OVERVIEW There is a reason that the bench is such a popular workout tool. Simple and easy to use, it is rare to find one that combines comfort, stability and durability as well as the adidas Essential Utility Bench. The bench incline and decline options allow you to make small adjustments to your exercises that will have a big impact on the results. The broad back support is comfortable without reducing the range of motion around the shoulder. The thick padding has enough give in it to be extremely comfortable but is firm enough to be the base of all your exercises without destabilising you.

TO BE YOUR BEST Workout on your own with the classic free weight moves like: bench press, chest press, shoulder press and more. Remember it doesn’t require you to be seated, use the bench as a platform to try some single arm rows and give your back a workout too.

COACH SAYS Always use a bench in a workout but don’t be limited to laying on your back; get up and do some tricep dips, elevated lunges or some bridging exercises where you support just your shoulders on the bench to activate your core while doing pullovers and presses. More and more we are seeing people neglect the basics of training, it’s important to remember the old-school methods that have served gym goers well for decades.

DESIGNER NOTES The push and pull back support locking mechanism allows you to effortlessly change your workout position quickly between sets