CAP Economy Adjustable Utility Bench: Specs and Comparison
The CAP Economy Adjustable Utility Bench is a black foldable utility bench with an adjustable backrest and a recommended maximum weight capacity of 500 lbs. Run its numbers against your home gym before you decide.
The CAP Economy Adjustable Utility Bench is a black alloy steel bench with a folding frame and a backrest that has 6 positions. Its recommended maximum capacity is 500 lbs. The fold and the spread of angles set it apart from a plain flat bench.
Who the CAP Economy bench is for
Readers short on floor space. The frame folds, so the bench can leave the floor between sessions.
Anyone who shifts gear between rooms. Weigh the item weight of 25.8 pounds against what you are happy to carry.
Lifters after several angles from one bench. The backrest has 6 positions, so flat and inclined work share a single frame.
Who should look elsewhere
Rooms with a low ceiling. At full incline the bench rises to 50 H inches.
Buyers who expect extras in the box. Only the weight bench is included, so plates, bars or dumbbells come separately.
CAP Economy bench key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | CAP |
| Model | FM-CS904BK |
| Colour | Black |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Frame material | Alloy steel (cold rolled steel tubing) |
| Dimensions, flat | 57.5 L x 23 W x 19 H inches |
| Dimensions, full incline | 57.5 L x 23 W x 50 H inches |
| Item weight | 25.8 pounds |
| Recommended maximum weight capacity | 500 lbs |
| Tested based on ASTM standards to hold up to | 1000 lbs |
| Padding | Double-stitched boxed padding on plywood |
| Finish and hardware | Powder coating and zinc hardware |
| Floor protection | Front and rear end caps |
| Warranty | 30 day manufacturer |
| Included | Weight bench |
| Folded dimensions | Not confirmed |
| Decline position | Not confirmed |
The CAP Economy bench in daily use
Load. Two capacity numbers appear, and the one to plan around is the 500 lbs recommended maximum. The higher figure is a structural test result, not a working load. Add your body weight to the heaviest weights you lift and compare the sum with the recommended number.
Floor space. Set flat, the bench covers 57.5 L x 23 W inches of floor. Measure that spot and leave room to walk around it. The apartment gym layout guide helps with fitting a bench into a small room.
Headroom. Raising the backrest changes only the height: length and width stay put while the bench climbs from 19 H to 50 H inches at full incline. Glance at the ceiling before you set the backrest high.
Moving it. Carrying the bench between a storage spot and your training area means lifting its 25.8 pounds. Ask yourself whether you will repeat that carry every session.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
Foldable frame: the bench can be put away between sessions, which clears the floor.
6 backrest positions: flat and incline presses, rows and shoulder work share one frame.
End caps and pad: front and rear end caps are listed to protect the floor, and the pad is double-stitched.
Trade-offs
50 H inches at full incline: you need clear height above the bench in that position.
Weight bench only in the box: plates, bars or dumbbells are separate.
30 day manufacturer warranty: the cover is short for a bench you plan to keep for years.
Is the CAP Economy Adjustable Utility Bench worth it?
It is worth a look if you want one foldable, economy-class bench with several backrest angles and your body weight plus your weights stay under the 500 lbs recommended maximum. Watch the ceiling too, since the bench reaches 50 H inches at full incline.
Before you buy
Ceiling height: check the clearance above your workout spot for the 50 H inch full incline position.
Storage spot: it folds, but the folded size, the decline position and the angle of each backrest position are not confirmed, so measure your storage space against the flat size.
Your total load: add your body weight and your heaviest set of weights, then compare the sum with 500 lbs.
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What to compare it with
KiNGKANG Adjustable Weight Bench: check its backrest range and capacity against the same two figures.
Adjustable Weight Benches: the wider category if you want more options.
CAP Economy Adjustable Utility Bench FAQ
Is the structural test limit a working load for the CAP Economy bench?
No, plan around the recommended maximum capacity of 500 lbs. The higher figure is a structural test limit, so keep your body weight plus your weights under the recommended maximum.
How tall is the CAP Economy bench at full incline?
At full incline it stands 50 H inches tall. Flat it is 19 H inches, so only the height changes while the 57.5 L x 23 W footprint stays the same.
What is the CAP Economy bench made of?
The frame is alloy steel built from cold rolled steel tubing, finished with powder coating and zinc hardware. The pad is boxed padding on plywood.
How long is the warranty on the CAP Economy bench?
The warranty is a 30 day manufacturer warranty.
How many backrest positions does the CAP Economy bench have?
It has 6 backrest positions, which cover flat and incline exercises such as dumbbell presses and rows.
What the specs mean in use
Plan your sessions around the 500 lbs recommended maximum; the 1000 lbs number is a test result rather than a working load.
Only the height changes as the backrest rises: 19 H inches flat and 50 H at full incline, on a 57.5 L x 23 W footprint.
The multi-position backrest lets one bench serve a range of exercises, and the frame folds away when you finish.
CAP Economy Adjustable Utility Bench
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Black foldable bench with 6 backrest positions.