Weight Bench (5 Positions plus Flat/Incline/Bench) 2026

Weight Bench (5 Positions plus Flat/Incline/Bench), if you want to have a new weight bench, but don't want to spend a lot of money, then you might consider making it yourself.

I decided to make a multi-position flat/incline bench using a 4x4 post as a base.

This bench doubles as a patio seat, so I don't have to hide/put it away after every workout.

Please note that the dimensions of this bench will not be suitable for everyone; It will depend on the height of the person using the weight bench. The bench is approximately 3.75 feet long, which is an average size.

Plan and measurements:

NOTE: This construction is not designed for heavy lifting.

Materials you need:

• 12 Pieces of 4' 3/4' Plywood or Solid Wood
• 3 foot 1x2 lumber
• 8-foot 2×2 lumber
• 8ft 4×4 Wood Posts
• 1 8″ Screw and Nut (#10)
• 2 3″ Screw and Nut (#8)
• 4 Screw and nut (#10)
• 4 12″ bolts/screw
• 8 Nylon Washers (#10)
• 14 Flat Washers (#10)
• 4-3 inch long screws
• 4 foot rubber band
• Some nails and wood glue.
• Wood finish and protective polyurethane sealer (optional)

Tools you need:

• Circular saw
• Miter saw (optional)
• Electric drill with drill bits, Forstner bits and similar (used to counter sink screws)
• Wood chisel
• Socket wrench/pliers
• Hammer
• Sandpaper

#1:

• Cut all wood pieces to proper lengths (see detailed weight bench plan/illustration).

#2: 

• If you noticed from the plan/illustration of the bench, a simple groove joint was used to join the base and wooden legs of the bench.
• Use your circular saw and make several passes to remove the unnecessary part, finish with a wood chisel (as shown below).

#3:

• Use a generous amount of wood glue for all joints; then fix it with a lag screw.
• Thread the head of the lag screw so it is flush. See image below.

#4:

• Next, drill a hole in one end of the (2) 2x2 lumber (the hole should be large enough to accommodate the #10 bolt), this will be used for the adjustable back support.
• Then drill a straight hole through the support side of the table (please refer to the bench plan/illustration).
• Use 8″ (#10) screw and nut to attach the adjustable backrest bracket to the top of the bench.
• Place a nylon washer between the flat metal washers to minimize friction during operation.

#5:

• Do the same with the swing arm.

#6:

• The 12″ bolt (#10) is secured to the end of the swing arm using 4 bolt nuts.
• Again, refer to the bench plan/illustration where to cut the notches in the table support; This is where the swing arm bracket will rest during use.
• If you prefer, you can remove some notches, thus limiting the adjustment angle.

#7:

• Due to the proximity of the second notch to the first notch, I use a small metal L-bracket to give it more strength.
• The second image shows what it should look like after the adjustable backrest bracket and swing arm are screwed into place.
• Note that everything should be flush with the work table support when in neutral/flat position.

#8:

• Next, attach the bench seat and backrest with nails and wood glue.
• Give it a good sanding to remove any rough edges.

#9:

• Use rubber feet to prevent the bench from sliding during use.

#10:

After some finishing touches (wood finish and 2 coats of polyurethane finish), this is what it looks like. Greetings!

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