{"product_id":"ubench-rubber-encased-barbell-straight-25kg","title":"UBench Rubber Encased Barbell-Straight 25kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoosing benches comes down to matching the equipment to how hard it will actually be worked. The UBench Rubber Encased Barbell-Straight 25kg, from UBench, 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 25kg and rubber construction.\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 68 benches we stock, this sits in the middle at R2 752 — the range runs R238 to R8 599, 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: UBench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Barbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: US5427-S 25KG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 25kg and rubber construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new unless the listing states otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowsing options? \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 are the categories most people compare this against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial and home equipment differ mainly in duty cycle — how many hours a day the frame, bearings and upholstery are designed to take. Equipment built for occasional use will usually survive a home routine comfortably but will not last on a busy floor, and the difference shows in the parts you cannot see rather than the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy to help you compare the UBench Rubber Encased Barbell-Straight 25kg against the alternatives, or check it will go through your door. Just ask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UBench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794994819253,"sku":"US5427-S 25KG","price":2752.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/ATHD037_e21f3750-3f8e-43a1-aa17-98f2c8c1bfa6.jpg?v=1783899321","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/ubench-rubber-encased-barbell-straight-25kg","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}