Titan fitness hefty bench pad

The Hefty Pad is the perfect addition to your Competition Flat Bench, with our enhanced vinyl covering made for unparalleled support, feel, and extra grip. The added 15" of width and 4" of thickness give your back and shoulders additional support while performing bench presses. Added benefits of the Hefty Pad include the promotion of scapular movement, which eliminates AC tears, no longer needing to deal with shoulder hangover, optimizes back and upper body positioning, and increases mechanic leverages. The Hefty Pad features a plywood base that can be mounted to any Titan Fitness Flat Bench.

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.