Abstract: Disclosed is a weight lifting apparatus having a padded bench for supporting the weight lifter. This bench is designed to fold into a V-shape, having a seat portion and a back support portion, that allows the weight lifter to adjust the bench into a semi-sitting position for certain lifts. The bench is attached to a frame having slide supports at one end. The slide supports are located above the padded bench high enough to be above the body of an inclined weight lifter. An adjustable weight holder is connected to the slide supports using a pair of connecting tubes. The adjustable weight holder can be adjusted up or down to hold the weight being lifted at varying heights, and it can be adjusted through the slide supports to be positioned at various locations over the padded bench. The connecting tubes allow the weight holder to be adjusted while also providing a safety mechanism to catch the weight, should it be dropped, before the weight can contact the weight lifter.