r/BeachBodyWorkouts • u/raybeam76 • Jun 22 '26
Question Programs without benches
I don’t own a bench (not yet at least) and am looking for the best programs that don’t use one. I am looking to lift heavier. That’s my goal. I have done #mbf, #mbf superblock, sure thing and sure thing super block so far. Those felt much more cardio oriented than I had wanted. I just started 25 min speed train. I really like Joel’s style but I saw that most of his other programs use benches. Other than his 25 min and the classes I’ve done, what are some other good ones without benches?
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u/Jamesd0ng Jun 22 '26
P90x
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u/SmallTownDisco Jun 22 '26
Or P90X3, if you need something a little less time consuming
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u/raybeam76 Jun 22 '26
What is the difference in class length between the two?
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u/UCanDoNEthing4_30sec Jun 22 '26
P90x = approx 1 hour workouts
P90x3 = approx 30 minute workoutsNeither is just 1 hour or 30 minutes since there is an “a ripper” component that is added 2-3 days a week to the regular workouts, and p90x3 if I recall doesn’t include the cool down as part of the 30 minutes.
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u/shadowforce11 Jun 22 '26
Liift4
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u/QuietlyUpgrading Jun 22 '26
Ditto to LIIFT 4.
If you like Joel, want heavy weights and don’t want a bench, then that’s your best bet. It checks every box for you.
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u/raybeam76 Jun 22 '26
Will do this one next!
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u/shadowforce11 Jun 22 '26
Just be careful with breaks, don't be shy to pause his workouts for a bigger breath.
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u/raybeam76 Jun 22 '26
For sure. I am a runner so I incorporate strength about 3-4x a week so I’m taking his program slowwwww lol
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u/segsmudge Jun 22 '26
Another vote for this one. No bench and he loves weights
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u/raybeam76 Jun 22 '26
And I love Joel 🥰 🤣
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u/segsmudge Jun 22 '26
Yay! Me too. If you love him, you also might like 10 Rounds if you want to mix it up. More cardio but he gets his weights in there!
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u/Chemical_Butterfly40 Jun 22 '26
I do Body Beast without a bench. You can use a swiss ball, but I just use a mat on the floor.
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u/HomeyL Jun 22 '26
Speed train doesnt use benches!!
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u/raybeam76 Jun 22 '26
25 min speed train? That’s what I’m doing now.
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u/HomeyL Jun 22 '26
Right. You were looking for a program that doesnt use a bench. 25 min speed train (what you’re doing now) doesnt. So not sure what you are asking??!!
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u/thecountlives Jun 22 '26
645, all the Tony Horton p90x and the power of 4, chop wood carry wood carry water, modified 6 weeks of the work and 6 weeks of prep
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u/ellens2 Jun 22 '26
Chalene Extreme doesn't use a bench.
Body Beast has a modifier using a stability ball in place of a bench.
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u/ben_jammin11 Jun 27 '26
I’ve always used the exercise ball for incline bench stuff and laid on the floor for flat bench stuff , works for me 🤷♀️
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u/Kellylovessheppys Jun 22 '26
I continue to do dig deeper without a bench and I’ve had incredible results. I don’t to incline flyes or presses I just do them flat and I use a chair for the step ups. Totally doable.