Weight training is great exercise and a terrific complement to aerobic exercise like bicycling and soccer. Memberships in commercial gyms have been getting more expensive, so more people have become interested in setting up weights at home. A weight bench is an essential part of any home gym. A bench can be a very basic bench that is non-adjustable, i.e., it cannot be inclined, and does not have an attachment for leg weights. If you get a bench, it is best to get one with an adjustable inclination angle. You can use this for bench presses and incline bench presses with weight bars or dumbbells. Sets of free weights to accompany a bench can be purchased at local sporting goods stores in your area.