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★★★★☆
Amazing for the price
I was really impressed with this bench. I picked this because it was the cheapest bench that could support this amount of weight. While fit and finish leave a bit to be desired, the sturdiness is there. I am 170 lbs and use two 90 lbs dumbbells for incline. The bench feels solid and doesn't wobble; so long as you position it on a flat, smooth surface. The one aspect I don't like, and eventually took off, was the front lower bar. While it has use for decline press, they're just not padded enough that I don't end up with bruises on my shins. Another area I don't like is where the cushion cover is stapled on. I have caught a few small cuts and nicks from grabbing the staples when trying to move the bench. Not awful, but mostly surprising. Overall, I would definitely buy this bench again. It's not a majestic unicorn that is perfect in every way, but it does bench things and it does them very well. You won't be disappointed with the sturdiness or solid feel this bench has. I recommend a rubber mat for underneath of this. On smooth surfaces it may slide a bit which can be unsettling if you're holding weight above you.
February 2017 · Sports and Outdoors · verified purchase