The Volksgym VB-31 is the flat bench that most serious home gym users in the UAE should start with — a 25 kg steel frame with a 1410 x 560 mm pad surface that provides the stability and width needed for proper barbell bench pressing. At AED 1,499, the VB-31 hits the point where you stop compromising on bench quality without entering commercial-grade pricing.

The numbers that matter in a flat bench

Pad width: 560 mm. This is wide enough to support your shoulder blades during pressing without your upper back sliding off the edges — a common problem with narrow budget benches. Height: 430 mm from floor to pad surface, which positions most lifters at the correct height for leg drive during bench press (feet flat, knees at approximately 90°).

At 25 kg net weight, the VB-31 is heavy enough to stay planted during heavy pressing but light enough that one person can reposition it in a home gym. The 27 kg gross weight means the shipping box is manageable for apartment delivery.

Technical specifications

Who should buy the VB-31

• Barbell bench press enthusiasts — the 560 mm pad width and 430 mm height are correct for barbell pressing with proper form. This isn't a "good enough" bench — it's a properly dimensioned one.
• Users stepping up from a budget adjustable bench — if your pressing has outgrown a lightweight bench, the VB-31's 25 kg frame provides the stability upgrade you need for flat work.
• Home gym builders on a mid-range budget — AED 1,499 for a flat bench you'll use for years. The VB-31 won't be the limiting factor in your training.

Frequently asked questions

VB-31 vs S6-036 — worth the AED 400 upgrade?

The S6-036 (AED 1,899) supports 150 kg user weight and weighs 29 kg — a more robust build. If you're a larger lifter (over 100 kg) or plan to bench press with heavy loads regularly, the S6-036's extra 4 kg of frame mass and confirmed 150 kg capacity justify the premium. For lifters under 100 kg, the VB-31 is the better value.

Can I do incline exercises on a flat bench?

No. The VB-31 is a fixed flat bench — zero degrees only. For incline presses and seated work, you need an adjustable bench like the VG-011-B (AED 1,099) or FWB-14 (AED 799). Many serious home gyms have both: a flat bench for pressing and an adjustable bench for everything else.

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