Well-constructed and great value
This is a very nice bench by any standards and as other reviews mention it was very easy to put together. The instructions are well-written the diagrams clear and the whole thing is well-engineered and heavy duty construction. The manual says it can hold a 300lb. person plus 300lbs. or weight and I don't doubt that at all. It is also very easy to adjust and doesn't have a lot of little parts. It took me about 50 minutes to assemble it and I went very slowly.
It is true that there are only four positions you can use on this bench but for most people that is plenty. Also it is a perfect product to use with a dumbbell workout. If you go this route I recommend either Pair of Personal PowerBlock Adjustable Dumbbells - 5-45 Pounds in 5 Pound Increments or PowerBlock SportBlock Dumbbell Set. These adjustable dumbbells are rugged less expensive than other brands and the safest that I know of.
Some other details about the bench... the material is a medium thick vinyl and mine came with a 1 inch tear. I did not consult customer support yet but I will update this review to reflect my experience of them when I do. I think a better material and padding would improve the product overall but at this price point I think it's plenty rugged.
If you get this bench you can eventually get a power rack that can be used with your bench and as a squat/deadlift rack. One that I like is Phys-x Half Rack 10418 but you there are others depending upon your needs.
If you are new (or old) to this type of training I recommend Build Muscle Lose Fat Look Great: Everything You Need to Know to Transform Your Body and Starting Strength. These are probably the ONLY two books most people will ever need on strength training building mass etc. They are BOTH dense with great information systematically laid out. I have other suggestions on my listmania lists check my profile if you are interested. I also reviewed most of the adjustable dumbells on available on here.More detail ...
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