ABX Weight Bench

Lots of hype from reviewers, but also lots of quality control issues (do a little digging/research). Better options and wouldn’t recommend this

This is the first “nice” bench I’ve ever owned so I did a lot of research before landing on the ABX. The attachment ecosystem and the folding upper pad were primarily what I was interested in. The bench is ROCK SOLID. I’m a heavy guy, so putting myself into the sit up attachment for the bench was a massive leap of faith. At no point did I feel unsafe or unsupported hanging upside down or at the top of a sit-up. One complaint regarding the sit-up attachment is how awkward it is getting into the position. I’m 5’11” and my head just about rests on the seat of the bench. If I’m not careful in my setup, it can put a lot of pressure on my knees also. The leg developer attachment is also really nice, however it’s at its best when used with the cable attachment. When used with a plate the weight curve is reasonable but it’s heavier towards the end of the motion. Used with a cable the weight is consistent the whole way through (it actually felt comparable to leg curls/extensions I was familiar from my local gym). Attaching the Leg Developer is also tricky because it’s inserted at an angle but requires you to come at it straight on. I’m sure it won’t be a problem after I’m used to it but it’s worth noting. I’ve seen lots of complaints online regarding the weight of this bench and difficulty to move however I came from beefy Hammer Strength benches at my local gym and these are no harder to move than one of those. Maybe I could have done more research and found something that does all of this for less, but I’m happy with the choice I made. This will have a place in my gym for a LONG time

I really like this bench, however, have deducted a star for build quality and performance due to a couple of issues. First the good: the bench feels very stable, the zero gap is great and I never even notice the gap, the attachments are easy to put on and work well. The laser cut degree settings making it easy to set the bench up consistently and quickly. The tough parts are that the angle you need to wheel the bench is annoying. Yes it moves but for the price the wheels could be larger and move more freely. I also had the knurled nob that hold the attachments gets stuck after I do decline sit-ups or heavy leg ext to the point where the nulling knob unscrewed off the screw post. So now every couple of workouts I will need to use vice grips to loosen the screw.

Simply excellent. The folding headrest is great, it's now a must have for me on any adjustable bench, and the automatic zero gap is incredible. No need to touch 4 adjustments to make the bench flat again. The attachment ecosystem is good. It does what it does well; not better than the best stand alone pieces, but much better than not having them and I love having the freedom of choice and space.

The ABX bench is one of the more versatile benches I’ve used. It adjusts easily and feels solid whether I’m pressing, doing incline work, or using it for accessories. The pad is comfortable without being too soft, and the overall build feels sturdy even under heavier weight. If you want a bench that can handle a lot of different movements without taking up a ton of space, this is a great option.

Great bench, the adjustable head rest really adds a level of much needed versatility when I’m trying to pack as much as I can into one side of a two car garage. Solid, looks sharp, is a little grippy. While I haven’t had it for long I am loving its use so far! It’s easy to move, has an enclosed ladder style with a ton of angle options, and I always like a seat that can angle up high which this does. Very impressed!

Fantastic bench. Incredibly solid. The pad while firm is very grippy and comfortable. Flat benching I feel engaged into the bench and the width keeps my shoulders locked in. The zero gap is a great and easy to use feature. The head rest drop feature makes it really hard for me to ever consider a bench that doesn’t have it. Seated presses, seated cable flys, rows, all a game changer. This for some people could completely eliminate the need for rack mounted pads. The bench is pretty easy to move around although the angle has to be just right for the wheels not to catch. Moving over taped seams on my horse mats, the wheels can get caught. It’s capable of standing upright for storage which is hugely convenient for small spaces. I haven’t used or had any attachments as I was looking for the other features. That being said the features of just the bench are premium but at the $750 cost range, this is definitely on the high end compared to others but it does have features that not any other one bench has for cheaper.

Awesome bench so far! Only been a month so time will tell, but the zero gap is really nice