Weight Benches

Choosing a weight bench comes down to one simple question: do you want a stable base for heavy bench pressing, or the option to vary the angles? Flat benches favour stability and simplicity, while incline benches open up work on the upper chest and shoulders. Our models support 500 to 750 kg and are made of reinforced steel, from the 30 cm competition bench to the multi-position adjustable model.

Go straight to the flat weight bench range or to the incline weight bench models.
There are 11 products.
There are 11 products.

Flat bench or adjustable bench: which one to choose?

This is the first decision to make, and it depends on how you train more than on your level. A strength athlete building their bench press does not have the same needs as someone training for hypertrophy who wants to vary the angles.

Criterion Flat bench Adjustable bench
Stability under heavy load Maximum, structure with no joints Very good, but check the adjustment mechanism
Training angles Only one, horizontal From 0 to 88° depending on the model, plus seat positions
Exercises covered Bench press, rows, flyes, crunches The same, plus incline press, Arnold press, incline curl
Footprint Small, often stackable Larger, often with transport wheels
Suited to Powerlifting, strength sports, tight budget General strength training, single-bench home gym

In practice, if you are only buying one bench and you do not compete in strength sports, the adjustable bench covers more movements for a moderate extra cost. If heavy bench pressing is your priority, the flat bench remains superior: no joints, so no possible play under 200 kg.

The three criteria that really make the difference

Load capacity. It must cover your body weight plus the load on the bar, with a comfortable margin. An 80 kg lifter pressing 120 kg is already putting 200 kg on the bench. Our models range from 500 kg to 750 kg, leaving plenty in reserve even for long-term progress.

Backrest width. An often overlooked point, yet a decisive one. A 25 cm backrest leaves the shoulder blades free but offers little support surface. At 30 cm, you are at competition standard. At 35 cm, shoulder support is maximal, at the cost of a slightly reduced range of motion at the bottom of the movement. Some of our benches accept an interchangeable Wide XL backrest, so you can try both.

The gap between seat and backrest. On most adjustable benches, there is a gap between the two parts. In the incline position, your lower back is no longer supported over that area. The Zero Gap system removes this gap, which makes a real difference to comfort on long incline sets.

Steel thickness, seat height, weld quality, the minimum price below which not to go: the other points to watch are gathered in our 9 criteria for choosing a weight bench.

What you will actually be able to train

The bench is the most cost-effective piece of equipment in a home gym because it is not just for chest work. Lying down, you cover the bench press, flyes, pullovers, triceps extensions and lying curls. Supported, you add one-arm rows and the seated press. On a decline, abs. And the bench also serves as a support for Bulgarian split squats and hip thrusts, two lower-body movements that are often forgotten.

A flat bench already covers a dozen exercises, and an adjustable one adds as many again.

Completing your bench

Combined with a power rack, the bench lets you bench press with a barbell safely, thanks to height-adjustable safety bars. With a pair ofadjustable dumbbells, you cover presses, flyes, one-arm rows and isolation work without taking up extra space.

Several of our benches also accept dedicated accessories: leg holder for decline work, leg curl and leg extension module, Wide XL backrest. A well-chosen bench evolves as you progress rather than being replaced.

UniStrength weight benches

Our benches are designed for intensive use in a home gym as well as a commercial gym: 11-gauge steel on the high-end models, high-density padding covered in non-slip vinyl, handle and transport wheels on most models. The range covers the 30 cm competition bench, the 35 cm extra-wide flat bench, and adjustable benches with up to 6 backrest positions and 3 seat positions.

Frequently asked questions about weight benches

Flat bench 30 cm or 35 cm wide?

The 30 cm bench follows the competition standard (powerlifting bench press) and leaves the shoulders free. The 35 cm wide bench offers more stability for broader lifters and heavy loads in training. Both UF Power Benches have the same steel structure.

What is the difference between the UF-2, UF-4, UF-5 Plus and Zero Gap+ adjustable benches?

UF-2: sturdy, versatile adjustable bench. UF-4: adjustable to decline, flat and incline. UF-5 Plus: adjustable bench with upright storage to save space. Zero Gap+: no gap between seat and backrest, for continuous lower back support, with leg curl and leg extension accessories.

What is a "zero gap" bench?

A bench whose backrest and seat meet with no gap, whatever the incline. The pelvis stays supported, which improves stability on the incline press and avoids the feeling of a "hole" under the lower back found on standard benches.

Which accessories are available for the benches?

Wide XL backrest and seat for the UF-5 and Zero Gap+ benches, decline attachment for UF benches, leg curl / leg extension module for the Zero Gap+, Athéna row board. They attach without any special tools.

Does a weight bench fit under a rack?

Yes, the UF Power Bench and adjustable benches are sized to slide between the uprights of the CS-1 and Athéna racks for flat and incline bench press. Check the inside width of your rack and the height of the J-hooks.

Our guides: why commercial gym benches hold back your progress, buying guide for weight benches.

Frequently asked questions

What load can your weight benches take?
The UF Power Bench flat benches are rated at 750 kg and the UF-5 Plus and UF-4 adjustable benches at 500 kg, including the user's weight and the dumbbells. Always choose a capacity greater than your body weight plus the maximum load you plan to use.
Flat bench or adjustable bench: which one to choose?
A flat bench has a fixed surface, more stable and more compact, ideal for the bench press, rows and dips. An adjustable bench lets you set the angle of the backrest and seat to target the upper chest and shoulders.
What seat height should a bench have?
Allow 42 to 45 cm of seat height: your feet stay flat on the floor, giving you a stable base on the bench press. A backrest 30 to 35 cm wide supports the shoulder blades without getting in the way of the arms.