Bench Wedge

Name: Bench Wedge
Brand: AbMat
Rating: 4.72 (7 reviews)

The AbMat Bench Wedge is a strap-on attachment that turns a standard adjustable bench into a makeshift seated utility bench or seal-row station. It buckles onto the bench with a 1.5” strap and creates roughly 12” of clearance between the lifter and the bench pad, which is enough space for a full range of motion on seated presses and tricep extensions (movements that are normally cramped on a flat adjustable bench) and for chest-supported rows without straddling the bench or jamming your face into the pad. At 3.6 lbs it’s light enough to reposition between stations quickly, and AbMat positions it as a cheaper, smaller-footprint alternative to a dedicated seated utility bench.

Independent signal is limited to a small cluster of GymRadar owner reviews (4.72/5 average, 7 reviews) – there’s no editorial review of the Bench Wedge specifically from outlets like Garage Gym Reviews (whose broader AbMat coverage tests eight other AbMat accessories but skips this one), and the handful of YouTube clips that exist are short affiliate/demo videos rather than independent reviews. AbMat’s other pads (Preacher Pad, Split Squat Pad) are generally well-regarded by GGR, which is useful brand context but not a substitute for direct evidence on this specific product.

Strap	1.5" buckle with 23" strap
Origin	Made in the USA
Weight	3.6 lbs
Material	Durable vinyl and foam construction
Dimensions	12" L x 10" W x 7.5" H (top) / 5" H (bottom)
Manufacturer	AbMat
Compatibility	Fits most adjustable benches; not designed for wide competition flat benches
Patent status	Patent pending

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 Wedge	Desk Caddie	Bolt Beanies	Looper Straps
GymRadar rating	4.72/5	4.72/5	4.72/5	4.71/5
Price		$39.00
Strap	1.5" buckle with 23" strap
Origin	Made in the USA
Weight	3.6 lbs
Material	Durable vinyl and foam construction
Dimensions	12" L x 10" W x 7.5" H (top) / 5" H (bottom)
Manufacturer	AbMat
Compatibility	Fits most adjustable benches; not designed for wide competition flat benches
Patent status	Patent pending

4.7/5 · 7 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert

4.72/5

7 reviews

AbMat’s Bench Wedge does one clever thing well: it turns a plain adjustable bench into a seated utility bench or seal-row station for a fraction of the cost, and the small cluster of GymRadar owner reviews backs that up – functionality and value are the standout dimensions here. Build quality looks solid on paper (vinyl-and-foam construction, USA-made) but independent scrutiny is thin: Garage Gym Reviews tests eight other AbMat accessories without ever covering this one, and the only video content is short affiliate/demo clips rather than critical reviews, so durability is the weakest-evidenced dimension – no one has reported on long-term wear.

+Functionality: creates ~12" of clearance for full range of motion on seated presses and tricep extensions that are cramped on a flat adjustable bench (abmat.com, GymRadar)
+Versatility: works as a seated utility-bench substitute and as a seal-row/chest-supported station off the same attachment (abmat.com)
+Value: GymRadar owners rate it 4.72/5 (n=7) as a cheap alternative to a dedicated seated utility bench (GymRadar)
+Build quality: vinyl-and-foam construction, made in the USA, 1.5" buckle strap rated for repeated use (abmat.com, living.fit, elitefts.com)

−Durability: no independent long-term wear data -- coverage is limited to a handful of GymRadar owner reviews, no editorial or expert testing
−Build quality: no independent editorial review exists (Garage Gym Reviews covers eight other AbMat products but skips this one) to verify the strap/buckle holds up under repeated heavy use
−Versatility: explicitly not designed for wide competition flat benches, so it doesn't fit every bench setup (abmat.com)
−Functionality: the available YouTube coverage is short affiliate/demo clips rather than substantive reviews, so there's little third-party critique of real-world use