Fringe Sport
Fringe Sport Competition Flat Bench
A competition-spec flat bench from Fringe Sport built to platform dimensions, ideal for powerlifters training at home.
A dedicated incline bench with multiple back angles and a fixed seat, optimized for clean dumbbell and shoulder pressing.
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The Force USA Adjustable Incline Bench focuses on doing incline and flat pressing well rather than chasing full FID versatility. The back pad steps through a wide range of incline positions, from flat through a steep near-vertical setting for seated overhead pressing, while the seat stays in a single fixed position. Skipping the adjustable seat and decline mechanism lets the bench keep a lower, cleaner profile with fewer moving parts, which improves rigidity and reduces the gap that plagues many FID benches at incline. The frame is built from heavy-gauge steel with a stable, wide base that resists tipping under heavy dumbbells, and a ladder-pin system makes angle changes quick and secure between sets. The pad is firm and supportive, finished in a durable upholstery that keeps the shoulders stable under load while remaining comfortable for longer sessions. A strong rated capacity covers any realistic home load, and the bench slides under a rack for flat barbell bench pressing. The obvious trade-off is the lack of decline and a fixed seat, so it will not anchor you quite as firmly at the very steepest angles as a multi-seat FID. But for lifters who mostly press flat and incline and value a rigid, low-profile platform, this dedicated incline bench is a focused, well-built choice.
| Bench type | Adjustable Incline |
|---|---|
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Back positions | 8 |
| Seat positions | 1 |
| Weight capacity | 1,000 lb |
| Pad width | 12" |
| Foldable | No |
| Rackable | Yes |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 51" × 23" × 19" |
|---|---|
| Floor footprint | 8.1 sq ft |
| Product weight | 70 lb |
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