Amazon Basics Flat Weight Bench, Black

I've been using this bench in my home gym for several months now without issue. It was easy to assemble and most importantly feels sturdy and doesn't wobble.

Fitness Coach here. Ive owned many benches over the years. I literally only got this because I wanted a cheap bench for one single exercise: Bulgarian Split Squats because the pad is rectangular and the shape is straight and uniform. It's always annoying using a bench with an angular back pad for split squats. The distance between your front foot and the bench changes when you switch sides. Enough on that. I wasn't expecting much quality for under $50, but holy crap! This thing is solid! ZERO wobble, very decent quality. I've had way worse benches that cost more. No, it's not a REP or a Rogue or a commercial bench, but I seriously dare you to find a better flat bench for cheaper. Shorter than most adjustable benches, which I prefer. Easy to move around. Assembly was a 5 minute breeze. If you need a solid little bench for a fair price point, buy this!

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, 2019After 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 benchI 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.

One of those cases where I got exactly what was promised (by the people who bought it before me).Pros:- Cheap but decent. This is really the selling point - it's the most affordable weight bench on the market and it isn't awful, which is much higher praise than it sounds.- It's lightweight! Maybe good or not, depending on what you're looking for, but as a beginner's bench, I appreciate that I can pick it up and move it around easily. In other words, bringing it out for workouts won't turn into another set.- Assembly was simple (although annoying, see below).Cons:- Didn't come with instructions, and neither chat nor a phone call could help. Assembly isn't complicated - two sets of bolts, two sets of washers - but for something I expect to carry me, I want to make sure I'm putting the right pieces in the right places.- The hardware isn't ideal: the bolts for the feet feel like they're about a half-inch too short, and the included screwdriver is too small. The nuts have a rubber strip inside that make me think they're not meant to fully screw down, but that seems like an odd choice.- The vinyl is cheap feeling. I haven't run into weights-leaving-impression issues, but I just got it.

Received a day early and put it together right away. It is a sturdy bench that was easy to asseble. It is perfect height and length for me and seems well balanced. I am sure it will not tip as there is no movement nor rocking to it at all. I don't plan to lift heavy weights but I'm sure if I did it would be just fine. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Don't spend more. This is a great and sturdy bench. Supports me (195) plus more than 100 pounds.

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.

Very sturdy bench assembles easily.Recommend using your own 13 and 16mm sockets to save time and effort, especially for tightening down the locknuts.One of the plates attaching the stand to the feet showed a little light on initial tightening but I was able to lock it down with my socket wrench.Assembly was simple with just 8 bolts.Steel was heavier gauge than I expected at this price and the quality of the feet and non-slip pads was excellent.The bench was comfortably padded and the vinyl cover quality seemed decent.Highly recommended and a great value.