Nicepeople Weight Bench Review: pros, cons, cost, and more

The NicePeople Brand hasn’t been around that long. I’ve only become aware of this company in the past couple of years. And what I have noticed about this brand is that they cater for beginners, none of their gear is meant for experienced guys. And this really shows in their budget-adjustable bench.

The NicePeople Weight Bench weighs just 17lb, it’s the lightest bench I’ve ever reviewed, and I’ve been doing this for over a decade. So don’t go expecting a heavy-duty bench to arrive on your doorstep.

The NicePeople Adjustable Weight Bench is a lightweight bench designed for beginners performing dumbbell workouts at home.

It’s certainly not a bench you could use inside a rack for heavy barbell work.

Still, these lightweight benches have their advantages, you can easily move them around, they don’t take up much room, and they’re cheap. For a beginner just starting out on their lifting journey, they are the perfect choice, as long as they’re well-made.

Even though I’m not a huge fan of the low-cost, lightweight dumbbell bench, I’m impressed with those that get the design right, and this is why today I want to take a much closer look at the NicePeople Bench.

Also, at the end of the review, I’m going to compare the NicePeople Weight Bench to another fav of mine in this price bracket, the Lusper Adjustable Bench (Upgraded Version), as it will be interesting to see how these two dumbbell benches match up.

First, a quick look at the NicePeople Weight Bench product specs!

Why Do We Like The NicePeople Weight Bench?

I’ve already mentioned I love to see a stable, lightweight bench, it really is what sells a bench like the Nicepeople Bench to me.

When you go low cost, it can be really tough choosing a weight bench, as there can be huge differences in design and quality from one bench to the next. Many companies have little to no experience in bench design, and you can easily end up with something dangerous and almost useless for training.

Thankfully, NicePeople did well with their design, it’s a stable, well made bench, so a big thumbs up for getting the essentials right.

Also, I was surprised to find that the padding is made from high-density foam. High-density foam is the gold standard for a weight bench.

The reason high-density foam is so good is that it’s not too soft to cause stability issues when lifting, and it’s not too hard to be off-putting. It’s just right, and exactly what you want to look for when choosing a bench.

Ladder Adjustment System For The Back Pad

Another impressive feature of the NicePeople Adjustable Bench has to be the ladder adjustment system for the back pad.

Ladder adjustment systems are much sturdier than the pull pin type, and they’re a lot quicker to adjust. Pull-pin type adjustment systems are okay on the more expensive weight benches because the quality is there, but on the cheaper benches, the pull-pin system can snap under heavy weight loads.

I always recommend when choosing a low-cost, lightweight bench to choose one with a ladder adjustment system. Not only are they much faster to adjust, but they’re also safer, sturdier, and can handle more weight.

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There’s No Adjustable Seat!

One of the major drawbacks of most benches costing under $100 is the lack of an adjustable seat. The reason an adjustable seat is important is that it gives you support when inclined pressing.

Without an adjustbale seat, your butt starts to slip down the bench, which means you’re pressing from an unstable base. You need a stable base to press from; otherwise, it affects your power and, of course, your form.

Is it a deal killer? Well, that depends on how important incline pressing is to your workout routine. If developing your upper pectorals isn’t that important to you, then an adjustable seat is something you can go without.

But if you’re thinking you might start lifting heavy, and developing all areas of your pecs, then an adjustable seat is a must. And you won’t need to spend that much more for a bench with an adjustable seat.

The NextRep Adjustable Bench is an excellent, low-cost bench that includes a 3-way adjustable seat. And costs under $130.

Excellent Bench in Flat –17.3″

Another major selling point of the NicePeople Bench is the height of the bench when the back pad is in a flat position. It measures 17.3″ from the floor to the top of the padding, which is the same height as most commercial-grade flat benches.

So many of the low-cost benches get the height wrong, with heights of as much as 19″ -22″, which is just too high for proper foot placement when pressing.

You need a weight bench that allows you to keep your feet flat on the floor when bench pressing, which allows for more power and proper form.

So although this bench may not be ideal for incline pressing due to the lack of an adjustable seat, it excels for flat pressing.

And let’s not forget that this is a full FID bench (flat, incline, and decline) I’m always happy to find a full FID bench for under $100. Only 5 years ago, it was almost impossible to find a full FID for under $200!

