can you use dumbells lying on bench (incline decline flat) without barbell arms/frame getting in way?
1177337
Yes you can, I do it all the time, you have to move a little bit down but you still have plenty of room.
1177338
Not really, you'd have to get a separate stand alone. Also, the pull-down bar is in an awkward place regardless of the configuration you choose.
1177339
yes the is no obstruction that could limit your full range of motion. This product is well worth the money. the only problem wit it was a pain in the butt setting it up.
1177340
i dont have a problem doing my flys incline and flat. have not done flys decline so i would about that. hope that helps.
1177341
I don't think so. You would actually need to take that actual piece off. Does not take more than about a minute. Highly recommend this bench however. Best investment I have made thus far in getting into shape and benching more weight. You also can't beat the price!
8134
No. Bench can be layed flat, or put in decline position. I believe Amazon has a video with the pictures showing how it works. I hope this helps.
1465699
Yes, there's a theaded hole for the clamp to be applied there. Looks like you'd just have to remove the weight from that side of the bench press bar, to avoid the weights knocking together
1285855
Never tried. You'd have to do them from the back and lift it over the lip keeping the bar in place. You might not be able to stand directly under the bar because of the crossbar at the bottom of the bench. I think it would work
1285856
No, for a few reasons. Although the bar sits at 46 1/2" H, which is debatably low, you cannot turn the uprights around. Therefore you would have to lift the bar over the back of the uprights. To do squats, you would either have to back up to the bench or approach it face first. If you back up to it, the cross bar which holds the uprights will hit the back of your ankles, and the inclined bench will jab your back. If you go face first, the inclined bench would jab your chest as you try to get underneath the bar. I personally would not attempt to so squats with this bench. Thanks.
1673746
The vertices bars on the back are plate holders. No the rack does not assist with dead lifts. The rack can be used for bench presses if you use a utility bench.
1582783
Yup I use it for bench all the time with my Olympic set. I take the safety bars off though because it's too high. There is still a "safety bar" when you bench it's just that the frame itself fulfills the role. I have long arms I'm 6'4 and it's been adequate.
2251915
I agree with the one post. I don't think it would work because the bar is curved upward.m I think it would slide to the side all the time. When using workout equipment you want to make sure it is 100% safe. I can't say this would be 100% safe with the bar curving upwards.
501511
If I'm understanding what renegade push ups are, then yes. You could use them for those. The edges of the Dumbbells are a mild hexagon shape so they'd be flat enough on the edges to do those.
1957209
Not at all. When you set up the sled you put it so the back of the sled where you put your shoulder is right at the back edge of the shooting bench. Your elbows are just forward of the that on each side and the weights are way out in front of that.
2013939
Yes to both. The incline will have more angles available, with only one decline setting. The adjustable bar that controls the angle of the back cushion will not sit in the slot as it's made to do, but there will still be support on either side. I'll add a couple of pictures for you under the product images.
99793
Yes but it's too awkward to use for that, in my opinion. We bought the Valor Fitness DF-1 for sit ups and decline bench pressing.
234957
Yes. It has one more setting that goes beyond flat to the decline position. I use it with a half rack and it works well. The angle is a bit steep for sit ups, depending on your ability.
305598
Not really. You aren't technically supposed to put your body weight on the actual bar, and even if you do, chin ups are going to be awkward because you're facing the wrong way. Taking the board off would be a hassle and kind of defeats the purpose of the item.
1157970
No, and this is a significantly negative factor if you are accustomed to padded arms. Plus, they slope away from you at an uncomfortable arc, so it can be a problem.
128643
You can. Nice thing about this rack is that you can move them as close or as far apart as you want. I have a 7ft bar and a pull up bar directly above it. I can easily do pull ups without the rack getting in my way, if I was to move the racks 1 foot closer together I would still have enough room. It's a nice set up for the money. The plate storage is pretty nice as well. I have bumper plates from Rouge and they store pretty nicely.
831229
Before using these, and I still do, I use vinyl-covered hex-ended dumbells to do pushups with mostly in fitness classes and at the gym. Personally it is more comfortable to be able to put your hands at an angle that you like or want to work with. I have sort of bad wrists, and doing pushups with my hands flat on the ground is not comfortable for more than a few pushups. I can do far more with my hands wrapped around a handle like these or on dumbells.