{"product_id":"12-5kg-ubench-dumbbell","title":"12.5kg UBench Dumbbell","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoosing benches comes down to matching the equipment to how hard it will actually be worked. The 12.5kg UBench Dumbbell is aimed at people who want something that holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStripped of marketing language: this is a bench for people who train consistently. Stated details include 12.5kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works best for pressing, rowing and accessory work at home or in a facility, and commercial floors needing benches that survive daily use. Outside that, there may be a better match in the range — ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the footprint against your rack and platform. A bench needs room to load and unload plates either side, not just space for the frame itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the frame gauge and the welds rather than the upholstery. That is what carries the load, and it is what separates a home bench from a commercial one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the other 118 benches we stock, this sits in the middle at R2 250 — the range runs R70 to R90 612, so there is room to move either way if the fit is not right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubber feet protect flooring and stop the bench walking during heavy sets — worth checking they are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor context on how often adults should be training muscle groups, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eWorld Health Organization physical activity guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e are a sensible, independent starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe specifics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Dumbbells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: UBD12.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 12.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new unless the listing states otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find related equipment under \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/strength\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/benches\"\u003eBenches\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/racks-and-cages\"\u003eRacks And Cages\u003c\/a\u003e — worth a look before deciding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical gap between light and heavy-duty benches is not the badge, it is the rating: frame gauge, bearing quality and how easily wear parts can be replaced. Buying slightly above your current needs is almost always cheaper than replacing early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot certain the 12.5kg UBench Dumbbell is right for your space? Send us your room dimensions or a photo and we will tell you honestly whether it fits — including if something else in the range would serve you better.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gym Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794952253621,"sku":"UBD12.5","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/UBD12-5-1.jpg?v=1783898181","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/12-5kg-ubench-dumbbell","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}