Amazon Basics Flat Weight Bench Black

This bench surprised me in the best way. It’s sturdy, comfortable, and doesn’t wobble at all — even during heavier lifts. Assembly took just a few minutes, and the padding is firm enough to feel supportive without being hard. I use it for presses, step-ups, core work, you name it, and it holds up perfectly. For the price, the quality is honestly impressive. If you just need a reliable, no-frills flat bench for home workouts, this one is a total win. Read more

4 out of 5 because I only just assembled today and do not yet know about wear and tear over time. This bench is sturdy. Solid. No movement at all while I was testing it out. Clear simple instructions. All hardware is correct and easy to figure that out(use the wrench!) 🔧 Im sure this is common sense-But I messed up right at the beginning with the wrench—make sure the smooth side of the wrench is facing the metal frame while tightening; I scratched the metal with the first two screws because I had the rough side of wrench on the metal(luckily can’t be seen cuz it’s on underside). I learned from my mistake. Great quality! I recommend this bench.👍 Decided to change to 5 stars and will edit if something goes wrong. This is a good product. AND it was packaged perfectly in a sturdy box as well! Read more

Pretty solid weight bench for home gym. It's sturdy, comfortable, and gets the job done. They provide you all the tools you need to set it up, and the assembly is quite simple. The only con though is that if you are much taller than the average American male, you might not be able to use this for bench pressing, because your body might not fit on it. Read more

This is a good quality workout bench and is definitely a cheaper option for those that don’t want to pay too much money. Assembly is easy but it’s a bit easier to assemble if you have your own tools at home rather than what comes provided in the box Read more

I do dumbbell workouts at home; and the construction and dimensions of this bench are perfect. I'll explain: the height of the bench from floor to top of seat is 18 3/8"; when I sit on the bench the height is about an inch less given the seat's cushioning; the bench rests flat, no wobble, on my carpeted floor (this is not true of all benches). The construction is rock solid. I had a bench that cost about $110 and although well made, the seat was only 16" from floor to top of the seat and about an inch less when I sat on it. Sitting on the bench and getting off the bench was hard on my knees. But this Amazon Basics Bench is the 'right' height for working out. It's a great height for dips and cross-bench pullovers, too. Steel used in making this bench is of sufficient gauge to support weights and an adult male; and the components are accurately cut and welded. I saw where one reviewer commented about the vinyl pad not holding up. Well, if the pad's stitching/trim comes undone, I'd rather have it repaired or do it myself--the bench is that good. And the guy who commented on the bench seat may be an anomaly. I workout with my bench on the days on not doing standing exercises. So at least three days a week it's part of my workout. Regardless, this bench was 100% or of the box; and all parts, including bolts/washers/nuts, were on board. If Amazon wanted to improve the hardware, I'd suggest replacing the Phillips head bolts with stove or carriage bolts; and in place of the round holes at the base of the legs, punch a square opening to match the inner collar on the stove/carriage bolts, which prevents the head of the bolt from turning when the not is tightened. For me, this is a five-star bench for my at-home, dumbbell workouts. AmazonBasics Flat Weight Bench is an absolute bargain at $50. April 23, 2019: Three months into... this bench and I'm really pleased with it. The padding and the vinyl are as they were when I bough the bench. I use this six days a week: bench presses, flies, cross-bench pullovers, and dips. And I never place my weights on the bench, always on the floor or a makeshift table I have. I still find the height good for me. Also, the bench is perfectly stable when doing cross-bench pullovers, an exercise when other inexpensive benches can rock back-and-forth when getting into position; and it's as stable when doing the other bench work I do. I don't see any shortcomings after three months use. This is, from what I've learned while looking at other benches and from what I continue to see in places like the few sporting goods stores still around, an exceptional buy at 50 bucks. December 28, 2019 After nearly a year's use, this bench continues to perform. No breaks on the vinyl cover, stitching is as new--the bench looks as it did the day I brought it home. I'll check the lock nuts on the foot bars and, if necessary, I'll give them a little clockwise snug. I move the bench whenever I do a workout; and the lock nuts have loosened over the course of a year. I took out a 17mm socket for the foot-bar nuts, and 14mm for the seat nuts, now the entire bench is tight. Using a product like lock tight would have kept the nuts from loosening. July 03, 2021 -- Bought a second bench I gave my bench to a friend and waited for Amazon to restock so I could reorder another--and I'm not parting with this one! It came in today and although I was concerned if it would be the same quality, I'm pleased to say it is the same quality re materials, for, and finish. The new bench is its predecessor come full circle. Final word: it's the perfect component for a home gym. Note: the bench's weight limit is 385 pounds according to the enclosed literature. Read more

You get alot for the price. I was able to grab this bench on sale for $38! This bench is very solid, no wobble and works as you would expect a bench that has a 700 lbs max capacity. It is shorter and sits a little higher than my adjustable bench, which is a positive, because it helps with posture when doing various seated movements like seated shoulder press, or bent over single arm dumbbell rows with a knee on the bench. Overall A+ bench for the price and a great addition to my home gym. Read more

Lightweight. Easy to assemble. Very stable. I weight around 170 and use dumbbells from 25 to 65 pounds for a variety of of exercises and it’s very stable. Read more

It’s a little lighter than i excepted which is fine for me as it make its easier for me to move around. It’s very sturdy. Read more