Reviewed by: Jay. D

Expert Contributor: Maya Transoloski

I first reviewed the Yoleo Weight Bench over 4 years ago, and I remember being quite impressed with it back then. It wasn’t perfect by a long way, it was missing a few essential features, and it just wasnt that sturdy. Still, it managed to outsell most in its price bracket. People liked it. Even with its drawbacks, it was a decent bench.

Today, 4 years later, this bench has been upgraded, the company has grown, and their flagship budget bench has improved.

This upgraded version now includes an adjustable seat, which is excellent. There’s no annoying wobble, it’s sturdy, and the padding has improved.

Yoleo Got All The Essentials Right This Time

The essentials are all there with the upgraded Yoleo Weight Bench, and what’s impressed me is that the price didn’t go up, well, only by a little, but this is a different bench compared to the last version. This bench is sturdy, it’s well made, and I love the folding system.

Rather than taking a couple of minutes to fold like many of the low cost benches, the Yoleo Weight Bench takes a couple of seconds, it’s fast.

And there’s now a handy handle that makes it easy to move this bench. Once folded, just store it against the wall.

Build quality is higher too, there’s a more heavy-duty feel. Of course, it’s still a long way off gym quality, but for the price, it’s surprisingly well made.

top view of the yoleo adjustable weight bench

So far, so good with the Yoleo Adjustable Weight Bench. I’m really liking the upgraded version of the low-cost bench, so much so that it’s made me want to take a much closer look at everything this bench has to offer, including any drawbacks.

And today, we’ll take a close look at all the pros and any cons, also at the end of the review, I want to compare the Yoleo Weight Bench to another favorite of mine in this price bracket, the Fitgoods Weight Bench, as it will be interesting to see how these two match up.

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

Product Specifications

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Product dimensions –41″D x 12.6″W x 42.5″H (upright position)

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Weight – 23lb

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Padding – 1.4″ padding covered in sweat and tear-resistant vinyl

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7 position adjustable back pad ( ladder adjustment system) 

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660lb combined user and weight load capacity

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Folds for storage – Yes

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Transport wheels

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4-way adjustable seat

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Floor to top of pad height in flat – 19″

Why Do We Like The Yoleo Weight Bench?

There are a lot of reasons why users are going to like the Yoleo Weight Bench. The first thing you’ll notice once it’s unpacked is that it’s a sturdy, compact bench.

Many users have mentioned just how sturdy and well-made this bench is for the price.

Also, people are going to love how easy this bench is to store, thanks to its folding design, and how quickly it folds, as I already mentioned in the intro. It takes 2 seconds to fold, and there’s minimal assembly. It’s shipped 95% assmebeld, 10 minutes, and it’s ready to use.

ladder adjustment system of the Yoleo Weight Bench

Fast To Adjust Ladder Adjustment System

But what really stands out to me about the Yoleo Weight Bench is that Yoleo got all the essentials right. The ladder adjustment system for the backpad is my favorite feature.  It’s much faster to adjust than the pull-pin type adjustment systems you find on so many budget benches.

Also, a ladder adjustment system is sturdier and safer than pull-pin systems, especially on low-cost benches. I’ve known pins to snap under heavy weight loads, which is something you definitely don’t want.

So yes, when choosing a budget weight bench, always try to choose one with a ladder adjustment system, not just because they’re faster to adjust, but because they’re safer too.

Full FID Weight Bench For Under $100

To find a well-made full FID bench under $100 is rare. I’ve been reviewing budget benches for over a decade and still haven’t found more than a handful of sub-$100 full FID benches I’d reccomend.

There aren’t many decent ones out there, but thankfully, the Yoleo is one of them.

A full FID bench (flat, incline, decline) allows you to train and develop all areas of your chest muscles, which is impressive at this price point. You can flat press, incline press, and decline press devolping your lower middle and upper pectorals, nice.

In total, the Yoleo Adjustable Weight Bench boasts 7 adjustable backpad positions, more than enough for all your pressing needs.

However, there isn’t a full 90 degrees for seated shoulder presses, it’s more like 80 degrees. Which is something I personally prefer.

