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24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
 Good Bench - I recommend Jun 19, 2010
By ChillyLos
I have had it for about a week and I use for my home dumbbell workouts.
Pros:
Solid construction
Max wt of about 1000lb
8 different back positions
Comes assembled and can use straight out the box
Has wheels and folds for easy storage
Cons:
Depending on your height, the small space between seat and back cushions can create a void of support on the low back during flat bench exercises. This issue will occur with any flat/incline/decline bench. This is easily fixed by scooting higher on the back cushion or placing a small towel in the space during flat bench exercises.
FYI - for individuals looking for a lower priced bench, the Powerline PFID125x is a good alternative. Powerline is a Body Solid subsidiary. The main differences are the PFID125 has less cushioning and the max weight is about 500lb. So if don't plan to do a lot of heavy lifting, you may want to consider it.
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 A great value in a bench Sep 03, 2010
By N. Henderson
The price might seem a bit high for people accustomed to bottom-of-the-barrel equipment, but trust me, this is a very inexpensive bench for the quality of construction. They used just the right amount of steel; it's rock solid without being too heavy to easily move around. It won't fit under the common steel bed frames, but the folding design does make it small enough to stick in a closet or such without too much trouble.
The foot hold-down pegs aren't padded (which could be uncomfortable for those who want to do weighted sit-ups with it), and it's not particularly well set up for decline bench work (for that, you probably want a bench with foam rolls that go under the back of the knees as well.) Still, for most people who lift with dumbbells and/or a power cage, I would definitely recommend this bench. The design is excellent and the build quality is good, with plenty of steel (nothing wobbly here!) and a nice hard baked-on paint.
It sounds almost laughably simple, but a very helpful piece of info when shopping for weight lifting equipment is literally what the item weighs. Scrimping on steel is one of the surest signs of an inferior product. If you find yourself shopping for a bench or power rack or the like, check the shipping weights.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Convenient, sturdy, great quality bench Jul 15, 2009
By R. Martin
I have been very impressed with this bench. It is very strong and sturdy. It easily folds up and can slide under my bed when not in use. The materials are very solid and of good quality. It easily unfolds and I can quickly and easily change the various back positions. Lifetime warranty is nice to have. I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'3" and the bench is comfortable for each of us. Very happy with purchase.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Less Than Perfect Nov 05, 2010
By James RP
I was able to view this bench at a San Diego brick and mortar store. The floor model had one flaw. The latch bolt that secures the backrest when folded did not function properly because the bolt did not align with the hole in the frame as intended. I presumed that this was a one-time event with that particular bench and ordered it anyway. When my bench arrived, it has exactly the same flaw. Otherwise, I really like this bench. It is of heavy-duty construction and suits my needs very well. Since the folding feature was an important reason for my choice of this bench, I will modify the bench so that it locks as it should. Better attention to this construction detail would have made for a perfect product.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Extremely well built! Jun 21, 2011
By mplsboywonder
It is absolutely amazing the gains you get when working out at home. About a month ago I wanted to be able to lift at home. The problem is I live in 1,000 SF condo downtown, and don't have a lot of space. I wanted 3 things out of a bench.
1) I didn't want a low quality bench, that squeaked, or swayed while in movement.
2) I wanted one that had a small footprint, even when fully erect.
3) To be able to fold down so when I entertained I could move it out of the way.
Well this bench goes the extra mile on all 3 catagories. It is EXTREMELY well built. Thick metal, that can withstand an enormous amount of weight. Solid welding. The pin handles are nice and large, and they don't fully pull out so you never have to worry about losing a pin. 2 nice large rollerblading wheels to help roll it where it needs to be, so it won't scuff up any floor. It doesn't look huge, even when I have it up my girlfriend hasn't said a word about it. For a bench it is pretty nice looking.
I am 6'1 210lbs, and my girlfriend is 5'4" 110, and we both have yet to say anything negative about the bench. The lowest setting also does a slight decline as well for those looking for that. The padding on the bench is quite thick, and for some reason the cat sleeps on it non stop:)
When folded down I would approximate the height to be around 5 inches. which goes right under my bed, or in the front closet no problem. If you are looking for a bench I have to give this my full recommendation. The bench came fully assembled, and the shipping was very quick. A Comparable bench that I was looking at was the "Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench" The reason I went with this one was - 1) The rollerblade wheels on the are fantastic, and this one folds down. I also thought the SelectTech was a bit of an eye sore. If you have any more questions, send me an email.
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