The 11 Best Weight Benches, Tested by Editors

Key Specs

Style: Adjustable (incline, flat, decline) | Weight Capacity: 600 pounds | Bench Weight: 21.3 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 6 backrest positions and 4 seat positions | Warranty: Frame: One year; Pad: 30 days | Our Overall Rating: 5/5

Who It’s For

Best for beginner to advanced exercisers who need a variety of seat and back positions and lightweight portability.

Why We Love It

Our best overall pick is Flybird’s Adjustable Bench because it’s crafted with sturdy steel, can handle up to 600 pounds, and folds up for storage. We found the bench simple to set up right out of the box when testing. Plus, it folds up compactly, includes an attached handle, and (at only 21 pounds) is easy to move around—allowing for convenient portability.

The bench’s seat is filled with plush foam and covered in durable synthetic leather, making it comfortable and easy to clean. The feet are lined with non-slip rubber, meaning the bench is safe to use on hardwood floors. We like that you can adjust the bench 10 different ways for a more versatile workout, thanks to the backrest with six different positions and the adjustable seat, which has four.

Potential Flaws

• Because it’s so lightweight, the bench does wobble slightly during exercises like step-ups, but we still feel safe using it.
• The bench only has one decline option.

Flybird’s Adjustable Bench vs. Bowflex’s 5.1S Stowable Bench

Key Specs

Style: Adjustable (incline, flat, decline) | Weight Capacity: 500 pounds | Bench Weight: 26 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 8 backrest positions | Warranty: One-year parts-replacement warranty | Our Overall Rating: 4.9/5

Who It’s For

Best for exercisers looking for a stable, adjustable bench that’s budget-friendly.

Why We Love It

Pasyou’s Adjustable Weight Bench is foldable and can be used as a flat, incline, and decline bench. With a comfortable backrest that can shift into eight different positions and padded leg holds, this bench is versatile enough for all kinds of total body exercises. We also love that the foldable bench only weighs 26 pounds, making it easy to move and store.

Since the bench boasts a 500-pound weight capacity, we like that you won’t have to swap it out when you start tackling heavier lifts. When testing, we found the bench very stable and felt the padding and added neck pillow were firm yet comfortable. We think this bench would be a welcome addition to any home gym. It’s very easy to adjust, and the extra features had us thinking the price point would be higher.

Potential Flaws

• The leg holds on this bench, while padded, may be too small for some users.
• While the backrest is adjustable, the seat is not.

Key Specs

Style: Adjustable (incline, decline, flat) | Weight Capacity: 600 pounds | Bench Weight: 70 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 6 backrest positions | Warranty: Frame: 30 years; Parts and Upholstery: One year | Overall Rating: 4.5/5

Who It’s For

Best for intermediate to advanced exercisers who need maximum adjustability and have limited storage space.

Why We Love It

This bench is our top pick for adjustability, not only because the back of the bench can be adjusted to six different angles but also because the seat and ankle supports can be adjusted independently. When testing, we found it easy and intuitive to adjust everything using the knobs and levers, and we found the bench to be stable in each position.

The heavy-duty bench is crafted from commercial-grade steel and boasts a 600-pound weight capacity. While it’s heavier than other benches on our list, Bowflex’s Stowable Bench has built-in wheels on one end to make moving it easier. And we love that it can be stored upright in the corner of a room if you’re short on space.

Potential Flaws

• It’s quite heavy compared to other options on our list, making it difficult to move for some and difficult to set up without help.

Key Specs

Style: Flat | Weight Capacity: 1,000 pounds | Bench Weight: 56 pounds | Adjustable Positions: None | Warranty: One year | Our Overall Rating: 5/5

Who It’s For

Best for exercisers who need a basic, budget-friendly bench that is durable and sturdy.

Why We Love It

For a basic, sturdy, budget-friendly exercise bench, consider Titan Fitness’ Elite Series Single Post Flat Bench. It’s a good value if you’re just starting to build your home gym or want to add more options for your workouts. We found this bench to be comfortable, secure, and stable. We never felt like it wobbled or would tip over. And with a 1,000-pound weight capacity, you can be confident it can be used for your heaviest lifts.

The single-post design at one end of the bench allows for easy leveling on uneven floors and provides room for proper foot placement during exercises like pullovers or rows. The wide base at the other end helps with stability and grips the floor so there’s no sliding. We also appreciate the built-in handle and wheels, as well as the lightweight design, which makes it easy to move the bench out of the way. And it can be stored in an upright position if you have minimal space. We also noted no wear and tear during our testing period, so it held up well and is pretty durable.