An 80-degree angle for seated shoulder presses allows you to arch your back just slightly, which creates a more stable base to press from, which means more power, with 90 degress you almost feel like you’re falling forward, which is off-putting, and why I prefer an 80-85 degrees for seated shoulder pressing.

So the lack of a full 90 degrees isn’t a negative to me and many lifters, it’s actually more of a positive, as I prefer to arch the back slightly. Still, I know some lifters like the full 90, so a few of you may be disappointed to hear this.

yoleo weight bench weight capacity

Adjustable Seat – Support When Incline Pressing

I’m always happy to see an adjustable seat on any low-cost bench, as it’s a feature I feel is essential, especially if you want to develop your upper pecs with incline pressing.

The reason an adjustable seat is so important is that it prevents your butt from slipping down the seat when you’re incline bench pressing. It will give you that stable base you need, which is vital for power and form.

The Yoleo Weight Bench includes a 4-way adjustable seat. Big thumbs up to Yoleo for including this feature.

Its Stable For a Lightweight Bench

The Yoleo Weight Bench is surprisingly stable for a lightweight bench. A lot of users have mentioned this, which is always a good thing. And it’s the Yoleo’s wide stabilizing feet, front and rear, that really help with its stability.

Also, there are adjustable levelers built into the rear feet, which is a really handy feature as you can adjust them to keep the bench stable on uneven floors.

yoleo weight bench weight capacity

Can The Yoleo Weight Bench Handle 66olb?

So many of these low-cost benches love to boast high weight capacities, some as high as 1000lb, which is crazy for a lightweight low-cost weight bench. Even high-end heavy-duty benches would struggle with such heavy-weight loads.

Still, Yoleo hasn’t been as unrealistic as some companies. The Yoleo Weight Bench boasts a 660lb weight capacity, and after all, it’s one of the more impressive low-cost benches, so I’d expect a decent weight capacity with the Yoleo Bench, but even 660lb is still too high for the Yoleo Weight Bench.

You have to remember the Yoleo weight bench is a low-cost dumbbell bench. It’s priced well under $100 and weighs just 23lb.

It doesn’t have the heavy-duty build or heavy-gauge frame or welds to cope with huge weight loads daily, so while the Yoleo Weight Bench may be able to handle its weight capacity a few times, I’d never risk taking a budget lightweight bench up to 660lb each day. It’s too risky.

A more realistic weight capacity for a well-made budget dumbbell bench like the Yoleo would be 450-500lb, and remember that’s your weight plus the weight you’re lifting combined. Still, a 450lb weight capacity is more than enough for most beginners and intermediate lifters.

If you plan on pressing heavy barbells inside a power rack/cage, this isn’t the bench for you. If you’re a serious lifter, you need to check out the heavy-duty/semi-commercial benches.

High-Density Foam Padding

The last feature I wanted to mention was the padding for the bench seat and backpad, as it’s impressive to find high-density foam padding in this price range.

The reason high-density foam is so appealing for a weight bench is that this stuff is not too hard to be off-putting or too soft to cause stability issues. It’s just right. It’s always been the gold standard for weight benches, and a nice surprise to find on a budget bench like the Yoleo Weight Bench

Is There Anything I Didn’t Like?

There really isn’t much I can fault about this bench for the price point, it’s that good. Yoleo has done really well with this version of their bench. I liked it that much that I’d put it in my top 3 dumbbell benches.

Still, if I were to be really picky, the gap between the seat and the backpad is quite large and can be a little off-putting. It’s not a deal-killer or anything; it’s a common problem affecting many low-cost adjustable benches. It’s just something worth noting.

Assembly – 10 Minutes and You’re Done!

You’ll be happy to hear that most of the Yoleo Adjustable Weight Bench comes Pre-assembled. All you’ll need to do is unbox the bench and attach the footrests. Thats it!

To store the bench is also very easy, as the Yoleo Weight Bench uses a single pin, just pull it out and fold. It takes a few seconds once folded, you can lift the bench with the provided handle and rest it against a wall.

The Yoleo weight bench is compact, it’s fairly small, so you may not need to fold it after each workout, as it will easily fit in most bedrooms or even a small office.

