Flat Bench vs. Utility Bench (budget)

[IronAddict1775]

Im on a major budget for a home gym. I'm buying a 500 dollar power rack from strengthshopusa. It even has pullup and dip bars added to it so its a pretty sick deal.
*****://www.strengthshopusa.com/gym-equipment/racks/power-cage.html


Now i need a bench lol. I was thinking of either getting a flat bench (costs less) ir a utility bench.

*****://www.strengthshopusa.com/gym-equipment/benches.html

Anyone have any suggestions? Like i said, tight budget.

[Wildtim]

I don't like their "utility bench" its weight limit is pretty low. While you might never actually exceed it this speaks to how stable it will be under any load. Their delux untility bench looks significantly better. The flat bench would be fine though, hard to screw up a flat bench with a 500kg rating.

[Hallowedlunch]

The deluxe bench looks almost exactly like the Wright flat to 90 bench. http://www.wrightexercise.com/wright...nch-p-910.html

[IronAddict1775]

The deluxe bench looks almost exactly like the Wright flat to 90 bench. http://www.wrightexercise.com/wright...nch-p-910.html

Tight budget brah

[IronAddict1775]

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[swimmer32]

tight budget.

Craigslist. Depending on your market you'll either be able to get a nice bench quickly, or have to wait it out.

[cmarti063]

Get the flat bench.

[Domicron]

can you use dips for chest until you can afford a nicer bench or find a good deal on craigslist?

[IronAddict1775]

can you use dips for chest until you can afford a nicer bench or find a good deal on craigslist?

Nope brah. Im perfectly fine with the strengthshop bench i just wanted to know if i ahould get the utility or flat

[Domicron]

Nope brah. Im perfectly fine with the strengthshop bench i just wanted to know if i ahould get the utility or flat

if i were you, i'd plan on getting the utility unless i knew down the road i'd end up buying an adjustable too that's nicer. you want to get the most out of your money as possible, unless the quality of the utility is inferior. safety/reliability first.

[daniel327]

Im perfectly fine with the strengthshop bench i just wanted to know if i ahould get the utility or flat

Most responders to this thread allude to the fact that neither of those choices is a good one.

However, you seem determined to purchase one regardless, and have come here to seek validation of your decision.

Good luck with your POS purchase goals for 2014.