Weight Benches

Build a more versatile strength setup with a weight bench suited to the way you train. Explore flat, folding and adjustable weight benches for dumbbell exercises, bench presses and everyday strength training at home.

From a compact workout bench for limited spaces to an adjustable gym bench that gives you more training angles, Orbit can help you compare your options and choose a bench that suits your exercises, available space and training goals.

Find the Right Weight Bench for Your Training

The right weight bench depends on what you plan to do with it, how much room you have and how much adjustability you need.

If most of your training involves dumbbells and straightforward strength exercises, a flat bench can provide a simple, stable platform. If you want to perform exercises at different angles, an adjustable weight bench gives you more training options from a single piece of equipment.

Short on space? Consider whether the bench can be folded or stored conveniently between workouts. If barbell bench pressing is your main priority, look for a bench and rack setup designed for that style of training.

Before choosing, also check the dimensions, adjustment positions and stated weight capacity of the individual bench against your intended use.

Types of Weight Benches

Flat Weight Benches

A flat gym bench has a fixed horizontal position and is a straightforward choice for many common strength exercises.

Use it for movements such as dumbbell chest presses, dumbbell rows and other seated or supported exercises. With fewer adjustments to make, a flat bench can also appeal to shoppers who prioritise simplicity and stability over multiple training angles.

Adjustable Weight Benches

An adjustable gym bench lets you change the backrest position, giving you more exercise variations than a fixed flat bench.

Depending on the model, adjustment positions may include flat and different incline angles, while some benches may also offer decline positions. This makes an adjustable bench particularly useful if you want to perform flat and incline pressing movements without purchasing separate benches.

Check the available adjustment positions on the individual product before buying, as they differ between models.

Folding Weight Benches

A folding bench is worth considering when your workout area also needs to function as a bedroom, garage or shared living space.

These benches are designed to make storage easier between sessions, making them particularly relevant for smaller home gyms and apartments. Folding designs and dimensions vary, so check both the bench's training footprint and its folded dimensions before deciding whether it will fit your space.

Bench Press Benches

If barbell bench pressing is a major part of your training, consider a dedicated bench press bench or an appropriate bench-and-rack or cage combination.

The important distinction is that a standalone workout bench does not automatically provide somewhere to safely rack a barbell. Match your setup to the type of lifting you intend to perform rather than choosing a bench based on appearance alone.

What Should You Look for When Buying a Weight Bench?

Before choosing between weight benches, consider:

• Training style: Think about the exercises you perform most often and whether you need flat, incline or additional positions.

• Adjustability: More backrest positions can increase exercise variety, but only pay for adjustment options you'll actually use.

• Available space: Check the bench dimensions and allow enough room around it to train comfortably.

• Storage: A folding design may make more sense when your home gym shares space with another room.

• Weight capacity: Check the manufacturer's stated capacity for the individual model and make sure it suits your intended training.

• Stability: A bench should provide a secure platform for the exercises and loads for which it is designed.

• Compatibility: If you're using the bench with a rack, attachments or other strength equipment, check compatibility before purchasing.

The goal isn't to buy the bench with the longest feature list. It's to choose the one that fits your training, your space and the equipment you plan to use with it.

Build Your Strength Setup

A weight lifting bench becomes considerably more versatile when paired with the right strength equipment.

Use your bench with dumbbells for presses, rows and other upper-body exercises, or explore barbells if barbell training forms part of your program.

Some compatible benches can also be expanded with bench attachments. Check the individual bench and attachment compatibility before purchasing.

If you're building more than just a bench setup, browse Orbit's strength training equipment to plan the rest of your training space.

Why Buy a Weight Bench from Orbit Fitness?

Orbit has been helping Australians choose fitness equipment since 1983. Rather than simply pointing you towards the most expensive option, our team can help you compare benches based on your training goals, available space and the equipment you plan to use.

For customers in Western Australia, Orbit has seven retail stores across Perth where you can see fitness equipment in person and speak with the team. Orbit also provides nationwide delivery, in-house service technicians and spare parts support, giving customers ongoing support beyond the initial purchase.

Looking for equipment for a professional facility? Explore our commercial gym benches or speak with Orbit's commercial team about your requirements.

Ready to train? Explore Orbit's weights benches above and find the setup that fits the way you train.