Flybird Adjustable Weight Bench Review

Who this bench is for

The Flybird adjustable bench is for a tall lifter with a small gym. The backrest is long enough that my head stays on the pad at 6'5", and when I'm done it folds up and stores flat against the wall.

If you're looking for a good quality weight bench that doesn't break the bank, this is one I'd highly recommend.

Why I upgraded

A good weight bench is one of the central pieces of any home gym. I've had different benches over the years. The one right before this was also an adjustable bench from Flybird that I got on Amazon.

That one was relatively cheap, and it always felt a little small for me. I'm 6'5" and I weigh 270 pounds, so I need something with a little more bulk to it. This one came from FED Fitness, and I didn't know what to expect.

I had the two side by side when I built it. They're comparable, but the old one just feels a lot cheaper. This one costs a little more, and I think you're getting more bang for your buck.

Does it fit a 6'5" guy?

Yes. It's a straight bench the whole way up, and it feels plenty long. Sitting on the very edge of the seat and lying back, my head is still on the pad.

Set it to an incline and my head is right at the top where it needs to be. The extra long backrest is one of my favorite parts of this bench. That's huge for a tall guy like me.

It's not super wide. The listing says 13 inches. It felt good on my back and didn't feel too narrow, but if you're a really broad guy, know that going in.

How stable it is

The first time I sat on it I said, man, that feels solid. It doesn't feel shaky. I did some incline work with dumbbells that first day and it felt really solid under me.

After using it for over a month, it's super solid. It has held up to everything I've wanted it to do. It doesn't feel like it's going to fall over.

The listing says 800 pounds. I haven't tested anywhere near that, so that's their number, not mine.

The adjustments

This is what I like about it a lot. You pull the pin, you adjust it, and it locks in place. It's clean and easy.

The backrest has eight holes, from straight up and down, through the inclines, to flat, and then a decline. The seat has three notches. The leg support moves up and down too, and it locks with a ball pin.

Both ends adjusting is what lets you do all kinds of different lifts. Raise the seat a bit on an incline and it feels like an old school incline press.

The spots with a little give

A couple of spots feel a little flimsy. It's not the frame. It's the ball pin, which has a little give in it.

There's also a bit more give up at the very top of the backrest. There's just not as much support up there as there is in the middle. Neither one has been a problem.

Folding it up

In a small gym, this is a big deal. You put the backrest and the seat down, pull the pin, and it folds right up and stores flat on the wall. To use it again you pull it out, set it down and slide the pin back in.

A lot of people buy a bench and then can't put it away. That's the number one hurdle I see. This one folds up pretty flat and it's super easy to do.

Putting it together

It's four steps, and the tools are in the box. Most of the bench comes as one folded piece. You unfold the main frame, pin it, bolt on the front and back legs, and attach the leg support.

There are two ball pins, a bigger one and a smaller one. The bigger one goes in the main frame. The smaller one is for the leg support.

One thing I thought was neat. All four feet have levelers you can turn up or down. If the bench is wobbly on your floor, you can level it out.

Flat bench or adjustable?

Here's a pro tip. Spend the extra money and get an adjustable bench. Don't just buy a flat bench.

You might think you'll save a little money. But there are so many more things you can do with an adjustable bench that it's worth the extra cost, even if it means you save up a little longer.

Would I buy it again?

It's been a great addition to my home gym, and I'd highly recommend it. It's solid, it fits me, the adjustments lock in, and it gets out of the way when I'm done.

If you already have a heavy commercial bench and you don't need to save space, you don't need this one. For a home gym without a lot of room, it's a really good bench. The pad wipes clean too, which I've noticed is legit.