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Iso-Lateral Horizontal Bench Press

Name: Plate Loaded Iso-Lateral Horizontal Bench Press
Brand: hammer strength

The Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Horizontal Bench Press delivers a natural, explosive pressing movement that elevates traditional bench training. Designed to position athletes as they would be on a standard bench press, this machine enhances pressing mechanics with a 5-degree angled seat for optimal body positioning and power transfer.

Unlike a barbell, the independent converging and diverging workarms allow for a more dynamic, sport-specific press, reinforcing balanced strength that translates to real-world performance.

Dimensions (L x W x H): 60 in x 69 in x 57 in (153 cm x 175 cm x 146 cm)

Weight: 240 lb (109 kg)

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Stability Wins the Strength Battle

A small adjustment makes a big impact. The 5-degree angled back pad provides superior stabilization, allowing athletes to generate more force and maintain control under heavy loads. With optimized body positioning, lifters can press with confidence and push their limits without unnecessary strain.

Unlock a More Explosive Press

Unlike a barbell, this press moves with your body, not against it. The Iso-Lateral arms allow for a natural converging and diverging movement, reinforcing real-world pressing power. Whether you're driving through an opponent or generating explosive strength, this movement builds game-ready power like no barbell can.

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Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H)	60 in x 69 in x 57 in (153 cm x 175 cm x 146 cm)
Weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Max Load Capacity (per arm)	5 x 45 lb plates (5 x 20 kg plates)

Starting Resistance (per arm)	18 lb (8.2 kg)
Product Code	IL-HBP
Storage Horns	4
Recommended Plate Mix	4 x 45 lb plates, 2 x 25 lb plates, 4 x 10 lb plates

FAQ

Unlike a barbell, this machine allows for independent arm movement (Iso-Lateral) and a natural converging/diverging press path, leading to more balanced strength development and a movement pattern that mimics real-world athletic performance.

The machine’s independent arms move in a natural arc, mimicking how the body wants to press rather than locking you into a fixed bar path. This leads to better muscle activation, more comfortable movement, and greater overall strength gains.

The Hammer Strength Horizontal Bench Press is ideal for athletes in contact sports (football, wrestling, combat sports), strength athletes, and anyone looking to build pressing power with better mechanics and safety.

The Iso-Lateral Horizontal Bench Press and Iso-Lateral Bench Press (upright) share a similar pressing motion, but the pivot point placement creates a key difference in the weight curve. On the Horizontal Bench Press, the pivot is positioned to provide a consistent resistance curve that mirrors a barbell press, keeping tension high throughout the full range of motion. In contrast, the Upright Bench Press has a pivot point that shifts resistance slightly toward the top end of the press, placing more emphasis on lockout strength and shoulder engagement.