It says the weight capacity is up to 250lbs. I weigh 195. Does this mean I can only use weights amounting up to 55lbs?
314843
No, it's your weight. You can use it and lift as much free weights as you can hold.
314844
This meant as a general Comment for all the Answers: Thank you everyone for all your answers. At topping 300lbs, I suspect I wouldn't be able to even sit on this without being worried about crushing it, heh. I usually don't pay a lot of attention to weight limits on things that seem like they should be ultra sturdy (I have no problems climbing a ladder with a 200lb rating, for instance, I just don't jump up and down on it and I balance my weight). But it sounds like this would be an injury waiting to happen. Thank you all for taking your time to answer this!
314845
It actually says in the paperwork its for up to 250lbs + 100lbs in free weights.
314846
Well i do dumbell presses at 60lbs/side....but doesnt feel safe, so i just do it on my flat bench...i dont really recommend, goin over250lbs, theres only 3 nuts n bolts keeping the bench from breaking.
314847
Hello:Yes, that's my take on the description for the bench as well. I'm thinking this is a safety measure for the bench. While I RRALLY like my bench, the construction IS tubular metal, so I'm not sure it would be wise for you to use this particular bench. Thank you for the opportunity to answer your question. I hope whichever bench you purchase, will be a GREAT one for you!!! To your health!!! ���
314848
I bought this bench without noticing the weight capacity. I weigh about 180. I used 80lbs dumbells while benching and it held up but when I switched up and used 60lbs dumbbell to do incline the bench snapped :(. I should have paid attention to the weight limit (my own stupidity). Only used the bench 1 time. I am 6 feet tall and it was a little small in size but usable. Be careful if you are using weights over 50lbs in each hand or buy another bench (like a couple of other users have recommended).
314849
the bench is well made but I think its a bit small. I never noticed that 250lb limit. If I had I think I would have bought something else. I am 175 and rising so I will most likely have that same issue. Buy something else, something you know won't let you down.
847006
I am 238lb and it works well for me. I don't see any reason why it would not work for 250lb. Good luck!
1570673
It's meant to handle up to 250 pounds (depending on the version). A small paper included in the packaging warns that it is not meant to bare your full weight. In other words, it is meant to handle 250 pounds, but don't lean on it when you lose your balance or NEED help standing.
1767942
It has a capacity of 250 lbs, but I'm sure it will take more, as I'm 265. I love it!
907952
I'm not exactly sure about its may weight capacity, but I put 225 to 365 on the regular for a variety of exercises and it doesn't phase it. I've had it for about six months now and use it at lease 4 times a week for various exercises.
235315
250 pounds is usually the limit for canes, so it's borderline whether it will support your weight.
1728307
I wasn't able to find a stated maximum weight anywhere. As I said in my review, I know that it holds 250 lbs without trouble.
1260495
I don't know, you would have to ask the manufacturer. I started using it when I was 215lbs, now I'm at 180lbs. No problems.
689302
I have no idea what it specifies but I weigh 270 and when I tried it before my mother used it my weight did not seem to stress it at all. Whether it would stand up to continual use at my weight is speculation.
588956
Mine has a 600lb capacity no matter how you divide it. If you're 200 lbs you can lift 400 lbs and if you're 400lbs you can lift 200lbs on the bench.
693593
I have seen them handle 225 but you would need to be careful not to sit in the bottom of it at that weight. I sit in the bottom no problem at 180.
279695
I don't recall seeing anything about weight limitations. I weigh 180 lbs and found no problem with it.
2063888
Maximum weight capacity is about 250 pounds. Thanks for your interest - BestDealsInc
884074
I thin that it said 250 lbs, but I'm not sure. I weigh 175 and it worked just fine.
1222963
Please note that for legal reasons most exercise bikes put 250 lbs as the user max weight. This by no means is the limit. It is a recommended number that covers people from lawsuits. Hope that helps.
2020869
I weigh 170 ib and it can barely spring back when I tried using it! I'm looking to sell mine after a single use.
156795
On page 2 of my manual under General Precautions, #8 says Maximum weight capacity 250 pounds.