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Flat Bench - Competition Bench

EliteFTS

Flat Bench - Competition Bench

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The EliteFTS Flat Bench - Competition Bench is a meet-standard press station built to the 18” floor-to-pad height used across major powerlifting federations, so lifters who train on it avoid the common meet-day surprise of a taller or shorter gym bench. The frame is all-welded 2.5” x 2.5” 11-gauge steel with a powder-coat finish, topped by a 12” x 48” x 2.5” pad of high-density foam bonded to plywood under a marine-grade Naugahyde cover. Adjustable J-cup uprights and a diamond-plate spotter platform round out the base feature set; EliteFTS reserves face-saver bars and plate-storage pegs for its pricier Deluxe and Professional (CB3) benches. GymRadar owners rate its build quality a perfect 5.00/5, though value is the weakest-rated dimension at 3.00/5 — reviewers say they’d pay up for the features this base model omits.

Finish Powder coat
Uprights Adjustable J-cup
Bench height 18" floor to pad (regulation powerlifting competition height)
Manufacturer EliteFTS
Pad material 2" high-density foam bonded to plywood, marine-grade Naugahyde cover
Frame material 2.5" x 2.5" 11-gauge steel tubing, all-welded
Pad dimensions 12" x 48" x 2.5"
Spotter platform Diamond-plate steel
Frame color options Black, Red, White, Blue, Green, Orange, Platinum, Purple, Yellow

What is a Bench?

What a weight bench is

A weight bench is the platform for pressing, supported rows, and seated accessory work — the second-most-used piece in most gyms after the rack. Broadly there are two kinds: flat benches (fixed and ultra-stable) and adjustable/FID benches (the back and seat pivot through flat, incline, and decline angles for versatility).

Which to choose

Buy a flat bench if you mostly bench and want maximum stability for the least money; buy an adjustable if you want one bench to cover incline presses, shoulder work, and more. Either way, prioritize a high weight rating, thick steel, and a firm, grippy pad.

How it compares

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GymRadar rating 3.89/5 3.89/5 3.89/5 3.89/5
Price $1,727.00 $539.00 $239.99 $197.50
Finish Powder coat
Uprights Adjustable J-cup
Bench height 18" floor to pad (regulation powerlifting competition height)
Manufacturer EliteFTS
Pad material 2" high-density foam bonded to plywood, marine-grade Naugahyde cover
Frame material 2.5" x 2.5" 11-gauge steel tubing, all-welded
Pad dimensions 12" x 48" x 2.5"
Spotter platform Diamond-plate steel
Frame color options Black, Red, White, Blue, Green, Orange, Platinum, Purple, Yellow

3.9/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

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Expert 3.89/5 3 reviews

EliteFTS’s Flat Bench - Competition Bench is a no-frills, meet-standard press station: its 18” floor-to-pad height matches the height used across major powerlifting federations, so lifters who train on it avoid the common meet-day surprise of a taller or shorter gym bench. Build quality is the standout — three GymRadar owners rate it a perfect 5.00/5 on that dimension, citing an all-welded 11-gauge steel frame that holds up under heavy commercial use. Value is the weakest dimension (3.00/5): reviewers repeatedly say they’d rather have paid up for the face-saver or plate-storage features EliteFTS reserves for its Deluxe and Professional (CB3) siblings, leaving this base model feeling like it’s missing features for the price.

  • +Build quality: all-welded 2.5" x 2.5" 11-gauge steel frame rated 5.00/5 by GymRadar owners
  • +Functionality: 18" regulation competition height matches major powerlifting federation standards (manufacturer)
  • +Durability: UHMW bar-rest linings wear over time but are user-replaceable (GymRadar owner, two units in daily gym use)
  • +Versatility: adjustable J-cup uprights and 9 frame color options support a range of setups (manufacturer)
  • −Value: rated the weakest dimension at 3.00/5 — reviewers say they'd pay more for the face-saver or plate-storage features on EliteFTS's Deluxe/CB3 models
  • −Functionality: two of three GymRadar reviewers explicitly wanted face savers or plate pegs this base model omits
  • −Durability: the pad's grippy surface texture smooths out and loses grip after a few thousand reps (GymRadar owner)
  • −Functionality: only GymRadar's 3 reviews back this model — no independent editorial or video review found

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