Precor Icarian Olympic Incline Bench

Name: Precor Icarian Olympic Incline Bench
Brand: Icarian
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)

The Precor Icarian Olympic Incline Bench is a commercial-grade, free-weight incline bench from Precor’s Icarian Free Weight line, built to complement Precor’s plate-loaded and selectorized machines in a commercial strength area. It uses the line’s signature 2”x4” bent-steel construction in a single-post tripod frame, which lets dumbbells travel freely underneath the bench rather than colliding with a fixed base. The frame holds an Olympic bar in 2 catch positions and includes clearance for a spotter to stand close to the lifter. At roughly 79”L x 70”W x 55”H and around 278 lbs, it’s sized and weighted for a permanent commercial-gym placement rather than a home setup that needs to move. Owners on GymRadar consistently praise the incline angle and bench height for allowing real leg drive without sitting too low, and call out the spotter platform as unusually generous. The Icarian FW line itself appears to have been superseded by Precor’s newer Discovery Series, so this specific bench is now found mainly through the used and remanufactured commercial-equipment market rather than as a current Precor listing.

Weight	278 lbs
Features	Contoured pads, adjustable seat, foot pegs for back stabilization; transport wheels available on select units
Bench type	Fixed-incline Olympic bench (2 bar catch positions)
Dimensions	79"L x 70"W x 55"H
Availability	Line appears discontinued in favor of Precor's Discovery Series; sold mainly via used/remanufactured commercial-equipment dealers
Manufacturer	Precor (Icarian Free Weight line)
Spotter clearance	Yes -- dedicated spotter platform
Frame construction	2" x 4" bent-steel, single-post tripod design

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

	Precor Icarian Olympic Incline Bench	Rep Fitness Bench Pad	Bar Dip Handle for Super Bench/PRO	Bench - Custom/DIY
GymRadar rating	5.0/5	5.0/5	5.0/5	4.93/5
Price		$63.99	$49.00
Weight	278 lbs
Features	Contoured pads, adjustable seat, foot pegs for back stabilization; transport wheels available on select units
Bench type	Fixed-incline Olympic bench (2 bar catch positions)
Dimensions	79"L x 70"W x 55"H
Availability	Line appears discontinued in favor of Precor's Discovery Series; sold mainly via used/remanufactured commercial-equipment dealers
Manufacturer	Precor (Icarian Free Weight line)		Ironmaster	None (DIY build)
Spotter clearance	Yes -- dedicated spotter platform
Frame construction	2" x 4" bent-steel, single-post tripod design

5.0/5 · 3 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert

5.0/5

3 reviews

A commercial-grade incline bench from Precor’s Icarian Free Weight line, now sold mostly through the used/remanufactured market rather than as a current Precor listing. Its standout dimension is functionality: independent GymRadar owners consistently single out the incline height and angle — tall enough for real leg drive without sitting too low — plus a spotter platform they call “nice and big.” Build quality backs that up, with the signature 2”x4” bent-steel tripod frame feeling “soild” (sic) under load. Versatility is the weak spot — it’s a fixed incline-only bench with just 2 bar positions, no flat/decline capability and no attachments. Coverage is thin (3 GymRadar reviews, no independent editorial reviews found), so treat the near-perfect rating as a positive but limited signal rather than a definitive verdict.

+Functionality: incline height sits right for real leg drive, unlike inclines that are too high or basically sitting on the ground (GymRadar user reviews)
+Functionality: spotter platform is described as nice and big and super helpful (GymRadar user reviews)
+Build quality: signature 2"x4" bent-steel tripod frame with dual bar positions feels solid under load (GymRadar user review)
+Build quality: bent-frame tripod design lets dumbbells travel freely underneath rather than colliding with a fixed base (Global Fitness dealer spec page)

−Versatility: fixed incline-only bench with just 2 bar positions — no flat or decline capability on this unit (Global Fitness dealer spec page)
−Value: the Icarian FW line appears discontinued in favor of Precor's newer Discovery Series, so no current manufacturer price exists — any listing found is a used/remanufactured price (Global Fitness, Gyms4Everyone dealer pages)
−Durability: independent long-term coverage is thin — only 3 GymRadar user reviews and no dedicated editorial reviews were found