Utility bench

For other types of benches, see Bench ยง Furniture.

A utility bench or weight training bench is a piece of exercise equipment used for improving or facilitating weight training. There are many different designs of utility benches: fixed horizontal, fixed inclined, fixed in a folded position, with one adjustable portion, with two or more adjustable portions, with racks to hold bars, etc.

Utility benches may have associated equipment integrated into the bench for performing specific exercises. Many weight machines have utility benches integrated into them. Utility benches are manufactured by many different vendors, in an array of qualities, features, and prices.

When training with dumbbells, a utility bench is the only accessory equipment required for exercising all of one's muscles, besides the dumbbells themselves.

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