Veristile – 8 Adjustable Backpad Positions

You get 8 backpad positions with the NicePeople Weight Bench, which is more than enough for anyone’s pressing needs. They range from negative 30 to plus 67 degrees.

The only problem here is that 67 degrees is too low to engage the shoulder muscles fully, you need an angle anywhere between 80 and 90 degrees to engage the shoulders fully.

I have no idea why these guys didn’t include the correct angles for seated shoulder presses, as it’s one of the most important exercises to perform on a weight bench.

Yes, you can perform shoulder presses standing, but there should always be an option on an adjustable bench for seated shoulder presses.

The fact that these guys didn’t include a backpad position for seated shoulder presses does show a lack of experience in bench design. It’s a shame, but again, not a deal killer as you can perform standing dumbbell shoulder presses.

Can the NicePeople Weight Bench Handle 660lb?

A lot of the low-cost weight benches love to boast high weight capacities when in reality, they probably couldn’t handle their max capacity every day for more than a week without breaking, especially the cheap benches with the pull-pin adjustment systems.

Still, even a low-cost bench with a ladder adjustment system like the NicePeople Weight Bench is going to struggle with a 660lb max load. It just doesn’t have the build quality, it weighs 17lb. This is a lightweight bench, designed for dumbbell workouts, not heavy barbell work.

The NicePeople Adjustable Bench is an $80 bench, you need to be realistic when it comes to weight capacity, a more realistic max weight load for a lightweight bench like the NicePeople bench would be 250lb user load and 200lb lifted wieght which gives you a max weight capcity of 450lb, still more than enough for most peoples needs.

5 Minute Assembly

One of the best things about this bench is how easy it is to assemble, it takes around 5 minutes and because its a light bench, you’ll be able to do it on your own. All you need to do is attach the front support bar and tsablizer, and tighten a few bolts. All tools for the job are provided.

Alternative

Luper Adjustable Bench (upgraded version)

Lusper is another company that is relatively new to the market. They haven’t been around long, but they produce some decent gym gear. Like NicePeople, their equipment is low-cost and designed for beginners.

I’ve reviewed a few of their benches, and while nothing they produce is heavy duty, for the price, I was really impressed, especially with the upgraded version of their best-selling dumbbell bench.

There are lots of reasons to like the Lusper upgraded bench, firstly it boasts the ladder adjustment system, so it’s fast to adjust and sturdy when you’re pressing, also the bench comes with high-density foam padding for the seat and backpad, which is always a bonus for any weight bench. It’s not too soft or too hard, it really feels just right.

And thankfully, you have an adjustable seat, which is vital for incline pressing, especially when pressing heavy weights; it’s going to stop your butt from slipping down the seat and excellent to see on a weight bench under $100.

And with 8 backpad positions, including 90 degrees for seated shoulder presses and a -15 degree angle for decline pressing, this is a versatile, lightweight bench.

What’s more, if you’re tight on space, you can fold this bench in under 5 seconds, just remove a couple of pins and fold it.

There really isn’t much I can fault about this bench, it’s well-made, includes everything you need for dumbbell workouts at home, and you get that all important adjustable seat.

There isn’t anything else out there that can beat the Lusper Adjustable bench on price, features, or quality. Yes, the NicePeople Weight Bench comes close, but the lack of an adjustable seat does let it down.

To Sum Up

There’s a lot I like about the NicePeople Adjustable Weight Bench. It’s sturdy for such a lightweight Bench, which is most important. You’ve got the ladder adjustment system, which is great, and the padding is excellent. Just the right thickness.

I love the height of this bench in flat, 17.3″ is perfect, it’s easy to assemble, and for beginners or anyone who’s lifting light to medium dumbbells at home, it’s a good first bench.

But there are a few things that let this bench down, the backpad only adjusts to a max of 67 degress which is to low for seated shoulder presses, which is disappointing, also there’s no adjustable seat, which for me is important even for a beginner, as you need that support when incline pressing.

Still, overall, I felt that the pros did outweigh the cons with the NicePeople Bench. and it’s certainly is one of the better low-cost benches I’ve reviewed. Most importantly, it’s sturdy and well-made.