durability are what separate a bench that lasts from one that doesn't. Our lineup covers flat, incline, decline, military, and plate-loaded ab benches. We also carry the Premier Strength Beast Series Combo Rack, which pairs a half rack and Smith machine with bench-press capability in one footprint. We carry Premier Strength, Star Trac, Flex Fitness, and Matrix Fitness, new and refurbished.

Bench press or chest press machine for your floor? Our chest press vs. bench press comparison guide breaks down muscle activation, safety, and space.

Types of Benches

1

Flat Bench

The default pressing bench and the one most free-weight areas need first. It works for barbell, dumbbell, and bodyweight work alike.

2

Incline Bench

Angles the back pad upward to shift emphasis toward the upper chest and shoulders.

3

Decline Bench

Angles the back pad downward to target the lower chest, an angle that's hard to load safely without a dedicated bench.

4

Military / Adjustable Bench

A steeper, more upright back pad angle than a standard incline, built for seated barbell or dumbbell overhead pressing.

5

Plate-Loaded Ab Bench

An adjustable decline bench built specifically for weighted core work instead of chest or shoulder pressing.

Which Type Fits Your Floor?

Type. Best For. Footprint. Angle. Example in Our Lineup.
Flat. Widest use, general free-weight pressing. Compact footprint. Flat (0°). Premier Strength Beast Series Flat Olympic Bench.
Incline. Upper-chest and shoulder emphasis. Compact footprint. Adjustable incline. Premier Strength Beast Series Incline Olympic Bench.
Decline. Lower-chest emphasis. Compact footprint. Fixed decline. Star Trac Decline Bench.
Military / Adjustable. Seated overhead pressing. Compact footprint. Steep, near-vertical. Premier Strength Beast Series Military Olympic Bench.
Plate-Loaded Ab. Weighted core training. Compact footprint. Adjustable decline. Matrix Fitness Abdominal Bench Plate Loaded.

Buying Considerations

  • General free-weight areas: start with a flat bench. It covers the widest range of pressing and dumbbell work and is the one bench every floor needs first.
  • Members asking for pressing variety: incline and decline benches round out the full range of chest angles without adding a full machine.
  • Overhead and shoulder-focused programming: a military/adjustable bench sets up seated barbell or dumbbell pressing safely, which a flat or incline bench isn't built for.
  • New vs. refurbished: check frame welds, pad stitching, and hardware tightness closely on refurbished benches. Every unit we sell is inspected and tested before shipping.