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★★★★★
The Negative Reviewers Are Full of It!
First off, I read through all of the reviews that are 3 stars and lower (up to the point that this review is posted) and they are all unfair, likely written by people that do not read through item descriptions thoroughly before buying/read the user manual before using.
Those that are complaining that the bench is not big enough for them to do their specific exercise(s), the DIMENSIONS are in the description! That's YOUR fault for not reading and determining that this product will not work for your needs.
And to those complaining that it is not quick/easy to adjust, the manual tells you to loosen the locking knobs (takes me about 2-3 full twists) and then PULL the end of the knob with one hand and adjust the bench with the other. That's how the quick-lock works. It is even etched into each of the knobs. Then the knob "automatically" finds the next hole as you move the bench cushion, and then you twist it tight to secure. It is not even slightly difficult. If you're having problems with this, you should probably start with some hand grip exercises before you start lifting weights on this thing.
Now, for the product itself. This bench met all of my expectations. It's heavy, sturdy, versatile, made of durable metal, took about 5 minutes to setup initially out of the box, and easy to adjust and collapse for storing. The gray stitching around the sides LOOKS like it is made of flimsy material and that it will rip easily, but I did a pull test all the way around, and unless you're trying to intentionally destroy this thing it's going to last a good while.
I only have 2 complaints. One, mine came with slight damage (scratch in the metal with rust, see pics) that doesn't affect the functionality at all. Second, when fully collapsed, the bench doesn't sit upright and has to be leaned against a wall like the lady does in the video, or you extend the leg pads so that it rests on them and balances on itself (see pic for a better description). Both of these are certainly not deal breakers.
All in all, I am happy with my purchase. The price is very fair for the quality! These negative reviewers are likely looking for a handout or unnecessary apology from a company doing great things out here.
August 2021 · Sports and Outdoors · verified purchase