CAP Flat Weight Bench specs and comparison
The CAP flat weight bench is a black, fixed flat bench with box-stitched padding. What matters is whether a single flat position covers the way you train; the specs below speak to your room and your lifting.
This is a fixed flat bench in black with box-stitched padding and a steel tubing frame, with a recommended maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs. The back doesn't adjust, so it handles flat work only. That is the dividing line between it and the adjustable benches in the same range.
Who it is for
Lifters whose body weight plus the load on the bar stays under the recommended maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs.
Buyers short on room who can spare the assembled dimensions of 43x19x17 inches.
Who it is not for
Heavy lifters whose body weight plus load creeps toward 500 lbs.
Anyone planning incline or decline presses: this bench has a single flat position.
Buyers who expect plates in the box: the only included component is the flat bench.
CAP flat bench key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | CAP |
| Model | FM-CS713 |
| Color | Black |
| Type | Fixed flat bench |
| Included | Flat bench |
| Recommended maximum weight capacity | 500 lbs |
| Assembled dimensions | 43x19x17 inches |
| Item weight | 18 pounds |
| Frame | Steel tubing, 2mm 3x1.5 |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Padding | Box-stitched; thickness not confirmed |
| Finish | Powder-coat |
| Warranty | 30 day manufacturer |
In daily use
With a single flat position there is nothing to set or lock between exercises. Sit down, settle in and lift.
Measure your floor against the assembled dimensions of 43x19x17 inches. Then leave extra space around the bench for the bar path and for loading plates.
The recommended maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs is a combined figure. Add your own body weight to the weight you plan to press, and keep that total clearly under the limit.
The item weight is 18 pounds. If you plan to carry the bench between a storage spot and the place where you lift, that is the number to weigh.
Strengths and trade-offs
The recommended capacity of 500 lbs includes the user, so the limit is simple to work out: body weight plus load.
The item weight of 18 pounds gives you something concrete to plan a move around.
The frame is built with 2mm 3x1.5 steel tubing and a powder-coat finish.
No incline or decline, so angled presses are out.
Only the bench is included, so plates and a bar are a separate matter.
The warranty is 30 day manufacturer, a short cover period.
Whether it folds is not confirmed, so plan storage around the 43x19x17 inches assembled; padding thickness is not confirmed either.
Is the CAP bench worth it?
Yes, if you only ever train flat and your body weight plus bar load stays well under the recommended maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs. If you want incline work, adjustable benches with incline cover that. If you need a bench that folds, the Finer Form Foldable Flat Weight Bench is the place to start.
Before you buy
Measure your floor against the assembled 43x19x17 inches, then add space around it for loading plates.
Add your body weight to your heaviest planned load and compare the total with the recommended maximum of 500 lbs.
Decide whether you will ever need an angle: the flat position cannot change.
The product card below shows the current price and availability.
What to compare it with
The Finer Form Foldable Flat Weight Bench is another flat bench, and its name lists a folding design. If storing the bench folded decides it, start there.
If you want angle changes, look at adjustable benches with incline. The adjustable back is the spec that separates them from this fixed bench.
To plan the room first, read the guide on an apartment gym layout under 50 sq ft.
FAQ
Can I do incline presses on the CAP bench?
No, because it is a fixed flat bench with a single position. For angled presses you need an adjustable bench with a movable back.
What is the CAP bench made of?
The listed material is alloy steel. The frame uses 2mm 3x1.5 steel tubing and carries a powder-coat finish.
How do I apply the weight limit?
Add your body weight to the weight you lift and keep the total under the recommended maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs. A figure of 1250 lbs is also quoted as an ASTM-based test result, but plan around 500 lbs; how the two relate is not confirmed.
Is there a warranty on the CAP bench?
Yes, it carries a 30 day manufacturer warranty.
What the specs mean in use
The recommended maximum weight capacity is 500 lbs. Add your body weight to the load you press and keep the total under that figure.
Assembled dimensions are 43x19x17 inches. Measure your floor against that footprint before you buy.
The frame is built with 2mm 3x1.5 steel tubing under the padded top.
CAP Flat Weight Bench
Cap Flat Weight Bench, Color Series, 500lb Capacity
CAP
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Fixed flat bench for flat-only training; no incline.