Share on Facebook A piece of gym equipment with a horizontal or mostly horizontal top surface designed to be sat upon or lain upon while performing an exercise. Benches may be flat, inclined (angled so that an exerciser lying on the bench would have his head higher than his hips), or declined (angled so that an exerciser lying on the bench would have his head lower than his hips). Benches may have uprights attached on the sides for supporting a barbell or to assist in the performance of other exercises.
