You could bench a lot more than that if you used one of these...
GOOD
All of our benches have competition width/length pads. This is key to a strong, stable bench press. If you've never pressed off a 12 inch wide pad, you have no idea how much stronger, safer and easier it is. Most gym pads are 8-10 inches wide – this is fine if you are a middle-age man looking to press a plate per side. This is not optimal if you're looking to press big weights and big PR’s. So, even our most affordable benches have the strong, serious lifters in mind.
* 12'' x 48'' pad
* 2" x 2" 11 gauge frame
* Non adjustable uprights: Height of supports from ground - 43.5 inches
EFS Econo Olympic Flat Bench with Racks
* 12'' x 48'' pad
* 6 weight pegs per side
* 2" x 2" 11 gauge frame
* Non adjustable uprights
EFS Heavy Duty 3x3 Deluxe Bench Press
*3 x 3 steel posts
* 11 gauge steel fixed uprights
*12" wide bench pad
*17.5 inches tall
* Comes with standard with band pegs
* Length – 57 inches
* Width – 48.5 inches
*Weight (approx) – 175 pounds
* Non adjustable uprights: Height of supports from ground - 43.5 inches
BETTER
These benches are made for competitions, but easy on the budget. They have adjustable uprights which allow you to adjust for different arm lengths.
Olympic Competition Flat Bench 2.5 x 2.5
* 2.5" x 2.5" structural steel tubing with 3/16" wall thickness
* Telescoping tubing is 2" square with 3/16" wall thickness
* All pads are composed of 3/4 inch plywood
* The padding is 2" thick high density foam, which is bonded to the plywood to prevent slippage of the foam
* Marine-grade naugahyde to provide excellent durability and long life through normal use of the equipment
* Bench is 12" wide, 17" high
Olympic Competition Flat Bench 3x3
* 3 x 3 Steel
* 3/16 gauge
* All pads are composed of 3/4 inch plywood
* The padding is 2 inches thick high density foam which is bonded to the plywood to prevent slippage of the foam
* Optional band attachments
* Bench is 12" wide, 17" high
BEST
These are EFS’ best benches – built big for huge benches. The Deluxe Competition Bench has safety bars that can catch a weight as it comes towards a lifter’s head. This is a great help during bench competitions.
Professional Competition Bench CB3
* Band attachments
* Weight storage
* 12.5 inch wide pad
* 17.5 inches in height (from floor to pad)
* Aluminum protection
* 3 x 3 steel
* 3/16 gauge
* All pads are composed of 3/4" plywood
* The padding is 2" thick high density foam which is bonded to the plywood to prevent slippage of the foam.
* Competition legal specs
* Safety head cage
* 2 sets of band pegs
* Texture coated adjustable J cups
* Texture coated bench base
* Powder coated frame
* UHMW plate storage
* Hand off platform
*Made heavy so it won't move back with each rack