Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This review is for the "Rep Adjustable Bench - 1000 lb Capacity". I purchased this bench 1 year ago (Oct '15) and wanted to offer a brief summary of my experience with it. The bench made a great first impression when it arrived. What I remember most was thinking how heavy and SOLID it was. The welds were clean and the black powder coat was smooth and even. I was optimistic as I assembled it because I had been looking for a comfortable, STURDY incline bench for years that wasn't too terribly expensive. The pads were thick, firm and perfect for benching IMHO. The assembly went well and probably took me about 30 minutes. I could have gone a bit faster but I wasn't in a rush and was focused on tightening all the bolts evenly and in order. It helped to watch the Rep Fitness assembly YouTube video, I recommend watching it or even better, use it as a reference as you step through the assembly as I did. Big kudos to Rep Fitness for going the extra mile to provide an assembly video, it was a big convenience for sure. ONE YEAR after purchase: I'm 45 years old, 6'1" 215lb and am using up to 325lb bench presses. Not once have I had a second thought about the bench itself during or after a lift which to me is saying a lot. The bench is still in perfect shape. The cushions AND stitching still looks new. The white insignia (branding) is starting to rub off the upper cushion but this is purely a cosmetic issue but I mention it anyway for full disclosure. I've used and owned many benches over the last 20 years and this is easily the best one I've used in the home gym price range. I've nothing but positive feelings toward this bench and purchase so much so that I bought a second Rep Fitness bench yesterday as a gift for my brother. Yes, I’m now a repeat customer. As you can see from my review history here on Amazon, I rarely leave feedback unless the product has exceeded my expectations. Writing reviews take time and patience for me so I highly recommend considering this bench if you're in the market for one. This bench is for real. It's built for serious home gym folks and the fact that it's made in the USA makes it that much better. Good luck!