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Bench pressing is one of the most popular lifts in the gym, whether one is following a power lifting regime, bodybuilding regime, or general strength regime. A person can do the bench pressing in different ways, such as free weights (barbell, dumbbells) or a smith machine, or using a specialized bench press machine.

A person may decide to train using a specialized bench press machine rather than free weights because when training alone they are much, much safer. For instance, if a muscle injury occurred during a regular unsupervised bench press, the consequences could be very serious if the lifter loses control of the bar. Likewise, if a lifter cannot complete a lift on a regular unsupervised bench press the bar will come down on them pinning them to the bench – a frightening experience. You don’t have to suffer from any such accidents, miscalculations or fears with a bench press machine. In fact, people who use machines often find their confidence is boosted much more than when using free weights, and are able to handle much more weight because the fear factor is removed.

Smith machines are common in gyms for bench pressing, but a leverage bench press system allows for a more natural bar path that much more closely mimics a free weight barbell bench press. When a person performs a bench press with a barbell, the bar moves in an arc, as it’s pressed up. Smith machines – though many come with an angle – only allow for a straight movement. Leverage machines allow the natural arc to occur.

When purchasing a bench press machine, a person should consider adjustability. Like any form of exercise, having the ability to adjust slightly from time to time to keep progress coming is important. Many leverage bench press machines allow for bench pressing from various body positions – from steep incline, shallow incline, flat to decline. Having a machine which allows for such adjustments is recommended.