Using the Fitbench

by Molly Magunga, MS ATC, CPT, CES

Hello everyone! This week’s “Fitness Tip of the Week” is about using the Fitbench.

The Fitbench can be a very useful piece of equipment for many different circumstances. Sometimes the gym floor can get very packed and trying to get a full workout in can seem impossible, while trying to maintain safe distances. Cable machines are occupied, there are no places to anchor bands, or finding floor space is unlikely. Other times, you may want to start or expand your home gym and want to utilize space as much as possible. This single bench has a ton of equipment and weights stored in it, so it’s all you need. The Fitbench has a bench top that lifts up for incline exercises and is cushioned for plyometrics. There is storage both within the bench and on its sides. It also has several anchor points for resistance band use. The last, neat feature is that the bench also has wheels and handles for maneuverability.

Exploring the Bench:

Starting on the long sides of the bench, you have a total of six dumbbell sets, three per side. These dumbbells range in weight from five to thirty pounds. On the front end of the bench, you will find a 25 pound medball, several attachments for resistance bands, and the handle for moving the bench. The back end of the bench is where two kettlebells (20 and 30 pounds) are stored. When you lift the bench top up from the front end, there is a compartment in which 3 different grades of resistance bands are stored.

Tips on Using Fitbench:

Below is a great full body workout, which utilizes most of the features of the Fitbench. You can do each exercise for reps to focus on strength or do timed intervals to get the heart rate up.