Glossary

• Abyss

  A situation when a fitness enthusiast knows what to do but hasn’t done it yet. An abyss may hinder his progress at the gym. For example, a bloke knows leg day exercises but is having second thoughts.

• Ass to Grass

  In order for the squat to be considered “Ass to Grass” the athlete has to squat below the parallel level. You don’t have to necessarily touch your ankles with your glutes to achieve this.

• Parallel Squat

  Your hip crease has to be parallel with your knee cap. If you are planning on competing I would recommend squatting slightly below the parallel level just so that the judges would not have any room for doubt.

• Weight Ratio

  Some machines feature complicated pulley systems and do not reflect the actual weight you are lifting.
  1:1 Ratio – this means that the machine has no mechanical advantage and that you are lifting the weight which you have loaded on the carriage/weight stack.
  2:1 Ratio – this means this machine’s pulley system provides a mechanical advantage and you are lifting half of the loaded weight.
  3:1 Ratio – you are lifting a third of the loaded weight.

• Inclusions

  These are the specific items that you will receive when you purchase the product. Some products are shown with items that are not included for demonstration purposes.

• Upright Position

  The height of the highest position of the bench.

• Pad Thickness

  The overall thickness of the pad including the base board and the padding.

• Backrest Pad

  Back Rest Pads vary in shape and size depending on the intended purpose of the bench.
  Bodybuilding – If you are into bodybuilding or have shoulder problems, we recommend opting for a bench with a narrower backrest pad at the top. It allows your shoulders to sit outside of the bench giving them more room to move around.
  Powerlifting – The standard height and with of IPF specification bench is 45 cm x 30 cm. This gives you the best possible stability for your heavy lifts.
  General Strength Training – Unless you are training for any of the specific goals above, all our benches are suitable for general strength work. They are all robust and durable.

• Colour

  Raw steel will rust without some form of coating. There are various coatings – paint, powder coat, chrome, zinc oxide, zinc plating, titanium plating, etc. All these coatings can also contribute to the aesthetic appeal of the gym equipment.

• Seat Adjustment Angles

  Prevents you from sliding off the bench during exercises like incline press.

• Decline Angle

  Decline Bench Press: -15° – Targets your lower pectoral muscles.

• Back Rest Pad Adjustment Angles

  Flat Bench Press: 0° – Targets your pectoral muscles.
  Incline Bench Press: 35°- 45° – Targets your upper chest.
  Shoulder Press: 60°-90° – Targets your shoulders.