New Bench

Hebo135

Hi all,

I'm new to the whole strength training and wanted to get some advice on what sort of bench I should get.

I have a 20kg olympic bar with a 100kg weight set. I myself weigh in at around 80/85 kg.

Most of the benches that I have been looking at say that the max weight should be around the 120 - 150 kg. What I'm wondering is if this is just a precaution or if the benches would actually be able to handle more weight?

If not a few examples of benches that would work would be much appreciated because at the moment I'm clearly not looking in the right places.

Thanks

the drifter

get onto gary in gorilla equipment

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gorilla-Gym-Equipment/317626444998386?fref=ts

or give mick k in irishlifting a call

Both will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with what you need.

threeball

My advice would be to get a power rack. Much more flexible in terms of the number of exercises you can complete. Safer. Take up not much more space. More adjustable and a wider range of add on equipment.

I have this one http://www.home-gym-bodybuilding.com/powertec-power-rack-review.html its half way down the page

or look at a half rack http://www.powertecfitness.com/p-6-workbench-half-rack-wb-hr13.aspx