1, V Fit Fit Herculean STB 09 1 Folding Weight Bench
Key Features
Made with alloy steel and vinyl
Maximum user weight 150kg - Powder coated finish
Grey or black hammertone - Backrest incline angles x 3
Bench press and leg extensions - Back leg curls – multi-purpose
Removable pec dec attachments
Weight Bench Description
- The first cheap weight bench on this list is the V Fit Fit Herculean STB 09 1 Folding Weight Bench from the UK which has the leg unit and fly and the price tag is generally available for less than £150 when last seen on sale which overall serves as an ideal starter multi-purpose weight training bench. This weight bench has a solid and robust tubular steel main frame 38mm and 33mm which is also chip resistant and another great feature is the fact that it can be folded upright for convenient storage when not in use.
- There is the deep padded vinyl covered seat with the backrest which can be adjusted to 4 positions, it has the expanded foam grips and leg rollers and also the removable, height adjustable leg attachment. In terms of weights, there is a max barbell weight which stands at 90kg and a maximum leg extensions weight of 35kg. The dimensions here are L138cm by W57cm by H107cm and the maximum user weight guide allowance is 110kg (when folded = L72cm by W57cm by H130cm). Delivery is usually 5 working days on average.
- The price region when last seen on sale at the time of this review was for less than £150 which can be double checked below (12-month warranty applies)
Price Guide: £100 - £150 @ Amazon UK
2, Opti Bench with 30kg Weights
Key Features
3 position inline backrest
Flat, decline and incline - Max user weight 100kg
Bar length 119cm
30kg weights (6 x 5kg)
Dimensions 120 x 120 x 110cm
Weight Bench Description
- The second cheap weight bench for you to consider here is very popular and it’s the Opti Weight Bench with 30kg of weights included which generally has a price tag for less than £150 when last seen on sale and is definitely worth some consideration before you make your final decision. The backrest here has 3 different positions to choose from (flat / incline / decline), it comes complete with a standard bar and six weight plates each with 5kg (total 30kg) and it works as a decent functional weight bench which can also be of great use when doing preacher curls.
- It provides great value for the amount of money you need to spend and it is quite easy to assemble. Always make sure to apply the weights when it is on the floor and not on the rack. Please note also that the maximum user weight allowed here is 100kg and the dimensions when assembled is H120cm by W120cm by D110cm.
- The price range when last seen on sale in the UK at the time of this review was in the £100 to £150 cost range which again can be double checked below if needed.
Price Guide: £100 - £150 @ Argos UK
3, Opti Butterfly Workout Bench
Key Features
Multi-purpose bench workout
Bench press, leg extensions, Hamstring curls, Butterfly
Requires home assembly - Max user weight 110kg
3 incline angles – flat, decline & incline
Max weight loading 80kg
Weight Bench Description
- At number three and the second cheap weight bench from Argos UK is the Opti Butterfly Workout Bench which usually has a price tag for less than £130 when last seen on sale and is definitely worth a closer look but please note that the weight plates are not included in this package so they will need to be bought separately.
- You can complete a wide range of exercises here such as the bench presses, butterfly exercises, leg extension exercises and also hamstring curls to give your entire body a great workout to cover many types of muscle groups – overall it is a mini versatile multi purpose home gym! There are 3 additional backrest incline angles to choose from and the maximum weight loadings allowed here for the barbell stands is 80kg, the leg extension is 35kg and the pec arms are 20kg each.
- It comes flat packed and needs to be assembled at home (30 minutes average) and please note also that the maximum user weight allowed here is 110kg and the dimensions when assembled is H107cm by W107.5cm by D42cm so make sure you have enough space for it first In terms of cost, the price range when last seen on sale in the UK at the time of this review was in the £80 to £130 cost range which of course can be double checked below if you believe this bench can work for you in your own home
Price Guide: £80 - £130 @ Argos UK
4, Bodytrain Advanced Weights Bench
Key Features
Great value weights bench - Multiple workout exercises
Flat or incline positioning
Butterfly workouts - Leg and hamstring curls
Can be folded for storage
Chip resistant surface
Weight Bench Description
- If the lowest possible price is what you are after, then you should consider the Bodytrain Advanced Weights Bench on sale in Shenstone and you should be able to get your hands on it for less than £100 when seen at the time of this review. This bench is solid, robust and is covered with a chip resistant paint to maintain its appearance well into the future. The maximum weight load for this bench is 40kg and the maximum weight user guide is approx. 100kg.
- There are 3 positions here on the flat and 2 inclines (no decline), you have the standard bench press, the added leg station and the Butterfly station to give you additional options and exercise routine options for a more varied workout regime. The components of the build are excellent and all the required nuts and bolts work exactly as required. Home assembly is required but you should be able to manage it in approx. 20 to 30 minutes.
