Finer Form Multi-Functional FID Weight Bench Review

You get a lot of bench for the money with the Finer Form Multi-Functional FID Weight Bench. You can perform over 100 exercises with this bench, from preacher curls to decline presses. But it’s not just versatility that sells this bench for me, it’s also the quality.

Yeah, it’s not a heavy-duty bench, it hasn’t been designed for serious lifters, lifting heavy, but the quality is there. It weighs around 50lb, so there’s some weight there. That extra bit of weight is a reassuring sign that it’s made from high-quality materials. It doesn’t feel cheap.

As a weight bench, even without the multi-functional gear, it’s a pretty good, well-made bench.

It’s certainly a weight bench, I think it’s worth taking a much closer look at, and in today’s review, I’m going to take a close look at everything Finer Forms FID bench has to offer, including any drawbacks.

Also, at the end of the review, I’ll compare the Finer Form bench with another fav of mine in this price category, the K KingKang Multi-Functional Bench, as it will be interesting to see how these two match up.

First, a quick look at the Finer Form Multi-Function FID Weight Bench product specs!

Specs

Why Do We Like The Finer Form Multi-Functional FID Bench?

The most important thing you need to look for with any weight bench is stability. No one wants a wobbly bench, a bench that has a wobble is off-putting, and it can be dangerous. Stability should be your no.1 concern when choosing a weight bench.

The Finer Form weight bench, as mentioned, is a sturdy bench for the price point.

It weighs nearly 50lb, which is a good thing, it’s much heavier than the low-cost lightweight benches, which are plagued with stability problems. The extra weight of the Finer Form FID Bench really helps give it that sturdy, well-made feel.

But it’s not just the weight that keeps a bench stable. There are many more features that can really help, and one of them is wide front and rear stabilizing feet, which the Finer Form bench has.

The wide feet prevent wobbling, and the adjustable levelers at the ends of the feet can be adjusted to keep the bench stable on uneven floors, which is a really handy feature.

18″ Height (when backpad is in flat position)

Also, the bench’s height is almost perfect. This shows these guys have really thought about the design of their bench. So many of the budget benches get the bench height wrong, with many being too high.

Some I’ve reviewed with heights of 22″ in flat, which can really affect you when bench pressing, as the bench is too high to keep your feet flat on the floor, thus reducing your pressing power.

Competition and commercial flat benches are typically around 17.5″ in height, and the closer you can get to this height with an adjustable bench when in flat the better.

The Finer Form Bench measures 18″ in height from the floor to the top of the padding when the backpad is in its flat position, which is excellent for an adjustable weight bench. It means the Finer Form Bench is just as impressive in flat as it is in incline. Big thumbs up from me.

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Can It Handle Its 1000lb Weight Capacity?

I’ve been reviewing weight benches for well over a decade, and I’m still surprised by the huge weight capacities some budget benches love to boast, when in reality they couldn’t handle anywhere near their so-called weight capacities on a daily basis.

Nearly all the companies that produce budget benches are guilty of it, boasting high weight capacities helps sell their benches, and they know most people who buy their benches are beginners and will never lift that heavy anyway.

None of the budget benches have the heavy-duty builds or welds to cope with such weight.

And even though I’ve said the Finer Form Bench is a well-made weight bench for the price point, it’s still a long way off from being a heavy-duty/commercial-grade bench, and a 1000lb weight capacity is unrealistic.

To be safe, keep well below the Finer Form’s max weight capacity of 1000lb. 600lb is a much more realistic weight for a well-made multi-functional low-cost bench like the Finer Form.

If you’re a seasoned lifter already lifting heavy and transitioning from the gym to home workouts, you’ll need to spend more and get something more heavy-duty.

The Finer Form Multi-Functional Bench is designed for beginners and intermediates looking to take their dumbbell workouts to the next level.

Ladder System Fast To Adjust

It’s great to see Finer Form chose to use a ladder adjustment system for the backpad. They’re much faster to adjust than the pin pull type systems, and they feel much more sturdy when you’re bench pressing.

Also, with pull-pin systems, there’s always the worry that the pin might snap, which I’ve seen happen a few times with the budget benches, and that’s because the quality just isn’t there.

The ladder adjustment system has always been the best system for adjusting the backpad, it’s faster, sturdier, and safer.

8 Positions

The Finer Form bench boasts a ton of backpad positions, which is really impressive for a multi-functional weight bench, with many multi-functional benches boasting just 3.

With the FID version of this bench, you get 8 backpad positions, which include both decline and incline backpad angles. This will allow you to develop all areas of your pecs, lower, middle, and upper, which is great news for anyone wanting to add some mass to their pecs.

It’s a full FID Weight Bench (flat, incline, and Decline), which is what you want. Yeah, you have to pay a few more bucks for this FID version of the bench, but it means you have incline positions for the backpad, for incline presses and seated shoulder press, so that extra $30 is well worth it.

Support In Incline – Adjustable Seat

I’ve always said an adjustable seat is an essential feature when choosing an adjustable weight bench. The reason it’s so important is that it stops your butt from slipping down the seat when pressing.