Potential Flaws

• This is a great basic bench, but it’s less versatile than many adjustable benches.

Key Specs

Style: Adjustable (flat, incline, decline) | Weight Capacity: 800 pounds | Bench Weight: 28.5 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 8 backrest positions and 3 seat positions | Warranty: Frame: One year; Pads/Upholstery: 30 days | Our Overall Rating: 4.2/5

Who It’s For

Best for exercisers needing the versatility of a bench with a declining backrest option.

Why We Love It

This Flybird Weight Bench can be used as an incline bench, a decline bench, or a flat bench—giving you the flexibility to tackle many exercises, like decline chest presses and angled sit-ups. The eight-position backrest and three-position seat combine for 21 different workout positions, including two declining positions below horizontal. Plus, we love the plush, comfortable cushioning and inclusive 800-pound weight capacity.

An automatic, spring-loaded locking pin keeps the seat and backrest safely in place. And we like that there’s no assembly necessary—just unfold it and insert the locking pins. The bench folds up to a compact 9 inches high, easily sliding under a bed or couch.

Potential Flaws

• While the bench folds up compactly, it may be too heavy to move easily.
• The bench is tall when set up, so it’s not very small-space friendly.

Key Specs

Style: Adjustable (flat, incline, decline) | Weight Capacity: 850 pounds | Bench Weight: 63 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 7 backrest positions and 3 seat positions | Warranty: One-year limited warranty | Our Overall Rating: 4/5

Who It’s For

Best for intermediate to advanced users who are taller or need more head and neck support.

Why We Love It

The Fitness Reality SuperMax XL bench is specifically designed for taller users, with a 37-inch backrest that accommodates exercisers up to 6 feet 4 inches tall and helps to reduce neck and upper back strain. The bench provides plenty of adjustability with three seat positions and seven backrest positions. This bench also has detachable, padded leg holds that can be adjusted to three positions.

This bench boasts no gap between the seat and backrest in all positions, so there’s no pinching or discomfort during exercises like bench presses. When testing, we especially appreciated the sliding seat, which most weight benches don’t offer, and makes for a more customizable backrest. The legs are wide and sturdy, and the whole bench folds up for storage.

Potential Flaws

• The backrest on this bench is narrower than other benches on our list, so it may not be ideal for users with especially broad shoulders.
• While assembly is easy, the parts are heavy, so it may require two people to set up.

Key Specs:

Style: Adjustable (flat, incline, decline) | Weight Capacity: 900 pounds | Bench Weight: 65.3 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 8 backrest positions | Warranty: Frame/Accessories/Parts: One year; Cushion: 30 days | Our Overall Rating: 4.7/5

Who It’s For

Best for exercisers who have a large home gym space and want to add variety and diversity to their workout routine.

Why We Love It

Flybird’s Adjustable Olympic Weight Bench adds variety and upgrades your workout routine with all its accessories, including a 47-inch squat rack, preacher curl pad, detachable headrest, and leg developer for extensions and curls. One of our testers used this bench throughout pregnancy and loved the exercise options and ability to modify routines. We found that this bench made it easy to create more complete, less repetitive workouts.

The pad and accessory changes were easy to move around. And we like the extended leg bases and adjustable feet that accommodate uneven floors, making this bench very stable. We never felt the bench slip or wobble at all. The seat and backrest pads were very comfortable, even for extended workouts, and we appreciated the detachable headrest for even more comfort. If you have the space in your home gym, this bench is a great value.

Potential Flaws

• During assembly, we noted that some of the parts were mislabeled, which was confusing and made assembly more challenging.
• This bench is not portable or easily movable, so it’s best if you have a permanent spot for it.

Key Specs:

Style: Adjustable (flat, incline, decline) | Weight Capacity: 1,000 pounds (flat), 500 pounds (incline) | Bench Weight: 71 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 6 backrest positions, 4 seat positions | Warranty: One year | Our Overall Rating: 4.9/5

Who It’s For

Best for exercisers who need a sturdy bench for heavier weights with a compact design.

Why We Love It

To maximize your tight home gym space, we recommend Titan Fitness’s Elite Series Adjustable FID Bench that stores upright and is easy for one person to move. We liked this bench’s compact design and commercial gym-like feel. We also like the adjustability of this bench. The backrest adjusts to six different positions and we really appreciate that the seat also adjusts, especially in the incline position, which kept us from slipping off the bench.

