Cap Barbell Flat Weight Bench

Name: Cap Barbell Flat Weight Bench
Brand: CAP Barbell
Rating: 2.67 (3 reviews)

The CAP Barbell Flat Weight Bench is a compact, no-frills flat bench built around a powder-coated tubular steel frame and box-stitched vinyl padding. It’s rated for 500 lbs of recommended capacity, tested to 1,250 lbs per ASTM standards, and covers the basics – dumbbell presses, band work, core exercises, and other bodyweight movements – without offering incline, decline, or seat adjustability. Assembly is straightforward, with numbered, pre-drilled parts and clear instructions, though a couple of independent unboxing videos note the kit ships with Phillips-head bolts but no screwdriver. Independent feedback is mixed: reviewers and owners describe the padding as comfortable for the price, but also flag hardware that can loosen over time, leaving the bench wobbly under heavier loads, and a frame that may flex during hard lifting. Buyers who want adjustability should look instead at CAP’s Deluxe Utility Weight Bench, which adds incline/decline positions; this flat bench is best suited to light, budget-conscious home-gym use rather than serious barbell training.

Type	Flat bench (non-adjustable)
Model	FM-CS713BK
Padding	Double-stitched box pad, foam, CARB-compliant plywood base
Bench weight	22 lb
Manufacturer	CAP Barbell
Frame material	2mm 3x1.5 steel tubing, powder coat finish
Hardware finish	Zinc
Weight capacity	500 lb recommended maximum; tested to 1,250 lb per ASTM standard
Colors available	Black, Black/Gray
Dimensions assembled	43" L x 19" W x 17" H

What is a Flat Bench?

What a flat bench is

A flat bench is a fixed, horizontal bench for pressing, rows, hip thrusts, and dumbbell work. Because nothing pivots, a good flat bench is rock-solid and low — often more stable and cheaper than an adjustable, which is why many lifters own both. Competition flat benches match the 17-in IPF pad height for powerlifting.

What to look for

A wide, firm pad (11–12 in) that supports your shoulders without being so wide it limits arm drive, a stable wide or tripod base, a high weight capacity, and sturdy 11-gauge steel. Pad grippiness matters more than you’d think for heavy benching.

How it compares

	Cap Barbell Flat Weight Bench	Elite Series Single Post Flat Bench	Monster Utility Bench 1.0	TITAN Series Single Post Flat Bench
GymRadar rating	2.67/5	2.78/5	3.8/5	3.86/5
Price	$59.99	$169.97		$239.97
Type	Flat bench (non-adjustable)
Model	FM-CS713BK
Padding	Double-stitched box pad, foam, CARB-compliant plywood base
Bench weight	22 lb
Manufacturer	CAP Barbell		Rogue Fitness	Titan Fitness
Frame material	2mm 3x1.5 steel tubing, powder coat finish			3" x 3", 11-gauge powder-coated steel
Hardware finish	Zinc
Weight capacity	500 lb recommended maximum; tested to 1,250 lb per ASTM standard		1,000+ lb	1,200 lb
Colors available	Black, Black/Gray
Dimensions assembled	43" L x 19" W x 17" H

2.7/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

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2.67/5

3 reviews

The CAP Barbell Flat Weight Bench is a no-frills, budget flat bench – sturdy enough for basic dumbbell and bodyweight work, but showing real quality variance in independent feedback. Functionality is solid for the price: box-stitched vinyl padding and a 500 lb rated capacity (ASTM-tested to 1,250 lbs) cover most home-gym needs, and assembly is straightforward with numbered, pre-drilled parts. Build quality and durability are the weak points – GymRadar reviewers and general owner reports both describe hardware that loosens over time and a frame that can wobble or flex under heavier loads. At under $60 it remains a reasonable value for light use, though it offers no versatility beyond flat-bench work.

+Value: competitively priced at $59.99 direct from CAP Barbell, one of the cheaper flat benches in its category (capbarbell.com)
+Functionality: 500 lb recommended capacity, ASTM-tested to 1,250 lbs, enough for dumbbell, band, and bodyweight work (capbarbell.com)
+Build quality: box-stitched vinyl padding delivers "surprising comfort for its class" (bestexercisegear.blog)
+Functionality: straightforward assembly with numbered, pre-drilled parts and clear instructions (YouTube assembly videos)

−Durability: GymRadar reviewers report hardware loosening over time, leading to a wobbly, shifting bench under load (GymRadar)
−Build quality: editorial testing notes the frame "may exhibit flex during heavier lifting" (bestexercisegear.blog)
−Versatility: flat-only design with no incline/decline adjustability limits exercise variety (bestexercisegear.blog)
−Build quality: assembly hardware includes Phillips-head bolts without an included screwdriver, a minor rough edge (YouTube assembly videos)
−Value: only a 30-day warranty, shorter than many competitors (bestexercisegear.blog)

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