On balance, this wasn’t a big deal for us, because you still have the flat bench, incline, and upright options. The PowerBlock gives you 5 settings to choose from, while the other benches give you 7. One negative feature in these comparisons was the range of back support positions. The Powerblock can be fitted with a SportBench dip attachment, with no attachments for the XMark and Body Solid. Narrowing at the shoulders means you retain the freedom of motion needed around the shoulders.Īttachment options was another big benefit. The back support also has a tapered design that provides greater support for your lower back. The 550 lb capacity is 100 lb more than the XMark, and 50 lb more than the PFID125X. But we chose the Powerblock for several important reasons.įirstly, it’s capable of supporting the most weight.
There were a few other benches that came close, including the XMark XM-4440 and the Body Solid PFID125X. It’s also one of the best adjustable benches on Amazon. Usually priced at around $199, the Powerblock Sport just makes it into our $200 category. In contrast, the Reebok Deluxe Utility bench also supports up to 500 lbs, yet costs nearly twice the price and features a fixed frame design. For example, the Best Fitness Folding Bench from Body Solid features a folding design for around $150, yet still supports up to 500lbs. Load capacity varies less by type and more by the manufacturer. So if you buy a bench with a 500 lb capacity and you weigh 200 lbs, the most you could bench press within the limit would be 300 lbs. Something worth bearing in mind is that unless it specifically states otherwise, the capacity is the combination of user weight and weights used. In most cases, the exercise you’ll be lifting the most weight in is the bench press, specifically the flat bench press or decline variation.įor the most affordable benches, the weight capacity could be as low as 200 lbs, whereas many of the high quality models from XMark Fitness are capable of supporting closer to 1000 lbs, yet still priced under $300.
This is obviously one of the most important things to consider before buying any new weight bench, but you’ll also need to balance this with how much you plan to be lifting in the future.īudget will also be a factor, as in the long term if you’re training for strength, it’s more cost-efficient to buy a high quality bench with a high capacity right from the start.
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