{"product_id":"active-adjustable-ab-bench","title":"Active Adjustable Ab Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoosing benches comes down to matching the equipment to how hard it will actually be worked. The Active Adjustable Ab Bench, from Active, 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 an adjustable design.\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 108 benches we stock, this sits in the middle at R10 625 — the range runs R1 996 to R29 929, 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\u003eBrand: Active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Benches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: XHA 034\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: an adjustable design\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\/racks-and-cages\"\u003eRacks And Cages\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dumbbells\"\u003eDumbbells\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 Active Adjustable Ab Bench 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":"Active","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794958708917,"sku":"XHA 034","price":10625.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/XHA034.png?v=1783898324","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/active-adjustable-ab-bench","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}