Hybrid Bench Grip Pad

After receiving customer input and extensive testing we are proud to offer the NEW Hybrid Bench Grip Pad that includes both an improved foam and an optimized vinyl grip pattern. With our proven dual-width design, in the flat position you can lie down with your head at the wide end and have a 12.25″ wide pad at your shoulders, or lie the other way and have a 10.25″ width. Many lifters prefer to have wider support under their shoulders when bench pressing, while movements like lying dumbbell rows enjoy a greater range of motion with our traditional width at the top: This hybrid design delivers the best of both worlds!

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.