Bench Blokz (Small or Large)

Name: Bench Blokz (Small or Large)
Brand: Bench Blokz
Rating: 4.82 (27 reviews)

BenchBlokz is a foam substitute for the traditional wooden board press – a single unit that locks onto a standard barbell (28-29mm shaft) and lets a lifter customize the bar’s stopping point above the chest, from 0.75” up to 7.5”. It’s sold in two configurations: the Small Blok offers 3 positions (0.75”, 1.5”, 3”), and the Large Blok offers 4 positions (3”, 4.5”, 6”, 7.5”); a combo bundling both is also available. Each unit weighs under 1 lb, is made in the USA, and is rated to over 1,000 lbs.

Independent coverage is consistently positive. Garage Gym Reviews scores it 4.3/5, recommending it as a more portable, solo-friendly alternative to stacking wooden boards, while flagging the price as high for a foam block. Multiple YouTube reviewers echo that verdict – one longtime user now prefers it to traditional boards for training sticking points alone, without needing a partner to hold the boards in place.

Origin	Made in USA
Weight	Less than 1 lb per unit
Material	High-density foam
Manufacturer	BenchBlokz
Weight rating	1,000+ lbs (Heavy-Duty/Large Blok)
Large blok positions	3", 4.5", 6", 7.5" (2, 3, 4, 5 board equivalent)
Small blok positions	0.75", 1.5", 3" (1/2, 1, 2 board equivalent)
Barbell compatibility	28-29mm standard barbell shaft (BandBell variant available)

What is a Miscellaneou?

What’s in Miscellaneous

This is the catch-all for the conditioning tools and accessories that don’t fit a single equipment class — weighted vests and plate carriers, medicine and slam balls, plyo boxes, ab mats, and the odds and ends that round out a garage gym. Items land here because their job (loaded carries, jumps, core work) cuts across the categories rather than sitting neatly inside one.

Who it’s for

Anyone filling in the gaps around the big pieces. If you already have a rack, bar, and plates, this is where you find the vest for rucking and weighted push-ups, the ball for slams and wall throws, or the box for step-ups and box jumps. Match the tool to the training you actually do — a plate carrier for conditioning and rucking, plyo boxes for explosive work — rather than buying the whole shelf.

How it compares

	Bench Blokz (Small or Large)	Kickstand	Amazon Basics Extra Thick Exercise Yoga Mat with Carrying Strap	Regular Reverse Hyper Strap
GymRadar rating	4.82/5	4.83/5	4.83/5	4.83/5
Price
Origin	Made in USA
Weight	Less than 1 lb per unit
Material	High-density foam	Iron frame
Manufacturer	BenchBlokz	Fringe Sport
Weight rating	1,000+ lbs (Heavy-Duty/Large Blok)
Large blok positions	3", 4.5", 6", 7.5" (2, 3, 4, 5 board equivalent)
Small blok positions	0.75", 1.5", 3" (1/2, 1, 2 board equivalent)
Barbell compatibility	28-29mm standard barbell shaft (BandBell variant available)

4.8/5 · 27 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.82/5	27 reviews
Retailer	4.4/5	31 reviews
Youtube	4.3/5	3 reviews

BenchBlokz swaps the classic 2x4 board press for a single foam block that locks onto the bar, letting solo lifters dial in a sticking-point range from 0.75” to 7.5” without a partner to hold boards. Independent reviewers are consistently positive on functionality – Garage Gym Reviews and multiple YouTube reviewers say it replicates the board press feel while being far more convenient to set up alone. Versatility is the standout dimension: one compact block covers 3-4 board heights in a single unit, versus stacking multiple wooden boards. The softest spot is value – Garage Gym Reviews docks it for being “relatively expensive for a foam block,” and one longtime board-press user still prefers traditional boards on feel even while calling BenchBlokz a solid alternative.

+Functionality: eliminates the need for a spotter to hold boards, letting lifters train sticking points solo (Garage Gym Reviews, YouTube: Fitness Scope)
+Versatility: one block replicates 3-4 traditional board heights (0.75"-7.5"), replacing a whole stack of boards (benchblokz.com, Garage Gym Reviews)
+Build quality: dense foam construction rated to 1,000+ lbs, with a secure barbell attachment that resists slipping (Garage Gym Reviews, Rogue Fitness)
+Value: under $1 lb and pocket-sized, fits in a gym bag for travel (benchblokz.com, YouTube: CJ McFarland)

−Value: Garage Gym Reviews calls it "relatively expensive for a foam block" relative to plain wooden boards (Garage Gym Reviews)
−Build quality: printed (not indented) branding reads as less premium; one reviewer notes it can be stiff to snap onto the bar (Garage Gym Reviews, YouTube: CJ McFarland)
−Durability: no long-term wear data in the KB beyond one reviewer's note that repeated on/off use gradually loosens the fit over time (YouTube: CJ McFarland)