Shortlist · Benches
Weight benches with at least six backrest positions
Benches with a published count of at least six backrest positions, without inferring angles, decline or load definitions.
4 of 20 benches in our index qualify · Checked against published specifications · Updated
By IRONINDEX · How we research
How this list is chosen
The profiled bench must have a published count of six or more backrest positions.
The list is not ranked: products with photographs come first, then each group is in name order. We haven't tested these products; every figure comes from a checked product page, linked from each product profile. How we build shortlists.
The shortlist
- Backrest positions (at least six)
- 6
- Type
- Flat, incline and decline
- Back pos.
- 6
- Angles
- Not published
- Flat height
- Not published
- Load limit
- 250 kg
- Limit covers
- Not published
- Price band
- £250 to £500
- Backrest positions (at least six)
- 10
- Type
- Flat and incline
- Back pos.
- 10
- Angles
- Not published
- Flat height
- Not published
- Load limit
- 400 kg
- Limit covers
- Not published
- Price band
- £250 to £500
- Backrest positions (at least six)
- 10
- Type
- Flat, incline and decline
- Back pos.
- 10
- Angles
- Not published
- Flat height
- Not published
- Load limit
- Not published
- Limit covers
- Not published
- Price band
- £250 to £500
- Backrest positions (at least six)
- 8
- Type
- Flat, incline and decline
- Back pos.
- 8
- Angles
- Not published
- Flat height
- Not published
- Load limit
- 200 kg
- Limit covers
- User plus weights
- Price band
- £100 to £250
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About this list
More backrest positions give finer control over incline angles. This list includes every bench in our index with a brand-stated count of six or more positions.
A count doesn't tell you the angles, how far apart they are or whether one is a decline. Where a brand gives an angle range, it's worth reading alongside the count.
Before you buy
- More backrest positions mean finer control over incline angles, which helps match a programme's exercises.
- A position count doesn't tell you the angles. The brand's stated range, such as flat to 85 degrees, shows what's covered.
- A separate seat adjustment helps keep you from sliding on steep inclines.
- Adjustable benches have a gap between seat and backrest. Its size and position affect comfort when flat.
Couldn't confirm
These may qualify, but a figure the rule needs isn't published or sources disagree. Ask the seller before relying on them.
- Horizon Adonis Bench
Backrest positions not published.
- BodyMax CF330 Premium Weight Bench
Backrest positions not published.
- BodyMax CF430 Adjustable Heavy Duty Weight Bench
Backrest positions not published.
- Gym Gear Elite Series Multi Abdominal Bench (Black)
Backrest positions not published.
- Inspire FID Adjustable Bench (Fitness Options listing)
Backrest positions not published.
- Gym Gear Pro Series Olympic Decline Bench
Backrest positions not published.
- Gym Gear Sterling Series Multi Abdominal Bench
Backrest positions not published.
Ruled out
- York Fitness 530 Heavy Duty Multi-Function Barbell Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 5
- York Fitness B500 Folding Barbell Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 3
- York Fitness B501 Folding Barbell Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 3
- BodyMax CF325 FID Utility Weight Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 5
- BodyMax CF412 Folding Flat Weight Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 1
- Gym Gear Classic Series Flat Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): Not applicable
- Viavito FID Utility Weight Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 5
- Inspire Fitness SCS Weight Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): 5
- Gym Gear Sterling Series Flat Bench
Backrest positions (at least six): Not applicable
What this list doesn't check
- Position count is not a quality or comfort ranking.
- Do not infer backrest angles, independent seat adjustment or a combined user-and-weight load limit from this count.
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