MyBench

The Force USA MyBench is an FID (flat/incline/decline) bench that bundles a preacher curl pad and a leg developer attachment (seated leg extension plus prone leg curl) into the base price — functions that usually cost extra as separate machines. That combination is the real selling point: a long-term YouTube review from Discovering Strength calls the leg developer the main reason to buy it, and found the frame felt solid with minimal side-to-side play once the attachments were bolted down.

Independent testing doesn’t fully back up the manufacturer’s spec sheet, though. Force USA advertises 7 backrest positions (-15° to 80°) and a 705 lb tested capacity, but Garage Gym Reviews and BarBend both independently measured 6 positions (-25° to 75°) on their review units, and both flag a noticeable gap between the seat and back pad at certain angles. Build quality is the weakest dimension overall — reviewers describe thinner-gauge steel, plastic (not metal) end caps, and a slippery, glossy vinyl cover that undercuts the lifetime structural warranty on paper. There’s also no locking mechanism for vertical storage, so owners wedge it upright in the decline position instead of folding it flat against a wall.

At its current $499 list price (it has sold for as little as $399.99-450 shipped depending on the retailer and promotion), several reviewers felt the MyBench runs a bit expensive for what you get — pointing to rivals like REP’s AB-3000 2.0 as a stronger value at a similar price if you don’t need the bundled leg-developer attachment. The MyBench still makes sense for someone who specifically wants FID plus leg extension/curl in one footprint and is willing to trade some finish quality and a bit of extra floor space for it — but it isn’t a clear upgrade over a dedicated FID bench for straight pressing and rowing work.

Buying guide

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Pad	12 in wide vinyl; noticeable gap between seat and back pad at some angles
Type	FID: mfr claims 7 back positions (-15° to 80°); Garage Gym Reviews/BarBend independently measured 6 (-25° to 75°); 3 seat positions
Steel	shark-tooth ladder lock (open vs. closed not independently confirmed); thinner-gauge steel and plastic end caps per owner teardown vs. name-brand rivals
Capacity	700-705 lb tested (includes bodyweight on leg developer attachment)

What is a Adjustable Bench?

What an adjustable bench is

An adjustable bench tilts from flat to incline (and often decline) so one bench covers flat press, incline press, shoulder work, and rows. It’s usually the second thing people buy after a rack and bar — and the piece you press heavy over, so build quality matters.

What actually matters

Pad gap. The gap between the seat and back pad at incline. A big gap lets you slide down under heavy incline pressing; the best benches minimize or close it (“zero-gap”). It’s the single most-cited bench complaint.
Weight capacity. Compare the rated capacity to your bodyweight plus the heaviest load you’ll press. 1,000 lb-class benches are common and leave margin.
Adjustment ladder & seat angles. More back-pad angles (often 6-7) plus multiple seat angles mean better positioning; a ladder-style adjustment is fast and rock-solid.
FID vs. flat-to-incline. FID (flat-incline-decline) adds decline; many home lifters never use it, so a flat-to-incline bench is fine and often cheaper.
Wobble, pad width & footprint. A wide, firm pad and a stable frame with minimal rock make heavy pressing safer; check the standing/folded footprint if space is tight.

Who it’s for

Anyone doing barbell or dumbbell pressing at home. A flat bench is enough if you only bench flat; otherwise an adjustable bench is the more versatile buy. Most home lifters are well served in the $400-$600 range.

How it compares

	MyBench	REP® Nighthawk™ - Adjustable Bench	AB-5200 2.0 Adjustable Bench	AB-3000 FID Adjustable Weight Bench 1.0
GymRadar rating		4.87/5	4.83/5	4.4/5
Price	$499.00	$449.99	$549.99
Pad	12 in wide vinyl; noticeable gap between seat and back pad at some angles	vinyl, 1.57 in gap	CleanGrip, 41.7 in long, 12 in wide (14 in wide +$20)	vinyl, larger head-seat gap
Type	FID: mfr claims 7 back positions (-15° to 80°); Garage Gym Reviews/BarBend independently measured 6 (-25° to 75°); 3 seat positions	FID (flat/incline/decline)	FI (10 back / 4 seat); FID +$30 adjustable post	FID (flat/incline/decline)
Steel	shark-tooth ladder lock (open vs. closed not independently confirmed); thinner-gauge steel and plastic end caps per owner teardown vs. name-brand rivals	7 & 14-gauge	11-gauge	11-gauge
Capacity	700-705 lb tested (includes bodyweight on leg developer attachment)	700 lb	1,000 lb	1,000 lb

Reviews by source

Expert	3.33/5	1 reviews
Retailer	4.5/5	100 reviews

The Force USA MyBench earns its keep on versatility: a preacher curl pad and a leg developer (leg extension/curl) attachment are bundled in at no extra cost, and a long-term YouTube reviewer found minimal wobble once the attachments are bolted down. Build quality is the weakest dimension — Garage Gym Reviews and a Discovering Strength long-term review both flag thinner-gauge steel, plastic (not metal) end caps, and a slippery, glossy vinyl cover that undercuts the lifetime structural warranty’s promise. Advertised specs don’t fully hold up under independent testing either: the manufacturer claims 7 backrest positions (-15° to 80°), while Garage Gym Reviews and BarBend both independently measured 6 (-25° to 75°), and the bench has no locking mechanism for vertical storage, so reviewers wedge it upright in the decline position instead. At its ~$400-450 street price, multiple reviewers judged it a step behind alternatives like the REP AB 3000 V2 and the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro on value, even accounting for the bundled attachments.

+Functionality: FID range plus a bundled preacher curl pad and leg developer (seated leg extension/prone leg curl) cover a home gym's arm and leg work without a separate machine (Garage Gym Reviews; BarBend)
+Versatility: the leg developer attachment replaces a dedicated leg extension/curl machine, the main reason testers said they'd buy it (YouTube: Discovering Strength)
+Build quality: once attachments are tightened down, the frame feels solid with minimal side-to-side play under load (YouTube: Discovering Strength)
+Value: a lifetime structural warranty at a sub-$500 price point, undercutting many name-brand FID benches on paper (Garage Gym Reviews; BarBend)
+Functionality: 3 independently adjustable seat positions allow fine-tuning form alongside the multi-position backrest (manufacturer; GymRadar)

−Build quality: thinner-gauge steel, plastic (not metal) end caps, and a mid-tier vinyl cover compared to name-brand rivals like REP Fitness (YouTube: Discovering Strength)
−Build quality: slippery, glossy vinyl upholstery that lacks grip during heavier pressing (Garage Gym Reviews)
−Durability: the leg curl/extension attachment can feel wobbly, and the bare steel bar holder lacks protective padding (BarBend; Garage Gym Reviews)
−Functionality: ~22" seat height (nearly 2 ft) is tall for shorter or average lifters, and there's a noticeable gap between the seat and back pads at certain angles (BarBend; Garage Gym Reviews)
−Value: at ~$400-450 shipped, testers found it pricier than comparable FID benches like the REP AB 3000 V2 (~$330) and pointed to the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro as the stronger buy (YouTube: Discovering Strength; Garage Gym Reviews)

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