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When you think of working out, chances are you visualize yourself doing some sort of heavy iron slamming presses on a sturdy bench. Maybe you see yourself ripping up some powerful dumbbell rows on a bench. You may even get creative and do some sort of weighted step up to hit the legs on your bench. The point is this: one of the cornerstone equipment pieces for a workout is a simple and essential Utility Bench. A bench that is adjustable is ideal and adds versatility to your workout. Adjustable benches give you that ability to do multiple exercises that simply aren t possible on a standard flat bench let alone without a bench at all. So the question begs itself, What kind of bench should I get?

You have an abundant supply of choices out there when it comes to what training equipment you use. There are pieces all over the price gambit. A lot of the time those pieces of equipment at the very bottom end of the price spectrum are just that… pieces. I hope you catch my drift! On the flip side there are quite a few options that are simply overpriced. Allow me to explain: On Yahoo.com I recently came across an article on the top 10 biggest car flops of this year. Initially I was surprised to see a $400,000 Maybach Sedan present on this list. Reading into the story it quickly becomes clear why it has proven to be a flop. This Maybach is essentially a full sized Mercedes with different body panels. Now don t get me wrong, a Mercedes isn t a cheap car at $100,000; but, perspective buyers weren t fooled by the emblem on the hood and opted to get the Mercedes and save $300,000. You may be wondering, What is wrong with this guy and what is he smoking… why is he talking about cars? Fair question! Let me explain…

When considering which training equipment is right for you, don t be fooled by the price tag. Look for quality, functionality and the ability to grow with the growing demands of your workouts! When you look at the difference in ride, style, performance etcetera of the Maybach versus the Mercedes you will see little difference (actually I feel the Mercedes is a sharper looking car) other than the fact that you could buy four Mercedes instead of one Maybach. What s more is the Mercedes buyers wouldn t be skimping on quality. This same mindset is needed when deciding upon your training supplies. When choosing exercise equipment it is imperative not to skimp on quality, but at the same time it is not necessary to throw away your hard earned cash on B.S.

At this point you are probably asking, What is a great adjustable bench for my home gym set-up? As I said before, the choices are plenty; but, one of the best benches when it comes to quality but also with reasonable cost.

A highly durable workbench is important as you increase your continue to train for a longer period of time. You would want to have a workbench that you can abuse as your lift heavier weights. An adjustable bench is also important for you perform exercises that will create better definition in your physique. When investing in your home gym, a little research would make a difference in getting the best out of your money s worth.

Your workbench must have a Linkage System. Most benches out there are free standing with no linking option. What I mean by that is if you use a standard adjustable bench in a power rack for instance, you place the bench in the rack. This is simple; but, can be unsafe. If you are moving considerable weight the bench can slide when racking or un-racking the weight. This puts you at risk of injury during your workout. Also to consider is your positioning on the bench and distance from the racking area. With a bench that is just rolled into the rack, it is always a guessing game and inconsistent from one workout to another. To overcome this issue, the added linkage system allows you to securely fasten your bench in place.This gives you full versatility, consistency, and safety all in one!

Expandability to Full Gym with Line of Quality Accessories is also important. Most benches out there are just that…benches. You buy a bench and that is precisely what you get. Choose the one that can provide you options to expand and complete your gym in the future! There are great manufacturers that can provide you a list of quality of quality accessories that you can attach to your bench.

What are these accessories and what can they do for you?

1) Leg Press

2) Leg Lift/Curl

3) Machine Dip

4) Arm Curl

5) Pec Fly

6) Lat Towe

The Leg Press: This accessory gives you a multi-joint leg training option. You can stack weight on and hammer the legs with a tried and true exercise. The total body effect of doing leg work is undeniable. The Leg Press Accessory gives you the ability to add this to your bench right away or at a later time.

Leg Lift/Curl: Isolation exercises, though not in vogue at the moment, are an excellent way to improve strength and bring out muscle separation. Another benefit is improvement in your mind-muscle connection. A leg extension and leg curl accessory option is the perfect combo for the thigh.

Machine Dip: If you want bigger arms you should know that a big triceps is the key to overall arm size. One of the best exercises for adding sheer mass to the back of the arms is the dip. The Machine Dip accessory gives you the ability to do this exercise and shred up your triceps.

Arm Curl: Triceps give you are mass but a great bicep peak is often sought after. How do you get that peak? Arm Curls. The Arm Curl accessory is an excellent option for increasing the peak of your biceps.

Pec Fly: For chest development presses are great; however, you must remember the fly movement. Many people find dumbbell flies stress the shoulder and miss out on hitting the pecs. This is where a machine fly can come to the rescue. The strength curve in the movement matches the strength curve of the natural fly movement on the Pec Fly accessory. Looking to improve the mass and striations in your chest? Consider the Pec Fly Accessory.

Lat Tower: Do you want to develop your back? You should! Many neglect their back and focus only on their chest creating an imbalance. A balanced physique is a better performing physique. The lat tower is an awesome way to get those needed pulling exercises often missed out on.

These accessories allow expansion to a full gym now or later It s your choice! So, what would a weekly workout plan look like with this set-up you may be wondering

Sample Workouts

Monday (Chest and Tri s)

4 10-15 Incline Bench Press

4 10-15 Bench Press

4 10-15 Pec Fly (Accessory)

4 10-15 Decline Bench Press

4 10-15 Dip (Accessory)

4 10-15 Triceps Pushdown (Lat Tower Accessory)

2 10-50 Crunches

Tuesday (Back and Bi s)

4 10-15 Single Arm Dumbbell Row

4 10-15 Lat Pulldown

4 10-15 Inclined Bench Dual Dumbbell Row

4 10-15 Lying Dumbbell Pullove

4 10-15 Arm Curl (Accessory)

2 10-50 Seated Knee Raise

Thursday (Legs)

4 10-15 Leg Press (Accessory)

4 10-15 Bench Step-Ups

4 10-15 Leg Extension (Accessory)

4 10-15 Leg Curl (Accessory)

4 20-25 Calf Raise (Leg Press Accessory)

2 10-50 Crunches

Friday (Shoulders)

4 10-15 Seated Shoulder Press

4 10-15 Dumbbell Upright Rows

4 10-15 Seated Side Raises

4 10-15 Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise

4 10-15 Incline Bench Front Raise (dumbbells or barbell)

2 10-50 Seated Knee Raises

So there you have it! You decide whether you just need a fully functional bench or are looking for a complete gym which will fulfill your needs.

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