4. Support For Heavy Lifters
Gym benches provide the support needed to lift heavy weights.
They do not break or buckle under the strain. A bench also
gives the user more confidence to focus on muscle without
having to stress about losing balance or control during the
movement.
5. Target Different Angles Of The Muscle
Hyperextension – usually a difficult movement to perform can be
easily practiced on the gym benches. This movement helps
improve core stability, posture and strengthen the lower back
muscles.
6. Target Different Muscle Groups That Are
Hard To Reach
By performing rear deltoid dumbbell row in a sitting position help
target the rear deltoid muscle easily than when standing. This is
because body gains more stability in a seated position.
7. For Versatile Workout Options
The weight bench does not only have to be used for exercises
using a bar or dumbbell. It can also be used as a step for
step ups, or as a platform for pushups, or as a mat for
abdominal exercises. Gym benches can also be used for
basic cardio exercises
such as burpees.
8. Offer Benefits to Beginners
New weight trainers struggle to remember proper posture,
technique and breathing guidelines. Some use momentum of
the body when performing an exercise such as a bicep curl
which is a bad practice. However, exercising using a bench
help eliminate such issues and aid exerciser learn the basic
principles without
worrying about falling over.