Collection: Weight Benches

A weight bench opens up most dumbbell and barbell exercises — pressing, rows, step-ups and supported work. The main choice is flat versus adjustable, since an adjustable bench angles to incline and decline for more variety. Weight capacity and stability matter more than any other feature, because a bench that shifts under load is dangerous. Think about the lifts you do, the capacity you need including the weight you're lifting, and the space to store it.

Flat or adjustable weight bench?

The two suit different training:

• Flat bench: simple, stable and usually cheaper, covering flat pressing, rows and supported work. Nothing to adjust or work loose.
• Adjustable bench: angles to incline, flat and often decline, so one bench covers far more exercises and lets you hit muscles from different angles.

Choose flat for a simple, solid setup, or adjustable for variety from one piece of equipment.

What weight capacity does a bench need?

The capacity figure needs to cover your body weight plus the weight you're lifting, which people often overlook — someone weighing 80 kg pressing 60 kg puts 140 kg through the bench, plus dynamic load as the bar moves. Check the stated maximum user weight and whether it includes the load. Beyond the number, look at frame construction, the width and stability of the feet, and whether it wobbles when you shift on it. A bench that rocks under a heavy press is genuinely unsafe. Buy with capacity to spare rather than right at your limit.

How do you bench press safely at home?

Bench press is the lift where training alone carries real risk, because a failed rep leaves the bar across your chest with no way to escape. If you press alone, use a rack with safety bars set just below your chest so a failed lift lands on the bars rather than you. Never use collars on the bar when pressing alone without safeties, since you can tip the bar to slide plates off as a last resort. Alternatively, press with dumbbells, which you can simply drop to the sides. Warm up with lighter sets and add weight gradually.

Common questions

What weight capacity should a bench have?
Enough to cover your body weight plus the weight you lift, with margin — someone weighing 80 kg pressing 60 kg puts 140 kg through the bench. Check whether the rating includes load.

Flat or adjustable bench?
Adjustable angles to incline and decline, covering far more exercises from one bench. Flat is simpler, usually more stable and cheaper. Choose by whether you want variety or simplicity.

Is it safe to bench press alone?
Only with a rack and safety bars set just below chest height to catch a failed lift, or with dumbbells you can drop safely. Without either, a failed rep can trap the bar on your chest.

What size bench do I need?
Long enough to support your head, shoulders and hips lying flat, and wide enough to feel stable without restricting shoulder movement. Check the pad dimensions against your height.

Can I pay for a weight bench with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our weight benches start from $84, which is four fortnightly payments of $21.

Build your home gym

A bench works with the rest of your setup. Add dumbbells to press, a power rack for safety bars, and floor mats.

A $84 weight bench splits into four fortnightly payments of $21.0 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.