{"id":2175,"date":"2020-08-31T01:26:48","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T05:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=2175"},"modified":"2023-11-11T05:55:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T10:55:49","slug":"types-of-workout-bench-and-bench-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/types-of-workout-bench-and-bench-exercise","title":{"rendered":"7 Types of Workout Benches, Their Benefits & Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

No gym or fitness studio can be complete without a couple of workout benches. Different workout benches help you perform various exercises, such as the dumbbell pullover<\/a>, bench press, chest-supported row, incline curl, skull crusher, and IYT raises<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having knowledge about different gym benches helps you use them efficiently and perform the right exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I’ll share seven types of exercise benches, their benefits, and their average cost. This information can also be useful when setting up a home gym<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Types Of Workout Benches Used in The Gyms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Flat Bench <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Adjustable Workout Bench<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Preacher Curl Bench<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Olympic Weight Bench<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Foldable Workout Bench<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Abdominal or sit-up Bench<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Multi-Functional Strength Training Bench<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These gym benches have different uses and prices that I’ve discussed in the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Flat Weight Bench<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"Types<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Pros<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    A flat bench is the most common yet most popular workout bench. A simple-looking flat gym bench has several advantages, such as providing stability and allowing you to perform many exercises with comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also set it to incline or decline by placing some thick stuff under the bench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is also more economical than other weight benches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cons<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    You can only perform the limited exercises on the flat benches as they are not adjustable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    You can use flat benches to train your upper body<\/strong><\/a> primarily. The main exercises you can perform on a flat bench include Flat Bench Press, Dumbbell Bench Press, Lying Triceps Extension, Seal Row, and Kneeling DB Row.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Average Cost<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n