Taking Your Workout With You: All About Today’s Top Portable Weight Benches
If you like to lift free weights, then chances are you also like to use a weight bench: they allow you to do many more exercises than just using the weights themselves. And if you’re really into lifting weights, you may want to think about purchasing a travel weight bench so you can take it with you wherever you go.
Portable weight benches give you the freedom to move around when you workout, whether it’s on a road trip or if you just want to easily move the bench to another room in your house for a different view. Here are a few things you should always look for when buying a portable weight bench.
Versatility
If you are going to use a new folding weight bench, you want it to be able to help you with any exercise you would want to do. There are several simple things that any weight bench should be able to do so you can get the most from your workouts.
The number one thing it should be able to do is adjust to different inclines. Nearly all benches can incline, but some can only either lay flat or at one specific angle. Look or a bench that has a wide range of inclines so you can vary your workout.
Check out the locking mechanisms on each bench to see how easy it is to adjust from flat to incline. You don’t want to spend time fighting to get the bench inclined when you’re in the middle of a workout.
Comfort and Durability
You also don’t want to buy a weight bench that’s uncomfortable when you lay on it or one that will break easily after a few uses.
If you can, test out a few benches before purchasing on. Lay down on it, adjust the incline and see how it feels to your body. If you can’t try one out first, look for a bench that has a vinyl covering for easy cleaning and has a few inches of foam underneath for comfort.
You want the bench to be able to hold a lot of weight so it doesn’t break, so figure out the most you’ll lift on it — don’t forget to add your own body weight — and find one that can support at least that much.
Price
In the end, your choice of folding bench may come down to the price, which is understandable. You may not want to spend a ton of money, but you still want to get good value on your purchase.
The prices on benches can range from under one hundred dollars to over five hundred, so think about how often you’ll use it and what you can afford before buying one. It won’t do you any good to regret your purchase in a few months because you bought a bench that was too expensive.
Folding benches are a great way to take your workout with you, so check some out today.