The Good

Users love how sturdy this bench feels for the price

Rare to find a well made full FID bench for under $100

Ladder adjustment system for the backpad – fast to adjust

Adjustable seat – essential for support when incline pressing 

Wide stabilizing feet, front and rear, and adjustable levellers keep this bench stable

Easy to use folding system

High-density foam padding – the good stuff, not too hard or too soft

The Bad

Gap between seat and backpad is quite large – could be off putting for some people

The backpad is quite short because of the compact design of this bench, which means taller users over 6’1″ might have issues 

Not suitable for heavy lifting or seasoned lifters, this is a dumbbell bench designed for beginners

                                                                                         

Alternative

front view fitgoods weight bench in a home gym unboxing

Fitgoods Weight Bench

This bench shocked me when I first reviewed it, because it’s just such a good dumbbell weight bench for the money, it’s priced at just $60 dollers, not only is it a well made bench that’s sturdy, but it’s also a full FID bench as it boasts decline for the backpad aswell 7 other backpad posions so that’s 8 in total.

And the backpad uses a desirable ladder adjustment system that’s quick and easy to adjust. There’s also a 4-way adjustable seat, so just like the Yoleo bench, you have plenty of support when incline pressing with 4 positions to choose from.

The padding is great too, with a 2″ thickness, which is industry standard and what you expect to find on a decent weight bench.

You also have movable footpads and, most importantly, the wide stabilizing feet for stability, plus the adjustable levellers to keep it stable on uneven floors.

For a $60 bench, this thing is impressive. Okay, it’s still a lightweight dumbbell bench, so it’s not designed for serious lifting, but for anyone wanting to take their dumbbell workouts to the next level, the Fitsgood bench is an excellent choice.

It’s definitely a weight bench worth considering, the Yoleo Bench is slightly higher quality but not by much, and you have to remember the Fitgoos bench carries a $60 price tag, and for that I feel it’s unbeatable in its price range.

                                                                                         

To Sum Up

I was more than impressed with the Yoleo Weight Bench. What stands out most about the Yoleo bench is that it’s well-made and, as many users have said, sturdy, which is most important.

The ladder adjustment system for the backpad is great to see as well, it’s quick to adjust and much better than pull-pin systems, with no annoying pins to mess with.

The Yoleo Adjustable Weight Bench also includes the adjustable seat, which I feel is essential, and you have high-density foam, padding. And on top of that, it’s a full FID bench, so you can even develop your lower pecs decline pressing.

This bench really has everything you want from a dumbbell bench, and at a great price. Like I mentioned before, it’s pretty rare to find a good one in this price range, but I would happily reccomend the Yoleo Weight Bench. It’s gone in my top 3 under $100.

 

Yoleo Weight Bench FAQs

1. What is the weight capacity of the Yoleo adjustable weight bench, and is it stable for heavy lifting?

Yoleo’s most popular weight bench, the Yoleo Adjustable Weight Bench, has a weight capacity of 660lb; however, this wei]ght bench is a dumbbell weight bench, it’s not a heavy-duty bench design for heavy barbell lifting. While it is a well-made bench for the price point, it is not a bench suited for people who want to lift heavy. For heavy lifting, Yoleo offers a commercial-grade weight bench you might want to check out.

2. How many adjustment positions does the bench have, and what exercises can I do with it?

Most Yoleo models offer versatile adjustments, such as 7 backrest positions, 4 seat positions, and sometimes additional leg adjustments (leading to up to 84 possible combinations in premium versions). This allows for flat, incline, and decline settings to target various muscle groups. You can perform full-body workouts including bench press, incline/decline presses, seated curls, rows, flys, sit-ups, and more.

3. Is the Yoleo adjustable weight bench foldable, and how easy is it to store?

Yes, it’s designed to be foldable for space-saving storage in home environments. It folds quickly and compactly (often in one or a few steps), making it easy to slide under a bed, into a closet, or against a wall when not in use. The lightweight yet sturdy build (typically around 20–40 lbs, depending on the model) also aids portability for small apartments or shared spaces.