- Included as standard is the rubber feet to prevent any slippages on hard or damp flooring, the assembled dimensions are 160cm long by 122cm wide by 102.5cm high and the net weight is just 21kg. You get a 4cm foam padding covered with a PVC leather and it can be folded up after use for easier storage. Deliveries from Shenstone are only a few working days and you get a 12 month warranty to protect your investment.
Price Guide: Less than £100 @ Sports & Leisure UK
5, DTX Adjustable Weight Bench
Key Features
Heavy duty design components
Chip resistant paint coating - Multiple exercise routines
Bench press, preacher curls - Leg raises and Butterfly exercises
Maximum user weight 100kg
Maximum loading weight 100kg
Weight Bench Description
- Our last weight bench for you to consider is the DTX Adjustable Weight Bench which offers great value for the amount of money you need to spend and it was seen on sale for less than £100 at the time of our review. The frame is lightweight in design and is made using alloy steel and is protected with a heavy duty paint coating to protect it against any potential scratches. It’s a robust tubular steel main frame and it requires home assembly which shouldn’t take you any longer than 30 to 40 minutes. Please note you will need your own tools for assembly as there are no tools included in the box.
- This weight bench can be used for bench presses, sit ups, crunches, incline press, butterfly, preacher curls and leg extensions so you get a wide range of exercise routines to practice for each session. It’s an excellent multi-purpose weight-training package in our opinion and for less than £100 you won’t be disappointed.
- The maximum user weight guide here is approx. 100kg, the maximum weight loading is 100kg and the weights and barbell will need to be purchased separately. The padding on the bench is plenty thick enough to support you and it is covered with a PVC leather which is easy to clean and rub down after your finished your workout.
Price Guide: Less than £100 @ Amazon UK
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Conclusion
After reviewing this list of cheap budget low priced Weight Benches in the UK, we hope our work here can help you out in some small way and perhaps point you in the right direction and give you some ideas to think about. Which Weights Bench would we choose from this list? For the lowest price and best overall value, it would have to be the Bodytrain Advanced Weights Bench outlined earlier and today’s updated price can be double checked below…
Community Feedback
Have you used any of these Weight Benches yourself in the recent past? If so, please educate others in the wider community by leaving your opinions or feedback in the comment box section provided below…
Having a quality weight bench cannot be over emphasized. At a point in my life when I was so eager to get into body fitness I decided to make my own fitness bench myself, I said to myself, how hard can it be. The bench had to give way during one of my workout sessions. Glad I came across this research review as this as I am presently looking to get another weight bench at the lowest possible price and this is a great job here to save me money as the Opti from Argos certainly ticks all of my boxes
Hi Peter, this article certainly points out some really good options and from them, I would definitely be choosing the Everlast weight bench, the features are exactly what I want. I didn’t realise Argos even had these benches in stock so its great to know this – I learned something useful today as the gear from Argos never lets me down
Just to share my feedback, I like all the weight benches you’ve listed here but my preference is the Opti butterfly and the TNP bench. They are all budget friendly and look to be very durable and made from good construction. I particularly like the TNP Weight bench because, it looks to be a bench that is really strong and the folding mechanism is critical due to my small sized gym room at home
Good options are provided here in my opinion. The TNP accessories folding weight bench is really interesting to me as I really like the way it can be easily folded up when I’m finished with it as I have a really small living space so that one would be my preferred bench to go with here. The price isn’t too bad for the budget I have set aside either, thanks for flagging this one up as I hadn’t seen fold up benches before.
Hello Peter, I have read your article on cheap weight benches available in the UK and I must say every gym owner or fitness person should read this article before buying their benches. Even at the cheap and low prices, you can get a good deal from a recognised brand, I had one in the past from a brand that I knew nothing of and it only lasted 3 months. I would say that people should stick to the brands that they know the best and trust as the cheapest prices is not always the best option when you look at it from a long term basis point of view. That’s my thoughts on this subject but thanks for sharing the options, I am sure there are many here in the UK that will benefit from this
I am glad you posted this video and I certainly took something from it, I like how you let people know that if they are working out alone to not put the clips on the end. I used to workout alone in my home gym and since I changed weight all the time I just left the end clips off to make changing the weight a quicker process. One day while I was bench pressing the weight bar ended up on my chest and I couldn’t get it off, fortunately since the end clips were not on I was able to tip the bar and make the weights slide off. In my opinion the best buy from this list would be the Opti 30kg or the Everlast bench, both equally solid and more or less the same cost wise
This is an money saving article. I am a great fan of everlast weight bench, It is very affordable and looks solid and durable and the fact that the weights are included is a major plus which makes it a bargain at £84.99 from what I can see. Many others don’t have the weight plates included but the Everlast does which is a big advantage