Whats a good bench to go with this for incline/decline press?
902094
Honestly I didn't like the commercial bench I found on Amazon. I went to eBay and found a used flat/incline bench by cybex. Pretty stout bench. Then I found a nice used decline bench by precor on a fitness website that sells equipment from gyms that discard old equipment. Also in nice condition. Both worth great for what I need. This squat rack is ok and works. But if I had to do it all over again I would look for a small used one from a gym that is selling off its professional equipment. My two cents
902095
Here is the best one I have found, it's been a perfect fit, I use it all the time:Bowflex 5.1 Adjustable Weight BenchLOVE the Duffman reference by the way...
902096
any bench that fits you,preferrably without leg extension because they ate too tall. you need to be able to plant feet flat on floor. best to try them out at s/g stores first
902097
As Kevin Bice said, any bench that fits you pretty much works. I personally have the Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable Bench Series 3.1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BH7CB2/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&ps;c=1), which is very nice. However, for incline/decline the seat remains in the flat position. I have had no problem so far doing incline with the seat in the flat position, but decline by be a little trickier depending on your height.
1558049
The bench goes from incline to flat. (Incline is pictured, flat is like lying in a bed). The bench changes from flat into incline increments to the 90 degree 'L'. It does NOT decline. A decline bench is a different bench that (usually) starts flat then inverts to a -45degree angle.
1256151
It is possible but you would be sitting on the floor doing inclines! Personally I would look for a bench that one could raise...say three quarters of the bench and still have it all above the floor.
878313
Yes the bench declines. You could remove the leg part and still use the preacher curl.
270364
I personally use the large handles to slowly pull myself up to level, then you sit up from there. I would recommend finding a similar unit to try out before you buy to make sure it's right for you.
2052468
I use it for both, really nice bench for the $ I'm 285 lbs and it doesn't even creak when I use it
851096
Yes you can, all you need is a bench that will incline. I use mine for this all the time.
2147440
I do, though I don't know that it's really made for that. It's high enough off the ground so that it wouldn't be good if you were fairly short or if you had bad knees. For me, the bench works okay for step-ups. I don't share the other reviewer's concern about stability; though the bench is tall, it's not too narrow (at least for me).
234959
No it can't do decline bench or sit ups. It also won't go up any more than the photo which is strange as they just needed to add one more hole.
194841
I'd go for a better bench. This is good. But it kinda is just for someone under that. And for someone under 5'8".
315394
I bought this bench and I was able to put it together within 30 minutes of taking it out of the box having prior experience with putting together some pretty intricate fitness equipment. I remember reading the reviews on it and found that most people were very surprised at the size of the bench. I must warn you for as good as it is (being very much commercial grade) it is big and you need room for it. I also must warn you that it is higher then almost all other home gym equipment benches. Those two things said I recommend this piece of equipment because it is solid, life time warranty, it is commercial grade, and it can handle a lot of weight and works incredible for anybody trying to get some serious workouts in at home. To answer your question directly my butt never slide of this bench but when I bench heavy I need to had boxes under my feet to allow for 90 degrees at the knee joint for support. This may not be the case for everyone, but I believe this to be the case for the majority who will use this bench. It is worth the money and is just awesome of a bench for home; highly recommended.
1998710
That depends what you define as "tall" and what you intend to use it for. I am pretty short (5'5") and I would say the bench is pretty small and not really well built. I got this as a beginner bench. If I were to do it again I would invest in something sturdier. I suggest you go to a sporting good store or fitness center and look at benches, bring a tape measure and write down what you want. Then go on amazon and buy something with your specs in mind. This is a good bench for someone who is not heavy and not tall.
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As someone who has been training for nearly 35 yrs ., I have use d all levels of fitness equipment. Commercial and home gym. I bought thi bench for my personal home gym when I decided to stop going to a local gym. It is simple , but well made. I have found the unit to perform well for me and my son. I hope this helps.
2234858
Well I am 34lbs and I use 50lb Dumbbells it's pretty strong. I also bought the power block incline Bench. I'm doing the Body Beast program I travel so I bring this so I have something to use away from home.but I think you should consider buying the incline bench from power block it's got a 500lb rating not sure about my littleone.
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The measurements on my bench differ slightly from the manufacturer's specs: http://www.ironmaster.com/super-bench.html#.Uu-_irSE7kc My bench is closer to 21" high rather than the stated 20". This makes it an issue for anyone less than six feet tall. You need something to support your feet to perform any flat bench exercises. I can understand that the designers chose these dimensions to accommodate the curved arm that allows incline adjustments. The large footprint also allows for the various attachments. Fortunately most of my exercises involve incline work where my feet are comfortably on the ground. My bench is 43.5" long, 10.25" wide and 2.5" thick.
1558053
Yes, it'll decline where the bar is. The bench isn't very sturdy if you're a big person. The rack was fine. I had no issues loading up my weights.
2052470
This bench is versatile and study enough to be used with a barbell, but it does not have barbell supports. It has multiple positions capability starting from decline all the up to a vertical position for shoulder (deltoid) work. Hope this helps.