This bench was easy to adjust and assemble, but it’s worth noting that there are required tools that are not included with the bench. The sturdiness allowed us to add more exercises to our workout routine, and the bench easily handled up to 100 pounds during test workouts. The foam foot anchors felt good, and the rubber grips prevented the bench from slipping or shifting, even with heavy exercise.

Potential Flaws

• While testing, we noted the backrest had a slight wobble in the incline position, particularly under heavy loads. However, it didn’t impact our ability to complete exercises.
• We noticed the rubber stoppers on the adjustable parts dented easily, but it doesn’t seem to affect the bench or any exercises.

Key Specs

Style: Flat | Weight Capacity: Not listed | Bench Weight: 48 pounds | Adjustable Positions: None | Warranty: Frame: Limited lifetime warranty; Upholstery: 90 days | Our Overall Rating: 4.2/5

Who It’s For

Best for beginner exercisers who need a basic sturdy bench to add to their home workouts.

Why We Love It

Rogue’s Fold-Up Utility Bench is a solid bench with a large, flat surface for exercises like step-ups and chest presses. The wide angle of the legs provides a solid base of support so the bench won’t wobble, and pins keep the legs locked securely in place for added safety and stability. The legs are also hinged, so you can fold the bench up for storage. The bench also features a steel wall-mounted hanger, allowing you to hang it from a wall when not in use.

When hanging, the bench extends only 8 inches from the wall. And during testing, we found it slim enough to slide easily under a bed or other furniture. We also found it simple to assemble, but you will need your own tools to do so. While it’s at a higher price point for a non-adjustable bench, it’s worth the investment for its sturdiness and ease of storage.

Potential Flaws

• Since this is a flat bench, you can’t reposition the backrest to a decline or incline, making it harder to do certain exercises (like incline chest presses).
• The wall-mounted hanger may not be appropriate for apartments.

Key Specs

Style: Adjustable (flat, incline) | Weight Capacity: 330 pounds | Bench Weight: 60 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 3 backrest positions | Warranty: One year | Our Overall Rating: 5/5

Who It’s For

Best for exercisers with minimal space for exercise equipment and who are looking for an all-in-one option.

Why We Love It

Looking for a full-body workout in a compact design? We recommend KingSmith’s Tone Up Workout Station. It comes in three different package options for different budgets and has a sleek, stylish design with a small footprint for your home gym. The included accessories make this bench exceptionally versatile. The resistance bands were easy to attach, and we liked that they allowed us to add more exercises to our routine, like chest flies. And the punching bag added a fun cardio feature. We also appreciated the dumbbell racks and the leg pads that helped us do core work.

The setup of this bench was intuitive and quick, taking us less than 10 minutes. The backrest and all the attachments were easy to adjust and felt very secure once they were in place. The solid design of the bench made it feel very stable—we felt safe and supported during all our exercises. We think this multi-function bench, with all its included accessories, is a great addition to your home gym and a good value.

Potential Flaws

• This bench has a smaller total weight capacity than most other options on our list.
• The bench is a bit heavy, but we found during testing that one person could still move it with the built-in wheels.

Key Specs:

Style: Adjustable (flat, incline) | Weight Capacity: 1200 pounds | Bench Weight: 95 pounds | Adjustable Positions: 7 backrest positions, 3 seat positions | Warranty: Frame: Three years; Upholstery: 90 days | Our Overall Rating: 4.7/5

Who It’s For

Best for users of all heights who prefer firm support and need the stability of a sturdy bench.

Why We Love It

Valor Fitness’s Heavy Duty Flat Incline Utility Weight Bench is the heaviest bench on our list and has the highest weight capacity, making it a perfect, stable choice for heavy lifts. The firm, wide padding is supportive, and the backrest is tall, so taller users can feel well supported. During testing, we noted we were able to lift heavier weights due to feeling so stable on this bench.

We really liked the ability to adjust the backrest and seat positions separately, allowing for better back support. We also liked how easy it is to adjust the seat or backrest from either side of the bench by simply lifting and moving the support bar. The bench features a front handle and back wheels to move it around, and it has the option to store it in an upright position.

Potential Flaws

• This bench has great support and adjustability, but we would like a decline option for even more versatility.
• The weight of the bench contributes to its sturdiness, but it makes it a bit challenging to move around. It can be moved by one person, but we recommend leaving it in place if possible.