When doing hammy and quad does this bench rock or sway? Debating about this or the FID46. Want sturdy not cheap. Main use will be for legs.
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Thank you for your inquiry on the GDIB46L. I have used this bench for legs and as long as the user movement is controlled the bench will not sway. If you are looking for this to be primarily for the legs, I would recommend the FID46. The reason for this is the GDIB46L bench back does not go completely vertical so there isn't great back support for the leg extensions. The FID46 bench back does go vertical so when doing leg extensions the back can be supported. For the leg curls the motion and the feel will be the same since they are both designed as a supine leg curl. Let me know if you have any additional questions.KurtHealthStyles Thank you for your inquiry on the GDIB46L. I have used this bench for legs and as long as the user movement is controlled the bench will not sway. If you are looking for this to be primarily for the legs, I would recommend the FID46. The reason for this is the GDIB46L bench back does not go completely vertical so there isn't great back support for the leg extensions. The FID46 bench back does go vertical so when doing leg extensions the back can be supported. For the leg curls the motion and the feel will be the same since they are both designed as a supine leg curl. Let me know if you have... » Read More Thank you for your inquiry on the GDIB46L. I have used this bench for legs and as long as the user movement is controlled the bench will not sway. If you are looking for this to be primarily for the legs, I would recommend the FID46. The reason for this is the GDIB46L bench back does not go completely vertical so there isn't great back support for the leg extensions. The FID46 bench back does go vertical so when doing leg extensions the back can be supported. For the leg curls the motion and the feel will be the same since they are both designed as a supine leg curl. Let me know if you have any additional questions.KurtHealthStyles « Show Less
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I use it only for quadriceps since I am petite and the bar for hammy is too long for me. It is stable enough for me however I have not used it with more than 60Lb. The maximum training load is 130Lb.
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I use it for both, really nice bench for the $ I'm 285 lbs and it doesn't even creak when I use it
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It is a pretty good bench and I am very happy with it. However, the base of it is not very wide, so it may be a bit unstable for dragon fly.
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It's very sturdy, but free standing so its built for balanced exercise. Your center of gravity needs to be controlled which is the purpose. I do leg work mostly but even do pull ups directly under the bar. Its very versatile, and adjustable for even more uses. Can't go wrong if u know the basics.
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It is pretty sturdy for us. It has a 3000 lb capacity. We use it to do dips, so I don't know about swinging on it.
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I can't stand up and pedal on mine; it didn't feel sturdy when I tried. However, one style of riding I've used is similar to running while seated. I can pump my arms and legs in a running style, all the while seated. I've ridden over 400 miles now and love the convenience to exercise in my home.
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The Weider 200 Power Tower is not a very sturdy exercise machine especially when you are doing the dip excercises. It shakes when your doing the dips but not enough to make you fall. Otherwise it is a good exercise machine. :)
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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!
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It's stable enough for strict pull-ups - a little shaky on kipping pull-ups. I've tried toes-to-bar a few times. Again, if you have a lot of kip/backswing in your t2b, then it'll feel a little shaky.
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I agree guys, poor judegment as usual by Amazon to post product details that do not match what you receive in the mail. I do have some good news for you guys tho...like (S. R. Lane) said the Body Solid website has the true product details. Get this, as I was watching the (YouTube video) they posted on their site of some guy using the bench, I finally figured out a way to make this thing DECLINE...and pretty safely at that. I figured this out by looking at the video alone. Believe it or not, my bench hasn't arrived yet in the mail but I can't wait to use it because it sounds really sturdy and fairly priced. While watching the video...pause it at 0:05 sec and it should come to you....if not The ANSWER to how to make your bench DECLINE is: lift it about 6"-12" off the ground, and put a strong square object beneath the leg extension so it sits flat and secure and voila!!! Sometimes we have to modify things a bit guys sorry...the best I could think of short of drilling more holes and makin a real freakin project out of this thing haha NOT! ENJOY!
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If you are short, yes. It is very short and wobbles because of the weak connections to the base. This bench is not good for what it was made for. If there is anything a workout bench should be it's sturdy.
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I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really... » Read More I weighed 168 when I started and I didn't have any problems with it wobbling. However... It is very compact and I'm sure will feel more wobbly than a large gym quality machine. My husband is over 200 pound and he has tested it...but not really used it. He says it is worthless for him because it is not difficult and you cant get a wide range of motion. For me it works and I've lost 30 pounds watching calories and using this for 20 minutes to an hour several times a week. It feels like running in place but easier on my joints. The handle bar helps you get your balance...but is not really sturdy. The base does not wobble though. « Show Less
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It is a very nice bench, very well built. Heavy , not really. I went and set on mine and pressed down on the arm as I was getting up and it seems pretty sturdy. The finish is great and seems to be holding up. Hope this helps.
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I agree with M. Wallace. The bench is very strong and I've had three adults sit on it too with no discernible problems at all. Love this set!
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I'm not exactly sure about that. However, just from my experience - I am about 220 pounds and it hasn't broken on me yet, but it does seem to complain a bit when I'm shifting around. It's a nice bench, but if I could afford a nicer bench, I think I would go for a bit better one. However, this one fills the bill for now. Hope this helps some.
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I agree with the other response. You cannot really do squats with this bench. It is not set up for that. It's pretty much for bench presses only. I am not a personal trainer, only an at-home basement workout guy, but for me the quality of this bench has been fine. I only press about 110-120 lbs or so and for that, this quality seems ok. If your son is going for the gold, he needs to look around more, otherwise this one should be fine (albeit without the ability to do squats).
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The squad rack is VERY sturdy. I'm actually 6 FT. as well. Bout 225lbs. The spotters are very well made and you have about 3 or 4 different levels you can put the spotters on. They are also great for using when you want to do any type of shrugs, deadlifts, biceps curl using the barbell, etc. It's actually real nice for that stuff. I have squatted well over 350lbs using the squat rack but I re-racked it. I have yet to "need" the spotters. But I'm certain if they were needed they would NOT fail. The system is very sturdy and nicely made. I workout on it almost everyday!! I've had it for maybe close to a year now. Can't remember exactly when I bought it but it is real nice. You won't be disappointed. Any other questions feel free to ask. And good luck with your purchase!!