You need a stable base to press from, especially when lifting heavy. Without a stable base, the amount of power you can produce is affected, and so too is your form. An adjustable seat will provide you with that stable base when incline pressing. It’s a feature you should always look for when choosing an adjustable weight bench.

The Finer Form includes a 3-position adjustable seat perfect for decline, flat, and incline exercises. Another big thumbs up from me.

Hyper Extensions

The back extender attachment is a really useful attachment because it can also be used for preacher curls.

Preacher curls are one of my favorite exercises for the biceps. Why? Because you can isolate the biceps, it’s a great exercise for maxing them out, and it is usually reserved for the gym, since not many of us have a preacher curl at home.

I’ve been lifting at home for over 20 years, and I still dont own a preacher curl bench/stand, so it’s great to find a bench at this price that includes the desirable preacher curl attachment.

Almost worth buying this bench just for this reason alone. Also, a quick tip: if you haven’t got an EZ bar, you should get one if you’re going to buy this bench.

EZbar close-grip preacher curls are so effective for isolating the biceps, maximizing muscle growth, and reducing wrist strain compared to straight bars. And you can get hold of a decent EZ bar for around $40.

High-Density Foam Padding

Padding is a feature many people overlook when choosing a weight bench, but it’s more important than you might think. If it’s too soft, it causes stability problems, and if it’s too hard, it’s uncomfortable and off-putting.

Which is why high-density foam is perfect for a weight bench.

It’s the gold standard for weight benches. It’s not too soft or too hard, it’s just right. The Finer Form bench uses 2″ high density foam padding, always nice to find and imrpessive for this price range.

Anything I Didn’t Like?

The instruction manual isn’t much good. Some guesswork is needed, as a few users have mentioned. Also, this bench isn’t foldable, so you’ll need a permanent space to store it. I recommend taking measurements first if you’re tight on space.

But that’s it really, I can’t find much to fault about the actual bench, once fully assembled, it’s an impressive, versatile bench. I wouldn’t call it a budget bench. I’ve reviewed over 50 budget benches, and Finer Form benches are slightly better than the budget benches. They have some weight to them, and they’re well-made.

So dont expect the quality of a heavy-duty bench, you’re looking at somewhere in between with the Finer Form Multi-functional FID bench, for around $200, I do think you get a lot of bench for your money.

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K KingKang Multi-Functional Weight Bench (compared)

The KingKang Multi-Functional Bench costs around $50 less than the Finer Form FID Multi-Functional Bench. And it shows, the King Kang bench doesn’t quite have the quality of the Finer Form bench. It weighs less and feels more like a budget option than anything else.

Still, even though it lacks that sturdy feel of the Finer Form Bench, it still offers a lot for the money. For $150, you’re getting an adjustable bench with 8 backpad positions, which includes a decline angle for decline presses and sit-ups.

You also have the hyper extension (back extensions) attachment, which is impressive on this bench, as you can adjust the pad’s angle and height.

With the Finer Form Bench, you can only adjust the height of the hyper extension pad, not its angle, which is a shame. I like that K KingKang thought to include this option.

Also, you have a leg extension attachment, which is great for working the quads, and a feature that the Finer Form Bench lacks.

However, when it comes to the essentials, the features that really matter when choosing an adjustable weight bench, this is where the KingKang really falls behind the Finer Form FID Bench.

There’s no adjustable seat on the KingKang bench, which is disappointing, as I feel it’s an essential feature, even for beginners, when incline pressing.

And the backrest uses the pin pull adjustment system, which is much slower to adjust than the more desirable ladder adjustment system.

But what disappoints me most about the KingKang is the height of the bench when the backrest is in its flat position, from the floor to the top of the pad it measures 22″, which is too high. Most users under 6ft will struggle to keep their feet flat on the floor when bench pressing, which is a problem.

So yes, the build quality is ok with the KingKang Bench,  and it offers a few useful features the Finer Form doesn’t, but when it comes to the essentials, this bench is lacking.

Surprisingly, even with its issues, it’s still a lot better than anything else out there for $150, but if it were me, I’d wait a while, save up the extra $50, and go for the Finer Form FID bench. It’s a much more solid option that’s got the essentials right, which is most important.

To Sum Up

I was impressed with the Finer Form FID Multi-Functional Weight Bench. It’s well-made, there are no wobbles, and it’s a sturdy weight bench. The wide front and rear stabilizing feet, along with adjustable levelers, really help keep the bench stable even on uneven floors.

The padding is great. It uses high-density foam, and the backpad features the ladder adjustment system, so it’s quick and easy to adjust between sets. I loved the preacher curl pad, it’s a useful attachment, I know I’d use a lot.

Okay, it’s not a heavy-duty bench as I mentioned in the intro. You can’t expect a heavy-duty bench in this price range, but you do get a lot of bench for your money with this one.

It’s better than the budget benches, so it’s an excellent option for beginners or intermediate lifters. It will certainly last a good few years of regular use.

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