How sturdy is this bench? Will it wobble a lot when I'm doing dips on the side of it?
252227
Not sure, I'm 300 lbs and work out on it daily with 70-90lb dumb bells and it is still as sturdy as the day I assembled it 5 months ago. I have not personally used it for dips but am sure I could
252228
No, it should not wobble, unless the floor is uneven. I have used it and it is just like a professional workout bench
252229
This bench is about as solid as they get. I think the manual said it can handle 480lbs; something like that. Decline angle is a little low and the stabilizers near the seat tend to get in the way. This will definitely not wobble though.
289339
Without question. I weigh that much and I have BBQs and have sit on it with various friends who weigh between 175 and 250. I've had up to three people of that size on each bench at a time. This thing is very sturdy. It doesn't rock or creak or anything remotely appearing to be weak. This thing is way strong. I would not worry.
1391114
It doesn't seem to be a problem. It's a few inches of gap. It does not affect the bench. I will say this. It is not commercial grade gym quality bench. It can get a little wobbly when using heavy weight. I bench 225. It's great for dumbbells and the preacher curl is a huge plus but again a little wobbly with heavy weight. I find this bench to be one if best out there.
1932958
I'm actually using it for lightweight, hobby-type projects. The bench itself is very sturdy but I haven't stress-tested it.
57378
I've never had a problem with it wobbling. Mine is full of and DVD/Blu-rays and standing on a hard wood floor.
1443697
I use this on a shower bench and have never felt any wobble at all while I'm sitting on the shower bench. Hope this helps you.
1405756
The bench is pretty good for the price. It's not commercial gym grade by any means. . I bench 240 and use about 60-80 pounds on preacher curl at the gym. The bench can handle heavy weight but it does get a little wobbly. It takes a little extra weight control and form which can be good for the workout I guess. . Overall for price it's good. Not a bad deal.
1998708
No not this bench. Its not sturdy. I bought this for my brothers. They are about 150lbs and it wobbles sometimes. Its more for beginners and lightweights
465191
It does wobble a bit but its sturdy enough to hold on to. I was concerned about it also after it was installed but it is still stable enough to aid with sitting and rising. Hope this helped. I am glad I made this purchase for my husband even though it moves a bit.
122485
Hi Gary, I had a spare piece of 2x4 (about 22 inches long) so decided to test this. Initially, I heard some squeaking, but I adjusted the placement of the 2x4 more towards the front of the machine and that stopped. I noticed a very slight wobble side to side but it seems stable enough. I do just walk at the moment, so I'm not sure if the wobble would become more pronounced if you jog / run/ Even with just a 2x4, the incline is noticeable when compared to yesterday's 'workout. I'm loving the incline - thanks for the idea!
2105465
Mine wobbles / shakes if I use any of the three upper positions for dips. It is sturdy if I use the top lower position. With that I can do dips with my feet back and my knees are just above ground level at the bottom - so this wouldn't work with a belt/hanging weight. But fine with a vest. I am 185 and have had up to 45 pounds in a weight vest in it.
858157
I've never had that issue either, and I do dips on it fairly often. I will say when doing dips, making sure it's on a hard surface is important to help reduce wobble.
1760338
It's pretty sturdy. I haven't had trouble with mine tipping and it's loaded to the hilt, actually too small for my needs (I have over 75 dvd/bd's on it). I Have it in a corner, tho, beside my bed, basically a 0 traffic area
1414129
Yes the bench is defenitely sturdy for step-ups, however I will never use a quality bench like this for that. I will buy a separate stepper for that.
2105464
I am 5'10, 185 and when I do dips the tower wobbles a little but not much and the dip arms feel completely secure. My tower is just set up on a rug in the basement, which could be the source of the wobbling - I have been intending to an exercise mat but have not done so yet. I suspect the tower will be sturdy enough to accommodate you and the weight, but if the weight is hanging and sways during the dip the tower might wobble a bit.
2057579
I can't physically weigh the bench, however I would say that is a fair estimate. It is a good weight so it does not tip over. Not flimsy at all. I have had mine for at least a year, and am very happy with it.
1112510
I am 6ft4in 210lbs and it supports me very well. I love it. I use it almost every other day. Definitely will take your height. The weight capacity should be good for almost any weight I would assume. It's well balanced. I do dips with added weight of 25lb usually. Hope that helps.