Flat Utility Weight Bench

The Tru Grit Fitness Flat Weight Bench is one of those surprise wins if you catch it at the right price. I grabbed mine when Best Buy was clearing them out for $60, and at that price it was an absolute steal. For what I paid, it feels solid and stable, especially compared to some of the cheaper Amazon style flat benches floating around. It is a straightforward bench. No frills, no adjustments, just a sturdy platform to press on. It handles normal bench work without wobbling all over the place, which is really all you need from a flat bench. If I had to nitpick, the material covering the pad could definitely be better. It does not feel super premium and you can tell where some cost savings were made. But again, for sixty bucks, I am not complaining. At full retail I would probably shop around, but at clearance pricing this was a great pickup and punches above some of the other budget options out there.

I have been using this piece as my only dedicated flat bench for over 3 years. I got this piece primarily because how many basic things it does well at a good price. At the time, new they were $100. I did get it for $50 on FBMP. It has a single foot post which gives your feet plenty of room, competition height for powerlifting, and it’s lightweight making it easy to roll around. It will stand upright just fine, but it’s not made to do it with that in mind. The pad material is a bit slick, but the firmness and thickness is good. I do have an AB 5200 and I use that for a flat bench most of the time, but it’s nice having a second option for a guest or for movements where I need to move the bench around for whatever reason. I just checked the new price on it and I don’t think it’s worth it at $200. Get a rep bench at that price. They have much better pad material and feel for no much more.